Short Days

Sometimes I like the feeling of being in danger. Although Blue Falls is my vacation and my escape from reality, I’m drawn to the dangers that lurk there. It is a SMALL TOWN with a LARGE werewolf population. I know I should be cautious visiting certain parts of town…but my curiosity has led me to Artur. A werewolf protecting the trail. A single alpha wolf with a heart of gold. We hit it off almost immediately. There’s something about him, and he sees something in me. Just as well it’s close to Valentine’s Day. Perhaps we can be each other’s dates, and see where the day takes us. ...

Fourteen outstanding authors. Fourteen worlds that never were. Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Japan had been on the side of the U.S. in World War II? What if things had been just a little different in the Falklands? What if Russia had started World War Three?

Gone are the days of predatory lending practices and exorbitant interest rates. With post-office-administered payday loans, borrowers can access fair and transparent lending options, prioritizing their financial well-being. No longer will individuals be trapped in cycles of debt, forced to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Instead, they find a pathway to stability and prosperity right in their own communities, fostering a sense of connection and local empowerment. Pay Day Loan issued by the Post Office is a must-read for anyone passionate about economic justice, ...

Actress and geek goddess Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural) narrates R.A. Salvatore's first published short story. Bruenor, who had seemingly met his demise at the end of Streams of Silver, appears here as a young, beardless dwarf on a quest for revenge.

A romantic getaway. A missing boy. A desperate search. A new Samantha Moon short story from bestselling Kindle author, J.R. Rain! Private investigator Samantha Moon has her hands full with a busy caseload, but her werewolf boyfriend, Kingsley, convinces her to take off with him for a kid-free, work-free Valentine’s weekend. As they head to a cabin in Big Bear, California, they see a small boy bolt into the forest and disappear. Does he live nearby? Wait—did he even have any shoes on? Worried sick, Sam immediately calls the local sheriff...only to discover the boy has been reported ...

Texas Cuisine 101: Short Ribs, Brisket, Chilis, and More Get your copy of the best and most unique Texas recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Texas. Southern Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Texas recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Rich Tapestry of Texas Cuisine Texas Cuisine ...

Two bloody brilliant short stories from number-one best-selling crime writer Stuart MacBride, featuring DS Logan McRae and his boss, DI Steel. 'Stramash': something fishy is happening on the isle of Jura. DS Logan McRae gets a phone call from DI Steel ordering him to come to the island at once. One freezing night's sleep in a hatchback and two storm-battered ferries later, Logan arrives - but there's no sign of Steel. She's lumped him in the middle of a policing nightmare, with bodies and bullets and tiny, wee boats.

Most people have endless negative chatter in their minds. And this is what blocks them from manifesting their true desires. What good is it if you spend an hour a day, say scripting, affirming, visualizing (or any LOA method), if the vast majority of the time you’re awake every day you’ve got negative self-talk going on inside you? You don’t manifest what you want. You manifest who you are and what you hold within you.

One runaway bride + One swoon-worthy Duke= One sizzling love story! Ella "You look like trouble, Your Grace." "I am. The most delicious kind of trouble." I find the man of my dreams while running away from my arranged marriage. He's everything I ever wanted so I make him an offer he can't refuse. My wedding night, no feelings, no lies . He's the perfect man until love and My Evil Stepmother get in the way! ChristianI ache for her With every breath In every dream In every touch In every kiss I love her With all my soul In every silence In every storm In every way This Valentine's Day it's ...

The secret to earning a six-figure income without having to work your butt off When you think about living your dream life, what comes to mind? Does it include spending most of your waking hours in front of a computer, answering emails from your demanding boss and only living it up on weekends? Or does it consist of owning your own time, pursuing things you’re passionate about, and still earning more than enough to indulge in your favorite activities? Unless you’re certifiably insane, you definitely answered the latter. Who wouldn’t want to get away from the drudgery of employee life ...

Doug and Judy have both had a secret power all their life. Judy can see every possible future, branching out from each moment like infinite trees. Doug can also see the future, but for him, it's a single, locked-in, inexorable sequence of foreordained events. They can't both be right, but over and over again, they are. Obviously these are the last two people in the world who should date. So, naturally, they do.

He's my hottest crush, my undying obsession... And my secret admirer? JADE: Three years ago, I confessed my secret feelings for him, but he looked at me like I was crazy. Michael Morse is the only man I've ever been serious about, but he's also my father's best and oldest friend. But when I come home after being fired on the day before Valentine's Day, I find a mysterious jewelry box. I barely catch my breath before I realize he's here, at the same time. Is it possible? Is it finally happening? MICHAEL I've done everything I can to stay away from her. She's the one woman I can't have, and ...

Three Holidays. Three Horror Stories. Three Times the Scares! This volume contains: Book #1: The Terrible Thanksgiving An invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a nice gesture from a co-worker. What's the worst that can happen? Book #2: The Vengeful Valentine He said she was too needy, too clingy and controlling. He said she was crazy. Then he left her. On Valentine’s Day! He broke her heart, and he needs to be punished for it. She might not be crazy, but she’s willing to do some pretty horrible things to get her revenge. Book #3: The Raging Rabbit There's a stranger in a rabbit ...

A collection of short stories about finding...and renewing...love on Valentine's Day.

Short stories by Kalin Ringkvist that are (mostly) not science fiction, each with an introduction by the author. In the Name of Justice - A 14 year old who tries methamphetamine for the first time and witnesses a suicide for which he is soon blamed. Canned Air - A rebellious and foul-mouthed fourth grader and his inhalant addicted mother try to decide if they want to ditch his grandfather's funeral for some mother-son bonding. Foreman at a Racism Factory - It's not easy developing the implants that will orchestrate the next race war. Both Sides of the Story - Two children watch their ...

The end is only the beginning! These ten standalone short stories pick up after the happily-ever-afters in some of our most popular lesbian romances and mysteries. From bridal yoga in Australia and animal chaos in Scotland to cupcakes and confessions in New York, experience excitement, love, and laughter—from months to years after our couples first fell in love.

A man looking for romance on the adult affair website Ashley Madison thinks a woman fleeing a sexless marriage may be creating what she’s attempting to escape from, as she works to transform him.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine's Day.

None of these stories has any meaning beyond what the reader might impart to them. They are merely scaffolds on which the reader will create their own imaginative worlds. Stories unlock a door into the world of the imagination and usher the reader down its paths. As we tread the paths of our imagination guided by the words flowing across a page, we may relate the images conjured up by the text to our own lives, adding perspective and possibly enriching our experiences. Such is the power of fiction. It is largely why I wrote these stories.There are tales about war and how it affected both ...

Sæmundur the Mad, addict and sorcerer, has been expelled from the magical university, Svartiskóli, and can no longer study galdur, an esoteric source of magic. Obsessed with proving his peers wrong, he will stop at nothing to gain absolute power and knowledge, especially of that which is long forbidden....