Short For Teens

Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction.

In the kingdom of Adania, everyone knows what Princess Alyrra did to earn the court's contempt, her mother's disdain, and her brother's hatred. She betrayed her own. Yet, the truth hides another story - one of honor and honesty, of a princess gambling her own life for another's. It's a tale of courage, consequences, and a choice that can never be undone.

Jem Carstairs and Tessa Gray are finally united after waiting over a century to be together, but they become aware a dark threat is looming over a child of the Shadow Market: a lost Herondale, from a line of Herondales who have used the Market to hide from their fellow Nephilim. Now is the time for the lost Herondale to be discovered. Jem and Tessa have to find him before his enemies can.

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: BLACK AS NIGHT: THE SEQUEL: Norman's two sons disappeared on Halloween; the same night, a masked rider carries a screaming woman in a burlap sack from the abandoned house next door. DISTURBING ELEMENTS: A chemistry prof has a phobia of seeking vengeance on any student who reminds him of the jocks who bullied him in college. CHARLEY REVISITED: Mandy's new book about an invisible playmate jeopardizes her marriage and her life. THE NECKLACE: Hazel inherits her grandma's ...

So being undead isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Between dodging suspicious guidance counselors, mastering the art of “fake normal,” and surviving slow-burn feelings for the girl who knows all my spooky secrets, this zombie life is complicated. Gramps is gone, the pills aren’t working like they used to, and the “others” aren’t staying quiet. With homecoming—and disaster—around the corner, it’s time to dust off my skeleton and face what it really means to be half-dead and all heart. For readers who crave: snarky teen zombies, secret identities, slow-burning romance, and ...

A handsome and brave though dull-witted barbarian, Yor the Mighty enjoys the solitary life of a wandering adventurer, his only focus to fight and feast while seeking the company of lots of plump womens . . . until one fateful day he chances upon a dangerous quest that earns him two unlikely companions as they cross paths with an evil fiend awaiting them in the local dungeon. 16,000 word short story novella fantasy / comedy / adventure anti-woke content tropes abound

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: THE LUMBERJACK: Teenagers on Halloween out to do mischief, slash the tires and kill the wrong man’s dog. THE FROZEN ABYSS: A team of explorers ventures deep into a remote and uncharted region of Antarctica, following strange satellite signals indicating something massive buried beneath the ice. PRANKS: Four friends tinkering with a Ouija board on Halloween night compete for who can pull off the creepiest prank by midnight to win a mysterious "grand prize. THE ...

Buenos Espíritus es una colección de once cuentos, interconectados con la diáspora dominicana, de la autora debut Camille Gomera-Tavarez. Es un libro centrado en una familia, los Belén, a través de múltiples generaciones. Está ambientado en la pequeña ciudad ficticia de Hidalpa, y también en Santo Domingo, Paterson, San Juan y Washington Heights. Está narrado en un estilo absolutamente real y claramente mágico. Estos cuentos exploran el machismo, la salud mental, la familia y la identidad.

In this book, the impact of wildfire, a wayward priest, or a mysterious disappearance ricochet across communities, threading through stories. Here, ordinary actions such as ice skating or going to church reveal hidden truths. One choice threatens a lifelong friendship. Siblings save each other. Rescue and second chances are possible, and so is revenge. On the surface, it seems that nothing ever happens in these towns. But Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock shows that underneath that surface, teenagers' lives blaze with fury, with secrets, and with love so strong it burns a path to the future.

On the way home from a gym, Mary starts noticing a large man stalking her. Whenever she tells people about it, they mysteriously forget about it the next day. When her friend tries to help her catch this stalker, he gets kidnapped instead and a few minutes later, everyone forgets about him except her and two others. Mary and her friends found themselves involved in big political games and now they should take some responsibility and make things go right. This is book 4 of the "Surviving Destiny"

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. If you are fans of Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, Night Gallery, Outer Limits, One Step Beyond, and horror stories with a plot and a twist ending, look no further. Billy Wells Horror is your ticket to a journey into the macabre if you dare. The average Amazon review rating on all Billy Wells Horror collections is 4.3!! The terrors include: THE REFRIGERATOR: A man finds a message for help in a used refrigerator that was once owned by vampires in the house where his father died ten ...

It was a birthday celebration that was turning tragic! Benny and Emma were laughing and having the time of their lives as Grandpa Ben continued to pull them around the kitchen in Benny's new birthday wagon. In the middle of their fun, there was a knock at the front door. After Billy opened the door, there was a loud commotion when both Jed and Oggie pushed Billy out of their way and entered the Woodman's home. Joy couldn't believe her eyes to see her worst nightmare coming true...the appearance of her birth father, and Oggie, her most feared kidnapper. Another commotion occurred at the ...

Hildie and Ben Woodman were not able to have children; however, they found an abandoned little girl on their way into town five years ago who has brought so much happiness into their lives. Prior to this happening, Hester Newson enjoyed gossiping about Hildie's inability to have children and seemed to draw quite the crowd when sharing her bits of gossip. Ironically, the Woodman's little angel, Joy, is also the same age as Hester's daughter, Darla. The community soon discovers what an amazing voice Joy has, and she is chosen over Darla to do the solos in the school programs and church ...

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

Book 15 now begins the era of Joy's children and the exciting adventures they are experiencing as they grow up! Benny, who is now 15 years old, was daydreaming in school imagining what it would be like to escort MaryEllen Roberts to the upcoming Valentine's Day dance which will be held the second Saturday in February. She had to be the most beautiful girl he had ever laid eyes on with her long silky medium blonde hair that draped down to the middle of her back, to her gorgeous sapphire blue eyes. He finally gets up the courage to ask her to the dance and is interrupted by his annoying 11-...

Four inspirational clean and wholesome romance short stories. The Mysterious Homeless Man In all weather, a homeless man is overlooked—until a college girl offers respectful help. Eager to show his gratitude, he reveals a surprising secret to her. Who is he, and what will he share? Chasing Shadows of the Heart A photographer meets a woman with eyes full of untold tales. As he delves into her intricate soul, their love grows amidst looming dangers. How will he draw her from darkness into her rightful light? The Mystery Postcards A mailman falls hard for a novelist through a stack postcard,...

EmpowerHer Wealth & Wise Finance 101 Tips to Mastering Investment Strategies for Women & TeensBy Dasneves Depina Grow your money, confidently build wealth, and become financially secure… embrace the freedom that comes with financial success. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about managing your money? Are you wondering if you’re making the right financial decisions? Do you wish you had the know-how to make smart financial decisions to help you attain independence and security? Imagine having the confidence to make financial choices that align with your goals and ...

Zach and his man of the house James don’t have the most typical relationship – in fact, it’s far from normal. Zach loves letting the man who raised him give it to him hard and rough, and James loves sharing his boy with all his hunky friends! Now James’ boss is coming over for dinner, and he’s offered him a promotion on one condition: He wants to get pounded by Zach! Will the submissive Zach be able to dominate this hulking brute and get his man of the house a big raise? This smoking hot gay menage romance story will satisfy all your taboo household cravings! 18+ ONLY!For the full...

Growing up homeschooled in Berkeley, California, Beatrice Quinn is a statistical genius who has dreamed her whole life of discovering new mathematical challenges at a school like Oxford University. She always thought the hardest part would be getting in, not convincing her parents to let her go. But while math has always made sense to Beatrice, making friends is a problem she hasn’t been able to solve. The compromise? The Connecticut Shakespearean Summer Academy.

Lara Grierson was the girl nobody ever noticed in school. Could one play and one guy change everything? Who is this Lara Grierson? She got cast as an alternate for the school play, but nobody even knows who she is. The crew hates her already. The lead actress is definitely not happy about her. Don’t worry. She’ll probably quit next week. Also, the lead actor is a jerk – but who cares? He’s so hot. He probably thinks pretending to like her is hilarious. It is pretend, isn't it? From the author of "The Perfect Deal", here is a stand-alone YA sweet & wholesome romance for those who ...