Short Stories

2057. Humanity has raised exploiting the solar system to an art form. Bella Lind and the crew of her nuclear-powered ship, the Rockhopper, push ice. They mine comets. And they're good at it. The Rockhopper is nearing the end of its current mission cycle, and everyone is desperate for some much-needed R & R, when startling news arrives from Saturn: Janus, one of Saturn's ice moons, has inexplicably left its natural orbit and is now heading out of the solar system at high speed.

Rediscover the Power of Storytelling with 51 Captivating Stories! In a world filled with distractions, there's something truly magical about a good story—especially one that resonates with the wisdom and experiences of our golden years. Short Stories for Seniors is a delightful collection crafted to rekindle memories, stimulate the mind, and bring joy to every reader. Whether you're looking to spark meaningful conversations, relieve stress, or simply enjoy a cozy afternoon, these heartwarming stories offer the perfect escape. Each tale is a journey, filled with characters and experiences ...

The war continues…Two days after the events of Extinction Aftermath, European Unified Command calls on Team Ghost for a top secret mission. The residents of a small Inuit fishing village in Greenland have gone missing and reports of Variants unaffected by Kryptonite have surfaced. Fatigued, injured, and unaware of the events back in the United States, Master Sergeant Joe Fitzpatrick leads Team Ghost into the remote and alien winter landscape to determine the fate of the missing villagers.

FROM DREAM TO MANUSCRIPT: YOUR GUARANTEED PATH TO WRITING SUCCESS Have you always wanted to write a book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've tried multiple times only to abandon your project halfway through? "How to Write a Story" is more than just a manual—it's your detailed roadmap to turning your dream into reality. FINALLY, A METHOD THAT ACTUALLY WORKS This isn't another theoretical book about writing. It's a proven, practical system that guides you step-by-step, from your first idea to a complete manuscript ready for publication. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THESE PAGES: ...

Best moral stories in English! A complete book with interesting stories for kids This book will help you instill in your kid the virtues and moral values that you truly believe in; all while keeping him entertained with intriguing short stories for kids. In case your champ is accustomed to bedtime stories, You can sit close to him and narrate the educational stories that this book contains. This character-building book for kids magnifies the important lessons that shape your kid’s life in later stages. Based on the widely followed concept, “Five-minute stories for children”, These ...

Needle in a Timestack is Robert Silverberg at his very best - intelligent, inventive, and visionary. This collection showcases his talent for thought-provoking science fiction, ranging in themes from time travel to space travel, the media to mortality. In the titular story - under development as a feature film by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley - a jealous ex-husband warps time in a vindictive attempt to destroy his former wife's new marriage. Thirty-one identical sons have a shocking surprise for their mother in "There Was an Old Woman".

Andrea is 42 years old, dumped by her older husband for a younger woman! Andrea was supposed to be the trophy wife! Now what? Will she ever find love again, or does she even want to?

Much of Richard Matheson's work has found its way into pop culture: The title story became a memorable episode of television's The Twilight Zone, and more recently, Will Smith starred in the blockbuster movie I Am Legend. Stephen King has declared Matheson to be one of his favorite writers. Find out why as you listen to the classic horror story of a man who peers out of his airplane window to see a gremlin destroying the wing.

Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.

The Grey Wolves series continues as the pack recovers from betrayal by one of their own—an Alpha hell-bent on becoming the most powerful Canis lupis on earth. And though the wolf's assassination attempt on Vasile, the leader of the Romanian greys, failed, he's left destruction, death, and a missing mate behind him. The rogue Alpha fled, but he's left a surprise for the Romanian pack—a witch intent on destroying the grey wolves. The Romanian pack will have to use all its resources to destroy the witch, lift the curse, and solve a mystery that's surrounded the wolves for 300 years.

Before he was the Nowhere Man, Evan Smoak was a highly trained government operative known to a few as Orphan X. But he now lives by hiding in plain sight, keeping his head down and his eyes clear. So when a local summer intern for a tabloid news site finds herself trailing an aggressive reporter into a crime zone, things go terribly awry. The only person who can help her is a man with the background and the skills of the Nowhere Man.

For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons - for battle, for infinite wealth, for the excitement of exploring the unknown, and for escape from the mundane. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea - even those who have never been to sea remain fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of salty adventure. Now in a brand–new series collection, The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told brings together such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen Crane, Herman Melville, and dozens more.

It's Christmas Day 1066 and a team from St Mary's is going to witness the coronation of William the Conqueror. Or so they think... However, History seems to have different plans for them and when Max finds herself delivering a child in a peasant's hut, she can't help wondering what History is up to.

Owls Hoot in the Daytime & Other Omens is the 5th and final volume of Night Shade Books' five volume "Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman." This volume contains all of the John the Balladeer stories (sometimes better known as Silver John), Manly's most famous character.

This collection of nine short stories by Flannery O'Connor was published posthumously in 1965. The flawed characters of each story are fully revealed in apocalyptic moments of conflict and violence that are presented with comic detachment.

More than any writer before or since, Louis L'Amour brought the American West to life. His action-packed stories deal with eternal themes: honor, deceit, passion, betrayal, loyalty, courage, love. His settings are historically accurate, his prose riveting, and his characters colorful: good guys, bad guys, toughs, roughs, sidekicks, and saints.

A rugged mountain man who thinks he can boss me around? Not on my watch… Marco thinks he can waltz into my coffee shop and change everything. His broad chest and intense eyes are distracting, but I won’t let him ruin what I’ve built. He’s stubborn and infuriating, but I can’t deny the chemistry between us. I’m determined to keep him at arm’s length. But what if I don’t want to fight him forever? Can I resist falling for the man I’m supposed to hate? Author's Note: My Bossy Mountain Man Enemy is a short instalove story that can be read in about an hour.

Neil Horowitz is a real stud. He’s the star of his college football team and the guy that everyone looks up to. When one of the team's top players gets injured before the big game, the coach asks Neil to train the only replacement they could find: the aloof and devil-may-care AJ Doyle. Personalities clash, and when two hunky college guys spend all day on the field together, things are bound to heat up in the locker room – in more ways than one. What kind of hot testosterone fueled action will become these two bros' dirty locker room secret? Satisfy your gay best bro fantasy and get this...

How do tons of people already learn several languages and have fun doing so? While you're probably hustling your way through boring dictionaries or old-school language learning books (and still no hablas español?), there are tons of people who already speak several languages and have fun while learning them.

The last in the Afrolit Now series, The Sins of The Fathers by Zukiswa Wanner is narrated by a man dealing with immense grief. When he’s unable to heal from the trauma of loss, Akani begins to question his and his father’s role as a parent and, in doing so, awakens to the patterns between them. In trying to avoid being like his father as a husband and as a parent, did he inadvertently become exactly the man he wished not to be? And what secrets lie untold? As he grieves, he wonders whether he was ill-advised to keep secrets that may unwittingly hurt his family.