Short Stories

When Jessica Davis is offered the opportunity to be transferred to her employer’s newest location, she decides to make the move. Sure Hawaii sounds like the perfect relocation, but for Jessica it was her family’s rejection of her lesbian lifestyle that sent her packing. Starting her new life alone is more than daunting for Jessica. As soon as she walks in to the new hotel and sees Leilani however, she knows she is where she should be. Leilani, the gorgeous caramel skinned receptionist is quick to make friends with Jessica and within a day they are planning a beach trip. When Leilani and...

Three chances to fall in love with Elizabeth and Darcy all over again… Step into the world of Jane Austen's beloved classic with this collection of three original Pride and Prejudice variations. Follow Elizabeth Bennet—Jane Austen's most cherished heroine—as she navigates new challenges, opportunities, and romantic entanglements in these faithful yet fresh reimagining of Regency England. Each story maintains the wit, social commentary, and romantic tension of Austen's masterpiece while exploring new paths and possibilities for our dear Lizzy. Whether she's challenging social norms, ...

A supernatural mystery with humor and romantic spice. If you're looking for a paranormal twist that will have you laughing out loud, then prepare yourself for Werewolves, Vampires and Demons, Oh My. This collection includes all three books in the series: Indecent Werewolf Exposure, Mr. Peabody's House, and A Demon Stole My Kitty.

Delve deep into the creative mind for new legends and visionary underworlds. Enjoy five short stories of madness and terror from bestselling Amazon.com author Stephen R. King. Do you awaken after bad dreams and feel the fear still lingering in the room? Become aware in these vivid fantasies as you remember those strong feelings again.

Con man Nick Fox is after Garson Klepper’s golden Peruvian relics. For Fox, convincing Klepper to hire him as security for the relocation of the relics to the Getty museum in L.A. was easy. Problem is, Fox wasn’t planning on Klepper also enlisting the help of the FBI. Fox also wasn’t planning on being paired up with rookie special agent Kate O’Hare. She’s smart, she’s tenacious, and when she’s conned, she holds a grudge. Life for Fox and O’Hare will never be the same again.

Four women, and a freshman year beyond his wildest fantasies. My life flipped upside down the day an older woman decided to take interest in me. At nineteen, I thought I had a normal, boring college life. Then she walked into my life with her knowing smiles and promises of pleasure I’d never imagined. Before I knew it, my mundane freshman year transformed into an education no university could provide. I had no idea how much my life was about to change. Volume 1 includes books 1-5. His First Taste His First Seduction His First Lesson His First Challenge His First Encounter

It's been one year since a virus triggered junk DNA and people all over the world started changing, becoming something else, craving blood. It's been 10 months since the word vampire stopped being something from old monster stories and Hollywood movies. It's been six months since our world and theirs erupted into war, two since an uneasy peace was signed, and one hour since that peace was shattered. The war is here again - the vampire war.

Don’t get me wrong. I love the manicured lawns and symmetrically planted flower beds in our beautiful neighborhood. There’s something undeniably picturesque about the row of houses, their paint colors all meticulously approved by a committee of self-appointed taste experts who seem to be more worried about the shade of beige than actual world problems. However, all this beautifully decorated façade comes at a great price—putting up with the HOA board members. Now, if you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon that is an HOA (Homeowners Association), allow me to enlighten you. You either ...

Joy Williams has been celebrated as a master of the short story for four decades, her renown passing from one generation to the next even in the shifting landscape of contemporary writing. And at long last the incredible scope of her singular achievement is put on display: 33 stories drawn from three much-lauded collections and another 13 appearing here for the first time in book form.

Tales from the Library of a Twisted Mind is a collection of dark short stories, having a common theme of being a bit warped. Perhaps not the best bedtime reading. Tales to thrill, shock and tantalise. With fore and after words on each story by the author.

Martin Lorensen is a twenty-three-year-old counselor for disturbed teenagers. He’s bright, compassionate, attractive, and outgoing. He’s also—and this is the most interesting thing—not dead. Martin has improbably survived not one but two deadly disasters that claimed dozens of lives. The kid is riding one hell of a lucky streak. Two federal agents think there is something darker at play. Now that they’ve arranged to interview Martin, they want answers. Martin is ready to share everything he knows. One thing is for certain: when it comes to escaping death, luck doesn’t figure into it at all.

Based off today’s hottest, ratchetest, dopest hashtags, bringing you laughter, crazy, and whole lot of story. In the vein of the Wayans Brothers, Chris Rock, and shows like In Living Color, Authoress Sh’aniQu’a takes a new look at Urban Literature. Bandettra was born and raised in Cockygate, stripping to make ends meet and take care of her mother and kids. No father in the picture, baby daddy drama galore, and a need for a boss to sweep her off her feet, she decided to take a thug up on his offer to prove to him she was the one meant to be his main chick. De’von, a Boss, just ...

In late summer of 1994, Jack Noble, a former All-American quarterback, is in the middle of the toughest event he's ever taken part in. Marine Corps Recruit Training. After eight weeks he's managed to make enemies of every drill instructor and every recruit in his platoon. Then on one particularly humid South Carolina day, an odd sequence of events changes everything.

Joachim Neugroschel’s brilliant new translation lets you enjoy the work of Nobel-Laureate Thomas Mann as never before. By using creative, contemporary language, Neugroschel reinterprets Mann for modern English-speaking audiences. The author’s superb literary craftsmanship, his psychological insight, and the deeply erotic content of his work shine forth in this definitive English-language version of some of his most celebrated short works. This collection features the world masterpiece

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"How to Write a Short Paranormal Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Ghostly, Spooky Narratives" will help you unleash your imagination in the realm of the unexplained. This comprehensive guide gives both aspiring and experienced writers the tools they need to create captivating short Paranormal stories. Learn about the nuances of the genre, the secrets of suspenseful storytelling, and how to create unforgettable characters. We've got you covered from initial inspiration, world-building, and plotting to revision, feedback, and the path to publication. This book provides step-by-step ...

This collection includes The Alien's Mail Order Bride, When She's Married, Pretty Human, and When She's Bold.

A steamy novella that’s all about the baby making. ALICIA Taking my little brother to daddy’s work was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I never knew it would change my entire life. When his boss offers me a job and declares he wants to get me pregnant, I should run. But I don’t… CONRAD The moment I saw her with a child, I knew I needed her to have mine. She might be seventeen years my junior and the daughter of my employee, but I’ll stop at nothing to breed her. I’ll do whatever it takes to have a family with Alicia. With no protection between them are their hearts open to more ...

Stranded on the distant planet Tschai, young Adam Reith is the sole survivor of a space mission who discovers the world is inhabited - not only by warring alien cultures but by human slaves as well, taken early in Earth's history. Reith must find a way off the planet to warn Earth of Tschai's deadly existence.

Here are all four novellas in Darcy Rose’s thrilling paranormal romance series: Eden, Mate, Bond, and Home.

Sometimes, the wrong brother leads you to the right one. OLIVIA I said, "I love you,” and I thought I meant it. I was one day from walking down the aisle with him. Now I’m being torn apart because of it. My fiancé’s betrayal shattered my world and my trust. Nate is his older brother, my unexpected savior. He pieced me back together when I was broken. Now I'm caught between my past and my future, between loyalty and desire. Can one forbidden night make all the difference in the world? NATE I'm in love with a woman. She was meant to be my sister-in-law. Now she might be my everything. ...