Short Stories

Harlan Ellison’s work shaped the science-fiction, fantasy, and horror genres in the twentieth century, and this collection of his best-known and most-acclaimed stories is a perfect treasury for old Ellison fans as well as listeners discovering this zany, polyphonic writer for the first time.

Halloween is all about tricks, treats... and maybe a little love? When a group of lifelong friends decide to have a bit of Halloween fun with some pranks, candy corn, and circus peanuts - things certainly get interesting. As innocent tricks transform into flirty mischief and playful pranks result in stolen kisses, the memories come alive. Get ready for a Halloween filled with love, candy-coated humor, sweet surprises, and lots of heart. * * * Each chapter is a stand-alone glimpse at a few of your favorite Healing Hearts characters in a sweet, secondary epilogue that you didn’t know you ...

The second Plunge story ... all about the first time When Kathy took The Plunge! ... Hal was a minor figure in the tale Now it is his turn to be the centre of the action. The things we do for love!

Three unexpected paths to love, three chances at understanding, three ways to discover that first impressions aren't always right... Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy find their way to each other through surprising circumstances in this collection of three Pride and Prejudice variations. Each story offers a fresh perspective on Jane Austen's beloved characters while weaving new tales of misunderstanding, growth, and romance. Mr. Darcy's Dilemma When Elizabeth becomes a companion to Anne de Bourgh, she discovers there's more to the proud Mr. Darcy than she initially believed. But will ...

Loyal as a wolf - and just as strong and untamed - three solitary heroes are about to meet their perfect partners, in this thrilling collection from a trio of New York Times best-selling authors: Colorado Cowboy by Diana Palmer; The Wolf on Her Doorstep by Kate Pearce; and Rescue: Cowboy Style by Rebecca Zanetti.

When Nisha’s husband shares his “hall pass” fantasy, she can’t stop thinking about what that means for their relationship. But when Julian skips their couple’s yoga class and she’s paired with a random new guy named Caleb, she can’t stop thinking about the stranger’s body. In fact, she comes back for more, impossibly drawn to him as he helps her work through the poses and stretch deeper than ever before. Nisha is consumed by guilt when she discovers that Julian hasn’t used his hall pass. But then she discovers something strange — Caleb and Julian used to be best friends....

J Jackson Bentley and others have contributed their American homeland short stories for this anthology. There are thrillers, murder mysteries and feel good dramas. Beautifully written and descriptive they are each a mini novel in the vein of the traditional and much loved short story writers of yesteryear. JJB kicks off the book with a tribute to the Great American Short Story, reminding us all of the great stories we now take for granted and which have spawned films and TV series that we know and love. The essay also pays homage to graphic novels and comics. There are fifteen stories ...

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.

Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants, consequences be damned. I've had a crush on Brock Jenkins for as long as I could remember, but it was never appropriate. He was my dad's best friend.. After landing a job as his personal assistant after not seeing him for a few years, the feelings immediately returned, and I wanted him. I wanted him bad. I finally get my wish and then our perfect bubble seems like it's going to burst much too soon thanks to unexpected news: I'm having his baby. He promises me it will be okay. But can our relationship survive when my dad finds out about ...

Best-selling, award-winning author Laurie R. King’s tales featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell are among the most popular mysteries being published. Here, King explores the great detective’s initial meeting with Russell. Holmes is in a decidedly dark temper as he searches the countryside for wild bees, until he meets the headstrong young woman who will become his apprentice and eventual bride.

The Balance of Wonder and Terror Learn the truth of the secret war in space with both the Soviets and dark technomancers bent on world domination in Gods in Darkness. Thrill to incredible truths buried in the sands of ages or in our own Area 51 in The Dig. Ride along with some crazed truckers dealing with Lovecraftian horrors in At the Highways of Madness. Know the stark terror of reading a forbidden book of the damned when the stars are not right. Love knows no bounds through time and space--especially for one of Lovecraft's Elder Things in The Queen in Shadow. And finally, go beyond the ...

Hitches, Hideouts & Homicide: Mae West finds herself in a dangerous situation when she finds a treasure map that leads to more than just treasure...a dead body! Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis: This year the treasure hunters have descended upon Normal and staying in Happy Trails Campground. Once again, Mae and the Laundry Club ladies, along with Mary Elizabeth, find themselves doing things they never thought they'd never do. Go on a treasure hunt! Valleys, Vehicles & Victims: When a wedding party shows up at Happy Trails Campground, Mae West is thrilled.

A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes the stand.... A woman's sixth sense - and a loaded revolver - signal premonitions of doom.... A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion and is greeted with a dire warning.... Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted - by the victim - in a bizarre locked-room murder.

From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these eleven tales of baffling crime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.

A man discovers a pendant on the beach. He starts looking for its owner... These short stories are perfect for beginners: you'll be able to enjoy a whole story in French, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension whilst learning the correct pronunciation. The stories are narrated by the author with special emphasis on early text comprehension practice and pronunciation.

Abby’s best friend had set her up on a date at a new restaurant in the city she has never been to before. She got lost and was late. When she finally arrived, her blind date was gone. Instead of leaving, she starts chatting up the server Katie and invites her to have dinner with her after her shift was over. The two women have a good time together talking and they exchanged numbers to meet again later in the week. Throughout the weeks after their first meeting, Abby’s feelings for her new friend start to change into something more than just friendly. Abby also finds out that her new ...

The Complete Collection 13 Book in one boxed set! It has been rewritten by bestseller and Kindle All-Star author Kat Carson! This inspirational historical Wild West Romance series is about strong women on their quest to turn around their downtrodden situation, their triumphs of discovering real men and true love in the mid-and late 19th-century. Bonanza Brides Find Prairie Love Series Book 1 Secret’s Book 2 Bobbed Book 3 Broken Love Book 4 The School Master Book 5 Vagabond Heart Book 6 Mary’s English Gentleman Book 7 The Lost Bride Book 8 Belle’s Train Book 9 Fallacies of Love Book 10...

Grab the first three books in the bestselling, scorching-hot Real Men Shift series in one boxed set! Real Men Howl: Mason Blackwood's inner wolf will go crazy without her. Lucy thinks he's already crazy. Werewolves aren't real. Right? Real Men Snarl: Ally doesn't want to have anything to do with werewolves. Kade Blackwood is a werewolf who wants to do everything to Ally. Real Men Growl: Gavin Blackwood expected gratitude, but what he got was a gorgeous she-wolf who defied him at every turn.

Sherlock Holmes is dead--or so most of the world thinks. His fatal plunge over the Reichenbach Falls as he struggled with his archenemy, Moriarty, has been widely reported. But Holmes has escaped and is alive. In his immediate circle, only Holmes's brother, the lethargic genius Mycroft, knows of his survival. Even Dr. Watson thinks that the great detective is dead. Among his enemies, Sebastian Moran, Moriarty's chief henchman, knows of Holmes's probable escape and waits for their inevitable meeting.

Glowing with narrator Virginia Leishman’s finely tuned phrasing, The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye is the perfect introduction to A.S. Byatt, an author who continues to receive international awards and acclaim. Her wondrous fairy tales are iridescent stories full of spells, marvelous creatures, and beautiful princesses.

The Detective Nessa Ainsley Novella Series If you love emotional thrillers with a twist, you'll love the Detective Nessa Ainsley Novella Series, Get complete series of all 4 novellas in one chilling collection! Steal Her Breath, Book One When the body of a young coed is discovered near the local college campus on Nessa Ainsley's first day as a Major Crimes detective, she quickly finds herself on the trail of a vicious predator. Take Her Life, Book Two When hikers find the body of a young woman in the Twisted Pine Forest outside Rosewood, Georgia, Detective Nessa Ainsley soon discovers a ...