Short Storytelling

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

Joe DeRozier sits at a big table in his bakery. The sheeter's over there. There are racks with trays of donuts. A police officer stops in. His kids come by. Someone up front wants a particular pastry--does he have it? His mother-in-law visits there. She's beautiful. Joe thinks a lot and writes it down. Those thoughts draw portraits of his mother-in-law, the police officer, and the town he loves. He says he just makes donuts, but he does more. Much more. Welcome to DeRozier's. Enjoy the visit.

Demonstrating once again why he is one of Canada's most loved jokesters, Black masterfully captures the laughter that often bursts out of the seams of everyday life. From an unexpected drag race to a Google search for a picture of the illusive "Arthur the Meek", you just never know when a regular day is going to turn into comedic genius. Black provides uproarious insight into uses a matador might have for a teacup, mango, or simply some paper towel....

Welcome back, dear reader, to this second set of collected stories of mystery, intrigue, adventure and romance. Here, we present a tale of espionage and safe houses, a story of a hotel murder, two airport mysteries, two winter-season stories a wood-plank piano ... Abducted by aliens ... clam diggers ... the pet sitter ... strange visitors ...So settle in ... Sip a hot cocoa. Let the stories transport you and the images dazzle your senses. Get ready to journey along with Molly and Paige, Angus, Rick, Dominic, Lily and Rosie, Adrian and Vivian, Michael And Bob, Amelia and Daniel, and a giant ...

From award winning author, Robert E. Kearns (Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity, Crabb, Carnivore, Freedom is For the Few, Ossuary, Embers and A Donnybrook Affair, comes an unforgettable collection of Humorous Poems, Entertaining Short Stories and Hilarious Sketches. In this wonderful edition, Kearns makes fun of both the clichéd and the mundane of everyday life through the medium of poems he refers to as gibberish. Then, using his sketches to great effect, he again delves into the regular occurrences of humanity with writing that will elicit more than the single laugh. To finish, Kearns ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

A heartwarming story about misunderstandings, second chances, and the magic of Christmas love.Lainey's childhood foe is back in town... Lainey Moore loves Christmas in her charming waterfront town of Merryton on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After getting dumped by her fiance last year, she's especially looking forward to volunteering at the town's annual "Christmas on the Bay" festival. She's assigned to decorate the historic Heron Hall for the public house tour, but there's one catch: the new owner is Jay Gamble, an outspoken TV pundit...and her childhood nemesis. Lainey is determined ...

Step onto the back porch and lose yourself in a spellbinding collection of stories filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists. More Tales from My Back Porch invites you into the lives of unforgettable characters, each standing at the crossroads of destiny. Aspiring writer Hal is convinced that Hemingway’s typewriter holds the key to his success—but will it bring him fortune or ruin? Oscar’s pursuit of riches takes a dark turn, proving that not all dreams lead to happiness. In Death Revisited, a dying man unlocks the secrets to a life well lived, while Ryan discovers that our...

In stories that evoke the haunting beauty of New England beaches and resonate with a bittersweet loneliness, Romero blurs the lines between life and death, reality and fantasy. A deceased woman counsels her son’s fiancée on how to be a good wife to him, with disastrous consequences. A mysterious cat appears in a young woman’s home, as inexplicable as the demise of her years-long relationship with her boyfriend. At turns humorous, sorrowful, and whimsical, this collection spans the familiar setting of a college town supermarket to eerie dystopias that are not just post-pandemic, but post-art.

Question: What does a dead Kornville councilman, a nationally televised baking competition, and thousands of missing dollars have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive must save Kornville’s new Mayor’s reputation before it is too late. The year is 1966 and Abigail Clive is doing an excellent job as the newly appointed mayor of Kornville, Nebraska. Well, it was going well until her harshest critic turns up dead. To make matters worse, money is missing from the town’s road improvement account, and no one knows where it has gone. Among ...

Sublime Funeral is a brief, serene, and powerful story about how family becomes support, guidance, and meaning. Beyond the loss that sets the journey in motion, what truly shines is the way familial bonds hold, structure, and dignify life, even in its most difficult moments. With sober and sensitive prose, G. G. Melies portrays the silent path of a community that needs no words to express the essential. In every gesture, in every shared glance, a way of being in the world is revealed: through presence, support, and care. Sublime Funeral is a delicate portrait of a culture where familial ...

Every morning in September, I woke with a spark of imagination - the seed of a new story waiting to be told. Armed with nothing but a brief prompt, I collaborated with an AI chatbot to bring each tale to life. Together, we crafted vibrant characters, thrilling action, nail-biting suspense, richly detailed settings, and satisfying endings. Over 30 days, this creative partnership produced a kaleidoscope of stories. We explored the tension of a mayoral race decided by a single vote from Antarctica. We soared with a daring all-female bomber crew on a perilous WWII mission. We witnessed the ...

Kathleen finishes what Paul started… The series isn’t over until true justice is served… Kathleen O’Brien will stop at nothing to honor Paul Madison’s memory and legacy. Chuck Gaylord will do whatever it takes to make sure justice is served and to protect Kathleen. Delilah Rossi, the untouchable crime boss, will have her moment of reckoning. Can Kathleen find a way to honor the loved ones she’s lost without compromising her integrity? A short read cozy mystery filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic. After three years of mourning Paul Madison’s death, Kathleen is ...

You are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help. In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and more.

This volume includes: White Knight, Black Knight: Is the story of twin brothers who were destined to become kings (both being born to a king and a queen but not sure as to which of them is the elder) that find themselves time-traveling by a strange medallion; one knight trying to go back to his own time and era to rule the kingdom he was promised and the other knight opposing him for he knows his brother might take that country into a reign of tyranny. Icarus: Is the story of a comic book artist who dreams every night with a man who looks exactly like him but this one has wing, however ...

Question: What does an escaped prisoner, a missing plane, and poisoned pies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served! Eric Sorenson will not give up! The citizens of Kornville, Nebraska, may not see him but the cunning criminal is making his presence known. Is there someone in Kornville helping the foxy fugitive destroy the town? * The Clive family makes some difficult life choices. * Eric Sorenson will not give up without a daring fight. * Sheriff Deborah Ortega discovers a long,...

Haunted Voices – a bold and ambitious anthology – showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror.

During the day when there is a break in the day’s labor or in the evenings when the sunlight is waning, stories are told from Texas porches. Although these are usually short stories, they can be long, and thus continued at the next porch sitting. They contain humor, sadness, suspense, mystery, philosophy, and instruction about the human condition and, in general, the journey of living. The storytellers find the rhythm of life for themselves, and the listeners hear valuable lessons and truth. Tales from the Texas Timberlands, Volume 1 celebrates this storytelling about East Texans with ...

It's Halloween night at the O'Reilly home and all of the family members, except Tom, are gathered around the Jack O'Lantern to tell tales of ghostly happenings. But, when Tom finally arrives, will his adventure that very evening be even more frightening than all the tales combined?

If you're a fan of the Addison Holmes Mystery Series, you're going to love The Scarlet Chronicles! General Patton has nothing on Scarlet Holmes. She's beautiful, savvy, and smart, and if anyone can take down the Nazi's single-handedly, it's her.