Survival Short Stories

Before he became an archmage to topple an empire, before he met the legendary Eradicator Xal, Saghir was born a free ratkin, living on the streets of Gateway, a perilous desert city at the edge of the Blasted Lands. Each month, the free laborers must pay their tithe in coin, or blood. Every ratkin in Saghir's tribe searches for something of value, lest their whole people be enslaved. Ruthless Corax, carnivorous scarabs, and worse infest the city. There are countless ways for a rat to die, and all it takes is one mistake. There are no second chances.

100 years before Miracle in the Andes... This short story is based on the horrific and heartbreaking story of a young Christian woman named Ann Saunders who boarded a ship in the 1800’s with her then fiancé. They were headed to the New World and a new life until their ship foundered in stormy seas. Starving and adrift in the open ocean, Ann must do the unthinkable to survive. Will she decide against what repulses her or will she choose to do the one thing that will ensure her survival? This shocking story is one you will not soon forget. "An excellent read, and even more impressive as ...

The Red Chronicles Trilogy #2 Gritty, relentless, and razor-sharp, Crimson Ties is a masterclass in deception, ambition, and the price of playing for keeps. Fresh out of the penitentiary, Red knows the rules have changed. He went in as a reckless thief—now, thanks to a ruthless prison mentor named Gauge, he’s walking out as something sharper, deadlier, and with a mission: take down Miami crime boss Luis Alvarez. But first, Red needs money—serious money. His hidden stash is gone, burned through by his deadbeat uncle, leaving Red with one option: con his way back to power. The score? A ...

Car mechanic Valerie watched her father die in a fiery wreck and she can’t admit to herself that she’s in love with a Nascar race car driver Jackson, especially after he’s also injured in a crash. But when a stranger shows up, terrorizing her about a mysterious delivery from her uncle, Jackson is the only one who can navigate the danger with Valerie. It’s a race for survival, and a high speed adventure in love.

Orphaned. Alone. Starving. The land is dying. As resources dwindle, the population is placed at the mercy of a secretive government, which operates on its own agenda. Critical top-level scientists researching the ecological disaster have gone missing, their disappearance a cold case file that haunts the local constabulary. Desperate for answers, the police captain hatches a plan to recover a critical key to the land’s survival. What they need is an experienced thief, and they know just the girl. Avalon is not just any burglar; she is an uncommonly good one. Caught in the act of stealing, ...

I Shouldn’t Have Survived A Modern Horror Anthology They knocked. I answered. They watched. I waved. They waited… and I stayed. Ten chilling survivor stories. Ten doors you should never open. In this razor-sharp anthology of modern horror, victims recount the unexplainable—and barely escape. Each story is told in haunting first-person detail, plunging you into a world where terror hides in the ordinary: an unlocked apartment, a mirror that fogs from the wrong side, a knock that keeps perfect time, or a window that shouldn’t be there. From forgotten rooms to cursed signals, parasitic...

Take a extraordinary journey with Emma Sinclair in "Stowaway to the Stars," a thrilling tale of courage, innovation, and the boundless possibilities of space exploration. Initially a genius yet isolated girl on Mars, Emma stows away on the Celestial Pioneer, bound for the uncharted realms of Pluto. What begins as a desperate escape transforms into an inspiring saga of Emma's evolution from a hidden passenger to a pivotal leader in establishing the first human outpost on Pluto. Through trials, triumphs, and the unwavering bonds of a newfound family, Emma and her crew face the daunting ...

I Died Yesterday, But I’m Still Here by G.J. Fene What happens when death doesn't stick? In this chilling anthology of near-deaths, glitches, and second chances that shouldn’t exist, people return from the brink—but not all of them come back whole. A photographer finds a stranger in every image he takes—one who was never there before. A transcriber hears her name whispered in captions that haven’t aired. A teen girl breathes underwater—only when no one is looking. And in a quiet tunnel beneath the city, a voice echoes warnings it never spoke aloud. Each story is told in raw, ...

This is the story of the O'Neill family from Lawrence, Kansas. Jim, a 45 year- old man with two children; Jay, 13 and Adrianna 11. The kids are out of school for summer vacation. They are setting out by car to find the ancestral home of Jim's grandfather, who lived in Sterling, Illinois. A diary which was found in Jim's grandfather's house in Lawrence, revealed that there was a treasure to be found on the property of the Sterling homestead. The treasure can be found by solving riddles and clues. Jim's wife died in a terrible car crash a year and a half ago. One month before the accident, ...

2018 Digital Book World Award Winner – Best Book Short Stories 2018 Digital Book World Award Finalist – Best Book Social Issues 2018 IAN Book Of The Year Awards Winner - Outstanding Fiction LGBTQ 2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalist – Best Short Story 2018 Global eBook Awards Silver Medal Winner – Fiction – Gay/Lesbian/LGBT category 2018 Montaigne Medal (Eric Hoffer Book Award) Finalist 2017 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards – Red Ribbon Winner 2018 North Street Prize – Semi-Finalist 2018 Shelf Unbound Competition for Best Independently Published Book – Notable ...

You know the invasion has begun. You know we are all that stands in their way. You think we are alone. You will see we have hidden allies. They think they have won. They are wrong. They do not have our power. They do not know the truth. We have a secret weapon.

A demolition of a building nearby causes Liam's office building to collapse. He is trapped inside and in his final moments, he can only think of one person—his husband, who is no longer in love with him. Maybe it was all in his imagination and it was all in his head, but it was too late now. Or was it? Note: This is a short, angsty romance with a happy ending. Trust the author :)

"How to Write a Short Post-Apocalyptic Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Powerful Post-Apocalyptic Tales" will introduce you to the world of Post-Apocalyptic storytelling. This comprehensive guide deconstructs the art of writing gripping stories set in a world after civilization has collapsed. This book is intended for both novice and experienced writers and covers essential elements such as world-building, character creation, plot structuring, and effective theme use. It also includes helpful advice on honing your story, receiving feedback, and navigating the publishing process. Each chapter...

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 ...

This short story is based on the amazing true tale of castaway Daniel Foss who, in the 1800s, survived alone on a remote and barren rock island. A fast read of approximately 18 pages.

"The Last Broadcast" isn't just an audiobook - it's a mind-melting descent into cosmic madness that will leave you breathless and question your very existence! FEEL THE TERROR grip your heart as Billy Wood's frantic voice cuts through the static, desperately fighting against horrors beyond human comprehension. Your cozy world is about to be RIPPED APART at the seams!

What happens when Western fantasies collide with Eastern reality? Dive into four riveting tales of romance, deception, resilience, and revolution in modern Ukraine. Foreigner’s Guide to Ukrainian Women and Other Stories offers a sharp, satirical, and deeply human lens into love and life across borders. Based on both fiction and real-life events, this bold collection pulls back the curtain on Eastern Europe’s untold dramas and romantic entanglements. 🧳 1. Foreigner’s Guide to Ukrainian Women Johnny Best is a tech millionaire tired of California’s hollow glitter. Hoping to find ...

Can they survive a post-apocalyptic world filled with evil? Heartbroken, Kim decides to move on with her life and return to the surface. She assumes the threat she faced in her underground shelter is gone, but she’ll soon find out that evil has no boundaries and face her greatest test when she discovers what remains. Bestselling author Scott W. Kimak delivers another nail-biter in part two of his prequel to the “I Call him HIM” trilogy. A survival thriller perfect for fans of Kyla Stone, Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, and Jack Hunt. Buy What Remains today!

Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, has joined forces with the editors of McSweeney's Quarterly Concern to create a collection of action-packed short stories by some of today's most talented names in literature.

A scientist suffering from PTSD is faced with the terrible knowledge of the impending destruction of our species. In his desperate attempts to prevent humanity's fate, he commits violent acts and is branded a terrorist. How far would you go to save the planet from annihilation? Where do humans come from and how did we get here? Scientists have theorized about the human race's origins for many years. But no one was prepared for what was found in orbit, seven ancient alien probes that have been monitoring the planet for billions of years. The data and video images recorded inside them show ...