Teen Reads

In this collection of short stories from author Steve B Howard a young woman decides to return to a temple in Japan where she once found peace, a Japanese solider during WWII searches through the ruins of Hiroshima for his family, a young skateboarder desperately tries to deal with his drug addiction, as well as several other stories. Also included is an excerpt from the up coming thriller novel series, The Yakusa Hunter.

A rare manuscript by an anonymous author is stolen from the library while other more valuable manuscripts are left behind. Bambi must find it and discover why. Think Nancy Drew and enjoy a family friendly mystery.

Fourteen-year-old Amaris McGuire feels and senses things that nobody else can. She’s an outcast at school where the students call her a freak. She wishes she could spend every day alone, locked inside her room. She dreads going to sleep because it only leads to a new day of the same old things. Unable to take it anymore, she is ready to give up, but her parents refuse to let her. That’s when they come across Prater Hall. Established in 1892, Prater Hall is a school for gifted students, where they can learn about, harness, and grow their unique abilities. Reluctant but hopeful, and ...

My name is Lexi Sinclair, and I am not my sister. Sure, Harleigh is a special person. She can do some amazing things with her Neotact ability, but I’m tired of living in her shadow. I’ve got my own talents as well. For one, I’m good under pressure. Comes in handy when you’ve got to deal with a family like mine. When a scythe relic gets stolen by my ex from Greyson Industries, it’s my turn to take charge. I leave San Antonio and travel to Utah, then to Mexico, on my search for the relic, but I’m not ready for the dark secrets waiting to be uncovered. To make things worse, I’m ...

Alice lives in a world of stifling privilege and luxury - but none of it means anything when your own head plays tricks on your reality. When her troubled friend Bunny goes missing, Alice becomes obsessed with finding her. On the trail of her last movements, Alice discovers a mysterious invitation to 'Wonderland': the party to end all parties - three days of hedonistic excess to which only the elite are welcome. Will she find Bunny there? Or is this really a case of finding herself?

With barely more than a boney finger as evidence, they burned them. On the verge of losing her sisters to the casting witch, Minerva at midnight Hallow' Eve, reluctant book witch Ryn Briar finds a way back to them through a passage in granny's old bookshop; but when the evil witch follows her, she'll have to find the magic within and the grimoire to defeat her before they are all lost to the darkness, forever. Are witches real? I was there in 1692, kneeling at the edge of the fire where my mother and the other accused perished. I was there when the three witches found us and separated me ...

Learn How to Read People Instantly With This Life-Changing Guide to Deciphering Non-verbal Cues We all want to be able to read people, but it's not always easy. Especially when we want to know if they're telling the truth, or if they have bad intentions. We've all been in situations where we can't tell if the person we're talking to is being genuine or if they're just trying to manipulate us. It's frustrating, and it makes it difficult to trust anyone. It’s time to put your foot down and say, “Enough!” In How to Read People Like a Book, you will learn the basics of deciphering ...

A parent's day is full of tasks to be accomplished and chores to be done. Dealing with anxiety - from social anxiety to full-blown panic attacks - just adds one more thing to that lengthy list of stresses. The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Anxiety provides a quick listen when you need quick answers. And the best part? This isn't just a quick fix! The principles in this series teach parents how to respond to children and teens in a way that is easy to remember and implement every day.

Beauty queen, evil stepmother... and ugly duckling? In this retake of the classic fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, learn the origin story of Tammy Norwell, the mean stepmother character in Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series. BONUS! Read the first chapter of Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series, included at the end of this story.

A collection of funny, frightening, fascinating and strange flash fiction and short stories. From the author of the Cyberpunk novelette series, Mystical Meat Machines comes this great little collection of some of his best sci fi flash fiction. A young serial killer plots his murderous escape from a lunar juvenile prison colony. A small farming town is attacked by intelligent mutant turkeys after a horrible accident happens in their community. A jealous AI runs amok in her owners lab. These and several others make up this thrilling collection.

"Sublime, thought provoking, captures the Japan experience beautifully. Great read." -Tim, screenplay writer, producer, director Broken, blistered, and busted tales about life in Japan. Take a look into the darker seedier side, an old woman waits to die in the summer heat, a homeless man flees Japan rather do prison time, an old man argues with his wife and things go really bad. These stories and many more.

La novela debut de Sarah Read nos traslada a un internado inglés que esconde secretos terroríficos. Charley Winslow es un jovencito que acaba de trasladarse a Old Cross, una vieja abadía reconvertida en internado. Cuando desaparece el único amigo que tiene en la institución, Charley se adentrará en los recovecos más sombríos del internado en busca de respuestas.

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

Why fear the Vampire Queen when I'm my own worst enemy? Most people avoid trouble at all costs, but I seem to be seeking it out. While the rest of the team is content to let Holland keep building her army while we essentially do nothing, I'm determined to track her down. But I can't do that unless I can find a way to enhance my powers. When that opportunity presents itself, I know I shouldn't take the risk--it's going against orders and will break my poor mother's heart. Do you think that'll stop me? My name is Cassidy Findley, and this is my life as a teenage Vampire Hunter. The Chronicles...

They told me the world above was dead. They lied. It was their world that was dying. I escaped. Outside, I found a family, and I was loved. My new home had its struggles but it was very much alive. Six years later, Nineveh came for me. And nothing would stop them from trying to take me back... For fans of post-apocalyptic adventure, Nineveh’s Child will keep you guessing Dinah’s fate through the final page! Grab your copy now!

The headmaster from Not-Earth is gone, but Brendan and the A.V. Club are on the watch for his return. Just when they thought they could find some semblance of normal, a new mystery foe threatens the peace of the school. What are the mysterious machines flying over Dutchman Springs Academy? And who is trying to steal the secret to the Headmaster’s otherworld gate machine? Brendan must look to a new ally to win this fight and find out who among his friends is betraying him. This will take him on a journey beyond school grounds where supervillains aren’t just publicity seekers and evil ...

Sometimes it takes an outsider to make us see what’s right before our eyes Carolyn Butler likes Todd Keating but he won’t let anyone close enough to find out what he’s really like. And then Diego Lopez comes to town to compete in the sandcastle contest. His sculpted lips, brooding eyes and ripped body take Carolyn’s breath away. Is it any wonder Carolyn is lost in a sandcastle daze? Author’s note: Unlike my regular romance novels, this short story is intended for Young Adult readers. Mona Ingram is the author of over forty sweet, clean romances full of hope, inspiration, and ...

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie's favourite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. The first letter guides Brie to a special place. The next urges her to unlock a secret. And the last letter will change life as she knows it.

CJ just blew the half-mile relay for his track team, but the race on his mind is the one that’s happening off the field in this short story from all-star author Jacqueline Woodson.