Short stories Books

When cast into difficult and sometimes threatening circumstances, or unexpected challenges, we all have a choice. We either sink or swim. Those who succeed are the ones who rise to the occasion, drawing on inner spiritual strength to respond to the...

…before then, all birds were white. They didn’t mind. They were happy, though sometimes there were little problems–when it snowed, you can imagine, for instance. Life could generally go on, however, with few serious...

Into American writing, Romanian Fugue in C Sharp brings an entirely new sensibility, at once haunting and irreverent, lyric and satirical. The American bombing of the oil refineries at Ploiesti, Romania in 1944 plunges the timeless village of Frasinet...

In this collection of published and previously unpublished stories of horror, Phil Slattery offers a look into the minds of people who perpetrate horrors, from acts of stupidity with unintended results to cold-hearted revenge to pure enjoyment to...

Life can be hectic.Reading time can be limited.A novel can take weeks to conquer.The solution?222 Very Short Stories is a collection of stories each so short that a whole story can be consumed in one night...some even in a minute.The stories cover the...

Delve into the eerie and enigmatic world of H.P. Lovecraft with this comprehensive anthology, featuring over 50 of his most spellbinding weird tales. This collection showcases Lovecraft's unique ability to fuse traditional horror with cosmic dread,...

A young boy confronts his enemy in a final showdown when his parents travel.A young boy must use his wits to save a beautiful princess from a castle.Jack must come to terms with the death of his bestfriend as he experiences a profound encounter with the...

Ubundu is a love story that unfolded as the environmental effects of climate change in the year 2029 descended on both Dallas, Texas and the Amazon River Basin. It was a love of a civilized man and a tribal woman from the Amazon River Basin. Her name was...

All alone in wild, remote places... obsessively pursuing their quarry in the fading light... is it any wonder so many anglers claim to have witnessed ghosts?In a change from the usual haunted houses and gothic go-to's, these original tales of tragedy,...

Carefully curated and translated by Dr. Manijeh Rabiei, Persian Garden of Imagination breathes new life into these ancient texts that shed light on Iranian culture and mythology. The literary stories of Iran contain complex topics and symbols related to...

Is there anything better than sleeping deeply, and waking up to a rising dawn with a smile? Studies show that 57 percent of North American women experience insomnia at least a few times a week, making their way through restless nights as best they can...

What if an animal could resemble a human, sometimes even more than a real human?Duck Light is the story of Lulu and Rosie: two ducks in love. And, quite frankly, they are bored with life as ducks. The pair are recently engaged and live their lives...

Escape the rigors of modern life with this delightful collection of fifteen light-hearted stories. Each tale is crafted to bring a smile to your face and provide a much-needed break from the daily grind. With a humorous and light-hearted tone, the...

This collection of stories weaves together themes of faith, humour, the rawness of life, and the depths of tragedy. Each narrative poses a thought-provoking question that lingers in the mind: Can certain mysteries ever be truly answered? One story...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

A wheelchair-bound artist is preyed on by a stalker; a young taxi driver breaks the law daily for mysterious reasons; a glass artist's marriage is at breaking point; a journalist invests in a business destroying the relationships of everyone he loves; an...

The uncommon life of train commuters unveils itself in these twenty stories about Phil, Angie, Tony, Clyde, Paula, and others who hope they don't sleep past their stop again. Filled with drama, comedy, and adventure, these stories show people connecting...

"The Beautiful Years is part character study, part love triangle, and part commentary on how the decisions we make in an instant can color decades of our lives. A gorgeous, rich, contemplative read." - Jodi PicoultOn the day she graduates from college,...

Tales, Tails and more Tales is a witty collection of short story gems. The author delivers funny "slice of life" stories with occasional dark humor that range from introspective to irreverent. A fun read.

"A collection like a circus of daredevils. . . . A bravura debut." -Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical NovelHonorable Mention in the 2021 Association for Asian American Studies Book Award for Outstanding...

A mysterious and majestic white stallion, an angelic but unsophisticated village priest, gossips with scathing tongues, and a blacksmith with awesome strength are among the characters that populate the charming stories of Sabine Ulibarrí...

Within these pages you'll find an odd collection of speculative microfiction-historical, supernatural, fantasy, and sci-fi - the longest no more than 342 words.What really happens when you try to change the past?How will climate change affect the...

A collection of short stories from a life well-lived. Maggie has lived in her log cabin in the Perth Hills for 50 years, surrounded by trees, birds and kangaroos. Having practised as a Naturopath and Kinesiologist for over 30 years, she has had an...

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF THE DARK MAN: PLEASE HAVE YOUR REFERRAL READY...An abused child encounters the local legendary boogeyman, and finds himself querying the definition of 'monster'...Two time-travellers observe The Crucifixion, and discover a horror...

The 24 stories in Bayou Memories are concerned with the Cajun people and culture that influenced my background. Most of the stories are set in South Louisiana. In a previous collection, I concentrated on the erosion of the old Cajun culture I knew as a...

Two sisters await the tidal wave predicted for 1970s Adelaide after Premier Don Dunstan decriminalises homosexuality. An interstate family drive is complicated by the father's memory of sighting UFOs. Two women drive from Melbourne to Sydney to see the...

The master of creeping unease and unrelenting consequences is back. The vain and the cruel, the indifferent and the excessive, across ten tales of cut corners and grubby compromise, Bob Franklin turns his fairground mirror on contemporary Australia, with...

Playwright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde pack an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades, producing masterworks in every literary genre. This selection includes almost all of his short stories,...

"Melville at his best invariably wrote from a sort of dream self, so that events which he relates as actual fact have indeed a far deeper reference to his own soul, his own inner life." - D.H. Lawrence. Here are ten stories that represent some of the...

The short works of Dostoevsky exist in the very large shadow of his astonishing longer novels, but they too are among literature's most revered works and offer keys to understanding the themes in his longer works. Contained in this volume are the short...

In a neighborhood on Chicago's outskirts, Fabio and Lucia Comingo have built a new American life--and struggle to comprehend the influences that distract and change their restless young sons. Through this masterful evocation of a time and place, Tony...

From the winner of the National Book Foundations' 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters comes a "sweet, funny . . . thought-provoking" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) collection of short stories. As in his most recent major fiction...

"A first-rate collection of novellas that will break your heart and fill you with hope at the same time." --Denver Rocky Mountain NewsIn the tradition of William Faulkner and Gabriel Garcia Marquez comes Wives and Lovers, from the author the Boston Globe...

This riveting debut collection of short fiction about women cops comes from the author's real-life experience as a Baton Rouge police officer. In an entirely fresh and unique voice, these stories reveal the humanity, compassion, humour, tragedy and...

As an engineer sits across from his wife, Akansha, at an elegant restaurant, he waits for their guest -her co-worker, Sinjan. The engineer, whose favorite pastime is to observe and analyze the world around him, has no idea that his entire life is about...

Although a few of the stories are inspired by real-life characters and events, this work is mostly fiction and no real names have been used. The sole nonfiction story is called "Carefree Roses for her Funeral." The story speaks of my brief stay on...

Sharon Beza wrote most of the stories in Tales to Intrigue while enjoying her breaks at work. One exception was the "Secret Ingredient," a story that a young Sharon began writing at the age of fifteen and recently discovered it in an old shoebox. It is...

Have you slipped on anything lately? Better be careful, you might end up in a retirement community! That's what happened to Amanda after she slipped on black ice. Her move to Sunny Meadow Retirement Home is smooth enough, and her life continues in a...

This book covers a collection of twenty seven short stories. They were inspired by real characters and true experiences of the writer and several of his friends and acquaintances. Some stories have included imaginary details and do not necessarily refer...