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Toby and Jayda were high school sweethearts, and as a young married couple, they were just finding their way. Nothing could have prepared them for what happened next. After their daughter died, Toby felt angry, then sad. Finally, he felt stuck. His mentor, Pastor Thomas, was no help—he made everything worse for Toby. Toby hasn't even painted in months. That was Jayda's signal that he was stuck in a dark place.

Emma never wanted a family. Until she did. As a nurse practitioner, Emmaline is used to helping other people. She likes her job but is lonely. When her life is devastated by the death of a close friend, Emma finds a new purpose in life—becoming a mother. But will her heart be broken by grief again? If it is, and she is all alone, how will she survive?

Until now, Bethany’s life was perfect. She married her college boyfriend. She and Brad moved back to her hometown in the emerald northwest. She had two wonderful children. Life was perfect. But a surprise third pregnancy led Bethany to a doctor’s office where everything changed. The news she and Brad receive that day changed the course of their perfect lives forever. Shattered and confused, Bethany plunges into the darkest time of her life. How will she survive? Who can help her face her biggest test yet?

During daily walks, I have gathered a lot of thoughts about my fellow walkers. Oftentimes I have thought, "What's their story?" as I have passed by them and said hello. The manner in which a person responds to a greeting is quite telling. Watching a person's mannerisms, eye contact, and general facial expressions tell a passerby a lot. These 40 short stories are a fictional reflection of the day-to-day stories that anyone could be experiencing as they walk the daily walk of life in this modern time in America, in the beautiful park with the oaks.

It was agreed, the stars pointed to the ancient text, but who would believe them. One scientist with financial help from the government sets out to find the truth on a planet light years away. If the government has their way no one will return to reveal the answer. The truth could be too controversial.... Come with me and discover for yourself, who the Third Wiseman was.

What happens when minor characters ask for their own stories? A collection of three novellas as the author gives in to their demands. Cole Baxter was introduced in the novel Amazing Grace, but insisted he get his own story. After his sister and her husband die and leave him with her four children, he needs a wife - and fast. Timothy and Abigail both have the daunting task of caring for their younger sister. Can they help each other raise their sisters or does God have more in mind for them? Alexander Granger is tired of his father’s lectures and sermons.

Compiled with psalms, prophecies, and short stories, North and South Gate is a tale of two voices that reveals each of man's final destinations.

Аудиоверсии рассказов, зарисовок и миниатюр Василия Никифорова-Волгина, вошедшие в данный сборник, складываются в тихую, задушевную песню о России. Во времена беззаконий, гонений, обрушившихся на родную землю, в море человеческих страданий писатель отыскивает зерна христианской любви, рисует персонажей, которые сохраняют и несут Святую Русь в своем сердце.

John Fischer has always dreamed about owning his own carpentry business, but when an accident befalls him on the farm, his hopes are dashed and he falls into a coma. At the hospital, he is looked after by a beautiful Englischer nurse, Lisa Jones. Lisa who is a single mom to two children, finds herself increasingly attracted to John over the coming months as they continually seem to run into each other. The only problem is that she’s engaged to someone else. Why then, can she not get John out of her head?

For lovers of short stories and flash fiction from a faith-based perspective, Fifty-Five: City Edition will entertain and inspire. Each mini tale, told in 55 words, captures both the bustle and tranquility of city living. Though brief, every story depicts a moment in the human experience where faith is at work and God is present.

The first biblical book of Samuel depicts David, a shepherd and youngest son of Jesse. He rises to fame as a musician and by killing the giant Goliath. He later becomes a favorite of King Saul and a close friend of his son, Jonathan. Worried that David is trying to claim his throne, Saul turns on David but is later killed in battle. After the death of Saul, David is anointed as King. He conquers Jerusalem, takes the Ark of the Covenant, and establishes one the most faithful, powerful King to reign.

Joseph was an important figure in the biblical book of Genesis. He was the son of Jacob and Rachel. He was Rachel’s firstborn, and Jacob’s 11th son. He was favored by his father who presented him with a long coat of many colors. When Joseph had two dreams, implying his supremacy over his brothers, it angered them. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, where he rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt.

Tempers run high, and patience stretches thin as personalities clash over the current year's Christmas pageant. A new director, a conflicted pastor, and a star who can't remember her lines all conspire to make a successful production more difficult, until an unexpected participant offers a solution that showcases for all those involved the true meaning of Christmas.

Tryouts to be a mom? Jason McLane needs a wife...or to be more precise, a woman who'll love and care for his children. But most of the widower's dates (when he has time to date) sneak away when they find out he has six kids. So Jason decides to try online dating - with one caveat. The candidate will be trying out for the mom job. At his home. With his children. Natalie Calloway loves kids. When Natalie reads Jason McClane's profile bid, she stops short.

Margaret Stephens has her sights set on marrying a man with a promising future. Nicholas Alexander is definitely not that man. His boyish charm isn't going to sidetrack her; not that he appears to want to. Nick's judgmental manner irks her because he doesn't know her, not well enough to condemn her anyway. Nicholas has seen enough gold diggers like Maggie. The purrfect little kitty who warms up to rich guys. Then when the unsuspecting bums marry them they find kitty has claws.

A little red sports car smashed to pieces by an oncoming train, and a song that echoes over and over like heartbeat. A man, fresh from prison, going back to his childhood home, not even knowing if he's welcome. An invalid who loved every African face she'd smuggled up to Canada and a song that survived her by over 100 years.... Enjoy these tear-jerking stories that will touch your heart.

The thrill of fairytales mixes with the deeper story-lines that appeal to adults and gives the listener of Fairytales and Shorts for Grownups a different experience than when reading stories written for children. Some are fairy tales without magic, and others are the retelling of old and loved fairy tales, but with an unexpected twist. Some of the stories are simply short stories or novelettes, allowing for those who have only a little time for books to enjoy stories like everyone else.

"PETITIONS": A short story about a homeless man (contemporary fiction). "ANGEL'S SONG": A companion short story to the novel The Thorn, book one of The Chronicles of Gan (speculative fiction). "WATER": Based on the account found in the Gospel of John, chapter 5, verses 1-16, and the painting by Carl Bloch, Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (historical fiction).

A collection of short stories: "The Extra" -- A movie extra who never fulfilled his expectations begins to feel like an extra to everyone around him. Then, an unexpected phone call revives his dream. "The Case of the Alphabet Killer" -- Private investigator Bobbie Heck's latest client is convinced someone is murdering his former classmates. She attends his 10 Year High School Reunion searching for suspects and finds a L.O.S.T. boy, touchy/feely faculty member, and another teacher who is a perfect gentleman. Her client needs Bobbi to solve this case in a hurry because his fiancée won't ...

A collection of short stories: Pink Belly Man -- One of bully Pink Belly Man's victims seeks revenge years later. Working by Committee -- Three men and three women report to find answers about UFOs and Alien Abductions. I Quit -- Guitar player and singer is odd man out as his bandmates harass him. Don't Believe Them -- POTUS's departure from office leads to nationwide marital law. The Case of the Wayward Grandson -- A grandfather hires P. I. Bobbi Heck to save his grandson. The Review -- A review inspires a new author to higher expectations of turning her book into a movie. The Last Move --...