Short Stories

Trenton pours coffee for a living. Discovering space aliens and flying to faraway planets is just what he does in his spare time. This is the short story. For the complete story read the full length novel "Trenton".

NOMADS LEGACYIt has been 130,000 years since mankind set out for the stars and conquered the galaxy that its inhabitants call Asgaroon. In this long period of time, full of wars and conquests, humans have been able to maintain their supremacy among the many empires of the galaxy. An age of heroes and villains, in "Short Stories" I want to introduce some of the characters who play important roles in my NOMADS LEGACY series of novels, or help to shed light on the background of this space opera. 1. the infinite dream Sareena, a Tengiji warrior, ends up on the prison world of Kassun, where she ...

A Relationship, in Pieces - Four Short Stories Relationships are balancing acts, no matter what stage you're at or how long you’ve been with your partner. Whether long term, a first date, or simply a fleeting encounter - it only takes a wrongly spoken word or a misunderstanding for things to quickly deteriorate. Each story in A Relationship, in Pieces explores characters at different periods of a relationship; meetings between strangers, a first date and an inevitable ending that is apparent to all but those involved. These are the cautionary tales played out every night in cities around ...

Blood ties, twisted bonds, and the truth too terrible to bear. Ryma, an Augment with extraordinary powers, uncovers a startling revelation—she has a twin sister, Jessica. Haunted by memories of the horrors of her sister’s past, Ryma sets up in an adventure to find the man responsible for their separation and much more. Suspicion casts a dark shadow on her adoptive father, Adam Waters, and the mere thought of his involvement terrifies her. In a world of secrets, loyalty, and deception, she must accept a painful truth that risks breaking her. Will the weight of these revelations shatter ...

NOMADS LEGACYHan pasado 130.000 años desde que la humanidad partió hacia las estrellas y conquistó la galaxia que sus habitantes llaman Asgaroon. En este largo periodo de tiempo, lleno de guerras y conquistas, los humanos han sabido mantener su preeminencia entre los muchos imperios de la galaxia. En "Historias breves" quiero presentar a algunos personajes que desempeñan papeles importantes en mi serie de novelas NOMADS LEGACY, o ayudar a iluminar el trasfondo de esta ópera espacial. 1. el sueño infinito Sareena, una guerrera Tengiji, acaba en el mundo prisión de Kassun, donde se ve ...

Spark the dragon wants to sleep in his nice warm cave on Christmas Eve and wait for Santa to fill his stocking with coal. He does not want to get out in the dark, in a blizzard, but one little elf is VERY persuasive.

A Captivating Short Story Inspired by Innuit Legend and The Modern Day Plight of The Polar Bear. Journey into a world where an ancient spirit walks among mortals, and the balance of nature hangs by a delicate thread. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing narrative that weaves together the captivating stories of Nanuk, the Polar Bear Shapeshifter Goddess, and the clash of cultures in the icy realms of Greenland. Witness the legacy of a young Inuit hunter chosen by destiny, the intricate magic of totems holding ancestral power, and the plight of the Arctic bears facing extinction at the hands of ...

From the author of Leaving London, and the short-story collection, All of Us With Our Pointless Worries and Inconsequential Dramas. Some role models leave permanent scars. The Days That Don’t Disappear is a true short story set during the 1970s in a Scottish, Catholic primary school. This is the first-hand tale of four years of violent bullying towards children, not bullying at school from other children, but from teachers who were in a position of trust. An honest account of a less than idyllic childhood and a story of growing and up coming of age. Excerpts “She was in her mid-forties....

Step into the extraordinary with Weird History Stories. Dive into the captivating world of history's quirks and curiosities as this book unveils a collection of intriguing tales. From peculiar incidents to astonishing discoveries, this volume presents an array of interesting stories in history, guaranteed to pique the curiosity of readers young and old. Explore the lesser-known corners of the past, where fact is indeed stranger than fiction.Here are just a few of the many stories you'll read about: Hear about Sam Patch and his propensity to jump off of waterfalls Learn about some of the ...

Reuben thought he’d spend the rest of his life with Beth, until she broke his heart six months ago. He’s not even remotely over her, so he’s devastated to hear she’s getting married—this weekend. Now he’s faced with the ultimate question: what should he do on the day of the wedding? Grieve? Disrupt the ceremony? Or do everything in his power to pretend it’s not happening? Enlisting the help of his friends, Reuben is all set to mark the occasion with distraction on a grand scale: Ferraris, champagne, and a VIP box at the races.

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than eighty reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Power Tools gathers twenty-one of his best short stories into one collection. An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These ...

This short story takes a humorous look at the challenges of growing older. Linda laments some of these challenges—fading eyesight, weakening hands, containers of all sorts almost impossible to open. Amidst the challenges, Linda and her husband John can laugh.

When Marc followed his dog down a trail into the woods at night, he knew it was a mistake. He had no idea how big until he saw the creature. Now that he has, his life will never be the same.

Desert Storm. A mysterious figure half-seen in the heat rising from the hot sands of Kuwait. A series of supernatural events that leave the crewmen of an American IFV wondering if there is more to the legend of the djinn than they knew.

A young boy on the way home from school witnesses a horrific crime. He is called upon by the police to tell them what he saw. What happens next is almost as disturbing as the crime, itself.

Former Sumo Wrestler Bigu Edee turned private detective is hired by the Japanese mob to track down high end club hostess Saya. But as Bigu Edee digs deeper into Saya's disappearance he realizes that he is being asked to do much more than simply locate Saya. Saya's Run and many other stories make up this wonderful little collection.

Get ready for an enthralling journey through the twists and turns of "The Long Road to The Cabin." In this gripping mystery short story, unravel the secrets hidden along a winding path that leads to an isolated cabin in the woods. With suspense lurking, embark on an unforgettable adventure of a puzzling encounter. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that will keep you guessing until the very end. Take a ride on this suspenseful expedition down "The Long Road to The Cabin."

The prestigious annual story anthology, featuring prize-winning stories by Kate DiCamillo, Jess Walter, Dave Eggers, Allegra Goodman, Jai Chakrabarti, Francisco Gonzalez, and more.

The first collection of stories Stephen King has published since Nightmares & Dreamscapes nine years ago, Everything's Eventual includes one O. Henry Prize winner, two other award winners, four stories published by The New Yorker, and "Riding the Bullet", King's original e-book, which attracted over half a million online readers and became the most famous short story of the decade. Intense, eerie, and instantly compelling, they announce the stunningly fertile imagination of perhaps the greatest storyteller of our time.

There is simply no A-Z like the alphabet of fiction writers who have appeared in the pages of The New Yorker in the last hundred years. The book boasts inarguable classics like Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish,” Annie Proulx’s “Brokeback Mountain,” and Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” alongside stunners to be rediscovered. Some stories defined a moment or a now-lost world (Isaac Bashevis Singer’s “The Cafeteria”); others showed us a whole new way fiction could sound and feel (“The Red Girl,” by Jamaica Kincaid).