Short Days

Discover the hilarious and heartfelt tale of youthful folly in "Shamespear," where a fifth-grader's attempt at romance through Shakespearean prose turns into a classroom catastrophe. Join the journey of one young boy's embarrassing misadventure, filled with laughter, learning, and the solace of scripture, reminding us all that no matter how deep our blunders, faith can lift us from shame.

Come learn about dinosaurs and their amazing adventures! A Day with the Dinosaurs is a joyful rhyming story about cute dinosaurs that will have your young ones smiling and begging for more!

A story that describes the suffering of a man who became disabled after getting married and was exposed to support from the last person he expected it to be, and faced alienation and abuse from the person closest to him.

Sit back, turn the lights down low, and get ready for the scare of your life. This audiobook contains four short stories from Drac Von Stoller's 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead, read by Michael Vendetti. Immerse yourself into some of the best horrifying short stories ever told, including "Cemetery of the Living Dead", "Deathmas Day", "Grim Reaper", and "Tunnel of Death".

"A Song For Sadye" offers new insights into the life of the bard, Sadye, who plays an important role in the second half of the DemonWars Saga. "The Education of Brother Thaddius" picks up the DemonWars story immediately following Immortalis, the last book of DemonWars, and opens to door for the next saga in the world of Corona.

Most Americans celebrate Halloween as entertainment. They go to haunted houses, put on by mortals to scare them, and trick or treat in their neighborhoods. They even have Halloween parties in their homes, but Count Drac Von Stoller's family celebrates Halloween like mortals do on Christmas day.

Grab your tissues and chocolate, and get ready to cuddle up with this heartwarming collection of Valentine's Day stories. From the joy of finding "the one" to the deep bond of friendship, these short tales are perfect for couples, singles, and everyone who believes in love. Experience the magic of a 50th wedding anniversary, chuckle at a first date fail, and discover that sometimes, it's not just about living happily ever after, but happily after laughter.

A charming story recounting the day of a little girl who goes on a shopping trip with her mum with some degree of reluctance!

Taking a trip is like a having a love affair: You arrive at your destination liberated from the mundane details of ordinary life, free to shuck off your inhibitions and awaken to the landscape of the senses. In Foreign Affairs, writers from around the globe explore the romance of travel in 21 explicit stories set in evocative locales, including Rome, Brussels, Tokyo, St. Lucia, Vietnam, and Santorini. Contributors include Opal Palmer Adisa, Lisabet Sarai, and Linda Jaivin (author of the best seller Eat Me).

"கண்ணன் கதைகள்" என்ற இந்நூல், கண்ணன் தொடர்பான 26 கதைகளைத் தன்னகத்தே தாங்கியுள்ளது. கிருஷ்ண பக்தி என்பது ஒரு பெரிய கடல். இந்நூலைப் படிப்பவர்கள் அந்தக் கடலின் சில நீர்த்திவலைகள் தங்கள் மேல் பட்டதாக உணர்ந்தால் அதுவே இந்நூலின் வெற்றி. ஸ்ரீகிருஷ்ண பகவானின் பேரருளால் நம் நாட்டில் சுபிட்சமும் அமைதியும் நிலவவும், எல்லா மக்களும் எல்லா மங்கலங்களையும் பெற்று வாழவும் ஸ்ரீகிருஷ்ணரையே பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன்.

It's time now to join the unlikely best friends Josh Mundy and Vern Ernesto as they embark on their first ever fishing trip without adults. The joys of camping and a crackling fire make them sleepy and prepare them for a day of creek fishing high in the mountains... or does it? Can anything truly prepare them for what is about to happen? It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that they will never be able to talk about and it goes beyond the trophy trout they are about to catch.

Rochester and Merle are two ghosts who help children in need. Their first adventure brings them to a carnival to protect Scotty and his aunt and uncle against the dastardly deeds of Mr. Greenfinger and his henchmen....

Der weise Rabbi Jeschua öffnet einen neuen Blick auf das Geheimnis der Tage. Jeder Tag ist wie ein ganzes Leben. Das ist Trost und Gewissheit zugleich!

After a great deal of romantic strife, Maria Lucas finds herself married to Mr. Jonas Card in a desperate attempt to extricate herself and her sister Charlotte from a dire financial situation. Mr. Card, however, truly loves Maria and has vowed to woo her. Alas, she views him only in friendly terms. But when it seems that Mr. Card's feelings have changed, Maria sets out to discover why. And through a series of unexpected events, Mr. Card succeeds in wooing his wife without saying a word.

At Christmas, Kara Hayward made a pact with her girlfriends. She would be wearing a headband of mobile mistletoe until a man kissed her. The problem is it's now Valentine's Day. Will Kara be stuck wearing the headband of shame the rest of the year, or will she find Mr. Right in a place she never expects?

This delightful short story was the first work of Jules Verne to be translated into English by Anne T. Wilbur in 1852. Just as the balloon starts rising, a stranger jumps in with the intention of taking it as high as possible without regard to his own safety or that of the pilot. During the long journey, this mysterious passenger relates the historical background of the quest for lighter-than-air travel.

Third story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. Being a top-flight chef can be stressful. Thankfully, a professional kitchen throws up some unique opportunities for body disposal….

Sixth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. The maternity ward: the last place you’d associate with criminal activity. Which makes it as good a place as any to carry it out.

Eleventh story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. What could be more festive than a trip to see Santa at the local shopping centre? Depends on who’s gunning for Santa…

First story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season. Billy Partridge wasn’t really cut out to be a cat burglar, but it was ‘do the job, or come up with thirteen grand by Thursday, or have both legs shattered’.‘Do the job’ seemed the least worst option. But he’s about to find out just how bad the least worst option can be….