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12 flash fiction stories. Sexy. Raunchy. Fun.

Andrea prefers to eat only bananas. Her therapist has a theory why and encourages Andrea to test the theory. She does. Her diet is about to change, drastically, and nothing will ever be the same.

Ella Moreau enters the high-stakes world of Culinary Clash determined to prove her refined French training makes her the best. Focused, disciplined, and precise, she thrives under pressure, until Ryan Carter waltzes in. The rebellious, self-taught fusion chef exudes effortless confidence, his chaotic, instinct-driven style clashing directly with Ella’s methodical approach. From the very first challenge — a mystery box of fiery ingredients - their rivalry ignites, sparking heated banter and reluctant admiration. As the competition unfolds, their contrasting techniques put them at odds.

Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun.

The dreams have come to warn her. Now Violet must not let the men take her away from beloved husband and beautiful home. The only way to stop them is to take the evil from their bodies.

Luke Flynn discovers suddenly, alongside the rest of his classroom, that one of the other, young students in the class filled with five and six-year-olds had gone missing. Two weeks later, the girl returns, yet she's different, her personality having mysteriously flipped, though she has no recollection of how she'd previously acted. Luke, his classmates, the teachers and the parents are put under a lot of strain as they try to prevent the other children from going missing and having the same fate, though as a pattern unfolds, it's proved to be futile.

These women are hot. These women will do anything to win. The husbands will watch. Can Kendra make it through another round? Will Caleb be pleased?

Missy, a young woman of average intelligence, wants to keep her new home in a community of geeky geniuses. But with a high-school education and no work skills to speak of, what could she possibly offer this population?

Sometimes a woman likes to play games with the mind of a man. But sometimes those games are fun.

During her journey, Officer Bloom finds a web of lies that reveals the dark secrets of those closest to Leah. As the truth emerges, she must confront her doubts and fears to bring the culprits to justice. She must give Leah the justice she deserves—a young mother isolated and judged harshly by the pastor and his flock. Despite her efforts to fit in, Leah was often seen as an outsider by the community. The pastor's influence led many to view her with suspicion and disdain, making her feel alienated and alone.

Social Facilitator is the job title they’re giving Missy. It fits enough, and now there’s a new group of recruits for her to entertain. How far will she take it this time?

When compassionate, vegetarian dentist Dr. Emma Grant meets Sergeant Caleb Bennett, a battle-scarred soldier haunted by his past, their connection is instant—unexpected, but undeniable. A routine dental visit sparks a slow-burning romance, but danger lurks in the shadows. Someone from Caleb’s past is watching… waiting… and when Emma becomes the target, their relationship is put to the ultimate test.

They’ve tied Nasha to a contraption on wheels. The remaining competitors are taking aim.

Each of us began life as a single cell. From this humble origin, we embarked on a risky journey fraught with opportunities for disaster. Yet, amazingly, we reached our destination intact, emerging as dazzlingly complex, exquisitely engineered assemblages of trillions of cells. This metamorphosis constitutes one of nature's most spectacular yet commonplace magic tricks—and one of its most coveted secrets. In From One Cell, physician and researcher Ben Stanger offers a glimpse into what scientists are discovering about how life and the body take shape.

Maya Collins moves to Willow Creek for a fresh start, hoping to focus on her novel. Instead, she meets Luke Bennett, the town’s beloved firefighter, after nearly setting her kitchen on fire. Their relationship begins with teasing and undeniable chemistry, but Maya, guarded by past heartbreak, resists the growing connection between them. Despite her best efforts to avoid Luke, they keep crossing paths. He pushes her to take risks, both in life and love, while she slowly uncovers the depth behind his easygoing nature — especially when she finds letters he wrote to his late firefighter father.

In a quiet town where everyone knows your name, Zoe's thriving restaurant becomes the center of a chilling mystery. When her best friend vanishes without a trace and cryptic threats begin to surface, Zoe is thrust into a dangerous game of secrets, lies, and someone watching from the shadows. With the help of Jeff — a calm, determined man with a protective streak - and his surprisingly intuitive Siamese cat, Noah, Zoe must unravel a mystery that hits far too close to home. As the stakes rise and danger creeps closer, trust is tested, love is kindled, and the truth could shatter everything.

Anne wakes up in a psychiatric hospital with no idea how long she's been there--only that something broke inside her. Days blur into each other in a haze of group therapy sessions, bland meals, and the quiet ache of missing home.

When a rough-around-the-edges hockey player with a soft spot for his Boston Terrier walks into a quirky salon in a small British Columbia town, he meets his match in a sarcastic, no-nonsense New York stylist. Harry Drake is recovering from an injury and dodging questions about his NHL future. Jules Romano is avoiding anything that smells like commitment after a heartbreak that nearly crushed her career. Their first encounter is anything but smooth, but fate—and a dog in a tiny sweater—has other plans.

It’s National Championship time. The wives are amazing. Can Kendra compete? What’s in store for the wives in these games that keep getting sexier? Caleb can’t wait to see.

London, 1895. Former Baker Street Irregular Tim Badger is determined to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Sherlock Holmes, by opening his own consulting detective agency with his partner, Benjamin Watson. The intrepid duo are ready to make a name for themselves . . . if only they had clients! Their luck changes when Sherlock recommends his protégés to Thomas Brent. Brent is eager to find out who killed his master, Horace Quinn, during a séance. What was Quinn desperately trying to find out from his deceased business partner, Stephen Latimer, before he was stabbed?