Short Stories

From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER.

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author....

This audiobook, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of all Fyodor Dostoyevky's greatest works: 15 novels and novellas, 18 short stories, a short study of Dostoyevsky by Virginia Woolf, and two books of non-fiction - his Letters and European travel journal....

A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter....

From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles....

Meet Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch and her crazy witch family in this ten-book cozy mystery box set....

From the Whiting and O. Henry–winning author of Private Citizens (“the first great millennial novel,” New York Magazine) comes an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos.

The master at his scarifying best! From heart-pounding terror to the eeriest of whimsy - tales from the outer limits of one of the greatest imaginations of our time....

The Things They Carried’s portrayal of the boots-on-the-ground experience of soldiers in the Vietnam War is a landmark in war writing.....

When her boyfriend bails at the last minute, a New York woman embarks on their couples’ cruise alone to find that maybe the person she was supposed to fall in love with was herself.

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature....

The following books are included: Paingod and Other Delusions, I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream, and From the Land of Fear....

Joe Ledger fans rejoice! Ledger returns with more dynamic adventures with his friends in the industry. 16 adventures edited by Jonathan Maberry and Bryan Thomas Schmidt....

The author presents a collection of seven short stories set in the Outlander universe, including two original stories and featuring beloved character Jamie Fraser....

They mustn't harm a human being, they must obey human orders, and they must protect their own existence...but only so long as that doesn't violate rules one and two....

John Grisham is the acknowledged master of the legal thriller. In his first collection of novellas, law is a common thread, but America’s favorite storyteller has several surprises in store....

A master storyteller at his best - the O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King delivers a generous collection of stories, several of them brand-new....

For the past twenty years, Lee Child has been one of the bestselling authors in the world, thanks to the popularity of his iconic and instantly recognizable hero Jack Reacher. But even at the height of Reacher's fame, Child's short story writing was not confined to the series.

From the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others comes nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories—two published for the very first time....

A collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery - including the original version of “Christmas Adventure”, never before released in the United States....

Lee Child once again demonstrates his mastery of the thriller genre with an unbeatable collection of three Jack Reacher novellas and six short stories....

Miss Marple: The Complete Story Collection gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christie’s short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple....

An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard. The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue - and creatures of all supernatural stripes....

The Union army may be full of bastards, but there's only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta....

A definitive new collection featuring all of the previously published Sookie Stackhouse stories....

Hearken, O seeker of mysteries, to a tome of shadows and dread portent! Within these hallowed pages lie sixty and six harrowing tales, each a journey into the abyss of human desire and the perils that await therein. Set amidst the fog-laden landscapes of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, these narratives chronicle the fateful deeds of those who dared to invoke the mighty spirits of the Ars Goetia through the sacred tongue of the Enochian chants. Boldly do these stories unveil the souls who, in their pursuit of power, love, vengeance, or forbidden knowledge, summoned entities whose ...

Prepare to be plunged into a realm where shadows whisper, time warps, and the very fabric of reality unravels. This collection of 66 spine-chilling tales will drag you into the darkest corners of fear and suspense. Each story stands alone, yet together they weave a tapestry of terror that will haunt your dreams. Encounter the unknown as explorers delve into forbidden depths and unlock ancient evils best left undisturbed. Face relentless nightmares where ordinary objects hold malevolent spirits, and the boundaries between life and death blur. Witness humanity's hubris as technological ...

After the passing of her beloved grandmother, successful marketing executive Courtney Rivera returns to her small Kentucky hometown for the holidays, seeking solace and closure. But as she reconnects with childhood friend Tony Turner, a hardworking farmer with dreams of expanding his family’s legacy, Courtney discovers that the place she thought she left behind may hold the key to her heart. Amidst snow-dusted fields and warm community gatherings, Courtney faces a pivotal choice between her fast-paced city life and the deep-rooted love blossoming between her and Tony. As they work ...

Love travels faster than Morse code this Christmas in Thunder Creek. Anna Cremer's expert fingers can translate any telegraph message - except the one telling her how to save her father's legacy. Facing mounting debts and professional prejudice in 1870s Boston, she accepts a proposal from Wyoming rancher Edward Wegman: marriage in exchange for running Thunder Creek's new telegraph office. Edward needs a competent operator before winter isolates his growing town. He isn't looking for love - his first wife's tragic death taught him the dangers of frontier romance. But Anna's quiet strength ...

A promise of love, a miracle, and a treat that will tie your heart into knots! Let's begin with introducing you to the grumpiest Scrooge around – Army Veteran and former medic, Houghton. The gruff man served many tours in Afghanistan, but one thing can bring him to his knees faster than a foreign enemy. His wife, Jill. Except there is a problem. Now, the couple is facing a twist in their hard-earned Happily Ever After that neither expected, threatening the secret he's kept for months now. When the cookie crumbles, how do you pick up the pieces, realizing that things are still incredibly ...

She's the town mayor who needs his help. He's unwilling to help...until he meets her. Working by her side is an adventure he can't refuse. A mountain man is standing in front of me. And he's not happy. As the very overwhelmed town mayor, I barely remember sending a notice to his business, directing them to put signs up in their customers' yards. They're creating a traffic hazard with their fancy light shows, and the town sheriff is asking for action. But I want to help this guy. Not only because I'm a people pleaser but also because I'm drawn to him. Since I can't find volunteers, I may ...

Jenna Livingston thought she had it all figured out—a promising career in New York City and a life filled with ambition. But when she returns to her charming hometown in Florida for the holidays, she finds herself reconnecting with the warmth of family, faith, and the memories of a love she left behind. As Jenna navigates the joyful chaos of Christmas preparations, she unexpectedly reunites with her high school sweetheart, Alvin Bean. Now a dedicated member of the local church, Alvin invites her to join him in a community outreach program that opens Jenna's heart to the true spirit of the...

Sometimes the clearest picture develops when you least expect it... Isabelle Harp is a photographer with an eye for the extraordinary—if only someone would notice. Lost in a sea of city lights and gallery rejections, her dream of showcasing her work is fading. To keep her head above water, she takes a job at Vintage Visions, a quaint camera shop that feels as stuck in time as she does. Henry Monroe is a former war photojournalist who has seen the world in shades of gray. Haunted by images he can't unsee, he's packed away his camera—and his passion—for good. Or so he thinks. When ...

Raine Returning was never going to be easy, but when I face Garret—a gruff, guarded bear shifter—his distrust is as undeniable as the attraction crackling between us. I long for acceptance, for home, for love. But with my brother's plans threatening to tear everything apart, can I risk opening my heart to the one man determined to resist me? Garret She's the last person I should trust—a potential spy with fire in her eyes and a spirit that challenges my every defense. My bear recognizes Raine as ours, but my duty demands caution. With threats looming, I'm torn between the need to ...

Under the Mistletoe: A Love Rekindled follows Ryleigh and Ziyon, two star-crossed lovers. They find their worlds torn apart as they embark on two separate journeys- Ziyon to the marines and Ryleigh to college. Their love story, rooted in the enchanting backdrop of Evergreen Falls, a Christmas haven in the south, takes an emotional turn. Their last Christmas together becomes a bittersweet farewell marked by a mistletoe kiss in the town square. Fast forward four years, and fate brings them back together. Ziyon, now a marine, returns to Evergreen Falls for a special assignment with the Toys ...

She's just passing through town. He may have to tempt her into staying. When a construction truck pulls into the driveway while I'm walking the dog with a horrific case of bedhead, I don't know what to expect. It's barely daylight. What's going on? The man who steps out of the truck makes me regret not having a scrap of makeup on my face. He's drop-dead gorgeous, plus he's good with dogs. But I'm only in this town as a house sitter. I'll be leaving by the weekend. That means I shouldn't get too involved with this man. As irresistible as he may be. Tangled Lights with the Mountain Man is an ...

My plan was to finish my work and make it home for Christmas. Instead, a series of unfortunate events has me stranded on a mountain with the hottest grump in Western NC. My temporary neighbor, billionaire Hale Winters, is broody and annoyingly sexy. He looks like he stepped right out of L.L. Bean—and makes it clear I don’t belong here. Too bad for him, I’m not going anywhere. I’ve got a deadline and zero patience for a man with a savior complex. But with a snowstorm trapping us in his remote cabin, keeping my distance isn’t an option. What starts as disdain turns into late-night ...

After years of chasing success in the fast-paced world of New York City, Bella York is burnt out and in desperate need of a break. When her big event is unexpectedly canceled, she reluctantly returns to her small hometown of Pine Ridge, Tennessee, for the holidays. She plans to rest, recharge, and get back to city life as quickly as possible—until she runs into her old flame, Hugh Blake. Now a firefighter and beloved member of the tight-knit community, Hugh never forgot Bella or the future they could have had together. As they work side by side to save the town’s Christmas Eve festival,...

Serena Blake has made a career out of crafting perfect love stories for her clients, but her own love life? A certified disaster. Fresh off a heartbreak from her ex, DeShun—the man who promised her forever but gave it to someone else—Serena escapes to a secluded mountain lodge to reclaim her peace and find herself again. She didn’t expect Luke Monroe. Tall, chocolate, and all kinds of fine, Luke is the owner of the lodge, and he’s nothing like Serena anticipated. A self-made businessman with a past that’s just as complicated as hers, Luke left the chaos of corporate life—and a ...

A grumpy single dad and a nanny in a feel-good holiday romance. I don’t like Christmas; it’s too messy. But when the new nanny moves in, she fills the house with sunshine and Christmas songs. They make my ears bleed, and she makes my blood run hot. But Freya’s the nanny; she’s off-limits and only here until my sister arrives. But when Freya leaves, I realize too late what she means to me. Can I convince her I’m not the miserable grump she thinks I am and prove to her that even a Christmas grinch can be happy with the right woman? Wild Christmas is a single dad and nanny, grumpy/...

Even if traditional books have felt frustrating to listen to, these short, accessible stories will keep your mind engaged and heart warmed.

From Eliza Clark, the author of the brilliant novels Boy Parts and Penance and one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists, comes a fierce, visionary and darkly comic story collection. A woman welcomes a parasite into her body. A teenager longs for perfect skin. A scientist tends to fragile alien flora. A young man takes the night into his own hands. Unsettling, revelatory, and laced with her signature dark humor, Eliza Clark’s debut short story collection plumbs the depths of that most basic human feeling: hunger.

Clay Warren, a cowboy returning from working as a journalist in New York City, finds himself face-to-face with his childhood sweetheart, Abigail Sloan, now a single mother fighting to preserve her family's farm. Clay left twelve years ago for the city, breaking Abigail’s heart. As they co-chair a charity event for the town's Christmas festival, old feelings resurface, igniting a spark that neither can ignore. As Clay and Abigail navigate their rekindled feelings while organizing the charity event, they must confront their pasts and the challenges of the present. As Clay helps Abigail with...

He unknowingly shuts her out of an annual tradition. But he's all too willing to make it up to her. For decades, the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony has used a tree from my family's farm. Not this year, though. This year, one of the town's mountain men found an oversized tree from a Christmas tree farm in another state. This is personal. But when I confront that mountain man, he's kind, apologetic, and hotter than hot. In fact, I have a hard time resisting him. Is falling for him a betrayal? If so, I might be in trouble. Hot Cocoa with the Mountain Man is an OTT age gap holiday ...

From the author of “Tales from Beneath the Crypt” comes another collection of short stories that are sure to scare even the most devoted of horror fans. From creepypastas to true horror stories, urban legends to stalkers, there’s a story for everyone who wants to know what is truly lurking in the darkness.

Harper Sterling. Acclaimed publisher. Fiercely independent. Resolved to keep her heart locked away after a devastating betrayal. Then she meets Ethan. Talented writer. Eager protege. A man whose passion for storytelling is only rivaled by his growing desire for Harper. What starts as a professional mentorship quickly becomes complicated. Ethan, with his irresistible charm and youthful allure, breaks down Harper's carefully constructed walls. Despite her resolve to keep things strictly business, Harper finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected. Just as Harper begins to imagine a ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories for readers who would enjoy a stroll through a graveyard after midnight. Hark! Don’t read this book if a deranged maniac has escaped from the local asylum. Otherwise, enjoy the horror! The creepers include:BLOOD AND SNOW: Members of a team sent to the Scandinavian mountains to develop a new ski resort are disappearing one by one. THE LAST WISH: Tom buys a strange blue bottle from a flea market and discovers a genie inside who grants three wishes. DINNER AT LUGOSI: A vicious food critic receives an invitation from a renowned restaurant whose ...

Winter in Springbrook sparkles with Christmas magic, but event planner Frankie Laurie isn’t prepared for the unexpected snowstorm that sweeps into town just as she’s about to launch the annual Candy Cane Lane festival. Tasked with creating a holiday wonderland, Frankie’s enthusiasm is matched only by her hope that this year’s festival will bring the community together. However, her plans take a turn when she meets Sean Morrison, a down-to-earth widower and single dad who’s still healing from the loss of his wife. As the snow falls and the two are thrown together in the charming ...

In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, Jewish watchmaker Jakob is sent to Auschwitz, where he uses his skills to survive while witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust. As the camp strips away his humanity, Jakob risks everything to protect the weak, finding small acts of kindness in a world overcome by cruelty.

Jax A solitary bear, I've learned to live with the ghosts of my past and the ever-present threat of the rival shifters in the mountains. The holiday season offers fleeting warmth, but I keep my distance. My job is to watch over the townsfolk, not get involved. Until a persistent journalist stumbles into my world, challenging my resolve to remain alone and igniting unexpected desire with her fiery spirit. Mia Jax is a mystery I can't resist—brooding, enigmatic, haunting the shadows of our mountain town. I'm driven to uncover the truth about him and his elusive clan, but when I find myself ...