Personal Short Stories

Your body is tired, but your mind refuses to slow down. Thoughts loop. Muscles stay tense. The day replays itself long after the lights are off. Sleep feels close, yet just out of reach. Bedtime Stories for Stressed Adults: Fantasy Tales was created for nights exactly like this. This collection of soothing, guided meditation short stories is designed to help you step out of stress and into deep, restorative sleep through immersive fantasy worlds that feel safe, slow, and grounding.

Don't wait until it's too late to reconnect—these 30 uplifting short stories for elderly listeners ignite forgotten memories and create the meaningful connections families treasure forever.

Communication is more than just talking. It is about knowing how to act in a meeting, how to tell a good story, and how to understand the people around you. In Underrated, you will get 101 quick lessons that teach you the "unwritten rules" of life and work. What is inside? This book is not a boring textbook. It is a collection of short stories on: Public Speaking: How to tell if you’ve talked too long and how to use the same tips the world’s best speakers use. Work Life: How to deal with boring jobs, how to manage younger workers, and how to get noticed at the office.

As we age, memories can fade, affecting not only recall but also connections with loved ones. Engaging in brain-stimulating activities like reading can slow cognitive decline, as noted by the American Academy of Neurology. This book offers an enjoyable way to exercise your memory and bring details back into focus. With short stories set in familiar outdoor settings, you’ll be transported into the great outdoors from the first chapter.

What if you’re not stuck — just not seeing clearly? Most people don’t fail because they lack effort. They struggle because they miss what’s shaping their choices. Fear disguised as logic. Comfort disguised as safety. Assumptions disguised as truth. Hidden Truths is a collection of 10 powerful short parables designed to expose the blind spots quietly influencing your decisions, relationships, and growth. Each story is simple. Each lesson is sharp. Each insight is practical. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Recognize mental traps before they limit you ✔ Question assumptions that ...

Sheriff Jones Fontana loves his city more than anything… But with a looming empire on the border, promising complete subjugation, Estegrad’s freedom may not last long. Jones faces an impossible choice. Risk the survival of his city. Or its freedom. Will Estegrad survive? And will it ever be the same? The City at the Edge of Progress is a dystopian short story where freedom must be fought for, where underdogs rise against their oppressors, and honour and loyalty work hand in hand with a desire for liberty. A must-read for fans of dystopian speculative fiction and stories of resistance.

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In her new collection of autobiographical essays, Nino Gugunishvili offers her reflections and meditations on grief and loss, on friendship and longing, on memory and aging, on writing, and not writing, told through her personal experiences, forming an intimate, confessional narrative.

In a busy world, it’s easy to let the small, meaningful moments slip by unnoticed. The Thankful Hours invites you to slow down, look closer, and remember the people, places, and experiences that shape a life. Inside, you’ll find 40 heartwarming short stories that celebrate the connections, kindnesses, and quiet joys that often go unspoken. Each story is a window into a moment worth holding onto, from unexpected conversations with strangers, to cherished family traditions, to the places that feel like home the instant you step inside.

In King Maker, you'll find 101 bite-sized stories, thought-provoking essays, and powerful insights designed to sharpen your communication skills in every aspect of life. Whether you're delivering a speech, telling a story, or simply making conversation, this book will help you connect, persuade, and leave a lasting impression.

The First Chapter is an anthology that traces the evolution of Michael Maxwell's storytelling, from his earliest short stories to the polished prose of today. Spanning decades of creative growth, this collection showcases a variety of narratives—from flash fiction that captures raw, fleeting moments to The Whistler, an epic fantasy adventure written for his oldest son. In The Whistler, a young man sets off on a daring quest to reach the sea—a feat no one in his small village has ever attempted—making this tale a thrilling journey of discovery, courage, and wonder for young adults. For...

"Glimpses in Time: A Collection of Memoirs and More" is an evocative anthology that invites readers to journey through the personal landscapes of memory, reflection, and lived experience. The book comprises a series of memoirs and supplementary writings—ranging from essays to vignettes—that collectively offer a tapestry of moments drawn from the author’s life and, at times, the lives of others. Each piece serves as a window into a distinct period, emotion, or event, rendered with sensitivity and narrative grace. The writing style is accessible yet deeply engaging, balancing ...

The ceremony itself is just two words: "I do". But lots more has been written about the anticipation, the event, and the aftermath, and The Voices of Marriage gathers the best poems ever written on this most extraordinary moment, at once the most private and the most public, in a person's life. From Shakespeare to our own day, here are poets whose lines sparkle with wit, or hush with mystery.

This book is a compilation of short stories and metaphors: mind-changing short stories and metaphors and about moving forward. They are available as separate publications, but have now been brought together in one book to offer greater value. The stories are set out alphabetically by their titles. Metaphors have long given insights into the difficulties of people and have shown the ways in which we can escape or improve.

Can this tale that my Pinnochi chair tells spell trouble for a certain someone? My Pinnochi chair has a secret, but how is the secret going to benefit us? Just how true is this Pinnochi one page short story?

Have you ever wanted to write your life story but felt overwhelmed by the process? Extraordinary You is here to change that. Whether you believe your life is full of extraordinary moments or simply a collection of everyday experiences, your story matters—and with AI as your co-pilot, telling it has never been easier. This guide demystifies memoir writing, making it accessible to everyone, even if you’ve never written more than a social media post. With tools like ChatGPT, custom AI assistants, and Wababai, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Define your target reader persona and craft a ...

The classic, bestselling title today’s parents grew up with—Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 25th Anniversary Edition has been refreshed and updated with additional, new stories to help today’s teens be the happiest, best versions of themselves. It’s time to discover who you really are...

Versatile is a collection of 101 short pieces that help you become a better communicator. Each story, essay, or insight is written in a way that’s easy to read and understand. The topics cover everything from giving better speeches to handling awkward conversations, improving writing, building better habits, and understanding people. Whether you want to get better at public speaking, talk to others more confidently, or just enjoy interesting takes on everyday situations, this book is for you. You can read it from start to finish or flip to any chapter that grabs your attention.

IKarma’s Last Kiss is a tale of mystic love, sacred sensuality, and soul-deep transformation. Elara Quinn—a mother, mystic, and keeper of stories—is bound to Cassian Vale by a love that transcends lifetimes. In the quiet hours between moonrise and memory, their bodies speak in a language older than words—each touch a prayer, each breath a vow. Together, they raise Solon, a radiant soul whose teachings ripple through the ether, until death and disappearance shatter the sanctuary they built. Left to grieve alone, Elara descends into the underworld of loss, only to rise through ritual,...

Uncover unforgettable tales of life, love, and laughter — enjoy 50 short stories that will warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and help you relieve stress and enhance your memory starting today.