Short Storytelling

Winner of the 2025 Audie Award for Short Stories/Collections Includes an afterword written by Stephen King and read by Sean Patrick Hopkins Includes a bonus story, “The Music Room” NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF 2024 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR...

Did you ever wish you could tell a story that leaves others spellbound? Storytelling teacher and champion Margot Leitman will show you how! With a fun, irreverent, and infographic approach, this guide breaks a story into concrete components with ways to improve content, structure, emotional impact, and delivery through personal anecdotes, relatable examples, and practical exercises.

Award-winning author and human rights activist Ishmael Beah brings us The Door to Tamba, a powerful story centered on a mining village in West Africa where the destruction of earth and pollution of life impacts the mind, body, and soul of communities. Hindolo, a storyteller, returns to his hometown after 30 years and recalls the solitary and formidable old man who opened his home to him and introduced a world of literature and imagination, which for many years, was his only escape. Hindolo begins writing the stories down on paper stolen from a nearby mine to share with his classmates.

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

This is a Box Set of Cozy Mystery Books 1-3 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Series Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers - Book 1 Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part-time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a ...

Behind every doorknob, umbrella, old key, cracked mug, or forgotten trinket lies a story waiting to be told. The Secret History of Ordinary Objects explores the quiet magic hidden in plain sight—how everyday items shape lives, alter fates, and hold memories long after people forget them. In this enchanting collection of short stories, ordinary objects become silent witnesses to love, loss, hope, fear, and unexpected turning points. A worn umbrella that chooses who it protects. A doorknob that changes its feel depending on the truth behind it. A lost house key that finds its way to the ...

A heartwarming story about misunderstandings, second chances, and the magic of Christmas love.Lainey's childhood foe is back in town... Lainey Moore loves Christmas in her charming waterfront town of Merryton on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After getting dumped by her fiance last year, she's especially looking forward to volunteering at the town's annual "Christmas on the Bay" festival. She's assigned to decorate the historic Heron Hall for the public house tour, but there's one catch: the new owner is Jay Gamble, an outspoken TV pundit...and her childhood nemesis. Lainey is determined ...

Welcome back, dear reader, to this second set of collected stories of mystery, intrigue, adventure and romance. Here, we present a tale of espionage and safe houses, a story of a hotel murder, two airport mysteries, two winter-season stories a wood-plank piano ... Abducted by aliens ... clam diggers ... the pet sitter ... strange visitors ...So settle in ... Sip a hot cocoa. Let the stories transport you and the images dazzle your senses. Get ready to journey along with Molly and Paige, Angus, Rick, Dominic, Lily and Rosie, Adrian and Vivian, Michael And Bob, Amelia and Daniel, and a giant ...

Every fable begins with an image—three Tarot cards drawn at random—and what follows is both mysterious and deeply human. In this luminous new collection, Linda A. Lavid transforms archetypal symbols into brief, spellbinding stories that explore love, loss, courage, and renewal. Each piece begins with Impressions and Conflict, then rises into the Fable itself, closing with a distilled reflection—Lesson in the Leaves. Together they form a mosaic of meaning: tales that feel timeless yet personal, ancient yet immediate. Whether or not you know Tarot makes no difference. Each image is ...

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 ...

Welcome to the dust-kickin', truth-bendin’, heart-thumpin’ world of Tall Tales of the Old West, where the line between fact and fiction rides the same trail. These aren’t your average cowboy stories. Nope. These are the kind Henry told after two sips of sarsaparilla and a long stare at the sunset—tales steeped in grit, gumption, and a whole lotta "could’ve happened." From gunmen who never missed to goats elected mayor, snake dancers, haunted mines, and gamblers who beat fate itself, each of these 30 yarns captures the wild wonder of the West in its full, untamed glory. Whether ...

Question: What does a dead Kornville councilman, a nationally televised baking competition, and thousands of missing dollars have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive must save Kornville’s new Mayor’s reputation before it is too late. The year is 1966 and Abigail Clive is doing an excellent job as the newly appointed mayor of Kornville, Nebraska. Well, it was going well until her harshest critic turns up dead. To make matters worse, money is missing from the town’s road improvement account, and no one knows where it has gone. Among ...

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

The best-selling author of A Chip Off the Old Black, Black is the New Green, and many more is black for another round of gut-busting stories and essays. This time round, Arthur Black turns his critical eye and warped funny bone to the world beyond Salt Spring Island, lambasting the amateur ballplayer who sued because the sun was in his eyes, the craze for blood sports and our anachronistic fetish for suits and ties.

This is a Box Set of Cozy Mystery Books 4-7 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Series Bad Guys, Bribery, and Blueberry Muffins - Book 4 Question: What does a dead Kornville councilman, a nationally televised baking competition, and thousands of missing dollars have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! The year is 1966 and Abigail Clive is doing an excellent job as the newly appointed mayor of Kornville, Nebraska. Well, it was going well until her harshest critic turns up dead. Amidst all the chaos, a nationally televised baking competition is offering a whopping $10,000 prize for ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a jailhouse interview, a fugitive out for revenge, and a kidnapped judge have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire, Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served. Now that the Butler cousins are locked away, Tabitha and the good people of Kornville, Nebraska, are returning to their peaceful way of life. The Clive family won’t let their guard down while one smart and dangerous mastermind remains at large. When a well-respected judge vanishes...

Question: What does an escaped prisoner, a missing plane, and poisoned pies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served! Eric Sorenson will not give up! The citizens of Kornville, Nebraska, may not see him but the cunning criminal is making his presence known. Is there someone in Kornville helping the foxy fugitive destroy the town? * The Clive family makes some difficult life choices. * Eric Sorenson will not give up without a daring fight. * Sheriff Deborah Ortega discovers a long,...

Telling stories is as old as language itself. Before humans learned how to write, the only way to communicate was through telling stories. In today's world, most of us regard ourselves as bad storytellers. What happened? Telling great stories is a skilled art. Almost anyone can become a first-class storyteller, and you can learn the secrets.

The Apron and the Pen is a deeply moving love story about second chances, healing through creativity, and the quiet power of connection. When Alan, a middle-aged gay writer, begins baking to soothe his soul, he doesn't expect the act of creating cookies to open the door to a powerful new story—both on the page and in his heart. As past love, memory, and unspoken truths rise like dough in a warm kitchen, Alan discovers that the most beautiful relationships don’t always follow a recipe. Tender, wise, and full of emotional resonance, this is a story for anyone who’s ever baked through ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...