Funny Shorts

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

Sally has recently left an unfulfilling job to volunteer at a living history museum, where she is assigned to the Death House. Every day, she dons Victorian mourning garb and describes traditional funeral services to tourists. It sounds depressing as hell, but for Sally, it’s less depressing than her tepid marriage to her childhood sweetheart. This becomes all too clear when she accidentally travels through time and space to a liminal world where the ghosts of the living history museum haunt its grounds. There, she meets and falls hard for Victorian-era pretty boy Nathaniel.

A Remarkable Gift Under $20 for Seniors or Anyone Cherishing Nostalgic Golden Years Take a stroll down memory lane with heartfelt stories crafted especially for seniors. From the vibrant 1940s to the transformative 2000s, Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors brings the essence of each decade to life through light, inspiring, and nostalgic tales. With 100 thoughtfully selected stories, we’ve also included an EXTRA bonus of 20 additional stories, making this collection even more delightful. That’s 120 stories in total, providing endless moments of joy and reflection for you or your loved ...

One drunk night. One dating quiz. One very grumpy alien husband. Harper Valdez thought she was taking a joke personality quiz. She woke up on an alien planet, matched to a seven-foot blue commander who looks at her like she's a math problem he can't solve. Commander Vyrak wanted a proper Vraxian mate. Instead, he got a sarcastic human in taco pajamas who argues with him, breaks every cultural rule, and accidentally proposes to him twice in the first week. They have thirty days to dissolve the match. The only problem? His tail keeps reaching for her. Her heart keeps racing when he's near. ...

Her fantasy is coming true – but can she trust it? Ever since Barb’s friend Vanessa got into a committed relationship with two men, she’s been fantasizing about what it would be like to have two people focused on her and giving her pleasure. But when she meets best friends Aaron and Carter at a nightclub, it seems too good to be true. These hot younger guys can’t possibly be interested in her, right? But they keep coming around, chipping away at her resistance until she starts to believe that maybe she’s finally found the two guys who can give her the happily ever after she’s ...

The Laugh-Out-Loud Library – Funny Stories for Every Mood Welcome to the wackiest library in the world… where nothing makes sense and that’s exactly the point! From homework that hides in the sock drawer to dragons who sneeze fireballs, The Laugh-Out-Loud Library – Funny Stories for Every Mood is a wonderfully weird collection of tales designed to tickle funny bones, twist your imagination, and leave readers (and reluctant readers) rolling on the floor snorting with laughter. Perfect for bedtime, giggle-time, or anytime a child needs a blast of silly fun, this book is packed with ...

As the owner of a quirky bakery in the heart of Manhattan, Ella juggles a playful bet with her friends that pushes her to step outside her comfort zone—one wild fling at a time. When a sexy, mysterious plumber shows up to fix her latest disaster, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected chemistry, witty banter, and simmering tension. But James isn’t just another notch on her belt. Beneath his rugged charm and magnetic smile lies a tangle of dark secrets that could upend everything Ella thought she knew. As their connection deepens, she must decide if she’s willing to risk...

Oliver listens to way too many true crime podcasts. So when he meets Roman—a man with custom suits, mysterious scars, and intense conversations about "territory" and "loyalty"—he knows the score. Roman is definitely in the Mob. And honestly? Oliver is so ready to be a mob wife. He’s baking lasagna. He’s establishing alibis. He’s pointedly not asking why Roman comes home at 3:00 AM with shredded clothes and dirt under his fingernails. Roman is confused. He’s just a wolf shifter trying to keep his pack in line. He has no idea why his sweet, librarian mate keeps asking if he needs ...

Grace Livingston Hill’s Lost Gems Rare Short Stories of Faith, Love, and Everyday Miracles Edition – Plus One Brand-New Story for Today) Step back into a gentler era when a single act of kindness could change a heart forever—and discover that the same God who worked in village post offices and church choirs is still working today. This exclusive collection gathers ten of Grace Livingston Hill’s most cherished (and long-forgotten) early magazine stories—heartwarming gems written before her famous novels, each one brimming with gentle humor, quiet faith, and the unmistakable touch ...

Motherhood has turned out to be a lot weirder and lonelier than Mary anticipated - has the world gone crazy, or has she? Most of the time, it feels like both. But when her oldest starts kindergarten, Mary meets another mom, Fiona, and the two form an unusual yet exhilarating friendship. There’s only one problem: Mary doesn’t really like Fiona’s husband, Andreas. What begins as a minor irritation keeps intensifying and changing shape in Mary’s mind as Andreas’s perceived wrongdoings pile up, until she can’t distinguish integrity from self-sabotage.

Nash: She’s the one thing I can’t have The only thing I’ve ever wanted My best friend’s little sister Now she’s here: the one place I never expected to see her When Nicole shows up at my beach house I know all bets are off Her innocence might not be safe, But no matter what, I’ll protect her heart. Grab your longboards, readers! Nash is a possessive older man who knows what he wants! And right now, what he wants is his best friend’s curvy, innocent little sister! No cliffhangers, wipeouts, or cheating to be found here. Just a quick and steamy ride on a tropical paradise. Grab ...

LOVE HUNTIN’ AND OTHER CRAZY HILLBILLY STORIES Volume 4 of MUSING APPALACHIA Hillbillies are peculiar critters, found only in the Appalachian Mountains…where real life often seems stranger than fiction. These stories weave mountain customs and folklore into the lives of whimsical characters who were mostly sane (give or take a little). I write about the more eccentric, humorous, and fun-loving folks I’ve run across…sprinkled with a few embellishments here and there. . The book features forty-two uproariously funny tales: The Jay Bird Boys Talk Trash The Snuggle Inn Half-Star Hotel ...

Wesley is a disgrace to the moon. As a werewolf, he should be ripping throats and howling at the stars. Instead, he’s a strict vegan who faints at the sight of rare steak and apologizes to squirrels. He’s the pack disappointment, surviving on tofu and shame. There’s only one thing that tempts his inner beast: Bear. Bear isn’t a shifter. He’s the massive, bearded, blood-splattered human who owns the artisanal butcher shop down the street. He handles cleavers like extensions of his own thick arms and smells like smoke, iron, and pure, unadulterated masculinity. Wesley has no ...

Samantha Moon is ready for her first real vacation in nearly a decade. With a little money in her pocket from the sale of a mansion left to her by her vampire sire, Sam sets her sights on a whirlwind European tour... This complete collection includes: Banshee Moon - First stop... Ireland! When a dark shadow races across her hotel suite, followed by something evil watching her son from an ancient suit of armor, Samantha Moon is about to discover that her trip to the Emerald Isle is going to be anything but relaxing. Moon Monster - Sam books a two-hour tour of the infamous Loch with her ...

From the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja! Garage sales can be so rad... unless you accidentally sell your most prized possessions. Davy Spencer's favorite collectibles got sold at his parents' garage sale, and now he has to survive a high-speed chase, a waterballoon attack, and an angry bird to get them back. Short Cuts are quick reads - perfect for when you don't have time for a full length book, like on the ride to school, after dinner, or right before bedtime! Short Cuts is a funny book for kids 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcus Emerson is the author...

She’s my best friend’s little sister -- and my secret crush. Now she’s tempting me at work every single day. Maeve: I’ve always played by the rules. Built a business from scratch. Kept things professional, especially when it comes to Ariel, one of my best friends and business partners. But then her little sister Ashley joins the company, and suddenly I’m in trouble. Ashley’s not the awkward kid I remember. She’s brilliant, confident, drop-dead gorgeous… and completely off-limits. I’m her boss. She’s my best friend’s baby sister. And I am absolutely not fantasizing ...

This growly mountain man never stood a chance. Jenny I don’t take risks. I make plans, follow rules, and stay exactly where I’m supposed to be. Until I step off the trail to save a stranded dog… and end up stuck on the side of a ravine with no way out. Then he finds me. Micah is big, gruff, and built like he belongs to the mountains. The kind of man who gives orders in a low voice and expects you to listen… and somehow makes you want to. He rescues me like it’s nothing. I should thank him and go back to my perfectly controlled life. Instead, I invite him to dinner. And one night ...

Jackson Paul had comfortably settled into a quiet life; teaching, research, and a quick drink with a friend once a week down at the bar. After a devastating breakup, it had seemed best and just became second nature. Budget cuts at his university, Rochester Technic, leave him not only unemployed, but forced to reinvent himself at forty-three. With a little money in savings, the plan turns towards making documentaries, and how to keep those savings from evaporating overnight while waiting for a little success to roll in. The tutoring gig his old chair up at the university recommended him for ...

"The audiobook narrated by Avi Roque is delightful." - Buzzfeed "Narrator Avi Roque delivers a perfectly paced performance in this concise audiobook...holding listeners hostage until the house reveals its terrifying secrets." -AudioFile Magazine From T. Kingfisher, the award-winning author of...

Dr. June Miller is a genius chemist, not a wolf-tamer. But when a lab accident drenches her in "Compound X"—a synthetic pheromone mimicking a female wolf in peak heat—she becomes the most wanted snack in Chicago. She flees into the nearest bar, which happens to be The Den. Enter Colton. He owns the bar, runs the city, and has been celibate for a decade. One whiff of June, and his control snaps. He saves her from a bar brawl of drooling wolves, scoops her up, and locks her in his high-security penthouse for "protection." Trapped together while the chemical wears off, the line between ...