Lighthearted Short Story

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 ...

I teach yoga, not anger management for feral men with eight-packs and boundary issues. My “Full Moon Flow” class was supposed to be harmless—stretching, breathwork, maybe a little spiritual howling for the tourists. I didn’t expect the sexy guy in the back to actually grow fur mid-downward dog. One second he’s locked in Eye of the Tiger pose, the next he’s got claws, a tail, and absolutely no pants. Now I’ve got a real, live werewolf in my studio—hot, cranky, and very naked. He says he’s “new to this shifting thing” and needs help staying grounded. I say he should stop...

“I wasn’t always self-aware. It took modern magicians called Ecos to work that magic.” So begins the tale of Quercus Sapiens, “Wise Oak,” who decides it’s time to pull up roots and move to a better place with a more plentiful supply of water. Quercus is the first to admit this may well be the stupidest thing he’s ever done, in which case he gives us permission to change his name posthumously to Quercus Stultus. Stupid Oak. He invites us to follow along on his adventures in this heartwarming tale of a tree who takes himself on a little journey, and the unexpected help he gets ...

A remote Tuscan village, a Venetian Christmas, and a devilish surprise in the Alps… In this seasonal trio of travel mysteries, retired teachers Etta and Dora — with their loyal (and mildly melodramatic) hound Napoleon — uncover secrets amid Italy’s most atmospheric winter destinations. ◆ A Tuscan Threat sees our heroes spending a chilly Halloween in a remote area of Tuscany, where they reveal a truth far more terrible than any groaning ghoul or wailing witch that ever haunted the dark autumnal night. Will they solve the puzzle in time to save a family from tragedy? ◆ In the ...

In the magic lands of the Fae Wild, the Goblin King's virility is the lifeblood of the realm. But an insidious curse has put the kingdom on the precipice of a population panic. Enter Thomas Stone: architect, engineer, and unknowing half-blood heir to the goblin throne. Whisked away to a world where baby-making makes the world go round, Thomas finds himself in a pickle thicker than goblin stew. Birth rates are dropping faster than a fairy on a bad flight path, and it’s up to Thomas to save the fae from themselves.

Bo can do things no cat should be able to do. That’s because Bo isn’t really a cat -- or rather, he is a cat, but he’s more than a cat. When Bo’s “owner” catches him typing away on his computer late one night, that’s when the ultimate game of cat and mouse begins. And guess who’s the mouse in this little scenario? This darkly humorous tale is approximately 30 pages in length.

A powerful fae lord who's never lived without servants. A human who refuses to be anyone's maid. Aureniel has never done a chore in his life. Food appears, clothes arrange themselves, baths are drawn. Then he’s banished to the human world—and I’m apparently his only lifeline. He stares down my coffee maker like it’s a riddle. Floods my kitchen with dish soap. Tries to “summon” clean clothes by glaring at my washing machine. He’s proud, completely clueless, and somehow manages to look regal even while hopelessly out of place. Every time I try to help, he acts personally ...

When a six-foot-something fae warrior stomps into my coffee shop demanding “gainful human employment,” I think it’s a joke. But apparently he’s been banished from his realm, stripped of magic, and this is the only place desperate enough to hire him. The problem? He thinks customer service means challenging rude patrons to duels. He tries to froth milk with a battle cry. He insists loyalty cards are a form of fealty contract. And every time I tell him to smile at the customers, he flashes the kind of grin that makes knees buckle and cappuccinos spill. Now I’m stuck training him—...

This humorous short story tells of an alien first contact unlike any other. When Enok-la lands on the White House lawn in what appears to be a simple metal box, all hell breaks loose. As the President is whisked away on Air Force One, the Secretary of State and Director of Homeland Security are left to greet the alien as best they can. But they barely get a word in edgewise before Enok-la makes his presence known to the whole world in a most unusual way. What the alien asks the two emissaries to do is so absurd they are more than a little reluctant to comply. But Enok-la is persuasive -- ...

A handsome and brave though dull-witted barbarian, Yor the Mighty enjoys the solitary life of a wandering adventurer, his only focus to fight and feast while seeking the company of lots of plump womens . . . until one fateful day he chances upon a dangerous quest that earns him two unlikely companions as they cross paths with an evil fiend awaiting them in the local dungeon. 16,000 word short story novella fantasy / comedy / adventure anti-woke content tropes abound

Miss Jemima Bloom has two great passions in life: music and ignoring sensible advice. Which is how she finds herself hauling her beloved pianoforte all the way to the seaside—much to the dismay of her long-suffering maid, the startled innkeeper, and one very irritable naval captain whose carriage she accidentally demolishes in the process. Captain Andrew Montclair wanted a quiet holiday by the sea, not a stranded week in the tiniest village in England with a spirited young lady who can’t seem to go anywhere without that monstrous instrument in tow. Worse, Jemima insists on “cheering ...

In Buttercup Bay, love is the sweetest Halloween surprise. Natalie Dawson, a driven city girl, comes to the charming town of Buttercup Bay for a work project, but the last thing she expects is to fall for the local mountain man. Jack Wilder, the rugged and reclusive hero of the hills, has built his life around solitude—until Natalie arrives, turning his world upside down. As the Halloween festival draws near, they find themselves tangled in more than just the town’s preparations. With ghosts of the past haunting Jack and Natalie questioning her future, will they risk it all for a love ...

When a city boy meets a mountain wolf, sparks—and fur—are bound to fly. After a crushing career setback, architect Logan Mitchell flees the city for a remote mountain cabin, hoping to clear his head. But solitude is the last thing he finds when he meets his rugged, gorgeous neighbor: Rowan Blackwood, a quiet, brooding man building his own cabin by hand. Logan is instantly drawn to Rowan’s powerful body, soulful eyes, and strange, primal energy—but the man is a walking contradiction. He disappears into the woods at night, bristles at every touch, and growls when he thinks no one’s ...

Charlie's Tavern II: More Tall Tales and Outright Lies On the island of Ionia, where ancient magic once stirred, monsters still lurk, and trouble brews. The only thing more dangerous than the creatures outside is the competition inside the tavern. Because when the ale flows, the tall tales get taller, the lies get bolder, and anything can (and probably will) happen. Welcome to book 3 of the Charlie's Tavern Series. The lies are bigger, and the yarns are more twisted because the hangovers are nastier, and the competition is fierce. Listen to the story about the Massacre on the Mountain, have...

Kevin Alvarez is great at math… terrible at love. When his crush, Chloe Ito, asks for tutoring, he thinks formulas can do the flirting for him. Spoiler: they can’t. Between a mom who barges into livestream therapy sessions, a best friend who treats life like a sitcom, and a prom night disaster involving a pineapple, Kevin’s love life is one big comedy of errors. But every mistake is just another chance to refresh and reset—and maybe, finally, get the girl.

Grace had never been more terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust with her life. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a detective to recognize what he did hear... Fear. In a desperate moment of hope, a single number saved her life. Then a complete stranger opened his home offering safety yet Grace knew danger surrounded them.....

For as long as Josh Russom can recall, his heart has belonged to Kiera Haskins. Yet, there's a catch—he's firmly entrenched in the role of her best friend. A safe haven for Kiera, Josh finds himself trapped in the permanent confines of the friend zone, a place where his romantic aspirations seem destined to wither. In an unexpected twist of fate, Kiera, oblivious to Josh's silent longing, invites him to share not just fleeting moments but also the same college dorm. The daily proximity only serves to heighten the bittersweet torture Josh endures, the taste of what could be always ...

Haley and Nana return in a second heartwarming adventure! Having embraced her new meta class, Haley is ready for anything... except, possibly, a plague of seafood! It turns out it's harder than she thought to sit back and let other people handle the problems she really, really wants solved.... This second installment in the adventures of a post-apocalyptic world with a game system imposed on it by magical aliens contains yet another recipe, because (once again), that's the kind of story this is. Curl up with some cornbread and watch Haley craft her way through another quick read!

When Chairman Meow announced his run for Mayor of Pawsburg, nobody took him seriously—until his campaign promises started to make purr-fect sense. Mandatory Naps. Universal Tuna. The Abolition of the Vacuum Cleaner. With a platform like that, who could resist? “Pawlitics: My Cat Runs for Mayor” is a laugh-out-loud political satire that proves even the smallest paws can make the biggest impact. A short, sharp, and delightfully absurd read for cat lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered what would happen if a cat ran the world.

Anna is single - and a passionate reader of kinky erotic fiction. To help her realize her most secret of dreams, she decides to reinvent herself. Raunchy, audacious, sexy: that’s how she pictures herself as New Anna. And who else to accompany such a femme fatale than her very own Mr. Grey! Finding a suitable candidate, however, turns out to be trickier than expected, mostly owing to the fact that dominant billionaires are a rare breed. Instead, the path to Anna’s exciting, new, wannabe submissive life is paved with slippery slopes, extremely questionable first dates, and her housemate ...