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 ...

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.

Billy is an ordinary boy from an ordinary family, but when something unusual happens to him, he becomes quite extraordinary. He finds that he has incredible abilities that take him on a journey all the way to the Olympic Games. The listener is on the edge of their seat, every step of the way, to find out what happens.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.....

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family.Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his ...

Omnibus is an engrossing ride through Jo’s wacky world. There are articles and stories on ski jumps, drumming, music and dogs; even Mary Poppins gets a mention. There’s a friend lost, then found, then slowly lost again as his mind begins to crumble – thank goodness we shared some laughs in days gone by. There’s even a set of Antlers and my favourite aeroplane, the S71 Blackbird at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, England. And then there’s the odd ride on a bus! No ordinary journey this. Many years ago, following some dire health issues, Jo and wife Jan discarded their long-term ...

Melly Woodruff has the worst luck with men. Every time another relationship fails, she jumps on a flight to visit a friend and take her mind off her lack of love. On another broken-hearted trip, a fellow passenger gets out of hand and Wes Truitt, the on board air marshal steps in. It doesn’t take Melly long to remember they’d met before. Because what happens in the airport doesn’t always stay at the airport…

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 ...

An emergency turns into a chance encounter these men will never forget. Rolando is an omega and needs urgent medical attention. David is an alpha and the paramedic who responds to Rolando’s call. Tingles of desire emerge when they meet, but they’ll have to search to find each other again. Orphan Omega is a 11k-word gay mpreg short story with lots of spicy heat and over-the-top love featuring two men who just might be fated mates.

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!

A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life - do both need change in direction? Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future? What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase? And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan? Playing upon a myriad of sentiments and emotions, Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of 12 sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.

A masked ball leads to years of longing until fates change. Sean has longed for an alpha he met years ago, except the alpha was wearing a mask when they crossed paths. Sean fled after the most magical kiss of his life and has regretted it ever since. Ed is Sean’s alpha. They meet again at a wedding years later, and Ed will have to do everything he can to keep Sean from running a second time. Reunited is a 13k-word gay mpreg short story with an alpha and an omega battling for their chance at love. There is lots of spicy, over-the-top love, and two men fighting for a chance at a future ...

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 ...

Heather has always dreamed of leaving behind her quiet island home for a life of high-seas adventure. But when she finally sets sail, things quickly spiral out of control. Attacked by pirates, stranded on an unfamiliar island, and nursing a broken leg, Heather realizes she may have jumped into the adventurer’s life a little too fast. Still, there's no turning back now. Set in a tropical world where humans and monsters live side by side, Hazel Haven: Of Pirates & Castaways kicks off a whimsical, fast-paced trilogy inspired by the wild energy of Japanese anime like One Piece and Ranma ½. ...

Oliver Smith is a certified nerd. He’s a computer genius who would rather spend his time programming than at a football game. But when he sees pretty little Leah Peterson cheering her heart out on the football field during halftime, he can’t tear his eyes away from her. His fascination with her quickly turns to obsession until he stalks her both online and off. Leah is bright and bubbly and popular, and there’s no way he’ll ever be able to get close to her. A beauty like her doesn’t belong with a nerd like him. But when Leah starts failing college algebra, Oliver can be her tutor...

These husbands let loose on Halloween and have tons of fun. Jason and Daniel are husbands, but there’s a clear power dynamic. Daniel is the dom. Jason is his sub. It’s Halloween, and these guys are playing prisoner and cop. Daniel has a lot of plans for Jason and knows exactly which toys his sub needs to feel like a properly punished prisoner. Daddy’s Halloween Treats is a holiday-themed short erotica story about two husbands who have a little BDSM fun, and some of the naughty business might happen outdoors. 10.5k words