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TJ’s big brother wakes him up with a simple order: “Follow me.” By the night’s conclusion, he’ll wish he had stayed in bed. (Humor/Family Life)

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Hannah Cane has taken the underground competitive thumb wrestling world by storm. Her intellect, improvisation, and unrelenting willpower plays a role in defeating her opponents with such efficiency that she’s been nicknamed “The Machine.” At the championship match, however, she’s accused of fraudulence. Is there any way an average sized woman could somehow cheat her way to victory against men twice her size? The answer will surprise you. (Science Fiction)

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Remember that guy you flipped off in the car the other night? You better hope it wasn’t this guy … (Horror)

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“Did you just hear your device laugh at you?  Yes.  You did.  I’m the reason why.  Are you ready to meet me?  Download.  I dare you.  Just don’t do it … alone.” (Horror/Historical Fiction)

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In this short story, a man at a comic book shop discovers a box full of his favorite childhood superhero toys. As he rummages through them, he meets a stranger with a real super power. Although brief, this tale will inspire you, tickle you, and remind you that real heroes surround us every minute of the day.  (Humor/Inspirational/Family Life)

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Cupid’s got a bit of a problem. He now appears old and decrepit, and he’s lost his will to spark romance. In fact, on St. Valentine’s Day, he’s content to merely mope on a park bench, sulking. What has brought Cupid to this lowly state, and is there any way Bernie and Patti can renew his vigor to unite lovers? (Humor/Holiday/Love)

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The shower is a sensory experience, one that can elicit memories both good … and bad.  (Personal Challenge)

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In this brief tale, Eli and Molly collide in a terminal. They are ecstatic to see one another again, yet both state that such a meeting is impossible. Their love has seemingly conquered time and space, but how? And for how long? (Science fiction/Fantasy/Love)

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In this inspiring short story, Lydia decides to take up running rather late in life. It’s about not only the courage to start, but also the will to finish. (Inspirational/Family Life/Sports)

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This heartbreaking short story will likely devastate you, but it will also make you think long and hard about the actions a parent should take when trying to protect a child. (Family Saga)

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Selena Epting finds herself in a dark parking lot with a man thrusting a knife at her and suggesting inexcusable acts. However, a hero emerges, someone ready to take on the perpetrator … but it’s not who you’d expect.  (Holiday/Adventure/Thriller)

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Ron Irlam sits in his den with his wife, waiting for his son to arrive for Father’s Day. But why is Ron so upset, and why does he behave so cantankerously every year even though he desperately loves his son? I’ll give you a hint: it involves cowboys. (Holiday/Humor/Family Life)

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In this short story, the narrator recounts playing army as a little boy with his big brother and the neighborhood kids. Things did not unfold as expected, especially after their parents’ pop up camper came into play. Awkward, hilarious, embarrassing, and even touching, “Bitterness” will take you back to your childhood days … for better or for worse.  (Family Life/Humor)

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Thunder roars, lightning flashes, the rain plummets. Ursula Buckley’s dog, Lady, is in her nook beneath the trailer, but it’s quickly filling with water. Ursula can’t figure out why the dog isn’t getting to safety. Does the old woman dare brave the storm to find out? (Holiday/Suspense/Family Life)

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Jackie Quaid does not like the new neighbor’s dog howling at all hours and using her beautiful lawn as a toilet. She doesn’t like it, and she’s not afraid to do something about it. “Turf War” is a darkly humorous look at how far one woman is willing to go to get what she wants.  (Dark Humor)

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When Russ entered Stubby’s Barbershop, he never expected to encounter The Substitute Barber, nor did he anticipate a conversation regarding passion, dreams, and the nature of happiness. This short story humorously explores responsibility versus desire, the mundane versus the eccentric, and what it is that makes us truly happy in life.  (Humor/Social Commentary)

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This is an Easter egg hunt unlike any other thanks to the grown man running from child to child, stealing their eggs. Rest easy, he has a valid reason for doing so. The only question is whether or not the parents at the event will let him live long enough to explain!  (Holiday/Family Life/Humor)

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Based on a true story … obviously.  (Family Life/Humor)

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They say technology will one day tear us apart, but for some, it will bring us together, especially in the case of two young women traveling to a Jill Thompson fan club meeting. Set in the near future, this short story is optimistic, innovative, and humorous as it propels today’s technological trends to the next level. (Science Fiction/Social Commentary/Technology)

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For some, the miscarried are always remembered … and always loved.  (Family Life/Inspirational)

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Mateo Sandoval has waited since 1946 to win Best Actor. At his age, it’s now or never. We all know crazy things can happen at the Oscars, but no one expected this!  (Humor)

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In these troubled times, would we even recognize a hero if one walked among us? Such is the premise of “The One True.” Part social commentary, part magical realism, this is a story that will resonate deeply.  (Social Commentary/Fantasy/Magical Realism)

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In this disturbing short story, Henry Mansell must return to his boyhood home to handle some unfortunate business. Henry brings his wife and four-year-old son along, and when Henry reads his child a bedtime story in the bedroom from his youth, old demons arise.  (Horror)

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In one of Scott William Foley’s most disturbing tales, a runner happens across a smart phone along a mountain path. After realizing the phone is not secured, and after discovering why the phone lay near the mountain’s edge, the runner takes actions that will both appall and terrify you.  (Psychological Thriller)

 

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In this short October love story, Ramona Stocks, a retired science teacher, and Matthew Campbell, a widower, find romance amidst a torrent of lies and pumpkin pies.  (Humor/Love/Holiday)

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Why would a mother and father bring their small child to a cemetery every Christmas? Why would that child actually be excited to do so? Here’s a hint: there’s a grandmother involved! Some holiday traditions are stranger than others, but rest assured, “Christmas At the Cemetery” will warm the heart.  (Family Life/Humor/Holiday)

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In the tradition of “The Gift Of the Magi,” “Keeping Up With Claus” explores the complicated ritual of both giving and receiving gifts, particularly among family members. This story will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will make you flat out mad at one character in particular. However, no Christmas story should be without redemption, so you can expect to smile by story’s end.  Download today to your Nook or Kindle by clicking the links! (Holiday/Humor/Family Life)

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Craig Clark thought he had the golf course all to himself on Christmas Day, so imagine his surprise when the biggest man he’d ever seen rolled up in a red golf cart decked out in silver sleigh bells.  (Holiday/Humor)

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Utterly unapologetic, Eddie stands fuming outside in the bitter cold while his son, wife, and in-laws sit silently at the dinner table, surrounding a cold turkey.  How did such woeful events arise? Read on to find out! (Humor/Holiday/Family Life)