We came up with this title for an anthology of ten stories from the pages of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and then had to look up the definition of the word “wringer.”Seems a wringer (easily misspelled as “writer”) used to be an instrument of torture to squeeze stuff. Yup, that fit.So ten writers in ten stories put their characters through wringers in one form or another in these pages, and it turned out honestly, fantastic fun to read.And amazing how all the...

These short stories are like shots of espresso – best downed in one go and guaranteed to leave the heart racing. Hand-picked by bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, they showcase the best of contemporary crime-writing, from masters of suspense and stars of the future alike. Whether ingenious detective story or hardboiled noir, action-packed thriller or stylish historical mystery, these twenty stand-out stories should form the cornerstone of any crime reader's library.Michael Connell...

The second collection in a series, Steve Kenny's Philosophy 101 paints a picture of life as it is seen from inside the mind, and gives a perspective that will, hopefully, widen the reader's own perspective.

DESCRIPTIONHow to talk about sex to a boy must have been on my grandmother's mind one afternoon, years ago, when I was barely ten. Out of nowhere Bubbe, my Jewish grandma, said she had something important to tell me. "Don't let anyone play with your schmekele," she warned, embarrassing me to death. Schmekele is the Yiddish word for penis! She said she was worried I would come to no good like her two sons, my uncles Heshe and Lenny. They were my mother's older brothers, totally screw...

When her aunt's lawyer proves her charges false, Reanne is released from prison into a world in which she is no longer invested, and doesn't recognize. Her short stint was enough to gain her sobriety, but can she hold on to it while she copes with the loss of her mother and father, who both passed away while she was incarcerated?Aunt Abby's intentions are good – as she picks up Reanne from prison and takes her to a salon to get the perfect haircut for all the job interviews she has...

A tiny collection of short stories for kids and other people about tiny little bears and their lives.

The Indies Unlimited 2013 Flash Fiction Anthology Deluxe Edition features a year's worth of winning entries from the IndiesUnlimited.com weekly flash fiction challenge. It contains 51 stories by 24 different authors from around the world, with full color pictures by award-winning photographer K. S. Brooks and thought-provoking prompts by five-star author Stephen Hise. From everyone's favorite caveman named Og to a headsman's haunted chopping block, there are a myriad of genres and stories ...

A Very Long Night is a collection of twenty-seven short literary stories on various life situations, many with surreal twists. Some of the major themes covered herein are obsession, regret, and redemption. In one story, a traveler falls in love with a lovely widow whose husband was murdered. Later, he begins to suspect that she was the murderer. In another story, a dying old man finds redemption in a stray cat that mysteriously appears on his fire escape. In yet another story, a young woma...

Tom craves danger—to forget. He persuades his cousin Will to walk across High Bridge, a single track railroad bridge with no railings. Danger follows them onto the track, and Tom has to has to make a deadly choice.

The idea was simple: tell the scariest story you can, in less than 1,000 words. It sounds easy, but it isn't. A thousand words sounds like a lot until you start writing. In this collection, a wide variety of writers—some professional, many previously unpublished—try their hand at the tricky balance of suspense and brevity. Including stories by: Patricia Abbott • Joel Allegretti • Anthony Ambrogio • Chuck Augello • A.J. Barry • Jenny Bulmanski • Beth Lynn Clegg • Michael R. Colangelo • Alys...

Reeling after being left at the altar, Paige Graham seeks comfort in her secluded cabin. But there's someone sleeping in her bed–a sharp-eyed, sexy stranger who claims to have no memory. While a little digging reveals John's true identity, Paige knows there's more to his past…and more to her feelings.He may have been told who he is, but bodyguard John Cinca isn't satisfied with the answers, especially when they place Paige in danger. With his protective instinct in high gear, John ...