Anthologies & Short Stories

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

Londyn McCormack didn’t have a typical childhood. She ran away at sixteen and spent her youth searching for a place to call home. She’s built a good life for herself through hard work and a little luck, but after a devastating divorce, she’s running away again.

A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life....

Some men are just off-limits. Like, say, all the other football players in the league…. I have to stop replaying the one night I spent with my rival.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio....

Looking for your next small town romance binge? The Lost & Found series is now available in a single bundle. Steamy romance, a heartfelt found family, and enough suspense to keep you guessing.

The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts...

An exclusive collection featuring the four novels of Julia Quinn’s Georgian-set Bridgerton prequel series, following the close friends and neighbors of the charming, powerful Bridgerton family—the Rokesbys. In her inimitable style – full of wit, wisdom, gossip, and romance – Julia Quinn...

An all-new collection of the six brand new duet recordings of the #1 NYT Bestselling Big Rock series Big Rock by Lauren Blakely! This is the ONLY collection that features all six new duet productions of the rom coms from her beloved series!

This audiobook brings together 13 uproarious short stories and one novella, focused on Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. His stories are celebrated as heroic propaganda pieces, but he’s simply trying to stay alive in a hostile galaxy....

Sable just wants an escape from the corner of the world she's trapped in, but what lies outside is far more dangerous… Sable would do anything to break free from the ruthless gang boss she's indebted to before he corrupts her younger sister or discovers Sable's magical ability to sense the...

Men tremble at the sound of their names while women run, their lives flashing before their eyes. They’re the monsters under your bed, the boogeymen in your closet. Every living soul fears them. They’re relentless and they’re coming to play.

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Name is Lucy Barton and the Oprah’s Book Club pick Olive, Again “Fiction lovers, remember this name: Olive Kitteridge. . . . You’ll never forget her...

This bundle includes Just One Night, Just One Scandal, Just One Chance and Just One Spark.

Welcome to Magnolia Falls! This charming and close-knit small town is home to five best friends who are more akin to brothers. Romeo, River, Kingston, Nash and Hayes may appear to be the guys from “the wrong side of the tracks,” but there isn’t a more loyal and protective group than this one.

Contains all three books in The Jane Harper Trilogy: The Sentinel, The Raven, and The Host. In the icy darkness of the Arctic Ocean, a violent showdown between ruthless whale hunters and fervent environmentalists ends in explosive catastrophe: both ships sinking into the frigid abyss. Marooned...

Welcome to The Bookworm Bookshop & Café, where the coffee is warm, the friendships are strong, and murder is never far from the next chapter. Join Gemma, Mavis, and the rest of Belper’s quirky residents as they turn amateur sleuths.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Patrick Gibson, known for his roles in The OA, The Tudors and The Passing Bells. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Declan Kiberd 'Everybody knows now that Ulysses is the greatest novel of the century' Anthony...

The following books are included: Paingod and Other Delusions, I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream, and From the Land of Fear...

Set in small town Montana, this sports romance series follows a group of football coaches and players. From a single dad to a second chance to a surprise pregnancy to enemies-to-lovers to fake dating, fall in love with all four stories in the Treasure State Wildcats series.

Motive. Means. Opportunity. Without proof of all three, the guilty can walk free. But even with an alibi, the innocent can still be condemned.

Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast, the employees find it anything but fun....

One day, I was a regular college student, working a boring job and studying for finals - and the next, I was transformed into some strange creature of the night. Now, I’ve got powers I don’t understand, I can change my appearance with a thought, and I’m having odd cravings....

Set in small town Montana, this romantic suspense series follows a group of unlikely heroes looking for redemption and the women who steal their hearts.

Welcome to Cottonwood Cove! In this lakeside town you’ll find small town charm, unbreakable bonds, and the lovable Reynolds family. These five siblings will have you laughing, crying, yearning and swooning over every happily ever after.

Eight powerful men. Eight unforgettable love stories. From billionaire CEOs and ruthless Wall Street players to a world-famous rockstar, the Gallaghers and Winchesters dominate every world they step into—and when they fall, they fall hard. This USA Today bestselling series delivers addictive chemistry, high-stakes emotion, and fiercely protective heroes who don’t just want love… they claim it.

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Wedding bells are ringing in Bunburry - but not everyone is celebrating... Alfie and Emma are finally planning their big day in the idyllic Cotswold village of Bunburry. With the legendary wedding planner Elizabeth Ravensdale in charge, perfection seems guaranteed. But when a body is discovered, the dream of a flawless celebration quickly unravels. While the police are convinced they've found their culprit, the Bunburry triangle senses that something doesn't add up.

All six, full-length, stand alone, contemporary romances in the bestselling Mister Series, together in one collection. If you like British billionaires, fake dating, second chances, work place romances, single dads, grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, then you're going to love the Misters...

Stargate meets Aliens in this explosive near-future sci-fi thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & Wilson. When DARPA builds the ultimate tactical weapon—a portal capable of instant travel across any distance—they recruit Marine Raider Captain Jackson Glover and his elite...

An all-new collection of the six brand new duet recordings of the #1 NYT Bestselling Big Rock series Big Rock by Lauren Blakely! This is the ONLY collection that features all six new duet productions of the rom coms from her beloved series! Each one is narrated in duet by Sebastian York with a new leading lady–Erin Mallon, Brooke Bloomingdale, Stella Hunter, Vanessa Edwin, Emma Wilder and Simone Lewis!

Looking for your next romantic suspense protective biker romance series binge? The entire Open Road series is now available in one complete collection. Featuring your favorite romance tropes such as protective bikers, forced proximity, found family, band of brothers, grumpy sunshine, and so much more.

The collection includes five sizzling full-length novels:

-Broken Sparrow

-Broken Dove

-Broken Wings

-Broken Arrow

-Broken Hearts

Ten interconnected tales from the town where the impossible becomes inevitable and redemption is always within reach.

I’m the sister of the Kane brothers, two overprotective hockey legends destined for the NHL. Which means my love life has always been a total disaster. They’ve blocked every guy who’s ever shown interest, their intimidating presence clearing the room faster than a buzzer at the end of a period. So when three masked men show up and turn my world upside down, I’m not complaining. They awaken something in me I didn’t know I was missing. And the best part? My brothers have no idea and can’t interfere.

As a newly awoken healer, Karzon's magic is unexpectedly rare. When the kingdom of Arlenia crumbles under monsters rising from corrupted gems, Karzon realizes all will fall without him, because his magic alone can destroy the source. Thankfully, he's not alone. Among the fantastic women fighting by his side are Briena, the lithe, silver-haired elven warrior, and Aisri, the breathtaking fire-mage. Together they'll discover the truth behind the dungeon gems and their combined power will face its greatest test in this high-stakes adventure.

I didn't expect to see him when I walked into my new nanny gig. Owen Kingston—the soldier with sky-blue eyes who once kissed me breathless in an airport. A one-night stand that rocked my world as it was falling apart. Now he's standing in the doorway with his two brothers at his side. He's haunted. Broody. And still ruining me with one look. Will—the oldest Kingston brother—is a protective guardian to his niece. He's way too tempting to be my summer employer. And Miles—the tattooed flirt who leans in close, whispers filthy promises, and dares me to misbehave. Now I've got three new bosses.

“In Rabbit Test and Other Stories, Mills examines the human spirit with a sharp eye and a gentle heart.”—Eugenia Triantafyllou A subversive debut short-fiction collection from one of the hottest talents in speculative fiction: 2025 Compton Crook Award winner and Pushcart Prize nominee...

An award winning collection of short stories, all with a supernatural element. Including: Through the Devil’s Door - Eve Mallory breaks down on the way to a job interview and finds herself herded across a field by a strange fog. Can she find sanctuary in a safe place? The Audiobook - People deal with grief in different ways. When Elaine finds a journal, apparently written by Jenny, an imaginary friend from her childhood, she finds solace. But there are tougher times ahead. With no one else to give her comfort, will Jenny be enough?

Book 19 in The Horror Collection series brings you a multiplicity of horror stories, written by some of horrors best known names, Bram Stoker award winners, and rising stars.

A collection of RD Wingfield’s finest thrillers from the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties Best known for his ‘Inspector Jack Frost’ series of novels, RD Wingfield also penned a string of gripping thrillers for BBC Radio. Initially thought lost, many of the 14 dramas in this collection were...

Meet Jenella, a reluctant, flawed incoming queen. In book one, The Dragon Problem, she experiences freedom for the first time and discovers a coup. In book two, Bug Magic, Jenella and her friend discover a strange magic, and she makes a tough decision. In book three, Crowns and Curses, things are looking up. Until everyone she cares about starts acting strange.

Light creates shadows. Where the sun shines, shapes appear beside it. And sometimes those shadows seem larger than the light itself. In this reflective visit to the Orion Library, Kai notices his shadow moving across the ground as the sun slowly crosses the sky. What begins as a simple observation becomes a gentle reflection on the emotions that follow us through life. The Shadow That Followed the Sun is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles — Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library, a collection of thoughtful tales designed to be shared at the end of the day.

Some words are spoken aloud. Others remain quietly written and folded away. Yet even unspoken words can carry meaning. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai discovers an old letter he once wrote but never sent. What begins as a quiet memory slowly becomes a reflection on forgiveness, understanding, and the healing that sometimes begins within ourselves. The Letter That Was Never Sent is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Where Things Find Their Place is a quiet collection of contemplative stories about calm, time, attention, and the hidden wisdom of ordinary moments—now brought to life through voice. Inside the Orion Library, small stories are kept with care. These are not tales of dramatic adventures or distant worlds, but gentle reflections on everyday life: a handmade cup… a river that refuses to hurry… a lantern that was already lit… a feather carried by the wind… a fire that quietly shares its warmth.

Some paths feel slower than others. And when we look around, it can seem as if everyone else is moving ahead more quickly. In this gentle visit to the Orion Library, Kai stands on a hillside watching different paths winding through the valley below. What begins as a quiet moment of comparison slowly becomes a reflection on something deeper — the quiet wisdom of walking at our own pace.

Science Fiction and Fantasy stories of STRANGEST ilk. Other Tales: Volume II contains seven bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including a rare tale of the supernatural by George Eliot, a legendary yarn by the grandfather of modern fantasy, Lord Dunsany, and an original tale by science fiction author J.D. Sanderson, author of After the Syzygy.

Some questions arrive quietly. They do not demand answers. They simply sit beside us, waiting to see what we will do with them. In this gentle visit to the Orion Library, Kai walks with Cuddle Monster and Aiko on a breezy hillside where the wind moves freely through the tall grass. At first Kai tries to understand every movement of the wind. But what begins as curiosity slowly becomes a reflection on something deeper — the quiet freedom that appears when we allow some mysteries to remain unsolved.

When the mind continues to turn long after the day has ended, The Beacon Tower offers a quiet passage into rest. This sleep story for adults unfolds on calm open water, where a lone seafarer drifts beneath a star-filled sky. There is no destination, no urgency — only the gentle rhythm of the sea and the distant turning light of a lighthouse.

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and human-narrated by Matthew Schmitz. Tales from Three Hemispheres by Lord Dunsany is a collection of brief, dreamlike fantasy tales that move between myth, satire, exotic imagined lands, and strange philosophical visions. The stories often feel like fragments of ancient legend or half-remembered dreams, where gods, kings, travelers, prophets, cities, and impossible landscapes appear in a style that is elegant, ironic, and otherworldly.

Maps are useful. They show roads. They suggest directions. They promise certainty. But some journeys cannot be drawn ahead of time. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai studies a map that should explain where the next path leads. Yet what begins as an attempt to plan the journey slowly becomes a reflection on the quiet courage required to walk without knowing the entire route.

Water moves in quiet ways. Sometimes quickly. Sometimes slowly. But always with a direction of its own. In this peaceful visit to the Orion Library, Kai watches a small boat drifting gently along the river. What begins as a simple observation slowly becomes a reflection on trust, patience, and the quiet art of allowing life to move forward without constant control. The Boat That Trusted the Current is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library, a collection of thoughtful tales designed to be shared at the end of the day.