Showing results by publisher "----RM Alexander" in Short Stories

A 'Gambling Man' tries to win the money but will he win the girl? What kind of man kidnaps a child and leaves him alone in a cold dark place? In a relationship, can 'A Worm Really Turn'? In the future, men live alone in capsules depending on the mainframe computer to take care of everything. An R.A.F. officer seeks 'Cold Revenge' when he discovers the real truth behind his parents' accident. How do you gain revenge on a wife who no longer has any interest in your marriage? A top radio disc jockey is supposed to entertain his public, not murder them!

Life thwarts Floyd’s goals sooner or later. A rival challenges his new invention. His buried gold is confiscated by HM Treasury. He is wrongly charged with arson. He is unfairly dismissed. He campaigns to change part of English punctuation, yet inadvertently continues to use it afterwards. Helping a friend lands him in hospital. What has he done to deserve all this?

Samuel sees me in an embarrassing moment! I’m ticked off and not paying attention to where I’m going, which is why I end up falling into a mountain stream. I’ve been visiting this mountain forever, so I wouldn’t care ordinarily. I’ve had a crush on this mountain man forever, though. Well, I’m soaking wet but he helps me to his cabin so I can dry off.

Don’t ask me how I end up locking myself out behind the coin laundry without a stich of clothing on my body. I don’t know what the heck to do, and it gets even worse when a tall, handsome, and muscular mountain man drives to the back parking lot. Talk about humiliating! Who wants to meet the perfect man under circumstances like these, right? Well, this curvy girl is stuck, and there’s nothing she can do. Except the man is so nice!

When small-town cop Clay Donovan dies saving his wife, Brynn, he believes his heroic act will be his legacy. But death has other plans. His partner Jones, a reaper hiding in plain sight, reveals a dark truth: it was Brynn's time to die, not his. Defying fate, Clay chooses to spend his borrowed moments saying goodbye, a choice that sends him to Pandore—a gritty, unyielding purgatory where souls pay for past sins. Now trapped in this shadowy realm, Clay finds himself guided by Darcey, a sly fiend with a taste for chaos.

A collection of short medical stories about medical misadventures in the daily life of medical professionals.

You are in the capital city of Ireland. Like any city, there are problems. Your job is to find Irish solutions to Irish problems. Your team includes your beautiful Russian assistant Alice and the dangerous ex-army ranger, called the PMC, who has a slightly scrambled brain. Your customers include gangsters, police, business men, politicians, and tailors each with a unique problem.

Even thinking about what I want to do with Brock is a forbidden thing. I can’t help it, though. He’s tall and sexy and so strong and powerful. He’s the best kind of mountain man. He’s also been a very close friend all my life. Any affair with him would be forbidden. I can’t help myself, though. I want him and he’s always around to tempt me more. I finally can’t help myself. Naturally, this morally upright older man tries to resist but I’m very persuasive. The night of passion is perfect but now what?

I’m thrilled when I get a ride from the very sexy mountain man. After all, I’m on the run, and anything that keeps me moving is wonderful. Then, I have a scare about the police finally catching me, and before I know it, I’m throwing myself at the mountain man so I’ll have a place to hide. He doesn’t know my motives. He just…he just cares for me. The problem is I’m starting to care for him, too!

Listen to the conversation as you sit in the corner of the snug in Mulligan's pub. The Teacher, The Sergeant, and the Parish Priest, aided by the Barman, are in session, and little of what happens in this Dublin inner city parish will escape their attention.

A single moment changed everything in my life to the point that I had no idea what I would do. But with my heart handed over to the handsome pilot, I knew that I couldn’t change it. As a new flight attendant, everything is scary and I’m not sure how I’m going to get past it. I know some of the women don’t like me for whatever reason, but I don’t let it bother me. Until one moment would make me realize just what I was missing in my life. Apollo Harden, the sexy bachelor pilot whom every woman wants.

I’m just sneaking down to the bed and breakfast kitchen to get a drink when a tall, sexy mountain man kisses me! Out of nowhere! See, it’s dark, and he thinks he’s giving his ex-girlfriend one final kiss goodbye. Instead, he’s kissing me. What a crazy situation, huh? Well, when I run into him the next day, it’s a crazy situation then, too. And when I take back to the bed and breakfast, I can promise you that this curvy girl wants more than just a kiss. But now what’s going to happen? How can I keep from being just another ex-girlfriend?

Gage Greenwood, who Nick Roberts, author of The Exorcist's House, called, "Arguably the most versatile voice writing today," puts that genre-blending flexibility on full display in this collection of short horror stories. A failing stand-up comedian faces the ghosts of his past while performing on stage. A seemingly innocent interview slowly turns into a nightmare scenario.

In the viceroyalty of Nueva España, a hierarchy exists between the Spaniards and the indigenous people of América del Norte. The Inquisition seeks to redeem native souls through conversion and control, but for many who refuse to submit, there is only one fate - death. The military keeps the peace for Madrid. As tensions escalate between the indigenous population and their colonial masters, Mikicia finds himself captured by the Inquisition and an ambitious soldier, Vicente. While their past has common threads, they fray in the present due to conflict and duty.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The End of the Young Family Feud: A week before Christmas, Aunt Jean wrote to Elizabeth, inviting her and Alberta and me to eat our Christmas dinner at Monkshead. We accepted with delight.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The Doctor's Sweetheart: Just because I am an old woman outwardly it doesn't follow that I am one inwardly. Hearts don't grow old—or shouldn't. Mine hasn't, I am thankful to say.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. Ted's Afternoon Off: Ted was up at five that morning, as usual. He always had to rise early to kindle the fire and go for the cows, but on this particular morning there was no "had to" about it.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. Marcella's Reward: Dr. Clark shook his head gravely. "She is not improving as fast as I should like to see," he said. "In fact she seems to have gone backward the past week. You must send her to the country, Miss Langley.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The Parting of The Ways: Mrs. Longworth crossed the hotel piazza, descended the steps, and walked out of sight down the shore road with all the grace of motion that lent distinction to her slightest movement.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. A Millionaire's Proposal: It is all settled at last, and in another week I shall have left Thrush Hill. I am a little bit sorry and a great bit glad. I am going to Montreal to spend the winter with Alicia.