Short Smart

Street Smarts is a collection of 101 short stories, essays, and insights to improve soft skills. The world is constantly changing, and the ability to adapt is more important than ever. It is time to ditch old modes of thinking for new mental models that allow us to thrive in a complex world. In Street Smarts, you will learn public speaking strategies to dominate the stage, content creation frameworks to build a powerful brand, methods on how to deal with loneliness and feel whole, how to unleash an attractive personality and form long-lasting connections, and more.

A young cowboy joins up with two other would-be bank robbers. The robbery succeeds but in getting away but only the cowboy comes away alive, much richer but not in any way he or anyone else had first expected.

Welcome to the Fiction on the Web audiobook series, featuring a collection of short stories with a different theme for each volume. Lovingly curated by the owner of Fiction on the Web, Charlie Fish. Come and share in the joy and power of short stories.

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

Now, you are, like me, a time traveler. In fact, our paths crossed again today, though we did not see each other. I only know our paths had crossed again because another paradox pebble appeared in my shoe. You know, the random stone that appears in your shoe that seems to come from nowhere? Yeah, that's a paradox pebble, an indication that you've crossed paths with yourself from another dimension.

Learn how you can keep your stress in check and stay out of the worry and anxiety lanes of life.

Seven Tales by Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) is a collection of science fiction short stories written by the Hugo and Nebula award-winning author and published by the pulp science fiction magazines of the 1950s. This anthology includes "Sales Pitch", a tale of future consumerism and robot salesmen; "The Crawlers", a story of mutant children born of radiation; "Meddler", a stern warning on the dangers of time travel: "Prominent Author", the tale of a transportation device that travels through the fourth dimension, and more.

Alexei, Grigori, Felix, Irina, Oksana, and Polina are Siberian tigers who have spent their entire lives working in the circus. Their parents were circus tigers, and it is the only thing they have ever known. The life of a circus tiger is not always easy. From the time they are very small, they go through a lot of hard training. Alexei is the oldest tiger in the group. He can also be the grumpiest. The other tigers complain to each other that he often makes them feel sad and discouraged. But do they dare to tell Alexei how they feel?

The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, Volume 4 is the fourth in a series featuring the finest short story mystery fiction by the most acclaimed writers, past and present. From Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, Georges Simenon, Edward D. Hoch and everyone in between, this unique collection, edited by multi-award-winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, is a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.

When you have the one thing that could revive a bereaved man in distress, compassion becomes second nature. But what if your empathy puts the love of your life at stake?

Bianca Oster-Petry präsentiert 10 spannende Kurzgeschichten für Jungen zwischen 6-8 Jahren. Die Abenteuer handeln von zehn großartigen Jungen, die viele Träume und Wünsche haben und bei ihren Abenteuern Mut und Selbstvertrauen beweisen müssen. Die Geschichten eigenen sich perfekt für Kinder, die in der 1. Klasse bereits lesen gelernt haben und nun damit beginnen selbstständig zu Hause zu lesen. Sollte die Leselust aber mal nicht ganz so groß sein, dann eigenen sich die Kurzgeschichten ebenso als spannende Gute-Nacht-Geschichten.

Children will love these four original stories of heroism and courage brought to life by four immense talents...Jack Lemmon, Burt Reynolds, Martin Short, and Jean Smart.

A terror-filled night puts Ace’s guardian, Joe, in grave danger. The town needs a hero—Ace—but will his mission put him in harm’s way? Find out how Ace brings the Dogs Inc mission to life. A story of community, togetherness, and hope—this gripping tale follows the epic journey of a legendary guide dog, Ace, as he overcomes all odds. This extraordinary dog stops at nothing to save the day. Let his fierce love and loyalty uplift you, igniting emotions and making hearts flutter with admiration.

Conversations with the Dead is a themed trio of very short stories - yes, three very short stories - perhaps better described as anecdotal tales with a spooky twist. In "Of Ghosts and Ghouls", Kelly is a very naughty girl, and her ill deeds have grave consequences. In "The Unwanted Birthday Gift", Mary discovers the unpalatable truth about her family. And in "Tomorrow Waits for No Man", Luke gets stuck in traffic with an unusual passenger.