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Looking for a collection of short stories that will take you on a journey through different genres and emotions? Look no further than this stunning collection of 25 tales, ranging from romance to fantasy, humour to horror.Whether you're in the mood f...
In the novel, 'Dr. Russell,' twin babies were stolen and sold. This novella tells what became of them...19th century Britain knew extremes in wealth and well-being. The death of children was not unusual. The poorest families struggled to survive even...
Doctor Ian Russell is a Scot who has dedicated his life to helping the poor. Six years ago, he left Scotland when the woman he loved refused to marry him–unless he changed his sights for something more prestigious.Now, at thirty-three, he is a ...
1 The Christmas Ball: To what lengths will Alice go to attract her brother's friend?2 The Bells Below: Eleanor is a servant with little hope of wedding bells. A book about Greek and Roman gods, might change that, as she prepares her employer's house ...
A Regency ghost awakens with amnesia two hundred years after his tragic death. Eloïse is present when he suddenly reappears and seems lost. She decides to help him find himself and, perhaps, the reason he is now in the twenty-first century....
Is it fair that someone's appearance determines how we behave towards them? Lillian is a thirty-year-old spinster whose father has recently died. She now lives alone and is more or less resigned to remaining single. Jonas is a widower with two young ...
The old Victorian house was empty now, but Audrey hadn’t found the ‘surprise’ Aunty Nessie had told her was hidden in it. As she strolls from room to room, she feels hopeful something will lead her to that special gift from her aunt...
When nine historical characters come together on the 31st of October, it's with the view to having some fun with the living. Wreaking havoc in the Rosebery Community Centre promises to be entertaining!This short story involves real people in British,...
Three romance novellas in one book! The first is a Regency romance, the second is a time-travel mystery with romance in the making, while the third is a contemporary romance between two unlikely people. All stand-alone tales. Easy reading to...
A teenager, with Goth tendencies for fashion, finds herself travelling at night -- and this without leaving her bed.On one such trip, she returns with a token which turns out to be a rune. What happens when the owner misses it?...
An American family has rented a Victorian house in London, England, for a year.Thanks to the detailed list supplied by the Prim & Proper-T Real Estate Agency, they know every article of furniture, piece of linen and miscellany, right down to the ...
Lazlo Williams is a master locksmith who has inherited his old master's business and property. Unfortunately for him, the Elders of the town suspect he has also inherited something belonging to them. He is caught up in an unpleasant plot to get the o...
A series of atrocious murders have the country up in arms. The killer strikes women in the slums at the dead of night, cutting their throats before they can cry out. A committee of tradesmen, fearing for their very livelihoods, set up a night watch t...
This collection of 25 short stories and novellas -- romance, fantasy, humor, and horror -- are just right for filling your spare time, whether you're travelling or taking a coffee break, Nervous about an appointment? Escape with these stories! Th...
The centre, known as 'The Gardens,' grows all manner of strange plants. An end-of-year school trip to the centre is made by a class of teenagers who come away not sure of what they have just seen....
An Irish indentured servant, Abigail Flynn has managed to escape her lecherous American patron, thanks to his wife. Alone, traveling west on a buckboard wagon, Abigail is caught in a violent storm.As she shelters beneath the wagon, she doubts that th...
The Harvest Festival is a communal highlight each year in Waverley, USA. There are competitions in every category including the best pumpkin pie. When Mrs. MacFarlane arrives in town, the Women's Guild fears the worst....
Terror is rife in the city’s streets. Fourteen-year-old Flora has been given refuge in a slum cellar, along with her mother and older sister, but it is only a matter of time before they are found.To survive, they are forced to separate, and Flora w...
With rents so prohibitive in London, Diana has taken on a large Victorian house in London's Hampstead district to share with five other people. Along the way, the house inherits a wounded, stray dog that they decide to name, Scruffy. To Diana's surpr...
~ Ribbons are the making of Theodora Ann in her search for a husband. ~ Who doesn't enjoy painting a door, especially when it hides something...?~ When Owen messes with Tania, he gets what he deserves....
How are ribbons entangled in a 19th century romance or a children's nursery song?What if an inheritance depends on marrying? Can one love his wife while flirting with another? These two short stories should make you smile....
Corners are often the turning point in people's lives. These two short stories are based on the theme 'The Man on the Corner.'One takes place in London, England, the other in a small town in Ohio, USA....
Jody is an artist who paints, while Arielle is a sculptress. What starts out as an artistic field trip to Europe ends with romance in the air. But aren't holiday romances notoriously whirlwind? The young women are getting more than their money's wort...
The year is 1819 and Miss Baxter is a twenty-six-year old spinster in London, England. For some unfathomable reason, she seems to attract the wrong type of man through no fault of her own. Her trip to the museum is about to set her on an unexpected c...
Tania has been a little peeved when her new neighbour's cardboard rubbish has blown into her yard. Owen has just come through a rough divorce and doesn't care for Tania's critical tone the first time they meet. 'Tangling with T...
Marcus Beaumont, spy for his majesty's government, has to appear insignificant. His life depends upon it. In Britain's struggle against the tyrant Napoleon, his missions find him involved in murder, lust and even love....
There are women who have something other than beauty to offer. Once that special quality is seen, any plain woman becomes a prize in her own right. Hope you enjoy this Regency flash fiction. If you do, please leave a review. Thank you.(Approx. 1,420 ...
A 'cold-hearted' publicist with her own advertising agency, Cleo is going to get more than an office added to her house. As she searches for a reputable builder, love is about to knock her to the ground and begin its own rebuilding......
Duncan MacGregor, a Scot, is a veteran of the British army with fifteen years to his credit. On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, his duty comes to an abrupt end when he is caught in a massive explosion, which leaves him disfigured. If he were tacit...
Rose knows all about time travel between centuries. She has hundreds of books on the subject at her finger-tips because she is a librarian. But coming face to face with a REAL time traveller is a different matter all together, especially when he turn...
REGENCY ROMANCE - Is it possible to love from childhood? Louise has loved Felix from her youngest age but their social differences are against them from the start. As adults, will a six year separation finally sever their childhood bond?Re-edited ver...
Jealousy is a nasty sentiment when it gnaws away at you... Quentin Wolfe, Baron Isleworth, is rich and not bad looking but he lacks imagination. One drunken kiss will set him on a tortuous path to win the clockmaker's daughter for himself....
The Peninsula War against Napoleon has left wounded ex-soldiers littering the street throughout England. Unable to work, they beg. Constance, a wealthy twenty-eight-year old spinster, sets out on a mission to help these defenceless men, little ...
REGENCY ROMANCE - Nathaniel Bourne wants to marry into the aristocracy, the higher the better. He has made a fortune large enough to 'buy' Lady Innocence Manners but can it buy love? This is not recommended to anyone under 18 as some intimate scenes ...
REGENCY ROMANCE -Timothy Cardan, 6th Viscount Asterley, a veritable bookworm, has been tempted to act out of character and now he is repenting...This is a story which touches on the sensitive subject of whether a violated person can forgive (or not) ...
Ivan Tait, Lord Palmer, has a gift. One might suppose that it is his astounding good looks but one would be wrong. His gift is not visible. Just when he could use it, it does nothing to prevent him from opening the wrong door and ...?A time-travel no...
Circumstances have made Gideon Drummond, Viscount Osborne, a solitaire. Never would he have imagined that the eleven-year-old girl who presents him with his winner's cup will, years later, become his Midsummer Mistress!...
England 1815Circumstances are such that Lady Minton needs a housekeeper for Minton Mansion and Eleanor Hadley needs a job — one which provides board and lodgings.Eleanor finds she has exchanged church bells for service bells in an aristocratic ...
Every year, Broad Hinton villagers put on a Christmas pantomine for the amusment of all. This year's panto has been 'The Vampire and the Dentist.' Tony, who plays the vampire, can't understand why everyone laughs......
We have all experienced pain in one form or another. It can be sharp or dull, enduring or brief, but once it has gone, we can only remember that we didn’t like it. We are unable to relive the feel of it....
Who hasn't wanted to believe in the little messages found in fortune cookies? When they say 'your luck is about to get better,' or 'you'll have a job promotion,' it is hard not to believe when they're positive improvements. An English couple go to a ...
There are all types of handicaps which are entitiled to a disability allowance. Shysters, however, don't hesitate to apply, always hopeful of getting something for nothing. Shirley Cole would like to work but she has an unusual disability. So near to...
The 'Moon Under Water' is a Free House pub, off the beaten track, in London, England.The owner, Robert Whittle, is a down-to-earth man who is practical and hard-working. An ex-Grenadier of Her Majesty's Guard, he doesn't believe in magic, but there i...
The quaint English village of Hampton prides itself on the upkeep of its old-fashioned cottages. The annual 'Appealing Garden' competition has the whole village participating with wonderful results. Dorrie's garden isn't quite what she planned....
Fifty had been the turning point in Jim's life. Over the hill and into a steep decline. A sister comes to the rescue, but only for a short time, leaving him on the brink of a precipice. What next?...
It's summer again! We all look forward to wonderful days filled with the busyness of the season. Here's an anthology of various genre short stories for the rare moment you have a free minute.Garnet. What's in a name? An invitation to explore ot...
This short, stand-alone tale is also the precursor to the first novel in the Sandar Saga - Topaz.It tells how scheming, and yet enterprising, business men implant five different civilisations on a small planet somewhere in the Milky Way. How were the...
The hobby of using a metal detector to find buried metal objects of value can be expensive and time comsuming. Two young men have been tempted to invest in a tool that has had good reviews on an internet site. Now the problem is, where to begin using...
Dogs are indeed a man's best friend. Not only do they love you without judging but they are ever ready to accompany you on walks. They are the key for opening the door to meeting other people, not necessarily with dogs. Pub crawling with a dog is com...
Do authors choose to write with the same themes as others, hoping to jump on the bandwagon of sales?Here is an article which accentuates so many of those repetitive themes of romance.Tongue in cheek critique....
A very short story written on the theme, 'First Thing in the Morning.' It tells of a an easy beginning to the day. The story has used the opening line from 'Sunshine Superman,' a song written by Donovan....
Every year, Santa and his helpers manage to distribute presents around the world.With the growing population, those in the Winter Wonderland are happy to have modern techniques to help them meet the demands.You might be surprised at just how modern t...