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Savannah sees a whole new world when she imagines that she is a house cat...

Science fiction conventions are a perfect place for people watching. Sometimes the things that are observed bring surprises!..

For a supernatural living in Australia, it is never a good sign when the SCC comes knocking at the door. Isolde is in the middle of making her special apple crumble recipe when that dreaded event occurs. The discussion that follows is anything but comfortable. However, the young woman has started to develop a backbone of steel and refuses to be in..

Adventures in bootlegging! What could possibly go wrong when driving illegal liquor across state lines? Could it be the Feds or something else?..

A glimpse of what morning can bring at the start of the day...

Lovers chasing each other across time..

Enter the world of author Thornton W. Burgess as Olivia Twist helps bring these delightful stories into modern story telling. Join Buster Bear and all his friends as they learn about life. Sometimes they learn the easy way and sometimes the hard way, but it is always enjoyable...

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a supernatural? A shifter? Take a walk on the wild side with this sensorium offering from a talented writer...

Savannah imagines she is a seagull...

Relaxing in the evening, I watch my sleeping dog lying in front of me. His paws twitch, and his nose crinkles as I wonder what he dreams about. What wondrous things fill his sleeping mind?..

Savannah imagines herself as a butterfly and learns something new about her brother Calvin...

Seventeen-year-old Sammie Theroux goes to a local shelter to adopt a cat for Christmas. What she discovers is a way she can use her creativity and camera to make a difference in the animals' lives...

The household was adjusting to the new cat. Lots of hissing from the other cats, new balance with the dogs. Just as the newest member starts to settle down, his worldview is fractured by the news of a horrible monster that lies in wait for the unwary!..

When Randiculous' brothers harass him into attending a speed dating event, he finds out what can happen when a wizard is pushed into a party that he has no wish to experience. What could possibly go wrong?..

There was a dog on Amity Parker's enclosed patio. Again. You would think that fences would keep things OUT! Unfortunately, the dog was smarter than the fence, or something else was going on. With tons of work and coping with other stresses in her life, Amity did not need the complication. But, perhaps, the dog was good fortune, instead of bad l..

Ice skate race between Wheels and Paisley...

Small town Witch Tabby Evans is in charge of the daycare center's Halloween party...

A new taxi service has opened in town, inexpensive and very responsive. It is called Destinations and is becoming the favorite service for many people. Be careful - everyone deserves to get to their destination. Or at least the one that they deserve...

Paisley has a cold and an unusual observation about eels and certain flavors of Popsicle..

A fun super short about adventures on Halloween...

The Badger Hole Bar is always busy. Sometimes people can pay, others cannot. Those that truly want to contribute always find a way. Even if it is payment in kind...

Faith is a matter for each individual. When Crystal decides that God answers all of her prayers, her view on life takes an interesting slant...

Even while struggling with her own adjustments to a new life, Ruth is aware of both her son and grandson having their own difficulties. The wistful yearning for a familiar celebration leads Ruth to make one of those promises that parents and grandparents make to their children that backfire on them spectacularly. What started out as a small promis..

Marcella loved to explore Grandma's attic. One lazy day found her digging away and guess what? She found a friend!..

Share memories of growing up poor but happy in rural Pennsylvania, and the lessons children can teach us with their pure simplicity...

Nova and Winn Tok are growing up in Romania with their family’s traveling circus. Although circus life offers excitement and challenges, it is also full of tragedy. The twins lose their little brother and his death is a shadow that will follow them throughout their lives...

What happens when an uptown rose meets a downtown ladybug?..

Xila is off to Earth to stay with his mother's business partner's family while the two women go off in a trade mission. Everything is strange and the young boy wonders if he will ever be comfortable on a world that is so different from his home. Only with friends will he survive and prosper...

A father tries an innovative way to teach his daughter responsibility and is surprised by her compassion...

Some days just start out wrong! A shaving mishap and a unexpected reflection push Rannon into an early morning shot of adrenaline...

Ever wonder what your cats are telling you? Perhaps they are reciting poetry! If they were, it might sound like these amusing snippets of thoughts from the feline side!..

Savannah gets an idea when she imagines herself a dog and provides a warm-hearted adventure that brings pleasure to a long-time pet...

Halloween, the night when the veil between this world and the one behind it is the thinnest. For Morgan, the time is inconvenient at best to visit the Warlock to whom he owes a child. Especially since he woke up with horns growing out of his head. For the half-Fae, this could be a sign of desire or one that marks him as prey in the traditional hunt..

Teenagers just think that they know everything!..

In the old western town of Tribilane, Tricia Holt’s dancing rainbows have greeted many mail-order brides. But how did the rainbow makers find their way into the hotel’s parlor?..

The final graduation exercise for a pair of university students takes a surprising set of turns and twists in the short story of murder and magic. Travel with William and Sephera as they try to pass their final exam and obtain their diploma. Preferably without it being posthumous. *** Note *** This bookcast will be available in a serialized fashi..

Paisley is certain her Grandpa is the smartest...

Mackenzie and his delightful daughter Gabby enjoying their Halloween traditions...

Yoga and Special Forces Shifters. Everyone needs a chance to relax and stretch. The interaction of the Shifters of the Special Forces with the relaxes practice of yoga is captured in the snapshots of this super short Storyteller Gift...

The end of one phase of our life and the start of a new one is like the turning of the years. This light-hearted story by an accomplished Phoenix Prime author is threaded with endings and beginnings. The latest change of cycle is one that may make all of the others look like minor adjustments! After all, what could go wrong with giving a Dragon a..

After twenty years, his mother's marriage brings TJ Light back to Harper's Mill, New Jersey. His hometown had seen a few changes over the years, but there was Veil Miller as beautiful as she'd been when she'd broken their engagement and his heart...

Harlow McCready is confused, disoriented, and wondering "Where am I?"..

Savannah becomes a mouse and finds excitement and joy in everyday things...

If a person doesn't have a social media account, are they even real?..

Every story of becoming a mother is a little different...

Savannah's imagination takes her below the sea...

Through making a series of Internet faux pas, Zoey musters the courage to call an old crush...

Retirement was supposed to be something to look forward to, not a state of sadness and boredom. For one dedicated teacher, her years of dedication to her students produced a benefit far larger than she could ever have foreseen...

A poem of Christmas emotions...

Paisley learned how she got her eye color..

Recently widowed Mary Baldwin is out for a walk one day when she meets an elderly gentleman with a white beard. When he asks her to take his dog for a walk, a whole new life opens up for Mary...

There is a book store off State Street, under the elevated tracks, that appears when it is needed. Do you believe?..

A young woman and her companion dragon are flying! The training is paying off and their bond is growing. Think of the fun they will have!..

One tree learns there is something beyond life and limb...

Bailey Wilson is enjoying a cruise to the Bahamas for her tenth class reunion. But an unexpected turn happens when Regina Picard begins voicing her opinion on the amenities offered by Dragonfly Cruise Lines...

Paisley has a dream, finds a kitten, and a clue to where her Mama went. She is determined to ask Santa how to go get her...

When local witch Tabitha Evans breaks down on the side of the road right before Halloween, will her cute Jrny driver be her savior or her nemesis?..

While Sammie Theroux is out for a walk one day, she watches a life and death struggle in the woods...

What happens when a pizza delivery witch meets up with a jerk in a red Porsche? Tabby Evans was zipping around her town's back roads, delivering fresh, hot pizza when she comes across a shiny red car in the middle of the road. As the October winds blow around them, the attraction is instant. And electric. Come join me on the next ride in the Witc..

Middle Grade For a young skateboarder named Joey, living in a small town means anything you do gets reported back to your mom...

On the Galactic Frontier, you have honor, responsibility, and integrity, or you have nothing. These are the rules Tina lives by. Break one of them at your own peril...

After a rough winter, the signs of spring bring a welcome feeling of relief and joy. The sun is shining as Kjersten sets out to enjoy a beautiful day...

While their parents go into New York City for dinner and a show, Isabelle Decker and friends babysit their young cousin Bobby and his friend Terry. This is a take on the tale of Stone Soup is a short romantic story in the Harper's Mill, Witches of Warren County universe featuring Isabelle Decker and friends...

In the universe of the Mongrel, the origin of humans is tied to the Dragonkind. Faint memories of the might Wyrms are carried by tales told by elders, and preserved in fragments of written work. Here is that story...

Paisley's view on life is often one sided...

Evil cat plus sleeping human plus toilet paper equals FUN! At least for the feline!..

What does it mean to be an American?..

A mail-order bride and peach cobbler come together to create a sensual delight...

Some fates are worse than death. At least in the eye of the suffering man or woman on a diet. When Anna's doctor pushes her onto a diet, her whole world is shaken. Condemned to VEGETABLES! Her agony is intense. What about flavor? What will she do without fast food?..

A play on words makes Paisley stand out even more than usual...

Not all heroes are loud and flashy. When a thief comes to a small western town, justice comes from someone he least expects...

Sometimes, second chances at love need to have help! And what better help can you get than a beloved pet that remembers you?..

In the town of Pipers Beach, magic is as much a part of life as breathing. When magic and the love of a friend combine, a miracle of healing can occur...

Queen Deborah is getting tired as she explains how the hive works to her children...

Friends in the kitchen! What is a stronger bonding than working together to create food?..

Six-year-old Risha is happy to help in her parent's magic shop. But when the dragonstone necklace buzzes with a monster alert, she needs to leave a nosy customer and become the monster-fighting Princess Sparkle...

The quiet of a sleeping house, a book, and a fire in the fireplace. All parts of a relaxed evening at home. What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? What causes your heart to race, and your mouth to dry in fear?..

Paisley and Grandpa cook together...

Denzel has made enough money that he can check out of the maddening race of life and step back from the fray. His new life includes establishing a restaurant and the crafting of a different cadence of days. Is this going to be enough for this energetic and driven man?..

This is a short about Ben and Stephanie before she is abducted by werewolves and their lives spin out of the known into the unknown...

From the autumn of its life, a sturdy oak leaf thinks of all that it has experienced. Desperate for one last adventure, it waits for the touch of wind that will set it free...

A dog's work is never done, especially when he has to play match-maker to his man-servant...

Rannon's younger brother Calvin has a magic moment...

Bear Knuckle Brawlers fighter Tank Walker comes to Silver Fells, North Carolina to train for an upcoming fight. But could he also find a fall romance?..

Ever wonder if you’re daydreaming or seeing what you want ? For one late lunch, this man couldn’t decide if he was seeing the future or the results of an idle mind trying to kill time...

Greer, the mermaid, learns a valuable lesson after Duff gives her the first cell phone with lots of fun apps...

Memories and shadows of a previous stage of life...

Savannah sees herself as a bear and wanders away from the family campsite...

An opportunity for promotion and a radical change in job responsibilities form the framework of this intriguing tale. It all goes to prove the careful what you wish for..

Wistful examination of memory pulls on the heartstrings and reminds us of the importance of the intangible things in our lives...

When a college student and his roommate go looking for a kitten that fits their needs and lifestyle, the one that picks them will start an adventure that takes all of them places they never expected to go...

The sense of a new beginning in every dawning is captured and cherished in this lyrical poem...

What would it be like to fly? Savannah images herself as a bird, wheeling through the air on the breeze. She had never thought about the other things that a bird would do before then, including trying to keep hungry chicks fed!..

Online shopping goes awry and threatens a loving couple's relationship...

This flash fiction from a great Phoenix Prime author is an amusing supershort that still manages to entertain and intrigue you!..

Paisley makes Grandpa's coffee for the first time with amusing results...

Twenty-two-year-old waitress Everly Miller has had a crush on newcomer bear shifter Zane Dixon since he arrived in town. But as a charity poker game takes place in the Lusty Leopard Bar and Grill, their crush gains traction...

Quinn, a Siamese cat, took on the task of training Elston, an exuberant puppy, to be a proper witch's familiar. When the pair come across a situation that needs delicacy and finesse, will Quinn succeed despite the frolicking puppy or will the puppy surprise her?..

In the town of Pipers Beach, magic is as much a part of life as breathing. A mother of three finds that the best laid plans of parenthood can sometimes use a little magical help...