short stories

A lyrical story collection shares the experiences of teens from small communities in Alaska and the American West, whose lives are impacted by wildfires, child predators, disappearances, and other traumas.

Contains seventeen short stories written by actor Tom Hanks.

A collection of short stories including classic tales of the macabre and the monstrous, cutting-edge explorations of the borderlands between good and evil, brilliant pastiches of Chandler and Conan Doyle and much more.

"Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers' Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this . . . collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages 8 to 12"--Provided by publisher.

"Read twelve original adventures about Princess Ariel and her friends from Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) in this . . . 5-minute storybook collection. Join Ariel as she learns a . . . new dance, discovers mysterious ghost lights under the sea, babysits a little octopus friend--and more! Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime!"--Provided by publisher.

"For Angela, it came on the basketball court--while playing on the boys' team. For Penny, it came on a school field trip to the lake (making for some cringeworthy moments of humor). And to Layla's disappointment, it came at the start of her first fasting Ramadan, meaning that she won't be able to fast after all. Whether it spurs silence or celebration, whether the subjects are well prepared or totally in the dark, the young people in these sixteen stories find that getting a period not only brings change to their bodies, it also brings joy, sorrow, self-discovery, and yes, sometimes even gifts"--OCLC.

Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr. Hyde has embodied the evil that even good men-including his alter ego, Henry Jekyll-are capable of when the constraints of civilized life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of Stevenson's best-known tales of horror, including The Body-Snatcher.".

History is filled with stories of women accused of witchcraft, of fearsome girls with arcane knowledge. Toil & Trouble features fifteen stories of girls embracing their power, reclaiming their destinies and using their magic to create, to curse, to cure - and to kill.

A collection of sixteen horror stories from the Victorian era, including selections by Lady Dilke, Jerome K. Jerome, Charles Dickens, and others.

A collection of stories featuring Peppa Pig and her family and friends.