Gilgal can’t believe his eyes when he sees a penguin in the yard. The local scientist has no more idea than he as to what one is doing so far north. Soon penguins are appearing all over town, and the only thing that will serve is a scientific expedition to find the cause of this phenomenon.
A “List” story.
Though Waldhar rescued Regina from her tower, her foster mother is not ready to release her ward. Regina’s haven in the kingdom of Almangia may soon be stricken with a war over her hand in marriage.
A Retold Fariytale.
The Golden Ball; or, The Frog’s Side of the Story
Why would an enchanted prince want to marry someone who had despised him and tried to break her promise to him, even if she did add a kiss at the end? And what if the kiss isn’t the true version, but she actually threw him at the wall instead? And who was this Henry, the happiest of all at the prince’s return? You need to hear the frog’s side of the story to find out.
A Retold Fairytale
A total recall recall on Econo-cars sends Bill trucking back to the east coast. A hitch-hiker helps pass the time…until Connecticut closes her borders.
A Song Inspired story.
Nicola hates her guardian, Lord Ovin’s, oppression over the serfs on his land, but feels helpless. Then her man-at-arms, Martin, opens a way for her to make a difference. Working undercover to relieve the peasants is exciting, satisfying, and…more and more complicated. Where will this double life lead her? A “My Other Life” story.
I tend to stay away from humans, but food has been scarce, and ‘overrun’ sounds…promising.
A Stowaway story.
Tom had been warned that a mattress store had its share of crazies coming through, but its one thing to field phone calls inquiring about chimpanzee insurance, and quite another to when a scorched looking man comes in and begins removing mattress covers in an attempt to find a magical carpet.
A Mattress Store story.
The princess has been brewing her potions again. Abelard wishes she had never found that mirror, but now he’s stuck fetching yet another of her sister’s suitors for the princesses dastardly schemes.
A Typical Princess story.
At the turn of the year, Oswald is in full defense against marauding seasonal colds and other germs. Rest, vitamins, staying home, and…an appointment to where? Why would he have scheduled that?
A Calendar Story.
Welcome to my kitchen for another installment in Historical Cooking. Now I know my last recipe was not overly popular, but this time…you want to learn what, you say? Surely I misheard.
A Virtues and Vices story
Abyss; or, Concerning the Relationship of Mermaids with the Pyramids of Egypt
Ajax just can’t let go of the idea of rediscovering the secret of Egypt’s lost power net. Experimenting doesn’t seem to be enough. If only he could find a source of ancient wisdom. Where on the ocean would one look for one of those.
A Origin of Mermaids story
Termites, Teacher and Taco Sauce
Twin Purposes; or, How to Build an Awesome Backyard in 5 Easy Steps
“All in a Week’s Work” – a series featuring Space Rover Captain Philip
This poem follows the growth of a child who loves to catch frogs. It follows the “Frog Collector” rules.
Billy is certain the frog he sees at the circus is the mate to the frog he has at home. He isn’t supposed to leave the bigger boys, but they will never notice he is gone…will they? A “Frog Collector” story.
“I call you dear, which is undoubtably true, being my own younger self, But I have grown to despise you. It is your fault. If it had not been for the fiasco you pulled today, the Governorship would be plum pudding in the bag.” So what’s an older self to do?
A Story in Letters.
Brune keeps his head down and his sister near. He must keep their secret safe. But then a boy shows up on the forbidden Bridge. Will caution be enough to keep them safe from the ever near tromp of the soldier’s boots?
Ferda is tasked with driving home the king’s car from Kevorkia. He is prepared for complications from this neighboring kingdom–it’s not exactly an enemy, but not exactly friendly, either–but the car itself has the most surprises in store. Will he successfully finish his task?
A “The People in the Car” Inspired story.
After crash landing on a strange planet, Anewac’s search for life-giving warmth brings him into a most curious building. As long as he’s stuck for the night, he might as well explore.
A Laundromat Story.
The only address left on Caleb’s list of places to sell toasters is the theater. A challenge, to be sure, but he’s up to the assignment. After all, who can say no to a piece of toast?
A Toaster, Trainer, Theater story.
Even though the tree-stand is under attack, Arioch is confident they will withstand…until the unthinkable happens. The small band of refugees who escape search for a haven, but without a tree-stand to unite them, how will they even remain undivided?
An Enchanted Sword story.
Clementine is thrilled to be chosen as on of the Orange Blossom Maidens. The only thing that could ruin the day would be to receive the Sour Puss Reward. Her little brother, Rardy, is determined to not let that happen. A “Gerardo Eats a Lemon” story.
Roy envies his sister’s Driver’s License, but Jess isn’t so sure it is as much a curse as it is a blessing. All she wants to do is have enough time to work on her photography, but the little buzz heading her way threatens to inconvenience her more than ever.
An Inconvenient Power story.
What the masses flocking to the theater do not realize is that the true power is the one above the scenes, not the mere manipulators behind the scenes. The true power is mine–and no bat is going to steal it from me.
An Inconvenient Power Story
The address on the long, creamy envelope was printed, leaving no tell-tale hints in handwriting, but the distinctive odor lingering around it should guide him to the right addressee. He slipped it into an inner pocket to deliver…and the chase was on.
A Memory Loss story.
Reever is thrilled when his father lets him come along on a scouting expedition. Not all of his father’s men approve…but what’s that in the undergrowth?
An Always Give Your Mom Chocolate story.
Dusty is finally beginning to accept that her brother is dead. Then she receives a mysterious phone call, and hope flutters up despite logic. Will her sister help her brave the forest to follow this lead?
A Book Blurb story
Your kitty’s eye teeth seem to be bigger and rounder than normal. Do you:
1) File them down
2) Take kitty to the vet
3) Test your kitty’s hunting skills with snails
A Choose Your Own Adventure story.
It’s a blustery day in Oz that sets Eeyore down the Yellow Brick Road. Not that he’s expecting the Wizard to Take Time for Donkeys.
A Character in the Wrong Story.
When all but four people leave the tour, Scott fears this will be his worst trip yet. That was before the avalanche.
A Camping Trip story.
Robin Hood is such a hero–but this aunt is not convinced of the cost.
A poem rendition of a Traitor Backstory.
Marlin is not your normal mailman trainee, but he’s eager to make a place for himself in the service. He’s sure he’s no imposter, now all he has to do is prove it.
A Mail Carrier story.
The thorn tree hedge around the village has already been removed. Now Lou is fighting to get rid of the brambles, too. Haydon and Alvin believe the thorns are a protection, not a danger, but the opposition is mounting. How far are they willing to go to keep them?
A Neighborhood Feud Story
Shalonda is sure her neighbor’s obsessive lawn improvement is a sign of one more person trying to undermine her ability to be independent. He is not only showing her up, but taking the enjoyment in the process. Well, there’s more than one person on the block who knows how to get up early with a lawn mower…
A Neighborhood Feud Story
Hyacinth is fed up with dealing with knights. It is time to relocate her dragon research center. She is glad to launch out to the freedom of open sea and pursue…duties? What duties? She does not remember signing up for those.
A Reversed Trope Story
Battles and wars, destruction and courage, conflict swirls throughout this sentient tree’s world. But a Fenfig’s trees run deep, and he patiently holds out for hope that friends to prevail over enemies, and someday there will be a safe sanctuary for his own seed.
An Inspired By Sayings story
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