An old salt relives the memory of a day when poor luck, some clever wildlife, and a simple dollar bill brought Toronto to its knees. It was the 60s, a decade that very nearly threw the grimy kitchen sink at the world. Ol' Chuck never saw it coming.

It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree. Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong-but still he didn't know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak found that his strong branches were just right for a very special purpose. The Oak Inside the Acorn is the stor...

Everyone loves their grandma but these three are just a little...different. They have certain skills in war and strategy developed over forty years through military training and discipline. They are the definition of "never judge a book by its cover." They now work as contractors for the extra money. Follow the hapless Clem as he is hired to drive the three on their latest mission of destruction.

Lauren and Vic were high school sweethearts until her desire to succeed in business and his desire to escape his hellish home life drove them apart. Now, seventeen years later during a chance business meeting the two have crossed paths. Surely it is no mere coincidence after all this time? They rekindle their old spark and the heat is kicked up when they're together! But all is not what is seems.

Poetry is a wonderful way to express yourself. It can be so romantic and full of emotions. Poetry song flows through your soul as you absorb it from the pages. It can lighten your mood and bring joy to a moment in time. On the other hand, poems can also be dark and express your innermost feelings and fears, feelings you carry so deep within, and want to explore. Your true courage will be to share such raw feelings with others. This book of poems will take you through a personal journey of ...

Butch did a bad, bad thing. He went against his owner's orders, and he bit the postman. Unbeknownst to Butch, though, the postman was a werewolf. We all know what happens when a werewolf bites a human... but what happens when a dog bites a werewolf?Don't Bite the Postman, Puppies! is a short story, approximately 9 (print) pages in length.

A startling late-night discovery in a cemetery teaches a young man that giving in to curiosity can come with deadly consequences.

A discarded mirror brings more than just everyday reflections.Who, or what, stares back at Penny as she gazes into an old mirror? Is it a hallucination...or portent of death?Part of the From Elsewhere short story collection - six tales of unearthly visitors.From Elsewhere includes:"The Long View" - One woman's reflections on the life she has left behind. But is all as it seems?"The Hearing" - A guardian angel is put on trial by the man he is duty bou...

Mike escaped from Barb's torment with a well-aimed bullet to his brain. But life doesn't end at death, and Mike's now stuck in Hell with the exact person who was out to get him all along. 'Not a happy camper' is an understatement.This is the third short story in the DEAD(ish) Allsorts series. Timeline-wise, it follows DEAD (and hellbent).Warning: Contains copious foul language. Not suitable for children.

Charlie Reardon has been fairly content with his life. He’s got a job, a home and a routine that keeps it all in order. When he stumbles onto a little kitten one cold winter night, he finds out there is some magic in the world after all.

A short story outlining a special day between gay lovers Valic and Destrey.

"the hidden spring" is a moving allegory on the life of a man born into a perfectly beautiful place with a perpetually cool spring right in the center of his universe. for a reason he never understands, he leaves his home and goes exploring the world - for what he doesn't even know. and though he searches everywhere and fights valiantly to achieve his goals, nothing ever satisfies him and he grows old, but not wise. finally, in a last ditch attempt to find lasting peace and happiness, he s...