Publisher: Short Stories
4 hot tales of women growing something extra!I grew one and did the female doctor/I grew one and did both my cellmates/I became a futa with cream and did my maid/I became a futa and did the farmer’s wife
Trapped in his conservatory for 250 years by the curse of an enraged woman, Max appears to Olivia just before Christmas. Olivia is a young woman waiting for the right man to recognize her strengths and talents. Can Olivia help Max break the curse without breaking her heart?Show book
Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson - Renwick, with too much time on his hands, was bored. He turned to Mead, in his discontent, only to discover some frightening aspects of his friend’s hobby of collecting children’s games and rhymes. Zenna Henderson was born in 1917 in Tucson, Arizona and began reading science fiction when she was 12. She graduated from Arizona State College, now Arizona State University, in 1940 and taught school, primarily in Tucson, mainly first grade. Zenna is one of 203 women recognized in the book “Partners in wonder : women and the birth of science fiction” who wrote stories that were published in US Science Fiction Magazines from 1926 to 1965. Her debut science fiction short story appeared in 1951, marking the beginning of a prolific career that saw over 60 of her works featured in pulp sci-fi magazines. The 1972 ABC TV movie of the week The People starring William Shatner and Kim Darby is based on the Zenna Henderson story Pottage. You can watch The People on YouTube.Show book
ASMR Cozy Mystery - Tainted Tides. Close your eyes & relax, as I read you to sleep... Tonight I have got another Cozy Mystery short story for you to sink into. A murder has taken place inside of Nora's cozy little cafe. And Nora will not stop until she figures out who it was who committed this heinous crime... Enjoy! Be sure to check out more audiobooks from DexRay wherever it is that you discovered this at.Show book
Before Kasta Krane and Dresco Norte embarked on their quest for Vellon's Blade, another adventure was unfolding in the harsh lands of the Endless Frontier... In the remote settlement of Cold Brook, rumors of a vault of riches have drawn a band of outlaws together for one daring heist. When Breylu Dast assembles his crew of specialists—each with their own motivations and secrets—they find themselves caught in a web of betrayal, ancient technology and unexpected danger. As rival enforcers close in, their carefully planned job spirals into a fight for survival. Set in the same captivating universe as the Endless Frontier series, this standalone adventure expands the cybernetic western world where outlaws wield electric weapons and the line between hero and villain blurs. Claire Glover returns to narrate this thrilling tale, bringing the grit, tension and distinct characters of the Endless Frontier to life with her masterful performance. Fans of "The Hunter and the Knight" will discover new corners of this vast world, while new listeners will find the perfect entry point to a world where western adventure meets science fantasy. Saddle up and ride into a frontier where only the boldest—or perhaps the most desperate—dare to venture.Show book
An enthralling Arabian Nights-style fantasy perfect for fans of Bradley Beaulieu and N. K. Jemisin.Eiren, the youngest daughter of the Aleynian royal family, has been living in exile in the deep desert of their kingdom. When the invading force from Ambar captures her family and demands that Eiren alone return with the Ambarians to their distant, mountainous lands, she agrees for the sake of her people. Gentle, perceptive, and able to sense the thoughts and feelings of those around her, Eiren is a storyteller—and unsure why the Ambarians have chosen her instead of her more brazen siblings.As she grows closer to the masked and enigmatic Gannet, one of her captors, on the journey to Ambar, Eiren learns that her special gifts mark her as an icon—the living embodiment of a god. Gannet, too, is an icon, and when he awakens more abilities within her, Eiren discovers a bitter truth: She is host to Theba, the goddess of destruction. A dark and dangerous force, Theba awakens similar appetites in Eiren.But there's more the Ambarians aren't telling her. To know the truth of why she was taken from her home, Eiren must become one of the monsters from her stories, whether she wants to or not.Show book
Mika Lenna won’t be stopped. The Lucidites might have the upper hand, but he has something more deadly. The one thing that can really stop them. Mika has crossed the final threshold of humanity to do something that no human would dare do. The consequences will be deadly. The pack is stronger than ever but still missing so many members. Meanwhile, the Lucidites are quickly making progress with a solution that might help the men assimilate with the wolf. However, will it come at a cost? The men have become accustomed to the wolf and losing it may feel like leaving behind a part of themselves. In the final installment of the Genetically Altered series, the werewolves must go to war to protect themselves. Those around them must decide if they’re willing to join this deadly battle. The final fight will be the bloodiest one yet, especially when there’s so much at stake. Each wolf is hungry for victory, but will their maker be the death of them?Show book
