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Raising the Piano Bar<\/a><\/td>A modern giant miraculously wakes knowing how to play one song. Will he be satisfied or raise the piano bar with something harder? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
World\u2019s Longest Traffic Light<\/a><\/td>A small town hopes for a record for the world\u2019s longest traffic light. Will the light, which has been broken for years, cooperate? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Cheat Streak<\/a><\/td>A TV broadcast glitch allows a man to win football bets with his brother-in-law but how far will he push his cheat streak? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Great Meeting Story<\/a><\/td>After attacking what she thinks is her cheating boyfriend\u2019s parked car, a young woman unexpectedly finds love and a great meeting story. Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Palm Springs Secrets<\/a><\/td>A first-time Palm Springs visitor expects to see a city reminiscent of Hollywood\u2019s golden age before uncovering the hidden side of Palm Springs. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Birthday Suit<\/a><\/td>After discovering he gets special privileges by regularly claiming it\u2019s his birthday, a boy finds a reason to hide on his actual birthday. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Music Maker\u2019s Daughter<\/a><\/td>An amateur guitar and music maker builds a guitar for his daughter\u2019s class project then plays for her teacher proving the instrument\u2019s worth. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sunglasses at Night<\/a><\/td>A new electric car owner is embarrassed to discover she has headlights so bright, other drivers might need to wear sunglasses at night. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Serving Two Masters<\/a><\/td>A young graphic designer attempts two full time jobs by working remotely. How long will she handle overemployment and serving two masters? Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Personal Roadside Assistant<\/a><\/td>Stranded on a Nevada freeway by a flat tire on their rented minivan, a family desperately needs help from a personal roadside assistant. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Luxury Sail<\/a><\/td>After accepting an invitation for a weekend on a yacht, three interns expect a luxury sail but get a very different racing experience. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Gold Digging<\/a><\/td>Customers learn bulldozering and digging at a heavy equipment playground while their instructors learn strategies to butter them up for big tips. Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Glass Time Capsule<\/a><\/td>Three friends uncover a backyard time capsule from their youth and read letters from their younger selves predicting life in the future. Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ice Cream Worth the Wait<\/a><\/td>How long will a family wait in what seems like a never-ending line for ice cream? And is it as good as promised? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Blue Honey<\/a><\/td>Backyard bees begin producing blue honey for one health conscious gardener. Will she find an all natural color source or something else? Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Kite Fall<\/a><\/td>On a visit to the Pacific Northwest, a young man and woman must confront their anxieties, including an unusual fear of falling kites. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Worst Wheels<\/a><\/td>Bicyclists, e-bikers, skateboarders, and monowheel riders clash on a long bike path in Tucson, Arizona and cannot decide who has the worst wheels. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Great Big Airplane<\/a><\/td>A business hotshot\u2019s vacation seems ruined when his chartered flight is canceled. Will his young kids want to fly a commercial big airplane? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Most Useless Class<\/a><\/td>A college student thinks his Albanian language class is the most useless class ever. He changes his mind during his first job. Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Humble Paper Clip<\/a><\/td>Do modern third graders raised on video screens know how a simple paper clip works? A curious young teacher tries to find out. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Speed Dating<\/a><\/td>After wishing she could skip the uncomfortable initial dating phase, a young woman learns speeding up the process only concentrates the pain. Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Today\u2019s Tom Sawyer<\/a><\/td>When a cunning young student is assigned a Tom Sawyer book report as punishment, will he manipulate his friend into doing it instead? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Low Hanging Fruit<\/a><\/td>Three college students bet over who can pick the most apples. Two of them don\u2019t realize fruit picking only happens in the fall. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Dandelion Dreams<\/a><\/td>Why not have a lawn full of beautiful yellow dandelions? One new homeowner runs the experiment he thinks will save him landscaping time. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Alone in the Cold<\/a><\/td>Relying on battery powered clothing, a young man refuses to heat his apartment. Will an unplanned visitor leave him alone in the cold? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Not Our Game<\/a><\/td>One sister in a family has never lost a board game. What happens when the family discovers a game she cannot win? Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Time Whisperer<\/a><\/td>When an overwhelmed young woman seeks advice from a time whisperer, will she follow the steps to discover more hours in her day? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Leave Behind<\/a><\/td>A coworker admirer hopes to arrange a visit to his crush\u2019s house using his phone and an old trick \u2013 the leave behind. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Skater Outlaw<\/a><\/td>Three young friends spend an afternoon skateboarding. Will one become a skater outlaw when they trade a skate park for a local college? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
To See in the Dark<\/a><\/td>When Apple develops an iPhone camera that can see in the dark, will anyone stop the night vision technology from reaching consumers? Short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Night Light<\/a><\/td>A husband and wife team plan a daring night mission near a Navy base. Will their night light get them caught before sunrise? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Romantic Philosophy<\/a><\/td>Dragged to a college party, a student falls in love at first sight. Does he admit he\u2019s a philosophy major and scare her \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Five Minute Mile<\/a><\/td>One man\u2019s goal to run a five minute mile seems hopelessly out of reach until his friend finds a track of dreams. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Return to the Cruise<\/a><\/td>During a honeymoon Caribbean cruise, when a newlywed couple misses their ship at a port-of-call, will they miraculously return to the cruise? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Teens Unplugged<\/a><\/td>A new reality show features teens unplugged from all their electronic devices. Will anyone beat FOMO long enough to claim the prize money? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Low Tech Spyware<\/a><\/td>Company secrets keep spilling. Is the source of the leak cyber hacking or low tech spyware surveillance of the top salesman? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Banksy of Sandcastles<\/a><\/td>Attempting to catch the mysterious Banksy of Sandcastles, Galveston is on overnight alert. Will the city find a new sandcastle in the morning? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Christmas Tree Run<\/a><\/td>A road trip from Texas to Colorado for a perfect Christmas tree might help Derek realize he is dating the wrong girl. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Longest Glide<\/a><\/td>How far will a balsa glider fly from the top of the Astoria Column? Will the longest glide take it across the Pacific? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Dizzy Dog Story<\/a><\/td>What happened to Grandma\u2019s back pills and the flattened mailbox in the front yard? Maybe the dizzy dog has the answers. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Penny Fortune<\/a><\/td>Will a large penny and nickel collection contain valuable coins or will the Reyes family waste their entire summer chasing a penny fortune? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Smell Peace and Happiness<\/a><\/td>After mixing up a magical scent, an inventor tries selling the smell to a large retailer. Will it bring peace, happiness, and riches? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sticky Christmas Songs<\/a><\/td>A woman can\u2019t escape the Christmas songs stuck in her head. Then she realizes some songs are even more sticky in her brain. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Borderline Criminals<\/a><\/td>After speeding through a small town on the Mexican border, four young Americans are charged as criminals. Could it all be a prank? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Professor Dress Code<\/a><\/td>A young professor risks offending his older colleagues by suggesting a professor dress code that includes graduation robes. Fiction short story with text \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Most Famous CEO<\/a><\/td>After wishing to be the world\u2019s most famous CEO, an aspiring business mogul makes some curious moves to impress his employees. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
ChatGPT for Homework<\/a><\/td>When a high school student uses ChatGPT for homework, he thinks he\u2019s found the ultimate cheat code. Will his English teacher be fooled? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Good Luck Dispenser<\/a><\/td>After purchasing a good luck amulet in a voodoo shop, a young woman finally gets what she deserves. Or not? Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
No Deal Cruise<\/a><\/td>When she gets the chance to play Deal or No Deal on a cruise, one contestant quickly forgets her own best advice. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Slow Contact Hitter<\/a><\/td>After getting hit at a batting cage, time slows down for an amateur athlete. Can he become the ultimate pro baseball contact hitter? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Next Big Thing<\/a><\/td>Faced with starting over, an entrepreneur tries to brainstorm the next big thing. He discovers it\u2019s not inside his head. Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Name Your Fate<\/a><\/td>Twin sisters have distinct names that match their personalities and seem to guide their fate. Will one twin save the other\u2019s Harvard interview? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Charging the Birds<\/a><\/td>Charging Bird scooters sounds like a great gig until a Millennial realizes how little money he makes and tries to beat the system. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sweet Pickle Potty<\/a><\/td>When his young niece is learning to use her training potty, an uncle leaves a pickle inside. Will she reject her pickle potty? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
College Penance and Rescue<\/a><\/td>Guilt from cheating on an ethics exam leads to college penance for a former student and the chance to rescue high school dropouts. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ginger Snaps<\/a><\/td>When a ginger teenager finally figures out a way to disappear her freckles, what will she do when freckles are suddenly popular? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Buying the Last Vacation Mile<\/a><\/td>During a fun family vacation, the kids never seem satisfied. Should their father give in when they beg for souvenirs? Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Gangnam Style Birthday<\/a><\/td>Intending to give her young nephew a memorable birthday present, a young woman buys a Gangnam Style rideable toy motorcycle no one can \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Target Practice for Lunch<\/a><\/td>Rowdy visitors stop for lunch at an isolated Arizona ranch house and get a surprise when they attempt a little target practice. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Altered Color Perception<\/a><\/td>After learning he is one of a small minority whose color perception is different, Ross Sandberg changes his whole outlook on life. For \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Red Lobster Surprise<\/a><\/td>Two rival sisters exchange birthday gifts. A Red Lobster gift card is not what it seems. Fiction short story with text and audio.<\/td><\/tr>
Helpline Meltdown<\/a><\/td>After a bad breakup, a helpline operator gives out her boyfriend\u2019s number to angry customers and claims he\u2019s the company president. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Morning Officer<\/a><\/td>Will going one mile per hour faster than a police officer provoke him to pull over a driver on a wide-open Wyoming highway? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Lost Treasure in Mexico<\/a><\/td>Promise of lost treasure lures an arrogant spring break tourist off the beach and into a search. Fiction short story with text and \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Waterslide Conquest<\/a><\/td>On the last day of the summer, a girl gets her chance for a waterslide conquest at the waterpark. Will she take the \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Perfect Proposal Arcade<\/a><\/td>What is supposed to be a perfect proposal in an arcade does not go as planned. Will the relationship survive? Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Goodbye Lizard King<\/a><\/td>Will anything change one boy\u2019s obnoxious lizard obsession? How much embarrassment will make him lose his fascination with creepy crawlies? Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
RV Park<\/a><\/td>Exploring the wild American West in an RV sounds like the perfect summer trip for one British family. Are they ready for the \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Seven Layer Glitch<\/a><\/td>Bonus seven layer burritos are delivered by a glitch in a Taco Bell kiosk. How long will it last and how many burritos \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Suburban Pirates of the Caribbean<\/a><\/td>With a new pirate ship playhouse in their backyard, two kids set out to find a crew and plunder their entire suburban neighborhood. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Present Tense<\/a><\/td>Three daughters meet their father for a birthday celebration. He must choose which of them is best at living in the present tense. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Trail Ride to Paradise<\/a><\/td>After carrying a heavyweight tourist on a tropical trail ride, a horse snaps and makes a bid for freedom with a beach hermit. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Pre-flight Gamble<\/a><\/td>When asked to give up their seats in exchange for gift cards, two airline passengers make a pre-flight gamble that the payoff will \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
MoMA\u2019s Girl<\/a><\/td>After a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, a high school student decides to create her own art \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Callsign Beet Man<\/a><\/td>Returning to his college coffee shop, a fighter pilot shows why using callsigns does not work for civilians. Fiction short story with text \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Zoo for You<\/a><\/td>A boy\u2019s favorite place to see animals is a taxidermy museum instead of a zoo. His motives are not as they appear. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Falling for an iPhone<\/a><\/td>Crash detection by her iPhone14 disrupts a skier\u2019s fun. How can she avoid being delayed by a visit from the ski patrol? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Psycho Cryptography<\/a><\/td>After picking up a stranded motorist, a driver learns he is traveling with a psycho cryptography specialist? Will she uncover all his secrets? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Hammer Time Emergency<\/a><\/td>Trapped on a hot roof, a solar panel installer faces a life-threatening emergency. Will he find safety with only a hammer? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Unique Identity Crisis<\/a><\/td>Two young women with the same unique name find each other through an email mix-up. What happens when they find their unique identity \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Neighborhood Ramp Miracle<\/a><\/td>The whole neighborhood helps build a ramp for a bully now confined to a wheelchair. No one expects the ensuing miracle. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Dear Leader<\/a><\/td>When given the chance to be a leader in the office a young employee follows some questionable advice on how to impress his \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Galentine\u2019s Day<\/a><\/td>Single friends meet in a restaurant to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day or Galentine\u2019s Day. Each may be holding back a secret. Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Super Bowl Piranha<\/a><\/td>Small business owners claim a piranha can predict the score of the Super Bowl. Will the fish bring them fame and fortune? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Hope During Airmaggedon<\/a><\/td>Cancelled flights lead to holiday Airmaggedon in New York. Sharing the misery with new friends might help a young family. Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Perfect Game<\/a><\/td>Bowling is key to a corporate merger. Will a perfect game derail plans to impress partners? Fiction short story with text and audio.<\/td><\/tr>
Family Photoshoot Winner<\/a><\/td>Mom and dad have different favorite pictures after two family photoshoots. Whose picture will be chosen? Fiction short story with text and audio.<\/td><\/tr>
Heavy Weight Resolution<\/a><\/td>New Year\u2019s brings weight resolutions to a group of coworkers. Will a pledge to gain weight work out? Fiction short story with text \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
No Cat for Christmas<\/a><\/td>All two kids want is a cat for Christmas. Will something magical happen to grant their wish? Fiction short story with text and \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ice Cold Product Placement<\/a><\/td>The holidays have become too commercial. Can you spot a real product placement in this story about a trip to the Ice Castles? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Strawberry Field Revolt<\/a><\/td>Summer camp in a strawberry field was supposed to be fun and educational. Will the most eager camper lead a revolt? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Full Comfort Class<\/a><\/td>When taking their first flight in many years, will an older couple experience travel misery or travel in full comfort class? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Time to Believe in Santa<\/a><\/td>Santa is burned out and ready to quit. He questions whether even he can believe in Santa. Can Mrs. Claus save the day? \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Gripestaking<\/a><\/td>Two roommates decide to invent a new holiday \u2013 Gripestaking \u2013 and hide out from their families on Thanksgiving. Will the new holiday \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Teen Boss of Raspberry Hill<\/a><\/td>When a teenager takes charge at a family-owned water park, she becomes the teen boss of her grandparents. How will she handle their \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Five Magic Gummies<\/a><\/td>Are the magic gummies from the airport really the cause of such a drastic transformation? Can they turn an introvert into an extrovert \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ride the Rainbow Unicorn<\/a><\/td>When his young daughter decides she wants to ride electric stuffed animals at the mall, a father must decide whether to ride along. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Smashing Cold Pumpkins<\/a><\/td>Two inventors battle to see who will win the battle between indestructible pumpkin and irresistible annihilation. Halloween brings out creative mischief for all \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Nicolas Cage Crypt Caper<\/a><\/td>Guarding the cemetery containing the empty Nicolas Cage crypt is usually boring. Who would be crazy enough to break in at night? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Big Catfish Story<\/a><\/td>Wanting to show up her law partners, a lawyer plans to bring home the biggest fish ever caught. But her catfish story is \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Acing a Black Belt Test<\/a><\/td>An adult karate student nervously anticipates his Black Belt test. Will achieving a black belt rank be the glorious achievement he imagines? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Duck, Duck, Google<\/a><\/td>What after-work activity will unify a team of Google employees? A trip to the nearby, great outdoors proves more adventure than anticipated. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Job Interview Hack<\/a><\/td>Will a young college student take her mom\u2019s advice to land her dream job? A secret job interview hack might work for her. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Arresting the Sheriff\u2019s Wife<\/a><\/td>Pulling over the Sheriff\u2019s wife might land a new deputy in big trouble. Should he let her go or stand his ground? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
How to Coin a Phrase<\/a><\/td>Meet the creative genius behind your favorite phrases. With an amazing ability to coin a phrase, is she claiming more credit than she \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Good Riddance, College Girl<\/a><\/td>After dropping off his daughter at UCLA, an unexpected connection helps a father realize how much he misses his new college girl. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Way Beyond Improv<\/a><\/td>During his first school play, a young actor faces an agonizing choice to improv or stick to the script. Will he ever take \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
All You Can\u2019t Eat Cruise<\/a><\/td>Excited to be on a cruise ship for the first time, one passenger does not realize he has access to all the amenities. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Don\u2019t Forget Your A-Game<\/a><\/td>The desire to be the perfect soccer mom pushes one parent over the edge. Will she be able to bring her A-game when \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Perfect Hawaiian Honeymoon<\/a><\/td>Arriving for a Hawaiian honeymoon after a June wedding sounds ideal. How will the bride and groom react when Mother Nature has other \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Gold and Silver Grandpa<\/a><\/td>While trying to teach his clever granddaughter a lesson about the worth of gold and silver, a grandfather ends up getting a very \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
1001 Shoes<\/a><\/td>Love or shoes? As a solitary man\u2019s shoe collection reaches a milestone, he makes a drastic choice about his life\u2019s direction. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Big Easy Ghost Stories<\/a><\/td>To attract bigger crowds for her New Orleans tours, a tour guide passes off exciting ghost stories as historical facts. Will the truth \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mannequins and Poolies<\/a><\/td>Rich and poor teenagers (poolies) collide on the deck of a country club pool. They find out first impressions don\u2019t tell the whole \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
By The Dawn\u2019s Early Light<\/a><\/td>The 4th of July holiday triggers a weeklong neighborhood fireworks celebration. One man plans to take revenge for lost sleep. Fiction short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Cash in Books<\/a><\/td>An aspiring author gives her nephew and nieces her self-published books. A rich surprise waits inside, but will they find it? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Need for Miami Speed<\/a><\/td>During a family trip in Miami, a speed boat expert finds his skills put to the test. Can he recover from some unforced \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Green Thumb Tomato Killer<\/a><\/td>After questioning where their food comes from, a young couple makes a bet about who can grow the best tomatoes. But what keeps \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
H8 MY PL8<\/a><\/td>When a Texan relocates to Delaware, he orders a vanity plate to show off his Texas pride. His abbreviations quickly lead to embarrassment. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Three Little Graduation Pigs<\/a><\/td>What starts as an innocent senior prank gets out of hand when three small pigs are kidnapped to spend the night in a \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Twilight Zone Check-in<\/a><\/td>After a late-night arrival, a tired traveler regrets what happens at a hotel check-in counter. His wish to replay the scene strangely plays \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Top Gun Dad Part 2<\/a><\/td>During a Christmas visit to San Diego, a Navy pilot grows nostalgic about his time as a Top Gun on an aircraft carrier. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Exam Problems<\/a><\/td>When a college professor gets worried about cheating in her class, she devises a new cheat-proof procedure for her final exam. She may \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Gorilla Girls<\/a><\/td>A teenager makes an unexpected gorilla friend when visiting a nearby zoo. Both become addicted to phone screens and something has to change. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Museum of Fakes<\/a><\/td>Returning to the museum where she worked as a teenager, a history lover discovers a life changing secret. Fiction short story with text \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
State of Enchantment<\/a><\/td>Friends and photography students look for the best pictures to enter into a New Mexico (Land of Enchantment) contest. The best photos are \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Unretainable Retainers<\/a><\/td>Lost retainers drive a parent crazy when his daughter needs braces. The retainers reappear as mysteriously as they disappear. Fiction short story with \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Wolf Player and Coach<\/a><\/td>A teenager coaches his team to victory in a church basketball tournament. Then his sportsmanship and leadership are questioned. Fiction short story with \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Exotic Pet Store<\/a><\/td>An eccentric rancher goes overboard when pets are allowed at his local supermarket in Southern Arizona. Whose is the most exotic pet? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Change in Seasons<\/a><\/td>After moving to the Pacific Northwest, a visit from a college friend changes a young man\u2019s perspective on the weather and his surroundings. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Big Rock Audition<\/a><\/td>Will a hand written resume help during a first job interview (audition) at the rough and tumble Big Rock Trading Post in New \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
An Unloosed Seuss?<\/a><\/td>When a new San Diego homeowner discovers what looks like a new Dr. Seuss manuscript, has she really uncovered a conspiracy? Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Dear Facebook<\/a><\/td>After using Facebook ads to collect books for her students, a Texas teacher loses out on promised ad credits. She writes a letter \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Tortilla Basketball<\/a><\/td>During a first visit to a UC Santa Barbara basketball game, a graduate student from Bangladesh gets caught throwing tortillas on the court. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sappy Modern Love Story<\/a><\/td>Modern update to O. Henry\u2019s Gift of the Magi love story. A newly married couple make ironic sacrifices on Valentine\u2019s Day. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Siri Don\u2019t Take the Wheel<\/a><\/td>After landing at SEATAC airport near Seattle, two friends drive around with Siri\u2019s navigation help. They discover Siri needs a supervisor. Fiction short \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
A Star is Hatched<\/a><\/td>Walking onto a stage for a church talent contest, a shy kid tries his hand at standup comedy. A surprise star in the \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Help Number Unknown<\/a><\/td>Two lost hikers refuse to answer a call from rescuers because they don\u2019t recognize the number. Will they answer a number unknown? Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Strong Armed Date<\/a><\/td>A country girl gets overlooked during a dream date to a County Fair. Then her strong armed talents catch all eyes on the \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Chasing Rocky<\/a><\/td>After training for a sprint, a man returns to his Oklahoma roots for an annual race. He ends up chasing the aging town \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Raining on the Rose Parade<\/a><\/td>Caltech students attempt a Pasadena Rose Parade prank but the results are not as epic as planned. Fiction short story with text and \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ebenezer Lunch<\/a><\/td>The office cheapskate misses out when his penny counting backfires spectacularly during an office lunch. Fiction short story with text and audio.<\/td><\/tr>
Christmas Cookie Exchange<\/a><\/td>After moving into a South Carolina neighborhood, a woman feels ambushed when asked to exchange Christmas Cookies. Then she realizes what the cookies \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Goldfish Gift Swap<\/a><\/td>A Wisconsin college student brings a creative gift to a holiday gift swap party. The gift ends up in some unexpected hands. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Top Gun Dad<\/a><\/td>A young father awkwardly realizes his Top Gun costume is entirely wrong for what he thinks is career day at his child\u2019s class. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Black Friday Fails<\/a><\/td>A freezing early morning wait in line on Black Friday does not go as planned when the doors to the store open. Fiction \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Thanksgiving Salon<\/a><\/td>A Mississippi hair stylist meets a new client who happens to be related to an old client. Each client tells the same Thanksgiving \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Science of Purple Porches<\/a><\/td>After seeing the blue porches in Key West, a woman from Indiana decides to paint her porch. She is soon in a struggle \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Dating Cindy Crawford<\/a><\/td>A previous fib about dating Cindy Crawford in his younger days comes back to haunt a husband during his birthday dinner in New \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Saltwater Starlight Dog<\/a><\/td>A family of isolated nomads living on the salt flats, surrounded by saltwater, are visited by a couple and their dog. Something has \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Slytherin Halloween<\/a><\/td>Attempts to trick kids into giving up Halloween candy using a Sorting Hat, Harry Potter, and Slytherin House membership produce mixed results. Fictional \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Pumpkin Patch Skills<\/a><\/td>A trip to a Halloween pumpkin patch and corn maze highlights the navigational skills of some visitors and creates desperation for others. Fictional \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Weekend Smugglers Run<\/a><\/td>A trip to Disneyworld on the opening weekend of the new Smugglers Run ride creates an ironic situation when a real life smuggling \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Javelina Airlines<\/a><\/td>A daredevil pilot takes his new son-in-law on the ride of his life, even landing on a road for a hitchhiker. Set in \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Being Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/td>A Patrick Mahomes lookalike tries to take advantage in a Kansas City restaurant. He finds that being Patrick Mahomes has its plusses and \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
An Unforgettably Lucky Arrowhead<\/a><\/td>A practical joke on a camping trip to Great Basin NP creates a treasured arrowhead keepsake. The innocent joke has long lasting consequences. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Too Fast and Just Enough Furious<\/a><\/td>A fast, hotshot stunt driver working on a movie set learns that some of the most basic driving tasks can be the most \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
The Rise of Carrot Man<\/a><\/td>An out of luck comedian in Las Vegas discovers his true calling in life is entertaining teens and tweens as Carrot Man. Fictional \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Ice Cream Sandwiched<\/a><\/td>A first summer job selling ice cream sandwiches in Tennessee leads to a sticky situation when the truck gets hijacked. Fictional short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Impossible Vegetarian<\/a><\/td>When a couple meets on a dating app, each is convinced they can change each other\u2019s dietary preferences. Both get a vegetarian surprise. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Leaky Lawyer<\/a><\/td>A hotshot young lawyer reconsiders his career choice after discovering the simple joys of plumbing. Fictional short story with text and audio.<\/td><\/tr>
Breaking the Camelback<\/a><\/td>A young woman discovers how difficult it can be to return a used Camelback backpack. She resorts to desperate measures she soon regrets. \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Midnight Pickleball<\/a><\/td>A pickleball obsession leads to late night games and some problems with the neighbors for a young couple in a Virginia neighborhood. Fictional \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Missile Command by Hand<\/a><\/td>A new officer at a missile launch site in Arizona discovers handwriting can be an important lost art and key to a successful \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Forget the Alamo<\/a><\/td>A San Antonio resident finds unexpected and unwelcome fame during his visit to a tourist hotspot next to the Alamo. Fictional short story \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Pok\u00e9mon Stop<\/a><\/td>A family hike in Colorado turns into an unexpected adventure. A search for Pokemon surprisingly saves the day. Fictional short story with text \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Sharma On the Ledge<\/a><\/td>A fun story about a tour guide at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, California. Her normal tour is interrupted by a guest \u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Jetsons Radio<\/a><\/td>A radio station owner tries to replace his DJs with a computer. He learns automation has pluses and minuses. Fictional short story with \u2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Another great site for linking funny short stories<\/a><\/p>

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