500 Ironic Stories

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1001 Shoes Jul 16, 2022

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Love or shoes? As a solitary man’s shoe collection reaches a milestone, he makes a drastic choice about his life’s direction. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Big Easy Ghost Stories Jul 09, 2022

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To attract bigger crowds for her New Orleans tours, a tour guide passes off exciting ghost stories as historical facts. Will the truth come back to haunt her? Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Mannequins and Poolies Jul 02, 2022

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Rich and poor teenagers (poolies) collide on the deck of a country club pool. They find out first impressions don’t tell the whole story. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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By The Dawn’s Early Light Jun 25, 2022

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The 4th of July holiday triggers a weeklong neighborhood fireworks celebration. One man plans to take revenge for lost sleep. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Cash in Books Jun 18, 2022

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An aspiring author gives her nephew and nieces her self-published books. A rich surprise waits inside, but will they find it? Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Need for Miami Speed Jun 11, 2022

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During a family trip in Miami, a speed boat expert finds his skills put to the test. Can he recover from some unforced errors? Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Green Thumb Tomato Killer Jun 04, 2022

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After questioning where their food comes from, a young couple makes a bet about who can grow the best tomatoes. But what keeps happening to the tomato plants? Fiction short story with text and audio.

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H8 MY PL8 May 28, 2022

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When a Texan relocates to Delaware, he orders a vanity plate to show off his Texas pride. His abbreviations quickly lead to embarrassment. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Three Little Graduation Pigs May 21, 2022

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What starts as an innocent senior prank gets out of hand when three small pigs are kidnapped to spend the night in a high school before graduation. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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Twilight Zone Check-in May 14, 2022

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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 out over the next 24 hours. Fiction short story with text and audio.

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