Short Stories > Humor

This book is a compilation of short stories of life, as seen through the eyes of a rural police officer. There are incidents from his younger life, which carry into how he became what he is, what he believed, and things he worked through. The majority of his career was served in a large county. He often patrolled alone and had to get himself out of whatever he got himself into. No day was the same, and no person responded the same. There were times of fear, anger, disappointment, and sickening tragedies. He believes law enforcement is a calling, and as a field training officer tried to inspire interns to become good public servants, because they are certainly needed. He wrote about ...

A very pleasant book, Mama Carmen's Stories is a collection of short stories that reflect the author's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Carmen Mata was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where many of her stories took place. She then moved to New York City where she currently lives and where her stories continued to unfold. The author's upbringing and experiences have shaped and inspired her as a person and as a writer. Throughout the years, she collected so many experiences with her family, friends, and in her life as an educator and writer. The author turned these memories into some of the most delightful stories. To complement her lively persona, Carmen Mata has also illus ...

Mission Statement: by Mr. Broke Every time I get some Damn money in my pocket, here comes Mr. Broke. Sometimes I get so mad, I want to punch him dead in his eye socket. Telling me how to spend my money. Are you serious? I am not laughing, and this shit isn’t funny. I swear he only does this to me. Like he has got a GPS taped to my back. If this shit keeps up, I am going to have to hit the streets and get this money back. I live paycheck to paycheck, paying the minimum balance on all my bills. Not because I am cheap. After paying rent, gas, and school. I still need to eat. The fellas call me up, wanting to go hang out and have a good time. After further evaluation (check money in m ...