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Rainy Day Tales is a book of short stories, or one-shots, collected in one place for easy viewing. These can range from cheesy romance to heart-wrenching angst, from teeth-rotting fluff to the weirdest crack imaginable. Each one-shot will have a synopsis and genre listed at the top so you don't have to read through to know if it's something you'd enjoy.So, what are you waiting for? Curl up on the couch with your favorite beverage and let's enjoy some wonderful tales on a rainy day~© Rain Reynolds…

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For as long as I can remember, I've disliked Kevin. We're locked in a constant battle with each other, neither wanting to be at the bottom of the class. When the Autumn Festival finally arrives in town, our class is assigned to help run it. I thought this was my chance to finally beat him, to leave him in the dust at the bottom. Turns out, he's my partner and this assignment will count for 60% of our grade.…

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Halloween is a time of magic and wonder, allowing even the strangest of scenarios to take place. Kids can dress up as whoever or whatever they wish to be for a single night. Pumpkin spice floods the market, turned into a wide variety of treats. Tricks are played upon the unsuspecting and the supernatural are empowered.It is a time of endless possibilities. A time for creatures of our wildest imaginations to come to life. Spooks and frights are expected and certainly not for the faint of heart. All ye who enter here should be wary, for your soul may never wish to return."When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween." - Unknown"Werewolves howl. Phantoms prowl. Halloween's upon us now." - Richelle E. Goodrich"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - L. M. Montgomery"Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves." - Elvis Duran…

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Music can touch and inspire us like nothing else. It speaks for us when we can't find the words, and comforts us when no one is around. I can't even imagine how many people have been saved through music, but I can proudly say I'm one of them. So, I decided to create a separate book for my one-shots that are inspired by songs.…

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I never believed in love or romance. I was just doing my best to survive, living my life day to day without any real plan for the future. If you would have told me that my entire life would change because of one trip, that I would find a love like no other... well, I would call you a liar. I probably would have told you to stop watching so many fairy tale romance movies and start living in reality, too. And yet... here we are.Copyright © by Rain Reynolds…

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Best friends Jen and Jackson tend to find themselves in the craziest of situations, but they always pull through because they have each other. Along with a small group of their closest friends, they will tackle whatever life throws at them. Jail time, insane dreams about being a superhero, being lost in the woods, and even facing down a serial killer, there's nothing this duo can't tackle!This book is a series of short stories that I've written using the daily writing prompts from writerswrite.co.za, which I get in my email each morning. I've done my best to make each story flow into the next, but since some of the prompts are off the wall, it can get a bit hard!Copyright © by Rain Reynolds…

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When a young girl approached me, wanting to hire me in order to deal with her stalker, I figured it would be an easy job. And for the most part, it was. It was boring as hell but it was easy. What I didn't expect was one of my enemies taking this opportunity to hurt me. An innocent girl suffered simply because she met me. What's the point of having powers if I can't even save one little girl?…

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Raven is your typical anti-social teenager who prefers to spend time alone, reading comics and watching anime. She doesn't hate her classmates, she just doesn't have a desire to socialize. So, when the new exchange student approaches her during lunch one day, she is surprised by his request to sit with her. The two realize that they have quite a bit in common and enjoy each other's company, thus beginning a friendship that is sure to last for a very long time. Their friendship is sealed when they attend Free Comic Book Day at Gotham City Limits, a local comic book store. Despite the sweltering heat, the two of them are excited.© Rain Reynolds…

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Despite being a legal adult, all you want this Halloween season is to dress up and go trick or treating! Living in a world of heroes and villains, life can be quite stressful. Even more so when most of the population has abilities but you do not. Your family worries for your safety, trying to stop you from going out, but you refuse. No one will stop you from enjoying this night. You never imagined that you would meet and connect with a handsome stranger, one who turns out to be a hero!…

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When Aspen finally got tickets for Anime Expo being held in California, she was super excited. Her cousin, Kyle, decides it would be a fun idea to turn it into a road trip rather than sitting on a stuffy plane for hours on end. It takes some convincing before she finally agrees. The pair have a lot of fun as they sing poorly to the radio and share stories. Just when she starts to believe that this was a good idea, the car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Worst yet, it's summer in Arizona!…

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Jill has always had an intense love for the rain, always feeling happy and content just being able to observe it. Never in her wildest dreams would she have thought this simple act could lead to something more, something magical. All she did was save an injured dragonfly one rainy night and now she's in a hidden, magical kingdom facing the king of the Dragoraqua tribe with her life on the line.Copyright © by Rain Reynolds…

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Hlina is a goddess that resides in Asgard, but she's always had an interest in the lives of mortals. All she wants to do is help them and spread kindness just as her father taught her. Gods are not meant to interfere with the lives of mortals, though, and doing so opens her up to punishment handed down straight from the Allfather himself.Stripped of both her power and immortality, Hlina must come to terms with her actions and the consequences that follow.…

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Growing up, Nicole wasn't able to celebrate Halloween like most kids because of her family's financial struggles. Now, as an adult, she is too old to trick or treat and has no friends to go to parties with. Despite this, Halloween remains her favorite time of year.The CEO's son is supposed to be trick or treating with his mother, but he is dropped off at his father's office when she decides she wants to go to a party instead. Nicole didn't want this boy to grow up with envy in his heart like she had so she decides to confront the boy's father. The problem is that he's in an important meeting and this might just get her fired!…

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Taco never wanted to be king. He just wanted to remain by his best friend's side and protect her. He had no interest in fighting or politics, he just wanted to read, to get lost in stories of adventure and friendship. He never could have imagined that his best friend would develop feelings for Burrito, the prince of a neighboring kingdom.All he wanted was to protect her. Now, he must prove that he is fit not only to be king but to be her husband by entering in a deadly race against Burrito. The two young men have been tasked with finding and retrieving the legendary King's Jewel, a myth amongst the realms. Whoever returns with this jewel will prove his worth and will rule both kingdoms, along with earning Ayla's hand in marriage.Taco is determined to keep her away from Burrito, but the two are polar opposites. Taco prefers to be indoors, reading, and learning. He is an introvert who lacks charisma and barely passed his sword fighting lessons. Burrito, on the other hand, is athletic and charismatic, having beaten some of his kingdom's strongest warriors in combat.Neither of them realizes just what they have signed up for or the terror it will bring upon the realm.Copyright © by Rain Reynolds…

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The Dragoon pirate crew thought they were far removed from the war taking place in Bastion, but with the Empire's influence spreading like a virus, not even they can hide forever. They are known for being the best thieves around so they are often hired to steal things for others. When captain Ren received a mysterious proposition from a hooded man in a bar, he simply can't refuse.He never would have guessed that this job would lead one member of his crew to becoming the weapon needed to take down the Empire and restore peace to Bastion. He's done his best to keep his crew out of the war. When a member of his crew is thrown into the center of the storm, will he jump in after her or hang her out to dry?© Rain Reynolds…

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Gary is one of many Grim Reapers that exist across the Earth, but it is not a job he wants to have. Unlike most Reapers who are chosen after death, he was born a Reaper and had no chance to live a normal life. Every day, he sees humans living their lives to the fullest and forming bonds with one another.He has even moved into the human world, living in an apartment with a roommate he met through an ad in the paper. While he has managed to grasp onto a small portion of normalcy, he knows he will never be able to live the life of a normal human being.That doesn't mean he can't try, though.© Rain Reynolds…

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Charlene was born with a social anxiety disorder that only worsened over time. She tried her hardest to overcome this demon and make friends while in school, but it proved an opponent she was not strong enough to beat. No one understood her or her issues, nor did they attempt to do so. Her only ally was her grandmother, a woman who loved and accepted her despite her issues. She may not have fully understood the disorder, but she tried her best.When her grandmother is claimed by cancer, the teen is left alone in the world with no hope for her future. The universe had dealt her a bad hand from the very beginning, yet it seemed to extend an olive branch in apology.…