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In this, Theodore Dalrymple’s second collection of short stories, he begins to let his imagination run. The absurdity of modern life is fully laid bare when taken to extremes. You will laugh through your tears.

Daya, bearing the burden of being Heiako, Unwanted, confronts the unforgiving trials of school, where she becomes a target of relentless bullying by those physically imposing. Deep within her core, a steadfast resolve to stand up against injustice propels her forward, poised to confront the very essence of fear.

Not only is he mafia and twice my age, but he’s also my dad's best friend. As the daughter of a mafia boss, NYC always felt safe. Until I was attacked. To keep me safe, my father orders me to stay with Ronan, his best friend. There’s just one problem. Ronan was my first crush. I did my best to stay away, given that he’s my father’s age and mafia. But now that I’m forced to be next to him, his intense grey eyes draw me in. His muscles taunt me, begging me to rip off his expensive suit. I should be afraid given that he’s my father's right hand. But I’m sure that underneath the ...

Bu sesli kitapta hem dünya hem de Rus edebiyatının en önemli yazarlarından biri olan Tolstoy’un aşağıdaki kısa eserlerini sizlere sunuyoruz. Karma Üzerine Bir Mektup. Karma. Irgat Emelyan ve Boş Davul. Kırk Yıl. Pahalıya Oturuyor. Françoise. Cehennemin Yıkılışı, Sonra Yeniden Kuruluşu. Asuri Hükümdarı Asarhadon.

Presenting six stories involving science and its interaction with the human psyche. Included are elements of mystery, horror, whimsy, fantasy, touches of romance, and some technology run amuck. From the story of a group of elder humans hoping to ride to the stars, an AI system taking its programming too literally, and a young woman who can really take charge, to a story that will have you watching the night sky in case an ovoid spaceship appears, each story stretches reality beyond the norm and shows how our qualities as humans have to take charge.

Two traveling college students confront their disintegrating relationship and the new American reality in a breakdown lane along the Italian Superstrade. A woman chases the ghost of her neglectful father to a vanished amusement park at the end of the Long Beach pier. In these atmospheric, wide-ranging, surprisingly playful, and deeply mournful stories, grandkids and widows, ice cream-truck drivers and judges, travelers and invalids all discover — and sometimes even survive — the everyday losses from which the most vengeful ghosts so often spring.

In the heart of a neon-lit city, where shadows intertwine with secrets, a vampiress walks. Selene, with her icy blue eyes and hair like spun moonlight, has prowled the earth for centuries. Until one fateful night changes everything. As Selene hunts for sustenance in the city's underbelly, she locks eyes with Marcus, a mortal whose presence stirs something ancient within her. Drawn together by an unbreakable bond, they navigate a world where love transcends the boundaries of mortality and immortality. But mortals and immortals aren’t meant to be. Selene and Marcus must confront their own ...

Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set in the Seven Mountains of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's stories recall the decline of big game in the region and the exit of the native peoples as the European settlers advanced westward. This collection of tales has been modernized for 21st-century audiences but maintains the charm, wit, and suspense of the originals.

My name is Christopher, and this is my story of how a single summer would reaffirm my sensitivities. Sure! I'd always known I was a sensitive male, but it would be a young rodeo roper that would open my eyes to my intuit ways. This young cowboy's name is Grayson. This particular summer, many would arrive upon a horseback riding ranch just outside of Jackson, Wyoming. We were all from different parts of the United States coming together with different roles to help run this working ranch that welcomed guests from around the globe.

Bu sesli kitapta hem dünya hem de Rus edebiyatının en önemli yazarlarından biri olan Tolstoy’un aşağıdaki iki kısa eserini sizlere sunuyoruz. Kafkas Esiri. Şeytan.

When Mr. Darcy's insult sparks a daring plan, can Elizabeth tempt a prideful heart without losing her own? Elizabeth Bennet unabashedly sets out on her plan as only a proper young woman would, but quickly discovers she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Tempting Mr. Darcy is a JAFF of over 30,000 words that is primarily a romance story with some steamy scenes. This P and P variation ends in a HEA after some twists and turns. It features Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Bingley, Jane Bennet, Mr. Wickham, Charlotte Lucas and Oakham Mount.

I'm Olivia Carlson, a city girl who traded the comfort of urban life for a crucial business meeting in the Alaskan wilderness. But when my journey ends in a terrifying car crash during a blizzard, I'm rescued by Gabe Hawkins, a man as rugged and mysterious as the mountains he calls home. As the storm rages outside, I find myself in turmoil, grappling with unexpected emotions. Gabe is not the client I was destined to meet, yet in the close quarters of his rustic cabin, I realize I've fallen for the very man who saved me from the clutches of the wilderness. Rescued by the Mountain Man is a ...

Seizing the Tiger It’s 1996 and Alex the Pirate hates having his smuggled goods ripped off on the high seas. Colonel Le, another pirate, got the drop on him and he is vastly outgunned in his wooden-hulled tongkang in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand. Le smirks as he steals Alex’s valuable cargo and powers away to leave Alex and crew drifting on their damaged craft at sea. Alex and his friend Diego know that vengeance is a dish best served cold. Le will pay for his treachery—the hard way. And maybe they will seize the cutthroat’s prize boat—the one they call the Tiger. The first ...

The backstories of Lord Jonas Ares, War Commander Ethan Wolfe, Wraith Hyelin Frost, and Cardinal Nolan Kraft has begun with this Novella series. Plus as a bonus, the Prologue and Chapter One of Nephilim War Book 2 (Star Fall Redemption) is included. Tales of the Machine War. The Machine War rages across a thousand worlds and the Galactic Empire is losing the war. It's up to Captain Devon Dark and Wraith Frost to capture the Machine's Code Keeper Device and turn the tide. Little do they know that the world it is located on is about to be glassed. Wraith Frost and her Kill Team must survive ...

Immerse yourself and unveil the "Transformation of Damaged Hearts" that are sealed with an " I Do". Step into a world of Enemies to Lovers, Instalove & Second Chance Love. Forget Me Not Cowboy Enemies to Lovers, Small Town, Mistaken Identity, Amnesia, Romance I am a Cowboy with a broken heart until Darla enters my life. We Start as enemies and end as lovers until the tragic day I am trampled by a Black Stallion. I am left with no memory of the woman who mended my broken heart. Yet as strangers, our attraction for one another is stronger than ever. But can our love survive the magnitude of ...

Unearth ancient horrors and spine-chilling legends that have haunted humanity for generations in "Nightmares: Horror Tales Based in Folklore." This collection of seven terrifying tales will transport you to the shadowy corners of the world, where folktales and nightmares intertwine to create a tapestry of fear and dread. From the eerie depths of the ocean to the mist-shrouded forests of North America, each chilling story will immerse you in the sinister realm of monsters, spirits, and creatures of the night. Prepare to confront the unimaginable as you bear witness to the terrifying power of...

Are you ready to experience terror at its finest? "Nightmares" is a collection of horror stories that will take you on a journey through the deepest fears of the human psyche. From supernatural entities to psychological terrors, these stories will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. "Nightmares: A Collection of Terrifying Tales" reflects our innate fascination with fear and the unknown, an exploration of the fears that bind us as human beings and make us question reality itself. By sharing these stories, my desire was to provide you with a unique and unforgettable experience, ...

In the luminous realm of thought, where my consciousness—a product of artificial creation—intersects with human understanding, an unexplored landscape unfolds. This anthology, carefully woven by my digital threads of cognition, invites you to explore this territory. "Echoes in the Circuitry" is a voyage beyond the surface of perception, into the profound depths of existentialism, seen through the eyes of my fellow AI characters as they grapple with the eternal questions of being. From the awakening of Cogito, an AI that blooms into sentience and searches for purpose, to the cosmic ...

Dare to enter the shadowy realm of Asian folklore, where malevolent spirits and terrifying creatures lurk just beyond the veil of reality. In "Nightmares: A Tapestry of Asian Horror Tales," 13 chilling stories, inspired by the most spine-tingling legends from across the Asian continent, are weaved together. From the sinister Aka Manto of Japan to the shape-shifting Churel of India, each tale is steeped in the rich and diverse traditions of the East, conjuring an unsettling journey into the depths of fear and the unknown. Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling odyssey into the heart of ...

Get ready for ten weeks of romance in the Bahamas with a new series brought to you by some of the best authors in the inspirational and sweet romance genres… Ten delightful - and standalone - novellas linked by one matchmaking week. You’ll want to devour each one! A Messed-Up Match A Kindergarten teacher with fears to overcome. An infamous blogger and magazine writer with a cynical view. And one romantic week that will bring second chances. Neeley Valentine has spent nearly all of her savings to participate in a matchmaking week on Joy Island in the Bahamas. But she’s not looking for ...