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An absurd (and unfinished) story about the threat posed by the infinite network of scissor-shaped spacecraft with completely alien shapes faced by the civilization of plant-animal creatures. A mockery ridiculing the popular space opera of the 1930s. Although Lovecraft and Barlow intended to write one paragraph each, the latter created the majority of the work.

In the dark corners of Edinburgh, two medical students lead double lives. Fettes, educated but morally conflicted, and his manipulative colleague, Macfarlane, procure bodies for the anatomy professor’s dissection. Their task is to acquire dead bodies, but when Fettes recognizes one as a woman he knew, he becomes entangled in a sinister intrigue. Secrets, betrayal, and moral dilemmas push them to the edge, where the line between science and crime blurs. Will Fettes uncover the truth before becoming the next victim of their dark profession?

Eine Wellness-Oase ist gut für die Nerven – Kriminalermittlungen auch? Die humorvolle Krimi-Reihe kehrt mit ihrem zweiten Fall für Lady Ilse zurück. Nach dem nervenaufreibenden Kriminalfall in Grünwald benötigt Lady Ilse mit ihren Freundinnen Tilde und Marga erst mal eine Entspannungskur. Wo ginge das besser als in dem angesagten Wellnesshotel „Tölzer Oase“? Doch ob die Freundinnen ihre versprochene Erholung bekommen, bleibt fraglich, denn sie werden nicht nur von dem charmanten Franzosen Marcel De'Albray umgarnt, sondern auch von einer unbekannten Frau verfolgt.

A small group of people working an all-nighter at an Office Building must work together if they want to survive the apocalypse! New York Tales is the newest standalone series set in the Dead America universe.

A historical adventure book set in the rugged East Coast of Canada during the early 20th century."Ghost River" delves into the enthralling account of Jean Savage, a resolute Frenchman treacherously maneuvering the biting wilderness to secure sled dogs and later rescue his cherished, Julie Barnes. About the Novel:Jean Savage, dismissing superstitions about the demon-infested Windigo lands, commences a perilous mission to find sled dogs critical for survival during the unforgiving winters at Whale River. His journey takes him into the intimidating areas, a source of dreaded myths amongst the ...

Stadt ohne Namen (Originaltitel Die Nameless City) ist eine Horrorgeschichte von H. P. Lovecraft, welche im Januar 1921 geschrieben und erstmals im November 1921 in The Wolverine erschienen ist. Es wird oft als die erste Geschichte des Cthulhu-Mythos bezeichnet.

Sophie is left alone and running out of money after her husband dies. Desperate to get out of Boston before she lands on the streets with her unborn child, she corresponds with Adam. Adam is a blacksmith in Colorado, seeking a marriage of convenience. His home needs a woman's touch and his shop needs an assistant. Love has no part in Adam's plan. But Adam does not know about Sophie's lie, and the distrust he feels for her has Sophie planning to go back to Boston and a lonely life on the streets.

Old Flames Ignite: he's my boss and my secret son's father. Oh, no... My new boss is my long-lost love, and our last one-night stand left me with a secret he must never find out. That magnetic draw between us won’t quit… the way he looks at me, a familiar heat ignites me from within. But I need this job to give our son a better life. I play the part of the professional secretary while hiding the truth and longing for his embrace. Working for him means facing our tangled past, and one steamy encounter in his office shatters my resolve. But his family’s disapproval and the hidden secret...

When Darkness Falls: Terrifying True Stories: Volume 5 plunges readers into the eerie and inexplicable realms of the paranormal, mysterious, and horrifying. This collection of short stories, each based on real events, unveils chilling encounters with the supernatural, unearthly phenomena, and unsolved mysteries that defy rational explanation. From haunted houses and ghostly apparitions to bizarre disappearances and sinister legends, each tale is meticulously crafted to haunt your dreams and stir your deepest fears. Perfect for fans of the macabre, this volume continues the tradition of ...

In the lawless town of Bitter Creek, former boxer Jake Thompson seeks redemption and a fresh start. When he stumbles upon a young fighter with raw talent, Jake is drawn back into the world he left behind. As he mentors Billy to face the ruthless Mad Dog McGraw, Jake must confront his own past and the corrupt Sheriff Carter, who rules the town with an iron fist. With the help of the fierce and determined Maggie O'Hara, Jake and Billy fight not just for victory in the ring but for the very soul of Bitter Creek. In a town where every punch thrown could change their destinies, will Jake's ...

Some mistakes…Sorry just can’t fix…. Abdi Abbasi learns this lesson the hard way and life for him and the love of his life will never be the same. If only he could turn back the hands of time and change the one mistake that changed their fate for life. Now he is left wondering: Why them? Why him? Why her? In this heartfelt Novella, come take this emotional ride in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness with these complex characters as they learn an important lesson in loving your love ones the right way and that abuse is disguised in many forms, not just physical. Why Me...

Three short stories that may be familiar if you've read any books from the Love & Riches series of novels. I often fall in love with my characters, even the minor ones. These short stories are my opportunity to give them their own love story. I hope you enjoy these quick reads as much as I enjoyed working on them. Taking a Chance on My Playboy Boss Felicity has a secret desire for her boss, Dr. Alex (from Billionaire's Baby Mama), but she holds a secret from him that could end everything between them, including her job. What will Dr. Alex do when he finds out the truth? The Secret I've Been...

Synopsis: Meet sexy Rashad Jacobs. After serving one year of a three- year prison bid, he has been granted an early release: A true holiday miracle. However, with such miracle, there was a stipulation. Judge said: “Find a job in one week or go back to jail.” With one week indeed to secure employment, a position as Santa Claus at a local mall fell onto Rashad’s lap. Reluctant at first due to his Muslim belief, Rashad made the ultimate choice and sacrifice, making 2022 one Christmas to remember. Meet Rochelle Charles. A beautiful, single mother who loved the holidays. Fulfilling her ...

Die Kurzgeschichte ist das Genre der Vielfalt. Sie kann alles sein: heiter, abenteuerlich, nachdenklich, frivol, erotisch, schauerlich, satirisch und vieles andere mehr. Sie ist immer spannend und auf den Punkt genau erzählt. Lassen Sie sich von unserer Auswahl weltberühmter Kurzgeschichten in unbekannte und bunte Welten entführen. Mit dabei: Die schwarze Katze (E. A. Poe), Catarina und die Nachtigall (G. Boccaccio), Rezepte gegen Grippe (K. Tucholsky), König Zucker (F. Glauser), Der Glücksbringer von Roaring Camp (B. Harte), Zeitungswesen in Tennessee (M. Twain).

Drew Foster is trapped in a one-man operation. Focused on building his small IT consulting business, the workaholic thirty-one-year-old has no time for close relationships except with his sister and widowed mom. But at a Halloween bash hosted by his brother-in-law’s hockey teammate, he hits it off with an unknown woman in an outrageous mascot costume.

An ex-soldier bent on destruction and a curvy girl with a secret that will change his life... A year ago, I met Hope, the perfect woman, and lost her, all within 24 hours. Now she’s back and harboring a secret, the kind of secret that makes a man want to change his life. But I destroy things; that’s what I do. I’m a demolition man, an ex-soldier who knows nothing but destruction. Until I find out about her past and realize we’re equally broken, and maybe Hope’s the only one who can put me back together… Knocked Up is a secret baby steamy contemporary romance featuring a damaged ...

When Warren moves in next door to me, I’m instantly drawn to the scarred giant. I know right away that he’s meant to be mine. Too bad for me, he’s playing hard to get.

Eleanor "Ellie" Rockwell thought her days of excitement were over. After being laid off from her corporate job at forty-nine, she moved to the small town of Tablerock, Texas, opened the Silver Circle Cat Rescue, and settled into a quiet life with her daughter, Evie. Little did she know, her life was about to get a whole lot more...furry. When a magical crystal platter that allows cats to communicate with humans falls into her possession, Ellie finds herself thrown into a world of murder mysteries and feline sleuthing.

I’ve sworn off men. Or I guess I should say that I’ve vowed to never get tangled up with a man. I’ve seen the way that they can hurt the women that they claim to love, and I want no part of it. I’ve never been tempted to break that vow. Until Ransom moves to town. When I give in to my feelings for him, it’s only supposed to be for one night.

When archaeologist Dr. Emilia Kaya uncovers a massive sarcophagus containing the remains of a mysterious winged creature, she sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to the resurrection of the Nephilim—the fearsome giants of biblical legend.