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First published in 2014, this tenth-anniversary edition of the award-winning collection includes three new stories.A young mother intrudes in the life of an older woman, thinking she knows what's best. An academic becomes convinced that he is haunted by his double. Two children spy on their supposedly criminal neighbours. A man enables his cousin's predatory impulses out of loyalty, and a circus performer dreams of a perfect wedding. These characters...
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Immerse yourself in the sinister imagination of author Joan De La Haye as she unleashes a captivating collection of 13 dark and twisted tales in her second collection. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of suspense as each story explores the depths of human nature and the supernatural. Uncover the harrowing tale of a hunter turned hunted, where the line between predator and prey becomes blurred. Witness a diabolical wedding as the Devil himself...
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The stories of Vladimir Torchilin, representing the irrationality and phantasmagorical nature of everyday life both in Russia and in America, reveal the difficult world of the people of our time. The writer's gaze sharply notices the details – sometimes funny, sometimes tragic. Written in a lively, fascinating, and often ironic way, these stories are easy to read and at the same time make you think.
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In the title story of this collection, Alysson was raised to believe in a sisterhood of women. She is plunged into a world where the 'sisters' are twisted. Women set her up at work by a malicious prank. A manager tries to molest her. These events occur in the stories set in a fictitious agency where she is a badly treated casual. In 'Bad Neighbours', Trudy, Alysson, the owner of the property, and most of the street, are victimised, any hour of the...
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In this collection of short stories, Mumtaz Hussain delves into a diverse range of thought-provoking themes. Through the art of storytelling, he explores the intricacies of human experiences, from the profound influence of painting to the complexities of faith and extremism. Delving into the depths of the mind, he unravels the mysteries of sexuality and its interplay with the human psyche. Moreover, he examines the clash of cultures and civilizations,...
6) Stones on the Pathway: Writings during times of uncertainty: Writings during times of uncertainty
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This is a collection of writings, in prose and poetry, mainly related to walking, something of which I do quite a lot. It was begun during the time of the Covid pandemic, when movement was restricted. It had been my intention during that time to walk the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage route which ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela where, it is said, the remains of St James the Apostle are buried.
While waiting for that possibility to...
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Tales of R.L. Culkin Vol. 1 is a group of short stories from the mind of R.L. Culkin that take the fantasies of space, death, love, fear, and the unknown and showcase them in fast-paced stories that keep you engaged and interested. Tales of R.L. Culkin. Vol. 1 is also a quick read for most and a joy not to be put down until ended. With original characters and stories please enjoy tales of R.L. Culkin Vol. 1 and read something new.
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Trouble. From the first page of each of the edgy and unrelentingly intense stories in this debut collection, the teenaged characters are headed for big trouble. The adult world has mostly failed them, and they find themselves entering into highly charged situations where they make their own rules, with misguided understanding of the consequences. The stories burn hot and fast, providing searing insights into their world of sex, drugs, drinking, violence,...
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This collection of short stories and vignettes is at once sad, humorous, and inspiring, set against the backdrop of the Diaspora. Woven from the recollections and experiences of childhood in a society divided by religion, expectations, despair, and hope, it tells the tales of those who crossed the Lagan in search of a better life. This canvas captures the fleeting nature of the Church's influence and control, and the contempt for its hypocrisy.
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The book is a large collection of must-read, out-of-the-ordinary stories. They are unlike anything you have ever read before. Some of them will challenge your cultural view of the world. This large collection of literary works encompasses the following genres: suspense, horror, action, science fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, erotic, and off-the-beat.
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Ghosts
A series of mild-mannered, malcontent, miscreants telling stories of mischief, malevolence, and murder.
"I think that there are ghosts.
I haven't seen or heard
anything. I've definitely felt
something, but it's not scary."
Robbie Williams
"I don't believe in ghosts."
Ryan Gosling
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Gib niemals auf!
Drei einfache Worte mit einer klaren Botschaft. Doch oftmals ist es gar nicht so leicht, sich daran zu halten.
Viele von uns haben schon Situationen erlebt, in denen wir lieber aufgegeben hätten. Vielleicht wegen eines Verlustes oder einer Krankheit.
Aber wenn man die Augen öffnet und genau hinsieht, dann kann man sie erkennen:
Die Lichtblicke des Lebens!
Diesem Thema haben sich 20 AutorInnen gewidmet und ihre wundervollen, teils...
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Pets as part of the family, their inclusion in everyday life and their mishaps or adventures are reflected in these stories. Each story is accompanied by an illustration that is personally drawn by the author from a photo received from the owner and reflects their unique character and personality. Some true and real-life examples include: A cat which was inadvertently included in a parcel (but survived), a dog that was stolen from outside a shop but...
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Amores patológicos fue el primer libro de Nuria Barrios, que ahora ha vuelto a intervenir en él para celebrar los veinticinco años de su publicación. Su escritura suscitó en su momento tantos elogios como reacciones escandalizadas ante aquel mundo apasionado y excesivo, atento a la exploración del cuerpo como lenguaje del eros. Es asombroso comprobar cómo el poder perturbador de las voces de las mujeres cuando hablan de su deseo sigue hoy intacto....
15) About Face
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About Face is an illustrated children's book about a dream in which ears, eyes, nose and mouth become detached from the narrator's face, taking on lives of their own.
The facial characters, free from all restrictions, delve into mischief including party music, trying to bake a pie without burning down the kitchen, eating and even dancing!
About Face is a hilarious children's story illustrated with remarkable 3D effects and fantasic visual innovation...
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¿Has sentido miedo irracional?, ¿que la impotencia te supera? La salida está cerrada o nuestra mente nos hace creer que está bloqueada, pero el cerrojo está en tu esencia y la llave en tu autoconocimiento. La descarga es a veces la más sencilla herramienta y parece fácil, lo difícil es escucharla sin juzgar.
El cerebro es un músculo entrenable y redondo como un mundo, por lo que puedes hacer que tus miedos giren en espiral y, con efecto...
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Big brother said that when I was born in the shadow, I was born to deal with the dead. I was born with Yin and Yang eyes, and I have learned a few mystical skills, and I can handle ordinary children. But one day, I met a thing that I don't know whether it is a person or a ghost, this thing is handsome and extraordinary, but it insisted on pegging me to marry him
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Some of the genres of the stories are science fiction, fantasy, mysterious, and taken from today's news.
There is a story about a couple facing the human destruction created by dementia.
Another story is about a man who enters another world when he goes to sleep.
Then there is a story about an Afghan veteran who by accident is impacted by AI and the metaverse.
Finally, there is a story about a college student that discovers he has weird...
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El libro está integrado por una colección de diez relatos individuales que tienen un nexo en común a todos ellos; la lluvia. La utilización de un fenómeno físico como elemento vertebrador es algo muy original y que se convierte en un personaje más junto a los propios protagonistas de los relatos. Estos hablan de personas normales en situaciones extraordinarias y como, en algunos casos, esas personas normales acaban por convertirse en personas...
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"A Forbidden Love and Other Stories" follows a man and woman with many differences through five short stories.
A naval officer injured during Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan falls in love with a local medical assistant who is extremely conservative and against foreign interventions. She is the last person to have a relationship with foreigners, let alone a military officer.
A Chinese spy who is a medical doctor and a biology doctorate...
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