Short stories Books

Andi:He was my sister's best friend and the only man I'd ever loved. No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't stop hurting each other, so I asked him to leave. Since my sister died last month, I've needed the comfort only he can provide. Maybe it's wrong...

Roxanne:My sources tell me there are illegal activities happening at The Double Down, and as a highly skilled investigative reporter, I'm determined to find out the truth. That is, if any of these muscle-bound jerks will talk to me or even let me in the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

GROTESQUE TALES... UNEASY TALES...   "The emaciated sodden legs beat a ceaseless march on the unresisting veil, like those of a gallows victim marking time in air. The battered, half-eaten arms clawed blindly at nothing. The eyes were gone, and...

In Mannequin and Wife, the debut collection from Jen Fawkes, sharp and imaginative tales trip seamlessly across borderlands, navigating comedy and tragedy, psychological and magical realism, the mundane and the marvelous.Readers of these adventurous...

Eight more short stories of rural and village life in late nineteenth century Silesia, and especially of the trials and tribulations of school teachers. "Somewhere on your path stands fortune and it waits for you! It waits for you, just do not walk past...

Mercy for my lovers is a collection of bullet-style confessions.Aiming for the head and heart with it's sleek design.Although an easy read, it is not always gentle.You may consider how you ate so many bullets and survived.

This antiquarian book contains a collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel Capek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel ways. They...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Anton Chekhov, who is often credited with inventing the modern short story, wrote many volumes worth of stories during his lifetime. Considered by many as one of the greatest short story writers of all time, Chekhov's extraordinary storytelling gift is...

Carter and Olivia were thrown together during a crisis, and somehow found a way toward a relationship. Their connection is tested from the start, and they keep enduring despite it, but sometimes chemistry isn't enough. Olivia West is a damned...

Seven By Jay is a collection of seven short stories ranging from paranormal historical fiction to hard science fiction and action/drama. Seven was originally published in 2007 through a vanity press. After rights were released, Jaysen...

In this book, the author uses short fictitious story that is presented to teach, illustrates one or more instructive lessons or life principles.Parables are used in most conditions to illustrate a particular lesson. They are approach towards learning...

This is a book of Short Stories that are inspirational and are meant to help peope face LIFE's Issues.

When the young wizard Abbott is abducted as a little boy, he is taken to the castle of the wicked queen Hacatine and condemned to wait his young life as a prisoner until he comes of age and his sentence is executed.   But even as a child, Abbott has...

The echo of screams haunt the night in this fourth collection in a series of short horror tales from the dark mind of Mark Leslie.SPIRITS: People who haven't died can still leave their spirit behind, tied to a place. Sally and Rob, two young lovers, are...

Make Pretend is the first book in a series collecting all of Armand Rosamilia's short fiction.Twenty-one tales ranging from horror to crime thriller to science fiction, contemporary fiction to fantasy and more. From stories a few days ago to one forty...

Four acquaintances bury a large chest in a park in Washington state with the promise there will be a payoff in five years. Bert convinces three guys he met in Seattle to drive with him to Olympic National Park and bury a chest of unknown contents...

Quirky stories about quirky people.A notebook that holds secrets best not known.A Goth girl who uses her piercings to see what's really going on.An old man who sees himself as he was  a when young man.Draining of a park's pond unleashes an...

Sickened by man's barbarity, a medieval lord decides to conduct a bold experiment.Length: 19,000 words.This brutal tale can be found in the short story collection, Straitjacket Blues 2 and the anthology Begin The Madness.About The AuthorDave Franklin's...

“Life is comprised of thousands of fleeting moments. These are fleeting moments in the lives of a dozen women…” Thus begins a collection of vignettes about the lives of a dozen women from all walks of life, trying to get from one...

A charnel house, a medieval lord who plays God, and a devastated young woman who just can't let go... Dave Franklin presents his second collection of bedtime stories for the children of the damned. Contains Greetings, You Who Are Highly Favoured!, We...

A collection of fourteen short stories by Diane Wordsworth, previously Diane Parkin. Eight are brand-new, but six have been published before – either in the UK or in India – or have won prizes in competitions. This is Diane's second...

"Candle flames flicker in the lamps on the flanks of our governess cart as a silver moon and sprinkled stars illuminate the driveway ahead."This collection of short stories begins with a midnight cart drive through the snow to Midnight Mass. Other true...

Orphic Tales delves into science in 31st-century Mars. A scientist meets an alien race for the first time. A disabled boy runs with prosthetic legs. A polymath observes the creation of life through building a city. A mathematician connected to a stranded...

Something Strange This Way Comes!We have been told, from the earliest days of our childhood, to be wary of strangers.From a fear of strangers who stalk their prey in their homes as darkness descends, and one mother's valiant attempt to protect her...

""Excepciones de la Naturaleza"" es una obra del escritor chileno Daniel Barros Grez, publicada en el a�����o 1879. Este libro recopila una serie de relatos cortos que exploran la relaci������n entre el hombre y la naturaleza, y c������mo �����sta...

""Erz�����hlungen und Sagen aus der Altmark"" ist ein Buch von C. G. Kahlbau aus dem Jahr 1845. Es enth�����lt eine Sammlung von Erz�����hlungen und Sagen aus der Altmark, einer historischen Region in Norddeutschland. Die Geschichten handeln von Hexen,...

Entre Vivos y Muertos (1894) es una novela escrita por Antonio S�����nchez P�����rez. La historia se desarrolla en una peque�����a aldea de Espa�����a en la que los habitantes creen en la existencia de los muertos vivientes. El protagonista, un joven...

En Torno De Una Muerta (1898) es una novela escrita por Alberto Leduc. La historia se desarrolla en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, y sigue la vida de un grupo de amigos que se ven afectados por la muerte de una mujer joven y hermosa llamada Elena...

El Ascensor Y Otros Cuentos (1864) es un libro escrito por Mario A. Lancelotti que cuenta con una colecci������n de cuentos cortos que exploran temas como el amor, la muerte, la locura y la vida cotidiana. El t������tulo del libro hace referencia al...

Az Arpadok: T������rt�����nelmi ballad�����k, legend�����k �����s mond�����kban (1848) c������m����� k������nyv Janos Garay �����ltal ������r������dott. A k������nyv a magyar t������rt�����nelem egyik legfontosabb id�����szak�����t, az...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Dingoes: And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Robert Bruce and first published in 1875. The book features a variety of tales set in Australia, including stories about dingoes, the native dog-like predators of the country. Other...

""Tales of Welshland and Welsherie V1"" is a collection of folktales and legends from Wales, originally published in 1831 by Edward Trevor Anwyl. The book contains a total of 21 stories, each of which is based on traditional Welsh folklore and mythology...

Tales And Poetry is a collection of short stories and poems written by Alpha and published in 1849. The book features a variety of themes, including love, nature, morality, and social issues. The stories are told in a narrative style and explore the...

Pomegranates From The Punjab: Indian Stories is a collection of short stories written by A. L. O. E. (a pseudonym for Charlotte Maria Tucker), originally published in 1878. The book is set in India and features tales that offer insights into the culture,...

""Folklore Catenese"" ����� un libro scritto da Ignazio Arturo Trombatore nel 1896 che raccoglie una serie di racconti e leggende popolari della citt������ di Catania. Il libro ����� diviso in tre parti: la prima parte presenta una panoramica storica...

There are said to be two types of writers: those who meticulously plot their stories before ever setting pen to paper, and those who dive headfirst into a blank page, trusting that meaning will emerge through the process. I firmly belong to the latter...