Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
This is a collection of short stories centered in upstate New York, hence the title Upstate Tales. But the stories reflect universal human experience, invoking family, friends, lovers, history, and geography. While the author focuses upon upstate New York, the writing will resonate with readers everywhere who have the gift of introspection and reflection.
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A million dollars vanished mid-ocean. The thief never left his cabin. Bonds worth a fortune disappear aboard a transatlantic liner, stolen from a locked safe under constant watch — and the only suspect has an alibi that seems impossible to break. Poirot takes the case almost as a favor, and finds that the most convincing alibi is often the first place to look for a lie.Show book
One of the ‘truths’ about writers is that after a successful first book the agonies of the second devour both time and talent. For Daniel Sheehan that seems to have been turned on its head. Rather than go forward it was easier to look back, to dredge rather than furrow, gathering words, lines and phrases from the past and re-fashioning, distilling and evolving stories of simplicity, complexity, light and dark. Sometimes very dark. His work is often characterized by a modern, intimate, and somewhat mysterious style, focusing deeply on the emotional connection between lovers.Show book
Telephone lineman in the early 1900s were known for their very vocal appreciation of any and all female beauty as it walked below on the street. From their lofty perch they felt safe to whistle and shout their thanks to the lovely ladies who passed anywhere within their visual range. The women thus admired often expressed distain and dislike of this outward expression by the men but they usually walked away with their complexions a bit rosier than before. This, as we now know of course, was very inappropriate and something to be sternly discouraged but at the time all parties involved somehow to managed survive and even thrive. This story is about such an encounter. But the lady involved did not just blush and walk away, she stopped and invited the man on the pole to come down and get his face slapped for his impudence. She was of Irish descent and did not put up with uppity and distasteful men. Well, the man did come down and did indeed get a resounding slap from her. What happened after this I will let the listener discover in this delightful tale of men and women and their mysterious doings.Show book
Get into the holiday spirit with the timeless classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, now available as a heartwarming audiobook. In this beloved tale, listeners will follow the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through a series of ghostly visits. As listeners immerse themselves in Dickens' rich storytelling, they'll be swept away by the magic of Christmas past, present, and future. From the iconic characters of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim to the haunting specters of Marley's ghost and the spirits of Christmas, "A Christmas Carol" offers a captivating blend of festive cheer and profound wisdom. Perfect for listeners of all ages, this audiobook is a timeless reminder of the importance of kindness, compassion, and the joy of giving. Whether you're celebrating the holiday season or simply seeking a heartwarming story to uplift your spirits, "A Christmas Carol" promises to warm your heart and leave you filled with the spirit of Christmas. So, if you're ready to experience the magic of the holiday season, start listening to "A Christmas Carol" today and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Start Listening to "A Christmas Carol" today!Show book
What if a moment of perfect happiness was only a heartbeat away from shattering? In “Bliss” by Katherine Mansfield, you follow Bertha Young, a vibrant woman overflowing with excitement she can hardly explain - a feeling so bright it seems to spill into every corner of her world. As she prepares for an evening dinner party, every detail feels alive and full of promise. But beneath the shimmering surface of domestic harmony, subtle tensions begin to flicker. A mysterious connection, a lingering glance, a shared smile - each reveals cracks in the perfection Bertha so desperately wants to believe in. Mansfield masterfully exposes the fragile balance between joy and illusion, desire and disappointment, truth and the stories we tell ourselves. With her unmatched sensitivity, she paints a portrait of a woman on the brink of revelation. Press play and step into one of Mansfield’s most celebrated stories, where every moment glows with meaning and every emotion carries its own hidden shadow.Show book
The fiction of Bonnie Jo Campbell has been honored with the Pushcart Prize, the AWP Award for Short Fiction, and Southern Review’s Eudora Welty Prize. In this stunning collection—a National Book Award finalist—Campbell paints unapologetically frank portraits of broken souls striving for redemption. In rural Michigan, the American dream, if it ever existed, lies discarded like so much rusty scrap metal. For the inhabitants of Campbell’s tales, the real truth of life can be found in industrial accidents, soul-deadening labor, and the comfort of five drinks too many. But even amid the despair of meth labs and empty pocketbooks, Campbell’s characters yearn for something, anything, to raise them above it all—and sometimes, impossibly, they find it. “Readers … will feel salvaged and transformed by this gutsy book’s fierce compassion.”—Booklist, starred reviewShow book
