Publisher: Tacet Books
Arthur Morrison was noted for realist novels and short stories describing slum life in London's East End at the end of the Victorian era. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemocontains the following stories: - That Brute Simmos - A Poor Stick - Behind the Shade - To Bow Bridges - A Conversation - All That Messuage - Three Hounds
Elinor is an Extraordinary, and the only one in England capable of wielding fire in over one hundred years. As an Extraordinary, she is respected and feared, but to her father, she represents power and prestige for himself. Mr. Pembroke, having spent his life studying magic, is determined to control Elinor and her talent by forcing her to marry where he chooses, a marriage that will produce even more powerful offspring. Trapped between the choices of a loveless marriage or living penniless and dependent on her parents, Elinor takes a third path: she defies tradition and society to join the Royal Navy. Assigned to serve under Captain Miles Ramsay aboard the frigate Athena, she turns her fiery talent on England's enemies, French privateers, and vicious pirates preying on English ships in the Caribbean. At first feared by her shipmates, a growing number of victories make her truly part of Athena's crew and bring her joy in her fire. But as her power grows and changes in unexpected ways, Elinor's ability to control it is challenged. She may have the power to destroy her enemies utterly—but could it be at the cost of her own life?Show book
In a vibrant forest filled with color and life, a brave squirrel named Sammy is known for his courage and helpful nature. When a formidable storm threatens the forest, Sammy takes charge, leading the animals to a safe shelter in an old oak tree. As the storm rages, Sammy's bravery and leadership keep the animals' spirits high. After the storm passes, the forest begins to recover thanks to their collective efforts. Sammy’s bravery inspires his friends, and he emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation in overcoming challenges. With the forest healing, Sammy remains a symbol of courage and community spirit, ready to face future challenges with optimism and resilience.Show book
This is a wonderful combination of far future science fiction with Conan like sword and sorcery; lots of blood, gore, honor and evil. The immensely powerful hero, Tedric, is a man's man who refuses to accept the cruel human sacrifices demanded by the 'god' Sarpedion and is set on destroying him. To do this he needs some secrets of metallurgy that future social scientists are willing to give him. He manages to overcome all obstacles until of course he meets the dazzlingly lovely Lady Rhoaan who stops him cold. A great story written by the incomparable E. E. "Doc" Smith, author of the Lensman seriesm This is the first of two connected stories written by the legendary E.E. "Doc" Smith in the 1950's. Tedric was a smith (both blacksmith and whitesmith) residing in a small town near a castle in a situation roughly equivalent to England of the 1200s. He received instruction in advanced metallurgy from a time-traveler who wanted to change the situation in his own time by modifying certain events of the past. From this instruction, he was able to build better suits of armor and help defeat the villains of the piece. If you like this concept I recommend the follow up story "Lord Tedric"Show book
An early, light-hearted short story, published in 1872 by Jules Verne. It takes place in the Flemish town of Quiquendone, where life moves at an extraordinarily tranquil pace. Doctor Ox has offered to light the town with a new gas, but actually has other plans in place. (Summary by Alan Winterrowd)Show book
Emily Trigger is doing her best to use her newfound powers. Will it be enough, or will they just cause more mayhem? Zombies to the left of the Prodigal Suns, Ancient Gods of Magic to the right. The only place the zombies don't seem to be are marching right in front of them. Not yet anyway. The trek into enemy territory is a lot harder, with Heka's zombies looking for prey, hunting them at every turn. Even with a little magic on their side. No matter. Nothing is going to stop our highly trained heroes. When there's a job to do that no one else wants, the Prodigal Suns, special forces rise and shine and show up. Next on their list is Palladino's villa and Emily and the team are encountering more problems of the magical kind. Will they risk one of their own for the greater good? Will it pay off? Continue the adventures through Ukraine as the Prodigal Suns gather the clues and fight the enemies they need to finally get to Heka. The Ancient God of Magic loose on a rampage.Show book
Something old. Something new. Something deadly. When Christmas brings both strangers and ghosts of the past to Springside, ghost-catcher and expert coffee-brewer Katy Lindstrom fears her new business, new relationship, and quiet hometown will never be the same. She’s right. The ghost of a jealous dead husband. A sexy siren of a spirit who has a claim on Malcolm. It will take more than some excellent Kona blend to permanently rid Springside of both the unwanted ghosts and the necromancers who brought them to town. But Katy harbors a secret, the sort more than one necromancer is willing to kill for, and this time, the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. This time, to keep Malcolm, Springside, and even the world safe, Katy must do the one thing she vowed never to do. And once she does, there’s no turning back. Coffee & Ghosts is a cozy paranormal mystery/romance serial told over multiple episodes. This series bundle contains all three novella-length episodes of Season Two: Episode 1: Ghosts of Christmas Past Episode 2: The Ghost That Got Away Episode 3: The Wedding GhostShow book
