Publisher: Salt
'Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere.'
The host of a Christmas party recounts a spooky story involving a dead man and a race for survival. Written by William Jerden and first published in 1839. Narrated by Robin Reads.Show book
Are you inspired by the lives of ordinary people around you? Read about how ordinary people have led extraordinary lives through grit and determination. The book aims to communicate that the road to success is always under construction. It requires consistent effort, adaptability, patience, and unbreakable belief that, no matter the obstacles, there is always a path forward. Have you heard about a Jungian? Follow Anita as she pursues her passion and travels to New York. Read about Sampat, a journalist who seizes the opportunity of a lifetime to create the dream newspaper envisioned by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. These stories of ordinary people will motivate you to live with passion, achieve your dreams, and most importantly, live your life with purpose.Show book
A nine-year-old boy falls off the terrace of a ten storied building. The mother calls for an investigation. Anshuman Singh investigates the case and finds out the kid was a prodigy. Why would a nine-year-old boy kill himself or why would someone kill a nine-year-old boy or was it an accident? Can Anshuman find the truth?Show book
Step one of burning a book is finding a disagreeable premise within. To simplify this process, each story is followed by a reason it should be immolated, opined by the author’s critics. "Lucky Girl Noir" is about a cop solving the murder of a ‘Lucky Girl,’ a woman born with probability consistently in her favor. Burning this story would be a win against plagiarism. "Three Days West" is an acid-Western about cowboys exploiting their otherworldly connection in frontier Colorado. This story deserves burning for ruining pulp heroes. "Zantar" is Tarzan with aliens and raccoons. Burning seems appropriate, as it continues the author’s insatiable bloodlust. "Sea Creatures" is a sapphic love story between a siren and a mermaid. The story deserves burning for suggesting bras are an art form. "Lizard People Take Orlando" tells the story of Zaffre Davis, a student running for mayor while keeping his life as a scalie secret. Burning should be considered due to its depictions of furries as Democrats. "The Spirit Realm" is about the survivor of a mass poisoning who wakes up to find he can talk to alcohol. No character represents absinthe, a crime best punished by burning. "The Pimp That Slapped the Ripper" is about the fall of Jack the Ripper at the hands of a procurer who will protect her property at any cost. The author’s softness has robbed the story of graphic detail; their omission begets burning. "Washed" is the story of a man who loses his memory when he showers. Burn this one to eliminate the author’s ugly past. "An American Weekend" is about a boy visited by the human embodiments of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, who guide him out of his funk. Turn it to ashes; this interpretation of the weekend reeks of privilege. "Roadwork" is about a lemurtologist, an exorcist for the DMV who removes ghosts from road accidents. Tossing this story in the fire could wound a hateful author, smudging the name of the DMV.Show book
'Set to become one of the decade's landmarks of English weird.' – Nina Allan, author of Conquest WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ANGELA SLATTER Malcolm Devlin's debut short-fiction collection, first published in 2017, announced the arrival of a major new talent in the worlds of weird fiction and literary horror. In You Will Grow Into Them, change is the only constant. These ten stories tackle the unease of transformation, growth, and change in a world where the mundane is only a veneer hiding the darkness below. Childhood anxieties manifest as degraded doppelgängers; fungal blooms are harvested from the backs of dancers; and lycanthropes become the new social pariahs. In You Will Grow Into Them, the demons we carry inside us are very real indeed.Show book
"The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" by W. Somerset Maugham offers a collection of poignant tales set in the exotic South Seas. Maugham weaves stories of love, colonial life, and cultural clash. Each narrative unveils the human condition against a backdrop of tropical beauty. With vivid characters and insightful prose, the collection explores the fragility of human emotions and the transformative power of the islands. The tales offer a glimpse into the complexities of desire, loss, and the profound impact of the South Seas on those who venture into its enchanting realm.Show book
