Publisher: Salt
'This new short story collection from Clare Fisher explores of feelings of failure around gender, sexuality, and work, that arise in a success-obsessed capitalist culture. Dazzling, playful, and experimental, it veers between the real, the surreal and the absurd.'
Do you want to enjoy the silence in the car and at home? Well, try the stories in the series "Stories for Vlad" In this volume: Pic and Miron on the 'great adventure' - the tomcats go to the forest and return hungry and scared at home after a series of adventures; Tarzanica and the Walnut Tree - the puppy helps a small walnut tree to get out from under a pile of twigs; The Walnut Tree and the Beetle - the disappointment of the walnut tree that loses its leaves for the first time; The Beetle and Winter - the dream of a small green beetle; Pic Locked in the Cellar - the adventure of the curious cat who remains locked in the cellar; Pic, Miron and the New Kitten - in the grandparents' house there is a new kitten that Pic treats at first as a competitor. I invite you to find other stories in the series. Love, GeoShow book
A single mum - an incomer to an island community - is told by a well-meaning friend that her little boy isn't like the other little boys. Which sets her thinking...Show book
Step into a mind-bending reality with Fredric Brown's thought-provoking short story, "Hall of Mirrors". In just a few moments, a man finds himself trapped in a strange paradox, where time and space fold in on themselves in an unexpected twist. As he navigates this surreal experience, he faces a question that challenges the very nature of reality. Known for his sharp, concise storytelling, Brown masterfully blends science fiction with philosophical intrigue, leaving listeners contemplating the boundaries of perception and existence. A must-listen for fans of classic speculative fiction and clever, mind-twisting tales.Show book
This book follows the adventures of Emma McChesney, a smart and savvy divorced mother who travels the Midwest as a sales representative for a large skirt and petticoat manufacturer. Her many adventures with people, (including predatory salesmen and hotel clerks), are funny and poignant. She is hardworking and able to outsell the slickest of the men salesmen. She has learned to focus on her work and her seventeen-year-old son, Jock. Experience has taught her that it is usually best to stick to roast beef, medium and not get stomach ache with fancy sauces and exotic dishes. This is the first of three volumes following the career and adventures of Emma McChesney.Show book
Step into the pages of 'The House of May Flowers,' a touching narrative that traces the protagonist Raja's path from childhood loss to a poignant quest for identity. Born as the prince to the vast estates Pulianda clan, his life takes a sudden turn with the untimely death of his father Kushalappa. Sent to his uncle's care after his father's demise, Raja returns years later, unearthing hidden family truths. With captivating characters and a rich portrayal of Kodagu's culture, readers are immersed in a world both familiar and new. The novel's exploration of generational dynamics resonates, although the shift in narration style offers a unique twist. From grief to joy, the book navigates a spectrum of emotions, making it a compelling choice for those intrigued by urban fiction and cultural revelations, offering a window into the lifestyle of Kodagu.Show book
What might William Burroughs be doing in Tahrir Square at the height of the Egyptian revolution of 2011? Was there really a radical atheist insurgency in New Cairo? Where in extant science fiction do people go when they die? In these Cairo-focused stories written at the height of the Arab Spring, in its wake and its ruins, the reader is led by a colorful cast of characters through a hypnagogic urbanscape pulsating with the spectres of post-political Islam and failed revolution. Whether it is an alien abduction in “Lexi” or a Cairo-centered, futuristic retelling of an Old Testament narrative in the titular story “Emissaries” - the stories here play with notions of contemporary Egyptianness to evoke a human circus of possibility and despair that is undeniably universal at its core. Emissaries, and other short stories is the first short story collection of Youssef Rakha's work. The short stories within this collection appeared first in the following journals: The Boy Jihadi (Guernica) Thus Spoke Che Nawwarah (Kenyon Review Online) Emissaries (The Puritan) Nawwah (Miranda Literary Magazine – defunct) Qaf (Mashallah News) The Secret History of Atheism (Minor Literatures) A Father’s Counsel (BULL) The End Night (Litro) “Lexi” and “The Trees Are Houses” are published for the first time. “The Trees Are Houses” was written especially for this publication.Show book
