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  Two Tales From Ambrose Bierce

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. A prolific and versatile writer, Bierce was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction. In late 1913, Bierce, then age 71, Bierce indicated he was travelling to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He disappeared and his death left undocumented. The following recording includes the short stories, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "The Boarded Window."

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  Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm...

  Jo Bartlett

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  Discover Jo Bartlett's wonderful Seabreeze Farm series! 
  Welcome to Seabreeze Farm. 
  Freya Halliwell is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams and starting their new life together. After the death of both of her parents, Ollie, along with Freya’s aunt, are the only family she has, but they are all the family she needs. 
  Until Freya discovers a shocking secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her once happy family and especially the man she used to call Dad. Devastated, and feeling more alone than ever before, Freya needs time and space to come to terms with the news. But until then the wedding is off! 
  Seabreeze Farm is the perfect place for Freya to recover. But could this beautiful farm perched high on the cliffs, also hold the answer to Freya’s past and reunite her with the family she never even knew she’d been wishing for? 
  Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Holly Martin and Heidi Swain. 
  Praise for Jo Bartlett: 
  'I love second chance stories. I love returning home stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett' Jessica Redland 
  'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism' Helen Rolfe 
  'Once again a lovely read. Characters were good and it felt like you were there with them. It's a book I couldn't put down. Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'A lovely story with big surprises. I was hooked from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'I am totally addicted to this series, the writing is fantastic, Jo really draws you into Kelsea Bay and the lives of the characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  This book was previously published as Finding Dad.

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  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

  Mark Twain

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  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (also simply known as Tom Sawyer) is an 1876 novel by Mark Twain about a boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the town of St. Petersburg, which is based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy. In the novel, Tom Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best-selling of Twain's works during his lifetime. Though overshadowed by its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the book is considered by many to be a masterpiece of American literature. It was one of the first novels to be written on a typewriter.

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  The Complete Works of O Henry

  O. Henry

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  Where Every Story Ends with a Surprise and Every Character Has a Heart.
  
  O. Henry was the definitive voice of the turn-of-the-century city—a writer who could find romance in a tenement flat, drama in a dusty ranch, and irony in a chance encounter. This comprehensive collection brings together his entire literary output, capturing the vibrant energy of an era where every ordinary person had an extraordinary story to tell.
  
  Inside this definitive collection, you will discover:
  
  The Master of the "Snapper" Ending: Experience the legendary plot twists that became his trademark—endings that are at once shocking, satisfying, and deeply human.
  
  The Chronicler of the "Four Million": While other writers focused on the "Four Hundred" of high society, O. Henry championed the shopgirls, clerks, and tramps of New York City, treating their lives with dignity and humor.
  
  A Journey Beyond the City: Explore his diverse range of settings, from the "Wild West" of Texas and the colorful landscapes of Central America to the quiet streets of the American South.
  
  The Language of the Streets: Delight in his playful use of slang, malapropisms, and metaphors that bring the bustling world of the early 1900s to vivid, noisy life.
  
  O. Henry's influence on the art of the short story is permanent, establishing a rhythm of storytelling that continues to inspire writers and filmmakers today. Whether you are looking for a heartwarming tale of sacrifice or a cynical comedy of errors, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of American literature and classic fiction.
  
  Expect the unexpected. Buy "The Complete Works of O. Henry" today and own the legacy of a master storyteller.

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  Children Aren’t the Only Ones...

  Josh Malerman

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  Lydia Rabinowitz hates the holidays. Not just some holidays—all holidays. The people in her life want to know where this deep hatred of all things festive came from, but Lydia doesn't have answers. Just the image of a closet's sliding doors and the words "WHERE IS SHE?" 
   
  As Lydia desperately tries to avoid any reminder of the holidays, this image and phrase continue to haunt her. Alone on a desert road, she will be forced to confront her real reason for hating the holidays in the murky depths of her childhood memories.

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  Tales From the Liminal

  S. K. Kruse

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  In this collection of curious and delightful short stories, you never know who you’re going to meet or where you’re going to end up. You can be certain, however, that you’ll always find yourself smack dab in the middle of some befuddling predicament of existence.  
  Using humor and horror, satire and allegory, fabulism and realism, Tales From the Liminal takes you for an extraordinary ride, submerging you in spaces where anything is possible, especially transformation.

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