Verlag: e-artnow
Moor Fires is a novel by Emily Hilda Daniell, an English novelist, children's writer, and mountaineer, writing as E. H. Young. She was a prolific writer of numerous love and adventure novels. In her works, she often raised the question of women's rights.
Do you believe in second chances? Neither did Nikki Reed nor Seth Jermaine until they found each other wrapped in the magic of Christmas at the Gingerbread Inn. Seth Jermaine’s life is turned upside down when a long-lost love checks him into the Gingerbread Inn where they first met thirty years ago. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, for Seth that is truer than he’d ever imagined. But when someone from his past arrives, Nikki seems to lose all interest in rekindling their feelings. A romantic who gave up on true love, Nikki Reed starts to look at life differently when an old crush checks into the Gingerbread Inn for a winter wedding. Drawn to each other, Nikki becomes unsure of Seth’s intentions when the past and other commitments distract Seth causing her to wonder if their rekindled relationship is only history repeating itself.Zum Buch
The Chicken Knows Things Welcome to Veil City—a neon-soaked empire where the elite upload their minds to cheat death. For Grael, the cautious planner, and Pylen, the chaos-loving wildcard, life was simple: stay out of trouble. Then they accidentally send a priceless ceremonial chicken to the butcher. Now, with the city under lockdown and hunted by Imperial enforcers and the ruthless Black Feather Cartel, their only allies are a sarcastic hover rickshaw—and the smug, sacred chicken at the center of it all. But this is no ordinary bird. Packed with hilarity, wild escapades, and a feathered sidekick like no other, Operation Crimsonfeather is perfect for fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Red Dwarf.Zum Buch
The first time we met, it was an accident.The second was the night my mother told me she was marrying his father. I didn’t know his name then, but I do now: Hayes Ambrose. Captain of the swim team. Popular, gorgeous, the guy every girl wants, with a smile that’s hiding a million secrets.In the beginning I was certain we would become fast friends, until the day I heard a conversation that I was never supposed to hear. Overnight he became my worst nightmare, my bully. He’ll do anything to keep me quiet, and I’ll do anything to discover the truth. Until the truth is revealed and I realize it’s far more terrifying than I ever expected.Zum Buch
A wise King receives a covered dish every evening. A young servant is intrigued one night when he retrieves the King's dish and discovers a coiled white snake under the cover. The servant takes a small bite and discovers that he can now understand and communicate with animals.Zum Buch
Cisco Boyd believes in fortune cookies and horoscopes. Despite his lack of success in finding a steady boyfriend -- or at least, a date who doesn't think Denny's is the epitome of haute cuisine -- Cisco never doubts that eventually, the stars will lead him to the man of his dreams. One day after a meal, Cisco reads the little piece of paper inside his cookie which says "red is the color of your heart's desire." So, when Cisco's date turns up wearing a red shirt, he's ecstatic. But then, things turn ugly in his apartment, and Cisco has to call the front desk for assistance from his bathroom, where he's locked himself in. Benjy McCrae, head of security, comes to his rescue and Cisco is very grateful. And then he notices Benjy's red tie. Cisco's "heart's desire" has been under his nose all along. The stars are finally in his favor.Zum Buch
The Philip K. Dick Short Story Collection gathers some of the author’s most unsettling and visionary works—stories that helped define modern science fiction and inspired generations of writers, filmmakers, and thinkers. In this gripping volume, Philip K. Dick explores paranoia, identity, war, and perception through razor-sharp ideas and unforgettable twists. From the eerie unease of “Piper in the Woods,” where hidden forces manipulate human behavior, to the relentless psychological terror of “Second Variety,” this collection confronts the terrifying consequences of autonomous weapons and dehumanized warfare. “The Crystal Crypt” delivers a haunting tale of loss and revenge set against an interplanetary backdrop, while “The Defenders” questions the nature of truth, propaganda, and obedience in a world shaped by unseen powers. Closing the collection, “The Eyes Have It” showcases Dick’s darkly humorous brilliance, turning language, perception, and alien fear into a sharp commentary on human misunderstanding. Written during Philip K. Dick’s early and most imaginative period, these stories reveal the foundations of his enduring themes: distorted realities, moral ambiguity, and the fragile boundary between what we see and what truly is. Essential reading for fans of classic science fiction, dystopian futures, and mind-bending ideas, The Philip K. Dick Short Story Collection is a powerful introduction—and a rewarding return—to one of the genre’s greatest voices.Zum Buch
