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  Short Story Press Presents...

  Short Story Press, Jessie Qu

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  Love can happen, at any place, any time, with any given person. Many people dream of having a rendezvous with a foreigner in a foreign country and have the romance of a lifetime. And that’s exactly what Sophie got when she traveled to Firenze for a short vacation while work-studying abroad. 
  In the outskirts of Tuscany, a fuse sparked, leaving behind the entrails of an undesirable fire, slowly burning away the remains of those left behind. The love between Sophie and Alessandro seemed shallow and childish at best. From their initial confrontations to their constant arguments and differences, the gap between their relationships continued to push them further apart. Left with nothing more than a surreal dream with lingering desires, what will Sophie and Alessandro do when the reality of life finally takes over the world of fancy and dreams? Are the trips to Trieste, Paris, and Slovenia merely a desire for sexual deviance or a sign of true love? With an engagement ring and a lifetime promise, can Sophie really risk having something more than just a measly fling with Alessandro? As each encounter became more complicated, the initial accident turned into constant expectations with no ends. 
  Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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  Shadow of the Sun

  Taleb Alrefai

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  Impoverished Egyptian teacher Helmy is deperate to find a better life for himself, his wife and little boy, seeing no future at home in Cairo. He dreams of working in oil-rich Kuwait and its boom in construction being the answer, just like many thousands before him. He manages to borrow the huge cost of a visa and is at last on his way to Kuwait City.
  He has no idea of the nightmare, instead of the dream, that awaits him – the relentless summer sun with temperatures of 56ºC and more, the choking dust and sweat, having to do construction work instead of teaching. And always, no money, and no answers from the many managers Helmy comes up against. Instead of achieving his dream, he falls into trap after trap. The author is himself a character in the novel, an engineer with the construction company who is writing a story about the humiliating and degrading experiences of the migrant foreign workers arriving in Kuwait to make their fortunes.

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  The Unknown Masterpiece

  Honoré de Balzac

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  The Unknown Masterpiece by Honoré de Balzac is a profound and visionary novella that explores the consuming nature of artistic genius and the perilous pursuit of perfection. First published in 1831 and later incorporated into La Comédie Humaine, this remarkable work has fascinated readers, writers, and artists for generations with its penetrating insight into creativity, obsession, and the fragile boundary between brilliance and madness.
  
  Set in 17th-century Paris, the story revolves around three painters whose lives intersect in a tense and revealing encounter. The young and ambitious Nicolas Poussin seeks recognition and guidance in the competitive world of art. He is introduced to the renowned yet enigmatic master Frenhofer, a reclusive genius who has spent years working in secret on what he believes will be the ultimate painting—a flawless representation of life itself.
  
  Frenhofer speaks passionately about capturing not merely the outward appearance of his subject, but the very essence of reality. For him, true art transcends imitation; it must embody breath, spirit, and movement. Yet as he tirelessly refines his canvas, layering detail upon detail, his masterpiece remains unseen by the world.
  
  When at last the hidden work is revealed, the outcome is both shocking and tragic. What Frenhofer perceives as perfection appears to others as incomprehensible chaos. The contrast between the artist's vision and external judgment exposes the isolation that often accompanies creative ambition. Balzac raises haunting questions: Is genius always understood? Can the pursuit of absolute perfection destroy the very beauty it seeks to create?
  
  Through concise yet richly philosophical prose, Balzac examines the psychology of creation. He portrays the artist as both visionary and vulnerable, driven by an internal standard that may be unreachable. The novella also explores themes of rivalry, mentorship, and the tension between innovation and tradition in the artistic world.
  
  The Unknown Masterpiece has resonated far beyond its era, influencing modernist and avant-garde thinkers who recognized in Frenhofer's struggle a reflection of their own artistic dilemmas. The story anticipates debates about abstraction, realism, and the limits of representation, making it strikingly ahead of its time.
  
  Intense, reflective, and intellectually compelling, The Unknown Masterpiece stands as one of Balzac's most enduring explorations of the creative spirit. It is a timeless meditation on art, ambition, and the price of striving for the unattainable—a haunting reminder that genius, in its highest form, can be both sublime and solitary.

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  Alpha Bound

  Lily Wildhart

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  I used to want nothing more than to escape my destiny. 
  Except escaping wasn’t an option. The fates are a cruel mistress, and running got me nowhere. 
  Rejected. Tormented. Betrayed. 
  With my world under attack from someone I considered family and the one person I thought hated me most standing by me, my entire world is upside down. 
  The pain of rejection was nothing compared to the pain of betrayal. 
  I wanted a choice, and the fates obliged. Fight to reclaim what is meant to be mine or lose everything I never knew I wanted. 
  My destiny is my own. Nothing and no one will take that from me. 
  Hear the complete series! 
  The Shadow Legacies series must be listened to in the following order: 
  Luna Rising 
  Alpha Bound 
  Alpha Born 
  The recommended listening order for the Seven Realms Saga is: 
  A Crown of Blood and Bone 
  A Crown of Smoke and Ash 
  A Crown of Shadows and Secrets 
  A Crown of Thorns and Lies 
  A Crown of Fire and Wrath 
  A Crown of Pride and Ruin 
  Witch's Curse 
  Hunter's Heart 
  Demon's Blessing 
  The Shadow Queen 
  Luna Rising 
  Alpha Bound 
  Alpha Born

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  Catch Me When I Fall

  Brittany Ann

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  Carrie: A year ago, my life changed, and my world was flipped upside down. Everything I thought I knew was a lie, and just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did, and I lost hope. 
   
   
   
  The world moved on, and I was at a standstill. I'd spent eleven months in a rehabilitation center, trapped against my will. My body, mind, and soul changed. The old Carrie was dead, and it was time to move on. 
   
   
   
  I left my former life behind forever. When I ran, the last thing I expected was to be hunted. 
   
   
   
  Grayson: Red Snake Investigations was my lifeline, my sense of purpose. After getting out of the military, bounty hunting was all I knew. 
   
   
   
  My team and I were the best, our reputation spotless, so when an old acquaintance from St. Louis asked me to find someone—Carrie Hale—I was hesitant. She wasn't a normal mark, but I took the job anyway. 
   
   
   
  I was a hunter, but the last thing I expected was to fall for my prey. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Water Viper - Jesse Alexander #1

  R.J. Blain

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  During Starfall, magic flooded the Earth and destroyed most technology while humans developed strange new powers. As the scion of a male-dominated clan, Jesse should have risen to become a hero.One disastrous choice ruins her hopes for the future.To forget about her life as an assassin, she heads to the dying coasts of Florida. Unfortunately, a chance encounter with a Starfall stone and the Siberian tiger shifter after it thrusts her into the limelight. Escaping Nate’s sights is only the beginning of her woes.When two dangerous Starfall stones are stolen, it’s up to Jesse to recover them. Should she fail, she’ll only be the first to succumb to the rogue stones’ powers.

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