Editora: And Other Stories
Originally appearing in such venues as The Paris Review, Harper's and Tin House, these stories are at last readily available. In each, Stevens spies the big questions through the microscope of a shambolic human perspective. Ghost Pains is a triumphant statement of purpose from one of our greatest young writer-thinkers.
The visitor arrives politely enough. He carries credentials, asks questions quickly, and records the answers on a strange device that looks nothing like any Earth technology. Yet something about him is wrong. He moves too fast, recovers from impossible stumbles, and seems to know things about the residents that no census record could possibly contain. James Rainford only begins to understand the danger when the stranger reveals knowledge about his unborn children that even doctors could not yet know. Soon Rainford and his fellow scientists realize that the visitor is not merely gathering statistics. He is searching—methodically, house by house—for something hidden among humanity itself. What he finds could change where their loyalties truly lie. What begins as curiosity quickly turns into a desperate effort to trap the visitor before he disappears. But once they force the truth from him, the men must confront a far more unsettling discovery. The stranger’s mission does not concern Earth’s future. It concerns a war far beyond the Solar System—and the possibility that some of the combatants have been living quietly among humanity for years. John Victor Peterson wrote a small number of science fiction stories that appeared in mid-century American magazines. “Second Census” is his best-known work, a sharp blend of suburban life and interstellar intrigue. The story places advanced science, quiet domestic moments, and alien conflict side by side, producing a fast-moving tale where the biggest revelation arrives not from outer space but from the people who thought they were entirely human.Ver livro
Step into the cold Christmas Eve that changes everything in this timeless audiobook of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This classic Christmas audiobook brings to life the haunting journey of Ebenezer Scrooge in one of the most beloved Victorian holiday stories ever written. Blending supernatural suspense with moral awakening, this enduring Christmas ghost story remains a cornerstone of classic literature audio and festive storytelling. Through richly narrated scenes and vivid atmosphere, listeners experience a powerful transformation story about regret, generosity, and second chances. This unabridged Victorian classic explores redemption, social conscience, and the true meaning of Christmas with emotional depth and dramatic intensity. Perfect for fans of classic holiday audiobooks, literary fiction audio, and traditional Christmas tales, this recording delivers both seasonal warmth and timeless insight. • Experience a moving story of redemption and personal transformation • Immerse yourself in a haunting Victorian Christmas ghost story • Reflect on generosity, compassion, and moral responsibility • Enjoy a richly performed classic ideal for holiday listening • Share a meaningful audiobook for family gatherings or quiet winter evenings First published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ masterpiece has shaped the way generations understand the spirit of Christmas. Its themes of forgiveness, charity, and social awareness continue to resonate across cultures and centuries. As both a literary classic and a festive tradition, this story endures because its message remains profoundly human. Whether revisiting a cherished favorite or discovering it anew, this audiobook invites you to listen closely to a tale that reminds us how change is always possible—and how the smallest acts of kindness can echo far beyond a single winter night.Ver livro
A new psychological thriller from the author of the number one bestseller, The Doctor's Wife How far would you go to keep a secret at work? Would you kill for it? I used to enjoy my job. I was good at it and felt fulfilled. I also used to enjoy spending time with the people I worked with. They say you spend more time with your work colleagues than you do with your family members, but that was fine by me because I made two very good friends at the office. I also allowed myself to get a little too close to my boss, but I soon realized that was a mistake. Unfortunately, it was too late by then, and as my personal and professional lives quickly blurred into one, that was when everything changed. My workplace became the scene for plotting, revenge and murder, but none of us were cut out for things like that. We were just three colleagues who became friends before things went too far. But there was no going back from what we did. We could only hope that we would get away with it. But not all of us would. A gripping, page-turning psychological thriller from the author of The Couple's Revenge, The Passenger, and the number one bestseller, The Doctor's WifeVer livro
The City Council of Mendacious Crest has a historic strategy for dealing with problems: ignore it and it will go away. The game of avoidance is over. Payment is due. The Piper must be paid. What currency does it cost them? Mysterious, witty, and unapologetically bold, I Didn’t Screw the Mayor. He Screwed Me is a true political drama that unearths the principles in a predatory political system—and what it costs a Michigan businesswoman (or is she) to stand tall in the city that made her, now hellbent to break her. Searing with financial betrayal, persona deception, and political cunning, the cost of getting compensated is more than suspicious.Ver livro
Audiobook "The Yellow Wallpaper" (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature for its illustration of the attitudes towards mental and physical health of women in the 19th century. It is also lauded as an excellent work of horror fiction. The story is written as a collection of journal entries narrated in the first person. The journal was written by a woman whose physician husband has rented an old mansion for the summer. Forgoing other rooms in the house, the husband confines the woman to an upstairs nursery. As a form of treatment, the husband forbids the journal writer from working or writing, and encourages her to eat well and get plenty of air so that she can recuperate from what he calls a "temporary nervous depression – a slight hysterical tendency", a common diagnosis in women at the time. As the reader continues through the journal entries, they experience the writer's gradual descent into madness with nothing better to do than observe the peeling yellow wallpaper in her room. CREATED: Narrated by Abigail Weir Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Date of original publication: 1892 Genre: short story Language : English Version : unabridged, full/complete Without subtitlesVer livro
WINNER – Illumination Book Award SILVER MEDAL WINNER – IBPA Book Award – Audiobook FINALIST – Foreword INDIES Book of the Year "A welcome and gripping portrait of the unsung courage of a biblical heroine."—Publishers Weekly A masterful retelling of Tamar's story of redemption, faith, healing, and justice "As an author of biblical fiction, I know the amount of research and work that goes into crafting a story like this. Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson comprise the perfect team." —Jerry B. Jenkins, THE CHOSEN series Ravaged by one brother, silenced and betrayed by another, and abandoned by her father King David, Tamar—once beloved daughter of the king of Israel, and healer of the court—suddenly finds herself in exile, fleeing for her life. But the story continues where the scriptures end: a dangerous journey and tenacious pursuit of her true identity and calling brings her full circle, to her rightful place in the kingdom. Enthusiasts of Biblical Fiction will love Ahoti. - Ahoti brings to life the Old Testament story of the biblical princess Tamar, the daughter of David, King of Israel. - The familiar Bible story ends with Tamar living "desolate" (2 Samuel 13:20), but master storytellers Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson take readers beyond this sorrowful ending to a horizon of hope, thanks to their brilliant adaptation of an ancient anonymous manuscript, purportedly written by Gad the Seer (1 Chronicles 29:29), which was discovered in India in the early 18th century. Beyond the biblical text, this manuscript provides a surprising conclusion, which has powerful modern-day significance. - Rich with cultural, biblical, and historic detail, and spiritually compelling, Ahoti will inspire readers to overcome humiliation, pain, betrayal, and bitterness, to embrace a life of purpose. "Over the course of Everson and Vamosh's novel, Tamar realizes her own strength and self-worth, exploring her womanhood, spirituality, ambitions, and the realities of her world. She also learns to value the wisdom and care of others as she provides care of her own. Tamar's growth over the course of her journey is compelling and insightful, and her story will resonate with readers who enjoy women-focused historical fiction." —Booklist Learn more at ahotibook.com.Ver livro
