Casa editrice: Short Stories
4 hot tales set in the world of free use!Free Use Fitting Room/The Free Use Couch/The Free Use Doctor/Free Use Highway Patrol
Detective. Judge. Executioner. In an icy, Victorianesque world, a harsh god rules, and He has one law: a life for a life. Konrad Savast is the Malykant: detective, judge and executioner in one. It's kill and be killed in Konrad's world, and his unhappy duty to mete out his Master's implacable justice. The body of an aristocrat lies in the mist-shrouded reaches of the Bone Forest. Her killer has signed their own death warrant; but first, Konrad must learn who could have wanted the delightful Lady Rostikova dead... With a pair of bloodthirsty ghosts to assist him, Konrad will hunt her ladyship's killer the length and breadth of the city — and stop at nothing to finally bring them down. The supernatural meets classic murder mystery in this tale of dark justice, deduction and black magic.Mostra libro
Journey to the stars with this immersive audiobook rendition of Philip K. Dick's captivating short story "The Crystal Crypt." Set against the backdrop of interplanetary tension between Earth and Mars, this gripping tale follows three fugitives harboring a secret that could change the course of human history. As the last Earth ship prepares to depart from Mars, a desperate search threatens to expose a mystery that has vanished an entire Martian city. With Dick's trademark blend of psychological depth and sci-fi imagination, "The Crystal Crypt" explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the true nature of reality. Perfect for science fiction enthusiasts, Philip K. Dick fans, and anyone who enjoys thought-provoking stories about human nature in extraordinary circumstances. Let this professional narration transport you to a future where tensions between planets simmer and nothing is quite as it seems. Experience the brilliance of one of science fiction's most influential voices in this compact yet compelling audiobook—a perfect introduction to Dick's unique vision or a welcome addition to any fan's collection.Mostra libro
"The Unnamable" is a horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in September 1923, first published in the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales, and first collected in Beyond the Wall of Sleep. The corrected text appears in Dagon and Other Macabre Tales, (revised ed, 1986). The story's locale was inspired by the Charter Street Historic District Burying Ground in Salem.Mostra libro
The owner believes his Colorado ski villa is being built in accordance with sacred Navajo traditions. The contractor has to get the roof and walls closed in before autumn snows invade the house and ruin it. The building inspector has figured out who the crew really is and demands a bribe or he’ll stop work on the project. Jacek has met a woman who makes more sense than any of this and he wants to take her home with him, to the Tatra Mountains. The house, if it is ever finished, won’t protect anybody, not actually.Mostra libro
Enduring the turmoil after her son Preston’s passing prompts Sandra Cruz to evaluate her life. Although she’s loved building Cruz Development into one of Florida’s most successful businesses, she decides that time spent in her office has pulled her away from what truly matters: family. Joining with Charles—her ex-husband and new boyfriend—Sandra has combined her business skills with her passion for romance. Together, they created Simply Splendid Proposals, a company men hire to stage and film elaborate marriage proposals. It seems nothing could be better than documenting the happiest moments of people’s lives. But then again… not every proposal ends with a ‘yes.’ And when a broken-hearted Emerson Banes mistakes Sandra’s thoughtful consoling for something more, his darkest secrets quickly turn her and her family’s life into a living nightmare.Mostra libro
Some encounters scream. Others whisper—and never let you forget them. Unanswered Whispers is a chilling collection of true-like paranormal cases drawn from night patrols, quiet neighborhoods, hospitals, lighthouses, trains, and family memories frozen in photographs. Each chapter documents an event that was investigated, recorded, and left unresolved—despite rational explanations, technical analysis, and witness testimony. These are not exaggerated ghost stories. They are carefully reconstructed accounts where evidence exists but certainty does not. Voices without sources. Figures that refuse to move. Recordings that should not exist. This audiobook does not tell you what to believe. It presents what was seen, heard, and documented—and leaves the rest to you. Perfect for listeners who enjoy atmospheric horror, psychological unease, and real-world mysteries that linger long after the final word.Mostra libro
