Editora: 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
The Wind Queen is a story told from the perspective of a woman by the name of Elspeth Abney. Elspeth is moving in and out of the final phase of her life. The book is set in the high plains and ranges of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. Dying, Elspeth looks back into many various aspects of her life; including living with her family and working on a Sheep and Cattle Station; Seymour Homestead, for a couple by the name of Brian and Augustina Clarence. After which, she moves into a secluded isolated hut to live life with her son Mannus. The boy was conceived in the gully with a man by the name of Cain Kennedy. Elspeth’s fluctuating sexuality is strewn through the text and is the reason why she never marries. Simply, Elspeth cannot commit to one person; however, she openly enjoys many sexual encounters. Elspeth immerses herself in the natural beauty of the Australian outback and is always accompanied by a Swallowtail butterfly. Elspeth is a dignified woman of intelligence. The Wind Queen, is a beautifying pictorial display of nature; highlighting the magnificence of living in the scrub of outback Australia. Also, the story highlights modern themes such as; sexuality, divorce, addictions, societal disparity and power relations within relationships. Other important social impacts like poverty, suicide, mental illness, infantile death and the effects of stalking are similarly inclusive in the book.Ver livro
When a mysterious object crashes in the Nevada desert, seasoned operative Kerry Randolph is thrust into a high-stakes mission that will test his skills, his team, and his very soul. As the leader of an elite task force, Kerry must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Joining Kerry on this perilous journey is an elite team of experts, each with their own unique skills and strengths. There's Megan "Meg" Walters, a cybersecurity genius with a talent for network infiltration; Devin Carter, a Special Forces marksman with a penchant for explosives; Troy "Gunny" Perez, a martial arts expert with a long-range marksman's precision; Jade Montgomery, a signals intelligence analyst with a gift for cryptanalysis; Bryce "Doc" Halley, an Air Force Pararescue medic with a talent for trauma care; and Alicia Tuttle, a maritime operations expert with a strategist's mind. Together, this cohesive unit must confront the unimaginable horrors that await them, all while grappling with the ethical implications of their mission. As they delve deeper into the enigma, they'll encounter an alien entity known as Subject Echo, whose presence challenges their understanding of reality and reveals a looming threat from another race, far more dangerous than anything they've ever encountered. With time running out, Kerry and his team must decipher the cryptic warnings and prevent a catastrophe of cosmic proportions. They'll have to fight their way through hordes of enemies, both human and alien, to uncover the truth and save humanity from the brink of destruction. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to save the world, or will the shadows of deception and hidden agendas tear them apart?Ver livro
A wounded lieutenant, a woman fierce enough to protect her family, and an American Revolution with everything at stake. Red-haired, freckle-faced, and almost six feet tall, Jenny White has resigned herself to fame over love. Possessing the courage and wits to guard her younger siblings against nature, natives, and loyalists in Georgia's "Hornet's Nest" gives life meaning until she meets scout Caylan McIntosh. From the time Jenny nurses the young lieutenant back to health after the Battle of Kettle Creek, she can't deny her attraction to the vexing Highlander, who seems determined to dismantle her emotional armor. But when Georgia falls to the British and Caylan returns to guide Jenny's family on a harrowing exodus into the North Carolina mountains, will his secrets prove stronger than his devotion? Or will their love be courageous enough to carry them through the battles ahead?Ver livro
Lost Sci-Fi Books 141 thru 150 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sSouvenir by Philip K. DickMessage From Mars by Clifford D. SimakDuel on Syrtis by Poul AndersonThe Stainless Steel Rat by Harry HarrisonBeside Still Waters by Robert Sheckley Upon the Dull Earth by Philip K. DickThe Star Mouse by Fredric BrownHero From Yesterday by Robert SilverbergThe Call From Beyond by Clifford D. SimakWelcome Martians by Evan HunterVer livro
Darkness had completely surrounded me by the time I pulled my body onto the top of that ridge. A cold rain began to fall. I brought myself up onto my right knee. It was empty. There was no wagon. There was no Sarah. With both of my fists clenched tight, I let out a hurling cry that silenced every sound of the night. Even the rain stopped, briefly. I cried right then. Like a baby starving for his mother's bosom, I cried.Ver livro
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.Ver livro
