Editorial: Short Stories
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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. Within these ten stories our authors including Edgar Allan Poe, H G Wells, Guy de Maupassant and a host of others demonstrate the power and the motivation that revenge demands. Yes, the pen is mightier and more brutal than the sword. 01 - The Top 10 - Revenge - An Introduction 02 - Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F Scott Fitzgerald 03 - The Cone by H G Wells 04 - The Hand by Guy de Maupassant 05 - The Cask of Amontillardo by Edgar Allan Poe 06 - The Signal by Vsevolod Garshin 07 - The Caballero's Way by O Henry 08 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon 09 - The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane 10 - The Scapegoat by Paul Laurence Dunbar 11 - A Jury of Her Peers by Susan GlaspellVer libro
Step into the untamed heart of Africa with Allan Quatermain Stories, a sweeping collection of classic adventures from the legendary H. Rider Haggard. Follow the fearless big-game hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain as he journeys through perilous landscapes, lost kingdoms, and ancient mysteries hidden deep within the continent’s wild frontiers. Across deserts, jungles, and towering mountain ranges, Quatermain faces ruthless enemies, mystical legends, and moral dilemmas shaped by the complex clash of cultures during the era of colonial exploration. These timeless tales blend danger, discovery, suspense, and humanity—capturing the thrill of adventure fiction at its very origins. Narrated with gripping clarity by Ken Kowalik, this collection brings Quatermain’s world vividly to life, immersing listeners in treacherous expeditions, forgotten civilizations, and the unforgettable spirit of a man driven by courage, curiosity, and conscience. Perfect for fans of classic adventure, lost-world tales, and heroic journeys into the unknown.Ver libro
Dive into a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue, where the mundane unravels to reveal a hidden world of secrets. Follow a disgraced professional as she navigates the shadowy corners of financial records, uncovering a puzzle far more complex than she initially anticipated. Prepare for a journey into the quiet desperation of forgotten lives and the unsettling echoes of the past. This story explores themes of second chances and the persistent power of hidden truths, leaving you breathlessly anticipating what lurks beneath the surface. The search for answers will lead you down unexpected paths, questioning everything you think you know.Ver libro
In the shadows of New Orleans, there are no good guys I never imagined my search for Momma would reveal such dangerous secrets. Setting out with a voo-doo priest and my bestie, I hunt for the devil. But my mission is derailed when I stumble upon a house of missing shadows. I'm sure the devil stole them. Possession of shadows taken from others will give him more power. Making him nearly impossible to kill. Things get more complicated as more missing Shadows go on the rise. Not only do I have to find momma I have to find her shadow too. Failure to find momma could mean death to her and infinite power to the devil. Because, while this town is riddled with secrets, momma might have the biggest secret of them all. Can I find the missing shadows and use them to set momma free?Ver libro
Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose. BOOK 3: IN THE YEAR 1817: 1817 is the year which Louis XVIII., with a certain royal assurance which was not wanting in pride, entitled the twenty-second of his reign. It is the year in which M. Bruguière de Sorsum was celebrated.Ver libro
She's out for justice. But the arsonist she's tracking is out for retribution. Now the fire marshal of Lake City, Jesslyn McCormick is determined to find the person who started the fire that robbed her of her family when she was just seven years old. As the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy approaches, a string of fires--including at Jesslyn's church--brings up all those old feelings and offers new evidence. Because church fires are considered a hate crime, FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle is called in to work with local law enforcement. Nathan has his own past--one he'd prefer not to revisit. And focusing on helping Jesslyn track down the arsonist is a great distraction. As both the case and the chemistry between Jesslyn and Nathan heat up, memories will come flooding in from the past to bump up against hopes for the future. And when Jesslyn comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare, she'll have to confront her fears and rely on Nathan and her community of friends in order to survive. Praise for the Lake City Heroes Series "A fast-paced thrill of a ride from start to finish."--Library Journal on Target Acquired "I devoured it in one sitting."--Reading Is My Superpower on Double Take "Grabs you and doesn't let you go."--Booklist on Double TakeVer libro
