Editora: BookRix
Autumn 1879. Young Emilia Watford from London visits her dying aunt Amy lee Ravensbrook at the remote Ravenscourt Manor in the New Haven estate. It is only a matter of time before Emilia becomes aware that the mansion, with its ghostly shadows, sinister history, and sprawling, empty spaces, holds a dark secret ...
‘In Love’ handles a serious subject in a light, almost comic way. A couple are engaged but have no sexual feelings for each other. The tensions, as they try to do what is expected of them, explode until a compromise is reached. But will the marriage last?Ver livro
Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution. Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it. Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words. Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves. But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves. But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. In this volume we offer up a small selection of those talents whose time has now come again.Ver livro
In this darkly comic and surreal collection from celebrated author Alissa Nutting, misfit women scramble for agency in a series of uncanny circumstances. Throughout these breathtakingly creative seventeen stories spread across time, space, and differing planes of reality, we encounter a host of women and girls in a wide range of unusual jobs. A space cargo deliverywoman enlists the help of her cybersex partner to release her mother from cryogenic prison. Desperate for affection and a more lavish lifestyle, a young woman falls under the corrosive spell of the fashion model for whom she’s given up everything to assist. A woman submits to a procedure that will turn her body into a futuristic ant farm, only to discover the sinister plans of her doctor. Though the settings these women find themselves in are as shocking and unique as they come, the emotional battles they face are searing and real. Some are trying to fight their way out of the cycle of abuse, while others must cope with the anguish brought on by infertility or the aftershocks of an abortion. Still others confront and embrace their most depraved desires, carving out power for themselves in worlds that relentlessly ask for conformity. Wickedly funny yet ringing with deep truths about gender, authority and the ways we inhabit and restrict the female body, Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls is a brilliant commentary on the kaleidoscope of human behavior and a remarkably nuanced satire for our times.Ver livro
The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton is one of the most enduring short stories in American literature, celebrated for its ingenious open ending and its provocative exploration of human nature, love, jealousy, and justice. First published in 1882, this classic fable is set in a semi-barbaric kingdom where accused individuals must choose their fate by opening one of two doors—behind one awaits a beautiful bride, behind the other, a hungry tiger. When the king’s daughter falls in love with a young courtier, her lover is subjected to this cruel trial. But she knows which door hides what. Will she lead him to the lady... or the tiger? In this full audiobook experience, Stockton’s captivating prose is brought to life with dramatic narration, inviting the listener to step into a story that ends with a question only the listener can answer. A perfect listen for fans of philosophical fiction, moral dilemmas, and classic short stories.Ver livro
"Psalm" is a short touching story, written in 1923. Part of the "Travel Notes" series. Published: On the Eve, Berlin - M., 1923. I will buy a dog on Saturday I will sing a psalm at night I will order shoes for tailcoat… But it's okay. Somehow… we will live.Ver livro
Step into a mind-bending reality with Fredric Brown's thought-provoking short story, "Hall of Mirrors". In just a few moments, a man finds himself trapped in a strange paradox, where time and space fold in on themselves in an unexpected twist. As he navigates this surreal experience, he faces a question that challenges the very nature of reality. Known for his sharp, concise storytelling, Brown masterfully blends science fiction with philosophical intrigue, leaving listeners contemplating the boundaries of perception and existence. A must-listen for fans of classic speculative fiction and clever, mind-twisting tales.Ver livro
