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Famous and Classic Science Fiction Novel They weren't human. They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival!
Three Killer Thriller Quick Reads featuring villains you'll love to hate... Enjoy a brief excursion into the warped mind of author, Will Patching, 'hosted' by award-winning narrator, Gary Furlong: JUSTICE — A Crewell story (c35 mins) A convict is tormented by his wife’s memory — and his lack of one… OLD FLAME — A twisted tale of lust, obsession and revenge (c70 mins) Will Tom Creed's obsession with his deceased 'old flame' leave him badly burned? THE BUTCHER — A Cockney killer thriller (c45 mins) Meet Antony Harding, psychopath. He'll make your skin crawl... Why Short Shots? If these dark and disturbingly twisted 'short shots' leave you wanting more, they will have achieved their purpose. Some of the characters and themes of the author's novels in The Remorseless Trilogy were inspired by these mini-thrillers. In fact, vicious psychopath Antony Harding, eponymous 'star' of The Butcher, plays a major role in book two of that series, so if you feel the urge to meet this unreformed reprobate again, you may do so... But be warned—like all this author's fictional works—his stories are not for the faint-hearted.Show book
Mr. Satterthwaite and Colonel Melrose are comfortably ensconced in the Colonel’s study when the phone suddenly rings. Someone has been murdered, and, as the county chief constable, the Colonel lets Satterthwaite accompany him to the scene of the crime. The two of them have opposing opinions on why Sir James Dwighton has been bashed over the head with a blunt instrument. Rumor had it that red-haired beauty Laura Dwighton and her guest, the very attractive Mr. Paul Delangua, were engaged in an illicit affair, and Paul was thrown out by the disgruntled Sir James. But the facts of the murder all seem to add up too nicely, and then Mr. Quin arrives on the scene….Show book
Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Roald Dahl, these stories are guaranteed to get under your skin. Diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized: JT Lawrence doesn't disappoint with this brand new collection of unsettling short stories, including: BrightSide Is the director of this post-apocalyptic orphanage really a wizard? And where is he taking the children? Cold Breath A man knows he deserves to be haunted for what he has done; he just didn't expect it to happen this way. The Secret Under My Skin A girl has to make a terrible decision in this futuristic dystopian story where the State owns the rights to women's reproductive organs. SkyRest A man makes a horrific discovery in the crim colony silo he's imprisoned in. Not Waving A mother is drowning, but no one sees her. Nachthexen In world war two, a courageous young fiancée signed up to the Soviet all-female bombing squadron—The Night Witches—that helped turn the tide against the Nazis. *** "Lawrence makes every word count, telling each story with elegance and emotional punch.” — Patsy Hennessey "Each story is masterfully constructed ... Humorous, touching, creepy, but most of all entertaining, this collection is superb." — Tracy Michelle Anderson *** If you're a fan of Roald Dahl or Gillian Flynn you'll love this compelling collection with a twist in the tale. Get it now.Show book
“This imagination of Elkin’s sneaks up, tickles, surprises, shocks, and kills. It makes stories that are deadly funny.” —The New York TimesEach of the nine short stories collected here feature two types of people—the troubled and the troublemakers. In “The Guest,” a homeless man gleefully takes credit for a robbery he did not commit. “In the Alley” tells the story of a terminally ill man who begrudgingly outlives his initial prognosis. And the satiric “I Look Out for Ed Wolfe” features a charismatic salesman auctioning off his life’s possessions in order to determine his value in the world. Laced with wit, Criers & Kibitzers, Kibitzers & Criers is a keenly observed collection that puts Elkin’s comic artistry on full display. This ebook features rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate and from the Stanley Elkin archives at Washington University in St. Louis.Show book
Hawthorne published several short stories in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. Much of his writing is placed in New England, many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered to be part of the Romantic movement, and more specifically, Dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. This edition contains 40 short stories.Show book
Short stories from the author of A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself—“a writer to behold with real pleasure” (Gish Jen). In tales that travel from Coventry to Kuala Lumpur, from the past to the present, and from hilarity to tragedy, American bandits herd ostriches in Patagonia, British soldiers confront Zulus in Natal, and John Wayne leads the way for local revolutionaries in Southeast Asia. These are stories in which small lives are affected by consequential events. In “A Union,” a prolonged strike at a Welsh slate quarry plays mystifying tricks of time on a couple expecting a baby. In “The Silver Screen,” ragtag rebels join a communist revolution with all the flair of the Keystone Kops. In the heartbreaking title story, a rural community in North Wales copes with the accidental death of a child and learns the reaches of guilt. With its deep vein of humanism and pointed humor, this collection was a winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys and PEN/Macmillan Awards, and includes two entries that were selected for The Best American Short Stories. “A quiet clarity and an all-encompassing empathy that is without borders.” —Elle “Astounding . . . Peter Ho Davies has left a unique, definitive footprint in the soil of contemporary short fiction.” —The Washington PostShow book
