Verlag: Vulpine Press
First published in 1666, The Blazing World is thought to be the forefather of both science-fiction and dystopian fiction. "I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security."
Housekeeper Phyllida Bright is quite in her element at Mallowan Hall, the charming English manor that she keeps in tip-top shape. By contrast, the bustling metropolis of London, where her famed employer Agatha Christie has temporarily relocated, leaves Phyllida a bit out of her depth. Not only must she grapple with a limited staff, but Phyllida also has to rein in a temperamental French cook who has the looks of Hercule Poirot, but none of the charm. When a man named Archibald Allston is found dead in an armchair onstage at the Adelphi Theater, first impressions are that he died of natural causes. But the very next day, the unlucky actor playing Benvolio at the Belmont Theater is found with his head bashed in. And when a third victim turns up, this time with double-C initials, the fatal pattern is impossible to ignore. With panic erupting among theater folk—a superstitious bunch at the best of times—Phyllida steps up to help with the investigation. The murderer's MO may be easy to read, but can Phyllida uncover the killer's identity before the final curtain falls on another victim?Zum Buch
"Dubliners" is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, chronicling the lives of various characters in Dublin, Ireland, at the turn of the 20th century. Each story offers a snapshot of life, capturing moments of realization, epiphany, and the struggles of everyday Dubliners. Themes of paralysis, the search for meaning, the constraints of society, and the tensions between the desire for escape and the pull of home are recurrent. The stories culminate with "The Dead," considered one of the greatest short stories in the English language.Zum Buch
It just so happened that the best place to get lingerie in town also employs a hot stud that never fails to get my pulse racing.When I struggle to tie the final strap on the garment I've chosen there's only one person who can help me. What a shame!With him so close to me I guess we both get a little excited, and soon I'm asking him to take my panties off but it doesn't end there! What we do next is so naughty that I can't tell you about it here!Zum Buch
STOP! DO YOU DARE TO ENTER "The Breathless," a spine-tingling journey that will leave you GASPING for air?! Ok, the choice is yours! But DON’T forget that we warned you! As Tom and Lisa embark on a fresh start in a decrepit Victorian house, they quickly realize that this isn’t just a renovation project—it’s a descent into a NIGHTMARISH reality where shadows breathe and whispers beckon. Feel your heart race as chilling secrets unveil themselves, revealing a MALEVOLENT force that hungers for more than just life. This audiobook is not merely a story; it’s an IMMERSIVE experience that will grip you with terror and intrigue! Can you survive the suffocating dread that lurks behind the walls? REMEMBER: once you press play, there’s NO ESCAPE from the chilling truth! Unravel the mystery, uncover the horror, and surrender to the darkness of "The Breathless." Become part of a tale that will HAUNT your dreams and make you crave the light! (if you've got the guts!)Zum Buch
Fresh from ten years as a U.S. Army Ranger, Quinn Colson finds his hands full as the newly elected sheriff of Tibbehah County, Mississippi. An old buddy running a local gun shop may be in over his head when stolen army rifles start showing up in the hands of a Mexican drug gang. At the same time, an abused-child case leads Quinn and his tough-as-nails deputy, Lillie Virgil, deep into the heart of a bootleg baby racket and a trail of darkness and death. And when the two cases collide, Quinn and his allies are forced to realize that, though they may be home from the war, they are now in the fight of their lives.Zum Buch
At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre. And then there are the poets and folklorists momentarily dabbling in the themes of death, loss and the supernatural, resulting in a collection of classic tales that will chill the listener to the bone.Zum Buch
