Editora: Carousel Books
Four tales take place in the colonial Province House, Massachusetts, where Britain's last governors and governesses exchange tales as the Empire crumbles.
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. From realism, to horror, to entirely new genres, authors in this Century sparkle with wit and purpose as they drive literature forward in expansive and pulsating new ways reflecting the harnessing of their talents to the bewildering changes in society. 1 - The Top 10 - The 20th Century - The Men - An Introduction 2 - The Dead - Part 1 by James Joyce 3 - The Dead - Part 2 by James Joyce 4 - The Rocking Horse Winner by D H Lawrence 5 - A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka 6 - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry 7 - The Interlopers by Saki the pseudonym for H H Munro 8 - Morphine by Mikhail Bulgakov 9 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 10 - War by Luigi Pirandello 11 - The Color Out of Space by H P Lovecraft 12 - Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad by M R JamesVer livro
Phobias are defined as an irrational and extreme fear to something. It could be anything as long as it causes an intense and debilitating fear. What happens when these irrational fears/phobias become reality? When the irrational becomes rational and there’s a reason to be scared? Find out in The Pulp Horror Book of Phobias. We’ve created an A to Z phobia list and elevated each one to a new level of fear. These stories come to life in ways that will make you want to sleep with the light on, double check the locks on your door, and think twice before dismissing your fear as irrational.A — A TOUCH OF MADNESS — TIM WAGGONERB — IT CAME FROM THE GRAVE — JAMES PYNEC — ENTWINED — COLLEEN ANDERSOND — DESTINY'S ROAD TRIP — JAY SEATEE — MORBID DREAD OF THE DAWN — PHILIP ATHANSF — MUTUAL POSSESSION — WT PATERSONG — RIGHT OF CROSSING — JAMES CHAMBERSH — PASSING JUDGEMENT — CHAD LUTZKEI — THE CLINIC — ASHER ELLISJ — NOT JUST DESSERTS — JONAH BUCKK — THE MAN WHO FEARED THE SKY — JOHN SKIPPL — CHILDREN OF BLOOD — GREG CHAPMANM — THE YEARNING JADE — HANK SCHWAEBLEN — THE CEMETERY MAN — JG FAHERTYO — WHITE TO BLACK — MICHAEL BAILEYP — THE HUNCH — RICHARD CHIZMARQ — FIVE IN THE SIX — SEPHERA GIRONR — THE TOXIC MAGICIAN — SHERI SEBASTIAN-GABRIELS — FEEDING THE ORISHAS — GABINO IGLESIAST — MUNCHAUSEN — MAX BOOTH IIIU — TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE HAPPIEST PISTACHIO — MEHITOBEL WILSONV — BEAUTIFUL WOMEN — RAY GARTONW — A BOLT OF LIGHTNING — EDWARD M ERDELACX — HALFPENNY — STEVEN M VANCEY — TOO HOT IN BOILERTOWN — JILL HANDZ — THE CATALYST TO GROW SOME GUTS — KERRY LIPP Read lessVer livro
This is a tragedy. It’s also a love story with threads of hope. But it’s important that you go into it expecting a tragedy. In The Half-Light Chronicles, nearly every book and story references Lovers’ Falls, a waterfall near the center of Vendaras inhabited by sprites. It’s named for the skeletons embracing at the cave’s entrance, and its origin is a favorite story among bards and storytellers because it can be tweaked to emphasize various morals, making it a warning or inspiration, depending on the audience’s need. But this version is the true story, the one that tells just how the skeletons got there (hence the tragedy) and how their story connects to others you may know.Ver livro
Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with. James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia. From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist. Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing. A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword. Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting. Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story. Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times. James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936. M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire. He was 73.Ver livro
Where Every Story Ends with a Surprise and Every Character Has a Heart. O. Henry was the definitive voice of the turn-of-the-century city—a writer who could find romance in a tenement flat, drama in a dusty ranch, and irony in a chance encounter. This comprehensive collection brings together his entire literary output, capturing the vibrant energy of an era where every ordinary person had an extraordinary story to tell. Inside this definitive collection, you will discover: The Master of the "Snapper" Ending: Experience the legendary plot twists that became his trademark—endings that are at once shocking, satisfying, and deeply human. The Chronicler of the "Four Million": While other writers focused on the "Four Hundred" of high society, O. Henry championed the shopgirls, clerks, and tramps of New York City, treating their lives with dignity and humor. A Journey Beyond the City: Explore his diverse range of settings, from the "Wild West" of Texas and the colorful landscapes of Central America to the quiet streets of the American South. The Language of the Streets: Delight in his playful use of slang, malapropisms, and metaphors that bring the bustling world of the early 1900s to vivid, noisy life. O. Henry's influence on the art of the short story is permanent, establishing a rhythm of storytelling that continues to inspire writers and filmmakers today. Whether you are looking for a heartwarming tale of sacrifice or a cynical comedy of errors, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of American literature and classic fiction. Expect the unexpected. Buy "The Complete Works of O. Henry" today and own the legacy of a master storyteller.Ver livro
The Diary of a God by Barry Pain is a satirical short story that presents the fictional diary of a deity who observes and reflects upon human behavior and the absurdities of life on Earth. The god, who remains unnamed, details his interactions with humanity, expressing both amusement and frustration at their follies.Ver livro
