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  Splinter & Shard - Stories

  Lulu Keating

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  A smashing debut collection from award-winning filmmaker Lulu Keating
  		 
  Splinter & Shard is the debut story collection by acclaimed filmmaker-turned-writer Lulu Keating. Vivid and precise, the stories in this collection offer an uncompromising journey into what it means to be human.
  		 
  Keating catches her characters at their pivotal moments of discovery, self-reckoning, and change. A dutiful mother of grown children learns a life-shattering secret about two of her children that upends her life. A macho man in mid-life must reconcile himself to his new role as a cosmetics consultant. A young woman, pregnant and unhappy, travels to the Yukon to bury her husband. An old woman turns away from her family to bond with the convicts of the small jail next door. An orphaned girl stumbles onto an unexpected connection with a stranger.
  		 
  In these stories, flaws and strengths are writ large as characters fumble toward redemption.
  		 
  From flash fiction to deep-dive character studies, Splinter & Shard turns over the rocks of everyday experience to reveal the psychological and philosophical truths underneath. The stories range back and forth in time, from Nova Scotia to the Yukon (with a side trip to Florida), and explore universal themes — loss, infidelity, faith, mortality, and love.

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  The Chamomile Drops - From their...

  Jaroslav Hašek

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  The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Jaroslav Hasek.

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  The Abandoned Property

  Vincent Proteau

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  Step into the extraordinary world of Still Waters, where the boundaries of reality blur, and alternate timelines converge. Embark on a mind-bending journey with Still Waters in The Abandoned Property, the latest installment in The Chronicles of Still Waters series. Still Waters, an Experiencer of The Phenomenon, takes you through the intricate layers of his consciousness as he unveils a mesmerizing tale of alternate timelines, dream states, and a mysterious abandoned property. 
  In this immersive narrative, follow Still Waters as he discovers a seemingly desolate land purchased by an enigmatic organization. As the story unfolds, what initially appears to be a misguided acquisition becomes a captivating odyssey into the construction of a Galactic Star Ship. Dive deep into the complexities of this spacefaring endeavor, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, revealing a world beyond imagination. 
  The Abandoned Property is a thought-provoking exploration of human ingenuity and the boundless possibilities that lie within the recesses of the mind. Brace yourself for a gripping adventure that challenges perceptions and leaves you questioning the nature of reality.

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  Big Book of Quickies - 69 Erotic...

  Rachel Kramer Bussel

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  Who says quick sex can't be thrilling? There's something exhilarating about the rush of raw emotions, wild, naked escapades, and the excitement of giving in to temptation without a moment's notice. The same can be said for an erotic tale that can leave you breathless in just a few minutes of unabashed ardor. 
   
   
   
  The Big Book of Quickies was designed for erotica lovers who don't have hours to spare getting swept away, much like the characters you will meet. But don't let the title fool you: although hasty when it comes to getting down and dirty, this collection offers plenty of variety in these 69 tales of rapture and hot sex of all kinds. From raunchy to romantic, these stories include a wide range of sexualities, turn-ons, fetishes, and kinks, taking place in the real world and paranormal realms. 
   
   
   
  Whether bedding a stranger just for the moment, taking a few minutes to indulge their desires with a long-time partner, or pursuing their biggest sexual fantasy, putting pleasure front and center is what these horny characters have in common. If erotic tension, burning desire, and instant gratification are what you seek, look no further than the Big Book of Quickies. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  From Far Around They Saw Us Burn

  Alice Jolly

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  From Far Around They Saw Us Burn is the eagerly awaited first short story collection from Alice Jolly, one of the most exciting and accomplished voices in British fiction today.
  The extraordinary range of work gathered here is united by a fascination with how everyday interactions can transform our lives in unpredictable ways. These are stories of lonely people, outcasts and misfits, and the ghosts that inhabit our intimate spaces. The result is a compelling, arresting and, at times, devastating collection – not least in the title story, which was inspired by the tragic true events of the 1943 Cavan orphanage fire.
  Written with an exemplary eye for detail and an intimate understanding of the complexities of human nature, Jolly's collection builds up towards the ultimate question: what is revealed of us when we peel away the surfaces, and is it enough?

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  Bridging Worlds - Stories of...

  Luigi Pascal Rondanini, Pascal...

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  Traverse the psyches of figures grappling with existential questions, like the reality-doubting schizophrenic in “Shattering Reality” or the dimension-defying friendship between two boys centuries apart in “Bridging Yesteryear.” These dramatic scenarios serve not just as thought experiments but also as profiles of courage depicting outcasts struggling to reconstruct meaning amidst life’s harshest limiting walls. 
  Additionally, speculative scenarios allow us to reexamine norms from provocative angles, whether we’re rooting for discovered cryogenic humans to integrate with androids in “The Discovery” or unlocking the motivations of a vigilante psychiatrist thief in “Behind the Mask.” By becoming immersed in these atypical fictional landscapes, it’s my hope you’ll return from the journey with refreshed eyes towards the intricacies, contrasts, and profound magic still embedding the world immediately around us each new day. 
  So, without further ado, let your imagination take flight! 
  The worlds awaiting behind these pages overflow with surreal transformations, psychedelic visions, whimsical quests, and characters courageously chasing redemption who might inspire us in turn. 
  Let's reconstruct Reality with a capital “R” by first shattering limiting assumptions—then inviting you, fellow traveller, to help gather the pieces into new mosaics alive with awe and possibility! Let our shared journey begin now...

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