Editora: Short Stories
6 hot tales of family and force! Forcing Grandma To Do Unspeakable Things/Forced Into Unnatural Sex Acts By Daddy/Forcibly Bred By My Brother In Front Of My Husband/Daddy Followed Me/Punishing My Niece For Doing Graffiti/My Shoplifting Sister Must Be Disciplined
These are 2 much praised stories by the master of quirky stories, Philip K. Dick. First published in Planet Stories (1954), “The Crystal Crypt” is classic Dick, presenting you with a narrative that seems yawningly familiar, and then...an unexpected detail is revealed, a detail that changes the meaning of everything you have seen. it is an entertaining and surprising story which I would recommend to any science fiction reader. Beyond the Door is a twisty, surprising story. Larry Thomas bought a cuckoo clock for his wife—without knowing the price he would have to pay.Ver livro
When Emma’s life takes an unexpected turn in rainy New York City, a chance encounter with Daniel changes everything. From the first awkward meeting under a flower shop awning to long nights filled with laughter, secrets, and longing, they discover that love can appear in the most unexpected moments. But past relationships and lingering doubts threaten to tear them apart. Can they navigate uncertainty, heartbreak, and fear to find a love that is real and lasting? Rainy Nights in New York is a heartfelt modern romance about trust, vulnerability, and the courage to follow your heart.Ver livro
Sometimes the smallest life holds the greatest beauty. In The Daisy, Hans Christian Andersen tells a tender and deeply moving story about a simple flower growing quietly in the grass—unnoticed by the world, yet full of joy, kindness, and quiet wisdom. Through the daisy’s gentle perspective, listeners are invited into a world where even the smallest acts of appreciation and compassion carry meaning. As the story unfolds, it reveals a bittersweet truth about innocence, gratitude, and the fleeting nature of life. Warmly narrated by Eric Leeb, this classic fairy tale offers a peaceful and reflective listening experience for both children and adults. Perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, or anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling, The Daisy is a timeless reminder to notice—and cherish—the beauty in small things.Ver livro
Written in the first four months of the war in Ukraine, fuelled by anger towards mindless violence, Němec's stories tackle the present moment and confront what really matters at times of abundant destruction. A Czech man in Ukraine in search of his alter ego. A gang of homeless kids driven from a cellar by tenants using it as a shelter from the war. A German couple who 'rented a womb' in Ukraine, whose child is now stuck in Kyiv. A teenager partnered with a Valkyrie for the distribution of lavash in besieged Mariupol delays his flight until it is too late. A Russian academic mounting a protest in the center of Moscow dressed in a costume from Swan Lake. They may not be soldiers at the front, but for the characters in these stories, life will never again be as it was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this collection of short stories-two set in Ukraine, two in the West, and one in Russia-Czech author Jan Němec has produced a work of remarkable immediacy.Ver livro
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin was born on the 30th August 1797 in Somers Town, London. Her mother, the famous feminist philosopher, educator, and writer Mary Wollstonecraft died when Mary was only 11 days old and she was raised by her father, the philosopher, novelist, journalist, and perpetually in debt, William Godwin. Though Mary received little formal education her father taught her a broad range of subjects and added to her bright and curious personality she easily absorbed a good and broad education. In July 1814, after conducting a secret affair with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who had earlier promised to pay off yet another round of her father’s business debts, the pair eloped to France. Within two months, penniless and pregnant they returned to England. Her husbands’ affairs caused her frequent heartbreak but despite all the travails, including the loss of her own child, Shelley’s recent inheritance gave them the opportunity to journey again to Europe. It was here that ‘Frankenstein’ was born and established Mary’s own name in literature. Her life hereafter was plagued with loss; the death of two further children and then her husband in a boating accident. Her writing continued through novels, travel pieces and biographies. Her short stories, some based in Europe, tackle difficult situations and genres as well the obstacles that women were burdened with in society. Her editorship of her late husband’s poetry was also widely praised. Mary’s radical politics continued to guide her journey throughout her life but, by 1840, illness had begun to haunt her years, depriving her of energy and vigour. Mary Shelley died on the 1st February 1851, at Chester Square, London of a suspected brain tumour. She was 53.Ver livro
An isolated house. A mysterious note. Someone is watching ... An absorbing, atmospheric mystery about families, secrets and the bonds of brotherhood set on the Victorian south coast. Welcome home, Jake ... When Special Forces veteran Jake Harlow returns to the hamlet of Lorne on the Victorian south-west coast for his younger brother Tom's funeral, he finds a sinister series of notes that suggest Tom's death was no accident. With Tom's best friend Stocky, and ex-girlfriend Lucy, Jake starts to dig into secrets old and new. Who might be targeting the Harlow family, and why? As they get closer to the truth, the danger becomes very real. But can Jake, burdened by scars both physical and mental, still protect anyone - including himself? An absorbing, atmospheric mystery about families, hidden truths and the bonds of brotherhood. 'The Brothers is a masterclass in menacing tension ... Atmospheric and moody, the novel chills with its subtle allusions to an unknown enemy that is too close for comfort. Perfect for readers of Garry Disher, Chris Hammer and Jane Harper, The Brothers combines the idyllic Australian surf town setting with unseen dangers - both physical and mental - that lurk in the shadows.' Books+PublishingVer livro
