Publisher: Charles River Editors
Rafael Sabatini an Italian writer best known for his historical romance novels in the early 20th century. Sabatini had many best-sellers including The Sea-Hawk, Scaramouche, and Captain Blood. This edition of Annabel’s Wager and Other Short Stories includes a table of contents.
Discover a world of fascinating tales and immersive storytelling in Scattered Moments in Time, a mesmerizing collection of short stories crafted by Samantha Cole. This eclectic compilation is bound to captivate your imagination as each story takes you on a unique journey through various themes and emotions. With a diverse range of narratives, this compilation has something for everyone, whether you're seeking whimsical and endearing tales or thought-provoking and poignant narratives. Take a glimpse at some of the stories that await you: “Unconditional: Love Like a Dog” - Step into the paws of Jinx, a lovable rescued dog on a mission to find his human the perfect mate. Through Jinx's eyes, you'll experience an adorable and heartwarming story that reminds us of the unconditional love and companionship our four-legged friends bring into our lives. “The Hatred Within” - Imagine a world where the President's order shakes the foundations of law enforcement. Join the members of the NYPD as they grapple with the consequences of a shocking directive that could change their lives forever. Brace yourself for an intense and gripping exploration of loyalty, power, and the limits of authority. “Stoke the Flames” - Prepare for a scorching romance as Cade discovers that Jenna is the missing piece he's been yearning for. As a dedicated firefighter, he knows how to ignite flames, but can he win over Jenna's heart? Join them on their passionate journey as they stoke the fires of desire, overcoming obstacles and discovering the true power of love.Show book
Leo Tolstoy (1828 – 1910) is one of the most famous Russian writers and thinkers and is considered one of the greatest writers in the world, he was acknowledged the head of the Russian literature during his lifetime. His work marked a new stage of the development of the Russian and world’s realism and created a bridge between the classic novel of the XIX century and the literature of the XX century. The story "Hatred is Sweet, But God is Strong" is a parable of a kind master and a slave of his who tried to anger him and show to other slaves, that he was just like any other master. However is appears to be a struggle between not two humans, but the ultimate forces. This is a story that everyone will find edifying, but in his or her own way.A SmartTouch Media production.Show book
A poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge after awaking from an opium induced dream of Xanadu, the summer palace of the Emperor Kublai Khan. A much more extensive poem came to him upon awaking, but he was interrupted while writing it down and then could not remember the remaining lines.Show book
An eclectic selection of short stories by masters of the genre including 'Eveline' by James Joyce and 'The Ash Tree' by M.R. JamesShow book
"The Tree" is told in past tense in the third person. The story takes place in Mount Meanalus in Arcadia, Greece. This mountain is considered to be haunted by Greek God Pan. The story begins with a description of the live grove and a fearful olive tree, looked like a human. Then it goes to a story from centuries ago, recalling famous sculptors Kalos and Musides whose works were well-known all over the world. One day the Tyrant of Syracuse invited Kalos and Musides to complete the creation of a “wonder of nations and a goal of travelers”. Read this exciting story to find out what happened in ancient Greece.A SmartTouch Media production.Show book
On Christmas Eve, two children, a brother and sister, leave their grandmother's house in an Alpine village and get lost in the mountain snow. They become trapped among the rock crystals of the frozen glacier. This short and gripping novel, by 19th century Austrian master Adalbert Stifter, influenced Thomas Mann and others with its suspenseful, simple, myth-like story and majestic depictions of nature. Poet W.H. Auden called the work "a quiet and beautiful parable about the relation of people to places, of man to nature." (Introduction by Greg W.)Show book
