Publisher: Short Stories
4 incestuous and monstrous tales!Spunking, Spelunking, Grandma And Goblins/Taken By The Circus Troll, Daddy And My Brother/Gobbled By Goblins, Banged By Brothers/Blackmailed Into A Threesome With A Cave Troll And Daddy
The Lost Legion by Rudyard Kipling is a gripping tale of mystery, honor, and supernatural folklore set against the backdrop of the Indian frontier. Blending the stark realities of colonial military life with haunting legend, Kipling recounts the story of a rebel cavalry regiment that vanished into the Afghan hills—only to return as ghostly riders, eternally paying for their betrayal. When a daring night operation to capture a notorious tribal outlaw stirs echoes of the past, British soldiers confront the eerie presence of the lost regiment. This atmospheric story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the inescapable weight of history.Show book
The woman who has it all Heather has lucked out. She has a beautiful house, a happy marriage to James Jessop, with two sons, Ben and Harry — and she's just won the lottery. £29 million! The loyal best friend Natalie has never quite kept up, but she's finally in a relationship with a new boyfriend, Nick. She's been best friends with Heather since they were bullied at school. But will her friend's new fortune change their friendship? A dream come true turns into a paranoid nightmare The Jessops' comfortable life dissolves into chaos. Heather starts receiving anonymous, hateful messages. She begs Natalie to escape with her to Spain, along with a few other close friends. But away from the spotlight in London, things go from bad to worse. Then the unthinkable happens and Heather realizes she can't trust anyone. Not even her best friend. Nothing will ever be the same againShow book
The police prepare to storm the Chambers of Lenore, a haven for human traffickers, black-marketeers, and artifact smugglers. On board is Judge White's little girl. Who will protect her during the raid? Marshal Gram the Teak Marshal, that's who, and you will never guess how it ends. Judge White's little girl runs away from home. Six months later, someone sees her aboard the Chambers of Lenore. The ship follows the asteroid fleet; it supports the miners, but it also has ties to the black-market, artifacts smuggling, and human trafficking. Judge White knows that, and he realizes how well protected the organization is. Still, he will do anything to save his daughter. He put together a task force to raid the Lenore, but what about his little girl? Who will protect her? Marshal Matthew Gramlin, Gram to his friends, he will protect her. He's a Trek Marshal, and Trek Marshalls have a motto, one Death Star-one Trek Marshal. He boards the Lenore prepared to protect her from harm, no matter what. Learn what happens next in The Chambers of Lenore.Show book
The case involves a millionaire murdered in his study, suspicious servants, a beautiful niece, a private secretary and a will. enamored. A Holmes like detective is brought in to solve the mystery. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)Show book
When Doctor John H. Watson is kidnapped while Sherlock Holmes is out of the country, private investigators Timothy Badger and Benjamin Watson must find the missing physician . . . London, 1895. Former Baker Street Irregular Timothy Badger and his partner in detection Benjamin Watson are in a spin: the eminent Dr John H. Watson has been kidnapped! The physician was enjoying a glass of sherry at his Baker Street residence before being bundled away in a barouche coach wearing only one slipper. Did Dr Watson know his captor, and where is he now? Could the mysterious ransom notes arriving in the post hold the answer? With their mentor Sherlock Holmes out of the country, recovering the missing doctor could well be the biggest case the intrepid duo is ever likely to face . . . and if they don't do so quickly, it could be their last! An intriguing Victorian mystery full of shenanigans, humor, and twists featuring a cast of eccentric characters led by two exciting, unconventional detectives mentored by Sherlock Holmes—perfect for fans of Charles Finch and Anne Perry.Show book
Mixing Mystery and Romance in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail! A desperate girl. A dead matron. A detective with secrets of his own. It's Chicago, 1935, and ever since the Crash and her father's subsequent suicide, twenty-year-old Henrietta Von Harmon has been left to care for her antagonistic mother and seven younger siblings. In desperation, Henrietta takes a job as a taxi dancer at a local dance hall. Just as she's learning to navigate this dangerous new world, however, the floor matron turns up dead. When the aloof Inspector Clive Howard arrives to investigate, he persuades Henrietta to go undercover—plunging her deeper into Chicago's gritty underworld. As Henrietta and the impenetrable Inspector reluctantly join forces, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they didn't expect. But with a killer still on the loose and their growing attraction threatening to compromise everything, can they unmask the murderer before Henrietta becomes the next victim? ★ “Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths.” —Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon.” ―Booklist (starred review) ★ “Henrietta and Inspector Howard are the best pair of sleuths I’ve come across in ages.”―Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author ★ “A deliciously written cloak and dagger affair.”—Readers FavoriteShow book
