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A classic work that has charmed generations of readers, this collection assembles Carson McCullers' best stories, including her beloved novella The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the novella introduces readers to Miss Amelia, a formidable southern woman whose cafe serves as the town's gathering place. Among other fine works, the collection also includes "Wunderkind", McCullers' first published story, written when she was only 17, about a musical prodigy who suddenly realizes she will not go on to become a great pianist.

“Without stories, we cannot live well,” shares guest editor Min Jin Lee, describing how storytelling affects and nurtures readers. The Best American Short Stories 2023 features twenty pieces of short fiction that reflect a world full of fractured relationships, but also wondrous hope. A lifelong friendship may become a casualty of the Russia-Ukraine war. Rejected by his lover, a man seeks to reconcile with his family. Twitter users miraculously muster enough empathy to help a lost cat find a forever home.

Needing a break from the big city, Alvirah and WIlly escape to Cape Cod - only to meet a would-be heiress framed for murder in "Death on the Cape." When Alvirah and Willy seek the tranquillity of the Cypress Point Spa, it's the perfect getaway - until a jewel thief turns up in "The Lottery Winner." Back in Manhattan, the search for a neighbor's missing newborn makes for a suspense-filled Christmas in "Bye, Baby Bunting."

Pedalear a ritmo constante, adaptar el cambio de marchas a las peculiaridades del terreno, disfrutar del variado paisaje sobre el sillín. Sentir la euforia de unas ruedas que giran silbando en un descenso de montaña o el frío sudor que se desliza gota a gota por el manillar en el esfuerzo de la escalada.

كنت أظنني أحلم حينما رأيت رجلًا طويل القامة مظلمًا، ذا عينين متوهجتين بمدخل الغرفة ، فقمت بقرص نفسي ثم شعرت بقشعريرة باردة تجتاح جسدي لما أدركت أنني مستيقظ.

Cathay ist eine merkwürdige Stadt. Europäische Händler und Flüchtlinge aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg - unter ihnen vieler deutscher Herkunft - gründeten sie Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts nach einem Schiffbruch an der Ostküste Indiens in Sichtweite des Himalaja-Gebirges. Von Anfang an war der Ort verflucht. Einen dämonenbeseelten Götzen sollen die Siedler mitgebracht haben. Außerdem verärgerten sie einen ortsansässigen Zaubermeister, der die Stadt daraufhin mit einem Fluch belegte.

A spectacular collection of outstanding half-hour short stories...perfect for commuters or bedtime listening. 'The Whistle' by Hugh Walpole, 'The Well' by W. W. Jacobs, 'The Scrupulous Father' by George Gissing, 'The Debt' by Edith Wharton, 'The Problem of the Five Marks' by Melville Davisson Post, 'The Purple Wig' by G. K. Chesterton, 'Pickman's Model' by H. P. Lovecraft, 'Humplebee' by Geroge Gissing.

A terrifying collection of classic Victorian short stories about ghosts, werewolves and vampires. The Wolf Book by Henry Chapman Mercer. Number Ninety by B. M. Croker. Ken's Mystery by Julian Hawthorne. The Piano Next Door by Elia W. Peattie. The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains by Frederick Marryat. The Horla by Guy de Maupassant. Absolute Evil by Julian Hawthorne. Mrs. Amworth by E. F. Benson.

Experience first-hand the dramatic ebb and flow of emotion as classic literature is transformed into the world of your imagination like never before. In To Build a Fire, the listener journeys alongside a hungry man and his loyal dog through the vast, bleak tundra of Alaska's Yukon Trail...a landscape so cold, time itself appears to have frozen in place.

It had been a typical New Year's Eve party. But as midnight approaches, Mr. Satterthwaite - a keen observer of human nature - senses that the real drama of the evening is yet to unfold. And so it proves when a mysterious stranger knocks on the door. Who is this Mr. Quin? Mr. Satterthwaite's new friend is an enigma. He seems to appear and disappear almost like a trick of the light. In fact, the only consistent thing about him is that his presence is always an omen - sometimes good, but sometimes deadly....

Nine tales of terror from the acclaimed author of Maneater and Skarlet. A police officer is forced to search for two missing tourists in a cursed wood where nothing seems alive - except for the trees... A property assessor becomes the plaything of terrifying entities that lurk in an abandoned tower block.

Horror stalks the sideshow tents of the 40’s and runs a 70’s era dive bar steeped in murder… It preys from the frozen peaks of a small, 80’s Alaskan town and spills across the streets of modern-day New York City. From the Great Plains of Native America to war-torn North Korea and the cradle of civilization itself in ancient Mesopotamia, the Beast is out for blood but the werewolf hunter pursues and will not stop until the last drop of blood has fallen.

'Grow Your Why' is a compelling collection of stories featuring 23 heartfelt narratives from diverse contributors. These stories delve into pivotal moments that shaped and defined the authors' lives. As you immerse yourself in each of these stories, you'll discover that storytelling is more than a mere recounting of events-it's the heartbeat of our existence.

The fourth installment in the Music and Murder Mystery series, edited by Don Bruns, Bat Out of Hell is a nonstop thrill ride of engrossing mysteries from some of the best authors in the business. An anthology unlike any other, this collection includes a brand-new Jack Reacher story from Andrew Child, a never-before-seen Pignon Scorbion prequel from Rick Bleiweiss, as well as exciting new mysteries from Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, Dave Bruns, C. J. Kudlacz, and Charles Todd.

"مختارات من القصص الإنجليزي" مجموعةٌ قصصيّة لعددٍ من كتّاب وروّاد القص الإنجليزي، ترجمه إبراهيم المازني، عرض نصًا لـ"ناثانييل هورثون" عنوانه دفن روجر مالفن، ونصًا لـ"إدجر بو" اسمه نبيذ الأمونتيللادو ، كما اختار لـ"تشارلز ديكنز" شجرة الميلاد، ولـ"فرنسيس برت" نصّ في نطاق من المجد.

There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight. It is the time when darkness reigns. And strange things roam the earth. In this dazzling collection of new and original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring this hour to vivid, spine-tingling life. So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clocks to strike . . .

Contains extreme gore and violence. Wally loves Christmas and when the checkout lady doesn't take his expired coupon he looses his holiday cheer. Get ready for a goretastick, wild ride! Fun and exciting and hilarious.

Esta colección de relatos cortos se publica en colaboración con la productora de cine sueca Erika Lust. Su meta es mostrar la naturaleza humana y la diversidad a través de historias de pasión, intimidad, amor y lujuria combinadas con una fuerte narrativa y eroticismo. Esta colección contiene: Miradas intensas, Besos y azotes, El café, Memorias de ti, La musa del pintor, Él en mis recuerdos. Esta colección de relatos cortos se publica en colaboración con la productora de cine sueca Erika Lust.

All 3 volumes of The Creepy Factor bundled into one gigantic, creepy collection! 66 Terrifying Tales told in a true story style that will totally creep you out!

Hailed as “The Paris Review of BIPOC literature,” Kweli Journal has been a launching pad for many of today’s most celebrated writers. This powerful anthology marks the journal’s 15th anniversary, showcasing 15 unforgettable stories curated by founder Laura Pegram. With a foreword from award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, the narratives included in this vivid anthology explore the devastation of leaving home and the struggle to adapt to reimagined lives, lost loves, distant families, and buried pasts.