Editorial: JayDax
If I went on the Titanic, I would die. If I didn't go the Titanic disaster would never happen and millions would die as a result - and I would never be born. You're probably confused. I was, but when you are time travelling, paradoxes are one of those things you have to learn to live with. I had to go - to make sure the Titanic sank!
Extracts from a diary report first-hand the uncovering of a tomb and the nightly wanderings of the vampire previously encased within. Attempts to lay her to rest are about as successful as you might expect...The Tomb of Sarah is taken from the Victorian Anthologies series featuring short stories by classic writers of the spooky, the scary and the supernatural. Guaranteed to give you the shivers, each collection includes familiar and loved creepy tales as well as those less wellknown.With music by Benedict Edwards.Ver libro
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is a beloved and timeless classic that delves into the heart of selfless love and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of a humble Christmas in early 20th-century New York, this touching story follows the journey of Della and Jim, a young married couple facing financial hardship but bound by deep love for one another. With Christmas fast approaching and little money to spare, each is determined to give the other a meaningful gift. In a profound act of devotion, Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy Jim a chain for his prized pocket watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy Della a set of elegant combs for her hair. Through their heartfelt sacrifices, they unknowingly create a powerful and ironic twist, highlighting the true essence of giving and love. O. Henry’s masterful storytelling, with its tender humor and poignant message, has made this short story a cherished holiday favorite for generations. Narrated by Olivia Shakirova, this audiobook brings the depth of emotion and beauty of the narrative to life, allowing listeners to experience the joy, heartbreak, and ultimate triumph of love that defines The Gift of the Magi. Perfect for the holiday season, this enduring tale is a celebration of the spirit of giving that resonates with audiences of all ages.Ver libro
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This enjoyable book will pull you in and keep you wanting more!" Fans of Jojo Moyes and Caitlin Crews will love this small-town, feel-good romance! Chocolate wars brew when 44-year-old, fledgling Montana-based chocolate maker Susie Sweet receives a cease-and-desist from Italian confectionary baron Raffaello Ferrero. If you love later in life, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, romance, you'll enjoy Susie and Raffaello’s bitter-sweet journey to love. Enjoy the prequel today! ALSO BY MOLLIE MATHEWS All of Mollie’s series are linked. If you find a character you love, they could be in another novel! MONTANA HEARTS SWEET SHORT STORIES Her Billionaire Cowboy Fake Fiancé (Jack and Lizzie) For The Love of Chocolate (Raffaelo and Susie) For The Love of Lipstick ( Ethan and Poppy) PASSION DOWN UNDER SASSY SHORT STORIES: Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danni) Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso) Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo) Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti) The Lightkeeper's Lover (Lucy and Andrew) Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver) NOVELS BY MOLLIE MATHEWS TRUE LOVE STORIES: Love In Venice (Mauro and Maggie) Love in Mexico (Oliver and Ruby) Love In Sicily (Kate and Gianni) Love in Montana (Lizzie and Jack)...coming soon THE SHEIKHS UNTAMED BRIDES: Claimed by the Sheikh (Tariq and Melanie) Stolen By The Sheikh (Anwar and Lucy) Bought By The Sheikh (Fazza and Grace)Ver libro
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this volume we enjoy a favourite device of authors; the story is heading one way and suddenly twists in another direction entirely. In the pens of Ambrose Bierce, Nikolai Gogol, Saki and a host of others where you end up is the very question they propose. 01 - The Top 10 - The Twist - An Introduction 02 - Roman Fever by Edith Wharton 03 - The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 04 - The Nose by Nikolai Gogol 05 - Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield 06 - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry 07 - Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin 08 - Man Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit 09 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 10 - The Open Window by Saki 11 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeVer libro
The Fall of the House of Usher is a Gothic tale of terror centered on the isolated Usher mansion. Roderick Usher, a mentally ill recluse, and his dying sister, Madeline, are the last of their line. Haunted by fear and decay, the house mirrors its inhabitants' decline.Ver libro
Young Irelanders is an exciting anthology of short stories that will open your eyes and soul to a new and continually evolving Irish literary scene, featuring a selection of Ireland's most gifted and daring contemporary short-fiction writers: Sheila Armstrong, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Kevin Curran, Rob Doyle, Oisín Fagan, Mia Gallagher, Alan McMonagle, Roisín O'Donnell, Cathy Sweeney, Eimear Ryan, Sydney Weinberg. Young Irelanders reinvigorates the traditional Irish short story with a palpable sense of adventure. From Kevin Curran's heart-wrenching portrayal of bullying and suicide, to Roisin O'Donnell's beautifully poignant narrative of a Brazilian girl's journey to Ireland for love, to Rob Doyle's searing tale of infidelity, the characters in these tales are searching for love, for courage, for release, and for glory. Surging with an energy and vigour synonymous with this new generation of Irish writers, the stories are in turn profound, shocking, lyrical and dark, while remaining endlessly and exuberantly inventive.Ver libro
