Drizzle in the City and Other Stories Book 2
'Drizzle in the City and Other Stories: Book 2 is a quiet return to the city-one that listens closely to its breathing, its pauses, and the fragile courage of those who move through it each day.Composed of one hundred short stories, the collection captures fleeting moments often overlooked: commuters sharing a dawn jeepney ride, lovers parting beneath patient streetlamps, strangers offering comfort on a terminal bench, a broken umbrella enduring the rain, half-open curtains revealing lives shaped by silence and perseverance. These are not grand narratives, but intimate, human ones-tender, restrained, and deeply familiar.Set in Manila and its surrounding cities, the stories explore healing, loss, waiting, resilience, and quiet hope. The city itself becomes a living witness-watching, remembering, and holding space for people learning how to begin again after heartbreak, illness, exhaustion, or uncertainty. Rain, bridges, lamps, and streets return not as symbols to be solved, but as companions to lives unfolding in the in-between.Written with gentleness and emotional honesty, Book 2 expands the world of Drizzle in the City into a contemplative meditation on survival and softness. It speaks to those carrying invisible battles, moving more slowly now, healing in ways unseen. Together, these stories form a mosaic of quiet courage-reminding us that healing does not always arrive loudly, and that simply continuing can already be an act of grace.
Yes, No, I Don't Know
Award-winning writer Kathryn Gahl brings her careful eye and lyrical detail to the two dozen stories in Yes, No, I Don't Know, a luminous patchwork of Midwestern strivers, lovers, and dreamers in thorny circumstances. A wife finds her husband hanging from a barn beam. A physician receives an unorthodox patient request. A widower opens his wife's dresser drawer and comes undone at the sight of her panties. A teenage boy grapples with reporting his friend's unspeakable act. An inmate tells how to end things. Controlled, tender, and masterful, Gahl weaves despair and hope into a single thread of healing grace.
How We Do Things Here
In Wisconsin and Florida, in backyards, waiting rooms, boardrooms, and bedrooms, How We Do Things Here exposes the hilarity and heartbreak caused by a group of mess-makers struggling to survive themselves, each other, and the places they're trying to call home. Inside absurd and poignant moments that provoke much laughter and pain, Matt Cashion's cast of slow-learners reveals how we try (and fail) and retry to forge meaningful connections in the troubled spaces we're so desperate to share.
Uncle Patrick's Secessionist Breakfast
The ninth short novella or long short story in Dave Eggers's The Forgetters series.The far-flung Mahoneys, who first arrived in California by shipwreck, are having a family reunion on their Central Coast fruit ranch--and it's already more than anyone wanted. There's one thing that might unite the family's many generations, and that's the idea of California seceding from the United States. This eighth installment of The Forgetters series--originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle--examines the sanity of the Golden State leaving its unhappy union with a nation drifting away from democracy.
What the Train Left Behind
What the Train Left Behind is a literary short story collection set in the long aftermath of the Partition of India and Pakistan.Rather than returning to the moment of rupture, this book listens to what followed: how ordinary people adjusted to borders drawn after lives had already begun. Across spare, interconnected stories, Kalpesh Desai traces how a single people, divided by lines, continued to live familiar lives, eating the same food, speaking the same language, while slowly drifting apart.Set in everyday spaces such as homes, offices, ration queues, and courtyards, these stories follow the quiet decisions that shape destinies. A clerk delays a record. A mother teaches a safer sentence. A letter returns unopened. A song is lowered before the verse ends. What changes here is not loud or sudden, but persistent, settling into habit, language, and inheritance.Written with restraint and moral clarity, What the Train Left Behind offers a deeply human portrait of Partition's legacy across generations.This book will resonate with readers of literary fiction, diaspora communities, and anyone interested in how historical events continue to shape private lives. It is especially suited for book clubs, intergenerational conversations, and readers drawn to quiet, morally attentive storytelling.This is not a book about borders being drawn.It is about how they learned where to live.
The Secretarial Shelter
The wife in the officeWhen Charles Weatherby first met Miss Felicia Clarke he watched her watching him. Like a barn cat honing in, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting small bird or mouse. Assessing his suitability as an employer. He had the oddest feeling she found him remarkably lacking in some way. Can Charles recover after an embarrassing transgression?
My Lucky Customer
Lucky for someErol stood on the street, key in hand, admiring the tiny shop he'd just signed the lease on. Something he couldn't have conceived of as a boy during the war. But opening a shop is just the start of his problems. Finding customers comes a close second. When Lady Fortune walks by, will things start changing?
Swerving Sizes
Swerving Sizes is a collection of microfictions composed under strict formal constraints-each piece exactly 100, 200, or 300 words long. Born out of the restrictions of the global pandemic, these compressed narratives examine the fragile terrain of familial and romantic relationships, the realities of illness and mortality, and the unsettling reach of political power. Across subjects and styles, the stories trace how people-like the forms that contain them-strain against imposed limits.In some pieces, that pressure produces rupture: moments of clarity, release, or transformation. In others, characters remain bound by forces beyond their control, caught inside systems that refuse to yield. Whether offering escape or confinement, each micro exposes the emotional cost of living within narrow margins.The collection is divided into two sections. Regular grounds itself in realism, while Extra veers into the surreal, absurd, and formally experimental. Though varied in tone and approach, every piece demands close attention-not only to what appears on the page, but to the charged silences and tensions between the lines.
Orbiting the Mindscape A Collection of Short Stories
'While Tapan struggles to win over his sweetheart as well as securing himself in the legal professional world; while the householders look askance at the mercurial electrician or at the maids; while the ordinary commuters go through their varied experiences, not knowing if to savour or detest those; and while the authors keep on struggling to come to terms with their narrators, characters or even their books, the politicians never cease to tell their stories whether you like them or not! This collection of short stories struggles to capture the diverse characters from the wonderful Indian milieu, you like it or not!
Voices Carry Here
Voices Carry Here is a collection of short stories with themes of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural.A henpecked husband learns that "till death do us part" isn't the end of the story when his dead wife returns. A newly retired couple uncovers a pestilent secret buried beneath their dream home.A young woman retreats to the countryside to discover herself, only to stumble upon an unsolved tragedy calling out for justice.Voices Carry Here is a collection of short stories steeped in mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. Set against the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, these tales will reveal secrets just beneath the surface of tranquil lakes, cries for help echoing from shadowed campgrounds, and small-town characters experiencing extraordinary circumstances. Blending chills with warmth, author Gail Galotta's flair for supernatural suspense is tempered with touches of humor, romance, and nostalgia.
Let a Sleeping Witch Lie
Between 1965 and 1975, Elizabeth Walter published five collections of supernatural stories. But whilst the names of her contemporaries such as Robert Aickman are widely recognised, Walter is relatively unknown to modern readers. Nothing is as it seems in these haunting tales which draw on Walter's Welsh heritage and the rich inspiration of South Wales and the border country. Mixing folklore, history, and ancient traditions, Let a Sleeping Witch Lie is the perfect way to rediscover Elizabeth Walter's chillingly remarkable talent.
Voices Carry Here
Voices Carry Here is a collection of short stories with themes of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural.A henpecked husband learns that "till death do us part" isn't the end of the story when his dead wife returns. A newly retired couple uncovers a pestilent secret buried beneath their dream home.A young woman retreats to the countryside to discover herself, only to stumble upon an unsolved tragedy calling out for justice.Voices Carry Here is a collection of short stories steeped in mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. Set against the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, these tales will reveal secrets just beneath the surface of tranquil lakes, cries for help echoing from shadowed campgrounds, and small-town characters experiencing extraordinary circumstances. Blending chills with warmth, author Gail Galotta's flair for supernatural suspense is tempered with touches of humor, romance, and nostalgia.
Release of Information
A doctor attends a weekend medical convention in St. Louis; a new mother shops at a Minneapolis suburban Target with her newborn and indulges in a secret habit; two rural southern Iowa brothers hunt a rare mountain lion; a teenage girl attends the ten-year anniversary of her dramatic rescue from a deep pipe on her uncle's farm in rural Missouri; a young woman comes across shocking information while working in a Des Moines hospital records department. Midwesterners reveal secrets at pivotal moments in their lives in Release of Information, award-winning writer Kali White VanBaale's radiantly gripping story collection. Exploring marital roles, complex family legacies, abuse, and generational trauma, the interconnected characters and stories move through time and space, as VanBaale catches ordinary people in extraordinary moments of revelation.
Serendipity of Fiction Concepts
Serendipity of Fiction Concepts is a luminous anthology of eighty micro stories that celebrate the quiet power of human connection. Blending flash fiction, contemporary short stories and touches of magical realism, Morgan Hale invites readers into moments where small encounters spark unexpected meaning. Perfect for lovers of uplifting short stories, reflective reading and feel good fiction.Across four themed sections Hope, Winter Magic, Serendipity and Quiet Transformations this collection reveals how the smallest gestures can shift a life. Each micro story captures an ordinary moment infused with wonder, from lantern warm evenings in snowlit towns to chance meetings that change a person's direction. These are character driven storiescrafted with tenderness, atmosphere and insight.Readers who enjoy cozy winter tales, inspirational fiction, or thoughtful literary micro stories will find themselves returning to these pages again and again. The stories explore everyday miracles, emotional renewal and the gentle beauty hidden inside routine days. Whether read in a single sitting or savored slowly, this book offers a refuge of calm and imagination.Ideal for fans of short story collections for adults, seasonal gift books and anyone drawn to themes of hope, serendipity and personal growth. With its blend of intimate storytelling and soft wonder, Serendipity of Fiction Concepts makes a heartfelt gift for winter holidays, quiet evenings or moments when readers crave a reminder that small things still hold magic.If you believe in the significance of simple gestures, the shimmer of coincidence or the slow unfolding of quiet transformations, this anthology will meet you exactly where you are.
The Silent Driver
You ever wonder what people really do when they think nobody's watching?I do.Because for years, they forgot I was there.I drove in silence-listening to lies, secrets, arguments, breakups, hookups, promises, prayers, and the kind of truth people only spill when the doors close and the city gets quiet.A limo will make you comfortable enough to confess things you should probably keep to yourself.And I've heard it all.Marriages cracking in the dark.Men cheating like it's just another appointment.Women holding in tears until the highway hum settles their breathing.Executives bragging about crimes they'll never say out loud.Stories that changed me.Stories I never forgot.This time, I'm telling it.Just the truth the way I lived it-sixteen rides that pushed me, taught me, shook me, and showed me exactly who people really are when they think the driver isn't listening.If you've ever wondered what gets said in the back of a luxury SUV...If you've ever questioned how much of yourself you've shown to a stranger...If you're ready for something honest, grown, messy, and unfiltered-Get in.I'll drive.You just listen.
Engaging and Heartfelt Short Stories for Seniors
⚡ THE PERFECT GIFT UNDER $25. Engaging and Heartfelt Short Stories for Seniors is written in a cinematic style, with each story unfolding like a quiet film. Emotionally vivid, instantly engaging, and easy to connect with. Perfect for morning coffee, a bedtime read, or a quiet afternoon, these stories invite readers of all ages to share time with characters who feel like old friends. Crafted for seniors, this collection features LARGE PRINT for easy reading and printed on cream colored paper to reduce glare and minimize eye strain.This charming collection of stories for seniors is a blend of lighthearted humor and heartfelt moments that celebrate the beauty, wisdom, and wonder of life, with a touch of mystery and light puzzles woven into some stories to keep readers curious and engaged.Diana Cameron, a retired teacher who has spent decades helping people fall in love with reading, calls this book a darling book that "is full of warmth and wisdom with great messaging."Engaging and Heartfelt Short Stories for Seniors makes a thoughtful gift for seniors, caregivers, and anyone looking to share comfort, conversation, and connection, from parents reading with children to family members spending time with loved ones in a care home.✅ ADD TO CART to bring warmth, curiosity, and connection into your day.
Caybigan
Caybigan explores moral ambiguity, judgment, and cultural dislocation through the lens of American expatriates stationed in the Philippines. Against the backdrop of a post-epidemic setting, the narrative captures the tension between public condemnation and private understanding. The story opens during a reflective moment among a group of foreign teachers gathered during the Christmas holiday in Iloilo, processing the recent death of a colleague. Their conversation is laced with criticism, but beneath it lies shared uncertainty and discomfort. One voice rises in defense, offering a view shaped by personal knowledge and empathy. The character under discussion is neither hero nor villain but a man caught in the strain of isolation and the blurred lines of survival in a setting that both tempts and punishes. The early chapters reveal how colonial displacement magnifies insecurities, creating moral dilemmas in which external appearances often obscure internal struggles. The novel focuses not on redemption or guilt alone, but on the frailty of those forced to navigate unfamiliar terrains cultural, emotional, and ethical. It becomes a meditation on perception, vulnerability, and the quiet unraveling of conviction amid the demands of an alien world.
The Talking Horse And Other Tales
The talking horse and other tales blends satire, whimsy, and the fantastic to explore the absurdities of social behavior and the unpredictability of human ambition. The collection uses surreal elements - such as a talking horse - to expose the vanity, awkwardness, and self-delusion that often govern everyday life. Through light-hearted storytelling and sharply drawn characters, the work underscores how miscommunication, eccentricity, and overconfidence can lead to unexpected and humorous consequences. Rather than relying on elaborate plot, the tales focus on moments of surprise and irony, suggesting that reality is often as strange as fiction. The use of fantasy allows for exaggerated portrayals of manners and status, revealing the fragile nature of self-image in a world obsessed with appearances. Each story invites reflection on how people handle embarrassment, desire, and confusion when faced with the extraordinary. The collection balances charm with insight, crafting a narrative voice that is both amused and gently critical of the odd rituals and routines that shape polite society.
The Moon Endureth Tales And Fancies
The moon endureth: Tales and fancies unfolds as a diverse collection blending travel, romance, and historical resonance into a vivid mosaic of human experiences. Opening with a lyrical scene of dawn in the Scottish countryside, the work moves seamlessly into narratives grounded in landscapes and themes of discovery. One early tale traces a journey through the Italian Alps that reveals both the allure of distant places and the allure of mystery. In a secluded town, political currents and questions of lineage emerge, drawing the traveler into a subtle dance of intrigue, personal destiny, and cultural intersections. The stories invite readers into encounters marked by refinement and uncertainty, contrasting rugged terrains with the equally complex human heart. Through its layered episodes, the collection reflects on identity, heritage, and the influence of environment on fate. Merging poetic imagery with thoughtful prose, it offers glimpses into the delicate interplay between individual ambition and historical circumstance, weaving fancies and realities into a memorable literary tapestry.
The Toys Of Peace And Other Papers
The toys of peace and other papers presents a collection of short pieces that use humor and sharp observation to reveal contradictions within social expectations and everyday behavior. The opening story introduces an attempt to encourage children to embrace civility through nonviolent play. Instead of the usual battle toys, they receive objects representing institutions, historical figures, and civic order. The intention is to inspire thoughtful engagement and peaceful imagination. However, the children do not respond as hoped. They twist the intended meaning of the gifts and transform the items into chaotic scenes that mirror conflict. This reaction highlights how imagination does not always follow the ideals adults try to impose. Throughout the collection, the book examines the gap between what society claims to value and what people actually do. It suggests that rules and moral instructions often fail to address natural curiosity and impulse. Through playful scenarios and sharp wit, each piece exposes the humorous tension between guidance and behavior. The narrative invites readers to reflect on how attempts to shape attitudes can backfire when they ignore genuine interests and emotions, making the collection both insightful and entertaining.
The Goodness Of St. Rocque And Other Stories
The goodness of St. Rocque and other stories presents a vivid portrayal of Creole culture through a series of interconnected short stories filled with atmosphere and emotion. The opening narrative follows a young woman facing the anguish of lost love and seeking spiritual comfort through her deep-rooted devotion to St. Rocque, the symbolic guardian of lovers. Her reliance on prayers and rituals reflects a world where faith and folklore coalesce, revealing the enduring human desire for hope and redemption. Across the collection, relationships are tested, emotions turn inward, and the tension between personal will and cultural expectation takes form. The stories draw readers into vibrant scenes of community, highlighting the charm, customs, and struggles of Creole society. Beneath moments of heartbreak and healing lies a subtle critique of social conventions, especially concerning gender roles, love, and moral judgment. The work captures the emotional richness and resilience of individuals as they navigate devotion, belief, and passion within a lush and often unpredictable world.
Elder Conklin And Other Stories
Elder Conklin and other stories presents a vivid collection that is centered on the rugged spirit and emotional depth of frontier life. Each tale captures the tension between personal aspiration and community expectation, exploring how individuals navigate love, pride, and moral conviction within the shifting boundaries of a young nation. The title story opens in a rustic setting marked by warmth, social gathering, and undercurrents of rivalry, reflecting how affection and ambition are tested by circumstance and social code. Through the delicate interplay between romance and conflict, the narrative portrays the complexities of honor and human connection against the raw backdrop of American frontier society. The wider collection continues this exploration through varied lives and moods, balancing realism with moral reflection. Together, the stories evoke themes of integrity, resilience, and the inevitable friction between duty and desire, revealing a deeply human portrait of strength shaped by both passion and restraint.
An Author's Dozen
"Wry, wise, and full of heart. Amato's collection is a master class in short story fiction." -Niamh McAnally, author of Following SunshineWhen ordinary lives meet extraordinary moments, magic happens.Take a journey through An Author's Dozen where vivid characters share their compelling adventures. Each of the thirteen tales offers a unique glimpse into the human experience, making the collection a treasure trove for anyone who loves the art of storytelling.Fall in love with Ralph, a far-ahead-of-her-time woman, who broke the rules to succeed in a man's world. Her story inspires those who dare to defy conventions and carve their own paths. Ponder the power of love from a man as he navigates a busy market in Sicily. Driven by the echoes of his heart, he refuses to forget the past. Delve into the dark surrealism of a woman's obsession with a mysterious painting, revealing an unsettling truth within the canvas. Marvel over one man's understanding of life after death as it challenges perceptions of mortality and what lies beyond the final breath. These stories and others will resonate long after you finish reading.Offering a taste of various genres and themes, Christopher Amato is back with this literary feast, a celebration of the enduring power of the short story.
A Walk in the Park
This is my first book containing an anthology of several dozen short stories and poems. They were mostly collaborated with an organisation called Perthshire Writers where we share our work with one another. There are a lot of short stories in a 500-word Flash Fiction format. This has been arranged so that every member of the club can read out their work on the night. Poetry tends to be about 30 to 40 lines.They are a wide variety of styles and types of writing I employ to produce short stories and poems. They range from fantasy and science fiction to realistic reports and comedy. I have been compiling my work for a long time, and I have attended Perthshire Writers for 18 years.This has given me a lot of experience and attitude to work with, and I hope that it has made my anthology clear and understandable. I enjoy writing poetry in the format of pattern as well as rhyme and the topics range from fantasy to comedy. I have drawn on my long stay in Perth for many of my subjects of work and many local areas and landmarks are shown. There is also a fantasy city called Millchester that I use for my work with its own narrative of streets and buildings. I hope you understand and enjoy my writing.
Short Stories for Seniors
✨ The Perfect Gift for Loved Ones✨Do you ever wish you could step back into the simple joys of childhood, family dinners, or quiet evenings with friends? Short Stories for Seniors is more than a book, it's a companion that helps you relive treasured memories and create new ones.Inside these pages, you'll discover: ✔ 100 uplifting short stories filled with warmth, humor, and inspiration✔ Memory prompts that gently awaken personal recollections✔ Conversation starters that spark meaningful talks with loved ones✔ Large print formatting for easy, comfortable reading✔ Each story can be read in just 5-7 minutes-perfect for bedtime, quiet afternoons, or reading aloud together���� Perfect gift idea for: - Parents and grandparents who cherish nostalgia- Seniors in assisted living or nursing homes- Families who want to connect across generations- Book clubs, community centers, and church groups���� Why readers love this book: - It's not just entertainment, but also a gentle mental exercise that stimulates memory- It brings families closer by creating easy opportunities for conversation- It makes a thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents, and seniors in assisted living���� Imagine sitting with a loved one, reading about a mischievous puppy or a snowy winter's day, and hearing them say, "That reminds me of when I was young..."With every page, you'll find not only stories, but also laughter, connection, and the joy of remembering.���� Order your copy today and give yourself, or someone you love, the gift of timeless memories.
Stripped to the Bone
Seven short stories by Dr. Al Atrash about the plight of Syrian women, all different, in all walks of life, whether in the homeland or abroad, interspersed with well-known Middle Eastern poetry and songs. A reflection of life in Syria, with light shed on aspects of the culture, people's names, and Arabic and Persian words. The writing shows inter-connectedness, extended families and a network of caring, among persons of various faiths. Fictional portraits, but infused with realism and true to life. Memories of childhood, forbidden love, motherhood, disappointment, self-discovery and more. An exploration of the Syrian homeland through its women. Short, simple and appealing writing that touches on delicate issues.
Reprinted Pieces
Reprinted pieces explores the social and emotional landscapes of human life through a collection of essays and short stories that reveal Charles Dickens's deep understanding of society. The work blends humor, melancholy, and reflection as it delves into the struggles of ordinary people, exposing the tension between compassion and deceit, and the enduring power of memory. The book examines human endurance, portraying experiences of hardship, kindness, and moral conflict with vivid realism. Through reflections on travel and exploration, Dickens presents the world as both inspiring and perilous, where courage coexists with regret and discovery with loss. His writing captures the voice of the reflective traveler who contemplates the fleeting nature of opportunity and the permanence of human emotion. The stories engage readers with their rich detail and empathy, illustrating the complexities of everyday existence and the moral questions that shape human society. Reprinted pieces stands as a work that invites introspection about life's contradictions and the resilience of the human spirit.
Nurses and Nursing
30 short stories that include chapters on student nurse experiences, registered nurse experiences and nursing education. The initial chapter about student nursing provides a variety of experiences that describe and analyze the challenges to the learning of the content and craft of nursing. The second chapter is of the experienced registered nurse and focuses on delivery of nursing care under unusual circumstances in the hospital and in the community. The final chapter highlights nursing education and provides an analysis of past and current practices as well as the identification of future trends.
Nurses and Nursing
30 short stories that include chapters on student nurse experiences, registered nurse experiences and nursing education. The initial chapter about student nursing provides a variety of experiences that describe and analyze the challenges to the learning of the content and craft of nursing. The second chapter is of the experienced registered nurse and focuses on delivery of nursing care under unusual circumstances in the hospital and in the community. The final chapter highlights nursing education and provides an analysis of past and current practices as well as the identification of future trends.
Collected Short Stories
No doubt the verdant mountain ranges, the mist and the cold are majestic backdrop providing much of the mystic for Hamada's Collected Short Stories. But it is the hardy women and men, their refusal to be mere victims of nature or supposed 'progress', their stoic, down-to-earth decency in the face of all adversity that is the beating heart of Hamada's fiction.Sinai's stories are a window to a place and time long gone. The highlanders he speaks of survive but through his tales. Hamada transforms tribal myth and personal memory into lasting art.Many of Sinai's stories were written when he was a young man and betray the longings and passions of the young: unrequited love, the desire for intimacy that unfulfilled may result in solitude, loneliness, and the abiding melancholy underlying some of his best work.Still, Hamada does not romanticize the native. His highlanders are neither innocent nor na簿ve to the ways of the world. They are the children, after all, of warriors who took heads and slaves and survived by their peculiar code. In the later stories we can hear the grievances and aspirations of locals whose livelihoods have been upturned by lowlanders as well as by the larger colonial and global forces at play. We see their own pretenses and machinations as they navigate the new realities. The melancholy of the earlier stories replaced it seems by a knowing, satirical tone.The contemporary reader may question certain word choices of the author, no doubt influenced by the literature and orthodoxies of his day, that sound inappropriate in our age of cultural sensitivity and 'political correctness, ' but these too are part of the journey of Hamada's tales from past to present, from mountain fastness to city street and academe.In the end he sings of the nobility of forebears, the triumph of family and of a love as old as the mountains.- Charlson Ong, Award winning writer, fictionist, scriptwriter
Collected Short Stories
No doubt the verdant mountain ranges, the mist and the cold are majestic backdrop providing much of the mystic for Hamada's Collected Short Stories. But it is the hardy women and men, their refusal to be mere victims of nature or supposed 'progress', their stoic, down-to-earth decency in the face of all adversity that is the beating heart of Hamada's fiction.Sinai's stories are a window to a place and time long gone. The highlanders he speaks of survive but through his tales. Hamada transforms tribal myth and personal memory into lasting art.Many of Sinai's stories were written when he was a young man and betray the longings and passions of the young: unrequited love, the desire for intimacy that unfulfilled may result in solitude, loneliness, and the abiding melancholy underlying some of his best work.Still, Hamada does not romanticize the native. His highlanders are neither innocent nor na簿ve to the ways of the world. They are the children, after all, of warriors who took heads and slaves and survived by their peculiar code. In the later stories we can hear the grievances and aspirations of locals whose livelihoods have been upturned by lowlanders as well as by the larger colonial and global forces at play. We see their own pretenses and machinations as they navigate the new realities. The melancholy of the earlier stories replaced it seems by a knowing, satirical tone.The contemporary reader may question certain word choices of the author, no doubt influenced by the literature and orthodoxies of his day, that sound inappropriate in our age of cultural sensitivity and 'political correctness, ' but these too are part of the journey of Hamada's tales from past to present, from mountain fastness to city street and academe.In the end he sings of the nobility of forebears, the triumph of family and of a love as old as the mountains.- Charlson Ong, Award winning writer, fictionist, scriptwriter
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Seven Dials [Tv Tie-In]
The inspiration for the Netflix original series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman! A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie's classic detective story, Seven Dials.Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance. . . .
Essays Of To-Day And Yesterday
Step into a world where the echoes of the early 20th century resonate with the vibrant pulse of contemporary issues. This essays collection, once lost to the shadows of time, has been resurrected by Alpha Editions, offering a window into the profound societal reflections and cultural observations of its era. As you delve into the modern essays within these pages, you'll find yourself in the company of literary giants such as Virginia Woolf and Aldous Huxley, whose insights into British society remain as relevant now as they were then. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today's and future generations. It invites both literary enthusiasts and academic readers to explore the nuanced tapestry of British essays that shaped and mirrored the societal norms and challenges of their time. The voices captured here speak to the timeless dialogue between past and present, offering reflections that continue to inspire and provoke thought. With its rich historical significance and renewed accessibility, this book bridges the gap between yesterday's wisdom and today's curiosity. Rediscover the narratives that have been out of print for decades, now revived to illuminate the complexities of human experience and the enduring quest for understanding in an ever-evolving world.
Like An Assassin
The acclaimed author Jonathan Evan Hudson at the very top of his game! This unforgettable page-turner bleeds white-knuckle thrills and riveting mystery.An unlikely spy retired and lonely. Suddenly upside down one bright afternoon day. The culprit. Deadly dangerous.The reason. Even more deadly dangerous.A pulse-pounding masterpiece of a short story. Perfect for fans of thrillers and mysteries alike. Read Like An Assassin today!
A Shuriken Comet Christmas
A compulsive, white-knuckled read peppered with winning characters, a stunning setting, and a touch of humor by the acclaimed Jonathan Evan Hudson.A strange two ninja team. A strange building. And a strange mission.With stakes far deadlier than ever expected.A thrilling mystery short story like no other. If you love turning pages late into the night then go read A Shuriken Comet Christmas today!
The Marching Band Emporium
Step into a magical shop on the forgotten streets of London's East End, where musical instruments tell their own stories.In The Marching Band Emporium, L.A. Davenport weaves together an eclectic mix of short stories, poems, and mini-sagas, each filled with vivid imagination and literary charm. From the nostalgic echoes of lost novels to whimsical reflections on life and love, this collection captures moments of beauty, humor, and tragedy.Whether it's the poignant tale of an artist facing death or the fleeting dreams of everyday lives, Davenport's work is a mesmerizing blend of wit and melancholy. Perfect for readers who enjoy the surreal and the profound, this book will take you on a journey through forgotten corners of the mind, where each note and story resonates long after the final page is turned.Explore the haunting, the whimsical, and the heart-wrenching in this personal anthology that invites you to listen to the stories behind the instruments.
In a Strange Land
In a Strange Land is a collection of joined-up stories for these disjointed times, for the exiled and the out-of-place. Have you ever felt you are not where you should be? Rome's favourite love poet does; he must now entertain a bunch of hairy barbarians. A blood-stained dictator finds himself making breakfast for his nine youngest children in a Novotel. On the Edgware Road a Syrian ophthalmologist tells his girlfriend about a sudden career change whilst, on the other side of the city, a stock-market darling explains how his sudden flight abroad is all part of the strategy. France's chic empress languishes in the damp Kent countryside - how did it come to this? In Beijing, an Ulsterman's friendship with the Empress Dowager is not going to prevent him being massacred. On the Western front, a Cumbrian gunner celebrates, finally, his imminent demobilization... The action in this strange book, stretches from Chislehurst to the Chagos Islands, from Billericay to the Black Sea. What these men and women have in a common is one thing: they are all terribly far from home. And you?
Cloistered
Award-winning author Liz Kellebrew debuts a short story collection of Mobius strip plots and shapeshifting points of view, where isolation amplifies connection and Ouroboros rules a reality stranger than dreams. A tiger emerges from a self-mutilation, traveling through time and TV channels to teach a guru how to be reborn as a gunslinger. An earthquake triggers an electrifying hookup that shrinks a man to half his former self, whom he meets at the bus stop afterwards. A woman imprisoned by border agents unlocks freedom in her mind before she finds it among the stars. An omniscient eye escapes from an egg and takes up residence in a Mormon boy's skull, showing him things he never knew existed.With crackling, sensual, cinematic prose, Cloistered is a surreal journey through self-destruction and into self-transcendence. Kellebrew's stories are a series of gentle detonations that will break open your expectations, dissolve the limits of your perception, and leave you deliciously perturbed.
Tales from the Other Place
"There are parts of our world where the membrane between dimensions is thin, and we can perceive that raw abstract energy through visions, sounds, and physical sensations. One such place is a district in the Australian state of Victoria known as Upper Plenty." Tales from the Other Place is a collection of short stories that explores the mysterious, historical, mythological, grotesque, and paranormal. These Lynchian tales push beyond the tangible realm and dip their toe into the incomprehensible dimensions beyond the known universe through crimes, ghosts, gods, and forgotten lore. Tales from the Other Place reminds us that as frightening as the universe is, the scariest things in it might just be human in origin...
Night Stream
Here are seventeen stories that pose many questions. Driving his old hitchhiking route, a successful septuagenarian looks back at his young mid-60s era self. All the things that happened. Does he owe a debt to the road? What follows when a counselor follows his mental health consumer in the darkness of the riverbank? Will big pink shoes scare the trout, night fishing in the stream with the guys? Who is Edna's Last Greeter and what's he up to? Might there be Love in the Time of Pizza? What has happened to the beautiful corpulent mermaid, Melusine?Does it pay to invade the privacy of Dr. Neanderthal? What if Stephanie benches her stalker? Is Dual Income No Grandchildren much the same as DINKS? In the future, will you learn to love the new New Speak? How will you be surprised from atop the pyramid of Cob獺 and beyond?
Night Stream
Here are seventeen stories that pose many questions. Driving his old hitchhiking route, a successful septuagenarian looks back at his young mid-60s era self. All the things that happened. Does he owe a debt to the road? What follows when a counselor follows his mental health consumer in the darkness of the riverbank? Will big pink shoes scare the trout, night fishing in the stream with the guys? Who is Edna's Last Greeter and what's he up to? Might there be Love in the Time of Pizza? What has happened to the beautiful corpulent mermaid, Melusine?Does it pay to invade the privacy of Dr. Neanderthal? What if Stephanie benches her stalker? Is Dual Income No Grandchildren much the same as DINKS? In the future, will you learn to love the new New Speak? How will you be surprised from atop the pyramid of Cob獺 and beyond?
The Man Without A Head
A lyrical collection of contemporary short stories exploring the fragile beauty and strangeness of the human condition.In The Man Without a Head, Dennis Morton gathers eighteen stories that drift between the real and the surreal - from windswept gardens and quiet villages to distant coasts, African plains, and imagined worlds. Each tale captures a moment of transformation, where memory, nature, and imagination collide.Written in flowing, poetic prose with touches of magical realism, these stories illuminate ordinary lives in extraordinary light. Artists, travellers, dreamers, and wanderers move through landscapes shaped by grief, wonder, intimacy, and revelation, finding meaning in places both seen and unseen.Darkly comic and quietly unsettling, Morton's fiction slips effortlessly between the tender and the macabre. Soil is eaten, books are swallowed, flesh fuses with bark. An Irish pub becomes a site of ritual. A Kensington basement hosts a final, impossible meal. Reality bends, fractures, and reforms.The Man Without a Head is a haunting and imaginative literary debut - a collection where the familiar turns uncanny, the world tilts sideways, and each story opens a door into the strange truths beneath everyday life.
They Called Her Bitter Green
Once again, S.P. Peredo draws from both personal experiences and his imagination to present a collection of engaging stories: During a visit to a museum in Alaska, Judy sees the photograph of a woman with an uncanny resemblance to her and sets out to solve the mystery behind it; During a camping trip, a man who nearly drowns has a near-death vision that alters how he thinks about his own mortality; the life story of a young Mexican man who perishes in his attempt to enter the United States Illegally shows the gentle, human side of migrants seeking a better life; A sensitive young man is moved by the paranormal experiences centred around his mother's death; a fantastical allegory of human society as seen through the lives of ectoparasites that live and thrive on human skin; A comical, yet sad, street musician in Mexico City finds an opportunity for success through a chance encounter with two boys on their way to school; An old man, through an amazing dream and his love for a young woman, finds a glimpse of eternity; an audacious man who never thinks twice about consequences In his quest for adventure. These heartfelt, beautifully written stories, full of vivid imagery, are evocative in their range of themes that lead intriguing characters to encounter the spectrum of human emotions, including friendship, betrayal, hope, despair and love.
My Grandfather, The First Money Launderer, and Other Stories
A grandfather involved in money laundering, a bureaucrat with short stature and of no importance, and neighbors who place their bets on roulette. These are merely a handful of the numerous uplifting narratives that emerge from the richly woven tapestry of human existence.
My Grandfather, The First Money Launderer, and Other Stories
A grandfather involved in money laundering, a bureaucrat with short stature and of no importance, and neighbors who place their bets on roulette. These are merely a handful of the numerous uplifting narratives that emerge from the richly woven tapestry of human existence.
Shaggydog Dog Memoirs
John Lewis has spent his life doing many different things, but the passion that has stayed closest to his heart is the care and training of dogs. After time spent in the army and the corporate world of business, Lewis began to focus on his love for dogs and his seemingly natural ability to train them. Shaggy Dog Memoirs explores his work alongside these four-legged friends in a personally humorous way. Throughout these entertaining memoirs John paints a picture of his love and connection with dogs, creating a collection of stories that share much wisdom as well as allow the reader to get to know the writer himself.
Love Stories of The Central Coast
Love Stories of the Central Coast - T. Garner EdwardsOn California's mist-salted edge, love arrives in all its unruly forms, first chances, second chances, and the quiet, everyday courage to keep opening our hearts. In Love Stories of the Central Coast, T. Garner Edwards delivers 17 luminous short stories set in and around Carmel, Monterey Bay, and the broader Central Coast-where rugged coastline and small-town intimacy become partners in every affair of the heart. Ranchers and bakers, artists and old soldiers, grandchildren and grieving spouses all collide with moments that change everything: a pie shared on a bluff, a post-quake kindness that grows into a life, a widow who picks up her late husband's tools and builds something new. These tender, wry, and deeply human pieces are perfect one-sitting reads that linger long after the last page.
