Murray Ballantyne, The Heir Of Tillingford, And Other Stories
Delve into the world of Murray Ballantyne with this collection of captivating short stories. Featuring "The Heir of Tillingford" and other tales, this volume showcases Ballantyne's storytelling prowess and his ability to create vivid characters and settings. These stories explore themes of inheritance, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. Experience the charm and wit of a bygone era through these timeless narratives, perfect for readers who appreciate classic literary fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Desert Between Two Seas
Set in the crumbling Spanish missions of nineteenth-century Baja California, this mythic novel in linked stories follows two grief-stricken people as haunted as the desolate chapels around them: a priest who caused the drowning of a native boy by compelling him to fish for pearls, and a deaf woman trying to outrun her murderous reputation as a pistolera. Though the stories span landscapes, villages, characters, and decades, the heart of the novel is Baja California itself--a stark land of cactus and creosote, of russet canyons and splintered wastes of rock--where people living in the shadow of ruined missions seek redemption on an inhospitable peninsula forsaken even by its priests.
A History of Existing Life
"The language in Shelagh Powers Johnson's debut collection strikes the rare and perfect balance between understated and surprising. The characters in these stories span time periods and geographic location but are united by Johnson's astute observation of brutality and heartbreak- but also the beauty and redemption-of the every day." -Amanda Parrish Morgan, author of Stroller, named one of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2022"A History of Existing Life is filled with lush, dark, haunting, and intricate prose and piercing observations. Old lovers briefly reunite. A woman's paintings transform into a living dreamscape. Everyone reckons with their past. Johnson's exquisite stories probe into the inner workings of relationships, of parents who love and who betray and disappoint. Let this collection surprise and envelop you." -Lauren D. Woods, author of The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe, winner of the Autumn House Press 2024 Fiction Prize
Maoriland Stories
Title: Maoriland Stories.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Grace, Alfred A.; 1895. 205 p.; 8?簞. 012630.l.17.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Primary Sources, Historical Collections
Dive into the sharp wit and keen observations of Edith Wharton with "Xingu: And Other Stories." This collection showcases Wharton's mastery of the short story form, offering a glimpse into the lives and social dynamics of early 20th-century America. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, readers gain additional insight into the context and significance of Wharton's work. From the satirical skewering of intellectual pretensions in the title story, "Xingu," to poignant explorations of love, loss, and societal expectations, Wharton's stories resonate with timeless themes. Her incisive prose and compelling characters make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the intricacies of human relationships. Discover why Edith Wharton remains one of the most important voices in American fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories is a collection of charming short stories by Clara Louise Burnham, originally published in 1899. These stories offer glimpses into the social life and romantic entanglements of characters in late 19th-century America. The title story, "A West Point Wooing," explores themes of love and duty within the context of the prestigious military academy. Burnham's writing captures the nuances of human relationships with warmth and wit. This collection provides a delightful escape to a bygone era, appealing to readers who enjoy historical fiction and heartwarming narratives. The stories showcase Burnham's talent for creating relatable characters and engaging plots, making this collection a timeless read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Short Stories
The genre and style of Derryl G. Berry's "Short Stories" is quite varied. Some are straightforward, first- or third- persons POV. Some are off-the-wall perspectives and musings. Some are "circular" in that they begin and end pretty much at the same point, e.g., "Let's Act Normal." Many of Derryl's short stories began as an idea that came to him while hiking and were fleshed out later, e.g., "Five Shots," and "The Empty Hook." Others were triggered by a passing comment, e.g., "Who in the World Is Jimmy Kent?" A few have a touch of biographical near reality. Others are plain fantasy, e.g., "Misspelled" and "Kong Is Dead." A few are retellings of biblical stories. Others, Derryl doesn't know from where the ideas came.
The Tales Of Chekhov
Discover the poignant and insightful world of Anton Chekhov in "The Tales of Chekhov, Volume 3." This collection showcases Chekhov's mastery of the short story form, presenting a series of narratives that explore the complexities of human nature and the nuances of Russian society in the late 19th century. Translated by Constance Black Garnett, these stories capture the essence of Chekhov's distinctive style, blending humor, pathos, and keen observation. From tales of unrequited love and social satire to portraits of everyday life, Chekhov's stories resonate with timeless themes of disillusionment, longing, and the search for meaning. "The Tales of Chekhov" offers a window into the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on the universal experiences that connect us all. This volume is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human heart.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Toad's Tools
Toad's father enjoyed helping the other animals in the forest. He often told Toad, "Nothing feels as good as helping others." His father passed on and now his tools are Toad's tools, and Toad wants to feel good helping others, just like his father. Join Toad on one day in the forest as he tries to live up to his father's example.
Mary Had a Little Lamb
The celebration of Christmas has nothing to do with a fictional character in a red suit, or flying reindeer. It is about the birth and life of Jesus Christ. He is the true reason for the season. Now you can read about His life in an illustrated and poetic form that touches on many of the important aspects of His life. Parents will want to share this story with their children and with their friends.
Read My Shorts
From the winner of the 2025 Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival Flash Fiction Competition (Western Australia) comes an eclectic collection of stories that explore the strange, tender, and often darkly funny aspects of everyday lives.In Read My Shorts, Pete Mitchell, author of Darwin's Wake, offers sharply observed glimpses into the lives of the lost, the hopeful, the disillusioned and the quietly defiant. A timid accountant finds love at a heavy metal concert, mates mull over their simple lives and a future society struggles to exist without plastics. Each story captures a moment where perspectives shift with intriguing consequences.With wit, compassion, and a flair for the unexpected, these stories reflect the beauty and absurdity of being human. Whether you're in the mood to laugh, cringe, or quietly nod in recognition, Read My Shorts will leave you thinking.'A captivating collection of short stories that will take you on a wild ride through the human experience. I laughed and cried from the first page.'
The Butterfly Effect and Other Short Stories
These twenty short stories, set in Ireland, Britain, France, and America, offer eloquent glimpses into joy, frustration, and pain. They explore the many layers of human experience, capturing our flaws, desires, and vulnerabilities with striking clarity. Each story is crafted with precision, emotional depth, and poetic insight. The characters reveal behaviours that range from generous to mean-spirited, reflecting the full spectrum of what it means to be human. This collection shows how often our hopes are derailed by cruel twists of fate. Life, as these stories reveal, can be filled with irony and unexpected outcomes.
The Child Within Me
From the whispers of our souls, Let the inner child come alive, Guiding us to hearts so pure, As we dance through trials and strive. Through generations, we will heal, Ending suffering with each prayer we send, A legacy of love we extend, A bond with God that knows no end. With open hearts, we seek to mend, Passing healing like a gentle breeze, In unity, our spirits blend, For a brighter world, our souls find ease. We ll nurture dreams in starlit skies, Keep joy and hope forever near, For in this life, our spirits rise, Embracing the light, casting out fear. So when we leave this earthly shore, To meet God in that sacred space, We ll stand in love, with hearts of grace, Saying, I came with the same purity You sent me with.
The Prophet and Other Stories
Samuel Rawet (1929-84) was born in a small Polish town near Warsaw that was eventually destroyed during World War II. He emigrated to Brazil at the age of seven and grew up on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro in neighborhoods teeming with Jews and other immigrants. Known as the pioneer of Brazilian-Jewish writing, Rawet represents an artfully sensitive voice of the Jewish Diaspora in Latin America, especially Brazil, a country of more than 150 million inhabitants that today harbors nearly 150,000 Jews whose ancestry is primarily Eastern European.As Nelson Vieira notes, the stories in this collection all relate to the vicissitudes of displaced individuals who are frequently trapped by society's rigid norms. Some, like the Jew with the white beard and the long black overcoat in the title story who steps off the gangplank, are entering a world that is no longer theirs. Old World characters enter a New World where they are not used to the language or the sun or "the frustration of not being able to explain." Other characters can't communicate even with those familiar to them; one woman describes herself and her sister as two strangers in a doctor's waiting room.Rawet's characters eloquently embody exile, alienation, and displacement. His is a prophetic, solitary Brazilian-Jewish voice that Vieira has made available at last to English-speaking audiences. Writing in the 1950s and 1960s, Rawet knew first-hand that we all can be others and strangers, even in our own land.
The Short Stories of Fray Angelico Chavez
This anthology is the first collection of fiction published since 1957 by one of New Mexico's leading men of letters.
The Great Mormon Cricket Fly-Fishing Festival and Other Western Stories
Tom Bishop's collection of stories is divided into slices of time and takes place in the northern Rocky Mountains. The earliest story is set during a brutal winter in which the men of a Lakota clan follow a vision of an elk herd to find meat to save their starving family.The next group of tales take place one hundred years later, in the early twentieth century. A country storekeeper uses defanged rattlesnakes to guard his business; dealings with a bootlegger cost a man his friends, his home, and his job; and deer hunters at the height of the Great Depression go out in search of "Hoover Steaks."At the end of World War II, an illegal quail hunt costs the host rancher over a thousand dollars when a hunter is killed and his widow demands restitution. In "The Fragile Commandment" an abusive farmer is killed by his stepdaughter with a pitchfork, and "Someone's Dog" is the story of a trout fisherman who finds a dog by his favorite stream. The title story, "The Great Mormon Cricket Fly-Fishing Festival" involves trout fisherman who want to bring in enough money through their festival to pay for a weekend fishing party.Regardless of the time period, the people, situations, dilemmas, and problems found in these stories replicate those of the twenty-first century.
Bull by the Tale
John Duncklee's short stories examine men and women from the Spanish Colonial era to the twentieth-century American West. Men in "The Developers" and "Padre Mirandi" face similar problems, although they live centuries apart. Each suffers from human weaknesses and failings and affairs that end with surprise pregnancies.Three stories involve mining and miners: "The Miner" is a loner convinced he will soon find that rich vein of silver in the Arizona mountains his instincts promise with each round of blasting, "Soul of the Hob-Nailed Boot" is what remains of a Wyoming miner fighting eviction from his claim by the U. S. Forest Service, and a man and wife con artist team ends up on the wrong end of a scheme in "The Mines of Magdalena."Young men travel far from home in "Antonio Sings His Song" and "Two Gold Coins." Antonio, the son of a poor Mexican farmer, assumes responsibility for going north to earn money to support his parents and siblings in Mexico. Leaving everything he cares about, he crosses the border, working from Arizona to Idaho and back through California until it is time to return home, courtesy of U. S. Immigration. Two young Spaniards who go to Nueva Espa簽a, escaping their unwanted futures as fishermen, carry the "Two Gold Coins." They find the adventures they seek and more; one, a wife and the other, death."The Last Breakfast" is served to Wyatt Earp, the James and Clanton gangs, Cole Younger, Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy--numerous western characters that return to Tombstone in the late twentieth century. They discover a world different than they had lived in previously, and when the local newspaper editor takes a group photo, he discovers changes in them also.
The Algarrobos Quartet
The Algarrobos Quartet is a series of four short, enigmatic novels set on the northern pampas of Argentina. In the town of Algarrobos, the rules of the game are mysterious, and terrible events occur without warning. Unexpected deaths remain unexplained. Soldiers attack innocent workers. Pampered doves die brutally as well, and a Biblical flood threatens to wash everything away. Most people in Algarrobos don't know why these things happen, and they don't want to know.Puzzles and multiple meanings abound in Goloboff's writing. A central character is known as El Negro though he isn't black. In three of these Argentine Jewish novels only a few characters identify themselves as Jews. There are assimilated Jews, an old, broken-down Jewish cemetery, and some stories of the Jewish past. The fourth novel deals with Italian-Argentine anarchists.These novels are a transmutation of reality, a veil, a facade. Goloboff's prose takes on multiple meanings, and the translation masterfully captures his use of language to evoke enigmas that challenge us to understand both the stories and how chaos and the unexpected engulf us all.
The Collected Stories of Moacyr Scliar
From Brazil's most distinguished and important Jewish writer comes this anthology comprised of six collections: in The Carnival of the Animals, Scliar uses political allegory to convey what was normally censored during the height of repression under Brazil's military regime. These tragicomic stories reveal Scliar's interest in issues of oppression, persecution, holocaust, mutability, and the interplay between good and evil. The Ballad of the False Messiah develops the theme of postponement in the sense that for Jews redemption is always postponed in a vain wait for the Messiah. In The Tremulous Earth Scliar explores cruelty and violence in the tenuous lives of his characters, but his experience as a medical doctor informs his compassion for human frailty. Scliar expands his use of fantasy and magical realism in The Dwarf in the Television Set in topics that range from Jewish prophets to marital revenge. The Enigmatic Eye has been described as a masterpiece evoking the enigmas of art and life, and in Van Gogh's Ear, Scliar uses dark and subtle humor in a collection of biblical parables. Here witchcraft, magic, conundrums, and labyrinths are shown to be part of everyday life. A final autobiographical piece ties the collections together in which Scliar discusses his membership in Jewish, medical, gaucho, and Brazilian "tribes."These powerful stories, individually humorous, bleak, or haunting, together bring a compelling voice of the Jewish Diaspora to the wide readership it deserves.
Sun Inventions and Perfumes of Carthage
Teresa Porzecanski brings a fresh new voice to the Jewish Latin America series. She writes from Uruguay about the multicultural experience of Jewish immigrants in Montevideo. Her exotic characters from Europe, Africa, and the New World bring together and struggle with the mixture of Sephardic, Ashkenazic, and Latin American cultures. Porzecanski is herself the daughter of immigrants who came to Montevideo in 1926 from the Baltics and Syria. Sun Inventions, her first novel, published in 1982, is a semiautobiographical story of an immigrant family from the multifaceted perspective of a woman who is an academic, a mother, a writer searching for meaning in the universe. Perfumes of Carthage (1994) tells the stories of Lunita Mualdeb and her Sephardic family and Angela Tejera [Weaver], whose name was given to her African grandfather by a Brazilian slave owner.
Nickel and Dime
"I'm outta here! I got a future!" crows Roberto Silva when he is down-sized out of his job as a security guard at a bank in Oakland. But Roberto's future isn't the one he was looking forward to. This is the 1990s, and upward mobility in the city requires resources that Roberto is short of. Before he knows it, he is living in an abandoned quonset hut and then on the street, where he crosses paths with poet Silver Mendez, a survivor of the 1960s whose luck has run out, and Gus Hernandez, a compadre from his days at the bank. The ups and downs of the lives of men who are always looking for a way to earn a cup of coffee with plenty of sugar and cream, their desperate ingenuity, their hunger, their dauntless optimism have never been brought to life as vividly as in this sweet, sad, funny trio of interlocking stories by one of America's most original writers."An utterly distinct literary experience. No one writes like Gary Soto. Rather than falling into the trap of politicizing his subjects--blaming Anglos, blaming the church, blaming anyone at all--he simply presents the lives of these three men with emphasis on the minute details, the micro-decisions, the often-perverse impulses that actually comprise so much of human existence. By doing so, he achieves universality."--Gerald Haslam
One Hell of a Holiday
Eight otherwordly short stories of love, loss, deities and demons. Follow Death as he gets lost in the Scottish highlands, where his next victim has gone missing. Go on holiday with a demon who can't seem to get away from an irritating human. Debate the ethics of possession with a doctor. Spread some much needed love with two deities. Prepare for a royal wedding that goes wrong in just the way the King wished for. Freeze time for a discussion between immortal frenemies at sea. Mourn the loss of a lover who is still, technically, here. Join two siblings as they discover an ancient artefact that isn't what it seems.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight - A Justice Security Short Story
They're called the "grunts" - the uniformed officers of Justice Security. They don't have the cushy, highly publicized jobs held by the plainclothes members of the company - they're the people that appear in the background every day at banks, office buildings, and retail establishments, providing a secure environment for customers and workers.Gus Brazzle is one of those grunts. His assignment is a store that deals in used books, music, and movies. Gus has become quite close to the employees of the store, and thinks of them as his family. He's even been nicknamed "Sugar Bear" by the five-year-old daughter of one of the store's employees.But, when a disgruntled customer decides to take revenge for a perceived slight, things turn deadly. Gus has a choice to make...but will he make it in time? Find out in this short story inspired by the classic Elton John song, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"!
The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald - A Short Story
David Rudolph and Jacky Baker are a couple of the best commercial fishermen around the Oregon coast. The two men get lucky and sign aboard the two-hundred-twenty-foot fishing vessel, the Edmund Fitzgerald II. Sailing with a crew of ten, the ship sails through radioactive waters in the Pacific that had been carried by currents from the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. Using the latest and most sensitive Geiger counters available for underwater use, the captain of the Fitzgerald II is determined that his catch will be safe for human consumption. After a day full of good catches, however, the good ship and crew encounter something they didn't expect. Something in the water. Something big. Inspired by the hit Gordon Lightfoot song, the short story by T. M. Bilderback, The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald is full of great sci-fi excitement!
Something to Look Forward to
A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world--from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these warmhearted, always surprising stories about people who are finding clever ways to deal with the curveballs life sometimes throws at us. Velma in Kansas, a loving great-grandmother, struggles to bridge generational gaps with her family. We cheer for Helen, in Ithaca, New York, who takes an audacious course of action when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. In Bent Fork, Wyoming; in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in Tucson, Arizona; and in towns and cities all across America, people figure out inventive ways to overcome obstacles to happiness. And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Special Agent Frawley is studying the mysteries of being human from an original perspective. With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.
Never Too Late
A man gets more than he bargained for on a holiday to Sydney, thanks to a crafty seagull; one woman discovers it's not just meals she's delivering on the first day of her new job; in 1965, music, friendship and love collide; she is Ray of Sunshine by name and ray of sunshine by nature for the residents at the nursing home on Evergreen Road; one little girl's life is changed forever when her teacher alters the marks on a report card ...In this wonderful collection of short stories, Ruth Philbrick shows us why it's never too late to find love, make friends or take on a new lease of life where anything is possible. Never Too Late is a charming mix of humour, heartache and endearment. Filled with heart, the characters and their stories will be remembered long after the last page is turned.
Big Idea
Much of life's adventures are lost as we grow into a life ruled by deadlines, gadgets and other indulgences. Big Idea is a lightbulb moment that hit me years back that I needed to creatively tell the untold stories of rural and urban living in Africa. These short stories are a brilliant way to teach you and your child how to write their stories, not others' creatively. I remember a time when teachers would ask us to write about our school holidays and I would battle to create an alternative story in the city with all sorts of wonderful treats and visits to theme parks. What I lost then was a chance to tell the beauty of my holidays which had actually been spent at my parents rural village home. I hope we never lose these stories again and learn to write. If you have a story to share, check the contact details provided and you may just be part of the next in the series.
The Monster Menagerie
In the Monster Menagerie, all bets are off and everything is on the table.This anthology features six original short stories by Lyonne Riley, author of the Trollkin Lovers and Tales of Monstrous Romance series. Some are pure spice, while others spin a tale of love and romance around these fearsome monsters and their human mates. The anthology features creatures of all sorts, including mermen, orcs, and even dryads. There will be group encounters, twice-the-fun-in-one, wild rutting, and plenty of steam to suit the tastes of any monster-lover.
A Thousand Miles of Road
A Thousand Miles of Road is a collection of eight stories, including three novelettes, which take us through the lives of everyday people whose journey is upended by the existence of another.Melanie, who after enduring years of domestic brutality, escapes her ruthless husband the only definitive way possible, and from behind the counter of a jewelry store years later, she helps a man take the same dark path out of his own prison.Maggie has a disease growing inside her, but when even the doctors won't believe her, she is forced to search through the abuse of her childhood to find her own escape from what is killing her.When Mary comes to, a hundred miles from where she was the night before, in the apartment of the last person she'd ever want to wake up next to, she must find her way back to where she started, if that place even exists anymore.In these and other stories, Joseph Kraus explores the duress of being alive through characters whose struggles feel like a thousand miles of hard road.
Just Fishin'
This is a compendium of short stories, most shared from the author's youth and some that stem from his life of adventure and exploration of the natural world. They all have to do, in some way, with fishing. It is about a piece of Americana that has ceased to exist in modern times: waters lost, fishing lost, and parts of the natural world and life that have been lost forever - mostly to simple greed.
Tales from Ichirouganaim
A collection of short stories from Barbados Life on a Caribbean island can be more complex than it at first appears. By turns hilarious, contemplative, revealing and provocative, these stories take the reader on a multi-layered journey. Williams has an acute eye for characters. Their stories leave us with warm feelings for how Barbados shaped them, and how in turn, Barbadians have shaped the realities of life here today.
The Plan of Chicago
An Irish painting contractor in a changing neighborhood struggles with the complications of befriending a Black worker. The edgy enclave he fled haunts a South Side exile, upending his life. A boy who helps his father fake accidents for insurance claims reaches a turning point. A woman from a rough patch of South Shore remembers her first girlfriend. And a Census taker learns empathy as she counts people. Their lives weave through colorful, gritty streets in The Plan of Chicago, Barry Pearce's absorbing debut of heartbreaking division, unexpected intersections, and dim but possible dreams.
The Forgotten Pages
The Forgotten Pages is a heartfelt collection of short fiction, drawn from over 30 years of writing, some penned in the wide-eyed wonder of youth, while others are shaped by the hard-won wisdom of adulthood. Blending genres, moods, and moments in time, this patchwork of stories reflects a writer's journey across decades of imagination, growth, and rediscovery. Inside, you'll find stories that are funny, strange, tender, dark, and deeply human. Some were nearly lost forever, buried in old notebooks, dusty folders, and half-finished files. Now, they finally get their chance to breathe. Whether you're drawn to nostalgia, curious about the evolution of a writer's voice, or just looking for an unpredictable ride through fiction, this collection offers something unique: a glimpse into what survives when we finally clean out the drawer.
Like Human
A suburban teenage girl, needy for love, wakes up one morning to find that a secret admirer has left something on her windshield. An adult daughter, trying to cure her father's MS, flies into Florida with a secret stash of bees, hoping to sting her father into remission; A woman, hiking with her husband on an isolated trail in Death Valley, encounters another hiker, a lone man who seems to want more than company. Janet Goldberg's mesmeric stories pit people against their loved ones, their landscapes, the fluid boundaries of safety, and ultimately, the vagaries of love.
Tartini's Rest
"Without Contraries is no progression." - William BlakeBertram and Eustace are brothers. Bertram is extroverted, practical, a celebrity and a social success. Eustace is introverted, scholarly and shyly oblique. They understand neither themselves nor one another. Instead, they tell one another stories.Only two people see through their defences: their cousin Mimi, a retired violinist who lives in 'Tartini's Rest', and Kariba, a literary genius from Africa, Bertram's nemesis and Eustace's fraternal friend...
Guardians & Saints
We're born unfinished, in need of everything-love, food, attention, care. The linked stories in Guardians & Saints explore the ways in which modern orphans fail to thrive. A girl loses her mother only to re-find her, in altered form, in a grim institutional afterlife. A group of friends spins helplessly around the death of a beloved teacher when his selfless pedagogy is called into question. Faced with the incapacity of those they depend on, Diane Josefowicz's characters appeal, with varying degrees of success, to stand-ins: teachers, mentors, therapists, guardians, and, occasionally, saints.
The Squimbop Condition
The Brothers Squimbop are everywhere-and nowhere.Leaping across time, slipping between realities, and reshaping history in their wake, the enigmatic duo weaves a saga as bizarre as it is relentless. Sometimes slapstick comedians, sometimes ruthless tricksters, sometimes reluctant prophets, the Brothers shift identities, betray and resurrect each other, and leave a trail of chaos in their pursuit of an impossible mission: to bring about the Golden Age-over and over again.Set in a world that thrives on spectacle, where mountain retreats and flickering cinemas hold the echoes of history, The Squimbop Condition is a wild, mind-bending journey through myth, madness, and the nature of storytelling itself.Advanced Praise for 'The Squimbop Condition'A majestic and strange force of a book, a work of wild pleasures for our unsettled, damaged times. - William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows StreetDavid Leo Rice writes fiction with a seething ferocity, brilliance, and arcane imagination; the Squimbop Condition is a surreal and profound leap into the timeless art of storytelling. David Leo Rice is a writer I greatly admire. - Brandon Hobson, finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction, and author of The Devil is a SouthpawI've always been a DLR super fan, and The Squimbop Condition is a new pinnacle. It has a joyful rhythm, a cadence that pervades the psyche until our concepts of self, other, relation, and identity tumble out topsy-turvy. I cherish the hours I spent with this book. - Charlene Elsby, author of The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty and Violent FacultiesA prescient lesson plan outlining a new golden age of American fiction. - Joshua Chaplinsky, author of Letters to the Purple Satin Killer
Champagne and Sour Grapes
Marriage: bliss or blitz? Champagne and Sour Grapes is a collection of short stories sharing the lows and highs, sorrows and joys, sobs and guffaws of holy and holey matrimony. Sometimes poignant, often hilarious, Buslik's tales hit close to home, spouse-wise. We're sure to recognize something of our giddy selves or screaming-bloody-murder neighbors in these face-smooching and head-biting gems. So pour yourself a flute of Dom P. or paper cup of dimestore boxed wine, relax in your leather lounger or rickety chaise lounge in front of your fireplace or ice-fishing hole, and have a bubbly and briny time knowing you're not alone.
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories is a collection of charming short stories by Clara Louise Burnham, originally published in 1899. These stories offer glimpses into the social life and romantic entanglements of characters in late 19th-century America. The title story, "A West Point Wooing," explores themes of love and duty within the context of the prestigious military academy. Burnham's writing captures the nuances of human relationships with warmth and wit. This collection provides a delightful escape to a bygone era, appealing to readers who enjoy historical fiction and heartwarming narratives. The stories showcase Burnham's talent for creating relatable characters and engaging plots, making this collection a timeless read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories
Dive into a collection of captivating short stories by A. B. 璽€~Banjo' Paterson, the celebrated Australian poet and author, in "Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories." Originally published in 1917, this anthology showcases Paterson's skill in crafting vivid narratives that capture the spirit of adventure and the essence of Australian life. From humorous anecdotes to poignant reflections, these stories offer a delightful glimpse into a bygone era. Experience the charm and wit of a master storyteller as you explore the diverse landscapes and characters that populate Paterson's world. "Three Elephant Power" is a testament to Paterson's enduring legacy and a treasure trove for lovers of classic short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Burner
Katrina Denza writes women in conflict: attempting to woo a man via a burner phone, discovering the best friendships are those grounded in reality, subscribing to a hologram service to speak to a deceased husband, reclaiming power only to realize power is an illusion, discovering there is no safe haven, confronting the frustrations of being an artist, and reckoning with mistakes made as a mother. Wrestling with connections and disconnections, highs and lows, and the vagaries of modernity, Burner and Other Stories shows us how we live today.
Old Man Evil
Old Man Evil is a collection of 12 stories, six of which take place in contemporary America while the other five transpire abroad. The flagship story, in which a suburban refugee finds himself in a New Mexican shantytown among derelicts and eccentrics, examines the quiet damage inflicted by social conventions. Backlighting the action is the millennia-distant afterglow of Sodom and Gomorrah. Set to Rebetika music, "Pub Blues" is an exploration of marriage and middle age that takes place in urban New Jersey. "Chele Kula" dramatizes the struggle against imperialism during the Serbian uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1809. "Straightsville" tests the depth of a suburban heterosexual's acceptance of gay men. "Hamlet's Ghost Sighted in Frontenac, KS," in which a mixed-blood Hopi wonders whether his uncle killed his father, takes place in a single hallucinogenic night fueled by cocaine. "Tolstoy's Kunak" revolves around the friendship that formed between the Russian author and a young Chechen during the Russo-Caucasian Wars. "Mengele's Gypsy," is based on the documented relationship between Josef Mengele and a four-year-old Gypsy boy imprisoned in Auschwitz.
The Winged One
'Danaola Manush' by Binod Ghosal won the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2011. 'Danaola Manush', christened in English as 'The Winged One', takes readers on a quiet journey through the intricacies of human experience. In a series of fifteen deeply layered stories, Ghosal weaves a tapestry of emotions, showing how understanding others' lives can help us come to terms with our own. With subtle yet powerful insights, the book invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, empathy, and acceptance, revealing the delicate threads that bind us all.
Echoes of the Invisible
What happens in the spaces between words, between people, between moments we barely notice? Echoes of the Invisible is a collection of hauntingly beautiful stories that explore these hidden dimensions-where memory whispers, love flickers and fades, and silence reveals more than speech. Set in places touched by exile, loss, and quiet rebellion, each story invites readers to see what usually goes unseen. With lyrical clarity and emotional force, this collection lingers long after the final page. These are stories for those who have felt the pause in conversation-or the ache behind a smile-and wondered what lives there.
Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories
Dive into a collection of captivating short stories by A. B. 璽€~Banjo' Paterson, the celebrated Australian poet and author, in "Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories." Originally published in 1917, this anthology showcases Paterson's skill in crafting vivid narratives that capture the spirit of adventure and the essence of Australian life. From humorous anecdotes to poignant reflections, these stories offer a delightful glimpse into a bygone era. Experience the charm and wit of a master storyteller as you explore the diverse landscapes and characters that populate Paterson's world. "Three Elephant Power" is a testament to Paterson's enduring legacy and a treasure trove for lovers of classic short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
