Adventures, Barbarians, and Devil's Breath
Adventures, Barbarians, and Devil's Breath is the place where everyone should embark on a wild and whimsical journey. Follow the interconnected lives of eccentric characters who come into contact with the white-haired, blue-eyed, slightly pot-bellied Englishman with a pair of sturdy-looking legs who speaks little Spanish. His enigmatic nature and unexpected encounters will keep you turning the pages.In Part 1, Adventurous Tales from a Few Mountain Walks, a climate-change-induced earthquake shakes up the Andes Mountain Ridge, bringing together a diverse cast of colourful individuals, from a singing Nun to a street man with no memory, a thirsty Colibri, flying cows, a third-generation Kenworth truck driver, a bold senora on a quad bike, a satellite thinking kite, and a Chilean wine bottle longing for adventure, there's a character for everyone in this South American adventure.In Part 2, At last, the Barbarians are sleeping. The narratives continue in a bustling city where familiar faces from Part 1 mingle with a new array of characters, from a cat with two adventurous kittens and three generations of forgotten trains to a law-abiding Cannonball Tree, a couple of soaking-wet gnomes, a lucky young Policeman from the jungle, and a migrating regiment of honking geese to statues with tales to tell. Amidst storms, mudslides, and flooding, the Museo de Fenix becomes a sanctuary for thecity's older population, intertwining human and animal experiences against a backdrop of turmoil.In Part 3, Devil's Breath Claims New Victims, Conquistadors and Rebel Generals discover the true meaning of adventure and friendship as they venture through historical tales from Cartagena to Santa Marta, uncovering secrets of their past. The stories weave together elements of history, mystery, and bravery, transporting the reader to dramatic events from war-torn Berlin in WW2 to the Bermuda Triangle to South America today.
Adventures, Barbarians, and Devil's Breath
Adventures, Barbarians, and Devil's Breath is the place where everyone should embark on a wild and whimsical journey. Follow the interconnected lives of eccentric characters who come into contact with the white-haired, blue-eyed, slightly pot-bellied Englishman with a pair of sturdy-looking legs who speaks little Spanish. His enigmatic nature and unexpected encounters will keep you turning the pages.In Part 1, Adventurous Tales from a Few Mountain Walks, a climate-change-induced earthquake shakes up the Andes Mountain Ridge, bringing together a diverse cast of colourful individuals, from a singing Nun to a street man with no memory, a thirsty Colibri, flying cows, a third-generation Kenworth truck driver, a bold senora on a quad bike, a satellite thinking kite, and a Chilean wine bottle longing for adventure, there's a character for everyone in this South American adventure.In Part 2, At last, the Barbarians are sleeping. The narratives continue in a bustling city where familiar faces from Part 1 mingle with a new array of characters, from a cat with two adventurous kittens and three generations of forgotten trains to a law-abiding Cannonball Tree, a couple of soaking-wet gnomes, a lucky young Policeman from the jungle, and a migrating regiment of honking geese to statues with tales to tell. Amidst storms, mudslides, and flooding, the Museo de Fenix becomes a sanctuary for thecity's older population, intertwining human and animal experiences against a backdrop of turmoil.In Part 3, Devil's Breath Claims New Victims, Conquistadors and Rebel Generals discover the true meaning of adventure and friendship as they venture through historical tales from Cartagena to Santa Marta, uncovering secrets of their past. The stories weave together elements of history, mystery, and bravery, transporting the reader to dramatic events from war-torn Berlin in WW2 to the Bermuda Triangle to South America today.
The Tales We Do Not Tell
"I know the exact moment time stood still. It was midnight October 31 1985 and I was running through The Farm with Baby. I remember thinking how heavy she was. And that maybe it was because I was twelve and a twelve year old isn't supposed to run holding a new-born in her arms, especially not through streets that still smoked with the residue of riot. Or maybe it was because she was wrapped in Daddy's winter coat, the light brown would-be-beige one with the tear under the left arm. The one Daddy had thrown at me just before Mummy charged him to the ground and ripped out his throat....." 'The Tales We Do Not Tell' is an eclectic mix of short stories, each one offering a glimpse into the darkest crevices of the human experience. It enhances the grim reality of true life events, using an array of cross cultural characters who take the reader on a terrifying journey.
Rescue Me
Two Lives IntertwinedRosie: Life is hard. Everyday is the same and it feels like I'm going nowhere. Finding joy anymore seems impossible. You know that feeling where you could be in a crowded room, yet be fully and completely alone? That's how I always feel, and I'm so tired. Sam: Life is hard. Everyday is the same. I watch my neighbors get adopted, but no one ever sees me. They walk past my cage like I'm invisible-and I'm starting to wish I was. I'm so tired. When Rose's therapist recommends she adopt an animal, she is reluctant. Rose has tried it all to help her depression, and nothing has worked. But fate has other plans in store.Rose went to the animal shelter expecting to rescue a dog, but she never expected it would be Sam who rescues her. Author Note: This is a semi-autobiographical contemporary fiction short-story that features heavy themes of mental health, depression, and the reality of life for animals in shelters. Please review the trigger warning list at the beginning of the story before reading, or on my website.
Moving Parts
Winner, English PEN Translates Award Selected by Asymptote for September World Book Club Surreal and puncturing short stories from the Thai master of the form. In a pink-walled motel, a teenage prostitute brings a grown man to tears. A love-struck young boy holds the dismembered hand of his crush, only to find himself the object of a complex m矇nage ? trois. A naked body falls from the window of a twenty-story building, while two female office-workers offer each other consolation in the elevator... In these wry and unsettling stories, Prabda Yoon once again illuminates something of the strangeness of modern cultural life in Bangkok. Disarming the reader with surprising charm, intensity and delicious horror, he explores what it means to have a body, and to interact with those of others.
Voices of the Fallen Heroes
A new selection of Yukio Mishima (author of Spring Snow and The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea) short stories from the 1960s--his final decade--Voices of the Fallen Heroes offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Japan's greatest writers. In the title story, "Voices of the Fallen Heroes," a s矇ance brings forth the spirits of young officers in the Imperial Army and the kamikaze pilots of World War II, who reproach the Emperor and mourn Japan's modern decline. In another, Mishima recounts the true story of the time a deranged fan broke into his home at dawn, insisting on meeting the author and imploring him to "tell the truth." Elsewhere, a beautiful youth achieves eternal life through violent murder, and an ill-matched couple seal their fate with a pack of cards, tangled in the web of time and unfulfilled desire. Available in English for the first time, and carefully selected by a team of expert translators, these captivating stories serve as the perfect introduction to Mishima's work, on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Residents of the Deep
In Residents of the Deep, Marianne Villanueva explores human resilience in moments of extremity through a series of gripping stories. In "Ice," two men confront their future in a barren, post-apocalyptic world where survival itself becomes the only meaning: "The point is, there is no point. You just keep going." In Dumaguete, a young boy is forced to protect his mother, a role that threatens to unravel him. The title story follows a ship captain who discovers a submerged city and is thrust into a moral reckoning that challenges his understanding of responsibility. Clear-eyed and unflinching, these stories reveal the raw tenacity and unyielding spirit of humanity, even in the face of profound vulnerability and hardship.
Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids
"These gripping, magical tales span time travel, portals, menacing butterflies, and more. A can't-miss meditation on families and survival." --People "A gorgeous book that also serves as a series of unanswerable, probing questions: How did we get here? How will we move forward? Can we still love, despite the wreckage? This is devastating work, and I mean that as a compliment. Very rarely have I come across a set of stories so genuinely moving. A searing collection that attempts to place the world delicately in our fumbling, undeserving hands." --Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things and With Teeth A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025: Lit Hub, The Millions What do we owe our family and friends in times of wild uncertainty? That's the question the women of Leyna Krow's beguiling, darkly fabulist story collection grapple with as they strive to be good mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, wives, and companions in a world that is constantly shifting around them. Set in the Pacific Northwest, these stories blend high concept magic with the sometimes subtle, other times glaring, realities of climate change. As protagonists contend with doppelg瓣nger babies, hordes of time travelers, mysterious portals, and supernatural siblings, there lurks in the background the effects of the region's rapidly shifting environment. There are wildfires, wind storms, unrelenting heat, disrupted butterfly migration patterns, a new plague, and a catastrophe on the slopes of Mount Rainier that reverberates through three generations of a single family over the course of a half dozen linked stories. With Krow's signature blend of sardonic whimsy and unsettling insight, Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids imagines the rules to be broken, choices to be made, and even crimes to be had for the sake of the people, and places, we love.
Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore
'Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore' is a compelling collection of short stories by the renowned Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. This anthology offers readers a glimpse into the diverse human experiences of early 20th- century Bengal. The stories in this collection explore universal themes such as love, loss, duty, and the complexities of social norms. Also showcases Tagore's literary genius and his profound empathy for the human soul.This book is a must-read for anyone seeks to understand the depth of human emotions through the lens of one of India's greatest writers.
Awkward Women
Mary Rose Callaghan's Awkward Women introduces readers to Sally Ann Fitzpatrick, an untidy, unruly, uncertain young woman living her life as best she can in a rapidly changing world. She strives bravely, and with delightfully self-deprecating irony, for a sense of her own identity and independence. Full of gentle sympathy and humorous understanding, these interconnected stories, set between the 1960s and the 1980s in Ireland and the United States, are thoroughly engaging and enriching.
The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, joumalist, and sportsman. His economical and understated style which he termed the iceberg theory had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later generations. Hemingway produced most of his work between the mid-1920s and the mid-1950s, and he was awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature. He published seven novels, six short-story collections, and two nonfiction works. Three of his novels, four short-story collections, and three nonfiction works were published posthumously. Many of his works are considered classics of American literatura.
The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy
The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy is a profound exploration of the human experience. Through Tolstoy's eloquent prose and deep insights, readers can contemplate the universal themes of love, morality, and the search for meaning. This collection offers a diverse selection. Find tales that range from humorous to thought-provoking, with adventure and insightful character studies along the way.Each story serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature, challenging readers to confront their own beliefs and values. This collection typically features a selection of Tolstoy's most famous short stories, which cover a range of genres and themes. Readers can encounter tales with humor, moral dilemmas, and adventure. Tolstoy's timeless wisdom reminds us of the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening in a world fraught with conflict and uncertainty. This collection serves as a beacon of enlightenment and inspiration for the readers.
The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy
The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy is a profound exploration of the human experience. Through Tolstoy's eloquent prose and deep insights, readers can contemplate the universal themes of love, morality, and the search for meaning. This collection offers a diverse selection. Find tales that range from humorous to thought-provoking, with adventure and insightful character studies along the way.Each story serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature, challenging readers to confront their own beliefs and values. This collection typically features a selection of Tolstoy's most famous short stories, which cover a range of genres and themes. Readers can encounter tales with humor, moral dilemmas, and adventure. Tolstoy's timeless wisdom reminds us of the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening in a world fraught with conflict and uncertainty. This collection serves as a beacon of enlightenment and inspiration for the readers.
Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore
'Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore' is a compelling collection of short stories by the renowned Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. This anthology offers readers a glimpse into the diverse human experiences of early 20th- century Bengal. The stories in this collection explore universal themes such as love, loss, duty, and the complexities of social norms. Also showcases Tagore's literary genius and his profound empathy for the human soul.This book is a must-read for anyone seeks to understand the depth of human emotions through the lens of one of India's greatest writers.
The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain (Christmas Books series Book 5)
Where Little Gods Abound
Man, from his earliest days, has been intellectually curious about an unknown source that caused and controlled every happening that he witnessed or experienced. In his earnest quest, he made his greatest discovery: the celestial Gods and the Super God. Alas, he missed the abounding 'Little Gods', through whom he could have reached the heavenly Godhead, effortlessly.
The Balloon Man
When Johnny's mother tells him that they are going to the park, Johnny is excited! The powerful wind makes and takes every opportunity to spoil that joyful excitement. But Johnny is determined to go and get what he wants. Johnny sees the wind blow a little boy's ice cream cone to the ground and asks his mother, "Why did the wind do that?" "Sometimes the wind does good things, and sometimes it does bad things," his mother explained. "This time the wind did a bad thing." Unfortunately, Johnny gets his turn to experience the bad side of the wind when he has to battle for his shiny, red balloon. The wind grabs the balloon.Johnny reaches for the balloon.The wind snatches the balloon.Johnny runs after the balloon.But the mighty wind is too much of a match for Johnny as it blows the shiny, red balloon higher and higher, further and further away.Johnny yells for help!
Write Way Up
A daughter steps upA Japanese pen palA useful lesson for a novitiate nunA slap-up meal at the SavoyA misinterpreted maritime signalA definitive day for the Fifth Panzer ArmyAn arresting piece of performance artA controversy over the Poet LaureateA match made in BarbadosA surplus of Welsh salmonand sundry other curiosities A compilation of 24 'shorts' celebrating the10th anniversary of a South Devon writers' group Teignmouth and Dawlish Area Literary and Cultural Society TADALACS.CO.UK
Tales of Journey
Dive into the enchanting world of "Tales of Journey", where each story is a gateway to a realm of wisdom and wonder. Crafted with love and imagination, this collection of stories transports young readers across mystical lands and magical adventures, all woven with the timeless threads of wisdom.Join our young heroes as they navigate the twists and turns of adventurous paths, learning life's invaluable lessons along the way. From tales of courage in the face of fear to stories of friendship and resilience, each narrative is a treasure chest, brimming with gems of truth and knowledge.Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading, "Tales of Journey" is more than just a book-it's a companion for life's many journeys. Whether read alone or shared with loved ones, these tales promise to inspire, educate, and entertain.
Beyond the Abyss
Ten supernatural stories await you.Flash fiction to novella.Light-hearted to terrifying.Take a ride through this thrilling supernatural collection, including: In A Chain Unbroken, a composer's new keyboard brings with it more than inspiration... something from beyond... or below. With unexpected humor, a student Inside the Ant Farm learns the truth about mankind's existence in the universe. Three women set out on an epic journey to save the post-apocalyptic world in the novella, Illusion of Truth. Plus, alien abductions, life after death, and much, much more! Also includes seven poems that will leave you questioning everything from the nature of sanity to existence itself.
Skimming Pebbles
This volume contains two short stories - Planetary Science S101 and Common Ground. Planetary Science S101Mars may once have had rivers and even oceans of liquid water on its surface. This short story is set in the late 20th Century and imagines an alternate reality where Mars has clung onto it's water. The story takes the form of notes for an introductory lecture to an undergraduate course in planetary science. Common GroundAre you somewhere safe? Are you sure? Really? Stop reading now and take a good look around. Are there any trees near you? If there are, you need to move away slowly. Try to stay calm. They can sense fear. Definitely don't do anything that they might see as a threat...We've always underestimated plants. They move so slowly we forget that they are aware of what is going on around them, and we miss the intent behind their actions.
Moving Stills
'How did I go from a bold, sassy teenager to a woman afraid to get out of bed?' laments Paula, 30 and desolate. These 38 strikingly diverse stories reveal the origins of her pain, then lead us through her sometimes difficult, often exhilarating journey toward health. Although inspired by events in her own life, Ms. Slatkin has created in Paula a vibrant fictional narrator. The writing is fast-paced, forthright, and laced with sometimes startling situations. Humour abounds. Paula is an honest spirit, and some stories deal openly with raw emotional experiences. The narrative texture, though rich in dialogue, is poetic in its use of imagery. Despite some difficult subject matter, there is an uplifting zest and vigour throughout the collection.
The Wandering Ones
The Wandering Ones by Tyler D. Kumaus is a compelling collection of introspective and reflective short stories that delve deep into the human condition. Through evocative and descriptive language, the narratives explore themes of existentialism, isolation, inner demons, identity, love, redemption, mortality, and the balance between hope and despair. Each story offers a raw and honest portrayal of human emotions, inviting readers to journey alongside characters as they grapple with their deepest fears, past traumas, and quests for self-discovery. This book is a profound exploration of what it means to be human, making it a relatable and thought-provoking read. The Wandering Ones offers a deep dive into the complexities of the human experience. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Tyler D. Kumaus explores a variety of themes that resonate with readers on a personal and emotional level.
Of Lilies and Daisies
Of Lilies and Daisies. Of Lilies and Daisies. Of Lilies and Daisies.
A Collection of Whimsical Stories and Ponderings
A Collection of Whimsical Stories and Ponderings is based on a lifetime of hilarious antics, captivating tales, and heartfelt moments.
The Color of Noon
The Color of Noon is Eugene Datta's debut collection of stories. His poetry collection Water & Wave (Redhawk, 2024), Eugene Datta has worked as a newspaper journalist, a book reviewer, and an editor. His fiction and poetry have appeared in publications such as Common Ground Review, The Dalhousie Review, Mantis, Hamilton Stone Review, The Bangalore Review, and elsewhere. A recipient of the Stiftung Laurenz-Haus fellowship, he has held residencies at Ledig House International Writers' Colony, and Fundaci籀n Valpara穩so. Born and raised in India, he lives in Aachen, Germany.
Love Sick
There's nothing more wonderful than a love story - however the traditional love stories don't tell you how often you fall for the wrong guy, or you meet him at the wrong time in life. This easy to read collection is all about romance gone wrong.
They Left a Mark on My Life
"They Left a Mark on My Life" by Saurabh Chavan is a collection of heartfelt stories celebrating unexpected encounters that profoundly impact our lives. Through engaging narratives, Saurabh weaves personal experiences into relatable tales of friendship, kindness, and human connection. Each chapter introduces diverse characters, sometimes crossing over into other stories, creating a rich embroidery of interconnected lives. This debut book invites readers to cherish meaningful connections and recognize the significance of every encounter, offering reflections on life's beautiful, fleeting moments.
Twisted Fate
Love is a great feeling - until it has you reaching for the closest weapon. This easy-to-read collection is all about romance gone very wrong.
Seeds
What kind of seeds are you planting? Whether we know it or not we all leave behind seeds that - when they are harvested - can change the world in some way. Mark Houser has spent a lifetime writing songs, poetry and observations; coaching and leading young men in his winning football programs; and encouraging those around him to be their best. Along the way he has walked with kings and yet has not lost the common touch. He has learned the value of true friendship and has been a great friend to many. Mark Houser is talented and humble. A winning combo! -Julie Gold, Writer of the mega hit "From A Distance" Tennessee native Mark Houser is an author, an award-winning songwriter, recording artist, and a prolific storyteller. His first novel in his Corbin Keane Chronicles recently published. Seeds is his second book.
In Our Time
Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and sportsman. His economical and understated style-which he termed the iceberg theory-had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later generations. Hemingway produced most of his work between the mid-1920s and the mid-1950s, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. He published seven novels, six short-story collections, and two nonfiction works. Three of his novels, four short-story collections, and three nonfiction works were published posthumously. Many of his works are considered classics of American literature.In Our Time is Ernest Hemingway's first collection of short stories, published in 1925. Its title is derived from the English Book of Common Prayer, "Give peace in our time, O Lord". To this edition were added four more short stories, including "Indian Camp", "My Old Man", "Up in Michigan", and "Out of Season".Hemingway's writing style attracted attention, with literary critic Edmund Wilson saying it was "of the first distinction"; the 1925 edition of In Our Time is considered one of Hemingway's early masterpieces.
Bartleby, The Scrivener & The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids
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