Who's Lovin You Book One of Metamorphosis STEAMY EDITION
Can A'Lelia and Emeric's budding love bring together the feuding houses of New York this Christmas?In 1976, A'Lelia and Emeric meet the night her Christmas Children's Presents is kicked out of an upscale New York City hotel. The Presents has been a pillar of Black New York for more than a century, but not everyone wants it to be saved. As A'Lelia appeals to the families across the city, she is stunned when confronted with the dark skeletons in her own family.Emeric moved his career from Tennessee to New York and now he's falling for a historian who's gorgeous inside and out. But his troubled mother warns him to fall back, that everything's not as it seems. Did he make the right decision coming to a city that might swallow him whole? He doesn't care about Al's money. Or her illustrious family name. This Christmas, he only wants one gift.Will that change when he finally learns the long-buried treachery that once tore their two families apart? This Christmas, brew yourself a hot cup of love and scandal as these fiery young couples of the 1970s and 1980s turn all the way up in the Metamorphosis series.
Princess Alice, Impotent Gardener
In a kingdom where beauty hides decay, a lonely princess tends to a dying garden that mirrors the emptiness in her heart. Once a place of life and laughter, the royal grounds now wither beneath the weight of unspoken secrets and forbidden desires. When a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming to know how to revive the garden, he awakens more than the soil-he stirs memories, passion, and a dangerous truth buried deep within the castle walls.Each bloom that returns carries a shadow, each touch deepens the ache between duty and desire. Love begins to take root in a place where it should not exist, tangled with betrayal and the ghosts of promises long broken. But as the garden flourishes, so does the threat that could destroy them both."Princess Alice, Impotent Gardener" is a suspenseful romance woven with longing, deception, and the haunting beauty of rebirth. It explores the delicate balance between love and loss, passion and punishment, reminding us that sometimes the heart must wither before it can truly bloom.
The Return Of Clive Stone
Clive is back!He' s now trapped in the 21st century and soon to marry Sarah. .But Julia crashed the wedding, and the repurcussions vibrate all the way back to the Isle of Wight and beyond...Mandy and Dan are a couple and Dan's loving every minute..but they can't rewrite history..or can they?These are the last days for Hazel and Trevor, fate is conspiring to bring their world crashing to an end...Meanwhile, it's new beginnings for Gina and Jase a face from the past is threatening to scupper their nuptials..Poor Clive can't escape his past either, he's forced to relive the horror that was Mintys...And Sarah risks a re-union of her own as the return of Melanie heralds a final twist to the tale..
The Glass-Hearted Lovers
Beneath the glow of a city that never sleeps, two souls meet-both scarred by secrets too fragile to confess. Their love begins like glass: clear, dazzling, and dangerously thin. What starts as a passionate connection soon twists into a haunting game of trust and betrayal, where every glance hides a truth and every touch carries a lie.As their worlds intertwine, the past refuses to stay buried. Whispers of deceit echo between them, threatening to shatter everything they've built. Love becomes both salvation and weapon-a force that binds them even as it breaks them apart. When the final truth surfaces, one heart must choose between forgiveness and revenge, and the other between survival and surrender.The Glass-Hearted Lovers is a suspenseful tale of passion tested by secrets and the fragile line between love and destruction. Every chapter peels away a layer of illusion until nothing remains but the raw, dangerous beauty of two hearts made of glass-beautiful, breakable, and unforgettable.
A Kiss That Changed the Weather
A single kiss. That's all it took to alter the rhythm of everything-turning calm skies into storms and secrets into truths too dangerous to ignore. When two souls collide under the flicker of lightning, their connection feels fated, yet forbidden. Each stolen glance carries the weight of what they cannot say, and every touch threatens to unravel a past buried deep beneath years of silence.But fate has its own cruel sense of timing. The closer they draw, the more the world around them begins to shift-literally. Storms rage where emotions spark, winds howl where hearts break, and love becomes the most unpredictable force of all.Haunted by lies, bound by desire, and hunted by those who fear their bond, they must choose between surrendering to love or saving what's left of the fragile balance between them and the world."A Kiss That Changed the Weather" is a suspenseful romance where passion meets chaos, and love becomes both the cause and the cure of a brewing tempest. It's a breathtaking tale of fate, danger, and the kind of love that can turn sunshine into rain-and rain into redemption.
Loving the Invisible
When love whispers from the shadows, would you dare to listen?In Loving the Invisible, a suspenseful romance unfolds between two souls drawn together by fate - yet separated by something far more haunting than distance. What begins as an innocent fascination soon spirals into a chilling obsession, as secrets buried in the past start to surface, threatening to shatter everything they hold dear.Every glance feels like d矇j? vu, every whisper carries a warning, and every heartbeat hides a truth too dangerous to face. Caught between passion and fear, desire and doubt, they must uncover the mystery that binds them - before love itself becomes their undoing.A tale of forbidden emotions, unseen connections, and love that lingers beyond sight, Loving the Invisible is a gripping journey through the unseen depths of the human heart. It's where romance meets danger, and where the line between love and illusion fades into the dark.Prepare to question what's real - and what's just the echo of a love that refuses to die.
Walking on Eggshells
Book Summary: You might have heard of cross dressers. But have you wondered what it would be like to be married to one? When Noreen left her abusive husband to create a new life for her sons, she never expected to fall in love again.Enter Jason, the charming-if a little awkward-man she meets in a church singles group. Noreen feels inexplicably drawn to him and, before long, Jason proves himself to her and convinces her that it's not too soon to be in a committed relationship again. The only catch? Jason just so happens to be a closeted crossdresser. Noreen, who is initially repulsed and overwhelmed by the revelation, quickly becomes her husband's biggest pillar of support and wades through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding heterosexual crossdressers with him. By sharing his secret, she gets an intimate look into the life of a crossdresser and the ignorance and prejudice that comes with it.Will the hardships and changes that they experience together make them or break them? Only time will tell...Authors Bio: Noreen Antao is a retired telecommunications sales executive and published author with over forty years of residence in the United States.She has a successful two-decade career selling telecommunication products for a global manufacturer, domestically and internationally. She later resigned from this company to take on the role of domestic executive to her two latchkey sons seven and nine while working remotely in telecommunication sales.Later she was presented with an opportunity to join a high-end online aftermarket motorcycle accessories company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.Originating from a middle-class Christian background, she is guided by faith and justice, founding a nonprofit to support seniors and teens and advocating for marginalized voices.She became the legal guardian of two children after the passing of close friend Robert (Stonewall) Jackson.Now retired, she focuses on writing, advocacy, and mentoring individuals facing personal societal challenges. Her books include The Life and Legend of Robert (Stonewall) Jackson whose biography she authored and "Walking on Eggshells, A Couples' Journey through Transgenderism."
The Touch of Truth
Can a single, devastating accusation unravel a life built on truth? The Touch of Truth: A Story of Love That Transformed Darkness into LightIn the heart of a bustling city, Ajay Sharma, a dedicated schoolteacher, lives a life of quiet dignity and unwavering principles. His world revolves around his students, his family, and the belief that truth always prevails. But that belief is shaken to its core when an unthinkable accusation threatens to destroy everything he has built.Overnight, Ajay's name is tarnished, his career jeopardized, and his relationships strained under the crushing weight of suspicion. The very community he served begins to see him through a lens of doubt. As the case unfolds, whispers turn into judgment, and the walls close in. Yet, in this darkness, a glimmer of light appears-through unexpected bonds of support, unwavering love, and the courage to confront injustice head-on.This is not just a courtroom drama; it's a deeply human story of resilience. Through emotional witness accounts, tense legal battles, and moments of profound vulnerability, Ajay's journey reveals the raw reality of fighting for one's honor in a world quick to condemn. Each page pulls you into the silent agony of the accused, the moral dilemmas faced by those around him, and the quiet heroism of standing firm when the ground beneath you crumbles.At its core, The Touch of Truth is about the transformative power of love and truth. It explores how compassion can heal even the deepest wounds and how light can seep into the darkest corners of our lives. The novel asks readers to reflect: when you touch another life, do you leave it wounded-or do you help it heal?Sharad Ganpatye weaves an emotionally charged tale that combines the suspense of a legal thriller with the tenderness of a love story. It is a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder that the truth, once revealed, can be the most powerful force of all.Whether you seek an engrossing read filled with drama and tension or a heartfelt exploration of love's redemptive power, The Touch of Truth will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
The Door that only opens for love
In a quiet coastal town where the sea keeps its secrets, a woman lives behind a door that never opens. To outsiders, she is a mystery-calm, distant, unreachable. But within her heart lies a story too painful to tell, a love once lost that left her afraid to ever open the door again.Then one stormy evening, a stranger arrives-haunted, searching, and inexplicably drawn to the very house she's tried to forget. What begins as a chance encounter soon stirs memories buried deep and emotions long denied. The air around them hums with something neither can name, and the house itself seems to awaken-doors creak open on their own, whispers echo in the halls, and a hidden truth begins to unfold.As the stranger's past collides with her own, they must decide whether to face what's been locked away-or risk losing the only chance at love they may ever have.The Door That Only Opens for Love is a spellbinding tale of longing, redemption, and the courage it takes to let someone in. Because some doors don't open for everyone-only for love.
Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts
"Thornton Wilder will survive. . . as long as there are people around who are willing to sit in something called a theater and be reminded of their common humanity." --New York TimesA beautifully designed special edition of Thornton Wilder's beloved masterpiece Our Town, together with three astonishing one-act plays that reach across space and time, redefining what theater can be.An American classic for nearly a century, Our Town, set in the mythical village of Grover's Corners, is the story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about love, life, and death. It explores the relationship between young neighbors George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, then marriage. With poignancy and loving irony, this landmark of world drama, hailed by everyone from Edward Albee to Albert Einstein, shows what it means to appreciate life while we're living it, and considers what awaits us after that.This exclusive edition also includes three of Wilder's acclaimed one-act plays, which he called "cosmic" The Long Christmas Dinner, The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden, and Pullman Car Hiawatha. Like Our Town, these breathtakingly original works are stripped to their essence, revealing vital truths about life and humanity. As Jeremy McCarter, literary executor of the Wilder Estate, writes in his foreword, "no American dramatist has done a more compact job of placing the minutiae of our daily routines alongside the vast mysteries of existence, and asking us to consider the relationship between them."The Long Christmas Dinner traces ninety years in the life of the Bayard family over the course of a single holiday meal. As generations appear, have children, grow old, and depart, only the audience appreciates what changes and what endures.The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden dramatizes a family's drive across New Jersey to visit their daughter--a simple trip with a devastating twist. Their journey is punctuated by laughter, memories, and little glimpses of everyday life--the fragile joys of being alive.Pullman Car Hiawatha is set aboard a train traveling from New York to Chicago in December 1930. As the diverse band of passengers races across America at night, Wilder takes the audience on a metaphorical journey through time, space, life, and death.These groundbreaking one-act plays were originally published in 1931 and blazed the trail for Our Town seven years later. Published together in this volume, the four masterpieces offer a fresh way to enjoy the singular genius and cosmic imagination of Thornton Wilder.
The Astronomer's Lost Constellation
One night, the stars changed.A new constellation emerged-one absent from every record, chart, and ancient sky map. At first, it seemed like an astronomical anomaly, a trick of cosmic coincidence. But as its pattern began to shift night after night, revealing symbols tied to forbidden histories and vanished civilizations, fascination turned into fear.Whispers spread through observatories, archives, and secret societies. The lost constellation wasn't just a collection of stars-it was a message. A warning. A call from something beyond time itself.As strange events ripple across the Earth-power failures, disrupted satellites, inexplicable disappearances-those who dare to study the constellation realize they are being watched. Every answer uncovered leads to a deeper mystery, and every discovery comes with a price.The truth hides not in the stars above, but in what erased them long ago.Because some constellations were never lost... they were buried.
Toby
Toby, first performed in the Radford University Studio Theater in 1990, reveals the internal struggle of a young man literally at the end of his rope. As he is tormented by thoughts of suicide, the existential pressures of his life appear on stage as characters such as his Mom and Dad, a childhood friend, the Counselor who argues his case, a Bully, a "Lost Love", and other individuals who play on Toby's heart wrenching contemplation of life or death.Authored by Dr. Russell Gregory, Radford University Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, Toby represents the horrifically acute wrestling of emotions often internalized and not shared by people in crisis. *Recommended for mature adults due to the nature of the material: suicidal ideation, sexual suggestion, and threat of violence.
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Two men are thrown together in a Buenos Aires cell. Sometimes they talk all night to entertain each other. Molina is older, gay, and likes to recount his favourite romantic movies. Valentin, young and idealistic, believes in changing the world. Molina believes that only love makes the world bearable.Although they have little in common, a deep bond develops between them, soon to be tested by the prison guards...
Breaking Traditions
Ashley always knew that returning to his ancestral homeland in Wales would be difficult. His last trip to the manor twelve years ago had scarred him for life, both mentally and physically, and he wasn't ready to tell his friends the truth about his dark past just yet. What he didn't expect was stumbling across a century-old mystery buried in the forest that had been virtually forgotten by the locals. Unfortunately, he isn't the only person seeking this lost bit of history and Ashley finds himself questioning his own memories and doubting his identity. Will his friends be able to guide him safely through this adventure or will he fall prey to his toxic blood?
Native Nation Project
This three-play collection celebrates the vibrancy and vitality of modern Indigenous culture and draw attention to complex issues within the contemporary Native experience. This latest volume from the acclaimed author of The Thanksgiving Play collects a trilogy of plays co-created with Cornerstone Theater Company as well as urban Native artists and culture bearers. In Urban Rez, five interconnected stories depict members of a Native tribe in Los Angeles weighing the pros and cons of federal recognition. Developed through talking circles with Indigenous peoples of Arizona, Native Nation is an immersive theatrical production that seeks to combat the erasure of Native people from wider American culture by telling the story of the land through the eyes of its original people. Created with people of the Lakota and Dakota tribal nations, Wicoun centers on ?ya and their brother Khoskalaka, who are already busy enough raising cousins and siblings while trying to graduate high school. Then the zombies arrive. When ?ya summons a native superhero for help, they set off on a journey across the lands of the Oceti Sakowin. Together, these plays explore a wide range of urgent issues that continue to affect Indigenous communities today, including assimilation, two-spirit identity, food equity, water rights, tribal sovereignty, broken treaties, genocide, and violation of sacred lands. They also celebrate a rich history and essential culture, telling stories by and for Native people.
Firen
In this mind-bending and empowering tale, we meet an ordinary girl from an unremarkable background, struggling with day-to-day challenges in her life and work, and often feeling confused and lost. But her world is turned upside down when she wakes up in a parallel universe where her gender places her at the pinnacle of power. This thrilling and thought-provoking story not only challenges societal norms but also shows how both men and women are affected by them. As she navigates her new life, she experiences not only newfound power and status but also friendship and a deeper understanding of human nature, society, and politics. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered and discover a new, eye-opening understanding of the world around you!
Floating in the Middle
Domestic Noir Meets Climate Suspense. Seven friends reunite over a long weekend in a remote Northern California beach house that is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Coastal foraging and eco-diving are on the agenda in order to off-set their carbon footprint. The former college roommates have made it through two decades of post-grad challenges and more recently, the pandemic and are ready to dive into the future, literally and figuratively. However, more than one relationship triangle is untangling in this drama of conflicted passions and motives. "The future is now" is their mantra. But tensions are brewing and something bad is about to happen, not in a decade or more, but in real time. Capturing the essence of a generation, with themes of friendship, nostalgia and what it means to be an adult, today -Millennials who have grown up in an era of rapid technological change, economic instability, and shifting societal norms.A bittersweet recognition that life is messy, dreams evolve and adulthood comes with both rewards and regrets. A story that encourages us to embrace the imperfections of life and reconnect with the people who matter most-while also accepting that things won't always go according to plan. And that's okay.Is this eclectic group ready to find peace with who they've become, even if they're not exactly who they thought they'd be?
Firen
In this mind-bending and empowering tale, we meet an ordinary girl from an unremarkable background, struggling with day-to-day challenges in her life and work, and often feeling confused and lost. But her world is turned upside down when she wakes up in a parallel universe where her gender places her at the pinnacle of power. This thrilling and thought-provoking story not only challenges societal norms but also shows how both men and women are affected by them. As she navigates her new life, she experiences not only newfound power and status but also friendship and a deeper understanding of human nature, society, and politics. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered and discover a new, eye-opening understanding of the world around you!
Fill Me Up Again
When broken promises shatter the heart and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, where do you turn to be made whole again?Fill Me Up Again is a gripping story of love, loss, and redemption that follows Jenny, a woman longing for freedom from a marriage poisoned by pride and neglect. Jenny Jenkins is a woman at war with her own home. On the surface, she is a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and a woman anchored in her church community. But inside the walls of her family's house, betrayal, silence, and unspoken pain are eating away at the life she's worked so hard to build. Her husband, George, grows colder by the day, her children carry secrets that threaten to unravel them, and Jenny's own strength is fading under the weight of it all.George, Jenny's husband, hides behind success but carries wounds from rejection and a past that still haunts him. As family secrets rise to the surface, truth collides with denial, and choices threaten to dismantle everything they thought was secure. When the cracks in her marriage collide with the hidden wounds of her children, Jenny must make a choice: surrender to despair or cling to the only thing that has ever sustained her: faith. In her cry for God to "fill her up again," Jenny discovers that redemption is rarely neat but always possible.Raw, emotional, and unflinching, this first installment of Ellen Black-Pace's dramatic trilogy pulls you into hidden battles of family, faith, and forgiveness. With powerful themes of brokenness, resilience, and the hope of restoration, this book asks: Will pain and betrayal have the final word, or will redemption step in to heal what sin has torn apart?Secrets destroy families. Sin leaves blood on every hand. And sometimes the truth... comes with a bullet.Fill Me Up Again is Ellen Black-Pace's stunning debut novel, born out of her work as a playwright and performer. Ellen has graced stages as a comedian, actress, and writer, and now brings her storytelling to the page with unflinching honesty and deep compassion. Blending the emotional intensity of a stage play with the intimacy of a novel, this first book in the Fill Me Up Trilogy delivers a heart-wrenching, faith-driven drama that lingers long after the last page.
You and Me
Some loves define you. Others destroy you.You and Me is a haunting, lyrical debut novel that captures love in its most intimate, raw, and unforgettable form. Scott Godwin explores the fragile beauty of connection, the weight of trauma, and the piercing ache of loss through the lives of two men whose bond is as tender as it is profound.The story begins in a quiet rural town in Ontario, January 2024, as an early morning run turns into a nightmare. The narrator is left to confront grief, guilt, and the unimaginable void of life without the one who made him whole. Godwin's narrative then unfolds in memory: a relationship that began years earlier in a bustling city gym, where guardedness met vulnerability, and affection blossomed amid curiosity, longing, and shared histories.Through non-linear storytelling, Godwin traces the evolution of a love that is playful, steady, and transformative. From pre-dawn runs and shared silences to intimate conversations about identity, fear, and past wounds, the novel illuminates the quiet rituals that define a life together. Moving between city and countryside, past and present, joy and heartbreak, You and Me reveals the courage it takes to love fully and the devastation of losing someone irreplaceable.This is a story of queer love in all its complexity-intimate, flawed, and beautiful. It is a meditation on memory, masculinity, and the fragility of life, capturing the moments that make a relationship endure in the heart long after it ends. Readers will be drawn into the tender, vivid, and at times devastating world Godwin creates-a world where love, once found, leaves a mark that time cannot erase.You and Me is for anyone who has loved fiercely, lost deeply, or wondered how we carry those who have shaped us. It is a celebration of intimacy, resilience, and the enduring power of memory and affection. With stunning prose and emotional precision, Scott Godwin delivers a debut that is at once heartbreaking, unforgettable, and depicts love as both an anchor and a wound. For fans of Hanya Yanagihara's emotional scope and Garth Greenwell's lyrical intimacy.
Bill Porter
A lost voice of American letters returns: Bill Porter the story behind O. Henry s prison years, reimagined as a dramatic, unforgettable portrait. This evocative historical fiction dramatizes the battered, brilliant life of William Sydney Porter (O. Henry), tracing a talented short story writer s fall into scandal, his incarceration, and the fierce humor and compassion that fuel his art. Part literary biography, part prison drama, the book blends vivid characters, courtroom tension, and the intimate scenes that reveal how confinement shaped one of early 20th century American literature s most beloved voices. Readers follow Porter s personal struggles, moral choices, and the quiet alchemy that produced stories still read today. Significant both as a cultural document and a carefully crafted drama, this work illuminates O. Henry s life in prison with rare sympathy and historical detail. It offers fresh perspective for fans of American literature and collectors of classic literature, while welcoming casual readers intrigued by famous authors, biography, or the poignancy of an author in prison. Important: out of print for decades, this edition has been restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously edited and revived for today s and future generations, this is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, ideal for lovers of literary biography, historical fiction, and those exploring the darker, formative chapters of an iconic short story writer s life. Keywords: O. Henry biography, prison drama, historical fiction, early 20th century, literary biography, classic literature, O. Henry's life, famous authors, Upton Sinclair books, American literature.
The Harlot'S Progress (1733), The Rake'S Progress (Ms., Ca. 1778-1780)
A scandalous double bill reborn: The Harlot s Progress and The Rake s Progress leap from 18th-century pages into a resplendent collector s edition. Step into the bawdy streets and drawing rooms of 18th-century England through two tightly plotted morality tales that trace ambition, vice, and the brittle social codes of their age. The Harlot s Progress (1733) by Theophilus Cibber follows a woman s catastrophic ascent and fall amid urban temptation; The Rake s Progress (Ms., ca. 1778 1780) dramatizes a dissipated young man s descent from promise to ruin. Together they deliver potent social commentary, theatrical wit, and the moral urgency that made these works staples of classic English drama and literary classics. This edition s significance is historical and cultural: long out of print for decades, these plays are carefully restored by Alpha Editions for today s readers and future generations. Meticulously edited and presented as more than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item a cultural treasure for aficionados of 18th-century literature, historical fiction, and British playwrights. Rich with insights into Restoration period influences, the texts illuminate how theatre reflected and shaped public debates about class, vice, and virtue in 18th-century England. Perfect for casual readers captivated by drama and social satire, and for collectors seeking a definitive, beautifully restored edition, this book reconnects modern audiences with two indispensable works of classic English drama and enduring social critique.
The Gentle Shepherd
A lost gem of the Scottish hills returns: laughter, love, and lyricism from the heart of 18th-century Scotland. Allan Ramsay s The Gentle Shepherd is a charming Scottish pastoral comedy that follows the tender fortunes of the shepherd Allan and his beloved, Peggy, woven through village rivalries, mistaken identities, and playful verse. Equal parts rural comedy, pastoral romance, and poetic drama, Ramsay s play captures shepherd life story and countryside customs with warmth, wit, and a native Scots voice that made it a landmark in classic Scottish literature. More than a simple romance, The Gentle Shepherd book is a foundational Allan Ramsay play and an essential piece of 18th-century literature: it crystallizes the pastoral comedy genre while preserving the musical rhythms, dialect, and moral sensibilities of its era. Readers will find a drama rooted in the Scottish countryside drama tradition, with scenes that move between comic misunderstandings and sincere human feeling appealing to casual readers seeking a delightful story and to collectors of historical Scottish plays and literary rarities. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores a work that had been out of print for decades. Carefully edited and revived for today s and future generations, this is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, presented for lovers of classic Scottish literature, historical Scottish play enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by pastoral comedy. Rediscover a timeless pastoral romance that shaped Scotland s literary landscape.
Exiles
A haunting drama of love, memory and moral reckoning James Joyce s Exiles returns to the stage and shelf in a restored collector s edition. Exiles, a play in three acts, probes the fragile ties between love and freedom as an Irish expatriate grapples with jealousy, loyalty and the cost of truth. Set against the intimate backdrop of early 20th-century Dublin and continental exile, the play maps a tense psychological conflict between four characters whose past choices surface with devastating clarity. Joyce s lean, modernist dialogue and sharp stagecraft illuminate themes of love and betrayal, the exile theme, and the search for identity that define his broader James Joyce works. This Alpha Editions release rescues a James Joyce play that was out of print for decades and has been lovingly restored for today s and future generations. Meticulously edited and presented as more than a reprint, this edition is a cultural treasure a must-have for classic theatre collectors and fans of modernist literature alike. Whether you re a casual reader discovering Joyce s dramatic voice or a collector assembling a definitive shelf of early 20th-century drama, this edition offers rich historical significance and literary merit. Perfect for students, scholars, and lovers of literary plays, Exiles stands as an essential work by an Irish playwright who reshaped modern drama. Own the restored, collector s edition and reconnect with a masterpiece of psychological depth and theatrical restraint.
The Italian (Volume 1)
A vanished masterpiece returns: step into a shadowed Italy where love, terror, and secret confession collide. The Italian; or, The Confessional of the Black Penitents is a landmark Italian Gothic novel of tangled passions and hidden crimes. Young Vincentio is torn between love and doom as cloistered monasteries, bitter family secrets, and a web of mysterious confessions propel him through 19th-century suspense and moral peril. Ann Radcliffe s atmospheric storytelling steeped in Gothic romance novel tradition creates a dark romantic thriller where psychological intrigue and the threat of violent revelation keep every page taut with dread and desire. This Alpha Editions restoration brings back a work that was out of print for decades and has been lovingly revived for today s and future generations. Meticulously restored, annotated, and produced as a collector s edition, this volume is not merely a reprint but a cultural treasure for classic literature enthusiasts and new readers alike. Its historical fiction Italy setting, chilling depictions of Italian monastery secrets, and the novel s influence on later drama resonate even alongside Henrik Ibsen literature in their shared exploration of hidden truths and moral crisis. Perfect for fans of classic European mystery and Gothic suspense, The Confessional of the Black Penitents offers both an immersive reading experience and a valuable piece of literary history. Own a restored classic rich in mysterious confessions and enduring emotional power.
I'D Like To Do It Again
A candid invitation to relive a life rich in stagecraft, struggle, and triumph I'd Like to Do It Again is Owen Davis s wry, tender memoir of a life lived in pursuit of stories. In this autobiographical collection, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Owen Davis opens the curtain on his personal journey: childhood memories, the making of a playwright in early 20th century New York, the rhythms of theatrical life, and reflections on marriage, friendship, and creative reinvention. Part nostalgia memoir, part self-discovery book, these personal reflections offer vivid scenes of 20th century life and heartfelt life lessons that resonate with readers today. Davis s reflective writing moves easily between anecdote and insight, delivering both entertainment and historical memoir value. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a work out of print for decades, freshly prepared for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure carefully remastered text with attention to typographic fidelity and historical context ideal for casual readers and classic literature collectors alike. Whether you seek memoir literature that illuminates the theater s golden age or a reflective companion for your own personal journey, Owen Davis s autobiographical stories invite you back onto the stage of life with warmth and wit. Keywords: nostalgia memoir, personal reflections, life experiences, Owen Davis book, autobiographical stories, 20th century life, historical memoir, personal journey, self-discovery book, reflective writing, life lessons, memoir literature.
The Gamester (1753)
A gripping portrait of ruin and restraint The Gamester exposes the human cost of obsession in a story that still reverberates today. Edward Moore s The Gamester (1753) is a powerful moral drama set on the stage of 18th century Britain: a tragic tale of love, honor, and the ruinous pull of gambling addiction. Moore, an important voice among English playwrights, unfolds a tightly plotted tragedy in which a once-respectable gentleman s descent into vice tests family bonds, social standing, and the law. Blending pathos with sharp social observation, the play bridges 18th century literature and the theatrical intensity of British theatre s finest historical plays. This restored Alpha Editions edition returns a classic play long out of print to readers, scholars, and collectors. Meticulously edited and preserved for today s and future generations, this volume is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure that revives a cornerstone of 18th century drama. Readers of Restoration comedy and classic play aficionados will appreciate Moore s moral seriousness and dramatic craft, while casual readers will be swept up in the human drama and social stakes. Perfect for lovers of historical plays, tragedy, and those studying English playwrights, The Gamester reclaims its place in the canon of 18th century literature. Rediscover Edward Moore s incisive voice and a play that still speaks to contemporary concerns about vice, consequence, and redemption.
An Englishwoman'S Adventures In The German Lines
A fearless voice from the heart of conflict: one Englishwoman s real-life odyssey behind enemy lines. In An Englishwoman s Adventures in the German Lines, Ann Gladys Lloyd delivers a vivid World War I memoir that reads like a historical adventure and a personal testament to courage. Fleeing the familiar, Lloyd negotiates civilians, soldiers, and danger as she navigates occupied territory offering a rare Englishwoman in Germany perspective that blends keen observation, wit, and unflinching honesty. This personal wartime account chronicles survival in enemy territory, intimate encounters with German civilians and troops, and the daily realities of life in early 20th century history. Lloyd s narrative is as much about human resilience and moral complexity as it is about frontline events; her female perspective WWI reporting breaks through typical battlefield rhetoric to reveal the private lives and quiet heroism often absent from military histories. Historically significant and emotionally resonant, this restored edition has been out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously restored for today s and future generations, this volume is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that reclaims an essential women s war story. Perfect for readers of historical adventure, collectors of early 20th century history, and anyone seeking a compelling behind enemy lines narrative, Lloyd s work endures as a vivid, indispensable testament to wartime experience. Keywords: World War I memoir, Englishwoman in Germany, Ann Gladys Lloyd, wartime experiences, behind enemy lines, German lines narrative.
The Painted Swan
A haunting portrait of love, art, and betrayal The Painted Swan crackles with the emotional intensity of early 20th-century theatre. Elizabeth Bibesco s The Painted Swan: A Play in Three Acts follows a tightly drawn cast whose private passions collide with public performance, revealing the cost of beauty and the fragility of reputations. Swift, lyrical dialogue and precise stage directions create a classic theatre script designed for the footlights: actors and directors will find a richly layered dramatic literature piece ideal for stage performance script readings or full productions. Scholars and casual readers alike will be drawn into a world of artistic ambition, delicate social maneuvering, and moral ambiguity an historical drama that still speaks to modern audiences. This Alpha Editions release restores a play that had been out of print for decades. Meticulously edited and refreshed for today s readers, this edition of the three-act play is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, preserved for today s theatrical community and future generations. Perfect for those interested in playwriting by Elizabeth Bibesco, early 20th-century plays, and vintage play script collecting, it also serves as a springboard for literary play analysis and theatrical arts coursework. Whether you re a theatre practitioner seeking a compelling stage piece, a student of dramatic literature, or a collector of classic theatre script rarities, The Painted Swan offers enduring drama, historical significance, and the intimate power of a restored masterpiece.
Hearts To Mend
A tender spell for wounded souls Hearts To Mend returns to the stage after decades in the wings. This luminous one-act fantasy play by H. A. Overstreet blends whimsical magic with human warmth, following characters who confront loss, folly, and the small miracles that stitch broken hearts together. Set in an evocative early 20th century fantasy world, Hearts To Mend play unfolds as a short fantasy drama where everyday sorrow collides with gentle enchantment. Overstreet s crisp dialogue and keen sense of character make this fantasy theatre script both lively for performance and deeply moving to read. Themes of redemption, compassion, and quiet wonder resonate through this magical realism play, offering theatre directors a compact one act fantasy drama perfect for stage fantasy performance and readers seeking classic fantasy literature with emotional depth. Historically significant and long out of print, this H. A. Overstreet book has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this edition is a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for classic literature collectors, drama students, and anyone who loves a whimsical fantasy story. Whether you re programming a playhouse season or hunting a hidden classic, this fantasy play for theatre is an invitation to witness healing, hope, and the artful magic of storytelling.
The Collected Works Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 11
A revelation for lovers of daring drama: rediscover Henrik Ibsen s powerful voice in The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 11 restored and reborn for today. This volume gathers Ibsen s incisive explorations of conscience, society, and the human heart, presenting plays that shaped 19th-century drama and the course of modern theater. Read intimate character studies and public confrontations where moral ambiguity, social critique, and psychological depth collide essential reading for anyone drawn to classic Norwegian literature, Scandinavian theater, and the great historical playwrights. Whether you re tracing Ibsen s evolution in the Ibsen complete works or diving into a single provocative play, this collection offers clarity, context, and the dramatic intensity that made his name legendary. Historically significant and meticulously prepared, this edition brings back texts that were out of print for decades republished by Alpha Editions, carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this is a collector s item and a cultural treasure, ideal for classic literature collectors, students of Ibsen literary analysis, and casual readers discovering Ibsen plays collection for the first time. Perfect for both shelf and screen, this volume is available as Ibsen eBook and in print find Ibsen books online and own a definitive piece of theatrical history: Ibsen Vol. 11, where the past s dramatic fire meets the present s insight. Keywords: Henrik Ibsen works, Ibsen dramatic works.
The Goddess Of Reason
A blazing revival of courage, conviction, and the human cost of revolution The Goddess Of Reason returns to dazzle a new generation. Mary Johnston s drama in five acts plunges readers into the fevered streets and shadowed salons of 18th-century France as ideals collide with desire, power, and betrayal. At once a historical drama and a feminist literature milestone, this French Revolution play dramatizes the struggle of women who dare to shape ideology and destiny amid the mob, the court, and the scaffold. Johnston s keen dialogue and theatrical sweep make this five-act play both an emotional spectacle and a thoughtful meditation on revolutionary themes, conscience, and the price of reason. Long out of print, this edition has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously edited for readability and fidelity to the original text, it brings back one of Mary Johnston s most provocative works for readers, scholars, and collectors. More than a reprint, this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for fans of classic plays, students of 18th-century France theater, and anyone drawn to women s empowerment drama. Perfect for casual readers discovering historical drama or classic literature collectors seeking a restored Mary Johnston drama, The Goddess Of Reason bridges past and present reminding us that the debates of the French Revolution still echo today. Keywords: The Goddess Of Reason, Mary Johnston drama, five-act play, historical drama, French Revolution play, feminist literature, 18th-century France theater, women's empowerment drama, classic plays, revolutionary themes, Mary Johnston books, drama literature.
The Inean Debacle
A millennia after the events of Siege of Ardon, the Ineans have recovered from the brink of extinction and are set on getting revenge. They stumble upon a struggling Earth whose inhabitants remind them of the Ardons. They set their sights on conquering the planet and killing everyone. While the government of Earth makes deals with the enemy, one person stands in their way. Earth's space fleet outguns the Ineans, but the leaders lack the will to fight for their citizens. Captain Shawn Hackett travels to Inea on an old and failing starship to sign the peace agreement, only to uncover a conspiracy embedded in the highest levels of Earth's government. Hackett must combine forces with another volatile and equally dangerous race to stop a war, save Earth, and return alive.
The Greek Tragedies
Chicago's renowned translations of the greatest surviving plays of ancient Greece, collected into a single volume. Drawn from the authoritative third editions of David Grene and Richmond Lattimore's collections of the complete Greek tragedies, expertly updated by Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most, this collection brings together seventeen of the greatest surviving plays of ancient Greece. Combining accuracy, poetic immediacy, and clarity of presentation, the masterpieces of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides have been rendered so compellingly in English that they remain the definitive translations. Each text has been carefully updated to bring it even closer to the ancient Greek original while retaining the vibrancy for which Chicago's versions are famous. Alongside the plays, this edition includes an introduction to the life and work of each tragedian; an introduction to each play offering essential information about its first production, plot, and reception through the centuries; and notes addressing textual uncertainties. Featuring lively translations by eminent classicists and authors including Anne Carson, Robert Fitzgerald, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, Oliver Taplin, Emily Townsend Vermeule, and Elizabeth Wyckoff, this is an indispensable anthology for any reader of the foundational works of Western drama, art, and life.
Abandoned Mansions of the Northeast
A celebration and memorial to beautiful, abandoned homes from the Northeastern United States.At what point does a house become a home? Is it simply when we familiarize ourselves with it? Perhaps it's more profound than that.In truth, a house becomes a home when we entrust it with enough memories that it knows us as well as we know it. However, this begs another question: After everyone leaves, and a house no longer has someone to watch over it, does it cease being a home? This question is not so easily answered. Unless, of course, you've personally spent time in an old house, especially one that knew generations of families. If you have, then you know the answer: Once a house becomes a home, it never forgets.This book exists to serve as a celebration and memorial to beautiful, abandoned homes from the Northeastern United States. Some are grand in scope and scale, others intimate and personal, but all are reflections of the families which they once held dear.
Forgotten Virginia Volume Volume II
Captures new abandoned and decaying sites across Virginia, preserving their history.In his first book, Forgotten Virginia, Sean Toler photographically documented many of the abandoned places he'd been capturing on camera for nearly a decade. In the years since the publishing of that book, he has been busily travelling the back roads of Virginia hoping to digitally capture many more abandoned and decaying places and things. In fact, he has hundreds of locations that he still wants to visit across the state, marked with little green flags on his Google Maps account.In this second volume you will find new locations not covered in his first book, some of them iconic. He hopes that as you view the photographs and read the accounts in this book, you feel as though you are accompanying him visiting each location. He also hopes that you will gain a new appreciation and reverence for these magnificent edifices scattered across our wonderful Commonwealth that have long since known the everyday presence of those who once lived and/or worked in them.Many of the locations featured in the first book are no longer standing, as well as some that you will see in this book. This is the race against time that all abandonment photographers face, which is why the effort has been made to preserve them digitally for you all to enjoy in this second volume of Forgotten Virginia.
Thought Runners
In a world where appearances often mask deeper truths, Thought Runners follows River on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and awakening. When the stage lights fade, and the carefully constructed roles of family, faith, and friendship begin to blur, they are forced to confront the gap between who they are expected to be and who they truly are.Balancing the weight of secrets with the desire for freedom, Thought Runners explores the universal search for identity, belonging, and meaning. At once raw and uplifting, it captures the turbulent emotions of youth - the intensity of friendship, the sting of betrayal, and the quiet strength that comes from finding your own voice.Perfect for readers of contemporary coming-of-age fiction and fans of heartfelt, spiritually infused storytelling, Thought Runners is a reminder that even in life's most uncertain moments, we each hold the power to step into the light of our truest selves.
D矇J? Vu
Zenia raised in the shadow of violence and rejection, escapes life in a final act of despair: she takes her own life. Trapped in the liminal space between life and death, she awakens in a dreamlike world born from her own paintings. With blood indelibly staining her hands and the memory of her death lost to oblivion, she encounters Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld. Refusing to submit to the fate Persephone imposes upon her, Zenia is condemned for her defiance, a sentence to wander the depths of Hades, where her soul is considered unlawful. There, she must uncover the truth behind her death, the only way to cleanse the blood from her hands and reclaim her destiny.As she journeys through the surreal underworld, guided by voices both familiar and deceiving, Zenia meets three figures who marked turning points in her life: Theodore, a brother paralyzed by his own fear; Eleonore, a former friend and treacherous ally; and Alexander, the dark figure who stole her innocence and the last person she saw before her death.D矇j? Vu is a poetic journey through the ruins of the soul. The story weaves together classical narration with contemporary themes of gender identity, social rejection, and rebirth. Its structure echoes the Chorus and the poetic dialogue of ancient Greek tragedy, reimagined through a modern literary lens. Through lyrical prose and fragmented memory, D矇j? Vu explores the struggle for self-acceptance and the fundamental right to exist.Will Zenia seize control of her fate, or will she be consumed by the blood of her guilt, paying the price for her crime?
Oedipus the King, Second Edition
An updated stand-alone edition of Sophocles's Oedipus the King taken from Chicago's renowned translations of the Greek tragedies. Over the years, David Grene and Richmond Lattimore's Complete Greek Tragedies have been the preferred translations of millions of readers--for personal libraries, individual study, and classroom use. Drawn from the authoritative third edition of the University of Chicago Press's classic series, this updated stand-alone edition of Grene's Oedipus the King renders the original Greek in clear, vivid, and poetic English for a new generation to savor. Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most's introduction to Sophocles's searing tale of jealousy, rage, and revenge provides essential information about the play's first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond.
In Spite of it All
Kevin is a gifted chef and devoted father, battling kidney failure. With only his daughters to keep him grounded, he struggles through many emotions. Just when all seems lost, a young woman brings hope to his life. This book is a tribute to a man who struggled, endured, and inspired. It is also a lifeline for those navigating relational pain, grief, or silent battles- especially men who may not always feel permission to speak their truth. A powerful testament to the beauty of reconciliation, the strength found in vulnerability and the legacy of love that endures beyond goodbye.
The War Rings
Could Marta revisit the tragedy befallen her family? Because telling them meant she would be reliving it all over again.Marta has brought up the three children in Britain, but now she must tell them what happened to their parents. Can she do it? Alida and Dieter's love story is so beautiful despite what was happening in Germany. But Marta also lost her parents and other sister, leaving her the sole survivor in her family. They were all victims of the deadly Nazis as were thousands of people all over Europe.Were they ready for the truth?Based on a true story. A romance that will delight and a world of sorrow.
Aruban Escape
Samantha Rose, a junior lawyer at the prestigious Chicago law firm of Gouge, Driller, and Hammer, is struggling with both professional and personal challenges. After receiving a nasty letter from a client, she leaves work early, battling the bitter Chicago winter weather and memories of her failed relationship with Terry Steele, a charismatic senior partner at the firm. Through her reflections, we learn about their intense romance that ended badly when Terry chose a golf trip over their anniversary, and his subsequent attempts to force her out of the firm. Samantha's background is also revealed, including details about her father, Captain Owen Rose, a decorated US Navy officer who died on a mysterious mission, leaving Samantha a significant inheritance that allowed her to purchase her luxury penthouse condo.Samantha's luck takes an unexpected turn when she receives a mysterious courier envelope at her home, inviting her to meet with Clive Jonas, Vice President of Customer Relations at The Communal National Bank. Despite the terrible winter weather, she makes her way to the bank's headquarters, where she meets not only Clive Jonas but also the surprisingly young and handsome bank president, Peter Hutton. To her shock, they announce that she has won the bank's customer promotion - a 10-day all-expenses-paid first-class trip to Aruba. The prize includes luxury accommodations, spending money, and various pre-arranged activities. Samantha, still processing the news, begins to see this as a perfect escape from her stressful life and Chicago's harsh winter.Eager to share this unexpected gift, Samantha decides to invite her best friend, Sophia Wright, to join her on the trip. .Samantha and Sophia spend an afternoon researching Aruba, creating an extensive list of activities and attractions they want to visit. They explore Facebook forums, read reviews, and watch videos about the island. While shopping for vacation clothes with Sophia, Samantha returns to her office to find Terry Steele waiting in an intoxicated state. His usually impeccable appearance is disheveled, and his behavior is erratic. The confrontation marks a significant shift in their dynamic, with Samantha maintaining her composure while Terry appears increasingly desperate. The chapter ends with Samantha receiving confirmation of their flight arrangements from Tracy Brown, along with a detailed list of vendors who will provide services as part of the prize package. Sophia advises Samantha to be cautious about Terry's strange behavior.In a tense meeting in Samantha's office, Terry Steele reveals his criminal activities. He confesses to embezzling client trust funds to invest in a suspicious Venezuelan development project, and worse, attempting to illegally access the trust accounts from Samantha's father's estate. He desperately asks Samantha to help cover his tracks by making the transfers appear legal. Samantha firmly refuses and orders him to leave. Following Sophia's advice, Samantha meets with bank president Peter Hutton and FBI agent Fred Joyce regarding Terry Steele's attempted fraud. They reveal that Terry is under investigation for multiple federal crimes and will be arrested while Samantha is away on vacation. Clive Jonas arranges for Henry, their trusted driver, to take Samantha and Sophia to the airport for their early morning flight. The vacation finally begins as Henry picks up Samantha and an exuberant Sophia for their early morning drive to O'Hare Airport. The chapter follows their journey through the First Class lounge, where they indulge in mimosas and gourmet breakfast while watching other travelers. On the plane, they review their detailed vacation plans, including their stay at the award-winning Bucuti and Tara resort.
Opus
Her name is OPUS and she is a sniper - and mercenary.She lives in one of the world' s most closed, violent and shady parallel societies where only very few outsiders are welcome.She is paid by governmentalism or factions to engage in assassinations, executions and massakres ofte with hidden agendas and always with plausible deniability.Then one day she finds herself not the hunter but the hunted.And that is when all hell breaks lose.Friends become enemies. Bonds are broken. Lovers become expendable. Trust disappear.She sacrifices everything to survive and avenge the betrayal and loss she suffers. But in the midst of it all she forgets one thing.....to protect her own sanity.Welcome to the world of Military Contractors - where a Human life is worth everything and nothimg.
Macbeth
A tale of unbridled greed and an insatiable thirst for power set in eleventh-century Scotland, Macbeth has long been recognized as Shakespeare's fastest-moving tragedy, combining relentless narrative momentum with a profound examination of how psychological coercion mixed with personal ambition can lead to murder - and how individual impulses can shape both a man's own destiny and the course of history. Written in around 1606 and published in the First Folio of 1623, Macbeth is presented here in a fully annotated edition that will make the text accessible to twenty-first-century readers, enabling them to appreciate its poetry andencouraging them to delve deeper into its variegated and complex history. Textual Approach: Light editorial approach making the text more accessible to modern readers - Meticulous editing, faithful to the first Folio of 1623 - Over 900 textual notes for a clearer or fuller understanding of a word, sentence or passage - Historical notes at the end of the book Additional notes about variants - Appendix with modernised and annotated Holinshed text - Includes Middleton's witches' songs - Takes into consideration all modern Shakespeare scholarship - Provides new insight into one of Shakespeare's major tragedies.
With Love and a Major Organ
Anabel sends her heart to a man she meets on the subway, and he disappears with it. George is on the run but keeps getting distracted by feelings he's never had before. Mona has resorted to virtual speed-dating to try and feel connected to the real world. Then a stranger appears on her doorstep in search of a missing heart... Poetic, funny, and deeply original, With Love and A Major Organ examines the universally trying task of reconciling the head and the heart, and the need for connection in our ever-changing world.
Petra Rephotographed
Petra Rephotographed represents an exploration of time and change across the iconic archaeological city of Petra, Jordan, through repeat photography--meticulously replicating historic images of the landscape and monuments a century later.In the early 1920s, retired civil engineer Sir Alexander Kennedy set out to explore and photograph the archaeological wonder of Petra, an ancient city of ruins nestled in the striking Jordanian Highlands. Armed only with a field camera of the day, Sir Kennedy captured the Rose Red City's magnificent features: dramatic stone fa癟ades, sweeping vistas, and hewn carvings--shedding light on what was then a mostly untouristed region. One hundred years later, Dr. Kaelin Groom, a noted heritage scientist and geographer with over a decade of experience in Petra, retraces Sir Kennedy's footsteps with a modern field camera, meticulously rephotographing his 100-year-old images in the contemporary landscape. Studying Petra a century later, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Dr. Groom visualizes the profound resiliency of the indomitable Rose Red City through modern imagery and observes the influence humans have had on the landscape for generations. Petra Rephotographed takes the reader on a historic photographic journey, incorporating meticulously replicated images of the past which help the reader visualize changes and evolution of the archaeological city's iconic monuments and timeless landscapes.
Anthology 2025
Anthology 2025 is a selection of written works, fiction and non-fiction, poetry, prose, short-stories, as presented to Bayside Writers' Group over the course of 2025. This work is meant as a footprint for the various writers who participated and is a fair representation of all the members of this group.
No Great Mischief
The long history of the Clan MacDonald begins in 1779 as Calum Ruadh leaves Scotland to begin a new life on Cape Breton Island. Haunted by the stories and songs of the ancestry, two brothers seek to reconcile their past with their present. From the writer of Glenn and Inexpressible Island (Scirocco Drama) comes this adaptation from the award-winning novel by Alistair MacLeod.
