Novedades

My sister, Jovita Corral Gamboa, passed away recently. She was a very special person who embodied kindness, caring, love, and grace. She had a heart that knew no bounds and the capacity to give generously of herself to anyone lucky enough to have known her. On my part, I shared an extraordinary bond with her growing up, and my earliest memories of her were a constant source of comfort, support, and a nourishing spirit. That continued as she remained an integral part of my life, sharing every joy and challenge and providing me with countless memories I will always treasure. As a writer, I ...

דמות בדיונית שרוצה לנקום בסופר שהכניס אותה להיריון והדביק אותה באיידס, יוצר שנפטר מניתוח פשוט ומספר את סיפור חייו ואהבתו לרקדנית שרצתה להיות משוררת, פילוסוף יווני שמצייץ בטוויטר, כותב ישראלי מתוסכל בברלין שלאחר האפוקליפסה מגלה את גיבור ספרו הקודם יושב לידו בבר, סופר מזדקן ומוכר את נשמתו לשטן... דמויות אלו ועוד רבות אחרות ממלאות את דפי קובץ הסיפורים הראשון של המשורר מתי שמואלוף. כולן מכרסמות בשוליו של עולם הספרות, מידפקות על דלתו ומבקשות במפגיע להתקבל, להיאהב, להיראות, על אף ועל כל פגמיהן.

The diwaniya, or men's gathering, is an institution unique to Kuwait. These discussion groups, which vary according to education level and social class, provide a vehicle for exchange in many areas — business, politics, gossip, and the like. But sometimes, when the evening lags, the storyteller of the group will make an offering. The narrator of the tales herein presented is Yacoub, who uses the forum to expose his political views in the guise of fable. And for the reader naive to Islam and the Middle East milieu, the anecdotes may provide an introduction to the area.

Mehr als Börek und Baklava – Kurzgeschichten aus der Türkei. Tauchen Sie ein in eine faszinierende Welt voller Farben, Aromen und mitreißender Geschichten! In dieser außergewöhnlichen Sammlung entführt Sie „Mehr als Börek und Baklava“ an die Küsten des Marmarameers, in die verwinkelten Gassen Istanbuls und auf die magischen Basare Ankaras. Erleben Sie die schneebedeckten Gipfel Ostanatoliens genauso wie die lebendigen Stadtviertel Izmirs und lassen Sie sich von den unverwechselbaren Kulturen, Traditionen und Landschaften verzaubern.

Una serie de cuentos que, de alguna manera, tienen conexión con la noche. Para los amantes de la oscuridad, aunque no sean vampiros.

Not your traditional Latter Day Saint story... Internationally renowned horror writer Eran Pollak has recently relocated to Anytown, USA, the first big move since his marriage ended. His new admin assistant, Roxy, will keep him organized and on-task, despite his unusual, near-debilitating anxiety about being in close proximity to women... a condition made much worse since the divorce. Eran's desire to sequester himself away and just work is continually tested by his friendly neighbors, as they try to bring him out of his reclusion. Gradually, through their perseverance and love, he is ...

Sparks fly on and off the ice in this sizzling hockey short story romance, where passion battles betrayal, and love is the ultimate prize. Callie Hamilton is a force of nature in the male-dominated world of the NHL. A brilliant coach with an iron will, she's determined to prove that she belongs. But when an anonymous betrayal threatens to derail her hard-won career and throw her team, the Ice hawks, into chaos, everything she's fought for is at stake. Nikolai Kovalev, the Ice Hawks' enigmatic goalie, is a wall on the ice and a heartbreaker off it. He's as infuriating as he is talented, and ...

Shusaku Endo (1923-1996), widely considered one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, is known for his historical novels, which masterfully probe the encounters between the cultures and religions of East and West from a Japanese Catholic perspective. A salient and curious theme in his work is the unique image of a maternal God, and a concomitant sense of loss and longing for maternal love.

No bairro carioca do Andaraí, dona Sebastiana e Feliciano Campossolo Nunes, chefe de seção do Tesouro Nacional, tentam arranjar pretendentes para a filha Mariazinha, uma jovem bonita de 20 anos. Entre os pretendentes, o mato-grossense Fortunato Guaicuru, um bacharel de direito vaidoso e cheio de artifícios para impressionar, e o carioca Simplício Fontes, um rapaz simples, honesto e dedicado ao seu trabalho.

Um cinturão e outros contos de Graciliano Ramos apresenta três histórias pessoais do autor, nas quais ele revisita sua infância e os desafios enfrentados no início do século XX. Em Um cinturão, Graciliano recorda como, pela primeira vez, entrou em contato com a "justiça" por meio das surras de cinturão dadas por seus pais. Já em O menino da mata e seu cão Piloto, ele recorda a infância no sertão, quando encontra um livro de capa amarelada que o faz descobrir os mistérios da escuta.

Short Stories Socrates The elder wants me to learn. AFRICA is a space as big as several galaxies. It’s a planet unto itself. It’s a world with no boundaries. AFRICA is space itself. You go into AFRICA, and never come out. It’s the rabbit hole. It’s Alice in Wonderland. Accept what you see. Change what you can. Don’t, what you can’t. Respect AFRICA. It’s everything humanity came from, and everything humanity is going to, it’s the ALPHA, and the OMEGA. You can’t count the wars going on here because the wars keep changing. America sends its Special Forces here to train good-...

Short Stories Lucky Hit This guy comes out of nowhere. Africa is a space as big as several galaxies. It’s a planet unto itself. It’s a world with no boundaries. AFRICA is space itself. You go into AFRICA, and never come out. It’s the rabbit hole. It’s Alice in Wonderland. Accept what you see. Change what you can. Don’t, what you can’t. Respect AFRICA. It’s everything humanity came from, and everything humanity is going to, it’s the ALPHA, and the OMEGA. You can’t count the wars going on here because the wars keep changing. America sends its Special Forces here to train ...

Short Stories Waiting for a Bullet I train guys who want to kill me. And I train guys who would die for me. Sometimes the guys I'm trying to train switch sides. Sometimes the bad guys infiltrate my guys. The odds of someone shooting me from behind are greater than the odds of the bullet coming from ahead of me. Maybe today it will be an ambush. Maybe tonight it will come while I'm asleep. Maybe while I'm taking a shit. God, I hope it doesn't come while I'm taking a shit. THIS IS THE RABBIT HOLE. UP THERE IS WHERE YOU CAME IN FROM. DOWN HERE IS WHERE YOU ARE NOW. OR IS IT THE OTHER WAY ...

The Unburdened Path: A Novel of Forgiveness, Grace, and Redemption When a past betrayal resurfaces, Sarah, a dedicated church member, finds herself trapped in a cycle of anger and resentment. Outwardly devout, she's inwardly consumed by a pain that threatens to unravel her faith and her community ties. Set against the stunning backdrop of North Vancouver, British Columbia, The Unburdened Path follows Sarah's arduous journey towards forgiveness. Guided by the gentle wisdom of a fellow churchgoer and the unwavering support of her pastor, Sarah confronts her deepest wounds and grapples with ...

A black cat comes into the lives of a family in small town Ohio. Seen from the perspective of the family basset hound.

Volume 5 of the Half-a-Rat Short Story Science Fiction series. Earth has been abandoned by humans for over 4600 years until a single astronaut crash lands near The City populated by genetically engineered animals. They have survived on a post apocalyptic earth with the aid of an enigmatic AI. Dark Days Ahead follows Half-a-Rat and a team from The City to retrieve another group of humans and attempt to stop an ancient threat from destroying all remaining life on earth.

A compilation of eleven stories reveals the character and temperament of Texans. In The Last Wolf In Travis County an aged veteran of WWI and WWII thinks wolves have returned to Travis County when his pet goats are attacked. His wife returns from Austin to discover her home in an uproar. In The Fishing Trip two older women venture a road trip to Lake Whitney where they tell stories while fishing and experience a thrilling encounter with a large snake and a big fish. In The Suitcase lives are changed when a young girl insists on buying a certain dilapidated suitcase against her mother’s ...

I dessa sex berättelser undersöker Linda Skugge kärlekens vägar och villovägar.

Everything was going well for myself, just doing what made me happy. Of course, the possessive, handsome silver fox tycoon had to make a mess of things.

All three volumes of It’s Scary Story Time, bundled into one massive, bone-chilling collection. These 65 tales, woven in a gripping true-story style, will haunt your nights and stalk your dreams!