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A gripping collection of weird and fantastical stories of supernatural and unbelievable happenings. "Pomegranate Seed" by Edith Wharton; "The Tiger" by Hugh Walpole; "When I Was Dead" by Vincent O'Sullivan; "The Fire" by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne; "Satan's Circus" by Eleanor Smith; "The Coffin Merchant" by Richard Middleton; and more tall stories....

Jude is dragged out of alt-country obscurity, out of the dismal loop of booze and sadness baths and the boundless, insatiable loneliness, to scrub up and fly to Australia for a last, desperate comeback tour. Hardly worth getting out of bed for - and he wouldn't, if it weren't for Coreen. But Coreen is dead. And, worse than that, she's married. Jude's swan song tour becomes instead a terminal descent into the sordid past, into the meaning hidden in forgotten songs, and into Coreen's madness diary, there to awaken something far worse than her ghost.

Caesar lives on a farm with his owner, Lori. Caesar is a retriever who loves playing in the field of bluebells while protecting the farm. Lori puts two gnomes in her garden for decoration. Caesar thinks something is not right about them. The next May when Lori and Caesar visit their bluebell field, it is destroyed. The fairies are worried. Their queen is missing! Caesar knows the gnomes are involved. Can Caesar find the Queen and fix the mess?

This book answers the question: "how do we do all that amazing stuff with computers?" by going beyond explaining how computers work, to talking about how we use the things that computers do to invent new things and to make all kinds of wonderful things happen. Along the way, the listener will get a glimpse into the inside story of how we got to where we are with computers, get an understanding of how some of the "tricks" are done, clear up a misconception or two, and get insight into where things are going and what is possible.

Have you wondered what it'd be like to be financially free? Have you imagined how it would feel like if money wasn't an issue? Are you done hearing about wealth and ready to create some for yourself? Not sure where to start, or which online business model is best to start making money online? This book will give you the steps and strategies you need to start building passive income streams. These beginner business models are great models that anyone can start.

When mystery novelist David Reid marries his British editor, Kate, they seem perfectly matched. But soon Kate spirals into a deep sadness and, within two years, leaves.Just as the shock of her absence sets in, David gets word that Kate has been struck and killed by a subway train. Was her death an accident? A suicide? A murder?A tortured soul, David becomes obsessed with the works of Johannes Vermeer and, as he tries to uncover the truth about his wife, becomes fixated on two of the Dutch master’s paintings featuring beautiful, unknowable women.The more David learns, the less he wants to know — especially when he discovers Kate had been having an affair. Soon he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and betrayal, and facing the chilling question: How much do we really know about those we love?

Nick Copeland is an ad man. Correction: was an ad man. He’s been living the pretty-good life, but somewhere under the mountain of bills is buried whatever happiness he had. Nick Copeland is an ad man. Correction: was an ad man. He’s been living the pretty-good life, but somewhere under the mountain of bills is buried whatever happiness he had. Desperate, Nick looks for work at a job fair, but instead reconnects with an old college friend who’s in it even deeper.

The truth is that not everyone can grow cannabis outdoors. Nowadays, people choose to grow their weed indoors where they can enjoy privacy and the discretion of cultivating the best cannabis strains within the safe confines of their homes. You may be thinking – indoors or outdoors? The good news is that there is a large variety of top strains of cannabis that can be cultivated with ease indoors.

Elena verliebt sich in den Neuzugang an ihrer Highschool: Stefano. Und auch hinter seiner Fassade brodelt es. Elena erinnert ihn an seine tragische Liebe vor 400 Jahren, denn er ist ein Vampir...

You're Breathing. You're Lucky. is a powerful reminder that life itself is the ultimate opportunity. In a world full of distractions and doubt, this book urges you to stop waiting for the “right time” and start becoming who you were meant to be—right now. It's a wake-up call to take action, live with intention, and make your mark while you still have the breath to do it.

With her husband dead and a broken foot, Wendy Haskins will be plunged deep into the ultimate test of survival. Aided by a transgender girl named Gail, they will have to traverse through one nightmare scenario after another in a desperate attempt to reach town before it is too late.

Mark Noble plans a surprise proposal to his girlfriend during a Caribbean vacation. But before he can pop the question, she disappears, and his father - a world-famous celebrity doctor who seems to have perfected mind-control - is killed in a mysterious fire back home. While searching for his girlfriend, Mark finds himself chased by two thugs, and the race is on to find out the truth of her disappearance before it’s too late. Mark’s investigation uncovers a sinister connection and a secret he doesn’t even know he possesses.

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing ...

Jasper has been searching for home all her life. After a divorce, she is doing her best to rebuild her life. Coming to Tearmann Island was an opportunity of a lifetime, her first large estate. The money she earns from this job will enable her to start the process of buying a house, giving her a long awaited home. As soon as she arrives on island, she is embraced by people she didn’t plan for. People were not a part of her plan, especially the hot, amber eyed man that is doing everything in his power to break down her iron walls. It doesn’t help that the tiny woman who is responsible for...

Gemma arrives on Tearmann Island broken and alone. After losing her best friend and husband, her move across the country is the last ditch effort to survive her grief. Her hope has dwindled to barely a shadow inside her and she spends her days in a cycle of habits and obligations. That is until the local hardware store owner forces her out of her pain and breathes life into her grey existence. Meeting new friends and forming lasting relationships is all she has wanted. Henry has watched those around him find their mates and nothing could make him happier. Until Gemma blows his nice quiet ...

Immortals, Witches, Werewolves and Vampires. The four races have lived for thousands of years. Over two thousand years ago, there was a war, The Blood War. The races were divided on how to live alongside the Mortals. Some wanted to leave them to learn their own way; others wanted to rule over them. This caused The Blood War and almost brought the four races to extinction. The war was won in a river of blood. The Mortals would be left alone. Now in the present day the tension between races is growing. Could the forbidden love between an Immortal and a Vampire once again bring war? Can the ...

Letters of Magic is a book of 7 men and women who each share a personal letter of magic to someone they believe inspired their own magic to become the pivotal people they are today. It is filled with love and dedication to those who helped inspire them. A tribute to those influential carriers of magic. Saying thank you to them with profound respect. It is filled with inspiration. It is filled with love. It is filled with life. It is filled with hope. It is filled with a deep dedication. All weaved into each letter of magic. Contributing Authors: Blair Hayse, Brooke J. Coleman, Charlie ...

Jessica Adler fell in love with her best friend when she was five years old. They planned their wedding at 10 and he lost interest at 14. The pain of that loss has plagued her through her life. Now, at forty, after a miserable failed marriage she is back in her tiny hometown trying to avoid the gossips, the matchmakers, and him. Jared Wyatt fell in love with his best friend at five. He proposed to her when he was 10 and she shut him out at 14. He vowed to be whatever she needed him to be but he didn't plan on being nothing. After a successful pro football career he is back in his tiny ...

A horse in danger. A farm full of suspects. A cat detective is on his own and out of element. When cat detective Gatsby is called out to the Blue Moon horse farm to investigate a possible murder attempt on an ex-racehorse, he finds that the farm is a hotbed of new rivalries and old grudges. With no help from his housebound partner Yoshi, Gatsby finds himself out of his element and in the line of fire. For the first time in Petectives history, Gatsby’s on his own and can’t rely on Yoshi to unravel a deadly mystery. Or can he?Come enjoy the latest adventure of the Petectives, a mystery ...

This podcast focuses on topics in pop culture, entertainment, sports, and music, specifically rap, hip-hop, and R&B. Broadcasting, Streaming, And Recorded live from H-Town. Just some brothers from the south that love to get together and give you our perspectives on events and hope that you get some entertainment and laughs from it. This show derived from our wild conversations, so we decided to turn it into podcast format. Please like, follow, share, and subscribe.