Modern Drama

Now is the chance to make him mine! Kenya: From the depths of my heart, I've harbored a persistent desire for him, an aspiration that has endured through time. Regrettably, in his eyes, I've existed solely as a fleeting presence, perhaps a relic of the past—a girl, not yet recognized for the woman I've become. In the present moment, an opportunity unfolds before me, a chance to unveil the depth of my being and demonstrate that there is more to us than he has perceived. I yearn for him to realize that our connection has the potential to blossom into something extraordinary, a bond that ...

In an increasingly fast-paced world, equally fast decision-making skills are seen as a strength. When we are constantly presented with so many options to choose from, a quick and dirty decision doesn't always seem like a bad thing. When it comes to things we don't like in friends, family, work, or relationships we are often fast to judge and label them as red flags. What we don't realise, however, is that this mindset is causing us to lose our ability to manage difficult situations.

Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates—a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. The kind of place where no one will notice if Jane lifts the discarded tchotchkes and jewelry off the side tables of her well-heeled clients. Where no one will think to ask if Jane is her real name. But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Recently widowed, Eddie is Thornfield Estates’ most mysterious resident.

My first love. A Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball. And a secret that could ruin everything. The day of my divorce, I don’t feel free—I'm broken. A single mom, barely holding it together, with no idea how to start over. Then a masked stranger kisses me like he owns me. And I let him—because for one reckless moment, I want to forget. But when the mask comes off, I’m staring into the eyes of the man who shattered me in another life. Callum Reid. My first love. My greatest heartbreak. Six years ago, he walked away to chase his rock-and-roll dreams. And I ran straight into the arms of ...

This collection of masterful reinterpretations brilliantly demystifies and breathes new life into Shakespeare's work, demonstrating the continued resonance of a playwright whose popularity remains more than 400 years after his death. Now, the passion, heartbreak, deception, reconciliation, and mortality of Shakespeare’s originals can be understood by all, without the need to cross-reference to an enjoyment-sapping study guide.

Good girls get cuddled. Bad girls get spanked... then cuddled. FIONA I never knew my father. I've never called anyone Daddy before. So... when I did it for the first time as a joke to Grey, my best friend's older brother, it was like all of a sudden something clicked. It was hot. It was right. It made me crave more. I may be an eighteen year old virgin with no real experience to speak of, but I've got quite the imagination... And I've read plenty of romance novels to know exactly what I'd like to do with Grey. I know what I want him to do to me, too. Please, Daddy... I promise I'll be a ...

When a groundbreaking experiment in 2029 goes disastrously wrong, the entire United States is transported to 1938, replacing the America of that era. Suddenly, modern technology, culture, and people are thrust into a world on the brink of World War II. For President Luke Stuart, who was optimistic about the start of his era as the youngest President ever, this is no longer the future he was elected to lead—it’s a past fraught with peril, prejudice, and the looming shadow of global war. Faced with hardened leaders like Hitler, Stalin, and Churchill, Stuart must navigate alliances, ...

Frankenstein is infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement and is also considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Includes introduction and commentary by Mary Shelley. Required reading for any fan of science fiction and horror genres. A classic.

Two years ago, sangria flowed and laughter echoed at a suburban Pleasure Party—until jealousy walked in with a loaded gun. The survivors thought the nightmare ended that day. They were wrong. Someone's been watching. Waiting. Learning their new secrets—the ones born in the blood-soaked aftermath of that afternoon. Now this invisible puppet master is ready to play, and the price of silence is devastating. As the women reunite in the wake of tragedy, a sinister game begins. Blackmail slithers into their perfect lives, threatening everything they've rebuilt. Marriages crack. Careers ...

Meet Julie Quinn, Madison Ave. climber and soon to be Mrs. Bradley Scholer, the drop-dead genius behind those daring Voguespreads. Like her bestie, Kate, Julie is the quintessential New Yorker: bright, bold, and hell bent on the future, and now, on the eve of her 30th birthday, she's this close to being home in every sense of the word. Her parents, god rest them, would be proud. But life never plays straight. Just as Julie's about to cash in on her dreams, she looses everything--her career, her fiancé, even her faith in the future. Hope finds its way to her in the folds of a letter from ...

Being a chef in the highly competitive food truck scene of Bluebell Falls means I don’t have much time for romance. But try telling that to my mom. With my sister’s wedding around the corner, she’s on a mission to set me up with every eligible bachelor she can find. The solution? A fake boyfriend. (Where can I find one of those anyway?) When Chase Martin, my too-hot-for-the-kitchen boss, volunteers to be my date, I can't say no. He'll be at the wedding anyway, and pretending to be in a relationship with him for a weekend is better than enduring Mom’s matchmaking marathon. It’s ...

THE HEART-BREAKER Once upon a time, Jade James, prided herself on her ability to avoid being tied down to anyone. Instead of putting all of her dreams into a man, she focused on her education and climbing the corporate ladder. Now, knocking on thirty, the self-proclaimed heart-breaker is ready for love. But she hasn’t quite met anyone that rocks her world. That is until she meets Max. Max is mysterious, endearing, and sexy. The moment he and Jade lock eyes - she’s hooked. As soon as they get together, things instantly get steamy. Jade's dilemma? The connection she has with Max ...

"It has everything every reader craves for mystery, thrill, romance, plot that stays with you!" - Amazon Reader The bonds of family are unbreakable. From bestselling Author Sapna Bhog comes a new romance series of friendship, loyalty, lies and betrayal. He never expected to run into her… SHAURYA RAJPOOT is a man of many secrets. A sudden meeting with Myra Gupta changes the course of his life. Bound by a vow to his family, Shaurya keeps her at a distance…until she shatters all the barriers between them. Staying away from her soon becomes impossible, resisting her…unimaginable. She ...

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

An essay included in Emma Goldman’s 1910 collection Anarchism and Other Essays. This essay argues that the modern drama (live plays in theatres) can spread radical thought and disseminate new values. Each performance operates through the double channel of dramatist and interpreter. Affecting as it does both mind and heart, it is the strongest force in developing social discontent.

(Loosely inspired by the story of Hosea & Gomer)Karalee “Kream” Stokes isn’t the type of woman you find in a church pew. She’s the kind of woman people whisper about—beautiful, broken, and bound to a man who’s as dangerous as he is controlling. Deacon Ross Davis knows better. But when God tells him to love her anyway, Ross risks everything—his reputation, his house, even his celibacy—to bring her home. But healing ain’t holy oil and hallelujahs. Especially not when you’re running from shame, trauma, and secrets the church ain’t ready to hear. As Karalee tries to ...

Aurora Sinclair is about to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a small town baker. There's only one problem. The rundown bakery she inherited from her Uncle Jim is in serious need of repairs. How does Randall Woods fit into this equation? He's the best (and grumpiest) man for the job. The lumberjack with a troubled past knows exactly what Aurora needs to get her uncle's old bakery up and running in no time. If he's willing to help, that is... And who better to convince him than the sweetest new resident of Love Springs! Aurora bakes up a plan to persuade the grumpy lumberjack to help. ...

Modern begins on a specific day—March 22, 1905—at a specific place: the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, where works of art we recognize as modern were first exhibited. Philip Hook illuminates how this new art came to be—and how truly shocking it was. We witness movement upon movement that burst forth in dizzying succession: Fauvism, Expressionism, Primitivism, Symbolism, Cubism, Futurism, and Abstract. His vivid accounts breathe new life into the work and times of nearly two hundred artists, and whose collective genius was understood and appreciated by few at the time.

Their lives weren’t meant to collide… She is known as the Sehgal Princess—beautiful, cold and unattainable. After a scandal took over her life, Sheena Sehgal has kept up a perfect façade in front of the world for years. Only those closest to her, knew her, the real her. With no real purpose and sense of direction, her life is dull, boring and meaningless, but all that changes once she meets Rajiv Mehra. He irks her like no other. She doesn’t like him. Yet, she ends up falling for him. But one chance meeting changed everything... Rajiv Mehra, ruthless shipping magnate, and playboy, ...

Burned and Reborn In the aftermath of a catastrophic fire that transformed her face—and her fate—wildlife photographer Tayla Lyon has spent her days piecing together a life of quiet recovery, until a sinister plot reawakens her haunted past. When a tangled web of murder, betrayal, and hidden conspiracies emerges from the ashes, Tayla is forced to confront a truth that could shatter her soul. As dangerous forces attempt to exploit her personal tragedy, she finds herself hunted by memories too dark to erase. When secrets lurk beneath every charred remnant, each choice she makes inches her...