Short Game

Ruby James has finally made it. As an official Rater, she's reached upper class society and all that comes with it - a huge house in a guarded neighborhood, box seats, and an elite client list. She even has the perfect boyfriend to go with it, one she expects to marry as soon as her career settles. Then she uncovers a terrible secret. One her boss will do anything to protect.

It's Christmas at Camelot and that can only mean one thing...an eerie adventure is about to begin! Grab a cup of mead, sit back and enjoy this famous Christmas short story told like never before.

This short story is from the anthology Mitigated Futures. Twelve science fiction stories about the oncoming future, each of them representing a possible glimpse of what could be just around the corner... or much further down the corridor. These stories previously appeared in places like Clarkesworld Magazine, The Year's Best SF, Subterranean Magazine, and in various anthologies. They deal with the future of war, our climate, and technology's effect on our lives.

From the deafening cheers of packed stadiums to the sobering silence of retirement, Life After the Game is a raw and unfiltered memoir of John Waters—a four-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most feared linebackers in the history of professional football.

American author Richard Connell wrote many novels, stories, and screenplays, but today is known primarily for his fascinating story, "The Most Dangerous Game", which to this day continues to be widely anthologized and read. The two main characters are and American big-game hunter who finds himself stranded on a remote island, and a Russian aristocrat who is also a hunter but, it turns out, one has some very strange ideas about that "sport".

Cheeps is an adventurous little chick. He is curious about what's on the other side of the fence. One day he decides to find out (with the help of his best friend, Chuck). Little do they know, there's a fox nearby. What happens next?

Follow the adventures of Miko the Monkey! Miko lives in the jungle with his two friends, Hilton and Joshua. Miko is very playful and adventurous. Sometimes this can get him into trouble! These are five fun stories about Miko, his friends, and their fun adventures! This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early listeners. Each story is fun and exciting and also includes some funny jokes!

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time in digital audio, performed by Christopher Lee. When wealthy spinster Emily French is found murdered, suspicion falls to Leonard Vole, the man to whom she hastily bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide them with an alibi. However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood.

A sheep, a bear, and a pelican become best friends. They decide to go on a vacation together to the Amazon jungle to meet new friends. What happens on their adventure? Listen to the book and find out. This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early listeners. Each story is fun and exciting. Also includes some funny jokes. These short stories are great for listening aloud with friends and family at home or school.

Follow the adventures of Jimmy the giraffe. Jimmy the giraffe is the tallest animal in the jungle. Along with his best friend, Jayne the jaguar, they find lots of fun adventures to go on! Find out what kind of adventures they go on in this awesome audiobook for kids.

“The Most Dangerous Game” (1924) is the Richard Connell short story that continues to fascinate readers with its suspense and action. This is the original story—only word order and difficult vocabulary have been updated. Biographical information, end notes, and analysis of the major themes follow the text. AR Quiz No. 8634 EN Fiction Upper Grades - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1.0. For other short stories in easy to understand modern English search the web for “George Lakon.”

The Putting Green Devotional (Volume 2) serves as a daily reminder that a life of significance is achieved through focusing on what matters most, trusting in God alone, persevering through life’s adversity, and being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Though long-range goals are important, the “short game” of life is where we discover our deepest happiness and fulfillment.

With a hungry horde of husks chasing them through the Sunflower Plains, Erik, Brock, and Dewie seek shelter in the woods, eventually coming across a young girl named Ruby, who is mysteriously armed with a Netherite sword. At her home, Ruby tells them that her father is missing; he too went out in search of answers after seeing the purple smoke in the distance.

Collection of five short stories.

From alien invaders to journeys to distant worlds to Earth the day after tomorrow, science fiction stories have been the inspiration for some of the best and the worst movies and television shows. Sometimes the films have offered extremely accurate depictions of classic and award-winning science fiction stories, sometimes they've departed radically from the works on which they are based.

Experience the magic of Arendelle and beyond with Anna, Elsa, and all your other favorite Frozen and Frozen 2 characters. In this audiobook, Olaf and Kristoff complete a daring rescue mission; Sven hides around the castle to avoid bath time; Elsa and Anna travel to a faraway desert kingdom; and all the friends have many, many more adventures. With one story for every day of the year, this book is perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.

Follow the adventures of Dandy the dinosaur! This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early learners. Each story is easy, fun, and adventurous and contains morals and values about good character.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - October 2021 Bugs In The Valley: A pharmaceutical company turns a rare flower into a equally rare medicine that cures cancer and stops aging. Animals And Origami: A pedophile and killer near the end of his life is turned down for parole and refused his final wish to see the ocean. The Machine: A strange letter arrives from a friend requesting $3,000 to help him develop the singularity of AI. The Bridle: A woman is forced to suffer the punishment of "condemning" for asking too many questions. The Wrong Side Of History: A 130 year old politician's legacy...

Three or more who want to protect her because she shouldn't choose.Enjoy this limited Edition binge worthy collection from prolific authorsPerfect for isolation No cheating, no choosing and of course an HEA Incredible over 700 pages binge worthy read.

Financial version of Arab spring? Or just another populist wave? This book reviews the short squeeze of GameStop shares in simple terms to make sense of what happened and what lessons it has for your investment decisions. At the start of 2021 GameStop shares (a company selling games, think: EB Games, Micromania, ThinkGeek stores) went all the way up to $500 from being less than $20 within days.