Short Game

FROM THE DARKEST RECESSES OF THE MIND TO THE DARKEST CORNERS OF THE GALAXY These are tales of the future twisted and turned by the trends of the present. Like a funhouse mirror that reflects imperfectly, these are tales seen through a glass darkly. From a new consciousness birthed in a glitchy computer program, to a warning of the future unheeded by the first emperor of Rome. From the events of H. G. Wells’ The Time Machine told from the Morlocks’ point of view, to a look at the Beatles if they had never become famous. From a brain in a jar who solves galactic mysteries, to a space ...

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.

Genie and Serena are just a normal couple of girls...just kidding. As a dormant mermaid (she hasn't activated her genetic abilities yet), Genie is actually kind of normal - except for being kind of sheltered. At least, she is compared to her cousin, the millennia-old siren Serena. But, as different as they are, the cousins are bound together by their mutual affection for each other - and their love of solving mysteries. Together, Genie and Serena form a paranormal investigation business to celebrate Genie's first time in the real world.

Nadia Moran is an illegal wizard, an expert thief, and an occasional killer. Riordan MacCormac is an assassin of the Family, a legendary band of assassins bonded to Shadowmorph symbionts. And unless Nadia and Riordan work together, the creatures of the Shadowlands will devour them both....

Ex-soldier Lenora is determined to escape an alien slave colony no matter what the cost. Her disobedience angers her male alien overseers, who are trying to breed humans so they can intermarry with them. Lenora, and willful women like her, are sent to the Bride Games. If they win they will be granted their freedom. If they lose they must accept marriage to an alien nobleman.

For generations, basketball has united people through the players' unwavering determination and the thrilling moments that define this sport. However, there exists a realm of untold stories and experiences beyond the scores displayed on the scoreboard and the excitement of winning or losing that have greatly influenced the sport and the individuals who participate in it. These tales are the pieces to the whole puzzle of what makes basketball one of the greatest sports there are today.

It's the final day of the Underguard tournament and Erick has a problem. A problem wrapped up in a blue, costume parka named Heidi. She's bossy. She's bitchy. And she's constantly on Erick's nerves and mind. If he doesn't do something soon, his team is going to lose to her. It's a gambit, but a surprise bet with Heidi might turn the tides. And, looking at Heidi's plump rear in those tight yoga pants, might just give Erick the needed motivation to finally tame his tumultuous rival.

Why do you suppose some combat veterans give up the sport of hunting? Is it because they gain empathy with the hunted, or hunting a prey less cunning than they has lost its allure. Richard Connell, in this short story “The Most Dangerous Game” takes us where the hunter becomes the hunted. This hunter is not being hunted by a beast less cunning or calculating than he is, like a lion or a tiger. No, this hunter is a master at his craft, crueler and only slightly better armed than he is.

In this book, you will get a glimpse at Wall Street Bets, the subreddit that costs two of the largest hedge funds hundreds of millions of dollars. This will show you a David and Goliath story about a short squeezed that took the GameStop stock to the moon and made traditional Wall Street look and think about the little guys before thinking about squeezing a company backed by real-life trolls.

In the traditional sense, the norm for any newbie golfer is to begin their golfing journey by booking lessons with a golf coach or pro. This individual will then work on factors such as, Grip, Stance, Alignment, and Posture. All this is done even before you swing a club at a golf ball. Sure, these fundamentals are important as they unlock the key to your consistency. However, they also have one major flaw - no matter how often they are practiced, there is no guarantee that you will even hit a ball on the sweet spot!

In den sechs Geschichten lernen wir Thomas und seine Freunde kennen. Thomas, die freche kleine Lok, ärgert gerne seine Freunde, wünscht sich aber nichts mehr, als wirklich nützlich zu sein. Wird er endlich seine lang ersehnte eigene Nebenstrecke bekommen? Edward, die liebenswürdige alte Lok, wird gehänselt, laut und langsam zu sein. Kann sie den jüngeren Loks beweisen, dass sie falschliegen? Henry ist häufiger krank, möglicherweise soll er aus Sodor weggeschickt werden.

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.

Ellie is the nicest animal in the jungle, but she is very sad. Her friends Lyle the lion, Fatima the flamingo, Rex the rhino, and Micky the monkey want to find out why! Each story is easy to comprehend and exciting. Join in on a great listening experience with friends and family, whether you're traveling, in a waiting room, or closing in on bedtime.

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.

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.

Follow the adventures of Dilly the dolphin! Dilly is an exchange student from Saltwater Academy. His new school is Freshwater Elementary. Will he fit in?

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.

One by one, the men who discovered and opened the tomb of King Men-He-Rah are beginning to die. Superstition spreads that they have been cursed by the dead king. Poirot is asked to investigate the supernatural deaths by a concerned mother. Hastings is left bewildered when Poirot asserts his belief in the supernatural.

Join six kings, queens and warriors from around the world as they battle for crowns, vanquish dark forces and claim their thrones in this collection of Ladybird Tales.

No wonder Elias Canetti described it as "one of the few great and perfect works of the poetic imagination written". The Metamorphosis remains one of the best works of fiction in history. It is the story of a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, who wakes up to find himself being transformed to an insect-like creature. The story unfolds into one of the greatest short fiction stories ever written.