Storytelling Fiction

At the beginning of Virginia Woolf's fantastical and satirical 1928 novel, Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan, England. At the age of 30, Orlando awakens to have found he's now a woman. Moving through the following centuries, the novel stretches over 300 years, during which time Orlando meets several key figures of English literary history.

Join Brian as he tries to woo the girl that works in the local shop; will passing out face down in super glue while trying to make her a gift hinder his chances of getting her to go out with him? Will Father Frederick, an alcoholic vicar who has a slight issue with stalking, be able to win back a woman he loved a long time ago? Written entirely in the form of product reviews, we guarantee you've never heard a book quite like this before. Wholly original, The Village Idiot Reviews introduces the most bonkers set of countryside dwellers since The Vicar of Dibley.

Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways. Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian mansion turning into a cold-hearted crime scene. We’re talking a man strangled with a string twinkling lights, the disappearance of a treasured family heirloom, and shelter dogs cowering in fear. All this happening in the span of a five minutes, all in complete darkness, and none of it making a bit of sense. Who’d want to ...

Hotel Guest Part 3 plunges even deeper into the hotel’s nightmarish world, where the line between reality and madness is completely blurred. In this spine-tingling third installment, survivors from the previous books are determined to escape the hotel’s dark grasp once and for all, but the malevolent forces within the walls have other plans. As new characters arrive, they quickly find themselves trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by the hotel's ancient and sinister power. With the hotel's secrets unraveling at an alarming pace, the group discovers that the building itself is alive, ...

Navajo Tainted Beliefs is a fictional novelette exploring the similarities and differences between the Bible and Navajo stories regarding the creation of the earth and mankind. Chile Charlie and Dolly Sweet Thompson interview a shaman to obtain the facts regarding these concepts. These side-by-side comparisons are well-written and easy to understand. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will wonder why as you listen.

O Rei Ruff Ghanor I governa uma nova nação próspera, triunfante e orgulhosa. Mas os erros do passado podem colocar tudo a perder. Ruff deixou para trás aliados e inimigos poderosos. Korin se ergue sob um novo estandarte, em busca de um novo sonho. Áxia tem novos aliados, novos fantoches, novos estratagemas. O mundo volta os olhos ao reino surgido da queda de um tirano. A igreja julga o governante que se diz santo. Um rei supremo exige que Ruff se ajoelhe.

In Holiday Corner, Vermont, with snowflakes dancing through the frosty December air, excited residents are placing the finishing touches on their annual Snowman Festival. This year, the festive holiday spirit is shattered when the town’s art gallery owner is found murdered two days before the festival is to begin. The man’s frozen body is discovered hidden beneath a carefully crafted snowman which has an uncanny resemblance to the deceased. As word spreads through the small town, twin sisters, Alexa and Aria, become the unwitting suspects. Several eyewitnesses claim they saw two figures...

One of the last migratory American Indian tribes, the Tihanama people of Tennessee ranged from the Great Lakes to the Florida Panhandle. Other Southeastern peoples called them the Big Medicine tribe. They were known for their legends, antiquity, trail markings, knowledge of herbs, funeral ceremonies, songs, paints, and dyes. This collection by Donald Panther-Yates is as unique as its subject - there is no other like it. The Eighth Arrow story will completely alter your understanding of Native American spirituality. It may change your life.

Welcome to the dust-kickin', truth-bendin’, heart-thumpin’ world of Tall Tales of the Old West, where the line between fact and fiction rides the same trail. These aren’t your average cowboy stories. Nope. These are the kind Henry told after two sips of sarsaparilla and a long stare at the sunset—tales steeped in grit, gumption, and a whole lotta "could’ve happened." From gunmen who never missed to goats elected mayor, snake dancers, haunted mines, and gamblers who beat fate itself, each of these 30 yarns captures the wild wonder of the West in its full, untamed glory. Whether ...

Question: What does an oil tycoon’s death, a group of old poker buddies, and a batch of freshly baked oatmeal cookies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is out to help save Emma’s son, Caleb, from standing trial for a murder he did not commit. The year is 1980 and Tabitha Clive loves baking, writing, and running the family farm in her quiet town of Kornville, Nebraska. Well, Kornville was a quiet small town until farmer Landon Turner discovered oil on his property, turning him into a wealthy tycoon overnight. The farmer’s ...

一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真传只说家常。红尘万丈，光怪陆离，一本歪经。 ……一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真傳只說家常。紅塵萬丈，光怪陸離，一本歪經。

Navigating racial identity, gender roles, workplace dynamics, and beauty standards, Mia Mercado's hilarious essay collection explores the contradictions of being a millennial woman, which usually means being kind of a weirdo.

Slip into the extraordinary world of Mr. Joe, where words transcend the page, weaving together memories, dreams, and the relentless pursuit of understanding life’s deepest mysteries. This book is more than just a collection of stories; it’s a journey through time, identity, and the very essence of what it means to be human. With a blend of flash fiction, lyric essays, character sketches, and monologues, Joseph Santiago explores the intricate dance between reality and imagination, leaving readers with a sense of connection that resonates long after the last page is turned. Whether ...

As humans, we often wonder about our heroes’ (and, perhaps, our enemies’) opinions on the most assorted of topics. Mark Twain’s speech “Cigars and Tobacco” serves to satiate such curiosities. In it, he details his storied history with those two substances and his search for the “worst cigar in the New York Market.” It’s a brief treat for anyone who’s ever wondered about Twain’s tobacco consumption, or simply wants to read some miscellaneous wit from this literary master.

Question: What does an escaped prisoner, a missing plane, and poisoned pies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served! Eric Sorenson will not give up! The citizens of Kornville, Nebraska, may not see him but the cunning criminal is making his presence known. Is there someone in Kornville helping the foxy fugitive destroy the town? * The Clive family makes some difficult life choices. * Eric Sorenson will not give up without a daring fight. * Sheriff Deborah Ortega discovers a long,...

Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Storytelling You sit at your desk, staring at a blank page, struggling to bring your ideas to life. What if you could uncover the keys to turning those ideas into compelling narratives? This guide is your roadmap, showing you how to harness the power of storytelling, no matter your experience level. Imagine crafting characters and scenes so immersive that readers feel every laugh, tear, and thrill. With practical strategies, you’ll break through creative blocks, develop your unique voice, and make each writing milestone an achievement worth celebrating. ...

Do you like a cozy mystery packed with amateur sleuths, dog detectives and family bonds? Then this whodunit set in a small town with hidden secrets is the perfect read for you! When three generations of the Thompson family and their clever furry companions discover a tin box of rare collectible coins, they find themselves racing against time to solve a decade-old murder mystery. As other dogs in Sunridge Junction start to discover hidden boxes filled with coins; the community asks: Who buried them, and why? Come along for this delightful short read cozy mystery journey filled with ...

Doty Meets Coyote is an audio tapestry of traditional and original Native American stories from the American West told by master storyteller Thomas Doty. It is Thomas Doty's work as a storyteller not only to perpetuate the Old Time myths with integrity but to add new stories to the collective basket of folklore, just as tellers before him have done for centuries. Storytelling is an ancient tradition as well as a living art.

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When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a jailhouse interview, a fugitive out for revenge, and a kidnapped judge have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire, Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served. Now that the Butler cousins are locked away, Tabitha and the good people of Kornville, Nebraska, are returning to their peaceful way of life. The Clive family won’t let their guard down while one smart and dangerous mastermind remains at large. When a well-respected judge vanishes...