Títulos em Antologias e Contos

Ich habe eine Schwäche für Eishockeyspieler. Ganz besonders für Josh Randolph, den erfolgreichsten Goalie der NHL. Das Problem? Ich bin seine Agentin. Nach dem College bin ich im Familienunternehmen eingestiegen, bei der Pierce Sports Agency. Weil ich nicht unter meinem Dad arbeiten wollte, bin ich zu meinem Onkel nach L. A.. In den letzten zehn Jahren ist mein Privatleben auf der Strecke geblieben, doch solange ich meinen Klienten die besten Deals verschaffen kann, bin ich glücklich. Unter anderen betreue ich auch Josh ... der gerade den Stanley Cup geholt hat.

Neue Erzählungen von Ferdinand von Schirach, von ihm persönlich gelesen. Ferdinand von Schirach schreibt über die Verletzlichkeit des Menschen, über seine Triumphe und sein Scheitern. Seine Geschichten erzählen von der upper class und von Aristokraten, vom Tod und von Verbrechen, von Musik, Film, Malerei und Philosophie. Sie spielen in Berlin, Kapstadt, Rom, Wien und an der Côte d´Azur.

Eiskalte weihnachtliche Krimigeschichten vom isländischen Bestsellerautor Ragnar Jónasson Verschollene Wunschzettel, verschneite Berghütten und mörderische Geständnisse an Heiligabend – Bestsellerautor Ragnar Jónasson mit beschaulich-schaurigen Weihnachtsgeschichten aus Island. Gekonnt wechselt er zwischen behaglicher Idylle und eiskalten Gänsehaut-Momenten.

A lone, amnesiac pilot adrift on a damaged spaceship must uncover the mystery of what happened to the missing crew, and escape alive when danger strikes. In The Quiet of an Endless Night is a sci-fi horror short story.

Most people don’t believe in monsters, assuming people are hallucinating or crazy. A secret organization knows we live in a multiverse. Sometimes the barriers between worlds opens and things slip into ours. Nasty things that prey on us. This group is Project Threshold and it stands between us and the monsters. Direct Contact Teams wade in to contain or kill any threats to humanity. There’s a price, however, and unless these agents are smart and savvy enough, dying comes quick and without warning. And, sometimes dying is in the line of duty is the better option.

*Note: this is a prequel related to the Devil & Angel stories. Tall, dark and devilishly handsome footman Kent Lynch takes the new hall-boy, young comely Gavin under his wing… brooding his with instruction in his duties and methods, and giving him discipline when needed, which Gavin quite enjoys. In the grand, bustling halls of Westbury Estate, a tale of forbidden love and unexpected connection unfolds. At the center of this story are Kent, a seasoned and disciplined servant, and Gavin, a young hall boy whose arrival at the estate brightens footman Kent Lynch's days… and nights.

Ray Bradbury brings wonders alive. For this peerless American storyteller, the most bewitching force in the universe is human nature. In these eighteen startling tales unfolding across a canvas of tattooed skin, living cities take their vengeance, technology awakens the most primal natural instincts, and dreams are carried aloft in junkyard rockets.

Als der milliardenschwere Kunsthändler Sam Levy die wunderschöne junge Künstlerin Isabel Flynn trifft, wird sein Leben auf den Kopf gestellt. Die unglaubliche sexuelle Anziehungskraft zwischen ihnen ist so stark wie ihre emotionale Bindung – die beiden verlieben sich schnell und leidenschaftlich ineinander. Aber außerhalb ihrer kleinen Oase des Glücks gibt es im Leben der beiden rachsüchtige Menschen, die ihnen Schaden zufügen wollen.

While the Billy Boils (1896) is a collection of short stories by Australian writer Henry Lawson, portraying life in the Australian outback during the late 19th century. The stories, written with a real touch of dry humor, focus on the struggles of bush workers, swagmen, shearers, and settlers. Lawson captures the themes of rural life, of isolation, resilience, and mateship. It highlights the everyday hardships and quiet heroism of the ordinary Australians. The collection remains a significant work in Australian literature, shaping national identity and bush storytelling traditions.

Abigail's road will become more dangerous soon.

When Abigail Anthony is free and wants revenge for being contained in the Shadows house for a long time, she will not stop until her reign of terror is finished. Her thirst for their blood is real and she goes looking for the Smythes who used to live there and sold her haunted house to Tim Terror's haunted house company. When she finds them, she goes on a haunting spree along her road.

Angry she is walking into Tyras's trap to get rid of her. Ty doesn't want a dangerous ghost running around, especially one that's killed before.

One night at a dinner party, when Peter meets charming and opinionated Carter, sparks fly in more ways than one. Their undeniable chemistry soon lead to a captivating exploration as handsome stylish Carter freely offers his sharp-tongued critiques and playful commentary, challenging Peter in ways he's never experienced. But far from being offended, Peter finds himself enthralled by Carter's confidence and unfiltered honesty.

Here we present the 102nd Short Story Collection.

Exklusive Auszüge und Sinnabschnitte gelesen von der Autorin. In ihrem berührenden Erzählband "Stapfenstreich" umkreist die Oldenburger Autorin Lina-Sophie Jacobs den frühen Tod ihres Vaters. Dafür verdichtet sie Erinnertes, Empfundenes und Erfundenes auf neuartige Weise und führt vor Augen, was uns der eigene Körper über Verluste erzählt - und was er uns verschweigt.

An anthology of eleven short suspense/horror/romance stories involving characters from the paranormal romantic suspense Promise Me Series showing key events mentioned in the 18-book series but not elsewhere.

April Markham might be jet-lagged beyond belief, but at least the bartender at her hotel is easy on the eyes. After years of throwing herself into work to combat the pain of a failed relationship, a bit of innocent flirtation is exactly what she needs to get her groove back. Nick is the full package—charming, handsome, age appropriate, single. Plus, he makes a fantastic gin gimlet. One night of conversation turns into two, and his company quickly becomes as irresistible as the cocktails he crafts.

A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long-distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the American taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can’t resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship.

James Callender hat seine Schulden fast getilgt. Er arbeitet nun schon seit 20 Jahren als Kurier für Drogen, Falschgeld und anderen illegalen Kram, mit dem reiche Gangsterbosse eben so handeln – und das nur, um seine Jugendsünden abzubezahlen. Als ihm seine Kontaktperson einen weiteren Aktenkoffer mit ominösem Inhalt zuschiebt, freut sich Callender über den einfachen Job. Er soll das Ding nur in den roten Briefkasten eines Privathauses stopfen. Der Zielort ist nicht weit weg, liegt nicht mal hinter der kanadischen Grenze. Als Callender sich auf den Weg macht, ist er noch bestens gelaunt.

Discover the timeless spiritual parable Where Love Is, There God Is Also by Leo Tolstoy—a moving tale of faith, compassion, and the presence of God in everyday acts of kindness. This short story follows the humble life of Martin the cobbler, whose simple but profound journey reveals the true meaning of Christian love. Perfect for those seeking inspiration, moral insight, and classic literature with a heartwarming message, Tolstoy’s masterpiece reminds us that God dwells wherever love is lived out.

Electric is the uniquely charged story of Chris, a young man with epilepsy, who strives to cope with and quell his seizures even as he completes his academic studies and tackles a professional freelance design career serving others. It is the story of watching friends leave and reappear because of the condition. And the story of unlikely people participating in his long-term treatment plan. It is the story of a crush gone wrong, and the special relationship with a genuine woman afterwards.

A collection of five short stories from Ryan Hoyt featuring: Ditch of the Damned.