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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.

Written immediately before Ágota Kristóf's acclaimed Notebook trilogy, the works here oscillate between parables, surrealist anecdotes, and stories animated by a realism stripped to the bone. By turns harrowing and whimsical, cruel and sharply funny, Kristóf’s world shifts our gaze to a shared reality, past and present. Here exile and existential alienation are undeniable – as is the force of every sentence, making for extraordinary and essential reading.

If you give Oberon the Irish wolfhound a bath, he's going to ask you for a story. Fortunately, his human, Atticus, has many centuries of life under his belt as the Iron Druid, and a whole lot of stories to share. Enjoy twelve new short stories from the New York Times bestselling series the Iron Druid Chronicles. Join Oberon and his Boston terrier buddy, Starbuck, in the tub as they hear about Corrie Ten Boom, Junko Tabei, Francisco de Miranda, Johannes Kepler, and many other figures from history spanning centuries. Sack Rome with King Alaric of the Visigoths or have a think with Auguste Rodin!

Jorge Sanchez, a new and upcoming author has put together his first three published short stories into one book. They range from chaos breaking out at a funeral to a Birkenstock wearing Doctor. With his laid back story telling style and self-deprecating sense of humor you will find yourself chuckling out loud as you read along. Also, included is a bonus short story previously not published and only available in this edition. In this collection: Cheesecake, tea and a funeral. A boy, a stone and a throw, Skiing, wine and other minority disasters.

These stories are a little bit of madness, brought to you by some of the best horror authors working in the industry, today, that wanted to show off their love for splatterpunk.

Die Infektion verbreitete sich wie ein Lauffeuer. Jetzt sind die Straßen der Stadt zu einem Jagdrevier geworden, in dem sich die Infizierten mit grausamer Intensität an ihre Beute heranpirschen. Jeden Tag steht die schwindende Zahl der Überlebenden vor einer schrecklichen Wahl: sich verstecken und langsam verhungern oder alles riskieren, um zu entkommen.

Determined to conquer a mountain that defeated him last year, Ryan Jordan again leads a small team of climbers into the Sierra Nevada range. Conditions this time look more favorable—clear weather, a strong team, a good start.

A novella exploring the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this addictive story offers a mix of comedy, conspiracy and Chicagoans that provides listeners a fresh perspective on a long-held belief. “I love history! And, being a former Girl Scout who sang the camp song about ‘Old Lady O’Leary’ as a little girl, I wondered often if the story was made up or real,” the artistpreneur confesses.

Elsa Gardner's career as a con artist has seen better days. After a string of failures, she's broke and racked with self-doubt when another con man, Eddie, enters her life, providing a ray of hope. He offers her an opportunity that could resolve her financial issues forever. But her heart has other plans, and soon she must make a difficult decision - risk following her heart or take the safe path, no matter what the cost.

A Hilarious Journey Through Modern Gay Dating! Dive into the wild world of gay dating apps with Charlie, a perpetually single 28-year-old on a quest for love in the digital age. From clowns to eco-warriors, mimes to conspiracy theorists, Charlie's dating adventures are as diverse as they are disastrous.

Step into a world of ambition, folly, and unexpected twists in Pride, Power, and Peculiar Predicaments, a carefully curated anthology of classic American short stories. This collection brings together tales of overconfidence and consequence, where pride clashes with fate, power shifts in unforeseen ways, and characters find themselves in the grip of the strange and the ironic.

The Falconer Files Brief Cases follows DI Harry Falconer and DS Carmichael solving murders in and around Market Darley. Each story presents a unique murder mystery with a seasonal or thematic twist.

Dive into a world of laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt connections with this delightful audiobook, crafted especially for seniors. Each story is brought to life through engaging narration, offering lighthearted yet meaningful tales that entertain, inspire, and uplift.