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The 21 stories in this book are the greatest pieces of fiction written by Ruskin Bond. Chosen by the author himself, from a body of work built over 50 years, this collection includes well-known masterpieces like 'The Night Train at Deoli', 'The Woman on Platform No 8', 'Rusty Plays Holi' (from The Room on the Roof), 'Angry River', 'The Blue Umbrella', 'The Eyes Have It', 'Most Beautiful' and 'Panther's Moon' as well as newer stories.

These 25 tales of the macabre and the bizarre feature an assortment of menacing minions, from hitchhiking ghosts to sentient scarecrows to vindictive vending machines. A washed-up star from a children's television show is hired to appear at a mysterious gathering. A woman returning home for the holidays finds herself drawn into a strange Christmas village. Two girls bond at summer camp, only to learn that they each harbor a dark secret. An ideal job comes with a shocking drawback. Don't expect formula from these stories.

A short story from one of the country’s most-acclaimed and popular novelists James Lee Burke's story collection, JESUS OUT TO SEA...

Eight glorious stories of love and loss, drama and glamour, and hope and rejection from the acclaimed actor and “supremely gifted writer” (The Sunday Times, London) Rupert Everett. In his first, “engrossing and delightful” (Town & Country) collection of stories—drawn from the wealth of...

Keep Your Friends Close is the third story in Granelli's hard-hitting series of Mafia tales. Using the vibrant backdrop of Palermo, old characters reappear to continue the internecine struggles of the Tomasso Cruci Family, where double-dealing, treachery, and violent retribution seem the norm. Granelli also brings in a police element for the first time in the form of Carlo 'CC' Carpanini and his memorable sidekick Leo Bracchi. It seems they are up against insurmountable odds.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Everything and In Her Shoes masterfully combines Stephen King with Donna Tartt, plus a twist of Shirley Jackson, in this timely tale that spikes horror with humor and asks whose stories matter—and who gets to decide. Laurel Spellman is the most...

¿Qué es la amistad?, ¿hace falta entenderla para ser un buen amigo? Un pinzón está dialogando con una rata acerca de qué significa ser un amigo fiel; de pronto, decide contarle un cuento, rebosante de ironía y sátira, que narra la historia de dos supuestos amigos, Hans, un jardinero, y Hugh, un molinero.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Summer masterfully combines Stephen King with Donna Tartt, plus a twist of Shirley Jackson, in this timely tale of a man, his new partner, and his old dog. When he was a boy, it was just him and his mother, and when he was an adult, it was just him...

Seventeen-year-old Emily finds comfort from an older man as her home life is rather abusive and finds out that he has been dealing with an awful situation. Turning to each other soon discover they want to be more than just friends. However, a sudden tragedy could tear them apart.

From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and The Brothers Karamazov: a lavish volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time. Anton Chekhov left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short...

Young listeners are invited into a world where shadows dance and whispers echo through the night. This spine-tingling collection features ten chilling stories, each crafted to thrill and delight. From the mysterious figure lurking in the attic to the ghostly giggles heard in the woods, every tale is designed to send shivers down your spine while igniting your imagination.

The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales. Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money. He enjoyed the company of another man called Hugh, a miller who used to visit Hans very often during the summer time and with whom he shared thoughts about friendship and loyalty.

Mark is the dominant alpha with a badge and a past he can't escape. The one who left me tangled in memories after a steamy night. Now, this muscular silver fox sets my heart racing.

Cooper and I have been best friends since I can remember. I have no idea how it happened or why we had stayed as close as we have all these years, but I’ve always been grateful for Cooper’s friendship, no matter how much I longed to take our relationship further. Now we are heading off to college. I know things will change, but I’m glad Cooper will still be by my side, even if he is just a big dumb jock.

Billy Brown Bear was a bully. He was the biggest animal in the whole class and he picked on all the smaller animals. When Penny Puppy brought her tennis ball collection for show and tell, Billy Brown Bear threw them all over the fence. When Carl Crow taught the class how to build bird nests, Billy Brown Bear crushed them all with his big bear paws. Can his classmates teach him a lesson? Can Billy Brown Bear change his ways?

While the man who’d brought me to Florida was on his own adventures, I found my way to some gay dance bar. Being as shy as I generally am, I am not sure how I got to dancing with the tall cute guy. He must have asked me, because like I said, I’m shy. Drinking generally makes me even more shy. However, it happened, in the way meetups in clubs do. Attraction met attraction, and late that night, out of the club we went. With me ultimately ending up on a side street in the backseat of his car, heatedly exchanging kisses with this incredibly gorgeous college boy until dawn.

Janet Williams is practically invisible. If only she had the pluck to speak up at work, flirt with the handsome barista she sees every day, and realize how special she is. When a magical wig offers Janet a chance to shake things up, will she dare to try a bold new style? The voice in her head - flashy and fierce, with an unbridled southern drawl - tells her to go for it. And once she does, there’s no turning back.

I’ve had a crush on my best friend’s older brothers for as long as I can remember… long before they made a fortune designing high-end homes, and their success puts them even further out of my league. Being the bratty friend of their little sister never gave me much appeal. Dropping out of college and working, temporarily, as a maid doesn’t exactly sweeten the deal either. Or does it? When opportunity presents itself, will I risk losing my best friend by cozying up to her brothers?

A shot straight to the heart. That's what I felt when I saw a drunken video of the beautiful, charismatic Gemma Fairchild with her author friends. They've created a book boyfriend builder business. I'm a famous baseball player and don't need help finding a woman, but sign me up. Anything to be close to her. The dilemma...I don't want her to know my real identity.

The deadliest secrets start with the smallest lie. Three couples, confident their friendship is indestructible. But sometimes people come into your life and the impact they have is way beyond your control. Chris has told Laura all about Mike. The firm's number one client, a war hero whose marriage is in tatters and whose mental state is fragile. Their comfortable existence and that of their closest friends depends on everyone making sacrifices.