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First published in 1846, Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novella The Double is a classic doppelganger story and the second major work published by the author. It is the story of Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, a government clerk who believes that a fellow clerk has taken over his identity and is determined to bring about his ruin. Considered the most Gogolesque of Dostoyevsky's works, the novella brilliantly depicts Golyadkin's descent into madness in a way that is hauntingly poetic. The Double illustrates Dostoyevsky's uncanny ability at capturing the complexity of human emotion.

Ogden Ford, a spoiled child of stupidly wealthy divorced parents, is "the Little Nugget"—the El Dorado of the American kidnapping industry. When Peter Burns, the gentleman of leisure, agrees to spirit the boy away from an English preparatory school to reunite him with his doting mother, he finds himself up against professional competition from across the Atlantic. And when penitent ex-playboy Jimmy "Piccadilly Jim" Crocker covertly returns to his native United States, the Nugget is once more involved as Jimmy finds himself enmeshed in plots and schemes of espionage and kidnapping.

Welcome to the Capitol, where nothing is as it seems. Senator John Hawthorne's career has been long and illustrious, but as age creeps in, his once firm grip on power begins to waver. At ninety-four, Senator Elizabeth Morrow stands as a beacon of resilience, tirelessly advocating for healthcare reform despite the whispers of vulnerability. Behind the scenes, the Capitol is a labyrinth of ambition and intrigue. Every politician, every aide, and every reporter has a role to play in the delicate dance of power.

In this new collection of short stories, vignettes, and autobiographical sketches - many previously unpublished - Charles Willeford, author of Miami Blues and The Burnt Orange Heresy creates a mosaic of the absurdities of life in the 20th century. From a malicious grandmother to prophetic depictions of the power of reality television, with his wry humor and sudden shifts to violence, he seduces, amuses, and repeatedly surprises you.

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Author Bret Nelson mashes up dime novels and drive-in double features to bring you two killer books in one!

They are what make a woman a woman. They are what bring nourishment to infants. They are the first things that bring the boys running. This Christmas, a woman's breasts get an added description - murder weapons. Lisette Donavan, living and working in New York City, puts her murderous rampage on hold as it nearly sends her to the poor house. In dire straits and failing to resist that familiar urge, Lisette considers turning her personal revenge into a business arrangement.

Double D Death is a tongue-in-cheek murder mystery and short story. It's about Lisette Donavan, whose breasts bring her the wrong kind of attention. Lisette's reaction to that attention turns out to be deadly. Some men love breasts so much, they'd die to be surrounded by them. Make fun of Lisette's double D's, and they'll die because of them.

Three dark, sardonic short stories that will have you expecting the unexpected: In "Poison," a psychologically abused wife discovers that her husband's nut allergy may be the solution to all her problems. In "Round Trip," a five pound note passes through desperate hands, greedy hands and tired hands before coming full circle…accompanied by a big surprise. In "Ç'est La Vie," the police bungle a murder investigation under the watchful eye of someone uncomfortably close to the killing.

Why not get two tales of pure terror for the low price of only one? If you are not frightened by the body-snatching of husband and wife by the long-forgotten spirits of the wife's great-great-grandfather and his "beloved" and their plan to wreak havoc and carnage upon mankind, surely, your mind will be twisted and left in shattered awe at the forlorn story of a woman driven mad by her own nightmare and its abrupt thrust into reality, tearing away everything that might have left her whole...or you.

From A Year in the Borderlands author Kevin Candela comes another thrilling double feature, drive-in style! In "Shore Leave", shipwreck survivors Heatherine Daniels and Sheila Grange penetrate deep into a mysterious cavern only to discover that there is much more to their desert island than coconut palms, seashells and sunburn.

Erin, a grad student, has long lusted after celebrity twins Joseph and James, often foregoing nights out with her roommate in favor of watching their televised competitions in the quiet of her living room, with only her fingers and sex toys for company. When she's introduced to her wealthy stepfather-to-be, however, she's also introduced to her new stepbrothers, who are none other than the subjects of her fantasies for the past 10 years.

"El contrabajo", "Los banos publicos", "La dama del perrito", "Borrachera contínua", "El vengador", "El marido", "La suerte femenina". Anton Chejov, hijo de un tendero fracasado y nieto de un siervo, comenzo a escribir historias humoristicas como medio de sostenerse y continuar sus estudios medicos.

This book is based on a true story. Characters and events may have changed. It's a story about a young woman and how the death of her father was the catalyst that propelled her into her destiny. She had an encounter with God's will for her life and was forever changed. She received an unexpected inheritance and a double portion along a rocky road. Spiritual Warfare, deliverance, love and much more awaits you on the inside of this book.

I’ve loved Bree my whole life. We were each other’s firsts when we were young and inexperienced, and I totally screwed up. I disappointed her, causing her to cry and run away. But over the years, I’ve learned, I’ve perfected, and I’ve dreamt of one day getting another shot with the love of my life. When I finally get the chance never in my wildest dreams did I think Bree was like this. The girl who used to wear yellow sundresses is no longer Bree, she’s Brianna, my new mistress. I’ll do whatever needed for her forgiveness, even go to my knees and grovel.

Lauren Jefferson is a sweet, sexy woman who has always had terrible luck in life. Now she's 20 and finds herself between two men who just happen to be best friends. Tyler Evans is a cocky police office who responds to a car accident. Caleb is a gorgeous man she meets at a bar. Lauren winds up dating both at the same time. Emotions run high, and somehow the three will end up in a no-holds-barred game where the winner takes all.