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Tormented by his brother's suicide, a man drifts from one reality to the next, each more perverse than the last.

Love is always on the menu. In this heart-sizzling collection of 30 short romantic comedies, sparks fly where the fryers sizzle, and feelings heat up faster than a grill at lunch rush. From runaway brides flipping sliders to bubble tea serenades, every story is a bite-sized slice of romance seasoned with charm, chaos, and extra sauce. Fall for a food critic who finds forgiveness over tacos, a sauce inventor battling her cocky coworker for credit, and a pizza girl who delivers more than just carbs to a broke musician with a golden voice.

Paige will als Anwältin für die Seattle Stormbreakers durchstarten und sich endlich beweisen – auch ihrem Vater gegenüber, dem Besitzer des Eishockeyteams. Matts Karriere läuft bestens, bis ihn seine Frau verlässt und eine Abfindung fordert, die ihn kalt erwischt. Und dann setzt sein Boss ihm ausgerechnet seine Tochter als Scheidungsanwältin vor die Nase? Als erschütternde Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen, müssen sie sich entscheiden: Folgen sie ihrer Karriere – oder einer Liebe, die so heiß ist, dass sie das Eis zum Schmelzen bringt?

"Il protagonista di questo libro si chiama Qfwfq. Altro non si sa, non è nemmeno detto che sia un uomo... Quanti anni ha? Dato che non c'è avvenimento di milioni o miliardi di anni fa cui non abbia assistito, si deve calcolare che ha più o meno l'età dell'universo. Basta che il discorso tocchi di sfuggita l'accensione delle galassie o l'estinzione dei dinosauri, la formazione del sistema solare o i cataclismi geologici, ed eccolo saltar su a raccontare che c'era anche lui."

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant worlds of S.E. Smith, where seven captivating series await your exploration. Each story offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of the unforgettable characters created by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author S.E. Smith, woven together in a rich tapestry of love, adventure, and magic. Don’t miss this captivating collection of short stories that will transport you to realms beyond imagination!

Alois wird versehentlich für einen Erfolgs-Coach gehalten und improvisiert sich durch ein Motivationsseminar. In diesen satirischen Kurzgeschichten triffst du auf Menschen wie dich und mich: Sie versuchen sich zu optimieren, zu digitalisieren und zu organisieren – und scheitern dabei grandios. Mit trockenem Humor und liebevoller Ironie erzählt Christian Enner von den kleinen und großen Katastrophen des modernen Alltags.

Ferne Lynch hates living in Alaska. She wants nothing more than to get away and explore the world. That doesn't seem like a realistic possibility, though, when her parents seem to be doing whatever it takes to keep her at home.When they finally go on vacation and leave Ferne alone to tend to the homestead, she can't resist the urge to have a little fun. Building a snowman and wishing on a star feels like child's play until a mysterious man shows up on Ferne's doorstep in the middle of the night.

Devant les coups du sort il n'y a pas trente-six choix possibles. Soit on lutte, on se démène et l'on fait comme la guêpe dans un verre de vin. Soit on s'abandonne à vivre. C'est le choix des héros de ces nouvelles. Ils sont marins, amants, guerriers, artistes ou voyageurs, ils vivent à Paris, Zermatt ou Riga, en Afghanistan, en Yakoutie, au Sahara. Tous ont choisi une "résignation joyeuse, désespérée face à ce qui advient".

Take a deep dive into the power of words and mindset with Isaac Asimov's thought-provoking short story "S As In Zebatinsky", expertly narrated by Mike Vendetti. Discover how the smallest of changes can create a ripple effect in your life, leading to extraordinary outcomes.

Nove personaggi della Napoli di De Crescenzo che per le loro particolarità sono usciti in fantasia ovvero sono un pò matti: un fatto quasi comune in una città pirotecnicamente creativa.

Con le sue opere Verga divenne maestro nel movimento Realista che proponeva un'analisi oggettiva e scientifica della società e della psicologia degli individui, staccata da ogni ingerenza personale, emozionale e ideologica dell'autore.

I am not crazy. There is another purpose why I am locked away in the Jocose Academy or what I prefer to call Madrena's Loco Cabasa. I am a rather choosy succubus and prefer my men educated and with a huge talent. What they did with that talent didn't matter so long as I was able to get what I needed to stay eternal and drop-dead gorgeous.

Fleshfest is a festival of all things kink related. Amy takes Lucian up on his invitation to attend and finds herself completely out of her element. She wanted to get a glimpse into his world, but what she sees makes her unsure of whether she wants anything more to do with Lucian or his dominating lifestyle.

In 1964, when nine-year-old Olive stepped into the somber chapel, she had no idea that this would be more than just her first funeral - it would be a journey of discovery and self-realization. At the funeral of her school's beloved Principal and as the hour and a half passes, Olive discovers more about the world and her connection to it, both seen and unseen.

Goin' Postal tells the story of a real U.S. postal worker dealing with crazy situations that the public never sees. From human heads in the mail to alligators on the loose in the building, this book is sure to make you laugh. The second book in this combo, The Creek, tells stories set in the same location, but each story is set in a different time period. The last story depicts how the people and stories of the past are still alive today.

Americký autor Howard Phillips Lovecraft patří k zakladatelům moderně pojatého hororu, jehož znakem je hutná a zlověstná atmosféra, vypilovaná k dokonalosti. Lovecraft inspiroval vznik mytologie Cthulhu a z jeho díla dodnes vychází řada filmařů, hudebníků, výtvarníků i autorů počítačových her. Tato audiokniha obsahuje kromě titulní Barvy z kosmu další autorovy povídky: Hudba Ericha Zanna, Kdo šeptá ve tmě a Věc na prahu.

"Ho messo insieme scritti che contengono dichiarazioni di poetica, tracciati di rotta da seguire, bilanci critici, sistemazioni complessive del passato e presente e futuro, quali sono andato successivamente elaborando e mettendo da parte durante gli ultimi venticinque anni. È ponendosi come esperienza conclusa che la successione di queste pagine comincia a prendere una forma, a diventare una storia che ha il suo senso nel disegno complessivo. Stando così le cose, posso ora raccogliere questi saggi in volume, cioè accettare di rileggerli e farli rileggere."

Oliver Caradog saves a small boy from a white dragon. Unable to find his family and suspecting him to be not entirely human, he names him Jude and takes him home to be cared for by his wife in the realm of the tyrant King Vortigern. This is a fantasy fiction short story based on the real history of Wales, a beautiful and wild country where dragons have always lived.

In a world teetering on the brink of an inevitable war, Mahlistaff emerges as a mysterious figure driven by a unique set of intentions. His primary objective in this tumultuous time is to seek out and locate the enigmatic and purportedly powerful Drakulis named Sirtimi. Mahlistaff firmly believes that Sirtimi holds the key to altering the course of the impending conflict.

Vybrané povídky klasika moderního hororu, které dokazují, že jeho tvorba nestárne. Americký autor Howard Phillips Lovecraft patří k zakladatelům moderně pojatého hororu, jehož znakem je hutná a zlověstná atmosféra, vypilovaná k dokonalosti. Tato audiokniha obsahuje autorovu vybranou povídkovou tvorbu – jsou zastoupeny jak kratší povídky Rytina v domě, Krysy ve zdech, Pickmanův model a Číhající děs, tak jeho vrcholné dílo Stín nad Innsmouthem, zabývající se odkrýváním pravdy v zapadlém přístavním městečku.