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Sette racconti, sette storie, sette viaggi verso non si sa dove. Intorno a ognuno di noi, dentro a ognuno di noi, c'è sempre una parte oscura, un lato in ombra che la luce della ragione ha timore di illuminare per paura di ritrovarsi sconfitta. E in questa zona buia e fantastica si muovono i personaggi di questa antologia, uomini e donne che si trasformano in vittime o carnefici quando si trovano all'improvviso di fronte a un mondo sconosciuto, a un nuovo volto nello specchio, a quella cupa forma di angoscia che solo l'incomprensibile può trasformare in orrore.

Experience these classic Western adventures as never before in an unabridged dramatized production. A versatile ensemble cast brings every character to life, enhanced by original music and thousands of cinematic sound effects that place you in the heart of every frontier adventure.

Red Blades of Black Cathay delivers a visceral dive into a world of knightly resolve and nomadic conquest. Godric’s arc from a battered wanderer to defender of a foreign land blends chivalric valor with the grim pragmatism of survival. Howard has again crafted a saga pulsing with action, making for a gripping listen.

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.

"The Coming of Abel Behenna" is a short story by Bram Stoker. It was first published in the UK in the March 26, 1893 and April 2, 1893 issues of Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, London. It was first published in the US in the March 26, 1893 issue of The New Haven Register, New Haven, CT. The little Cornish port of Pencastle was bright in the early April, when the sun had seemingly come to stay after a long and bitter winter. Boldly and blackly the rock stood out against a background of shaded blue, where the sky fading into mist met the far horizon.

Is it murder to destroy a robot if it looks and speaks and thinks and feels like a human being? Can a ventriloquist be incriminated by the testimony of his own dummy? Can a time traveller prevent his younger self from killing the woman they both loved? And can the survivor of a pair of Siamese twins investigate his own brother's murder? No other writer has ever rivalled the imagination and narrative gifts of Ray Bradbury, and the 20 unforgettable stories in this collection demonstrate this singular writer's extraordinary range, influence and emotional power.

3 previously unpublished short stories by the great Patrick O’Brian – Noughts and Crosses, Two’s Company and No Pirates Nowadays. Noughts and Crosses: When Sullivan and Ross decide to go shark fishing among the atolls of the Great Barrier Reef little do they know what awaits them. With...

Recipe for drunken laughter: take two best friends since childhood; add four shots of tequila each; sprinkle in a handful of secrets; shake.

The weird, wild west - an American frontier populated by gunslingers, rattlesnakes, outlaws, zombies, aliens, time travelers, and steampunk! Twenty-three of science fiction and fantasy's hottest and most popular authors create all-new tales, written exclusively for this anthology. Aliens and monsters, magic and science are introduced to the old west, with explosive results.

And now, a great Bigfoot book for both the Bigfoot believer and those who just enjoy a good story! Flyfishing guide Rusty Wilson spent years collecting these stories from his clients around the campfire, stories guaranteed to scare the pants off you—or make you want to meet the Big Guy! Come read about a lonely albino Bigfoot—being stalked in the forests of northern California—a Bigfoot and his dog—rockhounding in Nevada with the Big Guy—the Bigfoot who tried to stop the BASE jumpers—and many more great campfire tales!

Cuentos para Dormir de Las Mil y Una Noches ¿Quieres sumergirte en un mundo de magia, aventuras y sabiduría antes de dormir? Cuentos para dormir de Las mil y una noches te llevará a tierras exóticas donde los deseos se cumplen, los genios habitan lámparas encantadas y los valientes héroes desafían el destino. Inspirado en la legendaria colección de relatos narrados por Sherezade, este libro reúne algunas de las historias más entrañables jamás contadas.

A Brescello, petit village italien dans la plaine du Pô, la rivalité est permanente entre Peppone, le maire communiste qui vient de triompher aux élections et Don Camillo, le curé de choc qui prend quotidiennement à part le Seigneur dans son église. Dirigeant deux clans de choc, les deux hommes, bien que rivaux, restent malgré tout amis depuis l'enfance.

When one thinks of the classic adventure-story authors of the pulp fiction era, H. Rider Haggard, Talbot Mundy, and Rafael Sabatini may come first to mind. But Arthur O. Friel's stellar contributions - particularly his stories featuring Lourenco and Pedro, two workers on a rubber-tree plantation in the Amazon Jungle. Their adventures in the Amazon's mysterious back-country certainly deserve honorable mention. Here are tales of peril and last-minute rescue, brutal savages and men of honor, snake-worshipping armies and half-ape Lost Races-and many more!

Venture into a hard-hitting world of spiking adrenaline, tempered fear, and life-or-death stakes. With stories from award-winning authors and former fighters, Fighting Words brings you the best in combat sports fiction.

Battling Boxing Stories presents 15 of the most intense and hard-hitting stories about the pugilistic arts collected in one place and written by some of the best of today's new crop of exciting writers. The stories in this book highlight all types of boxers and all aspects of the sport, from amateur bouts and illegal street fights, to heavyweight championship events. These are wonderful stories with unforgettable characters who are full of passion and emotion, action and rage.

Mart Kincaid may be the fastest gun in the state, but it does him no good - because his gun and his life are not his own. They belong to Gar Malone, the King of Concha Basin, a ruthless rancher driven by his thirst for power, wealth, and conquest. Now Gar has set his sights on the Singing Canyon spread - the richest land in the basin - and he commands Kincaid to run its true owners off. If not, he threatens to reveal a dark secret that could ruin Kincaid's brother.

Experience these classic Western adventures as never before in an unabridged dramatized production. A versatile ensemble cast brings every character to life, enhanced by original music and thousands of cinematic sound effects that place you in the heart of every frontier adventure. For the best experience, we recommend listening with headphones. Then close your eyes and experience the American frontier as if you were there. One act of frontier justice turned Lance Gordon into an outlaw.

Gear up for high-flying heists, cutlass-clashing duels, and steam-powered mayhem. From gritty alleyways to sky-high airships, this anthology throws you into the heart of adventure—where pirates rule, danger lurks, and only the bold survive. So, tighten your goggles, grab your cutlass, and hold on tight.

After four years of training to become a Navy SEAL, Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry the woman of his dreams, Shae Johnson. And Shae’s been uber patient, waiting, building a life as a freelance graphic artist, moving around the globe to be with him. So, when she said yes to his proposal in Geneva, he fully expected to live happily ever after.

CLASSIC WESTERN ADVENTURE FROM AMERICA’S FAVORITE STORYTELLER This set, newly released on compact disc, contains four thrilling dramatizations of Louis L’Amour’s short stories, featuring all the excitement of the Wild West–the fierce passion and determination of the men and women who...