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Sie erzählen von Schuld und Schicksal, von Liebe und Verzicht, von Menschen zwischen Pflichtgefühl und innerer Sehnsucht. Theodor Storm gehört zu den bedeutendsten Erzählern und Lyrikern des 19. Jahrhunderts. In seinen Novellen und Gedichten verbindet sich feine Sprache mit psychologischer Tiefe, atmosphärischer Dichte und norddeutscher Melancholie.

Dark Tracks: 4 Horror Stories is a chilling collection of short horror tales where isolation, guilt, and the unknown collide. Each story pulls you into a different nightmare — from abandoned places that shouldn’t be entered, to ordinary moments that spiral into something deeply wrong. As the tension builds, reality begins to fracture, and what waits in the darkness refuses to stay hidden. These are not tales of cheap jump scares. They are slow-burning, unsettling stories that linger long after the final word — the kind of horror that creeps in quietly and stays with you.

From award-winning author Cadwell Turnbull comes a brilliant collection of short stories, including some old favorites and some brand-new adventures. All the Hidden Places contains a range of tales from the quiet to the dramatic, the overtly political to the deeply philosophical, but almost always with a touch of strange. This collection is an imaginative and wild exploration of all the unseen places within us and the secrets hiding around corners, just out of sight.

In the vibrant world of Gaycity, comic strip illustrator Andrew Gilman finds himself immersed in the whimsical adventures of his characters, especially the charming campground owner, Bradley Bream. As their playful banter evolves into a passionate romance, Andrew grapples with an enticing dilemma: can he bring Bradley into his real world, or will he embrace the magic of their connection in Gaycity?

Theresa Salomé is cursed and blessed. Every Friday the 13th, she must kill and cannibalize her victim, extending her life. She’s collected knowledge, amassed wealth, and watched empires come and go. But as centuries pass, the cycle and isolation threaten to tear her mind apart. Michael Durmaz can’t tell if he’s cursed, possessed, or hallucinating. The urge to kill on Friday the 13th is overwhelming. Horrific nightmares detail hellish deeds but promise heavenly rewards.

When I was injured on my last deployment, I thought moving back to Night Grove Falls was the worst thing to ever happen to me. Then I learn about the danger here in town and realize that my pack needs me and my skills now more than ever. So, I take over running the Midnight Haven, a rescue group here in town. I’m expecting to handle threats, to maybe have to get my hands dirty. What I’m not expecting is to find my fated mate.

Tras el ataque sufrido en 2022, en el que casi pierde la vida y que relató en su anterior libro, Cuchillo, «nuestro Scheherazade»—como lo llamó Ursula K. Le Guin—regresa a la ficción. En estos cinco relatos, la desbordante imaginación de Salman Rushdie adopta un tono crepuscular. Vuelve a sus orígenes, a las calles del Bombay de Hijos de la medianoche, donde se reencuentra con viejos personajes de la novela de 1981, y completa un recorrido por los tres países donde ha vivido: India, Inglaterra y Estados Unidos.

Step into a world where inhibitions are left at the door and passion knows no bounds. This curated collection brings together a variety of narratives designed to explore the deepest reaches of adult fantasy and unbridled heat. From the boardroom to the bedroom, and from scandalous forbidden encounters to the thrill of a chance meeting, these stories delve into the most intense connections imaginable. Whether you crave the tension of a powerful alpha, the mystery of a secret liaison, or the sweetness of a sultry romance, this anthology offers a diverse range of tropes to satisfy every mood.

Viaggiatori del tempo, carnevali gotici, automi viventi... e investigatori. Sono i protagonisti delle storie create dallo straordinario talento narrativo di Ray Bradbury, che non si è rivelato solo nella fantascienza, ma anche nel fantastico, nell'horror, nel weird. E nel poliziesco. Lo dimostrano le venti storie raccolte in questo volume: impeccabili trame gialle, molte delle quali hanno ispirato episodi della serie Alfred Hitchcock presenta; tra queste, Il piccolo assassino, che Bradbury riteneva il suo miglior racconto in assoluto.

If bedtime feels like a battle, this audiobook is your soft landing. Most nights, you climb into bed hoping to relax—but the harder you try, the more awake you feel. That’s because effort keeps you alert. This audiobook offers something different: a soothing voice that guides you into rest.

The story follows Holmes as he investigates a puzzling series of incidents where a man repeatedly smashes plaster busts of Napoleon, with no apparent motive beyond destruction. It was first published in Collier's in the US on April 30, 1904, and in The Strand Magazine in the UK in May 1904.

Entregándose a la lujuria: 18 relatos eróticos cortos trae historias de sexo tanto con desconocidos como con conocidos, así como aventuras inesperadas con gente de distintos trabajos y lugares. En este título te toparás con escenas calientes en primera persona, en ocasiones salpicadas con algún toque de humor, en medio de vívidas descripciones de las sensaciones de los protagonistas que logran llegar hasta el clímax. Lisa Vild es el pseudónimo de una autora sueca de relatos eróticos. En sus historias explora temáticas sensibles, pero tentadoras.

A stunning collection of stories exploring love and art, luck and loss, from the “invaluable” (George Saunders) author of How to Behave in a Crowd and The Material “These stories don’t close so much as continue inside you. They tilt the world and don’t set it back, leaving you to live...

WINNER OF THE PEN/OPEN BOOK AWARD AND THE HIGH PLAINS BOOK AWARD ● For readers of Jhumpa Lahiri and Maile Meloy, a collection of stories about Indian immigrants in the rural American West full of “such grace and understated power that you know you are in the presence of an incredible new...

The bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and When Life Gives You Lululemons is back with a delicious novel about a trio of best friends in Manhattan who agree to change their lives in the most personal and dramatic way possible—and to do it within one calendar year. Meet Emmy, Leigh...

Stefan Zweig zählt zu den meistgelesenen deutschsprachigen Autoren des 20. Jahrhunderts – und seine Werke berühren bis heute durch psychologische Tiefe, sprachliche Eleganz und zeitlose Themen. Diese umfassende Hörbuch-Edition vereint seine bekanntesten und bewegendsten Texte in einer einzigartigen Sammlung: 16 ausgewählte Novellen – darunter Klassiker wie Der Amokläufer, Schachnovelle, Verwirrung der Gefühle, Brief einer Unbekannten und Angst – eindringlich erzählt und meisterhaft komponiert.

Erleben Sie die stillen Dramen und feinen Zwischentöne in Fontanes bekanntesten Gesellschaftsromanen: Irrungen, Wirrungen, Stine, Die Poggenpuhls und Unterm Birnbaum – Geschichten über Standesgrenzen, verborgene Wünsche und menschliche Abgründe. Ergänzt wird die Sammlung durch eine Auswahl seiner beliebtesten Balladen – darunter Klassiker wie John Maynard, Herr von Ribbeck auf Ribbeck im Havelland, Archibald Douglas und viele mehr.

Daft Wee Stories is Limmy’s first book. It is a collection of stories. There are short stories. There are longer stories. There are stupid stories. There are thoughtful stories. There are upside-down stories. There are normal-way-up stories. There are weird stories. There are less weird stories. There are really weird stories. There is nothing else like it. Have a listen.

Horror, mystery and suspense abound in this second collection from the king of ghostly tales, M. R. James. Featuring stories that have haunted listeners for more than 100 years, such as 'Lost Hearts' and 'Casting the Runes', this collection is read by critically acclaimed star of screen and stage Sir Michael Hordern.

I’m the last single mom standing. We had a plan. Move into my great aunt’s old house and raise our kids together. Just four best friends, doing their best to stay afloat. But then three of them had to go and fall in love. Now, my crumbling brownstone is filled with loving couples, leaving me in the cold.