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In this short story we follow a Scot v.s. English rivalry of landholders through several generations, as the land along Hadrian's Wall is acquired and re-acquired over and over again. It all finally comes to fruition by means of an American couple that intercedes in an interesting manner, bringing the feud to a satisfying conclusion.

Eine packende Mystery-Kurzgeschichte über die uralte Verbindung zwischen Mensch und Wolf, über Schuld, Rache und Erlösung. Als Radu nach Jahren in sein abgelegenes Heimatdorf in den Karpaten zurückkehrt, wird er von düsteren Erinnerungen und alten Feindschaften heimgesucht. Einst verlor er seine Schwester an einen Wolf, den er seither „Ucigaci“ – Mörder – nennt. Die Wälder, die ihn umgeben, scheinen zu leben, pulsierend vor uralten Geheimnissen und Legenden, die man besser ruhen lässt.

In this short story, a western cowpoke is willed a gold mine and is followed by outlaws determined to find it and kill him. He is wounded in a gun battle and fights for his life in this first person account of the ensuing chase and encounter . Lots of detail and lots of action. 4,875 words long.

Four young adults go on a multi-state road trip to find the scariest haunted house. After touring several haunted houses, they receive an email with a video inviting them to the world's most terrifying haunted house. They played the video and listened. The video said, "You are invited to enter Nightmare Manor, the scariest place on earth. The most frightening haunted house in the country is only open on Halloween night. Reserved for the bravest souls only. Let it be known that no one has ever completed the tour. If you accept our invitation and arrive at your appointed time, you ...

What if one audiobook could take you to fourteen different worlds—each filled with mystery, magic, and meaning? Adventures Between the Lines by L. Troxen is a bold and heartfelt collection of short stories for listeners aged 9 to 12—and anyone who’s ever dreamed of something more. Each story is a doorway into the lives of kids just like you, facing real struggles, wild adventures, and unexpected discoveries. Meet Spike, who opens a magical book. Travel across the globe with paper wings. Crack a case with a young detective.

This is the first of two short stories about a man whose son was killed by pirates, and his quest to seek vengeance against the Somali pirate community for his loss. The story is very Old Testament in its 'eye for an eye' commitment to bringing personal retribution to any pirates who will come out to challenge him and his crew. Lots of action.

This is a fantasy short story about the mythical tiny creatures that create all the world's sand. It explains all we know about them and explores their possible lifestyle. A fun story for all ages.

A few months ago, she was a rising star in professional golf. Now she's spiraling into a career threatening slump. Join Emerson Taylor as she rediscovers her game, repairs the friendship with her childhood coach, and redefines her definition of success.

She is known to our family as Little Laura Lee. My dear older sister who hasn't uttered a word for almost 60 years. In her silence she sits, locked away in an invisible cage, a prisoner to the devastating effects of Rett syndrome. Often ignored, forgotten, and alone, some would describe it as a sad life, if you can call her's a life at all. But there is one who sees and hears her cry above the silence and He has a future in store for her no human eyes can see...

ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಯಾವ ಕತೆಗಳೂ ಕಾಲ್ಪನಿಕವಲ್ಲ. ಅವೆಲ್ಲವೂ ನಾನು ಕಂಡು, ಕೇಳಿ, ಅನುಭವಕ್ಕೆ ದಕ್ಕಿದಂತಹುವೇ... ಗಂಭೀರ ಕಥೆಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ಬರುವ ಹಾಸ್ಯ, ಇಡೀ ಕಥೆಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ನುಸುಳಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ಒಂದೆರಡು ಹಾಸ್ಯದ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಗಂಭೀರ ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ನಡುವೆ ಬರುವ ಮಧ್ಯಂತರದ ಬ್ರೇಕ್ ನಂತಿರಲಿ ಎಂದು ಬರೆದಿದ್ದು.

An old man sets off for a nearby village to deliver a message from God. This is a philosophical tale about a group of ISIS members who have taken control of a small village in the desert. The story explores themes of retribution, centred on a promise to those who have caused the suffering of the innocent. Please be aware this is a very short story.

Feeling a sweet sensation after being kissed by Daniel Levine in Paris, Emily suddenly feels alarm bells start to ring. Not wishing to be intoxicated and duped by yet another man who might hurt her, she makes excuses to leave. She continues her search for a job and a flat. Skeptical about men who trigger her vulnerability she keeps avoiding Daniel's pursuit, even agreeing to marry a trustworthy friend. Nevertheless the memory of Daniel's kiss continues to have its effect: and involuntarily she finds herself unable to prevent an inner alchemical change and a new awareness of the mysterious ...

In this short story of action packed pages, a business man loses his entire business to a criminal mobster. By accidental means he becomes able to seek revenge on not only this evil man but on others as well. A great tale of getting even.

This book is fun to read. The colored illustrations will bring back happy memories from childhood years. It is Æsop’s fables dressed up for the bitcoin age, perfect as a coffee table book. It makes a great gift, especially for all those hoodwinked by the bitcoin craze. The book contains 48 all-time favorite fables including: – The Goose and the Golden Egg – The Pied Piper – The Miser – The Milkmaid and the Milk – The Tortoise and the Hare – The Proud Man’s New Clothes – The Boy Who Cried Wolf – The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse – The Lion and the Asses – The Oak ...

Book One of The Red Chronicles Trilogy Red was never meant to have a fair shot. Pulled from reform school at nine by an uncle who barely wanted him, he learned fast that survival meant standing alone. By the time he hit the streets, he was more than ready—sharp, ruthless, and always one step ahead. With Kyle, his best friend and partner in crime, Red carved out a life in the shadows, running jobs and making his own luck. But luck runs dry. When a heist goes south, Red takes the fall, keeping his mouth shut and his loyalty intact. Kyle? Nowhere to be found. No visits. No calls. Nothing. ...

With his parents and sister, Lizzy, whom he adores, Robbie Larkin grows up in a working-class Waterford home. Then he breaks the news that for a better life he's emigrating to America. By letter, he stays in touch, regaling everyone with his adventures in New York and then Detroit. But then the second world war breaks out, and Robbie enlists in the navy. After basic training, he's assigned to the U.S.S. Tenacity, a brand-new vessel built in the shipyards of the eastern seaboard. Straight away, like the men who built her, Robbie senses that something is not right the with the Tenacity. With ...

A Door Once Closed… Now Waits to Open Again. Every year, on the same night, at precisely 3:33 AM, someone vanishes from the town of Black Hollow—without a trace. No bodies. No explanations. Just whispers of an ancient phenomenon known as The Vanishing Hour. Investigative journalist Evelyn Cade never believed in ghost stories. But when she receives a cryptic message from Cassandra Moore, a woman who disappeared a year ago, she is thrust into a mystery darker than anything she has ever uncovered. The message is simple, chilling, and impossible: "Find the Vanishing Hour." Determined to ...

Molly Chamberlain is part of an expeditionary team to the arctic tundra. They've arrived from Houston to resume digging on a site they'd established the prior season held much promise. After a discovery of something extraordinary, these scientists, out of the permafrost, extract their incredible find. However, Molly becomes drawn to it in a way which transcends natural scientific curiosity. Something Called Permafrost is another brilliant short story from award winning author Robert E. Kearns in which he explores what happens when personal obsession meets with modern science. Now with an ...

Charles and Bertie are friends from university. When Charles hosts Bertie for a week, he's surprised when his pal suggests they pay a visit to Monto, Dublin's notorious Red-Light district. Afterwards, Bertie falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious girl. They marry and move into Bertie's estate in England. However, Charles soon learns that Bertie's health is on the decline. From Pencraft Awards 1st Place Winning Author, Robert E. Kearns, comes another unforgettable story to excite the imagination. A fabulous plot with an extraordinary ending, and the recipient of a five-star review ...

In Victorian London, Margaret Brink, in search of a better life, arrives by train from the countryside. While at the outset she gains employment, after some misfortune, she soon falls by the wayside. Told in the form of a letter, an inquiry from a relative of Margaret's is answered by a minister who did what he could for her. The Troubles of Margaret Brink is a short, but evocative tale from Award Winning author, Robert E. Kearns