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From the author of The Natural comes a classic short story about a young rabbinical student and his fateful encounter with an enigmatic matchmaker. A co-production with the National Jewish Theater. Recorded before a live audience at Chicago’s Guest Quarters Suite Hotel in July 1992.

Las casas son siete, y están vacías. La narradora, según Rodrigo Fresán, es "una científica cuerda contemplando locos, o gente que está pensando seriamente en volverse loca". Y la cordura, como siempre, es superficial.

It had been a typical New Year's Eve party. But as midnight approaches, Mr. Satterthwaite - a keen observer of human nature - senses that the real drama of the evening is yet to unfold. And so it proves when a mysterious stranger knocks on the door. Who is this Mr. Quin? Mr. Satterthwaite's new friend is an enigma. He seems to appear and disappear almost like a trick of the light. In fact, the only consistent thing about him is that his presence is always an omen - sometimes good, but sometimes deadly....

In A Few Quick Ones, P. G. Wodehouse brings together some of his oldest friends for a party. Jeeves and Wooster are there, so is Mr Mulliner and the Oldest Member.

Karel Čapek, zu Recht einer der berühmtesten und beliebtesten tschechischen Autoren, hat die Welt nicht nur mit dem Begriff des "Roboters" bereichert - er hat auch zahlreiche Krimi-Kurzgeschichten geschrieben, die an Witz und Raffinesse ihresgleichen suchen! Mit dabei: Der gestohlene Kaktus, Das Verschwinden des Herrn Hirsch, Tschintamanin und Vogel, Vom Kassenknacker und vom Brandstifter, Der gestohlene Mord, Der Fall mit dem Kind, Die Geschichte vom Heiratsschwindler, Das Gericht des Herrn Havlena, Die Briefmarkensammlung, Der Geschworene.

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of "Someone Like You", a short, sharp, chilling story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale, read by the actor Julian Rhind-Tutt. In "Someone Like You", Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of two wartime pilots arguing over the fickle hand of fate (and the airman).... "Someone Like You" is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot.

He’s the ultimate wingman who doesn’t remember last night. She’s a crisis management specialist who remains calm despite waking up besides a stranger. Can the morning after turn into forever after for two people who have more in common than they think?

الأرواح المتمردة مجموعة قصصية صدرت باللغة العربية في عام 1908 في نيويورك وتضمنت أربع قصص هي؛ وردة الهاني، صراخ القبور، مضجع العروس و خليل الكافر.

هذه ليست مجرَّد مجموعة قصصية عادية بل هي فضفةٌ من الروح كتلك التي تسرُّ بها إحداهن إلى صديقتها على مقعد المقهى الغريب فتنساب الدموع تاركةً خلفها آثار الكحل الليلي...خطٌ دقيقٌ من السواد لا يصل القلب أبدًا..

He’s a widower attending a medical conference. She’s a recent divorcee hoping to get her groove back. He’s noticed her before, but this time is different, with an empty ring finger to prove it. Can he convince her they’re meant for more than a week long love affair? Jack: I’ve attended this medical office convention before, but this is the first time I’m feeling bold. But I didn’t expect the shy woman I’ve been checking out for the last couple of years to not only be available, but interested in a Vegas fling.

Discover the timeless beauty of love through a masterfully curated collection of romance short stories that span across generations. This anthology captures the essence of love in its many forms, weaving together tales from different eras that reveal how love has been a guiding force throughout history. From the tender innocence of first love to the deep bonds of lifelong commitment, each story offers a glimpse into the heart's journey across time, proving that love’s power remains unshaken by the passage of years.

Stories include: Chocolate - Chocolate can kill a dog. That gave Weston an idea. Butter Pecan - It's been a long time since Iris indulged in her favorite flavor. Pistachio - Mr. Finchner swore he had to eat pistachio ice cream every day...or else.

Lucas will nichts als seine Ruhe in einer Welt, die ihn einfach nicht in Ruhe lässt. Eine Kurzgeschichte vom internationalen Bestsellerautor Fredrik Backman Videospiele, Wein und Pad Thai – das ist der perfekte Abend für Lucas. Andere Menschen? Muss nicht sein. Warum denn, wenn er auch alleine glücklich sein kann? Als der dreiköpfige Vorstand der Bewohnervertretung überraschend an seiner Tür klingelt und eine Inspektion seiner Bratpfanne verlangt, ist Lucas alles andere als begeistert. Doch Abwimmeln ist nicht.

"ديك الجن هو اسم مستعار لكاتب حقيقي اختار الكتابة بغير اسمه وانغمس في هم الآخرين، لا يركض وراء الضوء قدر ما يحب التعبير عما يريد، صدر له : مأمون القانوني.. تنويعات من واقع الحياة " ، وهذا ما يقوله في مدخل الكتاب:.

I was supposed to find him and hate him. Now, I never want to leave his side. After the brutal death of my older brother, I didn’t know how to move on. Everything inside of me was angry at his best friend, the jerk who ran away. Now, I have every intention of finding him but I was not prepared for who I met. Caspian, a gigantic man with a heart so kind that I couldn’t stay mad at him. When a snowstorm hits, he is kind enough to allow me to stay in his cabin. Things happen, very intense moments, and it causes a rift to happen that I had never expected.

We are all haunted in some way or another. From the warnings we did not heed, to the 'might have beens', to the ghosts who stalk us on the way home, it is rare we end our lives without a spirit in our periphery. Join me as we dive, yet again, into the dark and disturbing realms of the mind. It is time to speak To Those Who Haunt You.

A young, Los Angeles contracting assistant suggests that office team-building should come in the form of a local 'Race to Feed the Hungry'. Although, what the event turns out to be feeding comes as a disgusting and devastating surprise.

When Joanne receives an unexpected inheritance from her estranged aunt, she hopes for a fresh start, far away from her unsatisfying life. Instead, she finds herself drawn to an ancient, crumbling mansion shrouded in mystery, perched at the edge of a desolate forest. Battling relentless rain and a growing sense of unease, Joanne is compelled to enter the mansion, ignoring warnings of its dark legacy whispered in her aunt’s cryptic letters.

Fascinating short stories from the pen of the talented author Christopher J. F. Gibson each with a gentle twist in the tale!

هل تخيلت مرةً أن تستمع إلى جدّة يابانية تروي القصص الشعبية والموروثة هناك؟! هذا الكتاب سيمنحك فرصةً ذهبية فهو مجموعة من قصص أيام زمان اليابانية الموجهة في معظمها للأطفال لكنها لا تموت في نفس الكبار أيضًا.