Títulos em Antologias e Contos

When Saltair and Krenik decide they need to start collecting more resources than the wider galaxy can now provide, they decide to head to the one place that nobody goes. The Sol System. In 2151, Earth was destroyed by a group of renegades known only as 'The Decimators'. Since then, multiple planets have died and crumbled, and gravimetric disturbances are off the scale. However, the area is rich in minerals. Enough to make the pair take early retirement.

'Grow Your Why' is a compelling collection of stories featuring 23 heartfelt narratives from diverse contributors. These stories delve into pivotal moments that shaped and defined the authors' lives. As you immerse yourself in each of these stories, you'll discover that storytelling is more than a mere recounting of events-it's the heartbeat of our existence.

Melanie Jenkins, newly single and desperate for change, swaps her ER scrubs for a stethoscope and a one-way ticket to Crazy Town. Her destination? The mansion of Rhonda Miltmore—hypochondriac extraordinaire and self-appointed Cupid. Enter Brent Miltmore: Wall Street titan with an emotional portfolio in dire need of diversification. When he takes a tumble (literally), guess who becomes his reluctant caretaker? Yep, his childhood nemesis.

Allison hängt in ihrem Job fest mit einer Chefin, die sie schikaniert und einem Freund, der sie nicht unterstützt. Dabei ist alles, was sie will, ihre eigenen Schmuckdesigns zu verkaufen. Als sie den charmanten Fotografen Reid kennenlernt, der von ihren Ideen begeistert ist, fragt sie sich, ob sie das richtige Leben lebt. Aber kann Allison einfach so neu anfangen?

Carl Hesselschwerdt’s afterlife is far from peaceful. In this volume of Haunted Secrets, he continues to confront the mysteries that blur the line between the living and the dead, revealing truths that neither realm can escape. Follow Carl as he battles dark forces in a haunted house, revisits a violent memory on a stormy night, and explores the ominous Black Forest where ghostly children warn of a lurking terror. This collection of seven gripping tales will immerse you in Carl’s eerie world like never before.

Stuck With You is a collection of four forced proximity romances with heart, humor, and heat from four bestselling romance authors.

The Billionaire's Courage: Grace: Working at Eric’s bar was supposed to be about an obligation. A promise I made to a friend. I never expected or wanted to be attracted to my best friend’s brother. Too bad he doesn't want anything to do with me. Until one night, one reckless kiss, changes everything. Now, he's all I can think about. And all that I want. Eric: There is no one more off limits than Grace. But that doesn’t make me want her any less. Being with her should be wrong. But it feels so right. Now that she is in my arms. I will do whatever I have to do to keep her safe.

Grand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', the Nebula Award-winning 'The Day Before the Revolution', and the Hugo-nominated 'Winter's King', which gave listeners their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo- and Nebula-winning masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness.

Der beste Freund vom Kaleu ist betrogen worden! Trickbetrüger haben ihm eine große Summe Geld gestohlen. Der alte Seebär ist außer sich und bittet Sarah und James um Hilfe. Bei den Ermittlungen wird schnell klar: Das ist nicht der einzige Fall in der Umgebung - offenbar ist da eine Bande am Werk! Doch die Suche ist gar nicht so leicht, denn der Betrogene stellt sich als Klatschmaul heraus und eine Menge Leute wusste von dem Bargeld.

Have you ever been on a train and wondered who on earth you were sitting next to? Sometimes we make assumptions due to the look of someone, but have no idea what the back story is and what the outcome to their story might be. These stories are all set on a delayed train from Portsmouth to London. These are the stories of passengers travelling for their own reasons some good, some bad, some murderous and some pretty treacherous.

Imagine a world without Mr. Darcy. How would things have been different if he had never been born? In a moment of despair over Elizabeth’s rejection, the iconic hero of Pride and Prejudice wishes his life away. Now, on a tour with a surprising celestial guide, he must face up to the results. Instead of everybody being better off, as he had supposed, there have been unexpected consequences for his closest friends. Darcy realizes, too late, that his presence made a positive difference in the world, and that he really had a wonderful life. Is it all lost and gone forever?

In the world long before written history, Croh and his nomadic tribe are doing their best to survive. With their food gone and bodies exhausted, Croh finds a caldera. Through luck, he stumbles upon a pass through its rocky walls, leading to their salvation. Every tree and plant produces food, the lake is filled with fish, and Croh thinks he found a place where they could make a permanent home.

In 1984, Derek Reilly was just another teenage nerd growing up in middle England. But his love of D&D caused him to fall afoul of the Laundry, a government agency tasked with suppressing supernatural threats. It turns out that sometimes ninth level wizard spells drawn on the back of your maths textbook can look suspiciously like actual magic...

Cody Walker is a cocky grump. Okay, fine. He’s a hot cocky grump. But still. I don’t have time for his teasing or his jokes. I’m a woman on a mission. And I’m not about to let anyone stand in my way. Especially not him. Besides, guys who look like Cody don’t go for curvy girls like me. Right? I mean yeah, he did sort of save my life. And he was really sweet when I basically fell apart in his arms.

There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight. It is the time when darkness reigns. And strange things roam the earth. In this dazzling collection of new and original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring this hour to vivid, spine-tingling life. So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clocks to strike . . .

Advent and Christmas are my favorite times of the year, with the coming celebration of the birth of Christ. However, the older I get, the more I have come to realize that Christ has been relegated to third or perhaps fourth place behind toys, decorations, and commercialism. I wanted to create a series of stories that might bring the true reason for the season back to its place of importance. These whimsical, multicultural tales evoke the timeless human needs of love, companionship, and purpose in life that are promised in the birth of a baby at Christmas.

A Perfect Winter Love. Während die Sweet Lemon Agency kurzfristig eine Weihnachtsfeier für Lieblingskollegin Amelie auf die Beine stellt, müssen Ida und Hotelmanager Noel den Winterball im Sylter Meeresrauschen vorbereiten - und dabei dem Verlangen nach einem zweiten Kuss widerstehen. In Köln trifft Amandas Bruder Matteo unerwartet auf Bella, die er zuletzt während seines Auslandssemesters gesehen - und nie vergessen - hat. Lucia wiederum scheint Heiligabend dieses Jahr im Auktionshaus verbringen zu müssen.

Journey through time without leaving home: discover stories that bring decades of smiles and memories right to your fingertips! Miss the good old days of easy laughs and heartfelt tales? Rediscover them in stories crafted just for you! Looking to sharpen your mind and stir your spirit without leaving your favorite chair? This book brings both with each turn of the page! “Heartwarming Short Stories for Seniors” isn’t just a collection of tales; it’s a journey back in time.

Werner Meier, der bekannte Liedermacher und Kabarettist, erzählt in 15 bairisch-verqueren Geschichten von seiner Bauernbuben-Kindheit zwischen Kuhmist, Zinkbadewanne und dem Besuch eines japanischen Bischofs. Ganz ohne falsche Sentimentalität – mal verschmitzt, mal tiefgründig und mal poetisch-leise – so kommen sie daher seine Geschichten. Fein verwoben mit dem zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergrund nehmen sie einen sofort mit auf den kleinen oberbayerischen Bauernhof der Fünfziger- und Sechziger-Jahre des letzten Jahrhunderts.

Contains extreme gore and violence. Wally loves Christmas and when the checkout lady doesn't take his expired coupon he looses his holiday cheer. Get ready for a goretastick, wild ride! Fun and exciting and hilarious.