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Motive. Means. Opportunity. Without proof of all three, the guilty can walk free. But even with an alibi, the innocent can still be condemned. For six award-winning, bestselling authors of psychological suspense, truth and lies weave together in a tangle of conflicting loyalties, hidden crimes, and dark secrets. Pull one thread, and there’s no telling what will unravel.

From the depths of grief and the thirst for revenge to the terror of supernatural forces and the fight for survival, these stories and others delve into the darkest corners of our world where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, and the only certainty is that nothing is quite as it seems.

Uncomfortably Dark presents DARK DISASTERSIn this third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. See what happens when twelve spectacular authors rise to the challenge to combine the worst natural disasters imaginable with something evil and nightmarish hidden at its core. Curated and edited by Candace Nola, with a foreword by Patrick R.

Life has never been easy for Kailani. With her mother caught up in the fast lane—dancing at the club and hooked on pills—Kailani was forced to step up and become the mother figure to her younger siblings, Misha and Brooke. Working long hours at a 24-hour diner, Kailani barely makes ends meet. But there’s one thing keeping her going—her passion for baking. She sells cakes and cookies to customers on the side, earning a reputation for her mouth-watering treats. Her cakes are so good that it’s what draws Giant, a local hustler with a millionaire empire, into her life when he stops by...

Get ready for a wild ride through dark streets, where monsters roam, magic crackles, and heroes fight shadows at every turn. From wizards to vampires, gods to shapeshifters, these stories will drag you into a world where the impossible is just another day.

Welcome back to The House of Scandals, where whispered secrets linger in the air, desire simmers beneath every stolen glance, and reputations are as fragile as the paper-thin masks worn at midnight. In this new collection of seven seductive tales, return to the glittering world of Regency England, where passion defies propriety and temptation waits behind every closed door. From a daring heiress who risks everything for a forbidden love, to a widowed seamstress tangled in a dangerous game of power and pleasure, to the quiet scholar who discovers that even the library holds its secrets, ...

Sit back and relax with this inspiring selection of 19 short stories; a captivating collection of tales that showcase the very best of short story writing. Dive into enchanting romances that will make your heart flutter, relish the warmth of holiday tales that will transport you to gorgeous locations around the globe and smile at the family dramas that are sure to resonate with every listener.

L'essenza dell'Abruzzo è declinata in questa novella nei suoi peculiari aspetti culturali. Lo sguardo attento e compiaciuto di Valerio Di Stefano ci accompagna attraverso le viuzze di un paesino dove la vita scorre ancora lenta, tra i profumi e i sapori di una terra "forte e gentile" come i suoi abitanti. "Lo schiaffatone" si differenzia completamente dalle precedenti narrazioni, mantenendo però il solito marchio di fabbrica: un'ironia inconfondibile e sottile che, in queste pagine, diventa bonaria ed empatica.

Natalie Reed was born with the blood of a werewolf, a legacy that made her a target. Ruthless vampire trackers hunt down young werewolves before they can transition, and the night they find her family, everything shatters. Left clinging to life after a brutal attack, she watches her world burn—her parents lost, her home destroyed. Rescued by her uncle, Natalie is thrust into a world of survival, training, and the harsh truths of what it means to be hunted. She learns the ways of the werewolf, the strength hidden within her, and the relentless enemies who seek to wipe out her kind.

Six children. Five brothers. One sister. The adventures they chose fit their personalities perfectly, though the path to love for each one was winding and uncertain. The Repington family was close, though they did have their disagreements from time to time. Headed by the Duke of Castborough, the family had responsibilities, difficulties, and camaraderie. The duke and his wife had six children. Headstrong and determined in their own ways, the children were similar but often vastly different. Though they struggled through troubles, they loved each other fiercely. This series has six parts - ...

»You Will Be the Death of Me« Ivy, Mateo und Cal waren einmal befreundet, jetzt haben sie nichts mehr miteinander zu tun. Aber als Cal zu spät zur Schule kommt und dort auf Ivy und Mateo trifft, ist das die Gelegenheit, eine alte Tradition wiederaufleben zu lassen: einen Tag blau machen. Bei ihrem spontanen Ausflug in die Stadt sichten sie zufällig einen vierten Schüler auf Abwegen und folgen ihm – mitten hinein in einen Tatort. Ivy, Cal und Mateo kennen den Toten, der vor ihnen liegt – und eigentlich sollten sie jetzt die Polizei rufen. Doch sie alle haben eine Verbindung zum Opfer.

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Welcome to The Brass Teapot and Other Stories - the best of Season 1 of the Fiction on the Web audiobook series. There are so many people out there making beautiful literary art, so many niches snugly filled, so many jokers and prophets and lovers and fighters, so many wonderful stories finding an audience. Literary magazines are packed full of love, craft, art for art's sake, art for life's sake. In a world full of divisions, where we're bombarded by shallow media and tyrannised by selfish politics, literary magazines are antidote, antithesis, haven.

Short Stories and Flash Fiction This is the fourth anthology of short stories and flash fiction from the Blackwood Writers Group (South Australia). Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy with touches of HorrorYou will see stories that examine how the strings that hold a marriage together are strained in Andrew Loves His Wife, a scientist manages to elevate his discovery above what he’d expected in High Note, a new recruit in a near-Orwellian society is assigned to the effort in War Footing, and a young girl finds that she and her pet kitten share a very close bond that will make...

ROAR INTO YOUR BIRTHDAY AND HAVE IT FLAME BROILED YOUR WAY!

Life doesn’t come with a map—just scars, memories, and the occasional bad idea. In this raw and reflective collection of essays, a man looks back on the people who shaped him, the places that changed him, and the moments that wouldn’t let him go. From Bronx alleyways to Thai backstreets, through heartbreak, absurdity, and unexpected grace—these stories linger like smoke and stay like scars.

She's a meticulous cruise director who lives for the perfectly planned itinerary. He's a daring and wild adventurer who thrives on the unexpected. Rachel: Life on the Celestial Odyssey is all about order and planning. With my carefully crafted events and attention to detail, I ensure our guests have the time of their lives. But when Max Dalton steps on board with his thrill-seeking ways, my well-ordered world is turned upside down. He is infuriating and I'm pretty sure he's out for my job. But the more time we spend together I'm left wondering if my pulse is racing whenever he's around ...

Dive into a world where shadows dance with secrets and the human spirit navigates the extraordinary. This captivating anthology weaves together tales of intrigue and mystery, alongside poignant explorations of the heart. From a detective ensnared by the very enigma he seeks, to the unsettling presence of an alligator in suburbia, and the heartwarming journey of adopting a mythical creature, these stories will transport you to unexpected realms. Encounter wicked mermaids, witness the fierce loyalty of nature's guardians, and embark on a perilous quest for a lost city. Share in the quiet ...

Five stories of fantasy plus a complete novella— The Festival of Sin A trio of stories about an ancient astronaut long removed from Earth, the strange worlds and peoples he encounters, and his quest to belong— The Florentine Mirror A mirror that holds a deadly secret of long ago treachery and tragedy— The Cabbage Patch Coma patients discover a strange limbo where they are able to see the world in a new light— Hands A novella about a man who struggles to come to terms with an extraordinary power, and the magic beneath his fingers—

What if Edgar Allan Poe's masterpieces happened in our world? Step into five chilling retellings that transport Poe's most terrifying tales into the 21st century, where ancient horrors take on frightening new forms. From sterile hospital corridors to corporate boardrooms, from contaminated mansions to digital graveyards, these stories prove that the human capacity for guilt, obsession, and revenge transcends any era. "The Monitor" - A night-shift nurse's paranoia spirals into murder, where the tell-tale heart becomes the relentless beeping of medical equipment, and guilt echoes through ...