Drama Collection

In Oedipus at Colonus, the banished king, after years of wandering, accompanied by his faithful daughter Antigone, finds himself in Athens. Receiving a warm if guarded welcome from Theseus, King of Athens, he prepares to settle himself to spend his last days in peace. However, unwelcome visitors from his tortured past continue to haunt him until the very end.

Throughout this collection are tales honed with a psychological edge and sprinkled with a dash of dark humor, while other stories cross over into the realms of tragedy, coming of age, and the paranormal. Diseased - When Carter Lynch, a resident of a mental institution, has a nervous breakdown over the death of his beloved ducks, the head nurse steps in and reveals to him that everything is not as it seems, but to Carter everything is exactly as it seems. Ripple in the Moonlight - Three young men are heading to the lake for a fun-filled night of camping and fishing. When poor decisions are ...

Step into the fog-shrouded streets of 1930s London, where shadows linger in every alley and danger is never far behind. Meet Dixon Hawke, the legendary British detective whose razor-sharp intellect and unwavering sense of justice have made him a scourge to criminals and a hero to the innocent. At his side is the spirited young Tommy Burke, whose quick wit and boundless courage make him the perfect companion in the relentless pursuit of truth. Within the pages of this captivating whodunit eBook, you’ll find 19 thrilling short stories, each brimming with intrigue, suspense, and the ...

One forbidden attraction ignites a cascade of desire that will change everything. This sizzling five-book series charts a course through temptation, betrayal, and exploration of forbidden desires, leading to a confrontation that will either destroy a marriage or transform it into something far more exciting. Sarah As maid of honor at my best friend's wedding, I should be focused on making her day perfect, but instead I'm harboring a dangerous secret: I'm intensely attracted to the groom. When car trouble leaves me stranded with him the night before the wedding, the magnetic pull between us ...

Three former top ten books, expanded and together in one sizzling special edition! I’m just a piece of candy to the women I entertain and I love it. That's until she walks into the club. Suddenly, I want more. I want her. Nobody knows my real name. On stage, I go by Candy. And when I dance, I go all the way. Women scream my name and throw money at me. I take home any woman I want. Sometimes, I take two. Carolina is the stuck up neighbor who drove me nuts with her prissy ways and big blue eyes. Sure, it was high school the last time I saw her. But our families have been going to the same...

Who knows what will happen next at Clere's Restaurant! In the bustling world of Clere's Restaurant, every dish comes with a side of drama and intrigue. Their journeys intertwine, crafting a story as delicious as the menu they serve proving that life, like the ingredients in the best recipes, require a mix of bitter and sweet to create something unforgettable. Sunday at 7 Jason Donovan's quest for truth sets a series of events in motion, revealing that beneath the veneer of casual dining lies a web of secrets. With a Side of Love They say a restaurant was a good place to find subject matter ...

This short story- 3,000 words is set in Derry 1956 and the trauma a young girl and her brother go through with an alcoholic father. The story would appeal to Irish and irish Americans.

The Courtship of Lord Blackhurst What happens when a lady falls in love, not with her betrothed, but rather with his cousin? Miss Priscilla Keenan has been promised to the Marquess of Blackhurst since her birth. The problem is: She has never laid eyes upon the man. So, when Blackhurst sends his cousin to York to assist Priscilla in readying Blackhurst’s home estate for the marquess’s return from his service in India, it is only natural for Priscilla to ask Mr. Alden something of the marquess’s disposition. Yet, those conversations lead Cilla onto a different path, one where she ...

With more than 80 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind. It covers a remarkable range, from the striking visions of Blake and Shelley and the insights of Keats to lighter but equally memorable verse by Tennyson.

After the death of their father, Oedipus, Antigone and Ismene return to Thebes. The ruler is their unyielding uncle by marriage, Creon, who assumed command after the death of the sons of Oedipus, Eteocles, and Polynices in a fratricidal struggle to take control of the city. Creon has the body of one brother buried with full civic honors but forbids the burial of the body of the other, whom he regards as a traitor. Antigone's challenge to Creon's decree, which she considers unjust, results in the extinction of the family line of Oedipus.

Tragedy leads to triumph, as Katherine is suddenly hurled into a decades-long struggle for survival... and vengeance! Born into a family of War Masters, she is genetically destined to become a War Master. But she must first earn the title. Decades into her century-long training, Katherine's training facility is attacked by clandestine forces, and she is hurled into the blackness of space to fend for herself. Her destiny becomes entwined with that of the galaxy, as she must find a way to assume her destiny, and help save trillions of innocent people in the process!

You won’t believe it—I’m falling for the new brooding stranger who might leave town any moment, and it all started with a single glance. How did that even happen? The moment Beau walks into Willow Creek, something shifts inside me. His mysterious aura is irresistible, and that first glance feels like a spark igniting a fire. Despite knowing he’s probably not staying, I can’t shake the feeling there’s something more between us. Then, the Spring Festival Floral contest draws us together in a whirlwind of colors and creativity. Our ideas clash like thunderstorms, but his passion ...

Sometimes even the best-laid plans are meant to be broken. Emma Breyer has always been the ‘ugly duckling’ – the one no one sees. Fed up, she decides to make a plan and finally become the person she wants to be. She is shocked when the plan works! Finally, she has it all – the blond hair, fake lashes, fabulous job and gorgeous boyfriend. But then she hits a little snag… in the form of a beautiful brooding artist. Griffin is everything she is NOT looking for. But he’s the only one who seems to truly see her, and not just the person she’s pretending to be. Now, she must choose ...

If you liked The Man in the Tree, you will love House of Sun, Sky, and Sand. What sacrifice would you make to save your spouse? Would you step aside if someone could love her better? Should you break up with her? What would you do if you saw your widow at work? What happens to a ghost twin when she tries to help her twin? How long does it take to recover from the loss of a child? Think love is only for conventional beings, humans, people? Do you want a child? How many times will you try? How long do triplets mourn the third? How comforting would it be to know that your love survives? ...

When this groundbreaking serialized dramatization premiered on 320 U.S. radio stations, critics were unanimous in their praise. It won numerous honors including the George Foster Peabody Award and the Pulitzer Prize for broadcasting. Never before or since has such an ambitious undertaking been attempted in public radio, and it was accomplished, not by a major network, but by a small nonprofit independent producer in Chicago. That was in 1981. It has been sitting on the shelf ever since.

A detective mystery book set in London during the early 20th century. After beginning work as Michael Marks's secretary, Kimbrel soon finds himself entangled in a puzzling disappearance. Known for his modern innovations and bachelor lifestyle, Marks mysteriously fails to appear in his home, despite evidence suggesting he returned the previous night. Kimbrel, along with Marks's niece Peggie Marvell and the eccentric Mr. Tertius, begins an investigation that rapidly takes a dark turn when Marks's body is discovered at his estate office, leading to an investigation that peels back layers of ...

These four plays, translated into blank verse by C. A. Wheelwright, present to us the wide range of this ancient playwright's fertile imagination. From war and peace to politics and society to the relationships between mena nd women, no topic is off-limits.

Seeking fortune and glory, eighteen year old Sam volunteers to become the newest crew member aboard the privateer ship Invader. The only problem is, Sam has no actual sailing experience! When the handsome captain calls him to his quarters for a private meeting, Sam learns that there is one thing that the willing young lad can provide to the men of the Invader. AVAST contains all the chapters of the Mastered and Commanded series, including a brand new fourth bonus chapter! This book contains smoking hot pirate love and is for readers 18+

William Shakespeare has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition, and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. Shakespeare's monologues are short distillations of his larger themes—love and loss, fairness and inequity, power and envy, lust and purity. Here are the best of Shakespeare's greatest monologues, each of which captures a shining, brilliant moment from his plays that gives us a deeper understanding of each character, whether flattering, damning, or inspiring.

Long Stories Short, a collection of ten short stories, includes several previously published readers' favorites. A house fire causes tragedy in "Aftermath." "Magic or Miracles" will take you on a journey that may help you decide if there's a difference. How long is "Forever?" Mark and Erin discover the power of the Ouija Board in "You Summoned Me." Does Bigfoot exist? Eli believes so and "One Step at a Time" tells his story. Is there life after death? "A Candle in the Darkness" looks at both sides of the question. "Mountain Justice," a story of domestic violence, friendship and a horse's ...