Drama Collection

A collection of five short stories - spanning 1200 to 2600 words each - depicting bad people in dark situations. Some receive justice for their horrible deeds, but not all, which is ultimately the worst crime. "For you can tell the badness in a man, if he carries the sickness responsible for doing wrong upon others. It's in the eyes. The shadows that do not wander off, but linger, staying and festering."

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.

A Casual and Chaotic Christmas Collection The Kennedy Family Christmas Anthology Curl up with four sweet and sexy romance short stories featuring the Kennedy family. Start off with Mari and Leo who are trying for a Casual Christmas. Then Mari's sister Tessa and her childhood sweetheart Ben know that they're experiencing a Not So Casual Christmas. Youngest sister Becca and Justin are having a chaotic Christmas in the next story. And finally their mother Erica and father Jace are having a Christmas Crisis. Facing divorce, they need a Second Chance Christmas. These heartwarming and steamy ...

Praise for Red Rock Rises … Book 1 in Taylor Lee’s HOT new romantic suspense series, The Red Rock Series. “Taylor Lee does it again! Red Rock Rises introduces another unforgettable heroine and a hero who is more than her match. From the first page to the last, the sparks fly between Jesse O’Donnell aka Red Rock and the sexy Police Chief. Red Rock Rises has everything you’ve come to expect from Taylor Lee. Memorable characters, high octane action, and Lee’s special brand of hot sexy romance. A hugely successful entry from an author who is raising the bar for Romantic Suspense." ...

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 ...

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 ...

In these first short stories collection, the author assembled unforgettable tales that will make the reader ponder, laugh and even get a wet eye or drop a tear with narratives about everyday serendipitous characters around us; from Homeless Tony to Mr. Harris' Tiffany to Big Red Johnny, and many more, the author tell us skillfully about the fictional characters coming vibrantly alive with all their humanity to entertain the reader!

Each story in this collection celebrates the magic of Christmas through love, forgiveness, and the joy of second chances. Whether it’s the sparkling snow in a small town or the soft glow of Christmas lights in the city, each romance brings warmth to the heart and a reminder that during the holidays, anything is possible. From first meetings to rekindled relationships, these stories promise to leave readers hopeful and happy just in time for Christmas.

The Persians: A Translation from Aeschylus There is no drama where the total multiplicity of horror in defeat is more cogently presented than in the Persians by Aeschylus, who fought in the Athenian triumph at Salamis, where the Persian fleet was rammed and wrecked.

This is a short collection of short stories, set mostly in and around Roswell, New Mexico. There a mix of contemporary, adult fiction including a couple of science fiction stories.

A selection of classic poetry beautifully enhanced by classical music. Poets include Keats, Wordsworth, and Owen.

Euripides' classic tragedy in a new verse translation and a new, full cast audio production. After Troy fell to the Greeks, Andromache, the wife of the slain Trojan king Hector, was taken as prize and given to Achilles' son Neoptolemus as his concubine. He treated her kindly, and in the fullness of time she bore him a son. But Neoptolemus went on to take as his wife Hermione, the daughter of Menelaus, but she could bear him no children. Enraged with jealousy, Hermione plots the death of Andromache.

Aristotle's assertion that in Greek tragedy there is no loftier work than Oedipus the King cannot be lightly contradicted. This drama is endued fearfully with nature, as she works against the conscientiousness of measure found in man. Heretofore no translation of this play has been a poem of Sophoclean worthiness and work. The rhythmic stature of this translation runs with the Greek in heat and light.

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother.

Oedipus the King is the story of a man whose life is destroyed by his own good intentions. When a terrible secret from his past is brought to the light of day, the consequences are chilling - and ineluctable.

Shakespeare's sonnets have long been considered some of the greatest poetry ever written. It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard the phrase, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?" Marvel at the use of syllables, or simply sit back and enjoy all Shakespeare’s sonnets in one handy volume.

The great tragedy by Athenian playwright Sophocles, a tale of a woman's duty and a king's pride. Antigone promised a proper burial to her late brother, but doing so will disobey an ordinance of King Creon and risk invoking his wrath. Translation by F. Storr.

“Smart, original, and brilliantly creepy.” ~Bestselling author Kristen Mae IN MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH, THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES. Along the fault, a spa day becomes a claustrophobic nightmare for five sisters. The perfect afternoon turns bloody for one suburban neighborhood. A husband’s journey through a frozen hellscape tests every inch of his resolve. One man’s life changes course after discovering an animal in the swamp—one different from all others. And each diabolical tale is as twisted and hypnotic as you’ve come to expect from Meghan O’Flynn. This “gripping and ...

In The Trachinian Tragedy, better known as the Women of Trachis, the wife of Herakles, Deianeira, finds she has a rival in the house for her husband's affection. The consequences of her counteraction are incredible. In this faithful translation, F. L. Light attempts to write as good a play in English as the original in Greek. F. L. Light has also translated Antigone of Sophocles.

In "Whispers of the Unknown," readers are immersed in a captivating anthology that explores the intricate amalgam of life’s mysteries through the lens of clairvoyance and profound encounters. This collection reveals the unseen dimensions that intertwine our lives and the spirits that linger around us, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary connections that shape our existence. Each story in this collection resonates with emotional depth and spiritual insight, beginning with the haunting tale of a woman whose body becomes a battleground for restless ghosts. A clairvoyant doctor, driven ...