Short Century

Jane Austen fans, what's your favorite Austen novel? Mine is PERSUASION, but I couldn't help thinking of alternate worlds, hence this parody. What if Anne Elliot weren't the capable one? What if it were her sister, Mary Musgrove, instead? A capable Mary and a helpless Anne? Oh, the thought. Why, the Regency world might be upside down! Who would Captain Wentworth take back to sea with him? Read to find out! The challenge of the day is to find all the differences between Jan Thompson's JANE AUSTEN UPSIDE DOWN: A PERSUASION PARODY short story and that original Jane Austen Right Side Up, the ...

This is a story from the Classic Women's Short Stories collection.

"Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'une femme" est le titre d'une nouvelle de l'écrivain autrichien Stefan Zweig, publiée pour la première fois en 1927 dans le recueil "La Confusion des sentiments". Au début du siècle, une petite pension sur la Riviera. Grand émoi chez les clients de l'établissement : l'épouse d'un des pensionnaires, Mme Henriette, est partie avec un jeune homme qui pourtant n'avait passé là qu'une journée.

A treat for Janeites! Two parodies in the Jane Austen Upside Down Parody Pack! JANE AUSTEN UPSIDE DOWN 1: A PERSUASION PARODY A Regency Short Story: What if Anne Elliot weren't the capable one? What if it were her sister, Mary Musgrove, instead? A capable Mary and a helpless Anne? Oh, the thought. Why, the Regency world might be upside down! Who would Captain Wentworth take back to sea with him? JANE AUSTEN UPSIDE DOWN 2: THORNTON IN MY SIDE An Antebellum Novelette: Out of character, out of place, out of time period, Elizabeth Bennet is away from home, away from Hertfordshire in Regency ...

Edison, the most proper member of the Agora Society, hides a past he thought was long buried. The sudden appearance of a strange priest, however, reveals secrets that demand Edison honor an oath made long ago. With news of the imminent arrival of assassins, can Captain Barnwell and the members of the Agora Society discover the truth in time to save a friend?

What will Mary do without George? He was the extrovert. He made Mary feel connected and loved. Ever since George died, Mary has felt lost. His absence is painful. But is he completely gone? His outgoing, caring personality keeps showing up, even long after his funeral. George's Final Gifts is a cozy tale of love that cannot be quenched even by death. Listen to this story today, but keep a box of tissues nearby.

La historia comienza en Normandía, en el mes de mayo. Se nos presenta al personaje principal, Mike Curly, junto con la noticia de que su ex novia, Caroline Dandy, con quien salió durante dos años, está comprometida y se va a casar en París. Se nos explica que los dos se separaron debido a la falta de dinero de Michael. La separación hundió a Michael.

George O’Kelly, con la imaginación a más de mil kilómetros de distancia, pensó que era horrible cuanto había bajo el sol. Se precipitó hacia el metro, y durante noventa y cinco calles mantuvo la mirada perdida en un cartel publicitario que mostraba con la mayor crudeza que sólo existía una posibilidad entre cinco de que conservara la dentadura diez años. En la calle 137 interrumpió su estudio del arte publicitario, salió del metro y echó a correr de nuevo.

Afraid of her own shadow and now she's in charge. He can't get her to notice him, it's time to ride out of town. A tragic barn fire takes Katie’s father and leaves her with a debt she can’t pay. To save her family she must save her farm, but how when she can't talk to people? Pete has pined for Katie a long time, but he can’t even get a smile from her. He’s given up on settling down and is ready to ride out of town. When lightning strikes the Tucker’s barn, he offers to help Katie with the farm and hopes to win her heart. Can Katie overcome her shyness and learn to trust Pete? The...

Se trata de uno de los relatos centrados en el ambiente que Fitzgerald mejor conocía. Unos jóvenes universitarios están esperando a Ellen, la beldad de la facultad, para ir a una fiesta, pero Ellen se retrasa. De hecho, se escapa por la puerta de atrás de donde vive, y los jóvenes intentan seguirla, pero en vano. Sin embargo, tienen un golpe de suerte y la encuentra saliendo de un automóvil. Su acompañante es Joe Varland, alguien malcarado, cínico, provocador y violento.

Y un día que fui a Tarleton a cortarme el pelo me encontré a un tal Bill Knowles, un antiguo compañero de Harvard, muy simpático. Había formado parte de la división de la Guardia Nacional que nos había precedido en el campamento; a última hora se había pasado a la aviación y se había quedado en Tarleton. "Me alegro de verte, Andy", dijo con excesiva seriedad. "Te pasaré toda la información que tengo antes de irme a Texas. Sabes, en realidad aquí sólo hay tres chicas..." "Me interesaba el asunto: era algo místico que sólo hubiese tres chicas. ... y ahora mismo vas a conocer a una."

Y un día que fui a Tarleton a cortarme el pelo me encontré a un tal Bill Knowles, un antiguo compañero de Harvard, muy simpático. Había formado parte de la división de la Guardia Nacional que nos había precedido en el campamento; a última hora se había pasado a la aviación y se había quedado en Tarleton.

An art critic is brutally murdered, and the subject of his last review is suspected. Did the artist do it, or was it one of the family members - all of whom had motive and opportunity? Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell as they uncover the clues and weed through the red herrings to discover the surprising identity of the murderer.

Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell on their final adventure together. Reeling from the horrific pain of the loss of Anne, his wife, Carl Brooke must face his ultimate nemesis, Thomas Drake. Did Drake play a hand in Anne’s death? Can Carl stop Drake before he harms his daughter, Mary?

In the 1960s interracial relationships were still illegal in many southern states, despite this Malcolm and Jane fall for each other. However, outside forces will push this couple to their breaking points. Will this interracial couple’s young love survive? Runaway with me is a new adult historical interracial romance. It is only 4,600 words long and for mature readers only. Note, this short story was previously published in the Love Always Win Anthology