Short Fiction Collection

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

When Charlotte's grandmother invites her to accompany her to Norfolk, Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the sea and escape the fuss surrounding her sister's wedding preparations in London. Lord William Cheston, on the other hand, is most unhappy when his mother informs him that her old friend and a granddaughter are coming to stay. Not only is it lambing season, but he's also dealing with the mysterious loss of several sheep. The last thing he needs is a child underfoot.

Anthony Horowitz selects and introduces the best mystery stories from the past year, under the auspices of the world's oldest mystery fiction specialty bookshop.

Four classic science-fiction stories: 20 hours of great listening. This collection of classic Wells tales includes The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The War of The Worlds, and The Island of Doctor Moreau.

This boxed set contains the first three books in the Dragon Riders of Elantia series: Call of the Dragon, Flight of the Dragon, and Might of the Dragon. If you like sassy heroines, spunky dragons, crazy adventures, and wild treasure hunts, this is the series for you.

Mr Galliano's famous circus has come to town! Join young Jimmy Brown and his family as they enter a thrilling world of incredible animals, colourful clowns and daring acrobats. Meet cheeky chimps, kindly elephants, fearsome tigers and one very special little dog called Lucky as Jimmy discovers what it takes to become part of Mr Galliano's Circus.

This collection of 4 Contemporary Christian Western Romance eBooks from the Whispers in Wyoming series by USA Today Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Lisa M. Prysock includes Books 2, 5, 8 & 12--: Dreams of Sweetwater River Marry Me Katie No Place Like Home All That Glitters The stories have themes of faith, heritage, home, and letters, centering around The Sweetwater River Ranch Resort in the small, rural town of Lander, Wyoming. In Dreams of Sweetwater River, you'll meet Logan & Jill as these two childhood sweethearts reunite and journey towards renewing a romance as they work to open ...

I was born a princess among criminals. An untouchable cartel daughter amongst thieves. Heiress to a throne others have killed for, and one I'd do anything to escape. I want to start a new life with my first love, Diego. But his ruthless brother, Cristiano, will do anything to claim me for himself...Because in the de la Rosa family, old grudges run deeper than loyalty, and betrayal is a three-letter word: war. But in this feud between brothers, I'm the prize.

32 hilarious short-stories all together, including No Laughing Matter, You Can’t Be Serious, and What’s so Funny? ! Laugh along as so-sincere psychologist Greg Chambers grapples with a never-ending march of peculiar patients, colorful friends, and post-modern madness. And what would Greg’s practice be without his in-your-face assistant, Carol Cramer, who makes it her job to inject backwoods common sense into every situation – especially when it’s not wanted?

The Fogg River Seminary, a girls’ school in a small Illinois town, is supposed to be just another stop on Maryse and Vasyl’s endless travels. They’ve made lucrative use of Maryse’s “foreign” looks in their melodramatic séance act—and an act is all it is. Then, during their performance, a blizzard sweeps in and cuts them off from town completely. In the freezing halls, there’s a voice speaking the secrets of the dead, and Maryse has no choice but to listen…because this time, the voice is real.

Earth's protection comes at a price! Discover the Warlord Brides universe with growly, protective alien warriors who will do anything for their mates. Contains four complete books: Paax, Kalen, Mylomon, and Vox.

When three modern women find themselves in medieval Scotland, they must use their wits and strengths to fight ancient foes. With the English, witch hunters, and the church after them, these futuristic ladies navigate the murky waters of falling in love with a broody highlanders while adjusting to their new lives and protecting that they now hold so dear.

Best Short Fiction Nominee British Science Fiction Association 2021 "A masterful collection" Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer - Explore ten tantalising tales and take a glimpse into a beguiling science-fiction future from one of fantastic fiction’s most fascinating talents. Best known for his Cthulhu mythos and historical fantasy series, this is John Houlihan's first major collection of sci-fi stories, including debut play, Bomber Command. In Most Exalted, the hero of the seven systems now resides in retirement, but when a series of suspicious deaths rock his veterans’ home, will his dubious ...

Short.Sharp.Shock is a collection of one hundred micro stories from G. W. Thomas, who used to edit a daily micro-fiction newsletter called FLASHSHOT. Here are strange and unusual tales of Horror, Humor, Fantasy and Science Fiction told in only one hundred word bursts.The story-fest ends with an article on "How To Write Micro-Fiction" in case you want to try it yourself.

The Drexian warriors are big, and gorgeous, and tasked with keeping Earth safe from violent invaders. In exchange, Earth has agreed to send a select number of women to their holographic space station, to be the warriors’ mates. Too bad, the women don’t know anything about it. Not until they’ve been abducted, at least. As hot as the Drexian warriors are, not all the abducted women want to take an alien mate. But these warriors aren’t used to being disobeyed. And they aren’t used to feisty human women. Sparks will fly.

Here are 16 stories, where good meets bad, and everything in between, from the legendary author of the West, Elmer Kelton. Law of the Land chronicles some of his most exciting and dangerous tales of the Old West, collected together for the first time - including the exciting first publication of a never-before published Kelton story, “Biscuits for Bandit”.

What happens when you're on a moving train and do not know where you are going? When you hear voices? When someone offers you money? Or you find a cursed item? Or someone knocks at a door that leads to nowhere? Here in this short story collection you'll find the answers. Enter, if you dare.

In such acclaimed novels as Let the Great World Spin and TransAtlantic, National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann has transfixed listeners with his precision, tenderness, and authority. Now, in his first collection of short fiction in more than a decade, McCann charts the territory of chance and the profound and intimate consequences of even our smallest moments.

Science Fiction Stories 6 by Various Authors is a captivating anthology of science fiction short stories that transport readers to extraordinary realms, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Unknown Join Mitch in "Balanced Odds" as he navigates a futuristic world filled with danger and unexpected alliances. Embark on a perilous journey "Beyond Mars" with Timmons, a salesman exploring the inhabited planets and moons. Experience the haunting "Nightmares Above," where the line between reality and dreams blurs in a world above ...

This Bundle features FOUR full length novels from New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby, all featuring Friends to Lovers romances!