Travel Short Stories

"Travel by Wire!" was Arthur C. Clarke's first published story. It appeared in the December 1937 issue of Amateur Science Fiction Stories. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Shobana Mahadevan Short Story Box Set includes: One day in Paris (A Second Chance Holiday Romance) What would you do if you got a chance to spend one magical day in Paris with your high school crush? With the impending distance of two continents between them, will a measly day in Paris be enough though? The Affair (A Second Chance Romance) A chance encounter with his ex rekindles memories, regrets, hopes, and desires. Will the all-consuming love that they once had for each other consume them yet again? Robinhood in Hampi On her first trip alone, all she was looking out for was a bit of ...

Nine stories. Infinite realities. From time-traveling assassins to cursed pianos, telepathic women to boring accountants, this genre-defying collection crashes through the borders of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, and Literary Fiction. Inside, you'll meet: A detective chasing clues across timelines. A struggling dad fighting for one perfect day with his daughter. A jinn with a dark secret. A musician whose final song might cost him everything. And an astronaut hurtling toward the end of the world… or the beginning of something else. Smart, strange, and unforgettable, Nine Stories: Astronauts...

Three lives. One World Expo. A battle that could shape history. Eva, an ambitious assistant to the only woman on the Board of Commissioners, seeks her chance to leave her mark on history, unaware of the danger brewing. Jed's mission: to stop a ruthless adversary from sabotaging the Expo and altering the course of history. As he and Eva explore the marvels of the exhibition, their connection deepens. But secrets linger, and Eva can’t ignore the danger that seems to follow him. Tresian mercenary Ezra works in the shadows, determined to dismantle everything the Expo stands for. His plans to ...

Onboard ship to the 1879 Sydney and Melbourne 1880 Expos, consultants Jed and Marie meet Robert and Jane. Discussing issues on women's rights sparks tension and a clash with Robert's traditional values. Yet Jed has a hint that something else is amiss. While Jed and Marie excitedly move forward with their part in the expo, little do they know a dark plot is unfolding. Counter-agents are set on sabotaging the Expo, coming up with some very creative ideas! The targets? Jed and Marie. As the danger escalates, Robert becomes an unwitting pawn, leading to a cliff-edge confrontation that will ...

Step into the unpredictable world of Short Stories Volume II by H.D. Ingles, a collection that weaves together gripping tales of intrigue and human nature. Each story pulls you into a different time and place, exploring the unexpected and the mysterious. With masterful storytelling and vivid characters, Ingles crafts narratives that linger in the mind long after the final page. Whether you crave suspense, science fiction, or a touch of the surreal, this collection delivers a compelling glimpse into the vast possibilities of fiction. Buckle up for a wild ride.

In the Willows: Volume II is the second collection of short stories and novellas by Billie Dean Shoemate III. He has selected stories from 2017 to 2020, including one out of his personal vault. Ranging from horror, thriller, to science fiction, these seven stories were chosen by the author, who sees them as his personal best at this stage in his writing career. From a haunted lost symphony, a mysterious library where people arrive with no memory of who they are, to the crew of a doomed ghost ship, In the Willows: Volume II was compiled in order to mystify, as well as terrify.

I can stop time, but I can't change anything. I can access memories, but not far enough. My name is Mira, and my life is about finding the Russian mobster who killed my family.

Calabria Travel Guide. This book is a collection of stories about Calabria introduced with my impressions of what the traveler might encounter should they decide to visit. It endeavors to set expectations for the traveler and includes tips to improve the quality of their stay in Calabria.

This is a collection of 30 short stories with a decidedly Italian flavour, most are actually set in Italy but a few also unravel elsewhere, in London, New York, Istanbul and Cyprus to be precise, nevertheless maintaining a connection with Italy. It is a sequel to Violin-Maker's Secret that contained 25 stories; here most continue with the same characters but some new ones are also introduced such as the brilliant, and attractive, detective Leyla Leone based in Como and Luisa Dolce, a tour guide living in Milan. In this new series, the tales of mystery, romance and travel not only continue ...

Esta compilación de cuentos cortos de la mano de Plim Plim es ideal para divertirnos cuando estamos de viaje. En este libro, Plim Plim y sus amigos nos acompañan con divertidas historias para entretener a los más pequeños cuando hacemos un viaje largo o en algún lugar en el que tenemos que esperar un ratito.

15 short stories and 1 novella.

OLD PUP. It’s never too late … In a melancholy mood? Spend an hour with the families in these tales, and meet the animals that touch their lives. Abby – Older man, younger wife, and the secret weapon that can rip them apart – or bring them closer together. Old Pup – The story that tells a lie, and the dog who doesn’t want a family. Or does he? Death Be Not a Pussy – A broken man living in darkness, and the plight of a cat named Midnight. Even the longest night can fade into daylight again. Wrong Before – As a shadowed sparrow chirrs a warning, a daughter’s love travels ...

the new Kyoto When I spent 40 minutes aboard the bullet train bound for Kyoto from Tokyo, an alarming notion popped into my head. “Did I miss Mt. Fuji?” It’s around this time that Mt. Fuji comes into view closely in the bullet train window. Somehow Mt. Fuji is a special mountain for Japanese people. It’s said that seeing the first sunrise of the year from the top of Mt. Fuji brings a happy new year. Many of them want to climb it once during their lifetime. They regard it as something holy and good luck. I myself try to see it every time I take a bullet train to Kyoto, and pray to it...

These various stories are heartfelt accounts of these women’s vacations, travels or short getaways. Included are vacations that are a once in lifetime event and most likely never to be repeated. You will experience these vacationers difficulties and rewards while just sitting in your chair. So read these tales and travel with us. Stories include: A Vacation To Remember One Hawaiian Adventure Island Idyll Beach Vacation Two Weeks In Paradise Cruise Ship Crush … and more! Excerpt: No way! I only have two nights here. I’m not sleeping the first one away. I’m going to make the most of ...

Copilots Msizi and Tariro are testing a newly constructed wormhole jump that presumably leads to unsettled habitable worlds. Then an explosion sends them off course, far from where they started and with little chance of ever making it back. Now they’re stranded on their new home for the diaspora. It’s called Malcolm X-b. But they’re beginning to wonder how many light-years from civilization they really are.

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

A collection of ten mystery stories set in Panama and the Middle East, which tell stories of the lives of characters inspired by the idiosyncrasies of our peoples. A work written by three novel storytellers who begin their careers with amazing stories that will leave us in suspense with descriptions of supernatural facts that will also face our less explored fears. Stories for young people and adults that will penetrate inside the audience of readers who love short stories

As Eva Moretti continues her work at the Ghent International Exhibition, in addition to nursing her beloved Jed, a familiar darkness slips back into the light. Jed, rousing from a coma, is still healing from a devastating fall, yet senses something far worse—an enemy once thought gone, now moving in the shadows. Old secrets surface. Fires ignite. And in a city caught between celebration and collapse, Eva and Jed must face what they’ve been avoiding: the truth.

Are you ready to unleash your passion for Spanish language?! With "Easy Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners”, each chapter opens up a world of adventure that pulls you right in! Imagine wandering through the magical aisles of the "Supermercado de los Deseos," or stumbling upon a mysterious gift that unveils surprises you never expected—these stories will transport you straight into the vibrant heartbeat of the Spanish language!