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நகரமும் பெருநகரமும் ஆதவனின் கதைகளங்கள். மத்தியதர வர்க்க மனிதர்களே அவரது கதை மாந்தர்கள். இந்தக் களத்தில் அந்த மனிதர்கள் வாழ்வின் பொருட்டு மேற்கொள்ளும் செயல்களை சமரசமற்ற விமர்சனத்துடனும் அதேசமயம் பரிவுடனும் வெளிப்படுத்துபவை அவரது கதைகள்.

தமிழ்ச் சிறுகதைகளுக்கு புதிய வார்ப்பும் வடிவமும் வனப்பும் வழங்கியவர் ஜெயகாந்தன். சிறுகதை இலக்கியத்துக்கு விரிவான வாசகப் பரப்பை உருவாக்கியவரும் அவரே. ஜெயகாந்தனின் மொத்தச் சிறுகதைகளிலிருந்து தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட பதினேழு கதைகளின் தொகுப்பு 'ஒரு வீடு பூட்டிக் கிடக்கிறது'. ஒரு காலகட்டத்தைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழ் சிறுகதைப் போக்கையும் முன்னோடி எழுத்தாளர் ஒருவரின் நோக்கையும் அடையாளப்படுத்துகிறது இத்தொகுப்பு.

Atreus Kostas, The Greek Tycoon, has recovered his son from the deranged ex-boyfriend of his fiancé, Carla. Now he's arranged for Carla to meet him at his private Bahamian island so they can be together until he can figure out how to keep his family safe from Brian. But Carla has two surprises for Atreus: one is that she is pregnant with his baby and the other is that Brian has forced his way onto her plane.

A brother and sister creep out of the darkness with bags full of deadly tricks in Gregor Xane's "The Riggle Twins", a short story selection from Bad Apples: Five Slices of Halloween Horror.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science-fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.

Ein junges hübsches Hausmädchen, das neu im Schloss Blackbourne ist, fühlt sich dem mysteriösen, aber gutaussehenden Hausheeren hingezogen. Die Regeln besagen aber, dass es nicht schlau ist, ihm nahe zu kommen… und vielleicht sogar tödlich.Themen: Vampir, Paranormal, Übernatürlich, Historisch, Kurzgeschichte, Erotisch, Erwachsen

Personal trainer to the stars Sid Sherwood is passionate about helping people reach their goals. The aspirations of two quirky new clients, the fresh-faced starlet Jules Marlow and fallen star Clay Harmon, challenge Sid's disciplined approach. "If you make a living selling yourself in Hollywood", Sid confesses, "you've earned the right to be eccentric." As the story unfolds, the generation gap between new and old Hollywood converges to blur the lines of Sid's professional boundaries in amusing and surprising ways.

Atreus Kostas, a rich Greek businessman, is literally left holding his baby when his wife, Serene, runs off with his good friend and business partner, Nikolas. When his mother and sister push him to hire a nanny, Atreus is against it at first. He wants his son, Dios, to be raised by family and doesn't think he'll receive the care and attention he requires if he brings a stranger in to do the job.

Welcome to I Spy Island: the sunny new series from the creators of the blockbuster Supertato books! In the middle of the ocean, miles from anywhere is a happy little island who loves to play I Spy.... Join Island, and friends Glove, Banana, Bird and Bottle, as they investigate the curious case of what's just washed up on Island's chin.... What can it be? And what adventures lie in store?

Beaten to death by his teacher, a young native boy is found by the side of the road in Dulce, New Mexico. Cinnamon, an investigator, joins her pal Burro to face down the school and the teachers and solve the first crime in this mystery series. Cinnamon also collects the first clues to the lost Momma, who abandoned her in childhood.

Carla agrees to Atreus' proposal - for better or for worse - and the villa is thrown into an excited frenzy of celebration and preparation. Sad that her parents are not alive to be with her during this happy time, however, Carla decides that she must go back to London to see the only family she has left since their tragic accident: her grandmother and grandfather. And Atreus and Dios will accompany her during her trip while Andria and Hanna tend to business at the villa.

Carla believes the time has come for her to leave Greece. But while she may feel it's for the best, Atreus does not agree. Dios needs her. So does Atreus. Unfortunately, Atreus is not the only one who wants Carla. Brian, the boyfriend she left behind when she came to work for Atreus, has been looking for her. And he's finally hunted her down.

The son of Atreus Kostas, the Greek tycoon, has been taken. Without a clue as to where he could be, Atreus and Carla must suspect everyone. But there are two names that top the list: Dios' mother, Serene; and Carla's deranged ex-boyfriend, Brian. Of course, as a billionaire in a foreign country, Atreus has to be careful about whom he trusts. Absolutely anyone could be the culprit. But when he receives a phone call from the kidnapper, all of his questions are answered.

When young Jack leaves home looking for adventure and to seek his fortune, his father reminds him that "the good you do for others is the good that will come back to you". As he helps those along his path, the young man experiences adventure that he had never dreamed of and finds strength within himself that he never imagined.

As a beautiful young princess searches for the prince who awaits her at the end of the rainbow, she finds within her a spirit that reveals far greater happiness than she had ever dreamed for herself. In the end, she finds that "it is unconditional love that can build a royal heart and let a true spirit shine through".

Too small to do any of the jobs that she thinks are important, Maria comes home after a disappointing day and cries herself to sleep. She had wanted so much to help, but she just wasn't big enough. That night, as a storm rages outside the family's cottage, Maria learns that "great things are done by those who never stop trying." A Thicket of Tales ignites the imagination of young readers while reaffirming their self-worth and building confidence. As pediatricians increasingly caution parents against allowing children too much “screen time,” A Thicket of Tales provides a welcome option for healthy, creative children’s entertainment, with an important life lesson that can be gleaned from each artfully crafted story.

Some days, it seems that we all wish that we could be someone else. On this particular day, a young boy gets his wish. As his dreams come true, though, he finally learns that "the best thing you can be is the best you you can be". A collection for children, A Thicket of Tales by A. D. Hasselbring is meant to ignite the imagination of young listeners while reaffirming their self-worth and building confidence. Children and parents learn that "it only goes to show" the many life lessons that can be gleaned from each artfully crafted story.

In the final years of his life, Chekhov produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces and some of the most highly regarded works in Russian literature. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.