Short Days

A criminal wakes up locked in a walk-in freezer.

I didn’t want to do the holograms. I never did. I reiterated this fact to myself as I saw her standing there, beautiful as ever. My sweet Mollie. She even was wearing that blue dress that she loved so much (I loved it even more, if that was possible—she looked so good in it!). And even from where I was standing, 10 feet away, I could see the curls in her blonde hair bounce as she turned her head. I could see her blue eyes. Vibrant. Real. So real...

Two men are trapped in darkness. A shipping container, buried underground. No idea who locked them in there. It's been days. A week. Maybe more. And then the lock opens. Something is thrown inside with them. A gun. With only one bullet.

Joseph isn't a painter. He's a junkie. Well...he was getting clean. Was clean, for a while. But then he started seeing it.... An abomination that threatens all life on Earth. And only he can stop it, by painting.

Learning a language can be a long and difficult process if you don’t have the right tools. People are tired of traditional language learning methods, boring textbooks, strict rules, and vocabulary reading. In the modern world, you want fast results, real conversations, and to learn following a process that you enjoy. Courses can be expensive and time-consuming, teachers might work too fast or too slow for your pace, and you might feel that you’re never going to get anywhere. If so, then this book is your answer.

వంశీ దర్శకత్వ ప్రతిభ మనందరికీ సుపరిచితమే. అలాగే అతని రచనా శైలి కూడా ఎంతో వినూత్నం గా ఉంటుంది. వంశీ రాసే కథలు కానీ ఆయన ఎంపిక చేసి ప్రచురించే కథా సంకలనం కానీ ఎంతో ఆసక్తి గా ఉంటుంది. ఆయన దృష్టిలో ప్రతి పుస్తకం రావటానికి వెనుక ఒక మూలమైన ఆలోచన ఉంటుంది. "ఆనాటి వాన చినుకులు" కి కూడా ఒక ఆలోచన ఉంది అని చెప్పుకోవచ్చు. దాదాపు 25 ఏళ్ల క్రితం ఒక గూడు రిక్షా మీద ఆయన చూసిన 'ఆనాటి వానచినుకులు' అన్న వాక్యం తనని ఆలోచనల్లోకి నెట్టింది. ఆ ఆలోచన కే ఒక రూపం ఇస్తూ వంశీ 24 కథలని కదంబముగా మన ముందుకు తెచ్చారు.

È stato consegnato alla storia semplicemente con il nome di D-Day: giorno D, cioè, nelle intenzioni di chi lo concepì, giorno decisivo. Per le sorti della guerra, e del mondo, l'operazione militare di quel giorno avrebbe segnato una svolta, imprimendo al secondo conflitto mondiale un nuovo corso, per arrivare in tempi brevi alla sconfitta militare della Germania, e alla liquidazione del regime instaurato da Hitler in tutta Europa con la forza delle armi.

What if you came home one day and found your husband dead in his favorite chair? This grief memoir explores the author’s experience of the unexpected death of her husband from sudden cardiac arrest a mere three months after his doctors had pronounced him hale and healthy. The author shares her experiences in the immediate aftermath of the abrupt shock of discovery, reminisces about the details of the couple’s late-in-life courtship and marriage, and imparts other experiences she has had along the grieving road in the years since becoming a widow.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

You’ve seen the movie. You laughed. You moved on. But what if Groundhog Day wasn’t just a comedy? What if it was a subconscious training manual? What if it was you? In Looped: The Groundhog Day Problem, JJ pulls back the curtain on the greatest Trojan Horse ever snuck into theaters — a romantic comedy that quietly teaches surrender, transformation, and what it really means to change. This isn’t a film analysis. It’s a map out of your own loop. Funny, unfiltered, and weirdly spiritual, Looped is the wake-up call you didn’t know was playing on repeat. Same day. New eyes. Break the loop.

She's not the biggest fan of Christmas–which is akin to a major sin in the little town of Snowflake Hollow. And with a name like Holly White, it's fitting that she owns the only B&B in town. The whole season is a huge deal, and the people coming to stay at the B&B are paying a premium to get the ultimate festive experience. She's trying to keep the guests busy, but Hank the Handyman just broke his leg trying to hang the lights. Now she has to figure out how to make the holiday festivities happen all by herself.

If you're looking for an audiobook that will inspire and motivate you, then look no further than this Motivational Story. It has 50 inspiring short stories from everyday life, each with a thought-provoking anecdote.

Twist your bed sheets and dampen your palms. Under the stylish editorship of sex guru Violet Blue, Best Women's Erotica 2006 delivers risky, romantic thrills. These joyful, daring, authentic stories revel in erotic adventure, from the sparks between strangers to the knowing caresses of longtime lovers.

More than 60 stories, poems, and essays are included in this wide-ranging collection by the extravagantly versatile Raymond Carver. Two of the stories - later revised for What We Talk About When We Talk About Love - are particularly notable in that between the first and the final versions, we see clearly the astounding process of Carver's literary development.

A boy in the Midwestern United States celebrates an anticipated rite of passage with his grandfather.

In Simple Solutions, you'll learn about different techniques for quieting your mind and focusing your attention on the present moment. You'll also learn how to get rid of distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. Once you're able to focus on what you're doing, you'll feel much more relaxed and in tune with your surroundings. The audiobook version of this short guide is perfect for daily listening in the car, during a walk, or during your morning routine. Get yours today, and sharpen your mental capabilities!

Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! This devotional invites you into the Psalms, a place of praise and reflection. Realign your heart with God’s as you read through the Scripture and spend just a few minutes with Him. Whether you’re on a quick lunch break, between classes, or relishing some peace and quiet during nap time, 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will guide you into Psalms, helping you feel closer to God and His Word.

With his customers murdered by an alien invasion and unintentionally becoming the guardian of their orphaned daughter, Grumman is forced to balance safety, profit, and patriotism in this collection of fast-paced short stories. These stories are set in the Exile Empire science fiction story line. They take place after The Exile Empire and before Empire Ascensions.

A man is tortured by a sound that only he can hear. It was easily ignored at first. But now the insomnia is getting to him. He must find a way to stop the noise.... Anything is better than this.