Storytelling Fiction

Set against the turbulent years during the Bonapartist movement in France, the story of Edmond Dantes revolves around two goals - to reward those who were kind to him and his aging father, and to punish those responsible for his imprisonment. Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo is a literary genius that brings us to a journey of survival from years of captivity, brought upon betrayal, and driven by the desire to take revenge.

A desperate struggle against an alien invasion. A rescue attempt that goes haywaire. A scientific expedition endangered by its own discovery. An assassin's most lucrative job, and also his most dangerous. A victim's search for true justice. Or is it just revenge? A young soldier learning the ropes. A zombie's rant about the difficulties of his life...Short Story 10-Pack is a collection of ten engrossing short stories from science fiction/fantasy author Michael Kingswood.

Neil Gaiman hat einmal gesagt, dass "die Welt immer heller erscheint, wenn man gerade etwas geschaffen hat, das vorher nicht da war". Dieses kleine Hörbuch ist die Verkörperung dieser Vision. Es versammelt die besten Texte und kreativen Manifeste Neil Gaimans und zeigt, wie Lesen, unsere Vorstellungskraft und schöpferische Prozesse die Welt verändern können.

Welcome to a world where dreams and doors are packaged together to unleash astonishing adventures that leave you on the edge of your seat. In this magical novel, the concept of the dream door will usher you into the realm of overwhelming possibilities tailored with awe and wonder, and sometimes danger.

Counterfeit Country Queen Dreams is a children's book suitable for children of all ages. It is an inspiring story based on Cheryl K. Warner's recent "Top Ten" self-penned, hit single on pop and country radio, Counterfeit Country Queen, a story that demonstrates that following your dreams with faith, family, friends, belief, and perseverance can lead to amazing results.

Meet Lulu the Terrible and find out how she fell from grace; shudder at the menace of the cat who howls in the night and laugh with the irrepressible stationery cat; learn how the ancient Cabriole won his lady love, and how she rewarded him, and listen, with the wide-eyed kitten, to the mew-moirs of the cat who has been here before.

At 8,000 words, this collection of humorous essays explores such quirky topics as: disastrous home repairs, ("A Trip to the Hardware Store"), an unfortunate dinner party ("Dinner is Served"), the truth about lazy people ("Lazy Bones"), the weird life of a debt collector ("Your Account is Past Due") and obsessions with gadgets ("Gadget Girl"). Other essays examine how surreal the aging process is ("Where Did the Time Go?")

Spend an evening with famous southern writer Rick Bragg, listening to him as I did, then wonder as I did, why there wasn't a black face in the house. Maybe there isn't a reason. Maybe there is. Rick Bragg says that no writer tells the whole truth. I tried to...As I saw it. That didn't go over to well...With a special someone in Rick's life. As you will see.

When Ben, a ranger in the Jarl's service, finds his friend's isolated cabin raided and burned, he must get the lone survivor, an injured young boy, back to town and safety. But the perpetrators remain nearby, and present a danger greater than Ben has ever faced, or even imagined. Debts And Obligations is a short fantasy adventure.

A war is raging on the streets of Bangkok. Yai, the giant all black alpha male, and his pack are in permanent danger. Their home is a coveted paradise, a verdant patch of grass and trees that provides shelter from the overbearing heat as well as the “tall creatures”. The war to protect their home is constant, with the menacing rival packs of the soi all scheming to overthrow the king. As a new generation is imminent, Yai and his family must fight harder than ever to protect their Garden of Eden.

Lucien Bandemyr, Crown Prince of the Qorathi Empire, looked forward to adventure, excitement, and glory from his first campaign outside of the Empire's star systems. Instead, he found frustration and betrayal, as an assassination attempt, coupled with an unexpected military catastrophe, put him squarely in the center of a galaxy-wide struggle for power. With his father near death, his most trusted advisors not above suspicion, and a Republican-minded princess seemingly determined to set his mind awhirl, Lucien sets out to right the military situation.

Such barking, such endless yapping from a dog that usually holds his peace unless he is unduly troubled can only mean one thing. It is our turn to be honored by a visit from Oscar the 'possum. Oscar is what you'd call a shadowy figure. He never does come out where you can see him in broad daylight, like birds and squirrels and other creatures do. I don't know if it's because he doesn't like the looks of us or he thinks we wouldn't like the looks of him. Or maybe he's just too shy to come right up and introduce himself.

Dominique Wilkins has used actual events to demonstrate the extent of human's rudeness, inconsideration, and downright unkindness toward friends, family, and neighbors. You'll identify with the stories and want to contribute a " The Audacity of You!" tale or two from your own experiences. Indeed, the appeal of The Audacity of You! lies in the fact that we've all been there.

Downton Abbey has brought out the Anglophile in American fans of the hit TV series. But Anglophilia has a long history in America. Why are some native-born residents of our Shining City Upon a Hill, where All Men Are Created Equal, seduced by the fluting tones of manor-born privilege? At last, Anglophilia explained - in American, thank you.

"Then Her Wig Fell Off" is a story that I heard and wrote about, in a hair salon - the same one that is pictured on the cover of the book. Inside you will meet the person I call "The Magician" who takes anyone who walks through the door, and not only makes their hair look better, but makes them FEEL better as well. Even if they are old...or have cancer. We're all human, both the beautiful and the not so; those in their prime and those dying. This is a story that lifts the human spirit.

A brothel of the sexiest male vampires drives Caroline to the point of distraction. Will she risk her comfortable life to possess the man who has taken ownership of her heart and soul? There is a danger when one tastes the sweet tender flesh of Forbidden Fruit. Passion, love, blood, and betrayal....if you enjoy sexy vampire stories, you'll love Forbidden Fruit. A short story. Revised...now it's even sexier...

A selection from monthly Nuqoosh. Originally published in the monthly newspaper Rafiq e Hind Lahore on 18 Novermber 1890. Coexisting with a roommate is always a challenge; moreso when your cohabitant has a propensity of loud snoring. What follows is a hilarious account of how the author tries ingenious methods to take care of the English Officer's "Kharratay."

È il senso della stanchezza vitale, il sentimento che ho cercato di esprimere in questo brano, con il quale ho inteso rappresentare, come in un affresco, l'erudizione del pensiero melanconico e affranto. Il senso della vita è analizzato nei minimi particolari con una cura estenuante che sfocia nell'estemporaneità lessicale. L'ispirazione concettuale si colloca verso i "sentieri inesplorati", i quali convogliano verso il bisogno di ricevere risposte agli inevitabili quesiti scaturiti dall'Impossibilità di vivere questa strana "vita".

New customers come through Popper's bookstore all the time. But one of them, an average man in every way, has David very concerned that he intends more than just buying books. Popper’s is a short mystery.

Larian Elesir, a young recruit in the Citizens' Army, arrives at his first post. Eager to join the war effort, he is nonetheless nervous in his new environment and worried about setting a foot wrong. During his first day in camp, his new companions put him through his paces as they both learn who he is and teach him the basics he'll need to survive in his job in the army.