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The best-selling Extinction Cycle series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith first introduced listeners to a world ravaged by an engineered virus that turned men into monsters. Humanity's only hope was not a cure, but another bioweapon. When deployed it killed 90 percent of the infected, but the remaining 10 percent transformed into even more terrifying creatures called Variants. Here's a collection of Extinction Cycle short stories that explore the human spirit and the fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds from some of the leading voices in the post-apocalyptic genre. 

Apart from the ubiquitous presence of the authors who work in the short story tradition, the Second Season introduces poems and novellas. The romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge is here with his haunting and supernatural sea adventure "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", while Rudyard Kipling tests the human condition with his famous poem "If". Perhaps the most potent addition in this second part is Joseph Conrad’s timeless novella "The Heart of Darkness", exploring the darkest recesses of the human soul. B. J.

Longtime contributor to the Hellboy mythos Christopher Golden brings together a crew of luminaries including Joe R. Lansdale and China Miéville, cross-genre sensation Barbara Hambly, celebrated mystery writer Ken Bruen, best-selling science-fiction and fantasy novelist Tad Williams, and a bevy of other skilled storytellers eager to spin a tale or two about the world's greatest paranormal detective. Some of the biggest names in horror, mystery, and fantasy come together to pay homage to Mike Mignola's Hellboy!

Psalms is presented by number-one Amazon best-selling editor, producer, and narrator Steve Cook. Also included is a theological introduction by number-one top-selling writer/publisher Robert J. Bagley, MA. This is the Revised Geneva Translation, a 21st-century update of the Geneva Bible. It eliminates archaic and potentially distracting 16th-century words and phrases, while at the same time maintaining the strict attention to original intent, for which this version of the holy bible has always been known. 

From haunting ghost stories to classic fairy tales, Going Public ...In Shorts! is a collection of 40 classic and lesser-known works by history's greatest writers. Among the stories: "The Death of a Government Clerk", Anton Chekhov's defining vignette; "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", Mark Twain's comedic story that earned him national fame; "The Gift of the Magi", O. Henry's Christmastime tale about love and sacrifice; and "The Story of an Hour", Kate Chopin's enduring feminist work about a frail woman and her dead husband.

In Mississippi Noir, literary crime fiction master Tom Franklin has assembled a phenomenal short-story collection that highlights a mesmerizing and diverse set of styles and subject matter. Urban, suburban, and rural settings alike unveil new shades of darkness that fall upon Mississippi's past and present.

Come Join Us by the Fire S2: Originals is the second installment of Nightfire's audio-first horror anthology, featuring a wide collection of short stories from emerging voices in the horror genre as well as longtime fan favorites.

Language experts agree that the best way to learn a new language is by surrounding yourself with native speakers. The Passport to Spanish audio learning system takes advantage of one of the most widely used methods in professional language learning to help you learn fast. Build a bilingual base with essential vocabulary and key phrases, and use these proven immersive language techniques to become fluent in Spanish.

This holiday bundle features six entertaining and delightful audio stories for the whole family to enjoy year-round. Perfect for the audiobook lovers on your list! Each story is performed by a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music. Includes Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The Bell by Hans Christian Andersen, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Cinderella by Charles Perrault, Snow White by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

Do you ever struggle with feelings of insecurity or doubt? That’s a trick question - we ALL deal with issues of self-esteem at one point or another. However, there is a better way! In this program, you’ll learn from the experts and transform your fears and anxiety into rock-solid confidence and success.

Do you do everything in your power to avoid having hard or awkward conversations? First off, you’re not alone. I’m sure most of us have turned to walk the other way when we spot someone with whom we need to have a tough chat! However, we’re here to tell you there is a better way. Awkward Moments is a compilation of audio programs designed to help you navigate situations that used to make you cringe.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. This is the 12th issue of Volume 3 with the following stories: > Holding Down a Homestead, by H. W. Phillips: loneliness and a bad conscience can drive people crazy > The Clasp of Fire, by Carrie E. Garrett: how a Russian princess was taught humility > A Soft Soap Affair, by C. B. Lewis: learn ...

The stories in this anthology range from quietly strange to ambitiously speculative. Humans transform into cosmic energy or sentient algae. A man wakes up in a new body in a world with continents cut out, months absent from the calendar year, and souls misplaced. Students at a high school regularly vanish without a trace. A woman descends into the depths of the ocean and encounters all-knowing creatures who may have the answers to her deepest questions.

Based on the bestselling picture book which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide, this award-winning series features love, family and wonderful adventures with Little Nutbrown Hare, his father Big Nutbrown Hare and their meadow friends Little Field Mouse, Little Grey Squirrel, Little Redwood Fox and Little White Owl.

Mange forbrydelser kommer først efter lang tids forløb for dagens lys. Dette gælder blandt andet bedragerier, hvor der kan gå år, inden revisionen kommer til klarhed over stedfundne uregelmæssigheder. Mange tyverier erkendes ligeledes ofte efter længere tids forløb, og hvor der er tale om drab, og gerningsmanden har skjult sit offer, kan det ske, at dette aldrig findes eller først efter lang, lang tid – og ofte kun ved en tilfældighed, findes.

Denne beretning er ikke bemærkelsesværdig på grund af sagens art – et ældre menneske blev brutalt myrdet – heller ikke fordi efterforskningsholdet stødte på særlige vanskeligheder under opklaringsarbejdet – gerningsmanden var udfundet og havde tilstået sin forbrydelse mindre end 1 uge efter, at den var begået – men fordi gerningsmanden senere skulle vise sig at være en af de hidtil yngste personer, som havde slået et andet menneske ihjel, ved en handling, som var planlagt.

Ved identifikation af dødsofre ved katastrofer med mange omkomne er det nødvendigt, at identifikationen foretages og styres af en identifikationskommission/gruppe, der altid må være i beredskab og i øvrigt er etableret med den fornødne ekspertise, altså har forudsætninger for at foretage de medicinske, odontologiske og politimæssige undersøgelser.

Beretning om hvordan opklaring af mordet på en 15-årig skolepige i Randers, der af en tilsyneladende sindssyg person var blevet tildelt 33 dødbringende knivstik, førte til opklaring af et af de mest bestialske mord i Danmark, nemlig mordet på en kun 8-årig pige i København, der godt og vel 4 år før blev fundet liggende døende med halsen skåret over. 

Bådbrand en nytårsaften på Lillebælt. En moder, hendes lille søn og yderligere to personer druknede. Hele Danmark var rystet. Men den eneste overlevende efter katastrofen gik på kro samme aften.

Den 19. september 1975 kl. ca. 05.10 blev der påsat en brand i et af pakhusene i Københavns Frihavn. Det blev begyndelsen til vel nok den første sag i Skandinavien, hvor hyrede amerikanske gangstere skulle brænde et vareparti af for at få udbetalt forsikringen. Forsikringsspørgsmålet lå i Sverige, da det skadelidte firma var svensk og derfor havde tegnet forsikring i et svensk forsikringsselskab.