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Dr Adrian Nowak, a brilliant scientist in genomic research, has spent years unlocking the secrets of DNA—but never for the one who needed him most. His wife's battle with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) ended in tragedy, leaving him haunted by regret. Now, fate has dealt him a cruel second chance.

Good or bad. Right or wrong. The choice is yours ... Josslyn has a problem. A big problem. Not only is she fed up with her loser boyfriend hitting her, but she also has Alicia to deal with … and Alicia wants to kill the said boyfriend. Alicia is the psychotic voice in her head who seems to have her own personality and can take over her body at will, resulting in blackouts and memory loss. Josslyn has never told anyone about Alicia and isn’t about to start now. But can she deal with her abusive boyfriend on her own … or will Alicia need to step in and save the day?

Blending biographical fiction with the introspective intimacy of a modern woman’s diary, this novel delves into themes of growth, resilience, and the search for meaning in a life lived across generations. It’s a deeply personal exploration of self-discovery and reflection, perfect for listeners drawn to heartfelt stories of personal growth and the beauty of life's unfolding journey.

The popular THINLY VEILED collection from the Castle of Horror continues with this anthology of horror stories in the world of Saturday morning pop culture, from the Smurfs to Soul Train-- but every one of these brands is "thinly veiled." This time we feature stories from P. J. Hoover, Jeremiah Dylan Cook, Dennis K. Crosby, Alethea Kontis, Joy Preble, Steven Philip Jones, Heath W. Shelby, Tony Jones, Bryan Young, Scott Pearson, Will McDermott, and Katya de Becerra. See if you can recognize them all!

Storie emergono dalle tenebre, frammenti di vite perdute in lande nebbiose tra lunghi sentieri che sconfinano nella leggenda. C'è la spietata assassina dall'oscuro passato; un cavaliere, ultimo del suo antico ordine; il mago ed il drago; eroi luminosi o campioni del male, protagonisti della Notte Eterna. Ciascun racconto è corredato di scheda del giocatore compilata in ogni dettaglio e pronta per essere ascoltata. La terra di Neir, luogo dell'ambientazione, è caratterizzata da una lunghissima e perpetua notte.

"El Diablo Desinteresado" es un cuento breve de Amado Nervo que combina elementos de sátira y fantasía. En la historia, el Diablo decide hacer el bien sin esperar nada a cambio, desafiando su propia naturaleza y sorprendiendo a quienes lo rodean. Este giro irónico y humorístico pone en evidencia la hipocresía humana y cuestiona la noción del bien y el mal. El cuento refleja el estilo característico de Nervo, con un lenguaje fluido y una intención filosófica que invita a la reflexión sobre la moral y el comportamiento humano.

Chi cerca la calma deve uccidere la confusione. Lei si mette in viaggio verso la sua infanzia, perché anche la sicaria un tempo è stata una bambina. Ma poi, proprio lei commette un errore fatale. La mano del maestro di spada si chiude a pugno. Prima di partire per la guerra cerca la lancia dell'anima. Senza preavviso, il piccoletto e il meno appariscente si trovano messi davanti a compiti all'apparenza irrisolvibili. Krosann è bruciata dalla guerra civile e conta le sue vittime. L'autoproclamato re Schohtar si serve di poteri più forti della morte.

Escape to London? Elizabeth Bennet is happy to. Her mother has been unbearable ever since Elizabeth refused to marry her odious cousin. Besides which, her beloved sister Jane is in London, heartbroken, and much in need of Elizabeth's help. Jane's recovery from her suitor's defection is utmost in Elizabeth's mind, until she receives a letter filled with romantic sentiments from the only source less likely than her already-refused cousin, the aggravating, arrogant, obnoxious Mr. Darcy.

All'apparenza il racconto di un'esperienza scolastica, un semplice aneddoto con un inizio appena abbozzato ma privo di un reale finale, all'apparenza molte cose innocenti... di fatto un racconto intenso e pregno delle sensazioni provate durante la Guerra Civile Spagnola e l'immediato periodo del dopoguerra; una storia che non ha un inizio, perché già noto, e che non ha fine, perché era ancora in via di sviluppo quando il racconto fu pubblicato, confrontando più o meno velatamente vincitori e vinti; una storia piena di cose innocenti solo in apparenza.

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】ある秋の夜、王石谷(おうせきこく)は軍※(「りっしんべん＋軍」)南田(うんなんでん)と茶を飲みながら、黄大癡(こうたいち)の「秋山図」について語り始める。元宰(げんさい)先生から秋山図の存在を聞いた煙客(えんかく)翁は、潤州(じゅんしゅう)の張(ちょう)氏の家を訪れ、その神秘的な絵を目にする。

Growing up, Violet was so busy helping others realize their dreams, she found little time to pursue her own. But five years ago, she took the chance of a lifetime, leaving the family bookshop on Brinkley’s Island, Maine, to attend culinary school in Paris. Now she’s working her dream job as a pâtissiere in an upscale Parisian restaurant—yet all she can think about is home.

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】

東京の芝区にある質屋で、女房が五、六歳の娘を残して病死したため、所天は後妻を迎えた。後妻は従順で愉快そうな女性で、継子にも真の母親のような愛情を示したため、継子も懐き所天も安心だった。しかし、しばらくすると後妻は黙り込み、口数が少なくなってしまう。

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】

夫の紀介が他界して百日の間、「わたくし」（山吹）は毎夜、松並木の道を歩いてます。それは都から来る時の紀介を思い浮かべ、五体がそれぞれの記憶の中に別々の思いに耽りたいから。先日、あるお百姓家の老媼から、紀介が陰ながら後事を託してくれていたことを知り、短い間にもわたくしは「しやわせ」でした･･･。実は、今日こそ保則様にお話ししたいことがあるのです。

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】

日本と中国の怪談について論じたエッセイ。日本の怪談の多くが支那（中国）から輸入されたものであると論じている。支那の書物を調べると、『今昔物語』や江戸時代の怪談は、『捜神記』『剪灯新話』などの系統を引いている。

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】

昼すぎの閑散とした喫茶店で友人を待っていた「彼」は、離れた席から自分をじっと見つめる和服姿の女性に気づく。四十歳前後のその女性は、娘と思われる少女と誰かを待つ様子で、静かで落ち着いた表情だった。

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】

坂口が京都伏見で囲碁倶楽部を創設した体験を描く。小説執筆に行き詰まり気分転換として囲碁に没頭し、上田食堂の二階に碁会所を開設。「関さん」を席主に据え、様々な地元民が会員となる。「へぼ倶楽部」と揶揄されながらも猛練習を重ね、二段の棋士を招いて腕を磨く。しかし、席主の問題行動から会員との軋轢が生じてしまう。

The Wilders, the infamous Wilder Sisters and the men who love them. A series that delivers an "emotional punch" from a fresh new voice in contemporary romance. Emotional stories about second chances and the family ties that bind us.

Rebecca Roanhorse’s first publication, “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™”, was awarded both the Nebula and Hugo award for best short story, and on its strength, Roanhorse was awarded the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. Although Roanhorse began to publish novels including Trail of Lightning and Black Sun, she has continued to write piercing stories that examine the American experience through marginalized perspectives. “River of Bones” returns to the Sixth World series with a novella, this time from Kai’s perspective, as he and Maggie travel back to where he grew up.

Three lifelong best friends go to a destination wedding...and nothing will ever be the same.

In dieser Kurzgeschichte geht es um Thomas, einen Archäologen mit dem Traum, einmal die eine große Entdeckung zu machen, um wie andere Entdecker auch, in den Geschichtsbüchern zu stehen. Allerdings kommt es auf einer Expedition etwas anders und Thomas widerfährt ein ungewöhnliches Schicksal.