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Just a short story written in 2000 and never published till now. It is a bit disturbing and twisted. I hope while listening to this, the listener goes, what the hell did I just hear! For just a 10 minute listen it will give you a kick in the head.

Our moon is something special. It illuminates the magical things that could otherwise hide from view. Here there be witches and werewolves. A horror-comedy collection from the author of Demons and Other Inconveniences, What Tangled Webs, and Mortimer Grim.

Brad will go insane unless his body is completely hair-free. Prince Alastair looks for his Cinderella, but he carries her foot skin instead of a slipper. Poppy will stop at nothing to become the number one pimple popping social media star. A weight loss cult holds darker secrets than its abusive leader. And it gets worse.

Hat jeder sein persönliches Karma , auch Maria? Nelson schreibt einen Bestseller, doch was dann passiert, ist unvorstellbar! Die Vergangenheit schläft niemals, auch nicht auf Guadeloupe. Ist eine Gruppe Jugendlicher dem Bann des Mystischen Waldes Hoia Baciu in Rumänien gewachsen? Praktizieren die ehemaligen Menschenfresser des Stammes Korowai den Kult Khakhua immer noch? Was hat die Meteor mit Jans grausamen Alpträumen zu tun? Ist das Sokushinbutsu wirklich das Höchste, was ein Mensch erreichen kann? Welches Geheimnis birgt das Areal 820? Was hat eine Domina mit Asche zu tun?

This collection of stories, each a chilling descent into the heart of the paranormal, is dedicated to you – the brave souls who dare to peek behind the curtain of the everyday and glimpse the terrifying beauty that lies just beyond.

Alois wird versehentlich für einen Erfolgs-Coach gehalten und improvisiert sich durch ein Motivationsseminar. In diesen satirischen Kurzgeschichten triffst du auf Menschen wie dich und mich: Sie versuchen sich zu optimieren, zu digitalisieren und zu organisieren – und scheitern dabei grandios. Mit trockenem Humor und liebevoller Ironie erzählt Christian Enner von den kleinen und großen Katastrophen des modernen Alltags.

Some stories don’t die. They hide. Waiting. In the citrus groves, the back alleys, the blood-stained hotels of 1994 Riverside, California… evil is wide awake. Once Upon a Time in Jurupa is a chilling horror anthology where ten loosely connected tales spiral through heatwaves, haunted houses, forgotten festivals, and shadow-soaked memories—each more twisted and terrifying than the last.

Verliebt in die beste Freundin? Keine gute Idee. Ein Liebestrank als Lösung? Eine noch schlechtere Idee. Isabell weiß nichts von Tristans Gefühlen. Verzweifelt wagt er etwas, das er besser lassen sollte: einen Liebestrank. Eigentlich soll er nur ein kleines bisschen helfen … doch plötzlich läuft alles ziemlich aus dem Ruder. Zwischen funkelndem Schnee, magischen Missgeschicken und einer gehörigen Portion Romantik wird klar: Wahre Liebe lässt sich nicht erzwingen – aber sie findet immer ihren Weg. Eine zauberhafte Winterromanze voller Magie, Herzklopfen und Happy-End.

An arcade game glitch reveals a sinister secret. A kidnapped man finds himself trapped in an elaborate and deadly labyrinth. A sinister mastermind unleashes a deadly pandemic where a simple yawn becomes a gruesome death sentence. A chance fall into an abandoned cellar plunges a man into a nightmare of serial killers and ancient horrors. A sleep-deprived new father faces a terrifying question: is his newborn daughter a supernatural monster, or is he losing his grip on reality? A rare Nazi-era synthesizer proves to be a gateway to mind-bending horrors.

Flight 303 was supposed to be just another red-eye from London to New York. Eight Passengers, each with a shameful secret they are trying to escape. Somewhere over the Atlantic, the routine flight veers off course, starting with the sudden death of one of the passengers. Then another.

Cinematic type tales of dark fiction and horror featuring zombies, witches, and more nontraditional fears that leave you fearing the monster within. From flash to longer short stories, A Night at the Shockplex is a collection of 18 dark fictional tales that are sure to churn your insides and leave you with a feeling of dread.

Conversaciones al caer la tarde es el décimo libro de la escritora Olga Consuegra, un compendio de reflexiones donde se mezcla el pasado con el presente, abordando temas de interés para un público general. Ser mujer, el amor a cualquier edad, la educación, el uso del celular, lo que dice la gente, la gratitud, oportunidades, el ejercicio físico, las redes sociales, son algunos de los quince capítulos que se resumen en esta entrega. Conversaciones al caer la tarde es un libro ameno que, indiscutiblemente, nos pone a pensar.

‘The room was spinning. Thoughts were pulsing from one vein to the next’. Twisted Tales takes us through scenes of familiar human conditions. From complete inebriation through a marriage without love via a gambling addiction ruining lives past the sometimes mean streets of Hamburg then onto to the sunshine of Thailand. Characters in each story must battle with their own minds and outside influences in order for them to make the right decision which is all too seldom in what we call modern life and in some cases Part 1 is only the beginning of their journey….

Teddy is a runner who hopes to win a 1962 Cadillac by running across the United States. As could be imagined, Teddy "runs" into many challenges along the way, including filth, thirst, hunger, loneliness, injuries, scoffing, bullying and near-death experiences.

Looking for a slow, meditative story to unwind with? Tea With the Emperor’s Ghost is a 5,000-word work crafted for quiet evenings, gentle minds, and listeners who love tea, philosophy, and starlit reflection. On a secluded hillside terrace, a humble scholar prepares tea each evening—always two cups, though only one is needed. Tonight, as lanterns glow and bamboo whispers, a guest appears: an emperor long gone, his presence carrying both the weight of dynasties and the lightness of profound peace.

Ever wondered what your dog walker, pet groomer, or shelter volunteer really means to your furry friend? In Careers with Claws & Paws: 100 Tiny Tales Told by Their Furriest Clients, the animals take the mic—and their stories might just steal your heart. From a subway-savvy coyote who redefines city life to a shy kitten who transforms a shelter worker’s purpose, these heartfelt, humorous, and inspiring mini-memoirs show how animal professionals change lives (and get changed in return).

Have you heard the cry of a whippoorwill? That lovely sound that echoes throughout the woods. Tonight the forest sits quiet, no creature dares disturb the silence. For two unfortunate park rangers the night won’t stay still for much longer. Are you ready to hear what sound the whippoorwill makes at night?

Kingston “King” Vale is back. After five years behind bars, the once-feared name of Eastbrook returns to the block with a mission: reclaim his throne. But the streets have changed. New crews. New codes. And a ruthless rival named Scar running the empire King once ruled. As King navigates betrayal, blood ties, and deadly alliances, he's pulled back into a war he thought he left behind. A war where love is a weapon, loyalty is currency, and power demands sacrifice.

What can you hide through a window? Annalyse never expected to make a friend through a window, but her talks with the guy who lives next to the bus stop have become a favorite part of her day. But when a sudden schedule change reveals a secret he hadn't meant to share, is there anything she can do to make things right? Or is their window friendship broken beyond repair?

In the shadow of the Battle of Thermopylae, a young Spartan warrior fights not for glory, but for love. Gravely wounded and left for dead, Kylon hides from Persian scouts, his heart anchored to Myrine, a helot girl whose forbidden love defies Sparta’s rigid laws. As he battles fever, betrayal, and the relentless enemy, Kylon’s journey becomes a testament to resilience, driven by a vow to survive for her. Fire in the Pass: A Spartan’s Oath to Love and Survive weaves a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and a dream of freedom amidst one of history’s greatest stands.