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Der Kater ist eine Kurzgeschichte des russischen Schriftstellers Anton Tschechow: Warwara Petrowna erwachte und begann zu horchen. Ihr Gesicht wurde blass, ihre großen schwarzen Augen wurden noch größer und drückten höchstes Entsetzen aus: denn es war kein Traum .... Von Grauen erfasst, bedeckte sie ihr Gesicht mit den Händen, setzte sich im Bett aufrecht und begann, ihren Mann zu wecken. Der Mann lag zusammengerollt wie eine Brezel, schnarchte leise und pustete ihr seinen Atem ins Gesicht.

In At Lehmann’s by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of innocence, vulnerability, appearance, confusion and desire. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of innocence. Sabina believes Hans’ story about why his hands are so dirty even though the story is exceptionally far-fetched and borders on the impossible.

Der Gast ist eine Kurzgeschichte des russischen Schriftstellers Anton Tschechow, die am 5. August 1885 in der Tageszeitung Peterburgskaja gaseta erschien. Dem Hausherrn Rechtsanwalt Selterski fallen die Augen zu, während er seinem Nachbarn, dem pensionierten Oberst Parfeni Sawwitsch Peregarin, zuhört. Seit dem Mittagessen schon lässt der Oberst eine Geschichte auf die andere folgen.

The Modern Soul is more about characters than action. The story begins with the stereotype of the pompous German music professor explaining to the young English narrator why he incessantly eats cherries: “There is nothing like cherries for producing free saliva after trombone playing, especially after Grieg’s ‘Ich Liebe Dich’” He’s cherry eating is connected with a consuming desire for women. The two older Germans, the Professor and the German actress’ mother, talk incessantly of food and soul. They agree that the English are “fish blooded,” cold and without soul.

Humorist Jeanne Robertson has entertained audiences for five decades with her original, hilarious stories. In her new release, this “Grandma Gone Viral” with millions of views on YouTube shares some of her classic stories and introduces new ones. Jeanne’s collection of stories, Don’t Bungee Jump Naked and Other Important Stuff is worth the time to sit, listen, and laugh.

Step into a world where innocence meets the infinite, and the everyday collides with the supernatural. The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories represents Mark Twain at his most philosophical, daring, and haunting. Far removed from his lighthearted tales of riverboats and boyhood adventures, Twain here explores the mysteries of existence, morality, and the fragile nature of human belief.

Das Sprechzimmer eines Arztes betritt ein trübes Individuum mit matten Augen und katarrhalischem Gesicht. Nach der Färbung seiner Nase und dem finsteren Gesichtsausdruck zu schließen, sind ihm alkoholische Getränke, chronischer Schnupfen und philosophische Meditationen nichts Fremdes.

In Frau Brechenmacher Attends a Wedding by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of gender roles, domination, submission, control, struggle, identity and tradition. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of control. Throughout the story Frau Brechenmacher is at the beck and call of her husband.

Dieses Hörbuch vereint vierundzwanzig berührende, eigenständige Geschichten über Liebe, Hoffnung, Verlust und jene leisen Wunder, die das Leben so kostbar machen. Es erzählt von Menschen, die das Glück fast verloren hätten – und es auf wundersame Weise wiederfinden. Ein vergessener Liebesbrief verändert ein ganzes Leben. Ein alter Hund schickt seinen Menschen ein neues Stück Freude. Ein Mann kämpft sich durch Sturm und Schnee, um am Heiligabend nach Hause zu kommen.

When good fights evil, the battle does not always go as planned. The Crimson Pact anthologies (Volumes 1-5) include a wide variety of standalone tales about the members of the Crimson Pact fighting demons across the multiverse. Now, three acclaimed tales from darkly disturbing author Donald J. Bingle are collected for you to taste and find out if demon-hunting is in your blood.

What if the star you’ve been wishing on… was you all along? At twenty-seven, Eva feels trapped in a life that doesn’t feel like her own. Endless routines, unspoken expectations, and a quiet ache that something is missing. One night, lost in thought beneath the stars, she imagines herself shining among them… and in her dreams, she does.

On a moonless Oklahoma night, Maynard Blackoak (author of Eerie Trails of the Wild Weird West) lit a candle against the darkness and sat down with quill in hand. A lifelong student of Edgar Allan Poe, he began to compose his homage to the master while the wind outside sought passage through the old walls and threatened the candle flame. This volume contains that result. Twelve tales of Poe-esque nightmares. So, light a candle, pour yourself an Absinthe, and enjoy the madness.

As the Maple Creek Thunder’s fun-loving goalie, CJ is the king of jokes, locker room dares, and viral moments. He keeps things light, loose, and uncomplicated—both on the ice and off. But when a reckless bet lands him in hot water with management, he’s forced to clean up his act. His punishment? Community service at the local youth center, where his reputation means nothing and the staff sees right through his charm.

Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children. By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally. Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth.

Writing can be a lonely art. Distractions and writers block are just two of the many impediments to a burnished stream of prose. But sometimes two heads really can be better than one. Collaborating and sounding off of one another, in the right circumstances and with complimenting skills, can work wonders as these very talented duos now demonstrate.

In suburban Wells Port, things are not what they seem: wild animals appear unexpectedly in backyards, raised garden beds produce fruit in days, not weeks, and a mysterious figure lurks across sidewalks late at night. The stories in Starman After Midnight weave an often hilarious and sometimes melancholy spell.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus's parables would sound like today? In a world of smartphones, social media, and constant noise, how would he illustrate the profound truths of God's Kingdom? Modern Day Parables is perfect for dipping into on a busy morning, sharing a story with a friend, or gifting to anyone who finds traditional scripture hard to connect with. It's a powerful reminder that the most profound wisdom is not confined to ancient texts, but lives on in the everyday moments of our lives.

Leutnant Dubow will seinen Hund Milka loswerden und hat seinen Freund, den Freiwilligen Knaps, als potentiellen Käufer ausgemacht. Nur zweihundert Rubel soll der angeblich reinrassige englische Setter kosten. Weil Knaps ein „Aber“ einwirft, der Leutnant zum Jagen keine Zeit findet und Milka ohne Arbeit vermutlich eingehen wird, will Dubow seinen famosen Jagdhund für hundert und dann für fünfzig abgeben. Knaps bemängelt das weibliche Geschlecht des Hundes.

In Frau Fischer by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of independence, letting go, acceptance change, trust, control, gender roles and conflict. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed British woman and after reading the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of independence.

Mark Twain’s "The Jumping Frog", also know as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is one of America’s most beloved humorous short stories—a tale brimming with wit, mischief, and the charm of small-town life. When a visiting stranger hears the outlandish story of a gambler and his extraordinary frog, “Dan’l Webster,” he’s drawn into a web of good-natured trickery and tall-tale tradition. Twain’s keen ear for dialect and his playful satire of human gullibility make this story a timeless piece of frontier folklore.