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Los Angeles, 1985. Journalist Hallie Pitney is fighting to keep her head above water selling minor stories to gossip magazines. She still dreams of her byline on something better—something that could finally launch her career. Then a whisper reaches her: a legendary movie star may be hiding a devastating secret. For Hallie, this could be the story that changes everything. But a dark choice lurks behind Hollywood’s shuttered gates: the story of a lifetime—or everything she stands for.

Loucine destaca polo gran traballo na caracterización dos personaxes nunha historia que atrapa pola intriga e que é quen de reflectir, con notable habelencia, unha sinfonía de soidades na que todos os seres deste relato atopan o seu lugar no mundo. Obra gañadora do VIII Concurso Balbino de Relatos.

From the moment Riley moves into the house by the river, she can feel it—something is wrong. The birds perch outside her window, black-feathered and unblinking. Every night, they whisper things in hushed human like voices. Her mother offers no answers. The town feels off-kilter. Whispers follow her through the halls at school. Only Anna seems to understand, and even she is keeping secrets. As sleep evades her and the nights stretch on, Riley finds herself caught in something she cannot name. The birds are always watching. And they are not alone.

What if the greatest scientific breakthroughs were not miracles… but curses? In this haunting 2-in-1 audiobook, two of H.G. Wells’ most visionary works unfold—stories that question not what science can do, but what it should never do. In "The Invisible Man", a gifted scientist discovers how to erase himself from sight. Invisible, untouchable, freed from consequence, he begins to shed more than his physical form. As isolation deepens, something colder emerges—a quiet unraveling of conscience.

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“MS. Found in a Bottle” by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting tale of maritime terror, mystery, and the unknown. First published in 1833, this classic short story follows a doomed narrator who survives a violent storm only to find himself aboard a ghostly ship crewed by silent, ancient sailors. As the vessel drifts deeper into a strange and otherworldly sea, the narrator records his final observations in a manuscript cast into the ocean.

The Balloon-Hoax is a thrilling early example of literary sensationalism from Edgar Allan Poe, blending sharp scientific detail with masterful suspense. First published as a convincing newspaper report, the story chronicles a transatlantic balloon voyage that captivates the public—until the shocking truth emerges. With its blend of realism, imagination, and sly satire, this inventive tale showcases Poe’s genius for blurring the line between fact and fiction, making it a fascinating read for fans of classic suspense, speculative fiction, and literary history.

Enter the shadowy world of deduction and intrigue with The Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. This gripping collection features three classic mysteries—The Adventure of the Dying Detective, The Adventure of the Three Garridebs, and The Boscombe Valley Mystery—showcasing Holmes at his most brilliant as he unravels deception, hidden motives, and puzzling crimes. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, Victorian mysteries, and timeless Sherlock Holmes adventures.

Before the first sun was ignited, there was the Song. And before the Song was broken, there was the Light. In the timeless realm of the Empyrean, the Archangels move in perfect harmony. Led by Lucifer, the radiant Choirmaster, and Michael, the iron-willed Prince of the Host, the celestial hierarchy exists for one purpose: to resonate with the beauty of the Creator. It is an age of unblemished dawn, where doubt is unknown and the music of the spheres is the only law.

Pastor David Thornwell has lost his wife, his faith, and any reason to keep preaching. When he's offered a week-long silent retreat at the Black Church of Búðir — a tar-blackened chapel on Iceland's remote Snæfellsnes Peninsula — he accepts, hoping the vast silence of winter will either restore his shattered belief or give him permission to let go entirely.

Un hombre al que siempre le acompaña un enjambre de abejas; una joven que huye de casa para vivir entre los sioux; una madre que se niega a deshacerse del cadáver de su hijo; un chico que se enamora de alguien que llama demasiado la atención. Personajes cruzados cuyos secretos dan sentido a sus vidas y a las de quienes los rodean.

In 17 heiter-ironischen Geschichten wird die Juristerei aufs Korn genommen. Schonungslos, unverblümt und zuweilen urkomisch.

30 unglaubliche Kurzgeschichten. Eine rasante Achterbahnfahrt durch die Höhen und Tiefen menschlicher Existenzen. Pechschwarzer Humor. Gnadenlos absurd. Unterhaltsam. Lustig. Seltsam. Abgründig. Skurril.

Nancy Hall hat überlebt. Marie Lamar atmet noch. Doch das, was sie in Grunch Road zurückließen, ist ihnen auf den Fersen. In Maries Leib regt sich etwas, geboren aus Albträumen und uraltem Grauen. Während das FBI eine Kette ungeklärter Verbrechen untersucht, deutet alles auf einen obskuren Kult hin – und auf eine Macht, die jenseits menschlicher Vorstellungskraft liegt.

Alan Fields erzählt fast live aus der Hängematte Geschichten zum Wohl- und Nachfühlen, verschenkt berühmte Zitate zum Nachdenken und nimmt dich mit auf kleine gedankliche Reisen voller Ruhe, Leichtigkeit und Zuversicht. Glückskekse XXL ist eine Sammlung kurzer Geschichten und Impulse, die dich für einen Moment aus dem Alltag herausholen – sanft, unaufgeregt und mit einem Augenzwinkern.

The prestigious annual story anthology, featuring prize-winning stories by a diverse and exciting array of writers, including Wendell Berry, Alice Hoffman, Dave Eggers, Ling Ma, Lori Ostlund, and Anthony Marra. Continuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge literary excellence, this year's...

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos. According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams.

Two Bestselling Agatha Christie Novels in One Great Audiobook The Secret Adversary From the brilliant pen of Agatha Christie comes the first novel in her Tommy and Tuppence mystery series featuring the beloved sleuthing duo—now a movie on both Acorn TV and PBS. Tommy and Tuppence are young, in...

The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here. Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when it’s broken.

Step into the exquisitely crafted world of Katherine Mansfield, one of the pioneers of modern short fiction. This collection brings together two of her most celebrated works - "The Bliss and Other Stories" and "The Garden Party and Other Stories" - offering a masterclass in subtlety, emotion, and keen observation. From the delicate joys and quiet sorrows of everyday life to the intricate dance of human relationships, Mansfield’s stories explore the hidden complexities beneath ordinary moments.