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

Denis Johnsons Storysammlung Jesus' Son, 1992 in den USA erschienen, berichtet von Verwirrung, Leiden und Heilung eines jungen Drifters und hat den Autor zur lebenden Legende gemacht. Dies ist eines der herausragendsten Bücher der jüngeren amerikanischen Literatur; es schuf einen Ton, der in zuvor nie gehörter Weise Grauen und Komik, Schrecken und Zärtlichkeit einschließt.

In der Stilistik Thomas Manns liegt dieses markant-prägnant-charmante Element, das einen sofort in seinen Bann zieht. „Wie Jappe und Do Escobar sich prügelten" erzählt von ein paar Jugendlichen, bei denen zwei aufgrund einer Lappalie aneinander geraten und beschließen, die Sache in einem fairen Kampf zu regeln. „Das Eisenbahnunglück" ist die Geschichte eines Mannes, der ein eben solches heil überstanden hat.

Brought to you by Penguin. A JAPANESE MODERN CLASSIC Discover the highly original and moving literary gem for fans of Banana Yoshimoto and Kawaguchi's BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD What if you could come back after death to watch over your loved one, installing yourself in a treasured mug, for...

Welcome to Haunted Hollow, where each night a new nightmare unfolds. An obsessed fan traveling back in time to kill John Cleese, tattered VHS tapes scrawled with warnings not to watch, cabbies haunted by their creepiest passengers. An assortment of chilling short stories await—bite-sized horrors told in a gripping, "true story" style that will make you question the quiet towns around you.

One big dream. One little fairy. One last chance. Lina only wants one thing in life; to be a Christmas fairy. The problem? Her magic can be a little wild, and she has an addiction to candy canes. With her big heart, she is determined to make her dream come true. In this short story collection, follow Lina from her childhood, through her school years, and into adulthood. Every stage in her life brings new trials to overcome.

Nur and Abid relearn to love after they escape from war. Marie, who keeps the women of the village from giving birth to children borne of war, finds herself in a situation she hasn't faced before. In a London park, an ageing MI-6 official discovers that the woman he meets every day may not be what she seems. Lyndsey's bouquets of twenty-seven tulips hold the secret of her dark past and a soldier adorns herself in jewels as she prepares for a final mission.

Life with the Durrells is seldom straightforward. Dive headfirst into family adventures with this collection of laugh-out-loud short stories from the much-loved author of My Family and Other Animals. Notable tales include 'The Picnic', a hilarious account of an ill-fated Durrell excursion which...

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.

For Lily, falling in love with her childhood friend Walker was the easiest thing to do back in high school. His sudden rejection was unforgettably crushing. Seven years later, their families have conspired to bring them back together at a cabin in the Rockies when a sudden snowstorm traps them overnight with no power. Thanks to a cozy fire, a prowling bear, and a little forced time in an open-air gondola, they confront their unresolved feelings—and a past more complicated than Lily knows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UNA IMPECABLE COLECCIÓN DE CUENTOS UNIDOS POR LA ACEPTACIÓN ANTE LA PÉRDIDA DE ALGO ESENCIAL 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...

After everything she’s suffered—and everyone she’s lost—Mia Ledger wants nothing more than peace. She spends her days teaching riding lessons and raising horses on her quiet Montana ranch. But when she steps in to stop a kidnapping that echoes her own haunted past, she paints a target on her back. The crime syndicate behind the attack sends enforcers to settle the score. When Mia returns home to find her barn burning and her horses slaughtered, she fights back with the fury of someone who’s got nothing left to lose.

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.

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.

Jakob Wassermann (10. März 1873 - 1. Januar 1934) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller. Er zählte zu den produktivsten und populärsten Erzählern seiner Zeit. „ Der nie geküsste Mund und andere Erzählungen " gehören zu seinen bekanntesten Erzählungen. Dieses Werk, darunter die psychologisch tiefgründige Novelle „ Treunitz und Aurora ", zeigen Wassermanns typische Themen wie Schuld, Sühne und die Auseinandersetzung mit dem eigenen Ich. Inhalt: Der nie geküsste Mund / Treunitz und Aurora / Hilperich