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'착한 사람 콤플렉스'에서 자유로워지세요. 내가 먼저 행복한 사람이 되어야 누군가를 행복하게 해줄 수 있습니다. 좋은 관계를 맺는다는 건 어렵고 힘든 일입니다. 때론 정리해야하는 순간도 만나게 되죠. 서로에게 소중한...

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. A prima donna soprano is commissioned to give a command performance at a country estate. It sets off a chain of tragic events – but are they accidents or an act of revenge?...

Such a long life of killing has left plenty of dangerous enemies in its wake. An ancient witch coven, a jealous assassin, and even a demon lord all have old scores to settle. With one last contract to fulfill, Yrlissa hopes to be free from her past and her guild forever so she can disappear with her husband and young daughter. But the past doesn't forget so easily, and neither will a betrayed guild of magical assassins. Yrlissa's only concern is to keep her new family safe, but with enemies closing in on all sides, will they become a distraction she cannot afford?

If you're just starting to learn Mandarin Chinese and want a fun, natural way to pick up the language, this audiobook is the perfect companion. Instead of dry grammar drills or memorizing lists, it immerses you in everyday situations through short stories, interactive games, and practical conversations—just like how you learned your first language as a child. Picture yourself navigating a busy subway, bargaining at a lively market, or sharing tea with family—all while effortlessly absorbing vocabulary and phrases.

In this wide-ranging collection our authors look at every facet and detail of theatre life. From the worries and lives of the actors to what can happen when a theatre is the prime location on which the story depends, be it comedy, theft, the bizarre and even murder.

1979. Topper and Sanya flee to Miami as political violence consumes their native Kingston. But they soon learn that the welcome in America will be far from warm. Trelawny, their youngest son, comes of age in a society which regards him with suspicion and confusion, greeting him with the puzzled question ‘What are you?’ Their eldest son Delano’s longing for a better future for his own children is equalled only by his recklessness in trying to secure it.

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Step back into the poetic world of Thomas Wolfe with An Angel on the Porch, a poignant short story originally published in Scribner's Magazine in August 1929. This captivating narrative serves as an integral part of Wolfe's larger autobiographical work, "Look Homeward, Angel," and echoes themes of memory, loss, and the search for meaning.

En Los caballos de Diomedes, nos adentramos en un caso que desafía los límites entre la mitología y la realidad. Un ingenioso detective se encuentra ante el misterio de una serie de eventos inexplicables que envuelven a una distinguida familia y sus cuatro hijas. Con una serie de fiestas decadentes como telón de fondo, la línea entre la alta sociedad y los bajos fondos se difumina, revelando una peligrosa droga que amenaza con desencadenar una tragedia.

En el corazón palpitante de las montañas de Estinfalia, se teje un relato que desafía la mente y encanta el alma. Ésta no es sólo una historia; es una odisea que te sumerge en un mundo donde los pájaros no son lo que parecen, y los secretos más oscuros aguardan bajo plumas tintadas de misterio. Nuestro amigo Hércules Poirot se enfrenta a un desafío desconcertante, una trama tejida con la precisión de un relojero y la profundidad de los mitos más antiguos.

Sumérgete en la intriga con Tragedia Navideña, una obra maestra que transforma la alegría de las fiestas de Navidad en un enigma escalofriante. En esta inolvidable aventura, Hercule Poirot se encuentra ante un rompecabezas festivo que desafía su ingenio. Cuando la celebración se ve ensombrecida por un misterioso incidente, el espíritu navideño cede paso a secretos ocultos y sospechas. Cada miembro de la reunión familiar guarda un motivo, y el regalo más inesperado es un crimen que solo el legendario detective puede resolver.

Adéntrate en el laberinto de la política y el crimen escuchando Los Establos de Augías, que teje el gran engaño entre las sombras del poder. En este inteligente relato, el astuto Hercule Poirot se enfrenta no a un asesino sigiloso, sino a un entramado de corrupción que pone a prueba su agudeza mental. La limpieza de los establos míticos palidece ante la tarea de desinfectar la podredumbre de un ayuntamiento lleno de secretos tan antiguos como sórdidos.

In these short stories, collected and translated by Ralph McCarthy, we can see just how closely Dazai’s life mirrored his art, and vice versa, as the writer/narrator falls from grace, rises to fame, and falls again. Addiction, debt, shame, and despair dogged Dazai until his self-inflicted death, and yet despite all the lies and deception he resorted to in life, there is an almost fanatical honesty to his writing.

Юрий Казаков (1927–1982) – известный русский прозаик, сценарист. Критики называли Юрия Казакова – мастера малого жанра – достойным преемником Бунина и Чехова. Его небольшие по объёму рассказы раскрывают глубокие и трогательные истории. Ничего не предвещает беды ранним тихим утром, когда двое мальчишек – деревенский Яшка и приехавший из города Володя – собираются на рыбалку. Так начинается рассказ Ю. Казакова Тихое утро. Яшка знает о рыбалке всё, но его приятель из Москвы совсем новичок в рыбной ловле: неопытный Володя только суетится и мешается под ногами.

In the realm of literature, few names evoke a sense of dark and mysterious beauty quite like that of Edgar Allan Poe. As we delve into this collection of some of his most haunting works, we embark on a journey into the enigmatic depths of Poe's mind, where the line between sanity and madness blurs, and the specters of fear and dread loom large.

Using, or rather mimicking, traditional forms of storytelling, Gogol created stories that are complete within themselves and only tangentially connected to a meaning or moral. His work belongs to the school of invention, where each twist and turn of the narrative is a surprise unfettered by obligation to an overarching theme.

After a string of bad dates and no prospects, Sophia Othonos has finally hit the jackpot: an actual nice guy. When he suggests a romantic getaway, she’s sure they’re about to take the next step toward their future. A rustic cruise to the Galápagos Islands isn’t exactly her idea of a vacation, but Sophia is ready for anything…until her boyfriend has to cancel. Now she’s all alone on a trip that was meant for two. Sophia finds herself at a crossroads about who she is, what she wants, and whether her relationship is really everything she thought.

子供向けの童話、とされていますが、今一度ぜひ大人に聴いてもらいたい作品です。働き盛りの大人ではなくて、社会の荒波を乗り越え、いろいろなものを守るために戦ってきた大人に、ぜひ贈りたい作品です。

La señora Pengelley visita a Hércules Poirot porque sospecha que su marido la está envenenando. Cuando el detective Belga llega a la casa para investigar el caso, al día siguiente, descubre que es tarde porque la señora Pengelley ha muerto. Poirot se siente tan responsable por no haber dado crédito a las palabras de la señora Pengelley que llegará hasta las últimas consecuencias a la hora de resolver este intrincado caso.

This was the book that launched a genre. Modern fantasy collections trace their lineage back to Lord Dunsany, and this was his first work that today's listeners would recognise in tone and settings.