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Jede Kurzgeschichte entführt an ein realistisches europäisches Reiseziel oder auf die Straße dorthin. Die Geschichten sind kompakt, klar erzählt und voller Sinneseindrücke. Ein freundlicher Ton trägt durch kleine Alltagskonflikte auf Reisen: verpasste Abfahrten, unerwartete Umwege, Missverständnisse an der Grenze, ein verspäteter Fährgong – und immer findet sich eine Lösung, die Wärme ins Herz bringt.

When a solitary calligrapher discovers an invisible ink—one that cannot be seen, only sensed—he begins to write what the heart remembers. Each brushstroke draws out memories he never consciously chose, as if the ink knows what he cannot say aloud. The story unfolds gently, like breath in a candlelit room, where silence holds more truth than speech.

In the blood-soaked chaos of the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648), Klaus Vogel, a Franconian pikeman, fights not for glory or faith, but for the survival of his wife, Anna, and son, Lukas. Thrust into the brutal world of mercenary life, Klaus wields his pike through ravaged villages, musket volleys, and the horrors of sieges like Magdeburg’s infamous sack. Each battle scars his body and soul, from the fog-shrouded fields of Lützen to the desperate defense of a refugee camp, as he grapples with the cost of survival and the vow to protect his family.

From the award-winning “master of the short story” (The New York Times Book Review)—nine shattering, hilarious tales of men on the outskirts of America, habituating the motels, hot dog stands, and dive bars time forgot, grappling with a world that is swiftly changing, and dreaming of a return to the wooded shores of their youth

In the windswept isolation of 1760s Cornwall, Eleanor Penrose tends the Porthmorna Lighthouse, her days haunted by the sea that claimed her husband three years prior. Grieving and bound to her duty, she finds solace in the beacon’s steady rhythm—until a violent storm wrecks a ship and delivers Gideon, a mysterious sailor who collapses in her arms, only to vanish with the dawn tide. Night after night, Gideon returns, his presence as fleeting as the high tide, stirring Eleanor’s heart with hope and love.

Tres muy mexicanas historias de amor que giran alrededor de dos canciones, narradas por catorce gatos.

"The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology features famous stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," and "Blue Beard," among others, which have been beloved for generations. Each tale intertwines moral lessons with enchanting narratives, highlighting themes of transformation, curiosity, and the trials of love. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the magical worlds Perrault creates.

Set in Taiwan and the Silicon Valley, a collection of linked stories that explore the meaning of success and the purpose of existence, centered on the short life and long shadow of an engineering genius who descends deeper into despair while rising higher on the professional ladder.

The characters in Dominic Hoffman's tales of Late Rehearsals are familiar. Their choices are recognizable, and the people are far from perfect. Humor is a constant. However, their most significant commonality is the sense that every day is a rehearsal for the next. In this compilation of narratives, contemporary fables and intimate accounts, we travel cultures and cities, contemplate life and death to discover that our lives can be justified, vilified or distanced by the simple act of viewing the lives of others.

Seeds of Transformation is a collection of thought-provoking tales that gently awaken the heart and stir the soul. Blending timeless wisdom with imaginative storytelling, these stories invite you into worlds where destinies are altered in a taxi, AI goes into the prayer business, and love reveals itself in unexpected ways.

Step into the hidden layers of society with Secrets in the Shadows: Social and Cultural Conspiracy Theories. This intriguing collection brings you over 20 compelling mini-stories that unravel the whispered secrets, shadowy plots, and controversial theories that have shaped cultures and societies across the globe.

It's her looks that lure them in, predators looking for their next defenseless prey until they meet her. They had never encountered a prey like her, an Apex Prey. Everything goes well until Polly meets him, and she must make a decision. Love, or her youth?

August, 1932. Rick Justice and Intrepid search western Europe for an ancient weapon with magical properties: the enigmatic Black Axe. But they’re not the only ones on the hunt, and Intrepid must race against time to find the deadly axe before their shadowy adversaries do.

Inspired by Jane Austen’s birth—and death—day, The Last Gift considers what happens if July 18, 1817 was only the beginning for Jane Austen. After the Lady meets her characters in the Universe she created, what would make her existence not only tolerable but also transcendental?

Getting to the Shamrock Motel isn’t easy. It’s just off Concession #18, but you can’t get there through a sequence of lefts and rights. To find the Shamrock you have to be lost–not just on the map, but in your heart and soul. The Shamrock Motel does not accept reservations. The only way to get a room is by walking into the office and asking Rosemary, the owner/operator for one. Try not to stare at her hair.

Diese erste Episode der Hörbuchreihe "Es War Einmal Und Bleibt Für Immer - Musik Küsst Sprache" ist der Start eines neuen Kunstprojektes von Matthias Beitmann. Er verbindet das gesprochene Wort mit seiner Leidenschaft Musik und schafft eine cineastische, emotionale, sensible und abenteuerliche Atmosphäre, die über das normale Hörbuch hinausgeht.

ಹದಗೆಟ್ಟ ಗ್ರಹಗತಿಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಹಣೆಬರಹ ತಾನೇ ಬರೆದುಕೊಂಡ ಲೀಲಾವತಿ, ಎರಡನೇ ಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಚಾರ್ಯರ 'ಲೀಲಾವತಿ' ಪುಸ್ತಕಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಕಾರಣಳಲ್ಲ. ಅಮ್ಮನ ಸಾವಿನ ಸತ್ಯಕ್ಕೂ, ಅಪ್ಪನ ಘನತೆಯ ತತ್ವಕ್ಕೂ ಮೀರಿ ಮಾನವೀಯತೆ ಮೆರೆದಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಮಹಾನಳು.

From science fiction and fantasy author K.N. Salustro comes a collection of short stories written over the course of 2020. There are no plagues in this audiobook, the extreme weather comes from a mythical creature, and the biggest disaster you’ll see takes place on a spaceship when someone tries to make baked goods with an incendiary combination of ingredients.

Santa Claws by Andie J. Fessey is a blood-soaked holiday thriller to forever change the way you look at Christmas. In a bustling shopping mall, a towering robotic Santa Claus, touted as the cutting-edge centrepiece of holiday cheer, becomes a nightmare when a sinister malfunction turns it into a relentless killing machine. With its glowing red eyes, booming voice, and deadly metal claws, Santa does not just check who is naughty or nice, it punishes.

Elk jaar komt de familie Bijsters samen in hun vakantievilla in de duinen van Domburg. Maar dit jaar roept Dorothé Bijsters, mater familias en burgemeester van Oldeheuvel, de familie een week eerder bijeen dan gebruikelijk. De reden blijkt niet vrolijk: Do is in groot gevaar. Maar dat laat de familie niet zomaar op zich zitten.