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Have you ever invented a life for someone you barely know? On a quiet train, an unnamed narrator fixates on a melancholy woman she calls “Minnie Marsh” and constructs an entire life for her—filled with family dramas, hidden desires, and unspoken conflicts. But how much of what we imagine reflects reality, and how much reveals our own inner world?

What can a simple mark on the wall reveal about life, thought, and the human mind? In The Mark on the Wall, Virginia Woolf delivers a masterful modernist short story that transforms an ordinary observation into a meditation on consciousness, memory, and perception. As the narrator notices a small mark on the wall, her mind wanders through memories, philosophical reflections, and intimate insights into human thought, identity, and reality.

What if the everyday world hides whispers of mystery, fleeting moments of wonder, and shadows you almost don’t notice? Step into the hauntingly beautiful and lyrical world of A Haunted House and Other Short Stories—a mesmerizing collection of tales that reveal the hidden currents of life, memory, and imagination. Each story offers a glimpse into Woolf’s keen observations of human emotion: from the ghostly reflections in "A Haunted House" to the fleeting impressions and fragmented lives in "Monday or Tuesday", where the ordinary becomes quietly extraordinary.

Just how many deaths does it take to close a holiday park? All Lacy wants is to escape to Paris and be with her older sister. But she needs to make some money first, so she takes a summer job at a caravan park in North Wales. When one of the guests is brutally murdered, rumours start to swirl about the park being haunted. There are sightings of a mysterious figure walking along the clifftops at night and Lacy can’t shake off the feeling that she’s being watched. Could there be some truth to the stories? And can she discover who – or what – the killer is before she becomes the next victim?

Nox has won. Rayne is his captive. Every hour, her prison draws enough blood from her to keep the conduit between Earth and Cinder open—a bridge enabling humanity's enslavement to Nox's people, the Icari. Nox knows his plans are twisted and wrong. He is wrong. But he will stop at nothing to claim his revenge. Once Rayne escapes, it's all out war, and she is the ultimate weapon. It comes at a cost, but nothing will stop Rayne from saving her people—a determination she and Nox share.

Can a spirit made of mist and moonlight truly understand the weight of a human heart? In the shimmering heart of the ocean, Ripple is a creature of translucent beauty, woven from the spray of breaking waves. Her destiny shifts when she discovers a lost, lifeless child - a sight that ignites a...

Alice has always felt there was something she didn’t understand about her father—about the years he spent in the Middle East, and the silences he carried home. Those silences linger in her life, shaping her sense of distance from the world around her. After an accident, Alice wakes in a place called Mullah Land. It is a lush, unsettling world governed by sacred rules and quiet terror. Clerics preside. Citizens comply. Language bends meaning. Fear passes for virtue, and obedience is mistaken for faith.

April 1912. As the RMS Titanic begins her fateful voyage, five passengers—each carrying heartbreak, ambition, or regret—board with hopes of a new beginning. Madeleine Astor, young bride to one of America’s wealthiest men, is already buckling under the weight of high society’s disapproval. Her husband, John Jacob Astor IV, hides his own doubts behind charm and control—but as whispers of scandal grow louder, the cracks in their marriage widen.

April 1912. As the RMS Titanic sets sail on her maiden voyage, First Officer William Murdoch carries not only the weight of duty but also the hopes of a future he longs to share with his wife, Ada, waiting anxiously in Southampton. From the grandeur of the first-class decks to the struggles of those in steerage, The Last Line captures the final days aboard the world’s most famous ship through the eyes of a man whose courage and compassion have long been overshadowed by controversy.

What is the price of a heart that knows no bounds? In the shimmering, bittersweet world of Oscar Wilde’s "The Devoted Friend," loyalty is a beautiful garden, but manipulation is the winter frost that threatens to wither it all. This isn't just a fairy tale; it is a captivating dance of irony...

"We have to search for the truth. What is the use of bringing children into a world that is not worth living in?" In this sharp, experimental satire, Virginia Woolf explores the gap between male reputation and reality. A group of women, disillusioned by the supposed "greatness" of the world...

When the shy, sheltered Rose Campbell is orphaned and sent to live at "The Aunt-hill," she expects a life of quiet gloom. Instead, she finds herself swept up in a whirlwind of masculine energy, courtesy of her seven boisterous male cousins and her eccentric, forward-thinking Uncle Alec. In this...

Rediscover the magic of a Prince Edward Island winter in this enchanting collection of holiday classics from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. From frost-dusted pines and crackling hearths to the unmistakable warmth of kindred spirits, L.M. Montgomery weaves her signature magic in...

Thirty years ago, Georgia Smith was my best friend. Then one terrible day, everything changed. I’ll never forget her beautiful face, twisted with hate, the last time I saw her. But I never thought I’d have to see it again. Georgia is back. She’s my daughter’s new favourite teacher. And now my baby girl is gone...

Born into a bloodline tainted with a dark history, Izzy Beswick has accepted the life chosen for her. Her boyfriend Riley is a hunter, and he’s compelled to kill witches. With his eighteenth birthday approaching, time isn’t on their side. Izzy and her friends must find a way to stop this curse, or they will be torn apart forever. But in this world of magic and curses, hunters aren’t the only threat. When an unexpected visitor arrives, it throws everyone into a frenzy. Izzy needs to quickly learn to harness her powers to keep her loved ones safe, and Callen is the perfect person to help her.

Izzy Beswick is a typical high school senior. Well, except for the incident with Sondra and the fact that Izzy doesn’t remember exactly what happened. Luckily, Izzy and her dad inherit a house from Izzy's Gran-gran in East Gate, Connecticut. The timing seems perfect. Plus, her childhood crush lives in East Gate, so how bad could it be? Soon after moving, strange things happen, and Izzy learns of rumors surrounding her late relative. Nearly everyone in town believes Gran-gran was a cursed witch, including her new friends: Jessa, Tahlia, and Margo.

Louis is overwhelmed with the thought of going to school and does not want to get dressed, so he puts on his dinosaur cape and slippers and goes on the school run, but muddled mummy gets confused and creates a story about the dinosaur in slippers with his bum.

Rebecca Turner traveled to Bath on the faint hope of finding a cure for her ailing mother—but with very little money to pay for it. Dr. Jared Cooper was unsure he could ever love again until he laid eyes on Rebecca’s cousin—the incomparable Miss Alicia. He’s smitten, but she’s in mourning and thus unavailable for a time. Fortunately, her cousin Rebecca can help. Finding themselves each in need of something that the other person can procure, Rebecca and Jared strike a bargain.

A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method. Written in a clear and accessible style, it reworks a well-loved book to provide an entirely new resource for students, teachers, and general listeners. Like Cecilia Penifader, most people in the Middle Ages were peasants, humble people living socially below the knights, bishops, and kings who figure so large in history books. Judith M. Bennett shows that peasants, too, made history.

Few people in life are lucky enough to fulfill their destiny. And even fewer have the privilege of recognizing it as it happens. An evil warlord is wreaking havoc across England. His trail of destruction razes the land and decimates people left and right. He must be stopped. At all costs. When young Judith is recruited to vanquish him, she uses her beauty and her charm to get close. But once he's within her reach, all is not as it seems. His magnetism and alluring promises weaken her. And she begins to question whether she's on the right side of this war.