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The Best American Short Stories 2021 immerse the listener in powerfully imagined worlds and allowing them to bring some of that power into their own lives. From a stirring portrait of Rodney King’s final days to a surreal video game set in the Middle East, with real consequences, to an indigenous boy’s gripping escape from his captors, this collection renders profoundly empathetic depictions of the variety of human experience.

When the only rule is broken and murder comes to their perfect world, disaster follows. A daring rescue, true love, and a disturbing solution are all part of the ultimate reckoning. Follow these first humans as they grapple with issues of morality and mortality, and learn how to navigate the animal instincts still present within all of us.

Escaping to Maida Pleasure Gardens for an evening of anonymous moonlight waltzing is bliss for Viola Dove, compared to the strained formality of her first London Season. But the excitement reaches fever pitch when an escaped convict is pursued through the gardens – wounded and in desperate need of help. So, of course, Viola hides him in her family’s cellar. Lord Dominic Gorse, the rakehell son of a marquis, is ill-suited to confinement, whether in Newgate or a surprisingly comfortable cellar, cared for by the beautiful, intriguing Viola, a parcel of lively children, and a very large puppy.

Two years ago, the charismatic young Earl of Wenning abandoned his bride on their wedding night, leaving her to face the humiliation and inevitable suspicion of guilt alone, while he pursued his diplomatic ambitions abroad. But the resilient Grace refused to crumble. Setting aside her bewildered grief, she has become a fashionable socialite living on the edge of scandal, surrounded by male admirers. Now, she awaits her husband’s return with a little revenge in mind.

What was supposed to be only a three-year career choice in London turned into me losing the love of my life. For the past seven years, I became the successful multibillionaire I sacrificed her for. Now, after all this time, I made her an offer she couldn't refuse to have her back in my life. She's the woman who's haunted my dreams. I can't wait to show her just how much I've changed, starting with how good I am at using my power to get what I want. And what I want is her… From friends to lovers. To enemies. To now I am her boss, and she is my publicist.

As per the marriage agreement between Earth and Neron, Voranian aliens can marry human women, but our species can’t reproduce. Historically, Voranian women have served as surrogates to carry children of the single dads in Voran. The renowned Voranian Professor Thormus is working on a method that would allow the human women married to Voranian men to carry their husbands’ children. Of all the women on Earth, the professor selects me as the subject for his extensive study project.

Real fluency doesn’t come from grammar charts—it comes from hearing, repeating, and responding in rhythm. This system trains your ear and voice together—helping you absorb grammar naturally through dialogue and context instead of memorization. In this 3-in-1 bundle, you’ll learn ‘Street’ Arabic for everyday life, Formal Arabic for universal understanding, and essential grammar for dialogue—so you can move fluidly between both worlds.

Set fifty-thousand years ago, the fourteen book Runners Series could be our story. In a world of non-speaking savages, where danger lurks around every corner, the first young humans must learn how to survive and thrive. Among them is Eve, a curious and creative girl who senses that she is special. She assumes she is destined to lead the tribe but the creator has another purpose for her. As she comes of age with her friends, they grapple with the challenges of living in a society with no rules or traditions. They must confront the animal instincts that still linger within them.

In the next episodes: In the final days before judgment, an angelic advocate named David visits the condemned to confront the truth of their lives—unearthing buried sins, lost hopes, and the choices that will decide their eternal fate.

Bales is a forensic accountant who lives in a smart apartment overlooking the River Cam and Midsummer Common in Cambridge. He’s got a great job and money in the bank, and he drives a Jag. Everything is perfect; then one day he meets Katie, a kickboxing personal trainer. Katie is in trouble with HMRC, and asks for his help. Bales never could resist a damsel in distress, especially one who is so feisty. So he agrees to help her.

Toms Laune ist im Keller, denn die abscheulichste Zeit des Jahres steht bevor: Weihnachten. Als wären kitschige Lieder, anstrengende Verwandtschaft und fragwürdige Deko nicht schlimm genug, greift Toms Familie beim Weihnachtsbaumkauf auch noch gefährlich daneben. Statt Festtagsfreude und Besinnlichkeit bringt ihre Tanne Grauen und Gefahr ins Haus. Und Toms größter Albtraum wird wahr: Die Gespensterjäger müssen Weihnachten retten!

In The Eos Rising, Alia Carter plunges deeper into the supernatural world where vampires, witches, werewolves, and daemons reign. Once believing herself powerless, Alia now confronts a shocking reality—she may be the most powerful being in existence. After parting ways with Eric Wynter, the vampire who stole and broke her heart, Alia finds herself under the protection of Kaine Walker, a dangerous werewolf with a complicated past and lingering feelings. But there’s no time to dwell on heartache.

Amina al-Sirafi has survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural. But when she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse, she jumps at the chance for one final adventure with her old crew that will make her a legend and offers a fortune that will secure her and her family’s future forever. Yet the deeper Amina dives the higher the stakes. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend.

A group of cabinet ministers queries a supercomputer containing the minds of the country’s ancestors. A child robot on a dying planet uncovers signs of fragile new life. A descendant of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother’s ability to change her appearance—and perhaps the world. Created in the legacy of the seminal, award-winning anthology series Dark Matter, Africa Risen celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, and reach of African and AfroDiasporic science fiction and fantasy and reaffirms that Africa is not rising—it’s already here.

Gaza Writes Back: Short Stories from Young Writers in Gaza, Palestine, edited by Refaat Alareer, is a compelling collection of short stories from 15 young writers in Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely under Israel's siege and blockade. Their experiences, especially during and following Israel's 2008-2009 offensive known as Operation Cast Lead, have fundamentally impacted their lives and their writing.

Captain Xavran Rax from the planet Aldrai doesn't need a lover, a friend, or even a companion. He's been keeping a secret about his wife's death for over a decade, and the only reason he decides to bring a woman into his household is because he believes it would benefit his four children. Mara Takolsky doesn't find Aldraians even remotely attractive. Neither does she care about children of any species. She accepts the proposal of Captain Rax only because her dead fiance owed a lot of money to the criminals who now wish to collect it from her, either in money or blood.

When my grandmother is arrested for poisoning the members of her social club, I hire Monsters, PI to help clear her name. My case is assigned to an ice lord, Elrik, the guy I met a week ago at a wedding and haven't been able to stop thinking about. As we track down clues and discover there's a lot more going on at Grannie's social club than potluck suppers, I start hoping I can thaw this ice lord's heart. But he was recently burned, and he's not sure if he's ready to try again. Can I convince Elrik to give love another chance?

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Cole Mingan is a Dire Wolf Shifter with a serious problem. His furry side wants a mate, but this closed off ex-biker would rather chew his own foot off than bow down to a woman. Megan Sudak is trouble with a capital T. Overlooked by the Pride males as just one of the guys, this she-Cat is looking for love in all the wrong places. Maybe a change of address will increase her odds of finding a mate?

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