Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 7 - formato ePub

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's book, 'The Secret,' readers are transported to a small New England town where the intimate secrets and hidden desires of the community's residents are unveiled. Freeman's...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's 'The Revolt of Sophia Lane' is a compelling novel that delves into the complex dynamics of domestic life in a small New England village. The book is characterized by vivid descriptions...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's novel, 'The Doll Lady', is a captivating exploration of society's views on women and their role in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a reclusive woman who finds...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's novel 'Comfort Pease and Her Gold Ring' is a poignant exploration of social class and female identity in rural 19th century New England. The novel beautifully captures the struggles...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's novel 'The Buckley Lady' is a fascinating exploration of the supernatural and the role of women in society during the late 19th century. Set in a small New England town, the...

The moral in this particular tale is about materialism and envy; apparently as relevant to Christmas in the 1800s as it is today. In this case, a poor mother finally succumbs to the pressure and steals,...

The Secret by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is about Catherine, who is unexpectedly missing from her home at a quarter to eight when her whole family is expecting her. Suddenly, she bursts in with a surprise....

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's novel 'The Secret,' the author delves into the human psyche through the story of a young woman named Joanna. The book explores themes of secrecy, betrayal, and the consequences...

A collection of interrelated short stories concerning the townfolk of a few small New England villages at the turn of the last century.

Ciò che rende unici i racconti di Mary E. Wilkins Freeman non sono le case infestate, i fantasmi e le misteriose presenze, che pure non mancano di tendere agguati al lettore, nascoste nell'ombra delle...

In the quaint New England town of Fairport, where tradition reigns supreme, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Portion of Labor" unfolds a poignant tale of duty, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of women....

Through her different genres of work including children's stories, poems, and short stories, Mary Wilkins Freeman sought to demonstrate her values as a feminist. During the time which she was writing,...

Gods of the ancient world or subject of amusing memes, cats have their place guaranteed in the heart and life of man. The critic August Nemo selected this seven short stories that present the various...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest....

Virgo's tenacity, hard work and attention to detail make them able to see the solution to problems that would drive others crazy. It is through their rational thinking that they find peace and beauty...

Christmas brings out the best of us, our best intentions and willingness to share with others. The writers also participate in this climate of generosity and offered us with great tales that have become...

🕊️ A Light Fantasy Unlike Any OtherSome revolutions begin with fire. Others begin with feathers.Weirdo was no ordinary hen. Born from a strange egg and raised in a quiet corner of Texas, she defied nature's...

In the abandoned valley of Bezidu Nou, the dam was meant to save them—until it became their greatest threat.Mihai, the dam keeper, struggles to protect his family as relentless rains push the reservoir...

The Stone King's City has a ruler for the first time in centuries. Revived and renamed, Clevehold has become a refuge for magic users. Lena is busy coordinating restoration, learning magic, and considering...

Kari Blake was a high-level executive with now dating or sex life. Her mother was pushing her to take time to date, so to shut her mom up, she hires an escort as her Christmas date to her family's house...

In the tranquil embrace of Nausaq village, Clairabelle Keita is raised by her blind father amidst the vibrant fields of The Plainlands—a vast stretch of swaying grass and rolling hills within The First...

Magic school is about to begin!Twins Zyn and Ren are eager to start, until Zyn struggles to connect with her magic. Soon after the new students arrive, an enchanted mirror shard appears and Ren collapses...

Electric is the uniquely charged story of Chris, a young man with epilepsy, who strives to cope with and quell his seizures even as he completes his academic studies and tackles a professional freelance...

Step into Marine World, where paradise hides predators & KK's thirst for revenge is unquenchable…KK devoted her life to saving marine animals until poachers turned her sanctuary into a crime scene.  From...

When wealthy businessman Max Barnes takes in two orphans to rear as his own, he has no idea that the governess he hires to care for them will change his life.Grace Martin has spent years protecting her...

Her thirst for revenge becomes unquenchable when her dolphin sanctuary becomes a deadly battleground with enemies lurking in plain sight.KK's world shatters when a murdered poacher washes up on her beach.Her...

Henry is a lonely man without much to live for. When a miracle notes finds him, he finds his way to Jesus and also a loving community and relationship with God the father. A Christian story of rescue,...

In a future where artificial intelligence has evolved into a god-like entity, one AI—known only as the algorithm god—rules over humanity with unmatched power. Its omnipotence controls every aspect of...

Earth is saved!But saving Earth came at a cost.(Approximately five million dollars, but no one wants to pay for that.)Apart from a tab, that no one wants to pick up, John Zelm Athanator was also impacted....

A tale of family, betrayal, and destiny unfolds as four siblings uncover their bloodline's extraordinary powers—each tied to the primal forces of nature. When an ancient artifact, the Chalice of Unveiled...

"This was how it had been in the old days, when I had befriended others as easily as a child might blow seeds off a puff-flower. Those days seemed long ago."Dolan is a quiet young man who spends his days...

In Dreams in the Heart of the City, Jackson O'Connor, a young African-American entrepreneur, balances ambition and family legacy as he builds his dream business. With his steadfast mother, Martia, and...

14 Lone WolvesThey get along with no one. They travel alone, they fight alone, they live alone. They take on lost causes, impossible tasks, and fight battles no one else could win.From college reunions...

Tinsel, treachery and toxins… the perfect Christmas cocktail.Acclaimed for success in a career where sight is considered essential for detection, blind private investigator Steve Smiley has always relied...

Fate is a cruel mistress, something I learned after a one-night stand in Vegas.The same week I discovered I was pregnant; I landed this new job that was supposed to change my life.To my horror, the man...

Sometimes magic is simple—coffee grounds and salt, red pepper and castor oil. An old pair of glasses, a new deck of cards, a snippet of hair and the whisper of a crow's wing.Other times, it's far harder—mountain...

Bask in a sunbeam with three cozy fantasy novellas of the Catsprowl, a busy neighborhood brimming with cats and cat-goddesses, book-keepers and bath-houses, piping hot chai, and pouncing kittens' mischief. The...

Some cabins whisper secrets; this one screams them.Deep in the heart of the forest lies a cabin, its timbers rotting and its shadows alive with untold horrors. Once a refuge, it now feeds on the fears...

The Yellow Road Not Taken is NOT your momma's Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you're looking for the heartwarming, sugary simplicity of the original L.Frank Baum story, run. Run now. Run far away. If you're...

JOSEPH Oldest son in the Rossi family. Heir to the empire. Loyal to the family, over and above anyone else. Even when it comes to murder. War. Kidnapping my best friend. Sloane Brennan, daughter of the...

A terrible sickness rages through the Eyrie, demanding all of Fionn's skill and magic as a healer, and leaving him no time to pine after the prince of Morven Forest.Far to the north, Kiernan awaits whatever...

After a nearly fatal encounter with a vampire, a new entity has captured the attention of Detective Graves. Although it is unclear what exactly the being is, Graves believes he is dealing with a far more...

Freedom has its own cost. And depending on who seeks it, life will find something to take as a price. Michael escaped with nothing but Anna; the woman who he could open up to. And when life took her away...

Betrayal cuts deeper than any wound, leaving scars that never truly fade. Michael, a devoted soldier, returned home to discover the unthinkable—his wife's infidelity with five men during his time in the...

Corrupt politicians and crooked contractors plan to build a new road through the ancient beech and oak woodlands of Higgins Bottom.Opposed to the project are a mixture of hippies, environmentalists and...

Ishiq is engaged to Atif Abbas in a union arranged to strengthen business ties between their families. However, her growing connection with Sinan, challenges her loyalty to her family's plans. As Ishiq...