7 best short stories - Dogs - format ePub

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....

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...

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

In "The Revolt of Sophia Lane," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman deftly explores the constraints of gender and societal expectations through the lens of a single woman's life. Written in a poignant yet accessible...

In "Comfort Pease and Her Gold Ring," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman weaves a narrative that explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the quest for personal identity in late 19th-century America. Through...

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...

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's poignant short story "The Doll Lady," readers are drawn into a richly layered narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time. Set against the...

In "The Secret," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the burden of hidden truths. Written in a distinctive blend of realism...

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,...

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's intriguing novella, *The Secret*, readers are drawn into the intricate lives of rural New England characters, often embroiled in the complexities of societal norms and personal...

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....

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...

From the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Women, The Four Winds and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant, warm and tender novel about a mother and daughter–the complex ties that bind...

An isolated lighthouse. A war-scarred man. A horrifying secret.Scotland, 1947. Still haunted by the horrors of the battlefield, veteran Philip Hawkins seeks peace in solitude — as the new keeper of the...

For One Night Only or Forever?She's barely holding on…Laura Thomson never imagined she'd be the sole caregiver of her brother before turning thirty or labelled a home-wrecker… twice. The first time, she...

If it weren't for a case marked URGENT and accompanied by multiple emails, James wouldn't think anything of the wellness fair taking place in a nearby event space. Sure, health supplements and crystals...

Do you love strong, ruthless alpha males with a weakness for the the headstrong women in their lives? This high-heat collection includes the first three novels in the Filthy Rich Bachelors series—nearly...

Before the dawn of a new age can begin, the old one must die.An empire will crumble. And a champion will lose. It's the same every millennia when the cycle of prophecy begins anew. One by one, the kingdoms...

The last person Ivy expected to fall for was Santa.Ivy is charmed when she meets Nick at a party and is willing to trust her heart and give him a chance. At least until she discovers her newest contract...

Sun, Sand… and a Sinister SecretSam Jones and Jordan Branson planned on nothing but sunbathing, sipping margaritas, and indulging in five-star opulence at a breathtaking Cancun resort. But paradise turns...

As the U.S. prepares to abandon democracy in favor of theocratic rule, a groundbreaking discovery by Japan's JAXA space program on a deep space asteroid threatens to unravel the very fabric of faith.With...

One flame to spark a war. Two storms to meet in battle. Three armies uniting to survive.The storm phoenix has awoken, and Narwin is on the run from a vengeful queen. With the threat of the death phoenix...

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK!'Moving and shocking, and profoundly poetic' Mike Leigh, film director'Almost unbearably compulsive . . . never less than rhapsodically funny' Sunday Times'A wild ride' Financial...

Bridge of Resonance is a lyrical science fantasy epic about Elian Hale, a boy born of Earth and Neptune's royal bloodline. Raised in a quiet village, Elian is thrust into a cosmic legacy when envoys from...

                                                               A novel laced with pre-apocalyptic tension and post-ironic humor.In a world teetering on the edge of apocalypse, a 14-year-old kid collides...

When Lucy Brennan flees her controlling boyfriend for the wild beauty of Botswana's Okavango Delta, she thinks she's finally found freedom. Managing a remote safari lodge in Africa's untamed paradise...

"... and as far as I'm concerned, you've been alive for far too long ..." Stars and Scars is a collection of thirteen short stories that touch on mental health, depression, loss, grief and mourning. This...

Cherry never expected her life to unfold the way it did when she first met Tee — an artistic, charming stranger who saw the world in color while she was still trying to name her own emotions. What started...

 what happens when love , faith and tradition collide  under one roof

Park Seo-yoon's sneeze launches a banana milk explosion—and an absurd pact with her best friend, Kim Jae-hyun. Their "Code of Friendship" (signed in glitter, because duh) has strict rules: No dating....

'Ferociously smart and full of surprises' Eleanor Catton, author of Birnam Wood'Instantly bewitching' Jennifer Egan, author of A Visit From the Goon Squad'A rich generational saga that teems with intelligence'...

The funny, propulsive new novel about hating your friends, hating what they bring out in you, hating how you pander to them, the perfect satirical summer read for fans of Emma Cline, Curtis Sittenfeld,...

A suspenseful, wildly engaging novel following a musician spiraling in self-doubt and self-searching after a night – and a relationship – gone wrong.'A raw, emphatic novel of exceptional power' Carmen...

Welcome to Willow Falls, where dimension-tripping werewolves, angels popping through walls, and a teleporting cat are all part of an average day. Not that Cass buys into any of that nonsense. But, when...

In the village of Hjelmvik, the sea takes more than it gives…Every full moon, the Sea Wife demands a life. For generations, the villagers have obeyed—offering their loved ones to the churning deep in...

In a distance future in the year 3025 where social standing is seamlessly quantified and computing companions orchestrate every aspect of connections, Devika Jones, an utopian, is playing the game of...

In the shadow of a sleepless age, where memories are currency and dreams are forbidden, a fractured soul awakens."The Sleepless Age: Prelude" invites readers into a haunting, futuristic realm where consciousness...

THE NATION HUNTS.Claire Rutherford lives in a new America. One with high standards of living, low unemployment and technological innovation. She's the single mother of Ellie, her 14-year-old temperamental...

Four blood-sucking princes. A beautiful anarchist. One dangerous mistake.To the vampires who dominate each quadrant of the Lydian Dynasty, I'm only known as "Blackbird"—a masked vigilante who, at nineteen,...

'Pemberley, murder, hilarity and a romance to span the ages' – Rachel Wolf, author of Five NightsCosy, quirky and utterly gripping, A Crime Through Time is the debut from Amelia Blackwell – the start...

It's the heatwave summer of 1976, and 14-year-old would-be poet Jackie Chadwick is newly fostered by the Walls. She desperately needs stability, but their insecure, jealous teenage daughter isn't happy...

In 2043, the climate has finally changed.The planet is ravaged by violent storms and failing crops, and much of the world is now uninhabitable. Amidst a world of hungry and desperate people, the Department...