A Multilingual Decameron: Stories of a Different World by School of Languages and Applied Linguistics The Open University (The Open University) (55 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

In Boccaccio's Decamerone (1353), set during the 1348 Black Death epidemic in Florence, a group of men and women confined themselves to a villa in the hills outside the city and entertained one another by telling stories. Written nearly seven centuries later during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, this volume brings together stories written during lockdown by students at the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics at The Open University, UK. Drawing creatively on the various languages taught in the School - Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Scots, Spanish and Welsh - the stories construct a range of different worlds, from unsettling and sometimes uplifting experiences of lockdown, to recollections of childhood and dystopian futures.

Genre: Short Stories

The Lost Memories of Freddy Frehling by James Newman (In Your Face Books) (15 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Most of us, at some point in our lives, have thought of our parents as superheroes. They always did the right thing no matter the cost, and once upon a time we thought they would live forever. But what if they really did possess superhuman powers? What if, between birthday parties and helping with your homework, they used to save the galaxy twice a day? Sooner or later, the smoke clears. Even heroes get old. How do you handle watching someone you believed to be indestructible face a foe more insidious than their lifelong arch-nemesis? "This might be James Newman's most engaging and fascinating story, and that's saying a lot. As soon as I finished reading it, I started over from the beginning, something I've never done before. It's that good. This story should be at the top of everyone's reading list!" John R. Little, author of Miranda and The Murder of Jesus Christ

Genre: Short Stories

Boxes of Time: Stories by Jack Matthews (Personville Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Stories about messy emotions, troubled families and damaged personalities. 11th Story Collection. Over his lifetime Jack Matthews (1925-2013) wrote over 200 stories, many of which were published in literary journals. Although stories varied widely in subject and style, they often could be described as urbane, philosophical, poetic and sardonic. Stories in Boxes of Time were mostly published between 1961 and 1981; they feature characters who are troubled or unsure of themselves trying to deal with life's usual disappointments. Stylistically, these stories are polished and carefully written, but they deal with messy emotions, troubled families and damaged personalities. The characters may not be as educated or self-assured as the people in his other collections, but they still manage to figure out interesting things about themselves and the people around them. Stories from this period focus especially on the emotional stresses that separate parents from their children. This ebook ...

Genre: Short Stories

Selected Stories of Selma Lagerlöf: From the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobel Prize Series Book 1) by Prasanth P (2 Reviews)    Price verified 21 minutes ago

Welcome, dear reader, to a captivating journey into the world of Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. This carefully curated selection of five stories offers a glimpse into the richness and diversity of her remarkable talent. Prepare to be whisked away by the lyrical prose and captivating characters that have enthralled readers for generations. From the bittersweet joy of a long-awaited wedding in "Wedding March" to the chilling depths of a haunted silver mine in "Silver Mine," each tale unfolds with its own unique blend of realism, myth, and magic. In "Uncle Ruben," you'll encounter a man grappling with the weight of tradition and the yearning for change. "The Emperor's Vision" transports you to a realm of faith and doubt, where a simple dream holds the power to reshape lives. Finally, "Light Flame" illuminates the complexities of faith and forgiveness with the warmth of a flickering candle. Lagerlöf's stories are deeply rooted in Swedish culture ...

Genre: Short Stories

Sinful: New Irish Crime Stories by the3percenters (10 Reviews)    Price verified 51 minutes ago

VENGEFUL. DECEITFUL. SPITEFUL. SINFUL. Following the success of Sins: New Irish Crime Stories, the seven writers from the3percenters take us back to the dark side of life. Edited by Ferdia Mac Anna, these new stories hit new highs in crime fiction while bringing us new lows in human behaviour. An evil presence stalks the beauty of the Irish countryside. A debt collector receives a most unwelcome present. An aggrieved farmer, cheated of his inheritance, develops a taste for killing. A once-besotted lover turns to revenge. Seven deadly writers, each with their own distinctive voice. Together, they are Sinful. the3percenters is an authors' collective and publishing partnership formed to promote emerging writers. The group were originally associated with the annual Dalkey Creates Writing Festival. Sinful is the second in a scheduled trilogy of short story collections from the3percenters.

Genre: Short Stories

Nothing in the Mirror by Jill Vance (12 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Nothing in the Mirror is a collection of twenty-one short stories of varying genre and length, but they are all so unpredictable I dare you to guess how they will end before reading the last page. Twists and turns and the ending you least expect is what unites the various genres in this book. There is something for everyone; crime, mystery, thrillers, romance, funny, speculative fiction and a host more genres. Can a game cost you your life? Is it dangerous to buy a newspaper or book? Do mirrors lie? All these questions and more are answered in these intriguing stories.

Genre: Short Stories

Absolution by J.W. Holmes (12 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

In 1988, five years after suffering the loss of his family, Stephen McCaffery, a former police detective turned private investigator, is lured into the eerie depths of rural Georgia, tasked with finding two missing girls. What begins as a straightforward search soon spirals into a descent into an ancient and unspeakable horror. In this short tale of terror, follow Stephen as he confronts not only his inner demons, but those he thought unimaginable. Determined to find redemption for his past sins, he'll do everything in his power to save the lives of those girls, and by doing so, save his own soul.

Genre: Short Stories