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"The Squaw" is a short horror story by the Irish author Bram Stoker. It first appeared in print on December 2, 1893 in the British magazine Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It was republished in 1914 as part of the anthology Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories. The story describes in gory detail how an American tourist in the German city of Nuremberg accidentally kills a kitten. It goes on to describe, in equally gory detail, how the kitten's mother gets revenge on the American.

Set in Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, Gunsmoke aired on CBS Radio until June 1961. William Conrad starred as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, and he was joined by three other regulars: Howard McNear as "Doc" Charles Adams; Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell; and Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. This episode originally aired on April 27, 1958.

Stares at the Moon sat, huddled in his blankets, glaring at the small fire that was fighting to warm his makeshift shelter. As he sipped the melted snow, he wondered where the White man and Crying Dove were. Were they warm and dry in some cabin built by the White man—eating food and laughing at him? Just the thought of them together caused his anger to rise once more. This was Stares at the Moon’s 24th winter and as he looked back, he realized the mistakes he had made.

"Marvelous!" Amazon Customer Review What would you do with five billion dollars? Does it sound like a problem you’d love to have? Not if you’re Rosie and the money comes from one of the most despicable human beings who ever walked the earth. Sure, she’d like a new car and a few little luxuries but she doesn’t want to carry around her father’s sins for the rest of her life. The only answer is to give it away but how? Obviously, she can’t save the world but can she save the little Wyoming town where she grew up? It sure needs help, but money is the least of its problems and ...

Third in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent. In the tradition of the John Wayne classic westerns and legendary television series Gunsmoke and Bonanza. The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and Indian’s didn’t kill you...the person sitting next to you in the saloon just might...just for the hell of it. This series is presented as self-contained standalone story novels that do not have to be read in any particular order. It gives readers an entertaining glimpse into what individuals from all walks of life encountered as they traversed...

Author Abraham "Bram" Stoker, born on November 8, 1847 was an Irish civil servant prolific writer, critic, journalist and theatre producer. He was a sickly child and spent a lot of time in bed. Growing up, his mother told him a lot of horror stories which may have influenced his later writings. He is of course most famous for creating one of the most memorable monsters in literary history. The gothic masterpiece, Dracula, was published by Archibald Constable in 1897. The book has continued to grip the public's imagination ever since, and it has never been out of print since its publication.

With The House of Strange Stories, celebrated writer Ruskin Bond brings forth a collection of some of the most blood-curdling tales ever written.

Nestled amid California's High Sierra Peaks, two valleys have captured the imaginations of skiers and mountain explorers year after year. Squaw Valley made a name for itself on the world stage as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, just over a high ridge, Alpine Meadows was developed by devoted local skiers and Bay Area families. Discover the stories of Wayne Poulsen, John Reily, and Alex Cushing as they battle avalanches, fires, floods, public opinion, and the whims of mountain weather. This revised edition celebrates these two North Lake Tahoe locales, now united.

Short stories are a unique writing medium and a treat for a novelist and songwriter. Like songwriting, a short story is a way to deliver a punch with a single idea or "hook" as the Nashville cats call it. Jackass came from my second trip ascending from the bottom to the top of the Grand Canyon. Hiking the Bright Angel Trail, I saw a lush valley and fertile streams running down to the Colorado River, but the Kaibab Trail follows a dry lifeless but breathlessly austere path that is like no other. I was writing my first novel, The Purple River, at the time and was compelled to take a break ...

"I could not put this book down and read it almost in one sitting." Amazon Customer Corrected Edition. What was Jodie getting herself into? When her husband of twenty-five years left her for a young chick, she needed a fresh start, but moving to Wyoming was pretty drastic. Wasn’t she nosing into matters that were none of her business when she insisted on helping the local sheriff? Should she back off after her good deeds were rewarded with shot-out windows and a very nasty stalker? While her internet business reunited long-lost loves, some folks in her quiet little town were hatching an ...

Coyote was a renegade Apache who’d been spilling blood along the border for months. But now, he’d had enough of killing and was ready to disappear up into the mountains - provided the army agreed to deliver his wife safely to him inside two weeks. If anything happened to that squaw before she was reunited with her man, all hell would break loose; Coyote personally guaranteed it.

Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) is best known for his masterpiece of horror, "Dracula". But he was also the author of many exceptional horror stories, of which "The Squaw" is a prime example. It tells the story of a brash but kind-hearted American visiting Europe. He and his travelling companions are keen to visit the Torture Tower in the Burg at Nuremburg. But on their way, the American unfortunately drops a pebble over the parapet... setting in motion a terrible series of events.

Criminy! Just when everything was going great! Why was this happening? After her husband left her for a young chick, middle-aged Jodie began a new life for herself in this offbeat little Wyoming town. She’d made good friends and adopted the world’s best pup. Even the Rendezvous Committee was getting along. So why was somebody sneaking around her backyard, and why were people getting murdered? But that wasn’t all. How the heck did she end up with this uninvited guest? Not that he wasn’t a perfect gentleman. In fact, he was no trouble at all, but she never imagined she’d be telling ...

Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on the 8th of November 1847, the third of seven children. Strikingly at Trinity College, Dublin his health had returned with such vigour that he was named their University Athlete whilst also achieving a BA in Mathematics with honours. At this time his interest in theatre became a job offer to be the Dublin Evening Mail’s theatre critic, co-owned by Sheridan Le Fanu. He now began to also write short stories and in 1872 ‘The Crystal Cup’ was published. An interest in art developed and he co-founded the Dublin Sketching Club.

What kind of person becomes a genealogist? Do you think they’re self-important people who feel superior because of their long-dead ancestors? Are they wizened bores nattering about their great uncle who arrived on the Mayflower? You’d be surprised! Looking into your family history can be one of your most exciting and soul-satisfying experiences. We are who we are because of the people who came before us, all those men and women who are part of our DNA. This is a book for beginners who want to know why family history matters. It is full of family stories and surprising discoveries. For ...

"The Squaw" is a short horror story by the Irish author Bram Stoker. It first appeared in print on December 2, 1893 in the British magazine Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It was republished in 1914 as part of the anthology Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories. The story describes in gory detail how an American tourist in the German city of Nuremberg accidentally kills a kitten. It goes on to describe, in equally gory detail, how the kitten's mother gets revenge on the American.

A magical button that vanquishes nightmares, an annoying ghost who helps solve a murder, a charming alien who rewards kindness with an extraordinary gift, and an irritating busybody who knows what she knows. These are just some of the alien, human, and not quite human beings that inhabit this collection.

What would you do if you were suddenly confronted by an eight-foot tall, magic genie? You’d make three wishes, of course. Would you wish for diamonds and rubies and an endless supply of cash? Not if you’re Tracy. She has something else in mind. Suppose you could revisit your childhood and be a kid again. Would you be tempted to stay? If you’ve ever pined to be a detective, imagine accidentally stumbling on a real mystery all too close to home? This collection of stories is full of very ordinary people who never expected their sensible, everyday worlds to turn upside down.

Nuestra historia comienza con dos turistas, Amelia y su marido a los que se une un tal Elias Hutcheson en su visita a Nuremberg para ver las cámaras de tortura. Elias ve un gatito jugando con su madre con una piedrecita. Pareciéndole gracioso, toma una piedra para tirársela al gatito para asustarle, pero algo sale mal.

"The Squaw" is not your typical horror story but the brutality of it will take by surprise even the biggest horror fiction fan. Bram Stoker introduces us to a couple on a honeymoon and an American tourist whom they meet in Nuremberg, Germany. The story however does not unfold around those three characters, but between the American lady and a kitten ... which she kills. What is the reason for it and what follows after that? Find out in "The Squaw". B. J.