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Jack Tolliver came back to Blackbriar with nothing left but a blood debt. His family murdered, and the man who took it all—Ryland—guarded by guns-for-hire and the weight of his own cruelty. With a rifle on his back and justice burning in his gut, Jack sets out across the badlands to settle old scores the only way he knows how. Along the way, he finds uneasy allies, and the truth that vengeance never comes clean. From the dusty streets of Blackbriar to the smoldering remains of a once-proud homestead, The Man from Devil’s Spur is a hard-bitten tale of grit, gunsmoke, and the high cost ...

This is not your typical werewolf tale. These stories are about more than claws and fangs. They are about justice, identity, and a young woman caught between two worlds — human and supernatural, loyalty and rebellion, power, and conscience. Jacquelyn Fernandez did not ask for the wolf within her. But when she is forced to embrace it, she becomes something extraordinary: a protector, an avenger, a legend. From the streets of Brooklyn to the underground war zones of Europe, Jacquelyn fights not just monsters — but the darkness within herself.

In Eric Picard's "Sally Braid," Tess embarks on a transformative journey aboard her beloved yacht, Sally Braid, as she seeks solace after retiring from a demanding career and mourning the loss of her husband, Robert. The open sea offers her a chance for reflection and renewal, but a brewing storm soon tests her resolve. As Tess navigates the shifting winds and turbulent waters off the coast of New England, she encounters unexpected challenges that push her sailing skills and courage to the limit. In the heart of the storm, Tess's path crosses with a father and daughter on a fishing trip, ...

This first of two short stories is a prequel to a novel that delves into the world of big utilities, big coal, and the battle for green energy. It begins with a young coal miner from Kentucky who is taken under the wing of a wealthy industrialist who repays a long-overdue debt of gratitude to the young man's father. The transformation of the boy from a poor coal miner to a successful executive juxtaposes corporate bottom lines with his original Eastern Kentucky roots of humility and honesty.

Oscar Wilde created his final and most lasting play, one of the comic masterpieces of all time, The Importance of Being Earnest, in 1895. It is a farce playing with love, religion, and truth as it tells the tale of two men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who bend the truth in order to add excitement to their lives. Jack invents an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull country home and gallivant in town.

Thirteen authors (fifteen if you count pseudonyms) from the Book View Cafe got together one rainy Saturday afternoon with a big bowl of popcorn and reruns of Buck Rogers. They started comparing short stories and a new anthology took form. Rare reprints, hard-to-find favorites, and new tales all combine in this one-of-a-kind story collection, available exclusively from Book View Press.

Levi walked into the town of Bliss for supplies and not much else. Yet, he leaves with very few supplies and a lot of trouble. Sheriff Wilder had it out for the drifter the moment he set on eyes on him, but it all goes bad when Levi steps in to help a dog. What began as a simple stop becomes a chase through the wild forests, where Levi must make use of what he has learned from living in the woods all these years. Sheriff Wilder isn't one to give up though, and doesn't like being made a fool of. He will chase Levi to the very end. Small towns are not always the friendliest. A Bullet for the ...

Beck’s been kidnapped by Gothart, the Silvabarrone and Tarn’s old friend. Tarn follows Gothart, who wants to extract the elfin light, a powerful magical force contained inside Tarn. As Tarn faces his past, he meets Paracleus, newly arrived from the world of Arria. Beck has already met Jobe, trapped with Beck inside his prison cell. Beck and Tarn plan their escapes with Jobe and Paracleus searching for them. They flee from the monsters of the Silver Forest and face some difficult choices as another chapter begins.

Cruising Chicago’s streets, men encounter panhandlers from all walks of life—homeless wanderers, gang-affiliated street men, and even a handicapped beggar. Survival, desire and secrecy collide in five gritty, psychological stories, exploring urban encounters that are thrilling, unexpected, and sometimes forbidden. In this latest edition, two new stories are included: “A Sunset to Sunrise Panhandler,” where Billy meets Santi selling bottled water along Cicero Avenue, and “Wheelchaired Panhandler,” in which a daring friendship and potential romance forms between a handicapped man ...

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is one of the most famous novella of Stevenson. The story is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson, who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll and the evil Edward Hyde. The work is commonly associated with the rare mental condition often called "split personality", where, within the same body, there exists more than one distinct personality.

"Chris Orcutt serves up a deliciously cheeky and ironic collection of short stories that offer glimpses into the perilous lives of ten men from vastly different walks of life and eras."* An IndieReader Best Book of 2013. From the emotionally poignant to the outrageously humorous, this varied collection of stories dramatizes the lives of a wide range of fascinating men including The Last Great White Hunter... learns that on the African savanna, the most dangerous predator is Woman. The Bootlegger... goes to extraordinary lengths to provide for his family during the Great Depression. The ...

Más de 25 horas de audiolibros: Tarzán de los Monos, de Edgar Rice Burroughs - Dramatizado; El Corazon de las Tinieblas, de Joseph Conrad - Dramatizado; Nada Es lo Que Parece, de Alejandro Khan - Dramatizado; y La Llamada del Instinto, de Jack London - Dramatizado. Grandes aventuras!

Ryan Stonebridge and his friend Kristian Hurst are heading off on the trip of a lifetime. They're spending their gap year traveling the world and expect lots of sun, sights, and sex. The guys have a couple of days in the English capital before catching the Eurostar to Paris. Unfortunately, a family emergency means that Kristian has to head back home for a while, leaving Ryan to continue the trip alone. Luckily for Ryan, he's an attractive guy and there is no shortage of gorgeous women available to help take his mind off Kristian's family drama.

Charlie has risked his academic career, and his relationship with his son, to pursue the legendary creature known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Charlie's son Rick thinks Bigfoot is a hoax, but at the same time he wants to connect with his father - and with Katy, Charlie's new protege. Katy believes in Bigfoot and desperately wants to see one face-to-face.

The serial killer takes on many guises. But what happens when you unknowingly take him as your most trusted and loyal husband? Pathological is proof that even though you think you know your spouse inside and out, you might not really know him at all. This is the first of many Digital Shorts from Vincent Zandri.

An Ancient Blade. A Drop of Blood. A Vengeful Demon. In the heart of rural Japan, an American graduate student unearths more than just history. When her blood christens a cursed katana, she awakens a vengeful samurai bound to the blade, a descendant of the very snake god who forged it. Now, this ancient demon stalks her, leaving a trail of death and destruction as he hungers for the rest of her blood to fuel his existence in the living world. Can three unlikely martial arts masters protect her from a supernatural force unleashed? Prepare for a relentless thrill ride where ancient power ...

PACK PROMOCIONAL DEL POLICÍA NACIONAL MOISÉS GUZMÁN: EL BUEN PADRE, LOS FRESONES ROJOS y LOS OJOS DEL ESCRITOR. EL BUEN PADRE Unos sicarios son contratados para secuestrar a la hija del matrimonio Cortés, de apenas siete años de edad, en un barrio marginal de Medellín (Colombia). La menor es vendida en España a un matrimonio, adinerado y poderoso políticamente, que no puede tener hijos. El padre de la niña, Gabriel, viaja hasta Madrid siguiendo el rastro de su hija y allí se encuentra con todo tipo de dificultades legales para demostrar que Belinda es hija suya, hasta que termina ...

This is a spin-off story to Bloodlines and Black Flags. This is a collection of stories and perspectives from more minor characters in Diego's crew from Bloodlines and Black Flags.

Hello Everyone, This book is an Amazing story of action, adventure and love, happening in the present time , and covering several parts of the world, The story is based on bedtime stories I made up for my two kids, Sofia and Sebastian, and They both were a big part of the creation of my book. the book has monsters, dragons and aliens and it brings the action to well known places around the world. i really hope you guys love it, and that you would like to read it. Thank you so much in advance and hope everyone has an awesome day.

Hello Everyone, This book is an Amazing story of action, adventure and love, happening in the present time , and covering several parts of the world, The story is based on bedtime stories I made up for my two kids, Sofia and Sebastian, and They both were a big part of the creation of my book. the book has monsters, dragons and aliens and it brings the action to well known places around the world. i really hope you guys love it, and that you would like to read it. Thank you so much in advance and hope everyone has an awesome day.