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A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes the stand.... A woman's sixth sense - and a loaded revolver - signal premonitions of doom.... A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion and is greeted with a dire warning.... Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted - by the victim - in a bizarre locked-room murder.

From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these eleven tales of baffling crime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.

The woods hold secrets that will haunt your soul. Strange Encounters in the Woods: Volume 1 is the gripping first installment in Evan Grant's spine-tingling series of true horror stories. In this volume, Grant introduces readers to some of the most unsettling and inexplicable experiences ever reported in the wilderness. Drawing on a mix of firsthand accounts, historical records, and chilling folklore, Volume 1 takes you deep into the heart of America's forests, where ordinary hikes and camping trips turn into terrifying ordeals. This collection features a diverse array of stories, each more...

How do you survive when an ordinary day explodes into a battle against nature's most terrifying power? When the sky turns a malevolent green and the roar of a thousand freight trains is the last thing you hear before your world is ripped apart? Tornado: Twisted Tales invites you into the heart of fifteen unforgettable storms through a collection of gripping short stories. These aren't just tales of destruction; they are visceral accounts of human endurance, the desperate courage of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and the unpredictable twists of fate that unfold when ...

In the bizarre world of Franz Kafka, salesmen turn into giant bugs, apes give lectures at college academies, and nightmares probe the mysteries of modern humanity’s unhappiness. More than any other modern writer in world literature, Kafka captures the loneliness and misery that fill the lives of 20th-century humanity.

Rule #1 of becoming a mail order bride: never fall in love with your cowboy groom. Cade She was the prom queen. I was the dork everyone made fun of. One moment of kindness from her changed everything for me. Years later when I'm in need of a wife, I hear she's in a desperate situation. I've never forgotten her kindness and now it's my turn to repay a debt. But the fake marriage between us isn't supposed to lead to real feelings. It certainly isn't supposed to spark this protective desire I feel toward her or her young son. Natalie Appearances can be deceiving. Being beautiful when I was ...

In the heart of Snowbush Falls, a tale of love and redemption unfolds. Asra, a fierce lion shifter, has spent a century alone, yearning for a mate. When Kade offers refuge in the peaceful community, Asra seizes the chance to thaw her frozen heart. Reconnecting with family, Asra's new life takes a dramatic turn when her old pride arrives, stirring unresolved tensions. Amidst this chaos, she discovers Jada—her destined mate, trapped in the clutches of a cruel family. Jada, scarred by years of abuse, finds unexpected sanctuary with Asra.

In the remote village of Ashbrook, the twelve nights leading up to Christmas are filled with a silence as thick and eerie as the snow blanketing the cobbled streets. Clara has returned to her childhood home after years away, drawn by an inexplicable urge to confront her past, but what she finds is a town gripped by terror. An ancient curse has reawakened, one that visits its wrath each night on those who harbour dark secrets.

Presenting 36 stories of lightning-quick reads in a variety of genres, Tales with a Twist III is like a box of chocolates, rich and delicious. It's full of lessons, too, many from the school of hard knocks. It's an introduction to criminology, a primer on running a business, a rule book for the dating game, a guide to pet training, an eatery, wisdom from a philosopher of darkness and angst, a call to arms, and much, much more. Players discover that cheating is no bed of roses. The VP of Marketing never expected his wife's recent renovations would include a tunnel of love. A date with Daphne...

Tales with a Twist is an eclectic collection of flash fiction, offering over thirty tales of fantasy, horror, humor, science fiction, and suspense. Stories include a comedian's encounters with “small assassins,” a divorced husband's regrets about feeding his ex's cat, drone technology's new windows of opportunity for theft and ransom, a woman who takes it upon herself to kindly put “losers” out of their “misery,” an invention that gives men too much of a good thing, and a mobster's son who learns too late what honor means among thieves. This collection also treats readers to an ...

Are you lost in the noise of daily life, searching for stillness and peace? If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually worn down, this gentle parable is your lantern through the fog. Step into the journey of a weary Seeker wandering through a misty world of confusion, guided only by the dim glow of a mysterious lantern. Along the way, each step reveals simple truths about clarity, self-compassion, and rediscovering your inner light.

Twisted Tales takes us through scenes of familiar human conditions. From complete inebriation through a marriage without love via a gambling addiction ruining lives past the sometimes mean streets of Hamburg then onto to the sunshine of Thailand.

Para Melina no existía nada más importante que su devoción por el deporte. Desde que era tan solo una niña supo que su gran meta de vida sería jugar en las ligas mayores; desafortunadamente, no siempre las cosas salen como uno las quiere. Las decisiones que elegirá, cambiarán el rumbo de su camino.

Will the Christmas Party Luca planned bring Ethan and Luca closer together where they can announce their wedding day, or will it tear them apart when Ethan brings along a friend. Just who is this tall handsome sexy man who’s standing too close to Ethan? Is this hot guy the reason Ethan has been missing and refuses to agree to a wedding date? What is Ethan hiding? What is Luca afraid of? Is there something about Ethan that Luca will discover at his Christmas party which will leave Luca in shock?

Leather and Chrome Boxed Set Luca Summer and Ethan Rae of Leather and Chrome will give you a rough ride on their way to Love, and their HEA. Book 1 Leather and Chrome isn’t part of this boxed set. You can purchase it separately. This boxed set contains 4 scorching M/M romance books about Ethan Rae and Luca Summer. Leather and Cuffs: When Ethan met Luca in the cool night of a desert town on his ride to San Francisco, he had no idea that he would fall in love in one night, and that would seal his fate. Leather Bound: When Luca met Ethan in a sleazy bar in Nevada, neither of the men knew ...

Join the job search. Experience employment. A fun-filled non-stop comedy satire about employment counselling services and survival jobs.

Absolution is a haunting and psychologically rich short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1924. In this deeply introspective tale of guilt, imagination, and spiritual crisis, young Rudolph Miller—a devout eleven-year-old boy—finds himself entangled in a web of religious expectations, private transgressions, and the fragile dance between truth and illusion. When he tells a lie during confession, a crisis of faith erupts, leading him down a path of inner turmoil that starkly mirrors the disillusionments of adulthood.

A young woman with a shiner on her eye flees danger in Phenix City, hoping for a better life. An abusive boyfriend and the local law pursue. She may face new dangers hitchhiking south. Will she find the new life she longs for?

WARNING: HOT OPPOSITES ATTRACT ACTION Tempest is beautiful, talented, and stubborn as a mule. When her plans of breaking out of her ditsy pop star shell are challenged by the hot rock god she meets at a club. Will she rise to the challenge he presents or continue on her solitary path? Enjoy this first in a series of steamy romantic shorts from Makenzi Star

We swore it would be a one-time thing, but one time is all it takes for her to get pregnant… A last-minute wedding disaster brings me face-to-face with her, the fiery florist of our small town. After years apart, I never expected the instant attraction, but now I have to have her. And everything in her look tells me she wants me too. She agrees to be my fake wedding date, strictly out of obligation, but the moment our bodies connect on the dance floor, the air between us ignites. Every touch, every glance, only fuels the fire that’s been smoldering between us for far too long. She ...

Part 3: Hope Ain’t Lost is a Vampire Marriage of Convenience Romance Tayla Brown has survived everything life threw at her—until her best friend went missing with barely a trace. In a small Mississippi town of Selwood, haunted by secrets and struggle, a mysterious stranger with eyes like shadows offers her answers… but it comes with a cost. Trapped in a gothic mansion and a marriage she never asked for, Tayla must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth. But in the dark, where monsters are beautiful, even love might have fangs. An entertaining & Cozy Paranormal ...