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Interesting History and Natural Phenomena: Where Science Meets Storytelling Did you know that Genghis Khan invented an ancient version of Express Mail? Or that Vikings were actually fashion-forward influencers of their time? Ever heard about the rocks that move by themselves in Death Valley, or why some Asian buildings skip the fourth floor entirely? Welcome to a wild ride through history and science where fact is stranger than fiction! This isn't your average textbook – it's a journey through time and nature that reads like your favorite social media feed, except every incredible story ...

Three Volumes. Twenty-One Crimes. Countless Secrets Buried in History. Travel back in time to the shadows of early 20th-century America, where headlines screamed, bodies turned up in the unlikeliest places, and detectives faced puzzles that baffled even the sharpest minds. Nearly Forgotten True Crimes – The Complete Vintage Crime Series Collection brings together three gripping volumes in one chilling box set, each story drawn from real events that once transfixed the nation—and have since slipped into obscurity. Across these pages you’ll encounter: A murdered police officer whose ...

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Available as a value box set complete series amazon.com/dp/B07WY4R7RT (copy and paste the link into your browser) Life is good until a telegram’s arrival sends her into the hills for a bit of solace and puts her in Jim’s White startled path. Indirectly, that then places her on a collision course with danger, one that will see her racing alongside Jim to foil a kidnapping. When tragedy and danger collide with true love, will Jim and Lydia be able to find their way back home? And what will they discover about their faith as they wander the deep cathedrals of stone that lie beneath Eddy? ...

On January 15, 1947, the tortured body of a beautiful young woman was found in a vacant lot in Hollywood. Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, a young Hollywood hopeful, had been brutally murdered. Her murder sparked one of the greatest manhunts in California history.

A must read. The author is able to uncannily transport the reader into a lost chapter of history, as experienced by a young G.I. infantry man in 1944-45 Europe. Historical first person account of the World War II experiences of a jewish US infantry man and his unit in WW2 in combat, captured behind Nazi enemy lines. A gripping and riveting, true story of struggle, survival and daily life as a Prisoner of War after he was captured by the Germans until liberation. Part 1 of a series

Discover the Strangest True Stories of Demonic Attacks from Different Climes and Times: Nightmares That Will Haunt Your Dreams! In this gripping collection of over 38 true stories, step into the shadows and uncover the terrifying reality of incubus and succubus demon attacks. From ancient civilizations to the digital age, these dark entities have haunted humanity, leaving behind fear, mystery, and unexplainable phenomena. This book is not for the faint of heart. It plunges you into a realm where the line between nightmare and reality blurs, revealing spine-tingling accounts of demonic ...

Jesse Nelson was an executive for the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad and its connection to Casper, Wyoming. His son, Jesse Jr. was enthralled with the building of railroads and decided he wanted a career in the expansion of the railroads west also. A passenger train was finally on its way to Casper in 1888 and he and his father were on it. While sitting down to lunch in a dining car, Jesse Jr. looks across the room and sees the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. His heart begins to pound, his palms are sweating, and he is at a loss for words! Belinda Brown is riding the FE&...

100 years before Miracle in the Andes... This short story is based on the horrific and heartbreaking story of a young Christian woman named Ann Saunders who boarded a ship in the 1800’s with her then fiancé. They were headed to the New World and a new life until their ship foundered in stormy seas. Starving and adrift in the open ocean, Ann must do the unthinkable to survive. Will she decide against what repulses her or will she choose to do the one thing that will ensure her survival? This shocking story is one you will not soon forget. "An excellent read, and even more impressive as ...

For her books on Romania and her blog promoting Romania, Patricia Furstenberg was included in Top 100 Romanians from Everywhere Category Art 2023, Top 100 Români de Pretutindeni, by Repatriot, as featured in Newsweek Romania. Discover the untold tales that shaped history and folklore in DREAMLAND through well-crafted 100-word stories: A Captivating Read, Delightful and Fascinating, A Magical Tour Through Romania's History and Folklore. Journey into the aftermath of a giant's forbidden love, the chilling fate of a maiden turned to stone, the mystery surrounding the lost Dacian treasure, or ...

This short story is based on the amazing true tale of castaway Daniel Foss who, in the 1800s, survived alone on a remote and barren rock island. A fast read of approximately 18 pages.

Emily, a young girl who has been living the high lifestyle in Ohio, thanks to her older sister, Jane, and Jane’s banker husband, Michael. But when Michael ends his marriage to Jane and puts them both out on the street, Emily finds herself traveling out West with no idea that she’s been promised in marriage to the sweetheart blacksmith, Pete. Going ahead with the marriage out of love and loyalty for her ailing sister, Emily has a hard time adjusting to the new situation—and to the lifestyle of the West. She’ll find that she sticks out like a sore thumb in San Mateo, California, and ...

AN ENCOUNTER is the story of Macu, a young man who leaves his tribe on his first solo hunting trip. Hoping to prove himself by killing and carrying home a small deer, his encounter turns out to be of a much more singular and fateful nature. An entertaining and instructive story suitable for readers of all ages.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the shadows and spotlights of our contemporary world with Scandal & Tragedy 100 Short Stories That Will Shock & Amaze You. This extraordinary anthology delves deep into the most riveting and controversial episodes in recent history, pulling back the curtains on the untold stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Within these pages, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of astonishing twists, jaw-dropping revelations, and enigmatic figures who have forever altered the course of our collective narrative. From the murky backrooms of ...

On August 6, 1978, firefighters discovered the charred remains of a body inside a wooden crate, set ablaze in an empty lot in the Bronx, New York. The male decedent had been worked over, stabbed, and shot multiple times. The victim was identified as John “Jack” Tupper, a restaurateur, age 34. His killer turned out to be 48-year-old Howard “Buddy” Jacobson, who at one time was the country's leading Thoroughbred horse trainer. The shocking act of violence was the result of a classic love triangle turned deadly.

A contest to design a new stamp changes a small town forever. Lilly Tipton has her first job as a telephonist in the picturesque town of Noel, Missouri. When she is injured riding her bicycle home from her job, she finds herself thrust into judging a contest to find a postmark that represents her little town. Not a difficult task other than the fact she must work with the very man who almost ran her over...the handsome mail carrier, Calvin Monroe. After the death of his father and brother, and an injury obtained during his short time as a college football player, Calvin has no other plans ...

When a party goes wrong it must mean there's... Death on the Saturnalia.Following the Saturnalia Festival in the Forum, Secundus and his family head to a private Villa for a night of partying and celebration. When things take a turn for the worse and old resentments get the better of the guests, Death joins the festivities and there can be only one outcome! Step into the heart-pounding world of Secundus, where every page draws you deeper into the story and demands your total attention. As our sleuth grapples with a labyrinth of deceit spun by friends, family, and guests, you'll be swept ...

The complete Unbreakable Dolls series! A total of 20 stand-alone short stories of amazing pioneer women who settled the southwest, primarily in Arizona. Ranchers, business women, homesteaders, and Harvey Girls. After each story is a humorous story by the author's father which were published in the 1960s and 70s. The books are both educational and entertaining. Suitable for all ages, men and women, boys and girls. Enjoy!

Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629 is a 7,063 word historical true crime piece about mass killer, Jack Gilbert Graham. It tells the shocking story of hatred, revenge, mass murder, terrorism, and a bizarre dynamite bomb Christmas gift that brought a plane down in the Colorado sky more than half a century ago, killing all forty-four passengers and crew, and the intense investigation that resulted in bringing the killer to justice and paying the ultimate price for his brutal crimes.

Christmas comes but once a year... but will it be different this Christmas? Callie Mae Copeland is the only child of affluent landowner, Sullivan Copeland, and his wife, Faye. Because Callie has been doted on her entire life, she is pampered and outspoken. Although the Civil War is looming and is in its second year, it hasn't affected the Copelands or their neighbors in north Alabama too much ... yet. Once she turns sixteen, Callie realizes the influence she has over boys her age and uses her flirtatious graces to her advantage. She turns her sights on Christmas and is determined to do ...