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First appearing in print in 1890, the character of Sherlock Holmes has now become synonymous worldwide with the concept of a super sleuth. His creator, Conan Doyle, imbued his detective hero with intellectual power, acute observational abilities, a penchant for deductive reasoning and a highly educated use of forensic skills. Indeed, Doyle created the first fictional private detective who used what we now recognize as modern scientific investigative techniques.

Spanning four decades in the mid-19th century, the interconnected novellas of Old New York lay out in vivid detail the complex and inscrutable codes, customs, and taboos of New York society in classic Wharton style.

In the beginning hours of the zombie apocalypse, Peyton and her friends head out to the club to celebrate her sister's birthday. The night does not go as planned. New York Tales is the newest standalone series set in the Dead America universe.

Florence Scovel Shinn was a gifted teacher who shaped the fields of spiritual growth and New Thought. Her practical, straightforward style empowered countless people to trust their inner knowing and overcome their challenges. With an Introduction by self-help luminary Louise Hay, who credits Florence as one of her early inspirations, this simple yet poignant book—which contains original, previously unpublished text—can help you positively transform your life. Powerful affirmations will show you how to cultivate your intuition and release any resistance, fear, and doubt.

From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”

For some fifty years, in intriguing and ingenious fictions that reimagined the very form of the short story—from his 1935 debut with A Universal History of Iniquity through his immensely influential collections Ficciones and The Aleph, the enigmatic prose poems of The Maker, up to his final work in the 1980s, Shakespeare’s Memory—Jorge Luis Borges returned again and again to his celebrated themes: dreams, duels, labyrinths, mirrors, infinite libraries, the manipulations of chance, gauchos, knife fighters, tigers, and the elusive nature of identity itself.

La métamorphose une nouvelle fantastique écrite par Franz KAFKA. Texte français : Candide MANETCette nuit, je me suis métamorphosé en un monstrueux cafard. Pourtant, c'est toujours moi à l'intérieur. Pourquoi me haïssez-vous ?

Rachel's parents have a simple rule: five hours of sleep. No more, no less. But after six months of this "simple" schedule, Rachel's exhausted mind plays tricks on her. She sees things that can't be real. Like the Boogeyman in her little brother's room. When no one believes her, Rachel takes matters into her own hands. But her sleep-deprived state blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Is the grotesque figure with too many teeth just a hallucination? Or is there something sinister lurking in the shadows?

A hot firefighter and a curvy girl in a feel-good Christmas quickie. Serena My neighbor, the firefighter, the man so hot my panties melt every time I pass him on the stairs. Because yeah, I’ve started taking the stairs just so I can ‘accidentally’ run into him; that’s how bad I’ve got it for this guy. When I accidentally burn my Christmas fudge and set off the smoke alarm, I don’t expect him to break down my door on a one-man rescue mission. But once I’m in his arms, there’s no turning back. It’s Christmas Eve, I’m feeling bold, and this is one Christmas gift I’m going...

“I’m not scared,” he said, and for the first time in a long time, he felt total peace with his choice. Welcome to the captivating world of The Loving River Ranch series, where love, commitment, and a higher calling converge to create a haven of healing and transformation. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:9-14 (NIV), this heartwarming series takes you on a remarkable journey set against the backdrop of the Living River Ranch. For years, Margaret, Matthew, and their families have poured their hearts and souls into the Living River Ranch, a place that has touched the ...

The Complete Series 6 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. 1880 Bear Creek, Oregon In the aftermath of their parent's deaths, 6 sisters barely manage to make ends meet in Boston. Mail Order bride ads start to look like a real savor. Sister Sadie doesn’t hesitate to reply first. But once some girls get to Oregon, they discover a series of mysteries. That, plus the occasionally unpredictable weather, makes for an exciting if strained start to these young couple’s marriages. Come and join us on this enthusiastic ...

Typhoon is the story of a steamship and her crew beset by a tempest and of the captain whose dogged courage is tested to the limit. Captain MacWhirr was an ordinary man. However, when his steamer Nan-Shan blunders into a hurricane, he and his crew must pull together to survive. The steadfast courage of an undemonstrative captain and the imaginative readiness of his young first mate becomes a partnership vital to human survival as they are challenged from without by the elements, and from within by human doubts and fears.

A third collection of full-length adventures for R. Austen Freeman's great forensic detective, Dr John Thorndyke.

When I left Carnage, Nevada, I said I'd never come back. That was ten years ago when the boy I thought I'd marry destroyed my heart. Yet, I found my way home, returning to the life I left behind. And back in the arms of James Black . . . The man I never stopped loving. But he's no longer the beautiful boy who promised to love me forever. He's Gunner now, one of the most dangerous bikers of Satan's Disciples MC. And he's just who I need when trouble comes knocking for me and my son.

This compilation of spooky stories features original works and fascinating lore from haunted places all around the world. Professionally produced with cinematic music, rich sound effects, and a cast of talented narrators, "Ghost Stories: Volume 2" is designed to fright and delight.

Nina For centuries, I waited in this miserable existence for my mate to come to me. Now that the curse is broken and our pack alpha, Johnathan, has decided it's time to reveal ourselves to the world, Kade extends an invitation for us to join their pack in Snowbush Falls. As a lone wolf used to living in nomadic freedom, transitioning to a more structured lifestyle is difficult for me. My wolf craves the thrill of the hunt, but we do this out of loyalty to our pack and alpha, and also in search our fated mate. The moment Lauren arrives in Snowbush Falls, I catch her scent and it hits me like...

In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece—the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen—the gift of life. After marrying her, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost.

Weird things dwell in the hidden corners of Britain: subterranean beasts, extradimensional entities, resurrected ghouls, and spectral vampires. And there are weird places, too. Beyond the veil of the waking world, lie realms of secrets, domains of madness. So begins the saga, of Peter Van Melsen...

Finding the love of your life in your childhood is rare, but that was the reality for Halo Sinclair and Haven Palmer. They wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of their lives together. But sometimes life throws you curveballs and after a huge misunderstanding leaves them separated, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. While they both struggle to adjust to life without the other, life is not being kind to Haven. After a series of unfortunate events, she is not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. It’s this sequence of events that leads them to reconnect in the most ...

Dubliners is a collection of short stories by James Joyce that was first published in 1914. The 15 stories were meant to be a naturalistic depiction of the Irish middle-class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. The stories were written at a time when Irish nationalism was at its peak and a search for a national identity and purpose was raging; at a crossroads of history and culture, Ireland was jolted by various converging ideas and influences.