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Winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence: The stories and poems in this fantasy collection explore the enchanted realms of the imagination - and our universal need for love and acceptance. The title character of "The Boy Who Plaited Manes" is a nameless mute at a royal stable who teaches his abusive noble master an unforgettable lesson. Gage undergoes a transformation in the "Bard" as he strums a silver harp and dreams of horses and a lost love....
62) Virtually Real
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Andrea's work for a Virtual Reality firm is demanding - yet she always wants more, pushing herself to the breaking point of exhaustion. When she meets Adam, he begins to show her that there are other ways to cope with loss, helping break her free from her solitary world. Can Andrea let go of her past and open the door to a brighter future or has she already strayed too far from reality?
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This delightful collection brings together five short stories and eight essays on writing by Newbery Medal–winning author Nancy Willard
Nancy Willard's gift for bringing out the whimsical in all of us illuminates this memorable anthology.
" 'Who Invented Water?' " celebrates the craft and magic of creating children's books. In "Becoming a Writer," Willard admits she dislikes giving and receiving advice. She prefers telling a story, with real-life...
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Two sisters meet for the first time after their father has killed their sister and himself; a man dying of cancer rescues a small boy from a closed refrigerator; an alcoholic, long divorced, shows up at his daughter's wedding; a man who long ago abused his daughter realizes at last the full impact of what he has done. These are among the situations described in Absent Without Leave, and they hit with a force that will shake you, disturb you, and...
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From the author of Shoeless Joe-the basis for the film Field of Dreams-come baseball stories.
Shortstops who run with the wolves, painted eggs that reveal deeply disturbing meanings, long-dead Hall of Famers who miraculously return to the game, an Iowa minor-league town with a secret conspiracy: these are the elements from which W. P. Kinsella weaves nine fabulous stories about the magical world of baseball.
From the dugouts, clubhouses, bedrooms,...
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This fantasy short story includes: A place by the fire in exchange for a story, the tale of a blind bard and a dragon, a knight and his squire, sharing stories for a place at a fire. It's a highlight of the road-but the tale of a blind bard and a dragon, and how things used to be? Maybe it wasn't my best choice.
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The New York Times–bestselling author continues his colonial-era thriller series with eight tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural suspense.
From his first appearance in Speaks the Nightbird to his latest adventure in The King of Shadows, Matthew Corbett has faced enemies of all kinds, from serial killers to sorcerers. Now author Robert McCammon presents eight gripping stories featuring the professional problem solver and his associates...
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From the beloved author behind Sherlock Holmes, a collection of fourteen exhilarating tales full of mummies, ghosts, adventure, and more.
Best known as the creator of super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes, Conan Doyle also wrote thrilling tales of the supernatural and the corruption of technology. His sharp wit and chillingly detailed writing are at their peak in this diverse collection of adventures, ranging from the cunning escapades of a wartime strategist...
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In these ten short stories, author Laura Newman brings readers along to Varanasi, Tijuana, Rome, Lhasa, New Orleans, Valdez, Barcelona, and the Isle of Skye. And her characters are just as diverse as her destinations: There's Maggie, who's taking her brother's ghost on a trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal; Gomez, who has a date with destiny at the Tijuana hypermarket; a Norwegian preacher who relocates to Varanasi, India, in a valiant effort...
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She is returning to her hometown with a plan, a rich boyfriend and a great new job.Everything is perfect except for an annoying co-worker that is out to get her.Also, strange people are following her around, telling her she "used to be Alice."Now she must fight to keep the job, the boyfriend and her identity.You see, she's never been "this Alice person," not in a million years, not even once, not at all.Or has she?
71) Skin Magic
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As a new emperor ascends the throne, the city of the Rhodoi is about to run with blood.Larissa has to escape. Her only way out is to accept a bargain made with Xander, a beautiful stranger who practises the mysterious spirit magic of the Sardisians.She knows the deal could cost her a piece of her soul, but the magician's spirits want something else. Something she never expected. They want her body, her untouched flesh.For Xander's own pleasure.
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This collection of stories by one of Britain's most beloved novelists depicts domestic life during World War II as seen through the eyes of both children and adults In "The Red-haired Miss Daintreys," four six-foot-tall sisters capture the imagination of young Rebecca when she and her family are on holiday. Beautifully crafted and informed by Lehmann's eye for telling detail, it is a moving meditation on familial ties, romantic love, and the end...
73) Smoke Ghost
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Fresh from its original appearance in a limited edition from small press Midnight House, this collection follows the acclaimed title The Black Gondolier and Other Stories and is also edited by John Pelan and Steve Savile. Smoke Ghost & Other Apparitions is a new collection of stories by Fritz Leiber. Assembled here is a selection of Mr. Leiber's best horrific tales, many of which are previously uncollected and have been virtually unobtainable for...
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The road trip from Minnesota to Pennsylvania and back is meant to be the final adventure before four friends go their separate ways in the fall. Nothing goes as intended, beginning with the unexpected addition of Catherine Tate, Jessie Keller's new girlfriend. Amidst a malfunctioning vehicle, being caught in the middle of a robbery, beer drinking, mosquito attacks, and other teenage drama, five friends experience courage, broken hearts, fear, and...
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Windy la Fée du Temps est toujours en mouvement, apportant des brises fraîches et des rafales puissantes pour garder l'air frais et en circulation. Suivez Windy alors qu'elle vole à travers le ciel, répandant sa douceur.Tranche d'âge : 4-7 ansApprentissage : Les enfants apprendront le pouvoir du vent et son rle dans la dispersion des graines, la pollinisation des plantes et la formation des paysages, ainsi que la manière dont le vent aide à...
76) Dear Killian
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From USA Today Bestselling Author KL Donn comes the first stand alone installment in the Love Letters short story series. A love that defies time and distance. Dear Killian, Those two words start something I wasn't intending - something I wasn't looking for. Dear Jersey, When every battlefield leaves me feeling alone, only letters from you give me peace.
77) Cold Moonlight
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Discover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense.
Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013),
edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.
In this emotional Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Carla Neggers delivers an intense, emotional read. Navy SEAL Ryan "Grit" Taylor survived the war in Afghanistan but lost a limb. Now, at her brother's urging, Grit is on a mission to save the life...
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A sweet and spicy story with a dash of poetry and chocolate!Your eyes meet mine, then retreatSoftness behind glassLet me break your barriersThe poem on the blackboard enticed her to enter. Just like everyday . . . Writer, Beth, visits the same café every afternoon, enjoying her latte and a chocolate truffle while scribbling in her notebook. The delicious treats keep her coming back day after day, not to mention the inspiration she finds there –...
80) 4 of Pentacles
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When Alice receives the 4 of Pentacles card, she remembers how greedy and full of herself her mother is.
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