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Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.
The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
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Having very little memory very few memories of my childhood in Iran… and less and less as time goes by… I chose to pay tribute to the Iranians… my own way… at last I have a bridge back to Iran again…Iran is often confused with a country with ill-famed people… little do people know how wrong they can be in assuming so… and those (usually self-proclaimed) specialist of Iran and Iranian life and culture are not specialist at all…Iran...
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A sequence of scattered frames on this Planet, of stories at first glance disconnected and dragged along by the rush of contemporary society, turns into a fine balance of chance and necessity.What may seem like an ordinary day in our existence is reduced to twenty-four simultaneous stories contained within the span of a single hour.A turn of the clock that punctuates Time, the true master of today's Odyssey in which we are immersed, transcending history...
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In Life is a Story, D.A. Bennett takes readers on a captivating journey through a collection of short stories that explore the universal themes of adolescence, adulthood, and the complexities of human relationships.Set in southern Louisiana during the mediators, the initial stories follow hard-working rural families as they navigate life's challenges and opportunities. From there, the book ventures into the scandalous and confusing world of 21st century...
5) Righter
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Righter is a collection of stories about people putting their world right… in their own way… They can't escape reality but they can certainly bend it to suit them… because reality is always and only our own reality and is rarely suited to most…Who can ever find Alana Love again ?Where is the Astronaut travelling to ?A Woman In Disappearing's world in coming to her endFedelma – A tale of hope and success for a woman who just wouldn't give...
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Mientras el mundo cambia es una compilación de relatos escritos con una precisión exquisita. J. M. Aguilera perfila cada una de los personajes protagonistas de estas historias con un cincel diestro, con el que ilumina las complejas aristas psicológicas de todo ser humano ubicándolos en situaciones comprometidas, inquietantes o meramente desapacibles mientras el mundo alrededor sigue su curso, «mientras el mundo cambia».
Entre otros, conoceremos...
7) Mister 13
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Psychologist Giselle Bishop is treating a patient who suffers from friggatriskaidekaphobia, a fear of Friday the 13th. When he was younger, his family was murdered on Friday the 13th by an unknown killer dubbed Mister 13 by the media. Since then, he's been terrified to leave his house on the dreaded date. She understands his fear because years earlier, her roommate fell victim to Mister 13.With another Friday the 13th approaching, Giselle convinces...
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Newlywed Linette Holmes is ecstatic to have found her Mr. Right, but she's less than enthusiastic about moving into the home he shared with his first wife, who met an untimely end. However, she wants to make him happy, so she reluctantly agrees and moves in, ready to start her new life.When her husband abandons her for a business trip, she's stuck alone with his morose housekeeper. Soon, things start to go very wrong and she has a close call she barely...
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The Deadly Game" is a detective short story that follows the investigation of a brutal murder case. The plot is around Detective Karen and her partner Jake, as they strive to untangle the clues left by a merciless killer who seems to be playing a fatal game with them. Karen and Jake are lured deeper into the depraved psyche of the murderer, who always appears to be one step ahead of them, as the inquiry goes on. The stakes are high, as the killer...
12) Dressed in White
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When love is real there are no obstacles toprevent a couple from rejoicing. Harry and Dina believed itwell, but fate taught him that happiness can beas ephemeral as life itself and that at the end of everythingonly vestiges of suffering remain and the memory of aglorious love that, ironically, afflicts the heart.
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Do you know the theology of Gnosticism? If you don't, Ms. Gnosticism is advancing Gnosticism to enligthen you. If you do, Ms. Gnosticism is advancing Gnosticism to enlighten you.
Ms. Gnosticism will share Gnosticism with you in her favorite cities of Austin, Beirut, and Damascus. She will also share Gnosticism with you, if you frequent other cities.
When you want to advance Gnosticism, kindly choose this book.
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Melissa wakes in the middle of the night with the urge to use the bathroom. It's a normal night as far as she is concerned. Her dog Madison on the other hand, tries to tell her to just go back to bed. Melissa senses something amiss, but her bladder doesn't allow her to go back to bed. The trouble starts when she doesn't listen.
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"Love at First Sight" is a heartwarming and romantic tale of Alex and Rachel, two soulmates brought together by fate. The book tells the story of how they fell in love at first sight, and how their love only grew stronger with each passing day. The narrative is a touching and intimate portrait of their relationship, filled with sweet moments, laughter, and tears.The story takes us through the ups and downs of their journey as a couple, as they navigate...
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Step into the world of Anton Chekhov with this captivating collection of short stories adapted from his famous plays. In these pages, you will find a diverse array of characters grappling with the timeless themes of love, loss, regret, and the search for meaning in life. From the intimate complexities of family dynamics to the grandeur of the theater, each story in this collection offers a unique and insightful glimpse into the human condition. Whether...
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Die Handlung spielt in einem mondänen Kurort, wo der Baron den Sommer mit seiner Frau verbringt. Der Fokus liegt auf der Beziehung zwischen dem Baron und einem mysteriösen Jungen namens Edgar, der mit seiner Mutter ebenfalls im Kurort weilt. Ein "brennendes Geheimnis" entfaltet sich, als der Baron versucht, die Aufmerksamkeit und Zuneigung des Jungen zu gewinnen.
Die Geschichte erforscht Themen wie Liebe, Eifersucht und die Ambivalenz menschlicher...
19) Sunshine Kisses
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Wedding. Vacation fling.
After her latest doctor visit and the dire news she received, Crystal Brooke decided she's going to live life to the fullest before her treatment begins. Not only will she enjoy her best friend's wedding, but she's determined to have a vacation fling, a red-hot sex and no strings attached kind of thing. However, her boy toy ends up being someone who she never expected.
Spencer Larson has crushed on one of his best friends...
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