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Author: Hugh Lamb
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-01-15
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 0486114376
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwenty-one rare, seldom-anthologized stories include "A Bottomless Grave" by Ambrose Bierce, "The Ship that Saw a Ghost" by Frank Norris, Guy de Maupassant's "The Tomb," other gems of the genre.
Author: Albert B. Simpson
Publisher: Binker North
Published: 1897
Total Pages: 392
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE DAYS OF HEAVEN The days of heaven are peaceful days, Still as yon glassy sea; So calm, so still in God, our days, As the days of heaven would be. The days of heaven are holy days, From sin forever free Two little words are found in the Greek version here. They are translated "_ton kairon_" in the revised version, "Buying up for yourselves the opportunity." The two words _ton kairon_ mean, literally, the opportunity. They do not refer to time in general, but to a special point of time, a juncture, a crisis, a moment full of possibilities and quickly passing by, which we must seize and make the best of before it has passed away.
Author: N.W. Erickson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-07-01
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 1105882152
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe grave: where no one wants to be, but everyone will go. Or will they? And then stay put? There's the rub! Restless spirits abound here, from those who cannot go to their rest, to those who will not--and a motley assortment of those who, knowingly or not, go about disturbing them in diverse ways. And even some poor souls who didn't even know they were scheduled for departure. Oh, there's no one crankier than someone rudely awakened on the wrong side of the dirt! Come along, brave heart, as we venture abroad in good company of authors both familiar and obscure, exhuming Gothic tales, pulp fiction and more. We'll all be right here with you, m'dear . . . in spirit . . .
Author: Levi Rightmyer
Publisher:
Published: 1916
Total Pages: 990
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Trent Dalton
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2021-07-06
Total Pages: 451
ISBN-13: 0063075636
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the internationally bestselling and beloved author of the critically acclaimed Boy Swallows Universe, a mesmerizing, uplifting novel of adventure and unlikely friendships in World War II Australia—calling to mind The Wizard of Oz as directed by Baz Luhrmann. Darwin, 1942. As Japanese bombs rain down on her hometown, newly orphaned Molly Hook looks to the skies and runs for her life. Inside a duffel bag, she carries a stone heart and a map that will lead her to Longcoat Bob, the deep-country sorcerer whom she believes cursed her family. Accompanying her are the most unlikely traveling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a Japanese fighter pilot who’s abandoned his post. With messages from the skies above to guide them towards treasure, but foes close on their trail, the trio will encounter the beauty and vastness of the Northern Territory and survive in ways they never thought possible. A story about the gifts that fall from the sky, curses we dig from the earth, and secrets we bury inside ourselves, Trent Dalton’s brilliantly imagined novel is an odyssey of true love and grave danger, of darkness and light, of bones and blue heavens. It is a love letter to Australia and an ode to the art of looking up—a buoyant and magical tale, filled to the brim with warmth, wit, and wonder.
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Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2006-12-15
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780836868234
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCollects short horror stories and extracts from longer acclaimed novels.
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 1984-01-01
Total Pages: 508
ISBN-13: 9780803260719
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTreasury of ninety-three short works includes horror stories, realistic narratives of war, and tall tales of the old West
Author: Ron Goulart
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Published: 2014-03-24
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 1479408891
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Second Mystery Megapack selects 25 more tantalizing mystery tales, by modern and classic authors. Included are: FUNNY STUFF, by Ron Goulart PIT ON THE ROAD TO HELL, by John Gregory Betancourt WHAT IS COURAGE? by Mack Reynolds JUST THE FACTS, by Meg Opperman TEN GRAINS OF SAND, by Christopher B. Booth MORE ALLISONS THAN I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH, by Michael Hemmingson REFLECTION OF A DREAM, by Jean Lorrah GRIM REAPER'S HANDICAP, by Fergus Truslow CASH, by Arlette Lees SEAS OF MISUNDERSTANDING, by Ray Cummings HOCUS POCUS HOMICIDE, by Gene D. Robinson THE RIGHT BETRAYAL, by John L. French JEAN MONETTE, by Eugene Francois Vidocq THE SENDING OF DANA DA, by Rudyard Kipling PHANTOM GETAWAY, by Leon Mearson THE MURDER OF SILAS CORD, by Harold F. Sorensen A BOTTOMLESS GRAVE, by Ambrose Bierce DEAD WOMAN, by Dr. David H. Keller HOOK, LINE, AND SUCKER! by Robert Turner THE JUDGMENT OF THE GODS, by Robert Reginald WILL FOR A KILL, by Emil Petaja DYING FOR A CLUE, by C.A. Freeburn BODYGUARD, by James C. Glass THE MASKED ALIBI, by John Gregory DR. WATSON'S WEDDING PRESENT, by J. Alston Cooper If you enjoy this volume, check out other entries (including literature, mysteries, westerns, science fiction, ghost stories, and much more) in this best-selling series. Search on "Wildside Press Megapack" in your favorite ebook store to see the complete list. (Sort by date to see the most recent additions.)
Author: Kasey Michaels
Publisher: Kasey Michaels
Published: 2019-10-16
Total Pages: 325
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerry Shepherd, Earl of Brentwood, presents himself to Society as a bit of a fribble; carefree, fairly indolent, and bored to flinders by anything remotely political. But appearances can deceive, because scratch that polished surface and the real Perry appears, an invaluable and rather ruthless covert asset to England during the late war with Bonaparte. Perry ignores the reappearance of Princess Caroline, consort of the new King George IV…until his wily uncle orders him to ferret out information that would make it possible for the new king to divorce his unwanted, blowsy, and rather audacious spouse before he is forced to crown her as his Queen. Left with no options, Perry decides the way to the Princess is through her most trusted ally, Amelia Fredericks. A little charm, a few of his winning smiles sprinkled in with a touch of flattery to the girl, and, well, as one of his new acquaintances is known to say, “Bob’s your uncle.” Except that Amelia is so sincere, so trustworthy, so devoted to Caroline…and it’s possible that both she and princess are in grave danger. Now Perry has a problem: how does he tell the truth to the woman he’s been lying to even as he falls in love with her? Don't miss the book that precedes this story, featuring Morgan Drummond: The Butler Did It “Michaels truly shines in this gem of a historical romance rich in witty dialogue and intriguing political maneuverings.” -- Review by Patty Engelmann; American Library Association.
Author: Robert L. Gale
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2001-03-30
Total Pages: 360
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmbrose Bierce was born in 1842 and mysteriously disappeared in 1914. During his lifetime, he was a controversial and prolific writer, and there is growing interest in his works. As a Union soldier during the Civil War, he witnessed bloodshed and the atrocities of battle. After the war, he began a career as a journalist in San Francisco, where many of his newspaper columns were filled with venom and daring. In addition, he wrote war stories and tales of the supernatural, along with an assortment of poems. Today, he is probably best remembered as the author of The Devil's Dictionary, originally published as The Cynic's Dictionary in 1906. This reference is a guide to his life and writings. An opening essay overviews Bierce's contribution to literature and journalism, and a chronology summarizes the most important events in his life. The bulk of the Companion comprises alphabetically arranged entries on Bierce's major works and characters and on historical persons and writers who figured prominently in his life and career. Thus the volume provides coverage of Bierce's contemporaries, many of whom he satirized in his scathing newspaper columns. Many of the entries list works for further reading, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Because of Bierce's concern with so many issues of his day, the volume offers a valuable perspective on American culture during the time in which he lived.
