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The early 1930s Jean Morris, a proud farmers wife never knew the
secrets her husband kept from her when he suddenly died. She lived
in suspense, agony and heartbreak. It was a secret he took to his
grave. Later on two grandsons unravel the secret her husband had
kept from his family. It was a happy and sad ending for Jess
Morris.
"I Am Me" is a two-way book that contains twenty short stories, divided into ten individual pairs. Each story in a pair has a corresponding "mate" on the other side, which shares the same title, theme, and to an extent the same concept, but is presented in an entirely different way. One half of the book examines reality, while the other half explores the realms of fantasy. The stories examine various aspects of life, from birth to friendship, love, desire, ambition, prejudice, spirituality, death and the afterlife. Through the two-way structure of the book, "I Am Me" depicts each tale in two distinct ways, offering a reader a choice between residing in a realistic world, or being lost within the labyrinths of fantasy. The stories are populated by an eclectic group of characters, ranging from a lonely boy who attempts to determine the value of friendship, to two birds named Max and Macs that fight for territory on an apple tree. "I Am Me" attempts to challenge the segregation of literature into "fact" and "fiction" as well as life into "reality" and "fantasy." These labels are not mutually exclusive, for there is as much truth to every lie, as there are lies in every truth. It is perception that paints the difference between these concepts.
Russ couldn't remember ever having this nagging sensation before. Something seemed to be looming, something ...something not necessarily dark but disruptive was at work, and he couldn't put his finger on it. It was only a sense-a vague feeling that the applecart was about to be upset, and he didn't like it. In his first compilation of short stories, author John Bruno shares colorful glimpses of the fictional world of a diverse group of spirited individuals who offer thought-provoking messages as they experience both mundane and life-altering events-often with a surprising twist. From Russ, who finds truth through hardship, to Margaret, who embarks on a journey to find her independence, Bruno combines humor and old-fashioned storytelling with introspective questions about goodness, insecurities, and the fortitude of the human spirit that will encourage others to contemplate their own destinies and life purposes. Both inspiring and charming, this compilation of short, short stories shares provocative reflections and vivid revelations while revealing the eccentricities of a few relatable and amusing characters.
Burying painful secrets from her past, Miya Carpenter appears to have it all together now. She's finally found true love with her street hustlin' boyfriend Jamar. Or so she thinks? Despite the warnings from her friends and family, Miya is determined to hold on to Jamar. But at what cost? And how much is she willing to lose to be with him? Through her emotional journey and the unconditional love of her lifelong friend Shante', Miya learns a remarkable lesson in faith and the power of God, that will change her life forever.
The less-than-innocents abroad in these short novels are Americans in Europe, involved in what turn out to be pleasure tours of hell: shocking, bewildering trips that change forever their ideas about history, reality, politics, sex -- their entire lives. In the title novella, a third-rate American playwright named Landau attends a literary conference in Prague, where an organized group excursion to a former concentration camp degenerates into a battle of wills and an exercise in egomania and public humiliation. Nina, the heroine of the second novella, "Three Pigs in Five Days," is sent to Paris to write an article for her lover's travel journal -- a dizzying, erotic pilgrimage that forces her to see how sex has distorted her view of the world.
2000: un muchacho ve una sombra y se pierde para siempre. 2005: una muchacha ve la luz y prefiere sumergirse en las sombras. 2006 parte uno: somos los que tenemos poseido al mundo. Yo soy el que vive en roma, yo soy el de Constantinopla, yo soy producto del rey octavo, yo soy el que reformo en Alemania, yo soy el que fui a Ginebra sali y regrese hacer testamento, yo soy el que se ahoga en la fe, yo naci entre los relojes y los chocolates y yo soy hijo del profeta del lago salado, y los ocho somos el crucificado encarnado. 2006 parte dos: la santa peregrinacion de los lobos, los chacales, las hienas y los gatos negros, para vivir en paz. 2006 parte tres: todo el odio, la maldad y la perversion muere y la santa oscuridad sale invicta 2012: simplemente el fin
Bennie moet ’n ring koop. En nie sommer ’n hierjy-ring vir sy Alexa nie. Hoe op aarde moet hy nou dít bekostig? Terwyl hy wag om te hoor of die bank sal help, word ’n naakte vroueliggaam op Sir Lowryspas gevind. Uitgestal langs die pad; dit lyk soos die werk van ’n reeksmoordenaar. Ongeïdentifiseerd word sy na die staatslykshuis gebring – waar sy bekend word, weens die bleikmiddel waarmee sy geskrop is, as die Gebleikte Lyk. Kort daarna word sy Bennie en Vaughn se probleem toe daar besef word sy’s ’n buitelander: Alicia Lewis, ’n kunskenner op die spoor van ’n Fabritius-skildery wat kwansuis in die Kaap is – en hý was ’n Rembrandt-leerling van wie bloedweinig werke bekend is. ’n Onbekende Fabritius sou ’n gróót storie in die kunswêreld wees. Dan vind Lithpel Davids die naam Billy de Palma in Alicia se skootrekenaar, en Vaughn weet dadelik daar’s gróót fout. Want hy ken vir Billy, en Billy is bad, bad news . . .
In this peculiar, enthralling book, one will find emotions, adventures, characters, that will torment the reader, if not leaving one spellbound by its expressiveness. In "Dracula's Ghost, " you find the legend has more than fictitious elements on the mind of a certain person with a pronounced inherited trait, and is haunted by the Ghost of Dracula, and its creator; a most ghastly unwavering affair. In "Shadows in the Wild, " the mysterious shadow of a stranger conjurors up an untapped emotion. In "Sjorfaa! Sjorfaa!" you become enmeshed in an Arctic adventure. In "Death in the Dust, " you end up at a bullfight, with a character unforgettable. In "The Plane from Iquitos, " you are taken into an adventure in the Amazon. In "The Diamond Caddo Estate, " dreams do come true, at a price. In the "Feathered Serpent, " a quest is sought, and in "The Quiet of Quiahuiztlan, " the quiet is short lived.
A macho struggle for supremacy over a barbecue; a young boy's daydream carved on a wall; a snatched moment of passion in a cramped tunnel deep underground; two obsessive genealogists united by a century-old tragedy; and one man's bizarre newspaper-buying habits. These unforgettable moments chronicle the lives of a diverse range of characters, played out against a backdrop of over 150 years of British industrial history. The author explores the effects--both protective and oppressive--of industrial communities on those who live at the heart of them. His lucid prose vividly depicts the humanity of the individual struggling to gain a footing in this world of mass-identity, and the devastating consequences of the industrial decay of the late Twentieth Century on those whose lives have been built around it. This finely crafted short story collection introduces a fresh and youthful new voice in fiction.
It's been a while that this book was planted in the authors heart due to the compassion and the great love he has seen in the Bible that God has for His persecuted children. From the Garden of Eden the devil has been dedicated to persecute the children of God. He uses all kinds of deceitfulness, lies and all kinds of possible traps to destroy the redeemed. Persecution is real today just like it always has been for the believers. The Bible says in 2nd Tim 3:12, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." The Lord said that we will have afflictions in this world, non the less when we look around us it does not seem like there is persecution for many. Let me assure you that all of the redeemed are being persecuted one way or another this very moment. The devil is using all kinds of ways, he knows them all and works 24/7/365 and it's like a shodow that is always behind the believers. Alot of christians without knowing have fallen in the tramp of the devil. It's sad to see defeat in so many people that should live in continual victory over whats wrong, and the flesh because of what the Lord did for us on the Cross of Calvery. His main purpose is that everyone who reads this book will be blessed and have a positive reaction. No matter where you are in any part of the world, even if you are in prison because of your faith in Jesus Christ. Today there are children of God in prison, and their only crime is to believe in their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all their heart.
What the critics are saying about "Just Wait Until We Get Home": "It looks like a really great book...judging it by its cover. I haven't actually read it yet, but I hope to soon."--Boston Accent & Times Tribune "A subtle murder mystery with deep, complex characters and an interesting, involved subplot make this story a real suspense-filled page turner...or no, wait, hold the line a second, that's a different book entirely. Uhm, I believe we have some sort of mix up here. Sorry about that. Nevermind "--Southern Drawl & Globe Gazette "The book "Just Wait Until We Get Home " is an abomination. It is in no way representative of the people of the great Midwest, the heartland of our country. We are not all vandals and criminals. I think Tristram Hoosier should get a day job."--Midwestern Twang & Town Crier In Tristram Hoosier's second book about his family and growing up in Gary, Indiana, a neighbor's garage burns down, a grandmother reminisces about how Tristram's great-grandfather was arrested during Prohibition, an aunt makes a drug bust, a neighbor kid builds a real, working cannon in metal shop and a church bake sale turns into a disaster. "Just Wait Until We Get Home " clearly illustrates that it's never too early to start procrastinating.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
The characters portrayed in this book of short stories provides both erotic and challenging experiences in the most whimsical way. She forces you to imagine you're actually in the moment of her passion, frustration or empathy for whatever is happening during that particular moment. Her drive is to make you feel things that are sometimes relative to real life issues.
This book is a collection of 3 short stories: a blend of romance, suspense, horror, religion, and mystery. Forbidden Waters Left Hidden: a twin sister's deception and jealousy leads to murder. Aleisha pieces out the puzzle. Later, Aleisha learns to survive after all the deceit, pain, and secrets that were left hidden. Mystic Realms: Vashti becomes suspicious and curious about the death of her unknown aunt. Later, Vashti is able to get answers to this mysterious death of her aunt by conjuring up her spirit from the dead. Vashti decision relies on being with her beloved aunt, to give up her own life, or to loose someone that means the world to her. What price will she have to pay for what she has brought forth to the world of the living? Creepin whose Sleepin: Getting Away with Murder: a mother's past that reflects and has a strong affect on her daughter's life. Leondra leaves home at 18 years of age to live with her finance. Later, she gives birth to a beautiful daughter. Will her finance find out about her deepest secrets and her past life? She falls into a trap of deception. Will her secrets be exposed
A masterful collection of stories that showcases one of the country's most beloved and acclaimed writers--award-winning author, Walter Mosley. Bestselling author Walter Mosley has proven himself a master of narrative tension, both with his extraordinary fiction and gripping writing for television. The Awkward Black Man collects seventeen of Mosley's most accomplished short stories to showcase the full range of his remarkable talent. Mosley presents distinct characters as they struggle to move through the world in each of these stories--heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved, and, on the whole, odd. He overturns the stereotypes that corral black male characters and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these unique individuals. In "The Good News Is," a man's insecurity about his weight gives way to a serious illness and the intense loneliness that accompanies it. Deeply vulnerable, he allows himself to be taken advantage of in return for a little human comfort in a raw display of true need. "Pet Fly," previously published in the New Yorker, follows a man working as a mailroom clerk for a big company--a solitary job for which he is overqualified--and the unforeseen repercussions he endures when he attempts to forge a connection beyond the one he has with the fly buzzing around his apartment. And "Almost Alyce" chronicles failed loves, family loss, alcoholism, and a Zen approach to the art of begging that proves surprisingly effective. Touching and contemplative, each of these unexpected stories offers the best of one of our most gifted writers. |
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