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.
Lena Gray was a happy go lucky beautiful lady that also had a secret she kept from everyone. Dr. Jay is a cruel hearted murderer that is serving life in prison. But what is more joyful, happy and relaxing than a day of fishing with father and son. This book is of love, laughter, murder and suspense, happy times and sad times.

"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.

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

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.

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.

George MacDonald is famous for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels. He was a great inspiration to many writers of his time including C. S. Lewis, who wrote "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours later, I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." G. K. Chesterton said that The Princess and the Goblin was a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence." His four best known fantasy novels for adults, are available here in one volume. The Light Princess is cursed by a witch and loses her "gravity" becoming silly, having neither physical nor spiritual weight. This is an engaging story that teaches us about the beauty of sacrificial love. In Cross Purposes the fairy Peaseblossom and the goblin Toadstool set off to lure a girl and a boy to Fairyland because the Queen is bored - her subjects are too well-behaved to be amusing. In Phantastes a young man finds himself on a long journey through a fantasy land on a quest that must end with the ultimate joyful surrender of the self. In Lilith the hero follows an old man through a mirror and nothing in his life is ever the same again.

Selected from a survey of more than five hundred English professors, short storywriters, and novelists, this revised and updated second edition features fifty remarkable stories written by a wide spectrum of stylistically and culturally diverse authors.

Russell Banks - Donald Barthelme - Rick Bass - Richard Bausch - Charles Baxter - Amy Bloom - T. C. Boyle - Kevin Brockmeier - Robert Olen Butler - Sandra Cisneros - Peter Ho Davies - Janet Desaulniers - Junot Diaz - Anthony Doerr - Stuart Dybek - Deborah Eisenberg - Richard Ford - Mary Gaitskill - Dagoberto Gilb - Ron Hansen - A. M. Homes - Mary Hood - Denis Johnson - Edward P. Jones - Thom Jones - Jamaica Kincaid - Jhumpa Lahiri - David Leavitt - Kelly Link - Reginald McKnight - David Means - Susan Minot - Rick Moody - Bharati Mukherjee - Antonya Nelson - Joyce Carol Oates - Tim O'Brien - Daniel Orozco - Julie Orringer - ZZ Packer - E. Annie Proulx - Stacey Richter - George Saunders - Joan Silber - Leslie Marmon Silko - Susan Sontag - Amy Tan - Melanie Rae Thon - Alice Walker - Steve Yarbrough

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.

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.

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

Piracy has been around as long as there have been ships plying the seas with anything that might be valuable enough to take by force. Piracy will still be around when merchant vessels are traveling the galaxy with cargoes of potential plunder. Explore the past, present, and future of our favorite scallywags in these 24 amazing tales of bravado, daring, and dastardly deeds committed by the legendary pirates. Good luck, and may the wind be in your favor, blowing you toward good pickings, and a safe harbor.

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.