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"Twice-Told Tales" is a collection of short stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first edition of the collection was published in 1837, and a revised and expanded edition was released in 1842.The stories in "Twice-Told Tales" explore various themes, including the moral and psychological complexities of human nature, the consequences of sin, and the presence of the supernatural in everyday life. Many of the stories are set in Hawthorne's native New England and often draw on the region's history and Puritan heritage.Some of the notable stories in the collection include "The Minister's Black Veil," "The Birth-Mark," "Young Goodman Brown," and "Rappaccini's Daughter." These tales are celebrated for their exploration of dark and symbolic themes, reflecting Hawthorne's interest in the human conscience and the effects of guilt and sin."Twice-Told Tales" is considered a significant work in American literature, showcasing Hawthorne's skill in crafting short fiction and establishing his reputation as a master of the short story genre.

"There shall be no victory for the wolves, there is only me!"¿Marcos the Spartan, later known as Lupernikes; said the be so dour he makes Kalliades look cheerful. He enjoys his laconic reputation. He has earned it. A brutal punishment which he metes out for a terrible crime catches Alexander's attention and becomes, in part responsible for Marcos being made a great offer; to become the first of the Ten Thousand. What he does not know is that he will also be the guinea pig for The Ritual of the Kalshodar. Learn about the actual Ritual although you might want to skip that part. First he cooks lunch for Sham, then he causes him lose it....¿The gaps are starting to be filled in and, of course there are other novellas coming but; how much will get answered and how much will just lead to even more questions?

A Treasury of Tales is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

Forgotten human colony is rediscovered, some survivors remain, but some are no longer human. The captain of the last starship brings them all aboard anyway. What could go wrong?

"Supplément au Voyage de Bougainville" est une ¿uvre écrite par le philosophe et écrivain français Denis Diderot. Il a été rédigé dans la seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle, mais il n'a pas été publié de son vivant en raison de ses aspects controversés.Ce texte est un dialogue entre deux personnages, un Tahitien et un Français, qui discutent des différences culturelles et des points de vue sur la société. L'¿uvre explore la question de la moralité, de la civilisation et des rapports entre les cultures européennes et polynésiennes à l'époque de l'exploration.Denis Diderot était un des philosophes majeurs de l'époque des Lumières en France et l'un des principaux contributeurs de l'Encyclopédie. "Supplément au Voyage de Bougainville" s'inscrit dans le contexte de la philosophie des Lumières, remettant en question les préjugés et les valeurs de l'époque, tout en encourageant la tolérance et la compréhension interculturelle. Il est reconnu pour sa réflexion sur le relativisme culturel et la manière dont les sociétés européennes percevaient d'autres cultures lors de l'exploration du monde.

In this highly-anticipated new action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor... With a premise that recalls Battle Angel Alita and kinetic battles reminiscent of Attack on Titan, Gachiakuta is a must-read for fans of dark, dystopian fantasies like Deadman Wonderland! Hoping to find a way back to the Sphere, Rudo returned with The Cleaners to their HQ. Unfortunately, the one person who might have had answers, their boss, was out of town. In an effort to be useful, he volunteered himself for what should have been a simple job. But it turns out that using his newfound powers is harder than it looks! To make matters worse, there's a dangerous group called "Raiders" who have their sights set on Rudo, and they'll do anything to get their hands on him...

THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE STYLISH TALE OF A WORLD BEREFT OF COLOR! The first Mercy Pulse robbed the world of color, leaving humanity mutated in its wake. Now, using the power of their "Divine Chroma," the Iodopsy Order are on the verge of engineering a second Mercy Pulse. Driven by the madness of their faith, they don't care what the consequences might be for the human race. Avidia narrowly prevailed against the Order's sapphire-tinted god, but now he's grievously wounded and cut off from all his friends. To rescue Chie, he's ready to launch an all-out war against the Order, before calamity descends upon the world! The final volume!

Nevermore is a dark, historical fantasy filled with romance, southern charm, and all the trappings of a classic historical romance. Walking the line between the occult, the paranormal, and the reality of 1800s life in The Great Dismal Swamp, Nevermore is also chock full of action and adventure. Follow Edgar Allan Poe and Lenore into The Great Dismal Swamp and experience one version of the birth of Poe's famous poem, "The Raven." On the banks of Lake Drummond, on the edge of The Great Dismal Swamp, there is a tree in the shape of a woman. One dark, moonlit night, two artists met at The Lake Drummond Hotel, built directly on the borderline of North Carolina and Virginia. One was a young woman with the ability to see spirits trapped in trees and stone, anchored to the earth beyond their years. Her gift was to draw them, and then to set them free. The other was a dark man, haunted by dreams and visions that brought him stories of sadness and pain, and trapped in a life between the powers he sensed all around him, and a mundane existence attended by failure. They were Eleanore MacReady, Lenore, to her friends, and a young poet named Edgar Allan Poe, who traveled with a crow that was his secret, and almost constant companion, a bird named Grimm for the talented brothers of fairy-tale fame. Their meeting drew them together in vision, and legend, and pitted their strange powers and quick minds against the depths of the Dismal Swamp itself, ancient legends, and time. Once, upon a shoreline dreary, there was a tree. This is her story. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This novel is a direct spin-off from "Kali's Tale," the fourth book in the DeChance Chronicles - initially it was going to be the prologue to book V - but is now a fully separated, stand-alone work - though the stories tie together, and are all one big story - as novels, over time, tend to become. Book One, "Heart of a Dragon," is only .99 and books 2-4 are now available in a single omnibus edition. If you enjoy Nevermore, you may find The DeChance Chronicles to your liking. Book V - "A Midnight Dreary," draws directly on elements of Nevermore.

CodeBlade is a small-scale tabletop brawler miniature wargame set in a near-future cyberpunk version of our world. Even with a small setup, It challenges players to use all of their strategic ability.

"... [a] harrowing dystopian novel about the downward spiral of a seaside town that becomes infected by a mysterious ocean-borne contagion."--Provided by publisher.

In this haunting novel, a young woman named Mary discovers a mysterious portal in her bedroom wall. As she ventures deeper into this strange world, she finds herself confronting the dark secrets of her past and struggling to understand the true nature of reality itself. Moffett's subtle and evocative prose makes this a journey readers won't soon forget.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

From bold new literary voice, C.A. Lynne, Ellipsis is a science fiction short story collection which explores the fragility and ambiguity of lives in transition through intimate narratives tinged with emotional depth.

Charity Anthology on sale for a limited time only!In the bleak expanse of a dystopian Earth, where the sky is permanently smudged with industrial grime and the metallic taste of the air settles on tongues like radioactive snowflakes, Symador's towering walls stand sentry, protecting the inhabitants from the ever-increasing radiation beyond.From compulsory tests of magical ability to secret watchers keeping record, terrorist threats to acts of redemption, 11 authors offer their interpretations of life in the sand-covered city.Featuring Stories by:J.P McDonald, Kate Schumacher, Liv Evans, Kristen Dovnik, G.R. Thomas, Judy Liu, Danielle Hughes, Emmie Hamilton, EA Robins, Katie Civitelli, Victoria Jade MossProudly SupportingMiracle Babies FoundationMiracle Babies Foundation is Australia's leading organisation supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them. Every year in Australia around 48,000 newborn babies require the help of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN). 27,000 of these babies are born premature and up to 1,000 babies lose their fight for life. For families, the experience of having a baby come into the world not as expected or planned is life-changing. Without support, this overwhelming and traumatic experience can have lifelong effects on the emotional well-being of these miracle families. It affects the entire family unit. That is why we have decided to donate all online proceeds to The Miracle Babies Foundation.Miracle Babies provides support to families of premature and sick newborns through our NurtureProgram, including our NurtureLine (24 Hour Family Support Line 1300 622 243), NurtureTime (in-hospital emotional support) and NurtureGroups (community play and support groups, for after discharge). Your support will also help the continued distribution of our family NurtureProgram Resources, via hospitals.

"Pierre et Jean" is a novel written by the French author Guy de Maupassant, first published in 1888. The novel is a classic work of French literature and is often regarded as one of Maupassant's masterpieces.The story revolves around the lives of two brothers, Pierre and Jean Roland, who are inextricably linked to their family and their father's legacy. The family's dynamics are disrupted when a mysterious inheritance reveals long-buried secrets, leading to jealousy, resentment, and emotional turmoil. "Pierre et Jean" explores themes of family, identity, jealousy, and the human capacity for deceit.In addition to "Pierre et Jean," Guy de Maupassant is known for his mastery of the short story genre. Many of his short stories, such as "The Necklace," "Boule de Suif," and "The Horla," are celebrated for their keen observations of human nature and society. Maupassant's works often reflect the social and psychological complexities of his time and have had a lasting impact on French literature.

The chilling story humanity hopes never actually happensSixty tons of cosmic dust fall on the earth every dayWhat would happen if some of it was sentient?What if it wanted to live, even if you were dying?Jed, Ezake, Cheri, Samir, Marilyn, Barry, Joshua & BrianEight people connected by a unique eventWhat would you do if you were them?