"You like it darker? Fine, so do I," writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life--both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King...

"This unique collection of newly translated short stories offers a taste of classic and contemporary French science fiction to English-language readers. These stories cover a range of fascinating topics including simulated reality, speciesism, ecology, and transhumanism-all while exploring universal themes of belonging, death, and identity. Some of the authors featured in this anthology, like Julia Verlanger, Sylvie Denis, or Jean-Claude Dunyach,...

"A girl receives a bedtime visit from a drunken party guest, who will haunt her fantasies for years. A young mother discovers underneath the wallpaper a striking portrait that awakens inconvenient desires. A divorced man distracts himself from the mess he?s made by flirting with a stranger. These intimate, immersive stories explore life?s watershed moments, in which seemingly insignificant details - a pot of hyacinths, a freshly painted yellow wall...

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Russian. Short Stories in Russian for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating...

"A magnetic debut collection of stories about the daily lives of girls and women in rural America"--

A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive.

"Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for teen female players, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat or just reveling in the love of the game, these stories address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as they compete, persevere,...

Get ready for an exhilirating rollercoaster ride through strange history! Are you searching for a gift that will light up your child's eyes, spark their imagination, and provide endless hours of fun? Well, Look no further. "Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In" is the book you've been searching for. This book is chock-full of enthralling nonfiction short stories that will not...

The kids in these humorous short stories each have a minor superpower they're learning to live with. One can shape-shift--but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell whether an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of the animals in the pet store! But what these stories are really about is their young protagonists "owning" a power that contributes to their individuality, that allows them to find their...