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Jerome Searing, soldado raso y valiente explorador de los federales, tendrá una misión cuyo fin no hubiera podido imaginar. Además de los evidentes méritos narrativos del cuento, el título de Uno de los desaparecidos prefigura el final de su autor, Ambrose Bierce, quien desapareció en México, en 1913, sin dejar rastros.

Esta breve, pero inteligente obra, describe de forma suspicaz el trato mediante cartas de los petersburgueses. Con este relato crítico, el escritor ruso transmite al lector de una forma irónica el funcionamiento burocrático de la importante capital rusa y el carácter de muchos de los ciudadanos de la misma.

Bola de Sebo de Guy de Maupassant es un cuento ambientado durante la guerra franco-prusiana. Explora las complejidades de la naturaleza humana y la hipocresía social cuando los pasajeros de un autocar enfrentan dilemas morales y prejuicios sociales.

El relato histórico de Alejo Carpentier El Camino de Santiago narra la historia de un soldado español del siglo XVI, Juan, que emprende una peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela. A partir de Amberes, en el insurgente Flandes, pierde su camino y llega finalmente a Sevilla y América, donde su destino será cumplido.

Una de las 100 historias cortas incluidas en El Decameron. Se sitúa en el quinto día y relata los pormenores de un amor no correspondido.

Nine short pieces of fiction constructed around 170 years of North American history and interspersed at intervals by fourteen poems. The first story is a fictional account of the first European to reach the Pacific coast of Canada. Following are fictional pictures of the winners and losers who became builders of North America and thus, eventually, all winners and though they didn’t know it or want it, builders of what exists today.

Agustina de Villeblanche plantea el tema de la homosexualidad de una forma natural, atrevida y espontánea. El filósofo y autor francés nos muestra a través de la joven, bella y rica Agustina, una moral realmente comprometida en la Francia de finales del siglo XVIII; sin embargo, el ingenio del marqués consigue conquistarnos con un relato que rebosa simpatía, amor por la vida y sus pequeños placeres.

Esta historia distópica se centra en la vida de una familia rural y pobre en España que es víctima de la modernidad y la industrialización.

In Teeth in the Hedgerow, giants, púcas, and fairies roam the forests and streets of Ireland, in search of the things they need. Blood, body parts, love and obsession from beyond the grave, or maybe just some good drugs and a good time? You won't get out without losing something dear to you, but be careful the thing you lose isn't your life!

O Lapso é um conto de Machado de Assis que mergulha nos dilemas morais e nas complexidades da psique humana. A história acompanha Dr. Armando, um médico que comete um erro fatal durante uma cirurgia, resultando na morte de um paciente. Consumido pela culpa, ele passa a questionar sua própria integridade e a enfrentar uma crescente deterioração psicológica. O lapso que dá nome ao conto não é apenas um erro técnico, mas simboliza uma profunda crise moral que desencadeia uma espiral de autodestruição.

Venture into the untamed wilderness of the Montana Rockies of the 1870's, where the legend of Mountain Man Jack Freeman and his loyal moose, Baby, was born. In this captivating collection of three short stories, witness the extraordinary bonds of friendship, courage, and love that thrive amidst the breathtaking beauty and challenges of the great outdoors. In the first tale, follow Jack and Baby as they navigate treacherous mountain passes and evade the watchful gaze of predators, their unwavering trust and camaraderie the key to their survival.

Работу над романом Они сражались за Родину Михаил Шолохов начал ещё в 1942 году и с перерывами продолжал до 1969 года. Незадолго до смерти писатель сжег рукопись, и от романа сохранились лишь отдельные главы. Но даже в неполном виде роман «Они сражались за Родину» оказывает невероятное впечатление на читателя, ведь Шолохов с поразительной достоверностью показывает обстановку в рядах Красной Армии в первые годы войны, мысли простых солдат, тяжело переживающих отступление, и как вчерашние мирные граждане постепенно превращались в закаленных бойцов, готовых защищать родной дом любой ценой.

Jerry got caught up in a war he wanted no part of; one that left him paralyzed from the waist down on the day of Lee’s surrender. Now he stood the risk of losing his ranch if he wasn’t married by the deadline. But what woman wanted a man who may never walk again? Leanne was left destitute as the war raged. Her hometown was now taken over by a wealthy criminal…and he had his sights set on her.

भारतावर अनेक परकीय आक्रमकांनी सत्ता गाजवली. कपटी औरंगजेब व धूर्त इंग्रजांनी ह्या देशातील रयतेचे अतोनात हाल...

Levi found out how much void a woman could fill in his heart. But the heartache and betrayal wasn’t worth it. He was better off alone…wasn’t he?

*Note: this is a prequel related to the Devil & Angel stories. Tall, dark and devilishly handsome footman Kent Lynch takes the new hall-boy, young comely Gavin under his wing… brooding his with instruction in his duties and methods, and giving him discipline when needed, which Gavin quite enjoys. In the grand, bustling halls of Westbury Estate, a tale of forbidden love and unexpected connection unfolds. At the center of this story are Kent, a seasoned and disciplined servant, and Gavin, a young hall boy whose arrival at the estate brightens footman Kent Lynch's days… and nights.

A novella exploring the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this addictive story offers a mix of comedy, conspiracy and Chicagoans that provides listeners a fresh perspective on a long-held belief. “I love history! And, being a former Girl Scout who sang the camp song about ‘Old Lady O’Leary’ as a little girl, I wondered often if the story was made up or real,” the artistpreneur confesses.

Dive into a world of laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt connections with this delightful audiobook, crafted especially for seniors. Each story is brought to life through engaging narration, offering lighthearted yet meaningful tales that entertain, inspire, and uplift.

Regret. It is a feeling that knows no bounds, an emotion that transcends time, place, and the very limits of human achievement. In "Tears of the Titans," you are invited to embark on a groundbreaking exploration of the profound regrets that haunted the lives of some of history's most iconic figures. From the sorrowful reflections of Mahatma Gandhi on the partition of India to the soul-searching of Napoleon Bonaparte on his decision to invade Moscow, each story offers an intimate glimpse into the hearts and minds of those who shaped our world.

This short story is about the facts that have to deal with The Miami Children's home. Some things that went on there are quite shocking and you may find quite interesting. This was written so that people would not forget about the home and the things that went on there. The story is dedicated to all the kids who lived there over the years.