Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job—entering via the roof, the weird stacks of old books and even older scrolls, the seemingly incorporeal voices he hears from time to time—but its pretty hard to ignore being pulled under Lake Michigan by... mermaids? Worse yet, this happens in front of his new crush, Leo, the dreamy football star who just moved to town. Fantastic. When he discovers his eccentric employer Pavel Chudinov is an intermediary between the human world and its myths, Bridger is plunged into a world of pixies, werewolves, and Sasquatch. The realm of myths and magic is growing increasingly unstable, and it is up to Bridger to ascertain the cause of the chaos, eliminate the problem, and help his boss keep the real world from finding the world of myths. Views: 403
New in the best-selling series of Unpublished Letters, this is a year in review made up of the wry and astute observations of the unpublished Telegraph letter writers.In a year in which even the most seasoned commentators have struggled to keep pace with the news cycle, letter writers to The Daily Telegraph have once again provided their refreshing take on events. Readers of the Telegraph Letters Page will be fondly aware of the eclectic combination of learned wisdom, wistful nostalgia and robust good sense that characterise its correspondence.But what of the 95% of the paper's huge postbag that never sees the light of day? Some of the best letters inevitably arrive too late for the 24/7 news cycle, or don't quite fit with the rest of the day's selection. Others are just a little too whimsical, or indeed too risque, to publish in a serious newspaper. And more than a few are completely and utterly (and wonderfully) mad. Thankfully Iain Hollingshead is on-hand to give the... Views: 403
"Houarner, always a maestro of the "smart" horror tale, further hones his art in this scary provocative nod to The Thousand and One Nights and other ancient traditions of phantasmal story-telling. Chock full the macabre and populated by the arabesque horrors of a culture far older than ours, this great new work by Houarner is a Must Read for all venturers into weird fiction."— Edward Lee, author of White Trash Gothic and City Infernal__________________________________Once and now, a little girl who plays with ghosts and spirits is lost in the desert...No family, no friends, just memories of an old life in a world of cities and cars, and a head full of visions and dreams that don't belong in the world.She likes to tell stories.She stinks of camel.Once, she will say, "The scorpion was not always a creature of pain, just as each of us was not always what we have become."Many times, she wonders what she is worth to the living who sell her, buy and steal her, to the spirits and ghosts... Views: 403
A haunted castle full of suspects and an eccentric ghost who refuses to rest. Lorna Shadow has a challenge on her hands this time!Lorna is excited, and little nervous, about starting a new job at Gillan Castle, rumored to be the most haunted place in the country. But when her first day reveals the ghost of eccentric former owner Leo Babbington, she must help him to figure out who killed him and why they did it.Leo's beloved cat sanctuary is also under threat, with his widow threatening to have them all removed, and Lorna refuses to abandon the unloved furballs.With Lorna fighting to help Leo, save the cats, and make sure Zach and their house hunting doesn't get forgotten, she has a fight on her hands!Join Lorna, Flipper, and Helen in this new cozy ghost mystery and puzzle through the many suspects lurking in the castle before discovering who killed Leo and whether the cats will be saved.This fun, clean cozy mystery is full of light-hearted adventure, mystery, and a dash of romance.Ghostly Business is book five in the Lorna Shadow series. Other books in the series include:Ghostly MannersGhostly SecretsGhostly GamesGhostly Affairs Views: 403
Detective Dent Miller hunts killers on the rain-soaked streets of Portland. Now they are hunting him. Miller believes he's trying to solve yet another murder case, but he soon stumbles on a shocking secret. Framed for trying to kill his partner, Dent Miller is a man in free fall. He may have to tear the whole city down to find the truth. Can an honest man win against rich, powerful enemies that will do anything to hide the truth? Do you like action that is "non-stop, gritty, and believable?" Do you like thrillers that are "realistic and intense?" Download this gritty thriller, strap yourself in, and cancel your appointments, because you'll keep turning pages until you reach the explosive end. Views: 402
A collection of poems, essays, and short stories, many guaranteed to bring you tears, while others will inspire, encourage, and bring you to your feet. From 'The Artist' to 'A Stranger's Love' there something for everyone in this collection that spans over three years of the author's life.A collection filled with poems, short stories, and essays covering a variety of topics, but all guaranteed to make you think. From the thought provoking story 'The Pool of Reflection' to 'When I Look At You,' Soul Reflection has something for every reader. If you're looking for something to inspire you 'Shine' and 'Goodbye' are great poems to start with, and 'A Stranger's Love' will leave you in tears. Spanning over three years of the author's life, you will find yourself in the valleys Ireland, your breath catching as you read 'Moment' and 'Where the Heart is' will have you reaching for a tissue. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, this book will inspire, encourage, and move you think thoughts you've never had before. Views: 402
"Chamber Music" is a collection of poems by James Joyce, originally composed of thirty-four love poems. Although it is widely reported that the title refers to the sound of urine tinkling in a chamber pot, this is a later Joycean embellishment, lending an earthiness to a title first suggested by his brother Stanislaus and which Joyce had come to dislike: "The reason I dislike Chamber Music as a title is that it is too complacent." "Pomes Penyeach" is a collection of thirteen short poems written by James Joyce. It was written over a twenty-year period from 1904 to 1924. Although paid scant attention on its initial publication, this slender volume has proven surprisingly durable, and a number of its poems continue to appear in anthologies to this day. James Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early 20th century. Content: Chamber Music Pomes Penyeach Hue's Hue? or Dalton's Dilemma Buy a book in brown paper As I was going to Joyce Saint James' Father O'Ford Humptydump Dublin squeaks through his norse Pennipomes Twoguineaseach Pour la rîme seulement A Portrait of the Artist as an Ancient Mariner Have you heard of one Humpty Dumpty Goodbye Zürich, I must leave you O, it is cold and still—alas! She is at peace where she is sleeping There was a kind lady called Gregory There was a young priest named Delaney There is a weird poet called Russell Have you heard of the admiral There once was a Celtic librarian I said: I will go down to where Though we are leaving youth behind The flower I gave rejected lies O, there are two brothers, the Fays C'era una volta, una bella bambina Dear, I am asking a favour The Holy Office Gas from a Burner There is a young gallant named Sax Claude Sykes Solomon Now let awhile my messmates be... Views: 402
Do you wanna hear a story? Well, of course, you do because everyone loves stories. Especially mine. Mine, of course, is a little bit interesting since the story is based on my life. Yeah, yeah, you might think how boring someone's life is, but oh no, not mine. My life is honestly like a rollercoaster that never goddamn stops. My life is so weird that it feels like God just wanted me to have some weird, funny life that will never stop until I guess the die I die. Yeah, well, I guess I can't do anything about that huh? Anyway, back to the story. Do you wanna hear it or not? Well, of course, you're gonna have to since I'm already gonna tell you about it and there's no stopping me. Oh, by the way, my name is— Views: 402
