This anthology collects all 25 original stories from the fourth year of Diabolical Plots, an online magazine of science fiction and fantasy. Manuals for memory tourism, a secret order of monks that tries to use a scriptural technicality to put off the end of the world indefinitely, a friendly nonbinary tank at a science fiction convention, a questionable academic paper published at a university of magic, living fossils awakened when the coal formed of them burns. The stories vary from humo...

In 1798 Robert Morris—“financier of the American Revolution,” confidant of George Washington, former U.S. senator—plunged from the peaks of wealth and prestige into debtors' prison and public contempt. How could one of the richest men in the United States, one of only two founders who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, suffer such a downfall? This book examines for the first time the extravagant Philadelphia town ho...

In 'Crainquebille, Putois, Riquet and Other Profitable Tales', François-Anatole Thibault, known primarily by his pen name Anatole France, weaves a compelling tapestry of allegorical and satirical narratives that reflect the social realities of late 19th-century France. Rich with humor and philosophical undertones, the collection features characters who grapple with moral dilemmas and societal constraints, emblematic of France's evolving identity during this period. France's prose is charac...

Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of addiction? Are you tired of losing money, damaging relationships, and feeling like there's no way out? Look no further than "Quit Playing Around: A Foolish Guide to Beating Your Gambling Addiction," written by the experienced and empathetic author, Ryan Scott.Ryan knows what it's like to struggle with gambling addiction. He spent over 10 years of his life in the grips of addiction, losing everything he had in the process. But...

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 - 1881), Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. Engaging with a variety of philosophical and religious themes, the works of Dostoevsky explore human psychology in the turbulent political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of nineteenth century Russia. and engage with a variety of philosophical and religious themes. The 1877 short story ‘The Dream of a Ridiculous Man’, examines the experiences of a man who decides that...

A European businessman and his Malayan wife have a daughter, Nina. A Malayan prince comes to do trade with the businessman and falls in love with the daughter. Conflict arises when other influences cause distrust in the business partnership and the daughter runs off to be with the prince.