Short Story - Ages 13+: When Jimmy wastes the money he was given to buy his little brother a birthday present, he talks a strange vendor at the local Flea Market into selling him a set of Disappearing Ink markers with the little change he has left over. Hoping his mother doesn't realize he wasted the money is the least of his problems when his little brother discovers that while the ink may disappear, the markers aren't exactly as advertised, and neither boy will ever be the same.

A man mourning the loss of his wife, left to take care of himself and his young son Caleb, comes face to face with more darkness when a boy who appears from the outdoor shadows comes calling at Caleb's window every night. Can the man maintain his sanity and protect Caleb at the same time?

Five old friends sit around a campfire telling stories that fail to impress one of the members. When the sixth and newest member of the group decides to tell them a story from his childhood, the story of The Smoldering Man, nothing will ever be the same again. After there is doubt as to the truth of the tale, the friends get more than they bargained for when The Smoldering Man waits in the fire, ready to be called up from his flaming hell again.

Reading Level: Ages 10 and up. Nick and Joey May, brothers, troublemakers, and adventurers... When older brother Nick accidentally hits a baseball into the yard of Miss Yaga, who everyone in the neighborhood knows is an evil witch who loves to turn little boys into creatures that are never to be seen again, the brothers find themselves on the quest of a lifetime. Joey's mouth, which never shuts, gets him in trouble, as the neighbor is older and more evil than the neighborhood children coul...

Short Story - WARNING! GRAPHIC (i.e. Realistic) VIOLENCE! How far will a man go when he finds his brother in trouble with a local mob boss, and how much of himself will he give up in order to save him?When a man finds his brother being beaten and threatened with death by a local mob boss and his thugs, the man is forced to call up skills he possesses but does not like to use in order to save his brother's life. When he is forced to pit his skills in an illegal cage fight against a ...

WARNING! VERY GRAPHIC GORE AND HUMOR! Not for the weak of stomach. Not for those without a sense of humor.Management is a satirical, and sometimes over the top grotesquely (and vomitously insane), look at the way slackers can sometimes rise to the top, while the hard workers are stuck at the bottom. Also, when the two live together, and one is a zombie, things have a way of getting out of contr

A man, dead to the world, sits in a cafe with his brand new face and his past behind him. Setting out to enjoy the freedom of anonymity and forget his violent past, he just wants to be left alone... but a simple walk to his hotel brings out his true nature, new face or not.

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A fascinating and dramatic investigation into the events that led to Winston Churchill becoming Prime Minister against the odds.‘A gripping story of Churchill’s unlikely rise to power’ ObserverLondon, May 1940. Britain is under threat of invasion and Neville Chamberlain’s government is about to fall. It is hard for us to imagine the Second World War without Winston Churchill taking the helm, but in Six Minutes in May Nicho...

'A NEW DARK CLASSIC' Molly O'Neill, on The Black HungerIn the cold, still depths of Lake Superior it waits. It hungers. It hates.Gary has escaped the clutches of his narrow-minded home town, working through addiction to build a life for himself and his partner Tim. He pushes the past from his mind, estranging himself from his father and grandfather.But the lake hasn't forgotten about Gary, nor have the dark things that dwel...

St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls is a beloved publication that has captivated young readers with its engaging stories and illustrations. This particular volume features a variety of tales that inspire imagination and creativity among children. The magazine is known for its high-quality content, including adventure stories, educational articles, and poetry, all tailored to entertain and enlighten its audience. The vibrant illustrations complement the text, making it a visually appea...

As the podcast studies field continues to gain momentum both within academia and in practice, scholars have been mapping and exploring the podcasting landscape from a variety of perspectives. This edited volume highlights the diverse spaces that podcasts embody and create, amplifying the unique and understudied perspectives and voices of podcasting. Through a multitude of interdisciplinary approaches, contributors explore the various cultural, racial, and identity-based markers undergirdin...