By the time my papers had been located and the form filled and stamped by the jury and my luggage had been found and loaded on a three-wheeled cart, Joe's sun was setting. A guard who talked enough to reveal that his name was Smith guided me through the stifling streets. Already the dark nebula was visible and thunderclouds on the horizon added to the possibility that the sky was having convulsions.Smith helped me pull the cart up a ramp to the planked walk of the outer wall. Guard...

This week, we have original tales from Veronica Leigh (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Phyllis Ann Karr, plus great modern tales from Simon Wood (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and Norman Spinrad. Plus the usual range of classics which you (hopefully) haven’t seen before. Good stuff!

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names A Royal Prisoner [Marcel Allain] The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Man Who Was Thursday: a Nightmare [G.K Chesterton] The Hound of the Baskervilles,The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [Arthur Conan Doyle] The Nebuly Coat [John Meade Falkner] The Chestermarke Instinct,The Middle of Things,The Orange-Yellow Diamond,The Paradise Mystery [Joseph Smith Fletcher] Helen Vardon's Confession,The Singing Bone{R. Austin Freem...

Tales of Old New York: A 40-Book Collection is an enthralling compendium that transports readers to the bustling streets and intimate corners of New York City. This collection is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together the trials, dreams, and everyday lives of New Yorkers, offering a window into the city's enduring allure and complex history. With standout stories that capture the highs and lows of urban existence, from children trying to earn a dime by selling newspapers on the street to ...

New York Narratives: A 40-Book Library of Old New York Stories & Novels presents a compelling tapestry of urban life, threading together the vibrant hustle and transformative tales of Old New York. This anthology combines a rich diversity of literary styles, ranging from the gritty realism of city life to the romantic and social complexities that color the metropolis. It stands as a monumental tribute to the cultural and literary dynamics of an era when New York was both a beacon of promis...