Download or read book Costume of the Dead and Other Stories written by Eami Mathew and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different Indian scenarios expose a vast, unfamiliar lifestyle for non-Indian readers. This is imbibed from a mixed culture, different languages, strange mannerisms and food habits, foreign gods, local festivals, superstitions, and advanced technologies. India has become a land of puzzles to outsiders. Yet this is something worthwhile to look at, as the author says through her stories. Each story in Costume of the Dead and Other Stories is a memoir for a simple person she met with in the distant past or in the recent present. The characters, drawn straight from life, have grown in size and shape as the story proceeds. They establish their place in humanity by sharing the basic human emotions with their fellow beings. Each story stands either as a window opened to the reader to peep in or a door kept ajar to enter inside, if curious. The persistent diversity of stories makes them unique, the simplicity of narration makes them admirable, and the emotional bondage between beloved ones makes them all the more lovable.

Download or read book The Victorian Book of the Dead written by Chris Woodyard and published by Kestrel Publications (OH). This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macabre tales of death and mourning in Victorian America.

Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women written by Marie O'Regan and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25 chilling short stories by outstanding female writers. Women have always written exceptional stories of horror and the supernatural. This anthology aims to showcase the very best of these, from Amelia B. Edwards's 'The Phantom Coach', published in 1864, through past luminaries such as Edith Wharton and Mary Elizabeth Braddon, to modern talents including Muriel Gray, Sarah Pinborough and Lilith Saintcrow. From tales of ghostly children to visitations by departed loved ones, and from heart-rending stories to the profoundly unsettling depiction of extreme malevolence, what each of these stories has in common is the effect of a slight chilling of the skin, a feeling of something not quite present, but nevertheless there. If anything, this showcase anthology proves that sometimes the female of the species can also be the most terrifying . . .

Download or read book Ex Heroes written by Peter Clines and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book One in the EX Series The Mighty Dragon. Stealth. Gorgon. Regenerator. Cerberus. Zzzap. They were superheroes fighting to make Los Angeles a better place. Then the plague of living death spread. Billions died, civilization fell, and the City of Angels was left a desolate zombie wasteland. But the ex-humans aren’t the only threats the heroes face. Another group is amassing power . . . led by an enemy with the most terrifying ability of all.

Download or read book Clatter Bash written by Richard Keep and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a colorfully entertaining Day of the Dead celebration! Graveyard skeletons shake, rattle, and roll as a Mexican family marks the annual Day of the Dead holiday. At dusk on the holiday known as Day of the Dead, a Mexican family has set out fiesta offerings in the graveyard in hopes that departed loved ones may return to visit. The playful skeletons rise from their graves to celebrate with gusto. All night long, they sing, dance, dine, tell stories, and play games. As morning approaches, they give thanks to the stars for their night of fun, tidy up after themselves, and leave no trace of their "clatter bash" behind as they return to their coffins until next year's Day of the Dead. Author-illustrator Richard Keep's rollicking rhyme―sprinkled with Spanish words―captures the bone-rattling sounds and fun of the evening. An illustrated afterword gives information about the customs associated with el Día de los Muertos, a Mexican celebration of honoring relatives who have passed on.

Download or read book Toffle Towers 1 Fully Booked written by Tim Harris and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toffle Towers hotel has been run by a Toffle for over one hundred years – and it’s about to be inherited by the next generation. Chegwin Toffle is only ten years old. But he isn’t going to let that stop him from turning this run-down hotel into a success. Chegwin is determined to transform Toffle Towers from a boring hotel for grown-ups into an incredibly exciting destination for children (and their families). But running a hotel isn’t easy. Chegwin has a lot to learn, and his tendency to drift off into daydreams isn’t helping. Chegwin has plenty of ideas. But can he turn his madcap daydreams into reality?

Download or read book Off Sandy Hook and other stories written by Richard Dehan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Off Sandy Hook, and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by Irish author Clotilde Graves, penned under the pseudonym Richard Dehan. The collection contains 26 stories, among which you can find such famous works as "Off Sandy Hook" (an extended version was also published as a 1915 6-shilling novel by William Heinemann), "A Hindered Honeymoon," "The Devil and The Deep Sea," "Lady Clanbevan's Baby," "Under The Electrics," "The Evolution of The Fairest," and others.

Download or read book The cost of wings and other stories written by Richard Dehan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The cost of wings, and other stories" by Richard Dehan. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book A Capillary Crime and Other Stories written by Francis Davis Millet and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-19 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.

Download or read book Mme Tellier s Establishment A Family and Other Stories written by Guy de Maupassant and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Waking the Dead and Other Stories written by Yvette Tan and published by Anvil Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman is irresistibly drawn to the polluted Pasig River. A couple finds a baby on their doorstep that may not be human. The author of this book receives random phone calls from her dead father. And in this new edition, a B movie-inspired tale joins the ranks, told with the author’s signature meld of Filipino folk beliefs and modern settings. These are some of the stories in the critically acclaimed Waking the Dead and Other Stories, considered a significant work in Pinoy horror literature.

Download or read book Day of the Dead written by Sylvia Ji and published by . This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylvia Ji's haunting, seductive and psychedelically tinged portrayals of women offer a whole new slant on femininity, and blur the line between high and lowbrow art. The dominant influence on her work is La Calavera Catrina, the iconic skeleton dame of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, and her macabre, yet glamorous, take on the Sugar Skull tradition. This retrospective monograph offers a lavish overview of an artist who draws inspiration from life and death to create highly charged and darkly exotic work.

Download or read book Surly Tim and other stories written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 1969 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the eight short stories which are bound together under the title of "Surly Tim' and Other Stories," take in a wide range of subjects, while the characters are distinct and the individuals unlike, there is still a singular oneness in the artistic motive of them all, which gives to them a strong but subtle resemblance, and stamps them as the product of the same mind. "Surly Tim" is one of the most touching and powerful short stories ever to be read, but other stories like "Esmeralda," "Lodusky," " Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame," etc., show a literary power as varied in scene as it is remarkable in quality.

Download or read book A Desperate Character And Other Stories written by Ivan Turgenev and published by Namaskar Books. This book was released on 2024-10-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the poignant world of Ivan Turgenev with his captivating collection, "A Desperate Character and Other Stories." This anthology offers a glimpse into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the struggles of the heart. As Turgenev's narratives unfold, a compelling question emerges: What drives a person to the brink of despair, and how do their choices reflect the intricacies of the human experience? Each story within this collection reveals the delicate balance between love, loss, and longing, showcasing Turgenev’s masterful ability to portray the inner lives of his characters. Readers will be drawn into a world where moments of desperation lead to profound revelations and emotional awakenings. This edition revitalizes Turgenev’s timeless tales, making them accessible to modern readers while preserving the depth and nuance of his writing. The rich imagery and evocative language transport you to 19th-century Russia, inviting contemplation on universal themes that resonate across time. Are you prepared to explore the depths of human emotion in "A Desperate Character and Other Stories"? Engage with impactful passages that highlight the struggles and triumphs of ordinary individuals. Turgenev’s keen observations challenge you to reflect on your own experiences and the nature of desperation. This is your chance to delve into a classic collection that speaks to the heart of what it means to be human. Will you join Turgenev on this emotional journey and uncover the beauty within the struggle? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this compelling anthology. Purchase "A Desperate Character and Other Stories" now, and immerse yourself in the timeless tales of love and longing that continue to resonate today.

Download or read book A Killing in Costumes written by Zac Bissonnette and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stardom fades fast when you’re on the line for murder, in this debut cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Jenn McKinlay. Jay Allan and Cindy Cooper were soap opera stars in the late ’90s, a wholesome young husband-and-wife duo who combined musical talent with humor and charisma. When the truth about their sexual orientations came to light, their marriage and TV careers ended, but decades later they have remained friends. Together, they open Palm Springs’ chicest movie memorabilia store, Hooray for Hollywood--but no customers and dwindling finances spell trouble. A Hail Mary arrives in the form of Yana Tosh, a ninety-year-old diva of the silver screen who has amassed a valuable collection of costumes and props and is looking to sell. But first, Jay and Cindy have to beat their competition, a vice president from a mega-auction house with ten times their resources. And when he winds up dead, they become prime suspects in the murder. With their freedom and livelihoods on the line, Jay and Cindy desperately need to clear their names. There are plenty of other potential suspects, but they'll have to solve it soon before they're forced to trade in their vintage costume collection for two orange jumpsuits.

Download or read book Haggopian and Other Stories written by Brian Lumley and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2022-02-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the first American publication of Brian Lumley's ground-breaking, dead-waking, best-selling Necroscope in 1988—the first novel in a long-lived, much-loved series—this British author had for twenty years been earning himself something of a reputation writing short stories, novellas, and a series of novels set against H. P. Lovecraft's cosmic Cthulhu Mythos backdrop. A soldier in 1967, serving in Berlin with the Royal Military Police, Lumley jumpstarted his literary career by writing to August Derleth, the then-dean of macabre publishers at his home in Sauk City, Wisconsin, telling of his fascination with the Mythos, and purchasing books by the "Old Gentleman of Providence, RI." In addition, he sent a page or two of written work allegedly culled from the various forbidden or "black books" of the Mythos. Suitably impressed, the master of Arkham House invited Lumley to write something solid in the Mythos as a possible contribution to a new volume he was currently contemplating, to be titled—what else but?—Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos. And as might well be imagined, that set everything in motion. Years have passed since then and a good many words of Mythos fiction written, including critically acclaimed and award-nominated work, stories that have appeared in prestigious magazines such as Fantasy & Science Fiction, and hardcover volumes from publishers all over the world from the USA to China and the United Kingdom to Russia. Stories included in this collection: THE CALLER OF THE BLACK HAGGOPIAN CEMENT SURROUNDINGS THE HOUSE OF CTHULHU THE NIGHT SEA-MAID WENT DOWN NAME AND NUMBER RECOGNITION CURSE OF THE GOLDEN GUARDIANS AUNT HESTER THE KISS OF BUGG-SHASH DE MARIGNY’S CLOCK MYLAKHRION THE IMMORTAL THE SISTER CITY WHAT DARK GOD? THE STATEMENT OF HENRY WORTHY DAGON’S BELL THE THING FROM THE BLASTED HEATH DYLATH-LEEN THE MIRROR OF NITOCRIS THE SECOND WISH THE HYMN SYNCHRONICITY OR SOMETHING THE BLACK RECALLED THE SORCERER’S DREAM

Download or read book Three Virgins and Other Stories written by Manjula Padmanabhan and published by Zubaan. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author-artist Manjula Padmanabhan returns with ten stories: five new, five old, some dark, some funny, all edgy. A vampire visits New Delhi, a space traveler returns to her ancestral home, a character from an ancient epic is transported into the future... To each story Padmanabhan brings an unexpected twist, a touch of satire, a whiff of cynicism, a delicious undercurrent of dark humour. Drawing on her earlier, highly acclaimed anthology, Hot Death Cold Soup, and adding new stories to it, Padmanabhan presents a potent and sometimes disturbing collection that will leave readers asking for more. Published by Zubaan.