Ergebnis für "Aurora" in Anthologien & Kurzgeschichten

Follow the saga of Ezekiel Aurora, a man that has built a reputation as one of the most reliable middle men in the criminal underworld. Using his quick wits, he uncovers a devastating secret that would shake the very pillars of the world, fights a deadly cyborg assassin, and goes on a rampage to protect those he loves. The entire Aurora Chronicles in one book: Like Shadows in the Night, Like Tears in Rain and Like Lightning on a Wire.

The Earth Alliance rules 82 worlds, controlling an empire that spans a third of the Milky Way. But when its leaders stray too far from the democratic principles on which it was founded, one colony - one group of daring rebels - will risk everything in order to reclaim their freedom. Before Alex Solovy was a successful interstellar scout, she was building starships and planning for the day when she would fly one she called her own.

This collection of Catherine Asaro's show fiction contains five stories, including the Nebula Award-winning novella, Spacetime Pool, the Hugo and Nebula nominated novella Aurora in Four Voices, and an essay on Asaro's use of mathematics in her fiction.

I learned one lesson early in life: Trust no one. This isn't the first time I've woken up with a stranger looming over my bed. But unlike last time, this dangerous man swears he means me no harm. For some reason, I believe him. But I never expected to fall for him. He's more deadly than the men who kidnapped me, yet I've never felt safer. But is it all an illusion, or is this dark prince truly my white knight?

In Private Equity by Elle Spencer, Cassidy Bennett spends an unexpected evening at a lesbian nightclub with her notoriously reserved and demanding boss, successful venture capitalist Julia Whitmore. After seeing a different side of Julia, Cassidy can’t seem to shake her desire to know more. In Closed-Door Policy by Erin Zak, going back to college is never easy, but Caroline Stevens is prepared to work hard and change her life for the better. What she’s not prepared for is Dr. Atlanta Morris, her new professor whose tough demeanor is no match for Caroline’s burgeoning confidence.

"Sólo un poco" minirelato. Después de veinticinco años de matrimonio, Fulgencio descubrió que su mujer tenía un amante. Los mini-relatos o cuentos breves de Aurora fueron escritos a lo largo de una década bajo el lema "más sencillo". Edición con voz del autor.

This Christmas, escape into a world of romance with this delightful anthology of stories from Aurora Rosewood. In this collection, listeners will explore the joys of the holiday season through the eyes of two diverse couples as they embark on their own unique adventures of love, heartache, and redemption.

Conmovedores y profundos, estos relatos cuentan historias humanamente cercanas y geográficamente remotas: historias de mujeres que sufren lejos de su país de origen, historias de emigrantes que se encuentran a sí mismos en América, la tierra prometida.

Tradotta per la prima volta in italiano su Future Fiction, l'antologia "Festa di primavera" rappresenta un'ottima occasione per scoprire una delle migliori autrici di fantascienza contemporanea cinese. Nella raccolta sono contenuti "L’estate di Tongtong", incentrato su una questione di grande attualità: l'uso di androidi come supporto a una popolazione che invecchia rapidamente; "Festa di primavera" che racconta spaccati di vita quotidiana del popolo cinese in un futuro prossimo.

Le storie che compongono ArtifiCina – terza raccolta di racconti di fantascienza cinese in doppia lingua - esplorano il rapporto tra la natura “naturale” e quella “artificiale”, che rappresenta ormai uno dei tratti salienti della cultura cinese contemporanea.

Nuria recuerda con nostalgia sus noches frente a la hoguera en Peguerinos con su abuelo Mateo, cuando solo era una niña y escuchaba embobada las fábulas e historias de miedo que él le contaba junto al fuego, en particular, la del ladrón de voces.

Trentatré racconti, pubblicati tra il 1947 e il 1953, di un Philip K. Dick che muove i primi passi nella letteratura fantascientifica: storie che possono essere raggruppate in tre categorie principali, quella basata sul grimmick, la trovata che risolve un complesso quadro di indizi volti a porre l'enigma di una civiltà aliena, quella dei racconti di fantasia, in cui l'immaginazione dickiana può uscire dagli schemi ed esprimersi al meglio, e quella fondata sul tema della guerra, una delle sue ossessioni, che risente ancora delle visioni apocalittiche con cui l'umanità ha visto schiudersi il secondo conflitto mondiale.

Our future depends on stories. The annual Lune Spark Short Story Contest was started in May 2017 with the vision of supporting young writers. A Window to Young Minds is the first of the contest’s yearly anthologies, Short Stories by Young Writers. The 23 wonderful stories in this audiobook are handpicked from 2017’s entries. The talent of these young writers shines in their command of storytelling and their unique take on genre - from a pirate love story to the Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937, in New Jersey.

На Сороковой Миле все с ума сходили по Джой Молино, и каждый хотел жениться на ней. она, в самом деле, была прекрасна, своевольна и сильна. И у неё была лучшая упряжка собак, завладеть которой мечтал каждый. Но никто не подозревал, на что способна эта женщина, сводившая всех с ума...

An observant fighter-in-training and his aged master. A paladin on a journey to light the world's darkest hour. Two bickering siblings who debate the worth of a travelling companion. An engineering prodigy pursuing his life's greatest work. A resistance leader out to stop the looming shadow of an otherworldly evil. A serial killer haunted by nightmares of his mad deeds of revenge. These stories and others intertwine in a great struggle against an all-consuming empire and its floating citadel.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 TRILLIUM BOOK AWARDS From the bestselling author of The Saturday Night Ghost Club and Canada Reads-finalist Precious Cargo comes this supremely satisfying collection of stories. Reminiscent of Stephen King's brilliantly cinematic short stories that went on to inspire...

Peter riceve una lettera da Roderick Usher, suo amico d'infanzia. Nella missiva, l'uomo gli chiede, in un tono di supplica, di raggiungerlo nella sua casa di famiglia. L'incontro con il vecchio amico è triste, perché Roderick Usher è chiaramente malato. Il suo aspetto è pallido, emaciato; i suoi nervi sono scoperti e vive in perenne stato di ansia.

Losing your virginity should be epic. But what happens when you're nearing 30 and the right man hasn't come along? Apparently, you sign up for a crazy dating game at a club. Kellan hasn't even thought about dating since he walked in on his fiancée cheating on him two years ago. He's dedicated all his time to his medical practice, afraid to give his heart away. But when his friend drags him to The SX Club, all that's about to change.