Ergebnis für "Brains" in Anthologien & Kurzgeschichten

The first new work of fiction since 2013 from one of Canada's most successful, idiosyncratic and world-defining writers, Douglas Coupland. He's called it Binge because it's impossible to read just one. Imagine feeling 100% alive every moment of every minute of the day! Maybe that's how animals...

BLOOD AND BRAINS features two of Judith Sonnet's most extreme novellas, packed together for a double feature that will melt the flesh right off your skull!

Another superlative collection from the critically acclaimed David Owain Hughes; a selection of 20 mind-bending, soul-tearing tales of terror designed to make even the hardiest of souls weak at the knees! Within Brain Damaged, Hughes’ fourth collection of sadistic nightmares to date, lay a further 20 tales involving debauched individuals, dark humour, smut, and more bends and turns than a Formula One race course! Buckle up, sick babies – this is another trip to Hughes’ Land of Perverse Psychosis you won’t want to miss.

Ready to feel the chills running down your spine? Wait, that's just the green gelatin monster from one of the stories in this collection of very silly (and a few not-so-silly) horror stories. Vampires, werewolves, demons, mummies, and zombies compete with evil little Shirley Temple look-alikes and their collectibles, centerpieces and church women, cops and monster hunters, for your laughs. It's a light-hearted take on the horror genre.

Populating a small town in the Pacific Northwest, the characters in Lucia Perillo’s story collection all resist giving the world what it expects of them - and are surprised when the world comes roaring back. An addict trapped in a country house becomes obsessed with vacuum cleaners and the people who sell them door-to-door. An abandoned woman seeks consolation in tales of armed robbery told by one of her fellow housewives. Together, Happiness Is a Chemical in the Brain is a sharp-edged, witty testament to the ambivalence of emotions.

Captivating stories that will change the way you look at your life’s experiences and remind you of what you were born to do.

The third time’s the charm—and the funniest yet. Back by popular demand, Funny Stories for Seniors 3 offers a fresh batch of warm, witty tales about seniors who aren’t ready to slow down. From unexpected vacation blunders to quirky family antics and classic senior moments, these new stories keep the laughs coming with heartfelt humor and unforgettable personalities.

Short Stories for Elderly is a delightful collection of 50 stories specifically tailored to provide stimulation for the minds of seniors. Featuring a diverse mixture of funny stories as well as uplifting anecdotes, this book will bring your elderly loved ones a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

Five fun cozy mystery books with pet-sitter Polly Parrett.

Part one of this book contains a heartwarming collection of 50 stories that are specifically tailored to bring joy and inspiration to the lives of seniors. Written with the unique perspective of those who have lived a long and fulfilling life, this part offers a poignant look at the human experience through stories that are relatable, engaging, and uplifting.

This collection of scorching workplace romances proves that when desire collides with deadlines, the results are anything but professional. From late-night projects that turn into dangerous games to cubicle confessions that spiral out of control, these stories strip away the rules and leave nothing but raw attraction and reckless choices. Inside, you’ll find power plays that ignite after hours, flirtations that spiral into forbidden obsession, and coworkers who know better—yet can’t stop crossing the line.

Martha Tidberry grew up knowing she was different. But that difference was far from what anyone could imagine. Even herself, in the beginning. What was she to do with that puzzling brain of hers? Except believe in the impossibility of the possible....

Runyon's short stories are almost always told in the first person by a narrator who is never named and whose role is unclear; he knows many gangsters and has no job that can be gleaned from his musings, nor does he admit to any criminal involvement; he’s a bystander, an observer, an average street-corner Joe. Runyon described himself as 'being known to one and all as a guy who is just around'. That line seems to say a lot about Runyon and his life.

It’s been said many times that you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your relatives. I believed that to be true until, not long ago, I came across a shoe box in an antique store crammed with family portraits taken roughly a hundred years ago.

The story of "The Brain" and his three not-so-talented dolls, who are also not-so-grateful!

From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world of best-selling Haruki Murakami's wild...

Prepare yourself as you enter the Fright Vault, four tales of chilling horror and suspense--tales of ghosts, murder, revenge, and the unknown in a nightmare of reality with "dead time" stories to keep you awake at night. Pleasant screams!

Prepare yourself as you enter the Fright Vault—four tales of chilling horror and suspense—tales of ghosts, murder, revenge, and the unknown in a nightmare of reality with "dead time" stories to keep you awake at night. Pleasant screams!

Abandoned by his parents, imprisoned by machines, Rex fights to understand why. With an expansive library and tools offered to ease his otherwise maddening solitude, he labors to invent his salvation. In a desperate gamble, he'll either peer into the past or tear his world apart. Either way, the Perfect Telescope will secure his freedom.