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1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot....

From New York Times bestselling author Alan Moore—one of the most influential writers in the history of comics—"a wonderful collection, brilliant and often moving" (Neil Gaiman) which takes us to the fantastical underside of reality. In his first-ever short story collection, which spans forty years of work, Alan Moore presents a series of wildly different and equally unforgettable characters who discover—and in some cases even make and unmake—the various uncharted parts of existence.

American oil money is let loose in the opulent social circles of Edwardian England as wealthy heiress Anne Randolph arrives in search of a financially vulnerable duke to marry for his title. Anne’s ruthless mother Martha is obsessed with the British aristocracy and will deploy any means necessary to see her daughter become a duchess.

Intimate friends and wealthy socialites Miranda Winthrop and Bessie Hunt enjoy a month-long fishing excursion together on the coveted waters of the Cascadia River in the heart of Canada’s Gaspe’ peninsula. A summer playground for the rich and powerful, Miranda owns the famed Cardinal Camp and exclusive access to the prized Lady’s Pool and the numerous Atlantic salmon that rest there on their way to spawn. The discreet lovers luxuriate together in the opulent camp where they are pampered by skilled and accommodating servants, dine on the finest of foods. and vintage champagne’s.

A recently acquired and defiant slave will be brought to heel by two Roman patrician matrons. They will make a game of his submission while enjoying their time luxuriating together. The Lady Lydia and her entourage arrive at her friend Valeria’s sprawling estate to be reunited for a fortnight of fun, laughter, and indulgence. A bevy of slaves cater to their every whim, but one remains obstinate. While the stubborn slave is fanning her, Lydia toys with him, and a clever thought comes to mind.

Daphne Thorndale takes her readers on an erotic journey through the privilege and decadence of the Roman patricians Lady Valeria and her intimate friend and guest Lady Lydia. Twenty-one thousand words open up a world of opulence, lust, and indulgence for the privileged few, as a vast retinue of slaves caters to their every whim. Female intimacy abounds, and their luxuriating has no limit.

A wife who loves her husband very much, but is unsatisfied in the bedroom, asks her husband for the ultimate favor. A young woman who finds herself still a virgin afraid to take the first step is offered a novel opportunity by her long-time boyfriend. And a stepbrother and stepsister who became best friends are encouraged to live out their mutual fantasy by an unlikely advisor. These three stories combine to make Taboo Tales for the Adventurous, an erotic journey only possible from the mind of [author’s name].

From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light, and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that spans genre and style. But beneath each story is a loving ode to competition and games perfect for anyone who has ever played a sport or a board game, picked up a video game controller, or rolled a twenty-sided die.