Storytelling Fiction

Larian Elesir, a young recruit in the Citizens' Army, arrives at his first post. Eager to join the war effort, he is nonetheless nervous in his new environment and worried about setting a foot wrong. During his first day in camp, his new companions put him through his paces as they both learn who he is and teach him the basics he'll need to survive in his job in the army.

Haunted Voices – a bold and ambitious anthology – showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror.

Lucien Bandemyr, Crown Prince of the Qorathi Empire, looked forward to adventure, excitement, and glory from his first campaign outside of the Empire's star systems. Instead, he found frustration and betrayal, as an assassination attempt, coupled with an unexpected military catastrophe, put him squarely in the center of a galaxy-wide struggle for power. With his father near death, his most trusted advisors not above suspicion, and a Republican-minded princess seemingly determined to set his mind awhirl, Lucien sets out to right the military situation.

Dean Fraser looked beyond only the beauty of the lakes to explore the arts and heritage upon which the greatness of the county is built. Here we have the stories of people. Stories of famous people born and bred locally sit alongside those poetic tales whose exploits focussed the attention of the world on the region; and yet, so often Dean tells of ordinary people getting to have their story shared for the first time.

Neil Gaiman hat einmal gesagt, dass "die Welt immer heller erscheint, wenn man gerade etwas geschaffen hat, das vorher nicht da war". Dieses kleine Hörbuch ist die Verkörperung dieser Vision. Es versammelt die besten Texte und kreativen Manifeste Neil Gaimans und zeigt, wie Lesen, unsere Vorstellungskraft und schöpferische Prozesse die Welt verändern können.

John Gaspard's More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists) is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of the art of storytelling with inspiration from the world of film.

一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真传只说家常。红尘万丈，光怪陆离，一本歪经。 ……一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真傳只說家常。紅塵萬丈，光怪陸離，一本歪經。

Counterfeit Country Queen Dreams is a children's book suitable for children of all ages. It is an inspiring story based on Cheryl K. Warner's recent "Top Ten" self-penned, hit single on pop and country radio, Counterfeit Country Queen, a story that demonstrates that following your dreams with faith, family, friends, belief, and perseverance can lead to amazing results.

Meet Lulu the Terrible and find out how she fell from grace; shudder at the menace of the cat who howls in the night and laugh with the irrepressible stationery cat; learn how the ancient Cabriole won his lady love, and how she rewarded him, and listen, with the wide-eyed kitten, to the mew-moirs of the cat who has been here before.

These are delightfully fun and funny dog stories! Let these true funny fur baby stories delight and entertain you along with your family.

At 8,000 words, this collection of humorous essays explores such quirky topics as: disastrous home repairs, ("A Trip to the Hardware Store"), an unfortunate dinner party ("Dinner is Served"), the truth about lazy people ("Lazy Bones"), the weird life of a debt collector ("Your Account is Past Due") and obsessions with gadgets ("Gadget Girl"). Other essays examine how surreal the aging process is ("Where Did the Time Go?")

Eat this book! Bury it, hide it, or give it to another favorite canine pal, but A Dangerous Book for Dogs should not be allowed to fall into the paws of humans. Do not reveal all the goodies that Bandit, a fabulous Furever dog, has compiled for your eyes only. Here it is, the definitive collection of training tips, human behavior modification techniques, and super secrets to better living all from his own experiences and those of his buddies.

I'm sure you have heard the phrase, "Men are like dogs." On the flip side, men often referred to women as bitches and can actually mean it affectionately. This book is a humorous look at relationships between men and women and how we relate to each other.

This Here is YourLife, Sherlock Holmes is a 1975 parody written and voiced by Daws Butler, Douglas McEwan, and members of the Daws Butler Workshop, including Billy Simpson, Pat Parris, and Corey Burton. In it, Ralph Backwards - along with Dr. Watson, Dracula, Jack-the-Ripper, and even Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman - roast the famous consulting detective.

The O Line Mystery Shorts books 1 through 11 comprise the complete dramatization of the short story mystery series. Originally released as podcasts, they have been remastered for audiobook listening. Book 6 features episodes: #24 "Recycled Fraud", #25 "Body Parts Bingo", #26 "Black Widow", #27 "Truth Will Out", Part 1 and #28 "Truth Will Out, Part 2". In episode 24, "Recycled Fraud", all of Ohlone Island is chipping in and volunteering to keep the islands resources afloat.

The Adventures of Munson & Murph details the misadventures of special agents, Munson and Murph, who work for an unidentified organization simply called The Bureau. These bumbling detectives attempt to function in a world they barely understand, while trying to solve crimes that nobody has committed. The two inept sleuths remain relatively clueless as a simple mystery unfolds around them and eventually solves itself.

In this hilarious short story, two parents encourage their little girl to grow up, and immediately wonder about the repercussions of their decision, while juggling potty training, theme park visits, and the thought of life without her one day. You will see yourself in this story 100 times over. The Short Years is a series of beautiful vignettes folded into a weekend trip and a look into the future. (Contains selected passages from the book The Long Cutie)

Follow the adventures of Don Premas and the Gay Mafia as they blunder from one situation to the next.

Spend an evening with famous southern writer Rick Bragg, listening to him as I did, then wonder as I did, why there wasn't a black face in the house. Maybe there isn't a reason. Maybe there is. Rick Bragg says that no writer tells the whole truth. I tried to...As I saw it. That didn't go over to well...With a special someone in Rick's life. As you will see.

A war is raging on the streets of Bangkok. Yai, the giant all black alpha male, and his pack are in permanent danger. Their home is a coveted paradise, a verdant patch of grass and trees that provides shelter from the overbearing heat as well as the “tall creatures”. The war to protect their home is constant, with the menacing rival packs of the soi all scheming to overthrow the king. As a new generation is imminent, Yai and his family must fight harder than ever to protect their Garden of Eden.