Embark on a poetic journey through "Bridges Across Cultures," a tapestry of tales that celebrate the beauty of human connection, cultural diversity, and the transformative power of shared stories. Join Emily as she navigates the landscapes of empathy, discovers the dance of perspectives, and embraces the kaleidoscope of cultures that make up the rich fabric of our shared existence. In this emotional exploration, the chapters weave together lessons...

The pursuit of the vain hopes of success and the total invisibility of entire segments of the population are the two complementary visions that characterize the protagonists of this novel.Seven stories, separated in places and environments, meet only on a chronological level, leaving each immersed in anonymity, the only possible solution between an unattainable affirmation and a tragedy not consonant with the characteristics of contemporary society....

'This collection blends candid and personal worlds, short stories, allegories and vignettes. The warmth of "Knight in Shining Chain Mail" moves to the chilling short story "Undertow", with its secrets, to heart-rending "The Broken Windmill". Decima does not shy away from reality, with all its twists and turns of family angst, defiant love, jealousy, betrayal, blackmail and the ache of the road not taken, balanced by the humour of light-hearted stories...

This book has been split into three separate parts. You can read each part as a separate book. They can also be read in any order. These parts share characters and events, so after reading one part, you will find additional insights and perspectives in the other parts. The order you choose to read the parts will produce slightly different results regarding how you will feel about the events that unfold. The book is designed to be an easy entertaining...

Discover over 55+ Relaxing, enjoyable Bedtime Stories in this amazing Short Story Collection. Are you looking for a fun way to help Your Child get to sleep?Want to help them Relax, de-stress, and experience the benefits of Mindfulness?Then this audiobook is for you! Inside this collection, you'll discover a wide range of fun tales and adventures featuring compelling characters, fantastical locations, and important moral lessons. Designed to help your...

In the title story, a knight living alone in his isolated mountain fortress shows hospitality toward two pilgrims who appear from the mountains seeking shelter. Entreated to tell them of his sorrow, the knight unburdens himself and relates a tragic tale of love and loss. Resigned to the bitter fate that life has dealt him, the knight is unaware of the true nature of the two young people' s pilgrimage, until a revelation transforms his...

Ancient gods have fallen, former civilizations have fallen. Forgotten legends have been lost, and the ancient guardians have fallen. Only the rulers of old remain eternal, and one day they will return from the other side of the stars. ......

Having very little memory very few memories of my childhood in Iran… and less and less as time goes by… I chose to pay tribute to the Iranians… my own way… at last I have a bridge back to Iran again…Iran is often confused with a country with ill-famed people… little do people know how wrong they can be in assuming so… and those (usually self-proclaimed) specialist of Iran and Iranian life and culture are not specialist at all…Iran...

The book is a large collection of must-read, out-of-the-ordinary stories. They are unlike anything you have ever read before. Some of them will challenge your cultural view of the world. This large collection of literary works encompasses the following genres: suspense, horror, action, science fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, erotic, and off-the-beat.

A collection of short stories plus one not so short. Featuring Thai characters and/or Thai settings. A young girl wants revenge for her father's death. He was a drummer but not respected by other musicians. She steals the show with her drumsticks. She does more with blades on the Phuket's beach. A package is delivered, and an ear falls out. Then there is a tap at the door. Thailand's version of a vampire was locked in an underground room. The new...