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Ania Throne is devoted to her jewelry company. The daughter of one of the world’s most famous jewelers, she arrives in Cannes with a stunning new collection. But a shocking theft by the notorious thief known as the Leopard throws her into upheaval - and plunges her on an unexpected hunt that challenges everything she believes.

The second installment of Adam’s Alluring Tale, will take the listener through the end of the initial investigation started by Jackson. The listeners will finally understand what happened to him, and why he left all of a sudden, with little for the friends to be able to act upon. Alison is tasked with finding out where her friends Adam and Mackenzie truly are, as well as find out what Jackson knows that the friends don’t. While being tasked with this, Alison and Patrick must try their best to stay under the radar of the big force that they’re opposing.

Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a real life ninja kid? Sounds like you need the ninja code! Take a peek at what is really going on with the zombie apocalypse. Michael Carter, with a handful of new friends, a dog with secret abilities, and his fart brother, need to find a safe place to hide.

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All Catherine wanted was a happy ever after. Swept off her feet by a charming lawyer, she learned not all fairy tales have a happy ending. Sometimes death is the only escape. Someone knows what you did...Revenge is coming.

Eine plötzliche Flut von Giftbriefen versetzt das schottische Dorf Lochdubh in Aufregung. Die Dinge nehmen eine tödliche Wendung, als die örtliche Postbotin erhängt in ihrem Zimmer aufgefunden wird - mit einer bösartigen Notiz unter ihren baumelnden Füßen. Dorfpolizist Hamish Macbeth geht von Mord aus, im Unterschied zu seinen Vorgesetzten, die den Vorfall als Freitod zu den Akten legen wollen.

La vita nei pittoreschi Cotswolds è noiosa e i tentativi di Agatha Raisin di ammaliare James Lacey, il suo affascinante vicino, falliscono uno dopo l’altro. Ma adesso in paese è arrivato un nuovo veterinario, nella cui sala d’aspetto c’è sempre una lunga fila di donne... Un po’ per competizione, un po’ per far ingelosire James, Agatha porta il suo sanissimo gatto a fare una visita e ne esce con un invito a cena. Purtroppo però il bel veterinario muore in seguito a un incidente. Morte accidentale o omicidio?

Dive into the imaginative world of C. M. Kornbluth with four captivating science fiction tales. Experience The Adventurer, The Altar at Midnight, With These Hands, and The Marching Morons‚Aîall originally published in the 1950s. Join us for a journey through thought-provoking narratives that challenge the boundaries of reality. Summary by philc.

Constable Hamish Macbeth ist traurig: Gegen seinen Willen muss er einen Kollegen vertreten, und zwar ausgerechnet im weit entfernten Cnothan, dem mürrischsten Dorf Schottlands. Den Einzigen, den die Bewohner von Cnothan noch weniger ausstehen können als Hamish, ist ein besserwisserischer Engländer. Als dessen Skelett mitten im Moor gefunden wird, ahnt Hamish, dass ihm ein ziemlich außergewöhnlicher Fall bevorsteht - und dass es noch eine ganze Weile dauern wird, bis er in sein geliebtes Dorf Lochdubh zurückkehren kann.

De retour dans les Cotswolds après de longues vacances, Agatha Raisin découvre que son voisin James Lacey, objet de tous ses fantasmes, est tombé sous le charme d'une nouvelle venue au village. Aussi élégante qu'amusante, Mary Fortune est une jardinière hors pair, et la journée portes ouvertes des jardins de Carsely s'annonce déjà comme son triomphe. Mais une Agatha Raisin ne s'incline pas avant d'avoir combattu (quitte à se livrer à l'une de ces petites supercheries peu reluisantes dont elle a le secret) !

Over 50 great classic short stories, each around 20 minutes in length - perfect for short journeys, bedtime listening and those moments in between.... 'The Khitmatgar' by B. M. Croker, 'The Mummy of Thompson Pratt' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, 'The Ghost at the Blue Dragon' by William J. Wintle, 'A Tropical Horror' by William Hope Hodgson, 'Miracles' by Barry Pain, 'The Dust That Was Barren' by P. C. Wren, 'His Unconquerable Enemy' by W. C. Morrow, 'A Tiger’s Skin' by W. W. Jacobs....

Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmares. This sinister collection is bursting with 14 tales of terror - more than enough to keep you dancing with demons all night long.

Morgan Locke, university student, has been hiding his debilitating illness with fair enough success when two unlikely emissaries arrive bearing the news that he is prince to a nation of creatures out of folklore. Ridiculous! And yet, if magic exists, could it heal him? The ensuing journey will resurrect the forgotten griefs of history, and before it's over, all the world will be remade by thorns and steel.

Raven Eagle, compromised by a white agent invading her village, is sent to live in England with her mother's people. Separated from her siblings, she boards a ship owned by the Lord of Limerick, going to Ireland instead. To save her from the threat of the Sea Patrol, the lord agrees to an arranged marriage. Braiton Shannon, suffering from an inherited illness forbidding intimacy, becomes tormented by his heart's desire to love Raven. Her courage in the face of danger saves him from death, risking her own life to release him from his curse.

Alles, was Gryph wollte, als er die Reiche betrat, war, seine vermisste Schwester zu finden. Dann verärgerte er einen machtbesessenen Gott, wurde in den untoten Höllenkerker des Hügelgrabs verbannt und landete Auge in Auge mit einem seelenfressenden Lich. Doch mit Hilfe einer bunt zusammengewürfelten Gruppe von Gefährten entkam Gryph aus dem Hügelgrab in ein grünes Paradies voller Magie und Wunder. Alles sah gut aus, bis die Enthüllung eines tödlichen Geheimnisses zu Verrat und Mord führte.

Sophie has the whole girl-next-door look about her, mixed with a double dose of trouble. And while there's no denying she's hot, the last thing I should be thinking about is how smooth her sun-kissed skin would feel pressed against my body.

Bist du immer wieder auf dem Weg, es ANDERS machen zu wollen mit deinen Kindern? Anders als deine Eltern? Anders als das, was du selbst erfahren hast? Anders als das, was du als „Normal“ in unserer Welt beobachtest? Weil so viel, was du mit Kindern erlebt hast, siehst oder liest nicht mit dir resoniert? Sich irgendwie nicht stimmig anfühlt? Herzlich willkommen bei unserem Podcast. Wir sind seit Jahren auf dem Weg, immer wieder neue Wege mit meinen Kindern zu finden. Oft Wege, für die ich keine Vorbilder habe. In diesem Podcast inspiriere wir dich gerne mit unseren Erfahrungen. Nicht um ...

I had everything, a family, safety, comfort, I was the heiress to my fathers empire, but that all came burning down, leaving me scarred and alone. If that wasn't enough, the lies started coming to the surface. The betrayal blindsided me and I was left broken and lying on the ground of my own personal hell. My enemies were now lined up, waiting for the chance to make me bleed. My former friends had their hands wrapped around my throat, trying to snuff out the last of my family's bloodline, all for revenge.

The stories in this anthology range from quietly strange to ambitiously speculative. Humans transform into cosmic energy or sentient algae. A man wakes up in a new body in a world with continents cut out, months absent from the calendar year, and souls misplaced. Students at a high school regularly vanish without a trace. A woman descends into the depths of the ocean and encounters all-knowing creatures who may have the answers to her deepest questions.

Bientôt Noël. Le sapin sent le roussi pour Agatha Raisin qui ne digère toujours pas d'avoir été larguée par James Lacey. Pour se forcer à l'oublier, elle se lance à corps perdu dans la préparation du réveillon pour ses amis. Jusqu'à en faire une obsession... Même le meurtre de Mrs Tamworthy, retrouvée morte après un repas arrosé à la ciguë, ne la détourne pas de son but. Pourtant, la riche veuve avait prévenu Agatha : elle était convaincue qu'un membre de sa famille voulait la tuer avant la fin de l'année.