Contemporary Fiction
epub |eng | 2024-04-23 | Author:Charles Tillman & Martha Carr & Michael Anderle [Tillman, Charles & Carr, Martha & Anderle, Michael]

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Xavier’s Mystical, Magical Emporium, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana “Thank you for taking the time to see me, Xavier. I know you have other things you would rather ...
( Category: Fantasy September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2023-02-14 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

Chapter Five Knife skills Arrangements were made. The cookery school class was due to begin at six in the evening; David would arrive at the offices of the Perfect Passion ...
( Category: Short Stories September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2015-11-01 | Author:Meraki P. Lyhne [Lyhne, Meraki P.]

* * * * Edward hurried to his car, both happy and in complete shock from the discussion that had ensued after Phil and Kaleb had boomed out of the ...
( Category: Fantasy September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2024-03-14 | Author:Victoria Mas [Mas, Victoria]

‘Isaac.’ Alan said the name for a third time. Standing in the middle of the living room, he stared at his son who, despite his insistence, remained utterly silent. Alan ...
( Category: Literary September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2016-01-15 | Author:Smith, Logan Ryan [Smith, Logan Ryan]

PART II Otis Redding’s “White Christmas” bleeds into The Fall’s “Jingle Bell Rock” which melts into Charles Brown’s “Merry Christmas, Baby” and before I know it my Christmas Eve is ...
( Category: Short Stories September 16,2024 )
epub |eng | 2010-08-18 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

44. A Move to Moray Place ‘We can’t stay here,’ Matthew announced. ‘I like India Street – it’s one of the nicest streets in the New Town – but how ...
( Category: Urban September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2007-08-01 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

52. The Anthropology of Neighbours When Domenica went out of her flat onto the landing, she noticed immediately that the pot plant which grew beside the banister had been damaged. ...
( Category: Urban September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 1983-01-01 | Author:Card, Orson Scott [Card, Orson Scott]

SEGRIVAUN The woman gave them each a hand and pulled them into a room that was lit, to Orem’s surprise, by daylight. Wasn’t it night? Hadn’t he been hours in ...
( Category: Fantasy September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2006-12-26 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

53. Lard O’Connor Bertie sprang back guiltily from the green Mercedes-Benz. He had not so much as touched the glittering car, but the voice from behind him, more of a ...
( Category: Urban September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2006-01-01 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

58. Moving In, Moving Out “Here we are,” said Matthew, as he fumbled for the key of his flat. “Home.” Pat said nothing. It was evidently home for Matthew, but ...
( Category: Urban September 15,2024 )
epub |eng | 2021-06-24 | Author:Singleton, Kat [Singleton, Kat]

Before I know it, the sun has fully set, and the day has flown by. Tugging on Nash’s hand, I guide us through a throng of spectators. My hand is ...
( Category: Urban September 14,2024 )
epub |eng | 2015-01-01 | Author:Smith, Alexander McCall [Smith, Alexander McCall]

2 Hope persuaded him to apply for a job with the postal service. He was interviewed in Kingston, and she accompanied him to his appointment, sitting in the waiting room ...
( Category: Short Stories September 14,2024 )
epub |eng | 2020-07-28 | Author:James, Harlow [James, Harlow]

Chapter 14 Brooks “I’m beginning to question your sanity.” Jess shoots me a salty look as I take her hand and lead her up to the building where our date ...
( Category: Romance September 14,2024 )
epub |eng | 2020-08-04 | Author:Cardello, Ruth [Cardello, Ruth]

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Later that night I claim exhaustion and head back to my apartment alone. I stop at Penny and Dalton’s door and glance at my phone. Ten o’clock. They’re ...
( Category: Romance September 14,2024 )
epub |eng | 2018-08-22 | Author:Jones, Lisa Renee [Jones, Lisa Renee]

Chapter Thirty-Four Reid Carrie and I step into the elevator on our way to the lobby and out of the West Enterprise offices, where I will have her to myself. ...
( Category: Romance September 14,2024 )