Une fiction inédite du cinéaste de Tu dors Nicole, présenté à Cannes en mai dernier, à l'occasion de la Quinzaine des réalisateurs.

Worldwide Appreciation of the Short Story Form Spans Cultures and Centuries! In this concise volume, Gulnaz Fatma traces the short story from its origins in fables, ancient poetry, and tales such as The Arabian Nights, to its modern form in the early American stories of Irving, Poe, and Hawthorne, and then through the twentieth century and throughout the world. The elements of what makes a short story are presented along with a discussion of the difficulties...

Enter the lively world of O. Henry's enduring tales with this exciting collection, which includes four of his most popular works: "The Four Million," "The Voice of the City," "The Trimmed Lamp," and "Options." Look through the bustling streets of New York City, where every corner contains a tale waiting to be told. From the difficulties of everyday living to surprising turns of fate, O. Henry's distinctive wit and skilled observation illustrate the...

Four years ago, he was the handsome, aloof, legendary detective, the high-flying head of the task force, and she was an undergrad from the academy. He was her faith and the only man she looked up to

How many were there? Enough. Over the centuries they had evolved to satisfy their needs with a more passive source of the nutrients they required; after all, blood was blood. But not for all. Some could not resist the ancient urge to satisfy their blood lust with the warm, flowing liquid of a living being. In those instances, errant members of the Network were tracked by the death squad known as the Shield, from whom there was no escape. Jordan lived...

Alone contains 18 short stories by multi-genre author, Wodke Hawkinson. From the dramatic to the humorous, these tales cover a range of styles. Alone is the third collection of short stories by this author and offers something for everyone.

Ema was in a bad situation with a married man. She was visiting him in Washington, D.C. His wife was out of town. He had gotten them an outrageously expensive hotel room, out of respect for his wife and their home. Ema took that as a sign of his decency, and as a sign of her doom. So begins "The Real Sloane Newman," one of the stories in Amie Barrodale's debut collection, You Are Having a Good Time. In these highly compressed and charged tales, the...

London Tube: Seven different stations take part into seven different stories. Seven stations that play a significant role to the lives of different passengers. A trip from the beginning of London tube till nowadays.

Sheikha and Latifa have been inseparable best friends since their kindergarten days. Despite their differences, such as Latifa's preference for playing with dolls and Sheikha's love for swinging on the monkey bars, their bond remains unbreakable. Through their unwavering support and willingness to share everything, Sheikha embarks on a journey of self-discovery, unearthing her true identity. Sheikha's Diary is a delightfully touching and entertaining...

A collection of short stories, each as unique and different from the others as the title suggests. From Bennie to The Cold Shoulder, these stories have refused to go away. Each tale carries an emotional message of hope, compassion, anger, even fear. Like life, the emotions contained within these tales will hit you when you least expect them.