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Fifty short stories by women writers who broke the mould.

Un vecchio avaro, bisbetico, scorbutico e senza cuore, «duro e ruvido come una selce, chiuso, misurato e solitario come un'ostrica»: questo è Ebenezer Scrooge. I soldi sono la sua unica gioia, finché l'arrivo di tre spiriti, che lo costringono ad accorgersi del suo miserabile modo di vivere, non gli cambierà l'esistenza. In una sola notte dovrà fare i conti con il passato, il presente e il futuro. Finirà così per scoprire il vero senso e la bellezza del Natale.

Samantha liebt Weihnachten mit allem, was dazugehört - vor allem die Abende vor dem Kamin ihres Elternhauses in Aspen. Als sie sich auf den Weg von der San Francisco University nach Hause machen will, legt ein Schneesturm die Westküste lahm - ebenso wie ihr Auto. Nun gibt es nur eine Möglichkeit heimzukommen: eine Mitfahrgelegenheit bei Tristan Sterling und seinem Zwillingsbruder. Doch Tristan ist der Letzte, bei dem Sam mitfahren will, denn der Bad Boy hat ihr vor Jahren das Herz gebrochen.

She is my fair lady—my Eliza Doolittle if you like. A blank canvas on which I will create a masterpiece. Somebody to fool the most discerning eye. But I am no gentleman. I am the man she fears the most. The devil waiting behind the mountain range. I will teach her how to be my perfect woman, and she will thank me for it. I am the master of the game. She doesn't even realize we are playing one. She signed a contract inked in tears and sealed with blood. Now she is mine, and there is nothing she can do about that because hidden in the small print—she gifted me her soul.

After spending half his life dodging his duty to the crown, the rebel heir to the Rosavian throne has been told in no uncertain terms that it’s time to settle down. Crown Prince Leopold has one month and a vetted list of suitable princesses, and he will announce his engagement during Rosavia’s Royal Ball. But Leo’s got his own ideas about what really suits him.

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Everything you need to know about self-care—especially for Leo! Take Time for You, Leo! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Leo. While Leo may enjoy being the center of attention, this book...

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies, and in this study guide we analyse the key meanings and subtleties within the play. We discuss the main protagonists, the key themes and the context and break down the core scenes so that you have all the necessary facts and arguments at your disposal. Written by Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, both of whom have master's degrees in English literature from Cambridge and Oxford Universities respectively.

A sacred space to reconnect with your soul’s truth and awaken the wisdom within. Hosted by Stella Solar — energy therapist, spiritual channel, and transformational coach — this podcast offers a gentle journey of remembrance and healing. Each episode blends conscious teachings, soulful reflections, and intuitive guidance to support your personal evolution. Let this space be your companion in the art of inner transformation, spiritual clarity, and heart-led living.

A sacred space to reconnect with your soul’s truth and awaken the wisdom within. Hosted by Stella Solar — energy therapist, spiritual channel, and transformational coach — this podcast offers a gentle journey of remembrance and healing. Each episode blends conscious teachings, soulful reflections, and intuitive guidance to support your personal evolution. Let this space be your companion in the art of inner transformation, spiritual clarity, and heart-led living.

Serena Vieri. Mafia princess, protected her entire life for a very good reason. There is a target on her back. Her family believed she was better off not knowing, but with knowledge comes a certain kind of power that she could sure use right now. On her way to Australia to see her mom, her bodyguard was detained, leaving her open to attack. The attack came in the form of whispered words of adventure. A deep, husky voice promised her the flight of her life. He slid over her soul like a serpent about to strike, and trapped her in a web of intrigue and desire.

This story will have you captivated from it’s start to the very end. In this script-converted novel, I’m expanding the yellow brick road journey by adding a few forks in the road. In, “The Big PayBack”, we endeavor to find out why there are six white sheets laying on the floor in the front pulpit of The Sanctuary of Holiness Church and how these six lives are tragically connected.

Carries Vater setzt sich seit Jahren für die Rettung der Wallabys vom Loch Lomond ein. Doch nun ist er erkrankt und kann seinen Kampf nicht mehr alleine führen. Als Carrie in ihre schottische Heimat zurückkehrt, wartet neben dieser Aufgabe noch eine Überraschung auf sie: Der Mann, der gegen sie und für die Käufer der Känguru-Insel arbeitet, ist ausgerechnet ihre Jugendliebe. Sie wollte Marc nach der schmerzhaften Trennung niemals wiedersehen und ist seinetwegen ans andere Ende der Welt nach Australien geflüchtet.

My first visit to the human realm in decades was…memorable. I visited a comic book store, and made a new friend. Liam was just as geeky as me, and while he might seem scary to humans, all I saw were his sweet smiles and kind gestures. Discovering he was my mate was a surprise, but when Liam didn’t react the way I expected when I accidentally revealed I was a jorogumo, hope unfurled. Maybe he would be the one to accept me exactly as I was.

Jake Hansen has been crushing on Gabe Byrne for half his life, but since Gabe is a straight, self-proclaimed commitment-phobe who moved away, years ago, to join the marines, that crush is strictly a fantasy, best enjoyed in private. And even when Gabe starts to flirt with him like crazy, Jake still knows better than to think it means anything.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Ever since shapeshifter Elin escaped to Whidbey Island, danger has stalked her every move. Her human traits, combined with her unique supernatural gifts, make her a prized being to be possessed . . . or destroyed. It is only the passionate attraction she shares with...

Being yourself can be such a bad idea. For 16-year-old Badi Hessamizadeh, life is a series of humiliations. After withdrawing from public school under mysterious circumstances, Badi enters Magnificat Academy. To make things "easier", his dad has even given him a new name: Bud Hess. Grappling with his Iranian-American identity, clinical depression, bullying, and a barely bottled rage, Bud is an outcast who copes by resorting to small revenges and covert acts of defiance, but the pressures of his home life and the unrequited affection of his new friend, Nikki, prime him for a more dangerous revolution.

I’ve never known Earth. Or freedom. Both were taken from me when I was too young to remember. But I know exactly what the latest alien scumbags to buy me have in mind, the moment I hear the word “fertile”. Desperation’s the mother of invention, and one easily seduced guard later, I’m escaping to finally live on my own terms. To find my mom, my one connection to a planet I’ll probably never see. The only person who’s ever given a damn about me.

On the day I was married, I promised to love, honor, and obey my husband Stefan. Little did I know how literally I would mean obeying. Stefan tells me what to do, and I do it. There are questions asked, but I always submit in the end....

On the day my husband and I committed to each other, I didn't wear a white dress. We didn't exchange rings. There was no audience or minister to witness our union. Only the two of us.