Short stories

From the mind of M.

This early work by Richard Harding Davis was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

First published in 1922, this vintage book contains five short stories written by Jack London.

When genius is immortal, the music plays on.

A cautious gentleman inherits a large estate, along with its extensive library.

Below a particular ancient ash-tree centuries ago, a woman was executed for witchcraft.

The Rose Garden tells the story of an apparently tranquil estate where the construction of a new garden awakens a wronged spirit.

A wonderful biography of a fictional modern don Juan.

The Diary of Mr.

This short story collection offers snapshots of a life.

From the mind of M.

From the mind of M.

A seemingly tranquil piece of countryside that holds a dark secret.

From the extraordinary mind of Madame Helena Blavatsky, the enigmatic traveler, mystic, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, comes this essential collection of short fiction that look into the profound, secret forces governing existence.

This early work by William Wymark Jacobs was originally published in 1896 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

Visiting a quiet hotel in a Danish town for his antiquarian research, a meticulous scholar, Mr.

First published in 1920, "e;Smoke and Shorty"e; contains a wonderful selection of short stories written by Jack London, including: "e;The Story of the Little Man"e;, "e;The Hanging of Cultus George"e;, "e;The Mistake of Creation"e;, "e;A Flutter in Eggs"e;, "e;The Town-site for Tra-lee"e;, and "e;Wonder of Woman"e;.

Stephen King's 'The Life of Chuck' is a 'phenomenal' (USA Today) tale of life and legacy - and now a feature film directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan out in the UK from August 2025.

In Mixed Company Jenny Shank reveals moments of grace and connection between people of her hometown, Denver, through stories that contrast the city during its oil-bust era of economic troubles and court-ordered crosstown busing for racial desegregation with the burgeoning and gentrifying city of recent years.

In Mixed Company Jenny Shank reveals moments of grace and connection between people of her hometown, Denver, through stories that contrast the city during its oil-bust era of economic troubles and court-ordered crosstown busing for racial desegregation with the burgeoning and gentrifying city of recent years.

From the heart of German Romanticism and the celebrated Gespensterbuch (Ghost Book) comes one of the most significant and chilling tales of diabolic bargains and inescapable fate, penned by Johann August Apel.

This early work by Charles G.

How much can you give to someone who keeps taking?

The stories in Dont Make Me Do Something Well Both Regret are linked by their exploration of queer evil.

The stories in Dont Make Me Do Something Well Both Regret are linked by their exploration of queer evil.

In a world ruled by the Enemy, Miriam, a reclusivehealer, struggles with guilt and doubt after a devastatingloss.

Meet the next generation of literary superstars!

T had one mission in life: keep her friend Tracey from getting into too much trouble.

From the mind of M.

From the visionary mind of Lord Dunsany, the Irish peer whose lyrical, fantastical prose inspired generations of fantasy and horror writers, comes this essential collection of diverse short stories.

This collection lures you into the idyllic settings of quiet lanes and genteel seaside towns, where the polished surface of Edwardian society gives way to the uncanny.

When three young adventurers find themselves in the shelter of a man after a heavy storm, a deal with the devil and a fight for survival ensues.

The Story of a Terribly Strange Bed follows the young, wealthy gentleman Faulkner, a reckless Englishman traveling in Paris.

A group of scouts ignore the dire warnings surrounding a desolate and sinister landmark.

In the opening story of Posing Nude for the Saints, the daughter of a prostitute falls in love with a Mennonite and finds herself torn between two worlds.

In the opening story of Posing Nude for the Saints, the daughter of a prostitute falls in love with a Mennonite and finds herself torn between two worlds.

If one aspect of their consciousness characterizes the Spanish, it is the prevailing philosophy that life is worth what it does to you.

If one aspect of their consciousness characterizes the Spanish, it is the prevailing philosophy that life is worth what it does to you.

First published in 1904, this volume contains some of Jack London's best short stories, including: "e;A Relic of the Pliocene"e;, "e;A Hyperborean Brew"e;, "e;The Faith of Men"e;, "e;Too Much Gold"e;, "e;The One Thousand Dozen"e;, "e;The Marriage Lit-lit"e;, "e;Batard"e;, and "e;The Story of Jees Uck"e;.

This early work by Ernest Bramah was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.