Showing results for "The Burning Secret" in Literature & Fiction

Things are heating up in Whispering Pines, and it’s not just the weather. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea is on edge. Hopeful applicants have taken over the commons area, all of them begging to become residents. Villagers who left long ago have returned, causing an uproar among the locals. The slow burn feud between the sister witches has reached the boiling point. And her parents are acting just plain weird. Fortunately, it’s time for the annual Beltane celebration, the last opportunity for everyone to gather before tourists invade the village for the summer.

A suave baron takes a fancy to twelve-year-old Edgar's mother, while the three are holidaying in an Austrian mountain resort. His initial advances rejected, the baron befriends Edgar in order to get closer to the woman he desires. The initially unsuspecting child soon senses something is amiss, but has no idea of the burning secret that is driving the affair, and that will soon change his life for ever.

"The Burning Secret" by Stefan Zweig is a captivating novella that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Set against the backdrop of an Austrian resort in the early 20th century, the story revolves around a young baron who, in his pursuit of an intriguing woman, unwittingly befriends her young son. This friendship becomes a strategic tool in his quest, leading to an intricate web of deceit, passion, and emotional turmoil.

حين يقطع الحطّاب شجرةً ليتدفأ بها، لا يفكّر في العصفور الذي يحرمه دفء عشّه بين أغصانها، ولكنّه يشفق عليه إذ يراه مقرورًا يناجي وهجًا كاذبًا خلف نافذته. كذلك هو الإنسان مع أخيه الإنسان، لحظة تستبدّ يه شهوة التملّك وتتضخم فيه نرجسية الذات. حطّابٌ لا تصمد أمامه أصلب الأشجار، ولا هو يهتمّ بما يسقط من فراخ.

An epic fantasy. For 300 years, the path lay untouched and forgotten. But a chance discovery of an old map will change the course of history. Danger and adventure await for those brave enough to cross 2,000 miles of mountains. When they reach the other side, what then? Mysteries and wonders. A mighty civilization torn apart. An empire consumed by civil war. Join a small group of heroes as they risk everything on a journey into the unknown.

What happens when your baby's daddy crashes through your bathroom ceiling... and into your life? A long time ago, York Davis made an online friend, and fell in love with him. Unbeknownst to York, FrogPrince100 was also a college professor. When they met to sate Prince's heat, Prince conceived. The very next day, Prince disappeared from York's life, shattering his heart.

Secrets of the Slain is a collection of poetry and short stories created to tantalize your senses and wreak havoc on your mind, each tale further challenging your perception of what reality is and what it is not. Be prepared to see inside of the soul of Lindsey Goddard and share in her Secrets of the Slain.