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In each story in this collection, Haruki Murakami sidesteps the real and sprints for the surreal. Everyday events are transcended, leaving the reader dazzled by this master of his craft. Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman is Murakami's most eclectic collection of stories to date, spanning five years of his writing.

What were the holidays like at Willow Valley in 1840? How will Emmeline and Felicity celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do Sam and Josie believe in leprechauns and the pot of gold when St. Patrick’s Day comes around? Is it common to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day? Nicholas and Lucas find out first hand.

Five short love stories! "The Light at the End of the Tunnel", "Leave or Perish", "A Broom in her Hand", "Deception" and "A Cry for Help".

In the serene town of Willow Creek, tranquility masks a growing darkness in "Whispering Shadows." As inexplicable events disrupt the town's peaceful existence, whispers of ancient curses and ghostly apparitions fill the air. In a race against time, a diverse group of townsfolk unite to uncover the truth behind these sinister occurrences. Yet, as they venture deeper into the shadows, they discover that some secrets are best left undisturbed, for within the heart of Willow Creek, darkness dwells in unexpected places.

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author Willow Winters comes a highest bidder holiday short story.

It started with a kiss. A single kiss that shook me to my core. A kiss to silence me, and a kiss to numb the pain. I took his hand and in turn, he took me away. I thought when we ran away, we’d never have to look back. I was wrong. I think Sebastian knew, and so did I, that he’d be pulled back into this life one day. There was no way we could have gotten our happily-ever-after. Scars don’t ever fully go away, and this sinful place is etched into our flesh.

Rock-a-Bye Baby: Lisa Rasmussen just had a baby, and everything in her life seems perfect. Only she wishes that everyone else around her would stop getting in her way. Eenie, Meenie: Johnny is a criminal. He has been locked up before—but never in a place quite like this. Nibble, Nibble, Crunch: In the beginning, she thought it was sweet, this snowman who emerged as if from nowhere, but soon, the six-year-old Emma realizes that this snowman is different. Humpty Dumpty: Four boys from a nearby boarding school planned on attacking and killing a family—just for the fun of it.

Nibble, Nibble, Crunch: In the beginning she thought it was sweet, this snowman who emerged as if from nowhere, but soon the six-year old Emma realizes that this snowman is different...very different. Humpty, Dumpty: They thought it would be easy. Four boys from a nearby boarding school planned on attacking and killing a family—just for the fun of it. But they hadn't prepared themselves for the terror of what they would meet inside of the house in shape of a little girl with a very special gift.

Two horrifying psychological thrillers from the Queen of Scream, all-star best-selling author Willow Rose. Mommy Dearest: When Crystal meets her future mother-in-law for the first time, she is excited. She knows it might be a challenge to have her live with them for an entire month, but still. It’s an old woman we’re talking about here. How much trouble can she cause? Chain Letter: They received a letter. They dismissed it as a prank, but as they soon will learn you never...ever ignore a chain letter.

Two horrifying psychological thrillers. If you like American Psycho you’ll love these novellas. Rock-a-Bye Baby: Lisa Rasmussen just had a baby and everything in her life seems perfect at this point. Only she wishes that everyone else around her would be as flawless as she is and stop getting in her way. And if they won't listen, then she'll make them. Eenie, Meenie: He has been locked up before—but never in a place quite like this. Now he wonders if he will ever make it through to his release date—alive.

"Wicked Willows" is a short horror story for the thinking person. Great for actors who love unique monologues. A good listen for teachers to play to students and hold discussion in Language Arts.

Get the bundle of eight ultra-hot, smutty erotica audio stories! Tasty, sexy birthday treats for the birthday girl, an intense and surprising coming-home power-exchange reclamation, a rendezvous in the shower that's both unexpected and impulsive, hot and steamy coffee-shop exhibitionistic, self-pleasuring mutual fun, a delicious submission surrendering to passion in the sunlight, presenting herself to her lover, her surrender to him which she both desires and secures, and an age-gap older woman-younger male encounter that starts as a simple bumping into each other.

Two frightening psychological thrillers, as only Willow Rose can deliver it. Better Watch Out: Some kids are scared of the dark, others of monsters living under their beds. Some are even afraid of clowns. None of those things scare Sara. But she is terrified of one man who comes to her house every year in the middle of the night. The Bird: When five-year-old Winnie finds a little bird that is hurt, she wants to take it in and take care of it. Her mother is reluctant. She is terrified of birds. As she rightfully should be.

Uno de sus relatos, "Los sauces" (1908), se considera una de las mejores historias sobrenaturales jamás escritas. Su obra es citada como una de las principales influencias de H. P. Lovecraft; de hecho, su célebre relato "La llamada de Cthulhu" se inicia con una cita de Blackwood.

A short inspirational story about a single mother and a very special Christmas.

Could someone experience a haunting and remain completely unaware? In the case of Reginald Bonner, investigator Taija Ford believes she's uncovered evidence revealing just such an event. Sometimes people don't realize what they have until it's too late, and if they refuse to believe the impossible, they might not comprehend the real danger until death stakes its claim.

Brad had all the advantages last round when the play happened in the kitchen, so Anna must dream up her best plan if she is to win this challenge. Even though she gets caught with a vegetable shoved in her cleavage in the produce section, she’s not deterred—she intends to win. Shedding her inhibitions and sometimes reveling in them, she slowly seduces Brad to cave in to her sexual charms. But he’s not laying down dead, he throws a few kinks in her toolbox during the playful shopping trip. When the grocery list is almost complete, they both relish the delicious rise and fall.