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Right Behind You is a collection of 13 horror stories of different genres. The thing that connects these stories is the emotion of our inner fears that resides in all of us. We might mask these fears, we might even deny them, but they emerge when least expected, and then they begin to encroach upon every aspect of our lives. In this collection of assorted horror stories, you will find noir horror, urban myths, fantasies, campfire tales, stories of phobias, gore, and even a story that takes place entirely on chat.

Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are vanishing cats and smoky bars, lonely hearts and mysterious women, baseball and the Beatles, woven together to tell stories that speak to us all. Marked by the same wry humor that has defined his entire body of work, in this collection Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic.

In Mansarovar 4, Munshi Premchand masterfully continues his exploration of human nature through a series of thought-provoking short stories. Each narrative delves deep into the social, moral, and emotional struggles faced by individuals in a rapidly changing society. Premchand's characters—ranging from the downtrodden to the privileged—navigate themes of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and justice, shedding light on the complexities of human relationships.

Premchand ki sampurna kahaniya 'Maansarovar' naamak sheershak mein sangrahit hain, jo 8 khandon mein prakashit hai. Unn kahaniyon mein se 13 chuni hui prasidh kahaniyon ko iss pustak mein prakashit kiya gaya hai,. Ye kahaaniyan ek vishesh shaili aur drishtikon se prastut ki gayi hain. Pratyek kahaani ke purva Premchand ki rachna ki vishesh baatein taths ant mein unke sandesh evam unse milne vaali shiksha ko diya gaya hai jo iss kahaani sangraha ko unootha aur vishesh banaate hain. #v&spublishers

"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing of any value in the world. Slipping into nihilism with the "terrible anguish", he is determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl, however, begins the man on a journey that re-instills a love for his fellow man.

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Through this book, Ruskin Bond helps listeners appreciate the small things in life. Not only does he know how to make us laugh but also knows how to laugh at himself. Bond himself weaves in and out of the this eclectic narrative that involves an old lady who climbs trees, clock towers, a cassowary bird, aunts, uncles, grandfathers, djinns, and ghosts.

"White Nights" is the third major Dostoyevsky short story that everyone should read or listen to, along with "A Faint Heart" and "The Christmas Tree and Wedding". The story contains a series of Winesburg, Ohio-like moments: a woman and man meet on the First Night; proceed to meet again on the Second and Third, almost fall in love, and at the last minute the former lover of the woman returns to take her away. But the point is that the man had a glorious moment....

"சொல் என்றால் என்ன? சொல்லுக்கு சக்தி உண்டா? சொல் ஒரு கணை போல ஒன்று நூறு ஆயிரம் என்று வளர்ந்து கொண்டே போகும். ஒரு கராரான வியாபாரிக்கு அறம் நழுவாத மனையாள். எழுத்தாளனின் மானுட தரிசனம் ஜெயமோகனின் வரிகளில்.

A darkly funny short story about one woman’s reflections on the routes she’s taken through life and the detours she’s made along the way. Doubts and guilt swirl through her mind as she rides the train to her fertility appointment. Each stop stirs up introspective thoughts on her marriage, the loss of her baby, and the lover who got away—contemplations that push her ever closer to wondering if she’s made the right decisions.

Bhartiye sahityakaro mein sahityakar traya - Rabindranath Tagore, Sharad Chandra aur Vibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay tatha Hindi sahityakaro mein Chandradhar Sharma Guleri, Jayshankar Prasad aur Premchand kahaani lekhan ke strotra mein ananya hain. Inn sahityakaro ki prasidh shreshth kahaaniyan iss pustak mein sankalit hain, jo maanav mann ki bhavnaao ko udrelit karne wali hain. Prakashan ki Strot mein pratham baar Bangla aur Hindi sahityakaro ki kahaaniyon ka sangam aur sankalan hai, yeh pustak sab hi ke liye pathniye aur sangrahiyi pustak hai.

"One day when Pooh Bear had nothing else to do, he thought he would do something, so he went round to Piglet's house to see what Piglet was doing." Thus begins The House At Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne's wonderful companion volume to Winnie-the-Pooh. You will rediscover Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and all their friends, and be introduced to the irrepressible and very bouncy Tigger.

A teenage Anita fights with her first wave of infatuation, a grown-up girl goes through crests and troughs of her various firsts, a married woman struggles with the meanderings of her mind at various stages of her married life, a love story told from a child observer's perspective, and a story of a man's yearning to feel his roots in another part of the globe. Mundane details of ordinary lives and the darker recesses of the minds of these marginalized characters are played with strokes of myriad colours to bring forth the strangeness, unpredictability and adventure that life holds.

Murder and mystery lurk in the hills and on the shores of Devon and Cornwall in this new Special Edition Hardback of Agatha Christie’s finest countryside stories. Growing up in Torquay, Agatha Christie’s love of the West Country never left her and many of her finest stories are set on the...

Four romantic short stories about heroines who are writers. "The Romance Bet": Reporter Abby James prides herself on never having read a romance novel. She thinks they're formulaic, shallow, easy-to-write drivel—until romance author Tamara Brennan challenges her to write one. Is it possible...

Bored roommates use a planchette to contact a legendary ghost that haunts Pune University. Will she answer? Is the abandoned Khairatabad Science College in Hyderabad really haunted? A gang of students break inside to investigate. Nirav and Pavi love each other . . . most of the time. Will...

Read by a cast including Robert Bathurst, Richard Armitage, Imogen Church, Ben Onwukwe, and Anton Lesser International number one bestselling author Jeffrey Archer is a master of the short story form, creating classic tales beloved by his fans and hitting the top of the bestseller lists with his...

Dive into the enchanting world of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan with the captivating audiobook "Gauri". This collection of diverse stories written by Chauhan takes listeners on a profound journey through various characters and settings. From tales of love and sacrifice to stories of bravery and liberation, each narrative captures the essence of Chauhan's literary prowess. Expertly narrated, this audiobook transports listeners into a world brimming with vivid imagery and emotional depth.

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