C. C. Brower & J. R. Kruze 
Short Story Reader’s Bookshelf [EPUB ebook] 
Speculative Fiction Parable Anthology

Even before I had reached the age of six I knew without doubt that I would die a murderer, to be precise – a double murderer, or myself die in the attempt. What I did not know, and could not have kno …

“The unforgettable characters . . . are trying their best, against the odds, to make their own good in a so-called nowhere town in rural South Carolina.” —Nicholas Montemarano, author of   …

A local hero must put his life on the line in the ultimate mission Fireman Blade Savick keeps his eyes on his job… not on his white-hot desire for a single mum! Especially when Daisy Rambler insists …

Right of Survivorship is a murder mystery grounded in law. Who killed Sally Conners? Why did she have to die? This novella is based on the legal premise that a surviving spouse is the owner of proper …

It has taken over 40 years to piece together the story of Anya, Willi, and the Icon, like trying to put together a priceless Faberge egg shattered intentionally without a clue as to how it once looke …

Leif Hjerno, a psychologist of Argentine and Danish descent and the son of Danish immigrants, and his secretary, Olga Tretkova, share a common passion for exploring the mysteries of the subconscious …

Emeline Upswatch, a naive 20-year-old bride, is grief-stricken after the deaths of both of her beloved parents. Now, Emeline believes she has made a grave error in moving with her husband, Randy, fro …

It is the year 1983 and a Nottingham estate agent is missing. With the police showing little interest in finding her husband, the estate agent’s wife hires private detective Matt Crawford to search f …

"Jane Talbot" by Charles Brockden Brown is a captivating work of Gothic fiction that delves into the depths of psychological suspense, exploring themes of love, loss, and madness. Set in th …

Lady Kilpatrick by Robert Williams Buchanan intricately blends Victorian literature with romance, mystery, and intrigue. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Scotland, the novel delves into the li …