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  • Maybe It's Not Too Late: Short Stories

    Maybe It’s Not Too Late: Short Stories

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    Maybe It’s Not Too Late is a vibrant collection of short stories that delve into the raw, messy beauty of human connection, redemption, and the choices that define us. With vivid prose and unforgettable characters, Maybe It’s Not Too Late captures the highs and lows of human experience—love lost in a barroom, trust betrayed in a horse-racing scam, and transformation sparked by a mysterious antique mirror. Each story stands alone yet resonates with universal themes of second chances and the courage to change.

    Perfect for fans of literary fiction and short story collections like Olive Kitteridge or Tenth of December, this collection invites readers to reflect on the moments that shape us and the hope that it’s never too late to start anew. Dive into these poignant, eclectic narratives and discover the power of resilience and redemption.

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  • A Taxi to Biarritz: A Pianist’s Journey of a Lifetime

    A Taxi to Biarritz: A Pianist’s Journey of a Lifetime

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    A Taxi to Biarritz: A Pianist’s Journey of a Lifetime by Mathieu Ortlieb is a haunting and heartfelt novel that intertwines music, memory, and redemption against the backdrop of World War II. At 83, Yvonne, a reclusive former pianist, embarks on an unexpected road trip from Paris to Biarritz with Jean-Pierre, her disillusioned taxi driver. Haunted by her past, Yvonne confronts the guilt of her unwitting complicity in her father’s Nazi collaboration, whose Biarritz home became a site of torture during the occupation. As they travel, old photographs and vivid flashbacks unravel her story—her forced role masking prisoners’ cries with piano scales, the loss of her Jewish friends Myriam and Isi, and her coerced time as a guard at Ravensbrück.

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  • Cover of As a Mere Breath: Short Stories by Markus McDowll

    As a Mere Breath: Short Stories

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    Dive into As a Mere Breath, a gripping collection of eight short stories by Markus McDowell that probe the fleeting nature of existence. These tales weave raw emotion with timeless truths. In “Fishhooks,” small choices trap a man in a web of regret. “You Made Your Bed” reveals a life undone by neglect, while “Train Wreck” questions order in Italy’s countryside. Feel King Arthur’s battle-worn soul in “Battle-Weary,” or face the guillotine’s terror in “Louison.” From a coder’s burnout in “Motivation Null” to the sharp sting of “Schadenfreude,” McDowell’s stories resonate with humanity’s struggles and triumphs.

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  • Cover of And On the Third Day: Short Stories by Derek O'Gorman

    And On the Third Day: Short Stories

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    This collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists, some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life’s ups and downs, peaks, troughs, and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.

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    Barred: Short Stories

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    This collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists, some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life’s ups and downs, peaks, troughs, and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.

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  • Cover of So Deep In Shadow: Short Stories by Markus McDowell.

    So Deep in Shadow: Short Stories by Markus McDowell

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    A collection of short stories about the extremes we often find ourselves in—sometimes of our own making. Each story uses the adverb “so” in its title, emphasizing the extreme function of the following adjectives (tired, snowy, long, alive, dense, rude…). McDowell uses fantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, speculative fiction genres to capture his explorations of the human experience.

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  • The Sky Over Chaos: Short Stories by Markus McDowell

    The Sky Over Chaos: Short Stories by Markus McDowell

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    Dive into The Sky Over Chaos, a captivating collection of short stories that explores the human condition through a lens of raw emotion, resilience, and unexpected twists.  This anthology weaves nine distinct tales, each a poignant exploration of life’s challenges and triumphs.

    From the heart-wrenching loss of a family in “Three Days” to the disorienting unraveling of reality in “Turn and Face the Change,” McDowell’s storytelling grips readers with its vivid imagery and psychological depth. “Three Hours and Thirteen Minutes” thrusts us into a perilous sea adventure, while “Over the Bar” unveils the chaotic beauty of a bartender’s orchestrated drama. Poetic and philosophical, “What Does the River Say?” offers a meditative reflection on movement and purpose, contrasting with the introspective struggles of aging in “Ten More Days.” 

    McDowell, an acclaimed author, brings his diverse background to these narratives, blending historical nuance with contemporary relevance. His previous works, including To and Fro Upon the Earth and Onesimus, showcase his mastery of literary and historical fiction, a skill that shines in this collection. 

    Perfect for fans of thought-provoking short stories, The Sky Over Chaos invites readers to ponder life’s chaos and find meaning within it.

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