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Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche warrior White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle. Jake Jackson could revert back to his Comanche ways in the blink of an eye when the situation demanded, no mercy to those preying on the weak or unprotected.

Este relato comienza con los terribles forcejeos de Kent, que intenta defenderse de un grupo de hombres que quiere lincharle. Kent, que se niega a dejarse matar, logra tirarse al agua; desde allí, consigue subirse a una canoa, y empieza a remar alejándose a toda velocidad de la orilla. Uno de sus atacantes dice a los demás:- No os preocupéis; se dirige a la Llave del Dolor. De esa isla no ha vuelto nadie vivo.

Unos investigadores descubren en tierras bretonas un cementerio lleno de calaveras, y encuentran el rastro de una antigua maldición que, según parece, fue hecha para intentar destruir a una familia. Hay un personaje del que nadie quiere hablar: el sacerdote negro, que perteneció a la familia maldita y murió en muy extrañas circunstancias.

Mientras pinta a la bella Tessie, el pintor contempla al trabajador de un cementerio que está enfrente de su estudio. Scott empieza a sentir como si, por solo mirarle, estuviera influenciando su pintura, que en vez de reflejar una sonrosada y lozana Tessie, empieza a mostrarla con la piel pálida y enfermiza. Tessie le cuenta que tiene un sueño recurrente sobre un coche fúnebre que conduce el trabajador del cementerio, y en el ataúd está... Pero el extraño símbolo amarillo da a entender que, posiblemente, no fue un sueño.

El protagonista de este relato visita la iglesia londinense de San Bernabé, y empieza a tener una sensación de miedo, que acaba descartando ante la belleza del templo. Empieza a escuchar el órgano, cuando de repente el organista se vuelve, le mira con una expresión de odio inimaginable, y después desaparece... ¡y, sin embargo, la música sigue sonando!Ya camino de su casa, intentando olvidar el absurdo episodio, siente un escalofrío cuando oye una voz salida de ninguna parte, de alguien que decía llamarse el Rey de Amarillo, susurrando a su alma.

Dictionaries summon up many words, but none fulfill. Love itself is often ethereal, felt but only seen in a glance, a look, a fleeting touch. Part of love’s beauty is perhaps in the fact that the question never can be adequately answered; it's ephemeral, a chimera of the heart and only felt. Our own experiences are unique and personal to ourselves and of little help defining it for another.

When she was seven years old, Angel saw her father brutally murder her mother. She was adopted by U.S. Marshal Caleb Jacobs and his wife Bonnie. Angel didn’t want to be a schoolteacher like her new Ma. Angel wanted to be a lawman like her new Pa. Outlaws and renegades didn’t believe Deputy U.S. Marshal Angel Jacobs was for real. They learned the truth the hard way at the end of her smoking Colt.

Another dive into galactic chaos with Trae and Fergus.

El mensajero Unos investigadores en tierras bretonas van a descubrir un cementerio lleno de calaveras y encuentran el rastro de una antigua maldición que parece fue hecha para intentar destruir a una familia. Hay un personaje del que nadie quiere hablar: el sacerdote negro que perteneció la familia maldita y que murió en muy extrañas circunstancias. Los lugareños, supersticiosos por demás, dicen que el sacerdote negro ha vuelto para vengarse.

Este relato comienza con los terribles forcejeos y lucha de Kent con un grupo de hombres que están intentando lincharle colgandole de la horca, ya que le acusan de una serie de fechorías. Kent que se niega a dejarse matar, logra tirarse al agua donde consigue subirse a una canoa y empieza a remar alejándose a toda velocidad de la orilla, mientras uno de sus atacantes dice a los demás. No os preocupéis no llegará lejos, se dirige a la llave del dolor. De esa isla no ha vuelto nadie vivo.

Hildred Castaigne es el joven narrador de esta historia. Mientras se recupera de una caída de caballo que le provocó algunas lesiones en la cabeza, nos cuenta cómo la sociedad americana ha evolucionado en los últimos años controlando la inmigración desbordada, legalizando el suicidio... Durante su recuperación empieza a leer El rey amarillo y hace amistad con otro interno del centro el señor Wilde al que llaman, el reparador de reputaciones.

Philip un americano se pierde en un idílico paraje en la Bretaña francesa. Mientras está cazando, por casualidad se encuentra con Jeanne (la Demoiselle d’ys) que le invita a ir con ella al castillo donde vive, el Castillo d’Ys. Aunque a medida que avanza el relato la relación entre Philip y Jeanne va estrechándose, vemos como personajes extraños a todos los habitantes del Castillo. Inesperadamente Philipp es atacado por una serpiente y.

This short story is one of those things that literally took a village to accomplish. From bouncing around ideas to coming up with the characters to listening to me ramble on and on and on about it. In itself, it is a fun little piece that the author fell in love with while trying to flesh out a few of the main characters of his fLUX Runners series.

The Corner Scribblers is a small writer's support group in the Chattanooga area comprised of writers, authors, and storytellers from a wide range of skills and backgrounds. We come together once a month to discuss our current projects, recent accomplishments and to share what we have each learned about the craft. Within this cover, you will find a collection of holiday-themed flash fiction stories and poetry, displaying a small sample of those combined skills.

Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche, where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche Warrior, White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle.

Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche, where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche Warrior, White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle.

It's not often we can discover secrets in the modern age - places largely unknown by the public. This guide introduces listeners to the National Trails System, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. These are not just scenic trails, not just historic routes, but 30 individual gems with something each of us can appreciate. Explore 11 national scenic trails and 19 national historic trails designated by the US Congress over the past 50 years.

A brand-new Western adventure from the author of The Legend of Jake Jackson. This is a rip-roaring new adventure that puts a United States marshal directly on the trail of evil. Caleb Jacobs made a vow the day his family was unmercifully slaughtered by a cutthroat gang of outlaws. He dedicated his life to protecting those who could not protect themselves. Caleb swore that he would bring justice to the frontier by the gun or by the noose.

A lawless land. Outlaws, thieves, robbers, murderers run rampant. This is a frontier land in which a man must make a stand. He must live by the rule of decency. He must protect the innocent, uphold the law and serve the public. Sometimes the politicians who make the laws fail, and he must make his own decisions about right and wrong. He must protect the innocent, stand up to the corrupt. This is Marshal Morgan Porter!

This is the eighth book in the saga of the exploits of United States Marshal Morgan Porter. He and his deputies changed the culture of lawlessness in the Old West. Ride with Texan Morgan Porter as he fights to tame the Old West. This audiobook is why you should never try to take a gun from a Texan! A lawless land. Outlaws, thieves, robbers, murderers run rampant. This is a frontier land in which a man must make a stand.