Every culture has some type of figure of Death. The Grim Reaper who collects souls as they lie dying. For some he is the cruel face of an end come too soon, for others a gentle healer of life lived too long. But there is another face to this spectural figure. Death walks through the world, helping those souls that linger between this world and the next, those trapped by circumstance, wish, desire or loss. So many souls linger needing but a gentle voice and hand to help them move past the final moments of their lives. This collection contains 15 tales of beings who either know not that they are dead or just how to move on. This book collects together 14 previous published short stories and includes one totally new story.

Mythos - A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group. Love stories are common through out all cultures. These short stories are a fantasy take on love and magic, for romance can be found in any genre. With tales of traditional love with a Knight riding out to rescue his kidnapped lady to a tale of love over coming even death, these five tales will be a new take on a beloved genre. With one novella, three previously published short stories and one entirely new tale, there is something for everyone. Even those who don't expect a happily ever after.

This carefully crafted ebook: "PHILO VANCE MURDER MYSTERIES - Complete Collection (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Philo Vance is a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York dilettante and bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent he likes to use for solving some quite complicated crimes. His methods are unusual and often in contradiction to the firm police rules and official requirements, but his wit always gets him a step further. Philo Vance novels were chronicled by his friend Van Dine, who appears as a kind of Dr. Watson figure in the books. Table of Contents: The Benson Murder Case The Canary Murder Case The Greene Murder Case The Bishop Murder Case The Scarab Murder Case The Kennel Murder Case The Dragon Murder Case The Casino Murder Case The Garden Murder Case The Kidnap Murder Case The Gracie Allen Murder Case The Winter Murder Case S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright when he wrote detective novels. He was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-WWI New York, and under the pseudonym he created the immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance.

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The Description of the Young Pirate Captain by Author: Ken Moorehead The story is about a normal child growing up he is the son of the devil and is real true father is the devil. He is just a real young child and his father the devil is trying to protect him from the universe which seems mostly out to destroy the unknowing innocent child. He is just a normal average child growing up full of curiosity to learn, exploring with innocence unaware of the danger to himself from the entire universe part of that dangerous is the fear of centuries of the devil. The father knows of the danger about the harm what could occur so he opens the gates of hell to come forward into the universe of earth from hell he brings within a temporary home sort of similar to a summer rental. He brings full of full platoon of protectors of demons there also the Devil, Satan and Lucifer. There is also the angels from heaven, sometimes viewing even god sometimes views the child because this child may change the world in the future for the better. He is just a child normally slowly growing up the story is some about the child growing up what is occurring he seems momentarily innocent of the universe he does know about the place where he is the world and nothing about the universe. The devil knows some but seeming he does not know all but the danger of the universe for child he knows about this so at the time story he is trying to teach the very young child. He is trying to teach him before he goes away where he may leave the child forever and possibly eternity because his power is limited by restrictions that are even unknown to him in the universe of earth. The father the devil keeps trying to teach the child the young pirate captain before the time may run out forever but the demons, the child, the devil and even part of heaven are sometimes over whelmed by the beginning occurrences. There has been adversary that been there since the beginning of time mysteriously unknown which assisted in the creation of the earth and parts of the universe. This may even have partly created the devil himself which why he is even confused by it or lacking this knowledge he thinks he knows the rules about things but he is unsure what he is to do when it comes to this unkown thing. This thing is called nature but whom is also the punisher it is the fear of all hell, the devils and demons it is the fear in all of the universes. They travel and the devil fears mostly for his son’s life the young pirate captain or what may occur to him. This is just the beginning of the young child as he starts to come forward, to first appear as a child and just a few stories about some occurrences that have taken place so far. I think this is enjoyable short stories I hope you choose this story to read, and enjoy this bizarre short stories. I hope you like this creation of the beginning amateur work, I would like to get reviews back opinions what could be changed what it is you like or dislike and encourage hoping you will be able to write about the story. I tried to stay focused on one subject the very young pirate captain and the father the devil some about the beginning of the child growing up. I apologize in advance if the story is not interesting but I meant no offense by the writing in any way to anyone, place or persons it does not reflect the true nature of any it just is a story completely created it is just a limited fiction stories. The story: The Young Pirate Captain is trying to describe about life including the current time now. The page that follows is more about what the writer or I Author: Ken Moorehead occurrences or thought about the creation when writing. I hope life is good, moving forward and I most definitely would like it if others enjoyed my writing the: Pirate Captain or the very young child the Pirate Captain. Ken Moorehead correction 04/26/2011 Tuesday The Pirate Captain: The Writers Thought The devil turned blue purple he chattered his teeth h

This carefully crafted ebook: "S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection: Thriller Classics, Murder Mysteries, Detective Tales & More (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Philo Vance Series The Benson Murder Case The Canary Murder Case The Greene Murder Case The Bishop Murder Case The Scarab Murder Case The Kennel Murder Case The Dragon Murder Case The Casino Murder Case The Garden Murder Case The Kidnap Murder Case The Gracie Allen Murder Case The Winter Murder Case Other Works Modern Painting: Its Tendency and Meaning Misinforming a Nation Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright when he wrote detective novels. He was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-WWI New York, and under the pseudonym he created the immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance. Wright was, however, most respected in intellectual circles for his writing about art, best known of which is the book Modern Painting: Its Tendency and Meaning.

The 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' represents a pivotal assembly of thriller classics, murder mysteries, and detective tales that weave together a rich tapestry of intrigue and intellectual challenge. The anthology is celebrated not just for its selection of compelling narratives but also for its diverse literary styles that range from the taut and suspenseful to the methodically deductive, encapsulating a broad spectrum of the crime genres evolution over the early 20th century. The volume stands out for its comprehensive showcase of Van Dine's (a pseudonym for Willard Huntington Wright) seminal work within the detective fiction landscape, offering readers an annotated and illustrated journey through the high points of his literary contributions. These standout pieces bridge the gap between entertainment and intellectual rigor, challenging readers to decipher clues alongside the protagonists. The contributing minds behind this anthology, primarily Wright under his famed alias, S.S. Van Dine, have indelibly shaped the contours of detective fiction. Their works, synonymous with the Golden Age of detective stories, reflect a period of literary experimentation and the transformation of the detective story into a vehicle for both puzzlement and social commentary. Wrights penchant for weaving intricate plots with a firm underpinning in logic and art history elucidates the intellectual currents of his time, making this collection an indispensable resource for understanding the genre's development. This anthology is thus recommended for readers eager to immerse themselves in the cerebral depths of classic detective fiction. It offers a unique window into the strategies employed by one of the genres masters, enhancing appreciation for the detective tale's art form. Beyond mere entertainment, the 'S.S. VAN DINE Premium Collection' invites readers to explore the multifaceted dimensions of mystery and deduction, championing the enduring appeal of the genre and fostering a deeper conversation between the intricate plots of yesteryears and the analytical minds of todays readers.