Hapless man Arley throws caution to the four winds and wakes a sleeping beast he encounters in a cave during a storm. Is this creature ready to wake from his long slumber and is Arley ready to be haunted by his actions?

"Is it possible to love after death?" "Yes, for all eternity." Two ghosts haunt a lonely forest, but they have each other. After becoming good friends, one of the ghosts finds themself falling in love with the other, while also struggling with their existence and fading memory. They slowly grow closer to each other, not knowing if they can even stay together.

When Alain Moreau meets the enchanting Gwendolen Schneider, he is immediately fascinated by her. He quickly finds out what her true intentions are, but that doesn't stop him from loving her. He has no idea what impact this will have on him.

Comprising a collection of short stories that mirror each other, this book delves into the essence of the small things that make us human. How do we perceive one another, if we do so at all, and what does it truly take to understand the perspectives of others? What are the roots, relationships, or individuals that we cling to for sustenance? And how do we behave when there is nothing left to cling to? So, take a moment to enjoy gazing into the very mirror that's placed right in front of you. But be warned, it's no fun.

Fragments of Hope is a powerful journey through time and space, where despair and resilience collide in tales that transcend centuries and continents. From the pre-arthurian era England to the silent reaches of a distant space station, each story reveals characters at the brink of surrender, only to find that hope is the strongest force of all. A mysterious figure, the Merchant of Dreams, appears in their darkest moments, offering escape but at what cost? As they grapple with impossible choices, they discover that hope is not just an emotion, but a force that can shape destinies and redefine lives. With rich, atmospheric prose and a narrative that bridges the ancient and the futuristic, Fragments of Hope delves deep into the human spirit, exploring the choices that define us and the enduring quest for meaning in a chaotic world. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever stood at the crossroads of despair and chosen to fight on.

The unnamed heroine, a contemporary flâneuse, in her first encounter with the city of Berlin wanders its streets, parks, galleries and clubs, tries to capture the impulse of the city and get the most out of it because she knows that the first time happens only once.