In this book, the author takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the unfathomable expanses of his imagination. Sudden flashes of inspiration in everyday life became these ten stories. Every story introduces you to fresh characters, surreal situations, and unforeseen twists that will completely fascinate you.

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

Sometimes, horror is created through blood and gore; sometimes, it is of a far subtler nature. Stories From the Shadows is a short story anthology which takes the reader on a walk through dark mindscapes where vampires, shapeshifters, and other fantastic creatures exist, and where not everything can be explained rationally. Original paintings by the author introduce the individual chapters, thus visualising the kaleidoscope of grief, guilt, fear, nightmares, and the overall bizarre.

I opened the box with hundreds of unknown, unsolved and forgotten stories. Every one of them is unique and I don't want to believe that they are true, but with every story I read for this stupid job, the thought that all these creatures and supernatural sightings aren't the fruits of sick imaginations, grows bigger and bigger...

Charlotte Engemann was born on the 13th of June, 2037, 16 years before the outbreak of the Weeping. Her diary was found on the 19th of October, 2113, on an abandoned farm near Winterkasten, a small town in Hesse, Germany. Researchers have restored and translated the worn paper to the best of their abilities, providing a small glimpse of life before and during the Weeping. It is unknown how long Charlotte survived after the outbreak, as no other diaries or pieces of writing have been found, nor were there any signs of a body. ___________________________________ - Restored by Emilian Lang, head researcher of the Herrmann Schutz Institute, 12.07.2113 - - Translated into English by Lukas Werner-Thomson, researcher of the Herrmann Schutz Institute, 03.08.2113 -

Will you ever be able to find out who lives inside your house of thoughts? Do you claim to be alive by the criteria of existence or do you merely breathe? Reframe of Mind: Ennui opens doors to discourses on the perception of reality, the idea of interweaving threads of life and, primarily, the myriad thalassic layers of the ocean of our very own consciousness. This "true" version of the original work not only includes an extra chapter, but also features a completely revamped story that adds depth and intrigue. Additionally, readers will be delighted to find vibrantly designed coloured pages interspersed between each chapter.

Hop on board for an epic journey through Uzbekistan. Experience the views, taste the food, meet the fellow travellers. Underlined with music from Central Asia (don't forget to scan the QR codes!), and accompanied by visuals from throughout Uzbekistan, the stories will come to life and inspire you, make you wonder, laugh and cry; give you an idea of what everyday life is like in Central Asia, and what matters for its inhabitants. In its own playful way, this collection of short stories also conveys some key historical, social and cultural background about Central Asia, a region about which, at least in the humble opinion of the author, everyone ought to know more.