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.

"A contemporary romance novel set in Chicago and Napa Valley"--

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.

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.

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...

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.