Angielski
The thirteen stories draw readers into a compelling web of intrigue and suspense. Some are funny, others sad, and still others capture the inner conflicts that torment us yet hint at hope for a brighter tomorrow. Readers immediately identify with the bigger-than-life fictional characters that make us ponder our inner selves, fantasies, dreams and passions, and question how far we're willing to go to get what we want. -The Mirror. Scorned by superstitious villagers, gypsy witches are forced to defend themselves against the church and government persecution. -The Feather. Caught up in an eternal struggle, a courageous young man pays the ultimate price in order to defend family and friends. -The Bank. Down on their luck, three people risk paying a heavy price so their dreams come true. -The Wood Fairy. Con artists' evil acts of desperation find that nature has its own method of justice. -The Taxi. One way or another, there is no escaping the universal laws of justice. -The House in the Clearing. A chilling climax provides the background of a centuries-old curse where past and present collide. -Like You But. Lighthearted, endearing tale of unrequited love. -Fireman's Test. Terrified firefighter finds himself in a life-and-death struggle to avoid confronting crippling fears he's kept buried for decades. -The Ashtray. A young couple's wrongdoing has them on the run. Yet they find that justice has sealed their fate. -The Flame of Courage. Abused by her family, a young girl prays for help. Out of desperation, she finds a way out of her torment that changes her life for the better. -The Aqua Detective. A merman detective's police skills and curiosity lead him to New York City to help solve a case where help comes from an unexpected source. -The Sorcerer. An evil leader of otherworldly beings gets his comeuppance when he confronts something he can't control. -Satan's Bible. A two-thousand-year-old relic resurrects a biblical legend that brings modern technology, the Catholic Church, and a nun to battle demonic possession.
