In a small Scottish village, the sudden death of a stray cat uncovers a web of secrets and tensions among the residents. The story follows the local police as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the cat's demise, revealing hidden relationships and long-buried grievances. As the community grapples with the loss, themes of grief, connection, and the impact of seemingly trivial events on daily life emerge, leading to unexpected revelations and a deeper understanding among the villagers.
THE DIEHARDLew Morgan is a well-hated man. His friends and family would be happy if he just died. Grover, who runs the general store, is one of his oldest friends. But Lew, as owner of the local bank, doesn’t intend to give Grover another loan. His son Whit is Lew’s whipping boy, and Whit’s wife, Dort, a controlling conniver who just wants Lew’s money. And then there’s Victoria, Lew’s daughter, who is forced to compete for his affection with the other women in his life. They all hate Lew Morgan. You might say that Lew is in danger for his life. If only he had a clue that his brash arrogance rubbed some people the wrong way. If only Lew knew that at least one of these people plans to murder him…MY BROTHER’S KILLERGarth Sullivan lives in the same brownstone as his brother Howdy and his wife, Pamela. Garth once had a career as a woodworker, but that ended when Howdy accidentally caused the slicing of his two fingers. He once had Pamela, too. But now all he has is hate. A festering hate that only grows stronger with each dinner date. But Garth has a plan. It’s a great plan, a wonderful plan. All he has to do to rid himself of Howdy is to fake his own death, and wait for the perfect moment to kill him. Unfortunately, he doesn’t take Eunice into consideration. Eunice is their less-than-attractive neighbor, and she is in love with Garth. So when she sees him outside the building after everyone else thinks he’s dead, she vows to keep his secret. But some secrets just can’t be kept…
Set against a backdrop of emotional turmoil, the narrative explores themes of confinement and longing as the protagonist grapples with the complexities of love and identity. Through vivid imagery and introspective prose, the story delves into the struggles of finding solace and freedom within one's own life. The characters navigate their relationships amidst a landscape of personal and societal expectations, ultimately seeking a sense of belonging and understanding in a world that often feels restrictive.
Příběh z amerického maloměsta, které je vzrušeno zprávou, že ve vile místního, již zemřelého doktora byla nalezena mrtvola jeho hospodyně. Vše nasvědčuje nešťastné náhodě a jen podezřelé chování doktorova syna vyvolá dohady o zločinu a uvede do pohybu policejní aparát. Takto se pomalu odhaluje rodinné prostředí, vyostřené rodinné vztahy, konvence, společenská přetvářka, atmosféra, která vedla ke zločinu..
