Item category 1: Short Stories

A complete collection of much loved fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Whether you're searching for a sky-high beanstalk, a sleeping princess or a bewitched prince, you're guaranteed to find your favourite fairy tales right here. And no matter how the story starts...

From a grudge that ended in a stabbing in an East End pub in 1901 to the barbaric killing of a nun at St Mary's Cathedral in 1988, this volume chronicles the most notorious homicides committed in Aberdeen over the last 100 years.

A collection of spine-chilling tales by Joan Aiken, author of 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'. From a mysterious traveller who leaves an injured horse with a stranger, to a garden plant that slowly creeps into a house during a thunderstorm and a man who comes across two angry forces in the middl...

A collection of original stories about Scotland's native trees that weave together threads of mythology and lore, herbal medicine, uses of timber and wood, woodland ecology and imagination to produce unique tales that are appealing to adults and children alike.

A simplified and shortened version of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales of terror, this volume in the 'Usborne Classics Retold' series helps young readers to develop their literary skills and pursue an interest in classic stories.

A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children's laureate Chris RiddellWith contributions from Frances Hardinge, Sarah Crossan, Matt Haig, Neil Gaiman and many more.

In this collection of Andersen's tales the translator includes all the classic, timeless stories and some lesser known ones as well as some surprises.

These four short stories from a master storyteller are packed full of twists and turns. Jeremy finds out exactly the best way to steal the perfect ring for his fiancee. Albert celebrates his 100th birthday, and is pleased to be sent The Queen's Birthday Telegram. In Russia, businessman Richard pl...

Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to start somewhere. 'Meet Cute' is an anthology of original short stories featuring tales of 'how they first met' from some of today's most popular YA authors, from an African American girl in upstate New York ...