These eighteen stories and poems all have a certain amount of truth in them.
From the doggie letter to his breeder to a ghost story. Can you see where one begins and the other ends in each of them?
Dare to Dream is a trilogy of hope, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of dreams—woven with the powerful truth that life’s greatest transformations arise from daring to dream and recognising the pivotal moments that can change everything.
In New York, Malcolm, a struggling taxi driver with a love for music, fights against endless rejection and hardship. One day, a chance encounter with a mysterious passenger opens a door he never thought possible.
In Zambia, Zawadi, a determined young girl with nothing but chalk and a dream of fashion, refuses to give up—even as the world tells her it’s impossible. Her journey shifts dramatically when her sketches reach someone who can change her life forever.
In Budapest, Áron, a waiter with grand aspirations, dreams of managing the luxury hotels he can only admire from afar. His rise is a testament to grit and recognising opportunity in the unlikeliest of places.
Dare to Dream is more than just three stories. It’s a celebration of courage, resilience, and the power of believing in your vision. It’s a reminder that those pivotal moments do exist—and those who dare to dream and seize them can change their lives forever.
Cinema 46 is a collection of short stories with different themes, all of interest to current readers, as they address universal issues. Paul Costa Gavin, the author of this book, has a Brazilian and North American cultural background, but the different focuses of his stories cannot be restricted to a single country or community. PC Gavin does not exempt any religion, political party, ideology, or philosophical prejudice from his critical approaches, which are personal, and never express other people’s ideas.
In addition to harshly criticizing the decadence of current culture, Paul Costa Gavin addresses in depth the problem of the meaning of human life, and this appears in all the stories in this book. The relationship between feeling and thought, the deep analysis of what it means to be human, and the always relevant question of the destiny of humanity permeate this entire book of short stories entitled Cinema 46.
What is a writer willing to do to create a bestseller?
How to saddle a rebellious Pegasus?
How to deceive Death itself? Can a flea become a beloved pet?
Perhaps we underestimate our dogs?
Can cars be more humane than humans?
In front of you—a collection of short stories, each one like a reflection in a distorted mirror: familiar, but warped, a bit stranger, a bit more truthful than one would like.
The Ukrainian author observes the world with irony and an eye for detail—those very little things behind which the real meaning hides.
These are stories about us—just seen from an unusual angle.
These twenty short stories, set in Ireland, Britain, France, and America, offer eloquent glimpses into joy, frustration, and pain. They explore the many layers of human experience, capturing our flaws, desires, and vulnerabilities with striking clarity.
Each story is crafted with precision, emotional depth, and poetic insight. The characters reveal behaviours that range from generous to mean-spirited, reflecting the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
This collection shows how often our hopes are derailed by cruel twists of fate. Life, as these stories reveal, can be filled with irony and unexpected outcomes.
From the whispers of our souls,
Let the inner child come alive,
Guiding us to hearts so pure,
As we dance through trials and strive.
Through generations, we will heal,
Ending suffering with each prayer we send,
A legacy of love we extend,
A bond with God that knows no end.
With open hearts, we seek to mend,
Passing healing like a gentle breeze,
In unity, our spirits blend,
For a brighter world, our souls find ease.
We’ll nurture dreams in starlit skies,
Keep joy and hope forever near,
For in this life, our spirits rise,
Embracing the light, casting out fear.
So when we leave this earthly shore,
To meet God in that sacred space,
We’ll stand in love, with hearts of grace,
Saying, “I came with the same purity You sent me with.”
Llandudno and York, I love them both equally! One for the sea, smells and aromas that float about the place, and the big seaside skies and the light they give off. The other, for its ‘past’! A ‘past’ that consumes me completely as I step onto its pavements and breathe in its air.
But are these tales true, I hear you ask? Well, all I can say for certain is that there is some semblance of truth in all of them. As there is some truth in most things that we come across. Some characters were still alive at the time of writing and publication. Those that died are sadly still dead. Some of the events in these pages really did happen. I can testify to that personally because I witnessed some of them for myself.
That is all I shall say on the matter. It is up to you now, the reader, to decide for yourselves.
I can say no more.
Three short stories explore characters separated by age, life stages, and locations as they strive to understand their unique positions within the societies and cultures they inhabit.
Magnus navigates the complexities of his peers, the adults in his life, and his own identity while wrestling with the subtleties of language.
Morgan, estranged from her family after a shattering event, confronts uncomfortable truths as she lives, works, and travels in a foreign country.
Myra reflects on her choices regarding marriage and emigration – decisions she made for what she believed was best for her family, though not always for herself.
It started as a pleasant dog walk in familiar surroundings. The bond between man and dog had grown strong, and the well-worn paths, under calm and serene conditions, felt as welcoming as ever. What could possibly go wrong?
The forecast promised a fair, sunny day, with only the occasional isolated shower on the horizon. Surely, the relentless winter and early spring storms had finally blown themselves out. Surely, summer would at last show its face, offering a much-needed respite from what had felt like an endless season of harsh weather.
But just as our innocent dog walker, Alan, and his faithful pooch began to enjoy a day full of promise, things took a sudden and drastic turn.
What started as a few dark clouds quickly escalated into a violent storm, forcing them to rush home in search of safety and the warmth of their loving family. But luck was not on their side. Disaster struck, and for a single terrifying moment, all hope seemed lost – especially as every method of communication became completely impossible.
Luca Fiocca, in this breviary, responds with irony and cheekiness to a recent statement by Charlize Theron, in which she said: ‘I’ve been single for 10 years, it’s not a long shot. Somebody just needs to grow a pair and step up. I’m shockingly available.’
To do this, he enjoys listing a series of creative approach techniques…
Have you ever been in love? Ever wanted to be in love? Or thought, ‘I’ve had enough of love – it’s so overrated’. Perhaps you’ve sat on the bus or the train going to work and every day the same guy sits opposite you and gives that nod and a smile that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you think, ‘Yes, he is the one’. Or maybe you’ve already met the man of your dreams and knew instantly you would spend the rest of your life with him. Lucky you! Or had your heart broken so many times that when the right guy did come along, you turned and ran a mile.
How about the guy you went to school with, the tough sporty type who always had the girls fawning over him, but you bump into him one day, chat and arrange to meet up for drinks, only to find out that he was in love with you all the time. Relationships in the straight world can be fickle at the best of times, but hey, in the ‘Gay’ arena of life, there are normally no rules except when cupid, that little devil, pokes you both with that pink fluffy arrow, and then… nothing else matters except LOVE.
An open letter to everyone I have ever loved unveils the transformative journey of an individual who finds healing love and acceptance after abuse. Written in an intimate format of a letter addressed to each individual, it lends a unique perspective into the relationship between her and all the people who have left an indelible mark on her heart.
From fleeting romances to deep rooted connections, each letter serves as a portal into her soul, delving into the complexities of love loss and longing. Bittersweet memories and personal anecdotes intertwined with universal truths serve as a timeless reminder that healing and beginning on the road to find true love starts from within.
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