Three great stories. Three Great Stories A ruthless and mean-spirited executive uses an ancient curse to kill off everyone who stands between him and success, power, and riches. Guests at a luxury resort in the Adriatic find their vacations turn into nightmares. Three prisoners flee for their lives and are pursued by a fanatical gaoler. For more details, please see idividual stories. Aso available as a paperback. About 112000 words.