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The stories and folks tales referred to as One Thousand and One Nights or the Arabian Nights is a collection of popular Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales gathered over several centuries, first published during the Islamic Golden Age.
This work by Harriet Theresa Comstock is filled with the air and waves of the sea! It richly inhabits the environment, just as its characters do, as well as relying on each other in tough spots. An old-fashioned story of life in a coastal town on Long Island. All is centered around a lighthouse and a life saving station, where Cap'n Billy Daddy works. He also takes care of Janet, whose mother is out of the picture. One day a young painter comes to the dunes to paint, sees Janet, and asks to paint her and the two fall in love...and then Janet's rich biological father shows up.Show book
Guy Boothby (1867 - 1905) was an Australian by birth, who came to England in 1894 and was quickly acknowledged as a masterly writer of thrillers and crime stories.His best work includes a series of stories which appeared in Pearson's Magazine in 1897 under the title The Prince of Swindlers. These stories describe the exploits of Simon Carne, one of the earliest society criminals whose cunning robberies were executed with oustanding imagination and ingenuity.In The Wedding Guest Simon Carne gets away with an extraordinary heist.Show book
Step into the Enchanting Worlds of HG Wells' Short Stories! Immerse yourself in the genius of HG Wells with our digital audiobook collection, showcasing his captivating short stories: "The Loyalty of Esau Common," "My First Aeroplane," "Little Mother up the Morderberg," and "The Pearl of Love." "The Loyalty of Esau Common": Delve into the intricate world of human relationships, as Esau Common navigates loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of the heart. This story will leave you questioning the depths of trust. "My First Aeroplane": Join Wells on a journey through time as he recounts the exhilaration and awe of witnessing the birth of aviation. Experience the thrill of human achievement and technological progress through his vivid storytelling. "Little Mother up the Morderberg": Explore the mysteries of a quaint village perched on the edge of a cliff. Wells weaves a tale of eerie folklore, secrets, and the inexplicable in a setting that will send shivers down your spine. "The Pearl of Love": Witness the transformative power of love as Wells takes you on a sentimental journey filled with poignant moments and tender emotions. This story is a testament to the enduring strength of the human heart.Show book
One of the most loved science fiction novels of all time, H. G. Wells’s The Time Machine is a novel that crafts a vivid and haunting picture of an earth some 800,000 years into the future.First published in 1895, it was one of the first novels to deal with the concept of time travel and due to its popularity has come to be regarded as one of the most impactful works on the development of the science fiction genre. The Time Machine was written at the beginning of a period of great technological advancement and it is evident in the author’s writings that this was an area of serious concern for him. Due to the author’s political leanings towards Socialism, he was highly skeptical of the value of technological developments in advancing the interests of society as a whole.The author poses the question within the framework of the novel: will technology ever go too far? The future world of the Eloi depicted within the novel warns of the dangerous consequences of unchecked technological advancements in a compelling, provocative, and timeless way.Show book
Markiewitz Audioworks Presents Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." This production is a full-cast audio dramatization (with incredible original music and magnificent sound effects) of one of the most revered stories of revenge in literary history. This adaptation takes a unique look into the crime itself and establishes a fresh perspective on why Montresor is recounting the story at all. With three new characters and never-before heard dialogue/effects, this rendition of The Cask of Amontillado is sure to entertain even the most well-versed Poe reader.Cast:Montresor - Brennan VilladosFortunato - Jason MarkiewitzPriest - Blake FloresAttendants - Nathan Colburn & Victoria MarkiewitzMusic:Hayden FolkerRunning Time: 30 minIncludes an original introduction to the storyShow book
Mystery surrounds Maud Ruthyn in this quintessential Gothic Novel. Her melancholy father forbids her to ask or inquire anything concerning his misfortunate brother - Silas. From what she can gather, Silas was once a handsome, ambitious young man, but in his later years, he shrank into obscurity. Why? And why is Maud's governess, Madame de la Rougerre, so curious about her father's will? Why is she so cruel? And how will Maude ever find answers from the enigmatic characters that surround her in the spectral castle of Bartram-Hough?Show book
