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  The Face

  E. F. Benson

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  More classic horror narrations on Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks 
  Title: The Face 
  Author: E. F. Benson 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1923 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series: Timeless Terrors 
  Number: 114 
  Description: 
  The Face is a chilling tale of art, obsession, and supernatural retribution. 
  The story follows a talented but morally corrupt artist whose life is marked by selfishness and cruelty. When he encounters a subject whose presence unsettles him in ways he cannot explain, his carefully constructed world begins to fracture. What emerges is a haunting exploration of conscience, guilt, and the possibility that some wrongs leave marks deeper than any brushstroke can conceal. 
  With mounting psychological tension and an atmosphere thick with unease, E. F. Benson crafts a story where horror arises not from distant cosmic forces, but from the inescapable reckoning of one’s own soul. Subtle, elegant, and deeply disturbing, The Face stands as a masterful example of Benson’s refined supernatural fiction. 
  Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the quiet dread and moral intensity that define Benson’s distinctive brand of ghostly horror.

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  Blessed Are the Meek - From...

  Mary Webb

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  Mary Gladys Meredith was born on 25th March 1881 at Leighton Lodge in the village of Leighton, near Shrewsbury in Shropshire.  
  Mary was home-schooled by her father before being sent to a finishing school in Southport in 1895. Her longs walks in the countryside helped her develop a heightened sense of observation and description, of both people and places, which later infused both her poetry and prose. 
  When she was 20 she developed symptoms of Graves' disease, a thyroid disorder that caused bulging protuberant eyes and throat goitre. This caused life-long ill health and was a possible contributor to her early death.  
  Mary was first published as a teenager when her brother sent to a local newspaper her poem on a recent rail accident.  Mary, who was in the habit of destroying her work was appalled though placated when she discovered that it had received some positive appreciation in readers letters. 
  1912 brought marriage to Henry Bertram Law Webb, a teacher. He supported her literary work which, in 1917, resulted in the publication of her novel ‘The Golden Arrow.’ 
  A few years later they acquired a property in London where, it was hoped, recognition of her literary talents would be more easily recognised.   
  Her 1924 novel, ‘Precious Bane’, won the Prix Femina Vie Heureuse, the prestigious French literary prize awarded by an all-female jury. 
  Most of her poetry and various other works were only published after her death. 
  By 1927 her health was deteriorating and her marriage failing.   
  Mary Webb died on 8th October 1927 at St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.  She was 46.

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  War and Peace (Second Epilogue)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Second Epilogue: History is the life of nations and of humanity. To seize and put into words, to describe directly the life of humanity or even of a single nation, appears impossible. The ancient historians all employed one and the same method to describe and seize the apparently elusive the life of a people. They described the activity of individuals who ruled the people, and regarded the activity of those men as representing the activity of the whole nation.

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  Sister Josepha - From their pens...

  Alice Dunbar Nelson

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  Alice Ruth Moore was born on 19th July 1875 in New Orleans where she was part of the multi-racial Creole community.  She was the first generation seemingly born free after the Civil War and unusually for the times, obtained a university education which led to her becoming a teacher at a public school in New Orleans.   
  In 1895, when she was 20, she published her first collection of short stories and poems, ‘Violets and Other Tales’, and moved to New York City where she co-founded and taught at the White Rose Mission, a Home for Girls.   
  Alice was always politically active and sought to advance the position of black women.  She began work as a journalist at the Woman’s Era newspaper where her work was seen by the established poet and journalist Paul Laurence Dunbar.  After corresponding for two years she joined him in Washington DC and they married in 1898.   
  It was a difficult relationship, due mainly to Dunbar’s fragile health, alcoholism and depression.  After a severe beating she left him and moved to Delaware to teach for a decade though took time out to enroll at Cornell University. 
  A short-lived marriage to Henry A. Callis, a physician and professor at Howard University ended in divorce and she became co-editor and writer for an influential publication of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  A third marriage to civil rights activist Robert J. Nelson came about, as did affairs with several women, notably the activist Fay Jackie Robinson.   
  In Wilmington Delaware she and her husband devoted their time and writings to working for equality for African Americans and women’s suffrage.   
  Alice Dunbar Nelson was a natural and gifted writer across many genres, from novels, essays, plays to diaries, criticism, poetry and of course short stories, of which ‘Stones in the Village’ is a fine example.  The protagonist, like herself, is light skinned from New Orleans, which allows for a social mobility and a unique position in American society that Dunbar Nelson captures with an imagination and insight to explores another divisive perspective on race.  It is unsurprising that Alice was a prominent part of the early Harlem Renaissance and influenced many others including Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. 
  Alice and her husband moved to Philadelphia in 1932 and it was here that she died on 18th September 1935, at the age of 60, from a heart ailment.

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  The Big Four

  Agatha Christie

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  The Big Four by Agatha Christie is a thrilling international mystery featuring the legendary detective Hercule Poirot in one of his most dangerous investigations.What begins as a strange and unexpected visit quickly draws Poirot into a global conspiracy led by a secret criminal organization known as "The Big Four." These powerful masterminds operate from the shadows, manipulating world events through espionage, deception, and murder. As Poirot and his loyal friend Captain Hastings race across countries to uncover the truth, they face deadly traps, hidden enemies, and a growing threat that could change the fate of nations.Filled with suspense, clever twists, and fast-paced action, The Big Four combines classic detective storytelling with international intrigue. The audiobook delivers a gripping listening experience for fans of mystery, crime fiction, and thrilling adventures.Perfect for listeners who enjoy intelligent investigations, secret conspiracies, and the unforgettable brilliance of Hercule Poirot.

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  Banned Books Collection - The...

  Sun Tzu, Dante Alighieri

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  Title: Banned Books Collection: The Art of War + Inferno (Full Audio) 
  Description: 
  Unlock the wisdom of the ancients and journey through the depths of the underworld in this exclusive double-feature audiobook. This collection brings together two of history's most powerful, controversial, and influential works: Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. 
  Experience the full, unabridged audio of these masterpieces that have challenged authority, shaped civilizations, and survived centuries of censorship. 
  What’s Inside: 
  Book 1: The Art of War by Sun TzuThe definitive ancient Chinese treatise on military strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution.Learn the timeless principles of tactical warfare, strategic thinking, and winning without fighting.Keywords: Strategy, Philosophy, Eastern Wisdom, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Classic Literature.Book 2: Inferno (The Divine Comedy) by Dante AlighieriThe first part of Dante's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, guiding you through the nine circles of Hell.A profound allegory of the soul's journey towards God, exploring sin, justice, and redemption.Keywords: Epic Poetry, Italian Literature, Mythology, Theology, Classic Fiction, Dark Academia. 
  Why Listen? This bundle offers a unique juxtaposition of cold, calculating strategy and intense, spiritual passion. Perfect for students, history buffs, philosophers, and anyone seeking to understand the books that the world once tried to hide. 
  Listen now to master the art of strategy and explore the human condition

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