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  After the Funeral - From their...

  Mary Butts

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  Mary Frances Butts was born on 13th December 1890 in Poole, Dorset. 
  Her early years were spent at Salterns, an 18th-century house overlooking Poole Harbour.  Sadly in 1905 her father died, and she was sent for boarding at St Leonard's school for girls in St Andrews. 
  Her mother remarried and, from 1909, Mary studied at Westfield College in London, and here, first became aware of her bisexual feelings.  She was sent down for organising a trip to Epsom races and only completed her degree in 1914 when she graduated from the London School of Economics.  By then Mary had become an admirer of the occultist Aleister Crowley and she was given a co-authorship credit on his ‘Magick (Book 4)’. 
  In 1916, she began the diary which would now detail her future life and be a constant reference point for her observations and her absorbing experiences. 
  During World War I, she was doing social work for the London County Council in Hackney Wick, and involved in a lesbian relationship.  Life changed after meeting the modernist poet, John Rodker and they married in 1918. 
  In 1921 she spent 3 months at Aleister Crowley's Abbey of Thelema in Sicily; she found the practices dreadful and also acquired a drug habit.  Mary now spent time writing in Dorset, including her celebrated book of short stories ‘Speed the Plough’ which saw fully develop her unique Modernist prose style. 
  Europe now beckoned and several years were spent in Paris befriending many artists and writing further extraordinary stories.   
  She was continually sought after by literary magazines and also published several short story collections as books. Although a Modernist writer she worked in other genres but is essentially only known for her short stories.  Mary was deeply committed to nature conservation and wrote several pamphlets attacking the growing pollution of the countryside. 
  In 1927, she divorced and the following year her novel ‘Armed with Madness’ was published.  A further marriage followed in 1930 and time was spent attempting to settle in London and Newcastle before setting up home on the western tip of Cornwall.  By 1934 the marriage had failed. 
  Mary Butts died on 5th March 1937, at the West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, after an operation for a perforated gastric ulcer. She was 46.

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  The Narrative of Arthur Gordon...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Rum, a sailing ship, and a dare…   …What could go wrong?   Edgar Allan Poe’s only complete novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket is one of the first adventure stories set in and around the Antarctic, which at the time was a place of mystery and the unknown.   Pym takes us on an adventure across the seas to uncharted southern lands that are fraught with danger. With shipwrecks, murder, mutiny, and, yes, cannibalism, this tale has it all. First published in 1838, midway between Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe and Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Poe’s Pym echoes one and presages the other while delving even deeper into the darkness of men’s souls.   This new edition, with a new Foreword by New York Times best-selling author and Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry, brings the classic tale back to life. Not for the faint of heart, Poe’s novel, which inspired H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, H.P. Lovecraft, and many others, reflects the wonder and dangers of exploring the unknown.

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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. W. Jacobs

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  Embark on a journey into the realm of the supernatural with "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, now available as a gripping audiobook. In this chilling tale, listeners will be transported to a quaint English home where a mysterious monkey's paw holds the power to grant its owner three wishes. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will follow the White family as they grapple with the temptation of unlimited wishes and the dire consequences that come with meddling in the forces of fate. With its atmospheric setting, suspenseful plot, and haunting themes of greed and consequence, "The Monkey's Paw" is a classic of horror fiction that continues to captivate audiences around the world. 
  Perfect for fans of suspense and the macabre, this audiobook delivers a spine-tingling performance that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of horror literature or new to the genre, "The Monkey's Paw" promises to chill you to the bone and leave you pondering the nature of fate and the human condition. 
  So, if you're ready to experience a tale of chilling suspense and supernatural intrigue, start listening to "The Monkey's Paw" today and embark on a journey into the dark corners of the human psyche. Start Listening to "The Monkey's Paw" today!

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  The Cask of Amontillado

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Title: The Cask of Amontillado 
  Author: Edgar Allan Poe 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1846 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 7 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a masterful tale of revenge, deception, and macabre horror. First published in 1846 in Godey’s Lady’s Book, it follows Montresor as he lures the unsuspecting Fortunato into the catacombs beneath an Italian city, promising a taste of rare Amontillado wine. 
  What begins as a seemingly friendly encounter descends into a chilling nightmare of entombment and vengeance. Poe crafts a tightly woven narrative filled with irony, tension, and the psychological darkness for which he is renowned. 
  This recording, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, brings to life the Gothic atmosphere and sinister undertones of one of Poe’s most unforgettable stories. While the text is in the public domain, this performance is an original work and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Listeners should prepare for an unsettling journey into obsession and retribution that echoes long after the story ends.

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  Falls Confession

  Dawn Blair

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  He fed the wrong snake and it led to his doom. 
  As a champion, Fall fights for the side of good, until that moment when he doesn’t. Chaos needs attention too or the universe tilts out of balance. Now incarcerated, they press for Fall’s confession: why did he do it? 
  Can his actions make up for his heinous crime and let good once again triumph over what he has done? 
  A standalone, fantasy short story from the Wells of the Onesong series by the author of 1-800-Mischief and The Doorway Prince.

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  The Case of Vincent Pyrwhtt -...

  Barry Pain

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  Barry Eric Odell Pain was born at 3 Sydney Street in Cambridge on 28th September 1864. He was one of 4 children. 
  He was educated at Sedbergh School and then Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. 
  In 1889, Cornhill Magazine published his short story ‘The Hundred Gates’.  This opened the way for Pain to advance his literary career on several fronts. He became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as joining the staff of both the Daily Chronicle and Black and White.  
  Pain was also a noted and prominent contributor to The Granta and from 1896 to 1928 a regular contributor to the Windsor Magazine. 
  It is often said that Pain was discovered by Robert Louis Stevenson, who compared his work to that of Guy de Maupassant.  It’s an apt comparison. Pain was a master of disturbing prose but was also able to inject parody and light comedy into many of his works.  A simple premise could in his hands suddenly expand into a world very real but somehow emotionally fraught and on the very edge of darkness. 
  Barry Pain died on 5th May 1928 in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

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