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  The Phantoms of the Fire

  Clark Ashton Smith

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  🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition plus narrator intro and outro of this tale by searching 'Jonathan Dunne Horror' on YouTube.  
  Title: The Phantoms of the Fire 
  Series Name: Timeless Terrors 
  Series Entry: 119 
  Author: Clark Ashton Smith 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1930 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Description: 
  The Phantoms of the Fire is a haunting tale of cosmic horror and elemental vengeance set in the strange and perilous landscapes of colonial India. 
  The story follows an English forest officer stationed in a remote district, a man of practical temperament and rational mind. Yet amid the oppressive heat and smoldering jungles, he confronts something that defies reason. After a devastating blaze sweeps through the forest under mysterious circumstances, survivors whisper of uncanny shapes moving within the flames — living forms born of fire itself. What begins as rumor soon becomes terrifying reality as the narrator encounters manifestations that seem neither wholly material nor wholly spirit, but something ancient, alien, and inimical to humankind. 
  Clark Ashton Smith weaves lush, atmospheric prose with mounting dread, transforming the natural element of fire into a vehicle for the uncanny. Unlike the visceral physical horror of pulp adventure fiction, this tale burns slowly — suffused with cosmic unease, hallucinatory imagery, and the sense of humanity’s frailty before vast, indifferent forces. 
  Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s hypnotic atmosphere, mounting unreality, and creeping cosmic dread — bringing Smith’s strange and smoldering vision vividly to life.

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  Sexiest Heroes Collection - A...

  Lynne Graham, Catherine Mann,...

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  Three sexy contemporary romances in one collection for the first time by New York Times bestselling author Tawny Weber and USA Today bestselling authors Lynne Graham and Catherine Mann.A RING TO SECURE HIS HEIR by Lynne GrahamWorking late is nothing new for tycoon Alex—and it's the perfect excuse to get close to office cleaner Rosie Gray. Intoxicated by the after-hours attentions of the mysterious businessman, Rosie's dreams end with the slamming of the bedroom door on their one-night stand. Discovering she's pregnant, she goes to confront him, but no one at work has heard of "Alex Kolovos." They do, however, know Alexius Stavroulakis, the CEO, and he has a glittering proposal for her!MIDNIGHT SPECIAL by Tawny WeberSomewhere on the train is a key witness to a murder. And reporter Marni Clare will do whatever it takes to get the story—even crashing in an unreserved sleeper car. But when she wakes, she finds herself curled up with the man she's seeking…and he's hot enough to derail all her plans! FBI special agent Hunter won't complain about the hot blonde in his arms. And maybe it's the medication he's on, but he's even agreed to share his room…. It's a long trip, and within days their berth becomes the scene of some steamy railway romps. But is Marni just having fun…or is she taking Hunter for a ride?ALL OR NOTHING by Catherine MannDespite the warning signs, Jayne Hughes married the bad boy. And Conrad Hughes, casino magnate, did just that with his absences and lies. Now she's ready to move on, but her husband has other plans…. Conrad's undercover work for Interpol destroyed his marriage. When Jayne comes to Monte Carlo seeking a divorce, he launches an all-out assault. Seducing his wife back into his bed is easy; earning her trust is another matter. Yet Conrad knows the odds favor the house. And he has no intentions of losing.

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  The English at the North Pole -...

  Jules Verne

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  Set sail into the frozen abyss where only the bravest—or the most foolish—dare to venture. 
  The steam-brig Forward leaves the docks of Liverpool bound for a perilous and unknown destination. Manned by a hand-picked crew and loaded with six years of provisions, she is built to withstand the deadliest forces of nature. But there is a chilling mystery aboard: the true captain is missing, communicating only through strange, unheralded letters. As Commander Richard Shandon and the eccentric Dr. Clawbonny lead the men deep into the towering icebergs of Baffin's Bay, morale begins to fracture. Paranoia spreads among the crew, fueled by the haunting presence of a ferocious, silent dog that seems to know their route better than they do. With monstrous ice floes threatening to crush the ship and mutiny brewing in the bitter cold, the Forward presses on toward an impossible, mythical goal. 
  Why you will love this audiobook:Fans of classic Adventure Fiction will be absolutely gripped by this relentless tale of maritime survival and Arctic exploration. Jules Verne weaves a masterclass in tension, combining the golden age of discovery tropes with the eerie atmosphere of a ghost ship lost on the polar seas. Whether you crave man-versus-nature conflicts, treacherous nautical navigation, historic ocean legends, or psychological suspense among a stranded crew, this gripping saga of courage against insurmountable odds is essential listening. 
  About the Author:Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a pioneering French novelist who laid the foundation for modern science fiction and adventure literature. Renowned for his meticulous scientific research and visionary imagination, Verne's timeless classics continue to inspire global explorers, inventors, and readers to this day.

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  The Lonely God - A Short Story

  Agatha Christie

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  In the quiet halls of the British Museum, a forgotten stone idol sits unnoticed on a high shelf—its features eroded by time, its purpose long-lost. But for Frank Oliver, a lonely man recently returned to England, the little god becomes something more: a symbol of connection in a world that has passed him by. 
  When Frank notices a young woman visiting the same statue, day after day, something begins to shift. In their quiet devotion to a nameless figure, two strangers begin to find the possibility of something else—companionship, perhaps even love. 
  Agatha Christie’s The Lonely God is a tender and thoughtful departure from her usual crime stories. In this short tale, she explores isolation, identity, and unexpected human connection with quiet grace. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, character-driven stories, and emotional fiction with a hint of mystery.

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  Love - From their pens to your...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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  Leo Tolstoy - Six of the Best -...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in the Russian province of Tula to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he had private tutors but he showed little interest in any formal education. When he went to the University of Kazan in 1843 to study oriental languages and law, he left without completing his courses.  Life now was relaxed and idle but with some writing also taking place.  Gambling debts forced an abrupt change of path and he joined the army to fight in the Crimean War.  He was commended for his bravery and promoted but was appalled at the brutality and loss of life.  He recorded these and other earlier experiences in his diaries which formed the basis of several of his works. 
  In 1852 ‘Childhood’ was published to immediate success and was followed by ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Youth’. 
  His experience in the army and the horrors he witnessed resulted in ‘The Cossacks’ in 1862 and the trilogy ‘Sevastopol Tales’. After the war he travelled around Europe, visiting London and Paris and meeting such luminaries as Victor Hugo and Charles Darwin.  
  It was now that Tolstoy began his masterpiece, ‘War and Peace’. Published in 1869 it was an epic work that changed literature. He quickly followed this with ‘Anna Karenina’.  
  These successes made Tolstoy rich and helped him accomplish many of his dreams but also brought problems as he grappled with his faith and the lot of the oppressed poor. These revolutionary views became so popular that the authorities now kept him under surveillance.  
  He led a life of asceticism and vegetarianism and put his socialist ideals into practice by establishing numerous schools for the poor and food programmes. He also believed in giving away his wealth, which caused much discord with his wife.  
  His writing continued to bring forth classics such as ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ and many brilliant and incisive short stories such as ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need’.  
  In 1901 Tolstoy was excommunicated from the Church and controversially deselected for the Nobel Prize for Literature. 
  Whilst undertaking a pilgrimage by train in October 1910 with his daughter Aleksandra he caught pneumonia in the nearby town of Astapovo.  Leo Tolstoy died on November 9th, 1910, he was 82.

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