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  A Story of The Days to Come

  H. G. Wells

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  "A Story of the Days to Come" by H.G. Wells is a visionary tale set in a futuristic London transformed by technological advancement. The story follows young lovers Denton and Elizabeth as they navigate a society shaped by automation, urbanization, and social stratification. Amid towering skyscrapers and automated industries, they face challenges of love, ambition, and survival in a world where progress comes at a cost. Wells explores themes of class disparity, human resilience, and the ethical dilemmas of unchecked innovation. A blend of romance and dystopian foresight, this novel critiques the dehumanizing effects of modernity while offering a prescient glimpse into humanity’s future. A compelling exploration of progress and its consequences.

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  The Luckiest Man Alive!

  William Morrison

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  The Luckiest Man Alive! by William Morrison - The man who won the contest for a perfect specimen to be named "Mister Earth" would be in a unique position! 
  "Do you love me Grant?" 
  "No doubt about it Baby," said Grant Hayes absently. He was tired of hearing the question, and he no longer answered it with the old fervor, but he couldn't brush it off altogether. Not yet. Not as long as he still wanted to eat. 
  "You don't act as if you do." 
  "You know how I feel about you, Gilda." His tone was careless, and he didn't even bother to look at her. He stared into the mirror and smirked at what he saw there. Then his eyes wandered. They caught a headline on the newspaper thrown across the table, and he went over to pick up the paper. He turned over the pages idly. 
  "You haven't kissed me once in the past hour." 
  Grant Hayes was no longer paying attention. He had caught a glimpse of an ad on an inner page, and he was avidly reading the details. Win Fame and Fortune! it shouted. It was almost as if the thing had been directed at him. His eyes glis­tened ashe read. No stupid routine work, no tiresome job without a future for a man of his talents. It was the kind of work that wasn't work at all-the kind he loved to do.

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  His only son

  Leopoldo Alas

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  A brilliant comic novel - surprisingly sexy for the 1890s - by the author of *La Regenta*, generally considered the best Spanish novel of the 19th century.  
  Bonifacio Reyes is the mild-mannered, muddleheaded sickroom slave of his wife, the neurotic and capricious heiress Emma Valcárcel. When a traveling opera company comes to town, their contacts with the singers - the charming, unscrupulous tenor and entrepreneur Mochi, the beautiful, voluptuous soprano Serafina Gorgheggi, the roguish baritone Minghetti - are destined to make great changes in their boring provincial lives...

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  Little Men

  Louisa May Alcott

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  "It takes a long time to grow a soul, but it's a fascinating process."
  
  Jo March has found her true calling. Alongside her husband, Professor Bhaer, she has opened the doors of Plumfield, an estate turned school where "naughty" boys are given the freedom to grow, learn, and find their better selves. Moving away from the rigid discipline of the Victorian era, Plumfield is a place of pillow fights, gardening, and deep moral lessons, where every child—from the street-smart orphan Nat to the rebellious "wild boy" Dan—is treated with the love and respect they deserve.
  
  A New Generation of the March Family: While Jo remains the beating heart of the story, Little Men introduces a delightful new cast. Watch as Meg's twins, the studious Demi and the domestic Daisy, navigate their childhoods alongside a ragtag group of students. The novel captures the humor and heartache of growing up, proving that the lessons learned on the playground are often as important as those learned from books.
  
  The Philosophy of Kindness: Alcott draws on her own transcendentalist upbringing to create a story that championed progressive education long before it was mainstream. Little Men is a celebration of character-building, gender equality, and the redemptive power of a second chance. It remains a comforting, essential read for anyone who believes that every child has a "gold mine" of potential waiting to be discovered.
  
  Step back into the world of the Marches. Purchase "Little Men" today and experience the joy of Plumfield.

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  Short Horror Stories Vol 6 -...

  Scare Street, Ron Ripley, David...

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  Take a walk on the dark side... 
  Welcome to world of dreams and nightmares, where a furious spirit turns the tables on a greedy ghost hunter. And a loving couple’s home renovations awaken a sinister presence. Your journey into terror has begun. 
  Scare Street is proud to present the best in bone-chilling supernatural horror. This volume contains two macabre morsels for your listening pleasure. Each tale transports you on a terrifying journey beyond the veil of death and into the shadowy world that lies beyond. 
  But as you embark on your trip to the other side, remember not to linger too long. Because, once evil traps you in its icy grasp, it may never let go. And your stay might become a bit more permanent than you expected! 
  Step into the eerie world of Scare Street, where supernatural horror and suspense await you at every turn. Our collection of ghost stories, urban legends, and haunted house stories offer the perfect mix of scary and spooky tales. Whether it's a creepy campfire classic, short horror stories, or unsettling creepypasta, our tales are crafted to bring thrills and chills that will keep you hooked.

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  Hades and Persephone - The...

  Alannah Carbonneau

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  Persephone: All my life, I've had questions, holes—gaps in my mind. Now, too much is clear. Everything I thought I knew about the world crumbles around me as a truth I can no longer deny takes its place with a violence that leaves me trembling. Reality distorts to make room for a fate I wish we didn't have to face. Grief is a burden that weighs heavy on my heart, but for them—for life—I will fight. Even if it takes my very last breath. Even if it costs the final beat of my ravaged heart.Hades: Sacrifice has always been the name of my game. But now that I must sacrifice her—them—I'm no longer certain I wish to save the realms. For once, I consider falling to the monster that myth has painted me. Instead, I find myself bound by a fate I can't begin to fight. I may be the God of the Underworld, but I am still a pawn in this game we play, bound by rules far more ancient than me. The cost is high. It grows every day she is away from me. Still, I search for a way to break the binds of the ancient deal I struck long ago. To bring her home, unharmed, from the Gods who keep her—a prisoner of a blood deal—in the dangerous realm of Olympus. But Persephone has a plan, my cunning little goddess. A plan to destroy those who sought to ruin us. It's the last chance to save the realms. If we fail . . .  
   
  Contains mature themes.

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