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  The Holographic New Clothes - A...

  W. J. Sam

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  Can you imagine a future society where human beings wear no clothes, only holographic projections? 
  "The Holograph's New Clothes" explores this intriguing world, where a man from an underground bunker emerges into a society that has replaced fabric with digital skins. This compelling short story delves into themes of identity, authenticity, and the human condition. 
  In a world obsessed with appearances, he is an anomaly, clothed in tangible garments amid digital illusions. When he discovers technology that reveals the naked truth behind these projections, he confronts the reality of this new society and its values. This narrative challenges us to consider the price of conformity and the importance of embracing our true selves. 
  "The Holograph's New Clothes" is a poignant reminder of the strength found in authenticity in a world veiled by perfection. It's a must-read for anyone who has ever felt out of place, questioning the norms that bind us. 
  Discover the essence of being truly seen in "The Holograph's New Clothes."

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  Lilliputin - Tales from a War...

  Jan Němec

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  Written in the first four months of the war in Ukraine, fuelled by anger towards mindless violence, Němec's stories tackle the present moment and confront what really matters at times of abundant destruction.
  
  A Czech man in Ukraine in search of his alter ego. A gang of homeless kids driven from a cellar by tenants using it as a shelter from the war. A German couple who 'rented a womb' in Ukraine, whose child is now stuck in Kyiv. A teenager partnered with a Valkyrie for the distribution of lavash in besieged Mariupol delays his flight until it is too late. A Russian academic mounting a protest in the center of Moscow dressed in a costume from Swan Lake. They may not be soldiers at the front, but for the characters in these stories, life will never again be as it was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this collection of short stories-two set in Ukraine, two in the West, and one in Russia-Czech author Jan Němec has produced a work of remarkable immediacy.

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  The Edgar Allan Poe Audio...

  Anonymous

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  Universally acclaimed as the maestro of horror and the morbid, Edgar Allan Poe’s dark gift has for more than a century and a half set the standard for the genre. 
  Now, Caedmon Audio presents a classic collection of Poe’s most terrifying tales performed by two of the most brilliant interpreters of his work, Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone. Between them, they perform 20 of Poe’s chilling stories and poems, creating an unforgettably intense listening experience.Includes:• The Gold Bug • The Imp of the Perverse• Ligeia Performed by Vincent Price• The Tell-Tale Heart • The Pit and the Pendulum• The Raven Performed by Basil Rathbone

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  Three Short Stories & Ten Poems

  Ernest Hemingway

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  "Three Short Stories & Ten Poems" is a captivating collection that showcases the literary prowess of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. This illustrated edition presents a selection of Hemingway's succinct and powerful prose alongside his evocative poetry, inviting readers to explore the themes of love, loss, and the human condition that permeate his work. 
  The three short stories included in this collection exemplify Hemingway's trademark minimalist style, characterized by his use of simple language and understated emotion. Each narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships, revealing the profound impact of seemingly mundane moments. Through his keen observations and vivid imagery, Hemingway captures the essence of life's struggles and triumphs, allowing readers to connect deeply with his characters. 
  Accompanying the stories are ten poems that reflect Hemingway's lyrical sensibility and his ability to convey profound emotions in a few carefully chosen words. The poems, rich with imagery and metaphor, explore themes of nature, war, and the passage of time, further enhancing the reader's experience of Hemingway's literary world.

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  The Affair At Coulter's Creek -...

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was born on 24th June 1842 at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. His parents were poor but they introduced him to literature at an early age, instilling in him a deep appreciation of books, the written word and the elegance of language.  
  Growing up in Koscuisko County, Indiana poverty and religion were defining features of his childhood, and he would later describe his parents as “unwashed savages” and fanatically religious, showing him little affection but always quick to punish. He came to resent religion, and his introduction to literature appears to be their only positive effect. 
  At age 15 Bierce left home to become a printer’s devil, mixing ink and fetching type at The Northern Indian, a small Ohio paper. Falsely accused of theft he returned to his farm and spent time sending out work in the hopes of being published. 
  His Uncle Lucius advised he be sent to the Kentucky Military Institute. A year later he was commissioned as an Officer.  As the Civil War started Bierce enlisted in the 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment.  
  In April 1862 Bierce fought at the Battle of Shiloh, an experience which, though terrifying, became the source of several short stories. Two years later he sustained a serious head wound and was off duty for several months. He was discharged in early 1865.  
  A later expedition to inspect military outposts across the Great Plains took him all the way to San Francisco. He remained there to become involved with publishing and editing and to marry, Mary Ellen on Christmas Day 1871.  They had a child, Day, the following year.  
  In 1872 the family moved to England for 3 years where he wrote for Fun magazine. His son, Leigh, was born, and first book, ‘The Fiend’s Delight’, was published.  
  They returned to San Francisco and to work for a number of papers where he gained admiration for his crime reporting. In 1887 he began a column at the William Randolph Hearst’s San Francisco Examiner.  
  Bierce’s marriage fell apart when he discovered compromising letters to his wife from a secret admirer. The following year, 1889 his son Day committed suicide, depressed by romantic rejection. 
  In 1891 Bierce wrote and published the collection of 26 short stories which included ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’.  Success and further works including poetry followed.  
  Bierce with Hearst’s resources helped uncover a financial plot by a railroad to turn 130 million dollars of loans into a handout. Confronted by the railroad and asked to name his price Bierce answered “my price is $130 million dollars. If, when you are ready to pay, I happen to be out of town, you may hand it over to my friend, the Treasurer of the United States”.  
  He now began his first foray as a fabulist, publishing ‘Fantastic Fables’ in 1899.  But tragedy again struck two years later when his second son Leigh died of pneumonia relating to his alcoholism.  
  He continued to write short stories and poetry and also published ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’.  
  At the age of 71, in 1913 Bierce departed from Washington, D.C., for a tour of the battlefields where he had fought during the civil war. At the city of Chihuahua he wrote his last known communication, a letter to a friend. It’s closing words were “as to me, I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination,” Ambrose Bierce then vanished without trace.

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  Gun Boss of Tumbleweed

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  Mart Kincaid may be the fastest gun in the state, but his life is not his own. It belongs to Gar Malone, a rancher driven by his thirst for power and more land. Now Gar wants the Singing Canyon spread, and blackmails Kincaid into running its owners off. But that means driving away Sally Drake, and that's the last thing Kincaid wants to do. It's time to settle up, once and for all, with the blackmailing Malone. The secret is out — and so are the blazing guns — as the audio version of Gun Boss of Tumbleweed puts you on the trail of redemption and revenge.

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