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  Pickman's Model (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  The story revolves around a Bostonian painter named Richard Upton Pickman who creates horrifying images. His works are brilliantly executed, but so graphic that they result in the revocation of his membership in the Boston Art Club and he is shunned by his fellow artists. The narrator is a friend of Pickman, who, after the artist's mysterious disappearance, relates to another acquaintance how he was taken on a tour of Pickman's personal gallery, hidden away in a run-down backwater slum of the city. As the two delved deeper into Pickman's mind and art, the rooms seemed to grow ever more evil and the paintings ever more horrific, ending with a final enormous painting of an unearthly, red-eyed and vaguely canine humanoid balefully chewing on a human victim. A noise sent Pickman running outside the room with a gun while the narrator reached out to unfold what looked like a small piece of rolled paper attached to the monstrous painting. The narrator heard some shots and Pickman walked back in with the smoking gun, telling a story of shooting some rats, and the two men departed.

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  The Wizard

  H. Rider Haggard

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  In this Victorian adventure novel, a British missionary faces a perilous trial by fire when he is called to bring the Word of the Lord to Central Africa.Rev. Thomas Owen was committed to tending his flock in the English Midlands—that is until a visiting preacher recounted his harrowing experience in central Africa. A warlike tribe known as the Sons of Fire demanded proof of God’s miracles, and failure to deliver proof meant death. Having barely escaped to tell the tale, the man was shocked by Owen’s determination to undertake the mission himself. Living among the Sons of Fire and learning their language, Owen begins to win their respect. But even as he survives the trials established by their god, the Sons of Fire remain suspicious of the new religion. Only when war breaks out among them will the true power of faith be revealed.

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  Clotilde Graves - A Short Story...

  Clothilde Graves

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  Clotilde Augusta Inez Mary Graves was born on the 3rd June 1863 at Buttevant Castle, Co. Cork, to parents with military backgrounds. 
   
  At age nine, the family moved to Southsea in England for yet another military posting.  Her father’s postings gave her valuable experiences that would be put to good use in later years in some of her literary works. 
   
  She was educated at a Catholic convent in Lourdes before returning to London in 1884 to study art in Bloomsbury.  She worked part-time at the British Museum and the Royal Female School of Art and generated further income by drawing little pen-and-ink grotesques for the comic papers.  
   
  A few years later a chance meeting found her writing extra lyrics for a pantomime version of Puss in Boots.  She followed up with several financially successful plays, both in London and New York, and gained a measure of notoriety in one with the comparison of marriage and prostitution.   
   
  Despite her dramatic success she published her first novel in 1911 under the pseudonym of Richard Dehan which she continued to use for later works.  As well as novels and plays she published collections of short stories which glow with talent and invention. 
   
  She was an unusual figure in London society, wearing her hair short, taking on a masculine manner and cut of clothing, and smoking cigarettes in public when such traits were considered eccentric at best.  Add to this her admired collection of Chinese and Japanese trophies, her enthusiasm for fly-fishing and her riding of a tricycle and you have a perfect image of this fascinating writer. 
   
  Clotilde Graves died at the convent of Our Lady of Lourdes at Hatch End in Middlesex, on the 3rd December 1932.  She was 69. 
   
  1 - Clotilde Graves - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - Under The Electrics by Clotilde Graves writing as Richard Dehan 
  3 - The Lost Room by Clotilde Graves writing as Richard Dehan 
  4 - A Spirit Elopement by Clotilde Graves 
  5 - In The Fourth Dimension by Clotilde Graves writing as Richard Dehan 
  6 - A Nocturne by Clotilde Graves writing as by Richard Dehan

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  Allan Quatermain Stories

  H. Rider Haggard

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  Step into the untamed heart of Africa with Allan Quatermain Stories, a sweeping collection of classic adventures from the legendary H. Rider Haggard. Follow the fearless big-game hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain as he journeys through perilous landscapes, lost kingdoms, and ancient mysteries hidden deep within the continent’s wild frontiers. 
  Across deserts, jungles, and towering mountain ranges, Quatermain faces ruthless enemies, mystical legends, and moral dilemmas shaped by the complex clash of cultures during the era of colonial exploration. These timeless tales blend danger, discovery, suspense, and humanity—capturing the thrill of adventure fiction at its very origins. 
  Narrated with gripping clarity by Ken Kowalik, this collection brings Quatermain’s world vividly to life, immersing listeners in treacherous expeditions, forgotten civilizations, and the unforgettable spirit of a man driven by courage, curiosity, and conscience. 
  Perfect for fans of classic adventure, lost-world tales, and heroic journeys into the unknown.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Oscar Wilde

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  Step into a world of dazzling beauty, dark secrets, and moral ambiguity with The Picture of Dorian Gray, a timeless classic by Oscar Wilde. This haunting tale weaves the story of a young, strikingly handsome man who falls under the influence of two powerful forces: an enchanting portrait that mysteriously reflects the decay of his soul, and the corrupting philosophy of a hedonistic mentor.
   
  As Dorian Gray embarks on a reckless pursuit of pleasure, his decisions reveal the chilling consequences of vanity, indulgence, and the price of living without accountability. The novel’s themes of art, morality, and the nature of influence are as relevant today as when Wilde penned them, challenging listeners to question the boundaries of ethics and the essence of beauty.
   
  This audiobook, narrated with precision and passion, captures Wilde's sharp wit, poetic language, and profound exploration of human flaws. Perfect for lovers of Gothic fiction and philosophical drama, The Picture of Dorian Gray invites you to explore the shadows of the human psyche in a story that is as mesmerizing as it is unsettling.
   
  Prepare to be captivated by a tale where every word is a brushstroke, painting a vivid picture of a man who dares to defy time, consequence, and conscience.

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  Bleak House Volume 1

  Charles Dickens

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  Bleak House is one of Dickens's finest novels, containing one of the most vast, complex and engaging arrays of minor characters and sub-plots in his entire canon. The story follows long-running litigation in England's Court of Chancery, Jarndyce v Jarndyce, which has far-reaching consequences for all involved. This case revolves around atestator who apparently made several wills.

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