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  A Deal In Ostriches

  H. G. Wells

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  In A Deal in Ostriches, H. G. Wells delivers a witty and satirical short story centered on the absurdities of human ambition, vanity, and the unpredictable nature of business ventures. The story follows two enterprising men who embark on a scheme to profit from ostrich farming, lured by the booming demand for ostrich feathers in late Victorian society. As their venture unfolds, what begins as a hopeful moneymaking enterprise quickly spirals into chaos, revealing the folly of their plans and the comic misadventures that follow. With sharp irony and keen social observation, Wells critiques the fads and economic illusions of his time, crafting a lighthearted yet insightful tale about human folly, the unpredictability of success, and the often-absurd nature of get-rich-quick schemes.

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  Calls May Be Recorded - A Novel

  Katharina Volckmer

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  Jimmie works in a London call center, fielding complaints from dissatisfied travelers. Concerns range from whether compulsive itching will attract sharks in Mykonos, to the queue at the infinity pools in Maldives, to stray hairs on pillows: "the utterings of people at odds with their own hedonism, holidays made unenjoyable by their own expectations."Today is different, Jimmie's co-worker Elin warns him. Jimmie is on the chopping block, and his boss, Simon, has followed him into the bathroom during an unauthorized break to request an "urgent" meeting. Also, his partner in an illicit bathroom tryst the week before has been promoted from wearing one of the color-coded staff hoodies, to the position of a hoodie-free assistant manager. The mystery caller could ring at any moment, and Jimmie's cube-neighbor, Wolf, suspects he’s acting even stranger than usual. It could be because he's wearing his mother's cheap red lipstick, staring longingly out the sole window in the communal kitchen.With remarkable dexterity and an acerbic wit, Katharina Volckmer skewers the corporate workplace and watercooler relationships, culminating in an insightful and powerfully moving portrait of loneliness and human connection.

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  Goose-Girl The (Story Time...

  Brothers Grimm

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  A widowed queen sends her daughter to a faraway land to marry. Accompanying the princess are her magical horse Falada, who can speak, and a waiting maid. The queen gives the princess a special charm that will protect her as long as she wears it.

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  The Watcher

  Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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  Haunted by footsteps that never show their source and letters signed by a phantom stranger, Captain Barton’s quiet return to Dublin society descends into psychological torment. The Watcher is a chilling Gothic tale of spiritual vengeance, unrepentant guilt, and the inescapable shadow of the past. 
  Written by supernatural master Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this eerie tale weaves the story of a skeptic brought to the edge of madness by a figure who follows him through fog-drenched streets and nightmares alike. Narrated with creeping tension by Michael Lyons, The Watcher is a tale of dread and justice—unseen but always present.

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  Hell to Pay

  Simon R. Green

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  The name's John Taylor. I'm a PI, though what I really do is find things that are lost. I work the Nightside, the city within the city of London, where the sun never rises and where the human and inhuman go to get their kicks, provided they're willing to pay the price in whatever currency the seller demands. 
   
   
              
  In the wake of the war that almost brought the Nightside to total ruin, there's a power vacuum begging to be filled—and some think I should take charge. I don't agree. Neither does the immortal known as the Griffin. Wealthy beyond reason, he has his own ideas about who should be running things. Still, when his granddaughter—and designated heir—is kidnapped, he calls on me to find her. 
   
   
              
  But someone—or something—is blocking my special gift. So this time, I'm going to have to do my job the hard way. And quickly, or the Griffin will have to choose a new heir . . .

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  Twenty Thousand Leagues Under...

  Jules Verne

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  "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne is a captivating tale of adventure and discovery. Professor Otto Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans embark on an audacious expedition into a volcanic crater in Iceland, seeking to uncover the Earth's hidden secrets. As they descend into a subterranean world, they encounter prehistoric creatures, vast caverns, and perilous landscapes. Verne masterfully blends scientific curiosity with imagination, exploring themes of exploration, perseverance, and the limits of human knowledge. The journey tests their courage and resolve, highlighting the tension between ambition and survival. A pioneering work of science fiction, it celebrates humanity’s unyielding quest for understanding while thrilling readers with its vivid depiction of an unknown world beneath our feet.

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