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  The Canterville Ghost

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Canterville Ghost" is a novella written by Oscar Wilde. First published in 1887, it is one of Wilde's earlier works and represents a departure from his more famous comedic plays and witty social commentary. Instead, "The Canterville Ghost" is a satirical ghost story that blends humor, romance, and a touch of the macabre. The story is set in Canterville Chase, an English country house, which becomes the residence of an American family, the Otises. The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville haunts the house, but instead of frightening the new occupants, the ghost finds himself confounded by the pragmatic and skeptical American family. The Otises, rather than being scared, respond to the ghost's attempts at haunting with amusement and practical jokes. 
   
  Virginia Otis, the young daughter of the family, takes a different approach. She is compassionate and tries to help Sir Simon find peace by resolving the issues that tie him to the earthly realm. As the story unfolds, it combines moments of comedy with a deeper exploration of themes like forgiveness, redemption, and the impact of American practicality on traditional British ghostly expectations. "The Canterville Ghost" showcases Wilde's ability to infuse a story with both humor and social commentary. The novella satirizes both British and American attitudes toward the supernatural and traditional ghost stories, providing a delightful and thought-provoking reading experience. Over the years, it has become one of Wilde's more enduring and accessible works, appreciated for its wit and imaginative storytelling.

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  The Problem of Thor Bridge -...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Problem of Thor Bridge" is a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, first published in 1922 in The Strand Magazine.
  Neil Gibson, the Gold King and former Senator from "some Western state", approaches Holmes to investigate the murder of his wife Maria in order to clear his children's governess, Grace Dunbar, of the crime. It soon emerges that Mr. Gibson's marriage had been unhappy and he treated his wife very badly. He had fallen in love with her when he met her in Brazil, but soon realised they had nothing in common. He became attracted to Miss Dunbar; since he could not marry her, he had attempted to please her in other ways, such as trying to help people less fortunate than himself.

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  Thiefdom

  Sean Brown

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  From Sean Brown, the author of The Kalen Chronicles: Redemption, comes an exciting adult fantasy where men become gods. 
  REUNITE ME. 
  A simple theft, a kingdom in turmoil, a diety imprisoned. When master thief Aren Kesik pickpockets a reality-transmuting bracelet, not even death can stop the steel-masked Charodin—the Overlord's secret police—from seizing it back. 
  Thrust into a revolution he didn't want, while mourning the brutal execution of the only family he's ever known, Aren joins two clever street urchins, and an exile atoning for his late father's forbidden magic, to reunite a fractured god and rescue Aren's re-emergent adopted brother from eternal subjugation. 
  Pursued by the bloodthirsty Charodin across land and sea, unfamiliar devotion and found family become Aren's only hope in a broken world. Failure to master his newfound powers, and the guilt over his father's death gnawing at his soul, would cost Aren more than just his brother's life—it would cost everything.

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  The Gap in the Curtain

  John Buchan

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  The Gap in the Curtain by John Buchan is a thought-provoking blend of speculative fiction and social commentary. The story revolves around five men who, through an experiment orchestrated by a visionary scientist, glimpse one year into their future via a newspaper headline. Each man reacts differently to the knowledge: some seek to alter destiny, others succumb to despair, and a few embrace their fate. Buchan explores themes of free will, determinism, and the ethical dilemmas of foresight, while critiquing political and societal trends of his time. As the characters navigate personal ambitions and moral choices, the novel delves into the tension between individual agency and collective responsibility. A compelling mix of philosophy and intrigue, The Gap in the Curtain challenges readers to reflect on how foreknowledge shapes human behavior and the fragile balance between hope and hubris.

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  How Much for the Whole Night?

  RJ Scott

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  Driven by a combination of alcohol-induced recklessness and an overwhelming desire for something real, Josh ventures into a dark and seedy bar and lusts after a sexy, enigmatic hooker. When Josh negotiates a price for one night of pleasure he can't know that when his time with Ethan is over, he'll be left shattered and forever changed by the encounter. Fleeing with his son is the only means of ensuring their survival amidst the chaos of what comes next, and there's only one man he can trust to keep them safe. A hooker who isn't a hooker at all. 
   
   
   
  Ethan is on the brink of completing a covert operation that will enable him to infiltrate a human trafficking ring. Yet, when his conscience clashes with his mission, Ethan disobeys orders, jeopardizing everything he's worked for. Forced to escape, he takes Josh and his son, but he has nowhere to go, and now, their only hope lies in seeking refuge in an isolated safe house far from prying eyes. Protecting Josh, Ben, and a tuxedo cat called Oreo, is Ethan's priority. Only he has no choice but to resume his undercover role, and he must leave Josh and Ben behind. When a gun is pointed at his head, his final thought is that he's lost everything that matters; can he make it home to his new family? Or will he have to die to protect the people he loves? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Emmanuelle

  Emmanuelle Arsan

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  A young woman discovers the boundless potential of her sexuality in this “lyrical and graphic” international bestselling classic novel of joyful eroticism (NPR).   It begins with nineteen-year-old Emmanuelle’s flight from London to join her husband in Bangkok. On the airplane, she is seduced by the passenger seated next to her. By the time they land, she has indulged her irrepressible and insatiable sexual appetite, embarking on an odyssey of hedonistic sensual discovery that takes her from the arms of her husband to intimate encounters with the wives of his business associates, to further explorations wherein the philosophical and aesthetic facets of eroticism are expounded—and enacted—to the fullest degree.   Much like Anne Desclos’ The Story of O and Anaïs Nin’s Delta of Venus, Emmanuelle is as pertinent today as it was when it was first published in 1967, a thrilling reminder of “how this revolutionary epic had an impact on the sexual liberation of women” (Le Parisien Magazine).   “Emmanuelle is not just sex; it is an eroticism that is vintage, oneiric, utopian, and tender, an optimistic and radiant eroticism.” —Le Point   “Emmanuelle’s eroticism is not pathological, unlike the eroticism of revolt. It is a crucial part of the satisfaction of the individual, which feels threatened by nothing, which unfolds in harmony with the world: an eroticism of perfect accord.” —Le Magazine Littéraire   “Lyrical and graphic . . . But it’s not all salacious play-by-play. The sex scenes are interspersed with abstract musings about the nature of sex. . . . In short, it arouses.” —Teddy Wayne, NPR

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