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  A Pelican at Blandings

  P. G. Wodehouse

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  Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, sank back in his chair looking like the good old man in a Victorian melodrama whose mortgage the villain had just foreclosed. He felt the absence of that gentle glow which customarily accompanied the departure of one of his sisters. Lord Emsworth needed Galahad. There are tricky corners to be rounded and assorted godsons, impostors, and pretty girls to be paired off. Fortunately, many years' membership of the Pelican Club means the Honourable Galahad Threepwood is able to keep cool, stiffen his upper lip, and always think a shade quicker than the next man.

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  The Lesson - From their pens to...

  Jerome K. Jerome

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  Jerome Klapka Jerome was born on the 2nd May 1859 at Belsize House in Caldmore, Walsall, England. 
  His family were reduced to poverty whilst he was a toddler owning to failed investments in the local mining industry. 
  After several moves in declining circumstances Jerome became a pupil at St Marylebone Grammar School.  His aim then was to go into politics, or even become a man of letters, but with the death of his father, when he was thirteen, and his mother two years later, now meant that he had to support himself and leave all thoughts of education behind. 
  He spent four years working for the London and North Western Railway, initially collecting coal that fell along the railway lines.  Thereafter, using the name Harold Crichton, he tried his hand at acting but the repertory company he joined was stretched in its resources and, at times, relied on the actors to purchase their own props and costumes.  After three years he tried journalism, teaching and work as a solicitor’s clerk.  All came to nothing.  Finally, in 1885, he had some success with ‘On the Stage―and Off’, a comic memoir collection of his stage experiences and his early attempts at acting.  
  Shortly thereafter he married and his honeymoon on the Thames became the inspiration for ‘Three Men in a Boat’.  This of course was a wild success, both critically and commercially, but also his creative high point.  
  Although he was now able to write full time, he was never able to attain all the heights of that classic humorous novel.  He remained a prolific writer of novels, plays and short stories and its from those classic works that these stories have been mined. 
  Jerome K Jerome died in Northampton General Hospital on the 14th June 1927 two weeks after suffering a paralytic stroke and a cerebral haemorrhage on a motoring tour.  He was 68.

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  A Happy Ending

  Anton Chekhov

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  Lyubov Grigoryevna, a matchmaker, visits Stytchkin, the head guard, to discuss his desire to find a wife. Stytchkin is a practical and sober man who values inner qualities over external appearance in a woman.
  He wants a wife who respects him and appreciates the happiness he provides. Stytchkin does not want a wealthy bride, but also cannot marry a poor girl due to the cost of living and potential children.
  The matchmaker offers Stytchkin options of French and Greek brides, but he declines. Stytchkin is surprised by the matchmaker's fee of 25 rubles and considers it expensive.
  The matchmaker explains that earnings from matchmaking have decreased over time. Stytchkin compliments the matchmaker, suggesting she could find a practical husband for herself.
  Stytchkin reveals his salary and additional earnings from catching fare evaders. Stytchkin expresses his desire for a middle-aged wife with qualities similar to the matchmaker.
  The matchmaker giggles and eventually accepts Stytchkin's proposal. Stytchkin explains his expectations for his future wife, emphasizing his strict and respectable nature.
  Overall, the story portrays Stytchkin's search for a wife and his preferences for a practical and respectful partner. The matchmaker plays a role in facilitating this process, and Stytchkin ultimately proposes to her.

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  The Oblong Box

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  More classic horror narrations on Jonathan Dunne Horror Stories & Audiobooks: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks 
  Title: The Oblong Box 
  Author: Edgar Allan Poe 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1844 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 69 
  Description: 
  The Oblong Box is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unsettling maritime tales — a masterclass in suspense, atmosphere, and the horror of human obsession. Set aboard a 19th-century ship, the story follows a passenger who becomes increasingly disturbed by his friend’s secretive behavior surrounding a coffin-sized oblong box. Strange incidents, obsessive guarding of the box, and the tense atmosphere aboard the storm-tossed vessel build a sense of dread. 
  When the box’s contents are finally revealed, the tragic truth shocks both the narrator and the reader, exposing grief and devotion taken to their darkest extremes. Poe’s skillful storytelling creates terror through suggestion, psychological tension, and the inexorable presence of death. 
  Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the melancholy, suspense, and gothic intensity that define Poe’s work. While the text itself is in the public domain, this narration and production are copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Part of Timeless Terrors, a series dedicated to resurrecting the greatest classic horror stories, The Oblong Box is a haunting reminder that some secrets are best left undisturbed. 🕯️

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  The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  This little novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson is a real classic of the "horror literature". Moreover, its popularity with time only increases.
  The scientist puts on a daring and dangerous experiment. From the depths of the subconscious, he releases his dark personality, the sinister scoundrel and murderer, Mr. Hyde. He causes an inexplicable disgust for everyone who communicates with him. Dr. Henry Jekyll, nevertheless, leaves a testament in which, in the event of his death, leaves all to Hyde.

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  The Decameron Volume I

  Giovanni Boccaccio

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  "The Decameron" is a collection of novellas by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, written between 1348 and 1353. It is a masterpiece of Italian literature and a significant work of early Renaissance literature. The frame narrative of "The Decameron" revolves around ten individuals who flee plague-ridden Florence and take refuge in a villa in the countryside. To pass the time, they tell one another stories—100 in total—over the course of ten days. These stories encompass a wide range of themes, from love and morality to wit and humor, and they offer a vivid portrayal of Italian society in the 14th century.

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