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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. W. Jacobs

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  Embark on a journey into the realm of the supernatural with "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, now available as a gripping audiobook. In this chilling tale, listeners will be transported to a quaint English home where a mysterious monkey's paw holds the power to grant its owner three wishes. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will follow the White family as they grapple with the temptation of unlimited wishes and the dire consequences that come with meddling in the forces of fate. With its atmospheric setting, suspenseful plot, and haunting themes of greed and consequence, "The Monkey's Paw" is a classic of horror fiction that continues to captivate audiences around the world. 
  Perfect for fans of suspense and the macabre, this audiobook delivers a spine-tingling performance that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of horror literature or new to the genre, "The Monkey's Paw" promises to chill you to the bone and leave you pondering the nature of fate and the human condition. 
  So, if you're ready to experience a tale of chilling suspense and supernatural intrigue, start listening to "The Monkey's Paw" today and embark on a journey into the dark corners of the human psyche. Start Listening to "The Monkey's Paw" today!

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  To Be Loved - humorous and...

  Stefania Hartley

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  Amanda’s name means “to be loved” and she’s taken it as her duty to make herself lovable, but it’s hard work. 
  Has Tanino really abandoned Melina at home to freeze? 
  Mark hasn’t seen Nora for thirty years and, since then, he’s lost a leg and all his hair. If he wasn’t enough for her then, can he be now? 
  What happens if the dating app’s algorithms go haywire? 
  Ten humorous and heart-warming short stories about love—found, kept, reconquered—at all ages. The perfect winter warmer for your coffee break or as a bedtime listen.

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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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  From Far Around They Saw Us Burn...

  Alice Jolly

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  From Far Around They Saw Us Burn is the eagerly awaited first short story collection from Alice Jolly, one of the most exciting and accomplished voices in British fiction today.
  
  The extraordinary range of work gathered here is united by a fascination with how everyday interactions can transform our lives in unpredictable ways. These are stories of lonely people, outcasts and misfits, and the ghosts that inhabit our intimate spaces. The result is a compelling, arresting and, at times, devastating collection - not least in the title story, which was inspired by the tragic true events of the 1943 Cavan orphanage fire.
  
  With an exemplary eye for detail and an intimate understanding of the complexities of human nature, Jolly's collection builds up towards the ultimate question: what is revealed of us when we peel away the surfaces, and is it enough?

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  The Crucifixion of the Outcast

  W. B. Yeats

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  In The Crucifixion of the Outcast, W.B. Yeats weaves a haunting parable of injustice, piety, and the tragic fate of visionaries scorned by society. Set in a mythic version of early Christian Ireland, the story follows a devout, ragged poet who begs for sanctuary from a monastery — only to find rejection, ridicule, and ultimate martyrdom at the hands of those who claim to follow Christ. 
  This powerful tale explores the hypocrisy of religious institutions, the alienation of the artist, and the price of true spiritual conviction. Rich with allegory and poetic symbolism, Yeats paints a bleak but beautiful portrait of the eternal outcast — one whose death becomes his final and purest act of devotion. 
  Perfect for fans of literary allegory, Irish folklore, and philosophical fiction, The Crucifixion of the Outcast is both a social critique and a deeply moving spiritual meditation.

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  His Wife's Deceased Sister -...

  Frank R Stockton

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  Frank Richard Stockton was born in Philadelphia on 5th April 1834.  
  His father, a Methodist minister, discouraged Stockton’s literary career from an early age.  Feeling unable to go against those wishes it was for many years that Stockton’s income was maintained as a wood engraver.   
  His first work was published in 1867 and his first collection only appeared in 1870.  Despite this late arrival Stockton’s innovative and often far-fetched stories, with a gentle ‘poking fun’ humour were very popular.  Like his contemporary Mark Twain he avoided the scolding, hectoring and moral tones of many other authors and instead gently teased and cajoled his reader to open their eyes to the ills, the greed and the ambitions of the world around them.  His sci-fi stories in particular were far-seeing and inventive including a tale of negative gravity and a bloodless Anglo-US war won by technological feats.  
  Perhaps his most enduring tale though is ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ from 1882.  A condemned man is given a choice of being eaten alive or marrying his princess lover.  But he has to choose which door each is behind. 
  Frank R Stockton died in Washington, DC, on 20th April 1902, of a cerebral haemorrhage.  He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.

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