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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Sherwood Anderson

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  The Top 10 – Sherwood Anderson – An Introduction 
   
  The lives of the everyday person are beautifully observed in Anderson’s beguiling prose.  These miniature gems draw us in to streets, towns and situations that, in his words, reveal perhaps a truer and more realistic document of America than reality ever can.  
   
  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  1 - The Top Ten - Sherwood Anderson - An Introduction 
  2 - Hands by Sherwood Anderson 
  3 - An Awakening by Sherwood Anderson 
  4 - Adventure by Sherwood Anderson 
  5 - The Strength of God by Sherwood Anderson 
  6 - Death by Sherwood Anderson 
  7 - Seeds by Sherwood Anderson 
  8 - The Other Woman by Sherwood Anderson 
  9 - Brothers by Sherwood Anderson 
  10 - War by Sherwood Anderson 
  11 - Discovery of a Father by Sherwood Anderson

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  A Haunted House - From their...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  Treasure Island

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Set sail on a thrilling adventure with "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, an audiobook that transports listeners to a world of pirates, buried treasure, and high seas excitement. 
  Narrated with energy and excitement, this timeless classic follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a daring voyage to discover the legendary treasure of the infamous Captain Flint. Along the way, Jim encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the cunning Long John Silver, whose loyalty and motives are as mysterious as the treasure itself. 
  Stevenson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of buccaneers and buried gold to life, capturing the imagination of listeners of all ages. From swashbuckling battles to treacherous mutinies, "Treasure Island" is packed with action, suspense, and unforgettable moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 
  Whether you're a longtime fan of adventure stories or new to the genre, "Treasure Island" promises an exhilarating listening experience that will leave you craving more. So hoist the Jolly Roger, grab your compass, and set course for excitement and discovery. Start listening to "Treasure Island" today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

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  The Red Room

  H. G. Wells

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  Step into the haunting world of The Red Room, one of H.G. Wells' most chilling short stories, now narrated by Jane Wing. In this gothic tale of suspense, a skeptical protagonist enters a seemingly haunted room in an ancient castle, determined to disprove the existence of the supernatural. As the night progresses, he encounters fear in a way he never anticipated. 
  Jane Wing’s gripping narration adds an extra layer of tension, making this eerie classic a truly immersive listening experience. Filled with Wells' signature mastery of atmosphere and psychological insight, The Red Room is a story of isolation, fear, and the unknown. 
  Perfect for fans of ghost stories, gothic literature, and psychological thrillers, this audiobook will leave listeners questioning what is real and what is imagined. Are the shadows in the room truly harmless, or is something far more sinister at play? Listen and find out... if you dare.

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  Lost Charity - A Charity Styles...

  Wayne Stinnett

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  After a long hiatus, Charity Styles is itching to get back into the fray. She’s had a succession of minor assignments, none of which provided her with the action she craves. 
  After months of recharging and rethinking her position in the Armstrong organization, she’s on the verge of walking away, returning to what could be a more normal life. But what’s a normal life look like for a former covert assassin? 
  Then she gets two assignments, which have nothing to do with each other. The first is to ferry a group of people out to a large mega-yacht. When it turns out that one of those people is the girl she thinks of as a niece and the mega-yacht is captained by an old friend, she sets her sails and is quickly underway. 
  What the second assignment is, will not only test Charity’s abilities as an undercover asset to the giant Armstrong Research conglomerate, but will also assess her ability to keep a lid on her emotions when faced with the type of people she most loathes. 
  From the Cayman Islands to the Eastern Caribbean, the coast of Brazil, and finally, the U.S. Virgin Islands, her mental state is constantly being tested. Will she find the one person who is at the head of a vast sex trafficking operation? Or will she become just another victim to the traffickers? Will she even be able to restrain her inner demons when she encounters the worst of the worst of human society?

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  Edna Ferber: The Woman Who Tried...

  Edna Ferber

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  "Before she tried to be a good woman she had been a very bad woman—so bad that she could trail her wonderful apparel up and down Main Street, from the Elm Tree Bakery to the railroad tracks, without once having a man doff his hat to her or a woman bow. You passed her on the street with a surreptitious glance, though she was well worth looking at—in her furs and laces and plumes. She had the only full-length mink coat in our town, and Ganz's shoe store sent to Chicago for her shoes. Hers were the miraculously small feet you frequently see in stout women. 
  For she owned the House with the Closed Shutters, near the freight depot—did Blanche Devine".

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