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  By Grace of Julius Caesar

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  By Grace of Julius Caesar: Melissa sent word on Monday evening that she thought we had better go round with the subscription list for cushioning the church pews on Tuesday. I sent back word that I thought we had better go on Thursday.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Red Circle is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and one of eight stories in the volume, His Last Bow. 
  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. 
  Public Domain (P)2017 Listen & Live Audio

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  The Dunwich horror - An...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  Some doors should never be opened, and some names should never be spoken aloud. 
  In the isolated, decaying hamlet of Dunwich, Massachusetts, the sky is shadowed by deeply wooded mountains, and the locals whisper of things unseen. When the strange, goatish Wilbur Whateley is born, his rapid, unnatural growth and insatiable hunger for the forbidden dark magic of his ancestors sets off a chain of terrifying events. His quest to unlock the cursed pages of the legendary Necronomicon draws the attention of Miskatonic University's Dr. Henry Armitage. But a far greater monstrosity is growing within the boarded-up Whateley farmhouse—a formless, mountainous entity that threatens to break free and strip the earth of humanity entirely. As the invisible nightmare ravages the countryside, leaving massive devastation in its wake, a desperate battle for the survival of the planet begins on the altar-crowned summit of Sentinel Hill. 
  You will love this classic of cosmic Horror for its creeping dread, masterful atmospheric tension, and unforgettable eldritch abominations. It perfectly balances chilling paranormal suspense with the macabre terror of a gothic rural New England setting. Fans of dark fantasy, occult fiction, and Cthulhu Mythos lore will find themselves completely paralyzed by its sinister soundscapes and apocalyptic stakes. 
  H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer who pioneered the weird fiction genre and created the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. His unparalleled ability to evoke the terrifying insignificance of mankind against a universe of unimaginable cosmic horrors cemented his legacy as one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century.

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  The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd

  Agatha Christie

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  The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of the most iconic classic mystery novels ever written. In the quiet village of King’s Abbot, a wealthy man is found murdered shortly after receiving a chilling message—one that suggests someone close to him is hiding a devastating secret. With suspicion spreading fast and every neighbor seeming to have something to protect, a retired detective steps in to untangle the clues, interrogate the contradictions, and expose the truth behind a crime that shocks the entire community. Clever, tightly plotted, and packed with misdirection, this story is a masterclass in suspense and psychological intrigue.

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  The Night Before Christmas

  Clement Clarke Moore

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  'Twas the night before Christmas—when wonder filled every corner of the home.
  This timeless poem captures the magic of Christmas Eve as St. Nicholas arrives with his sleigh, reindeer, and boundless cheer. With its rhythmic verse, vivid imagery, and warm spirit, the poem brings to life a moment of pure childhood wonder that has shaped Christmas celebrations for generations.
  
  Cherished as "the poem that defined the modern image of Santa Claus," this classic continues to delight readers young and old. Its joyful cadence, cozy charm, and festive heart make it a treasured part of the holiday season.
  
  If you love Christmas traditions, poetic storytelling, and stories that glow with warmth and nostalgia, this beloved poem is a holiday essential.
  
  Open the book—and relive the magic of Christmas Eve, one perfect line at a time.

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  Uncomfortable Bed An - From...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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