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  Burning Library

  S. A. Gibson

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  Burning Library is a new addition to the stories set in the Protected Books world. 
  Civilization as we know it has ended; not with an apocalyptic bang, but with an insidious virus. In a future where technology is lost, libraries have taken power. Scouts enforce the library rules and keep the peace. Go on the dangerous journey with librarians in this short story. 
  Libraries in California are providing a book for those in New Mexico. Readers of A Dangerous Way may recognize the events that led up to this adventure. 
  A library courier has an important mission for the Southwest. In this future world with no modern technology, Lindy must deliver the book against impossible odds. It falls on her to to save the future of the Southwest. 
  Visit the Burning Library for action and adventure!

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  Tales From the Train - Everybody...

  M. C. Dutton

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  Have you ever been on a train and wondered who on earth you were sitting next to? Sometimes we make assumptions due to the look of someone, but have no idea what the back story is and what the outcome to their story might be.These stories are all set on a delayed train from Portsmouth to London. These are the stories of passengers travelling for their own reasons some good, some bad, some murderous and some pretty treacherous.These short stories all have a little twist at the end. Included is the passenger who has just realised how loved she is after years of wondering and the passenger who thinks they are on to a good thing but are going to find out what real treachery is. But all the passengers need to get to London to get on with their lives and fulfil their destiny.

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  Sheridan Le Fanu - A Short Story...

  Sheridan Le Fanu

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  Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was born on August 28th, 1814, at 45 Lower Dominick Street, Dublin, into a literary family with Huguenot, Irish and English roots 
   
  The children were tutored but, according to his brother William, the tutor taught them little if anything. Le Fanu was eager to learn and used his father's library to educate himself about the world. He was a creative child and by fifteen had taken to writing poetry. 
   
  Accepted into Trinity College, Dublin to study law he also benefited from the system used in Ireland that he did not have to live in Dublin to attend lectures, but could study at home and take examinations at the university as and when necessary. 
   
  This enabled him to also write and by 1838 Le Fanu's first story The Ghost and the Bonesetter was published in the Dublin University Magazine. Many of the short stories he wrote at the time were to form the basis for his future novels.  Indeed, throughout his career Le Fanu would constantly revise, cannabilise, embellish and re-publish his earlier works to use in his later efforts. 
   
  Between 1838 and 1840 Le Fanu had written and published twelve stories which purported to be the literary remains of an 18th-century Catholic priest called Father Purcell. Set mostly in Ireland they include classic stories of gothic horror, with grim, shadowed castles, as well as supernatural visitations from beyond the grave, together with madness and suicide. One of the themes running through them is a sad nostalgia for the dispossessed Catholic aristocracy of Ireland, whose ruined castles stand in mute salute and testament to this history.  
   
  On 18 December 1844 Le Fanu married Susanna Bennett, the daughter of a leading Dublin barrister. The union would produce four children.  Le Fanu was now stretching his talents across the length of a novel and his first was The Cock and Anchor published in 1845. 
   
  A succession of works followed and his reputation grew as well as his income.  Unfortunately, a decade after his marriage it became an increasing source of difficultly. Susanna was prone to suffer from a range of neurotic symptoms including great anxiety after the deaths of several close relatives, including her father two years before.  
   
  In April 1858 she suffered an "hysterical attack" and died in circumstances that are still unclear. The anguish, profound guilt as well as overwhelming loss were channeled into Le Fanu’s work.  Working only by the light of two candles he would write through the night and burnish his reputation as a major figure of 19th Century supernaturalism. His work challenged the focus on the external source of horror and instead he wrote about it from the perspective of the inward psychological potential to strike fear in the hearts of men.  
   
  A series of books now came forth: Wylder's Hand (1864), Guy Deverell (1865), The Tenants of Malory (1867), The Green Tea (1869), The Haunted Baronet (1870), Mr. Justice Harbottle (1872), The Room in the Dragon Volant (1872) and In a Glass Darkly. (1872). 
   
  But his life was drawing to a close.  Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu died in Merrion Square in his native Dublin on February 7th, 1873, at the age of 58.  
   
  01 - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  02 - The Ghost and the Bone-Setter by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  03 - Sir Dominick's Bargain by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  04 - Dickon the Devil by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  05 - Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  06 - An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu

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  A Cold Christmas and the Darkest...

  Rasta Musick (Editor)

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  A Cinnabar Moth Publishing anthology, A Cold Christmas and the Darkest of Winters is a collection of short stories with themes that range from sad to dark to horrifying. Each story is set during Christmas or in Winter. Many talented authors worked to create these short stories, and we are proud to present them to you in this anthology. 
  The full list of contributing authors is included below: 
  Angelo Lorenzo 
  Vashelle Nino 
  Kisstopher Musick 
  T. War Powers Tilden 
  A.M. Weald 
  Chad Musick 
  Cynthia McDonald 
  Archita Mittra 
  Alexis Hansen 
  Ashe Thurman 
  Katie Groom 
  Elyse Russell 
  Joe Haward 
  Hector Duarte, Jr. 
  Suraya 
  Kasimma 
  Zoë Markham 
  Gwen C. Katz 
  André Santana 
  Roy Christopher 
  Frances Ogamba 
  Phoenix Blackwood

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  The Con - A short story

  Vineet Verma

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  Love. Lies. Money. 
  Elsa Gardner's career as a con artist has seen better days. After a string of failures, she's broke and racked with self-doubt when another con man, Eddie, enters her life, providing a ray of hope. He offers her an opportunity that could resolve her financial issues forever. But her heart has other plans, and soon she must make a difficult decision - risk following her heart or take the safe path, no matter what the cost. 
  A delightfully tangled web of deceit and trickery!

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  The Story of Keesh

  Jack London

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  Step into the icy heart of the Arctic with The Story of Keesh by Jack London—a timeless tale of resilience, intelligence, and quiet courage. In this powerful work of literary fiction, London weaves an unforgettable narrative of a young Inuit boy named Keesh, who dares to challenge tradition and skepticism in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. 
  This immersive audiobook transports listeners to a world where survival is earned through wit and will, not brute strength. When Keesh, the son of a respected hunter, is mocked for his youth and unorthodox methods, he sets out to prove that honor and leadership come from ingenuity and wisdom. With nothing but determination and respect for his people, Keesh upends expectations and becomes a figure of admiration, all while battling the relentless forces of nature. 
  Narrated with atmospheric depth and emotional clarity, this audiobook brings to life the themes of survival, tradition, and social justice, offering listeners a rich literary experience steeped in cultural insight and historical inspiration. It is both an adventure tale and a quiet character study—a reflection on what it means to lead with integrity in the face of adversity. 
  Whether you're a lover of classic literature, a fan of short stories and narrative fiction, or simply seeking a thought-provoking escape into the wild, The Story of Keesh will leave a lasting impression. Perfect for fans of Jack London, wilderness fiction, and those who appreciate a story where the underdog earns their place through grit and heart. 
  So sit back, press play, and let Jack London's masterful storytelling guide you through snowbound landscapes, tribal traditions, and one young man's remarkable rise.

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