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  I'm with Cupid

  Dawn Blair

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  Cupid hates his curse, yet he pulls another feather from his wings. It turns to an arrow in his fingers as his bow comes to his hand. Notching the arrow, Cupid takes aim and fires.  
  It might as well have been targeted at his own heart.  
  People don’t know what it takes to be Cupid. This tough job leads to heartbreak every time. 
  On occasion, Cupid has been known to miss. Sometimes they get away, at least temporarily. Each one leaves him. Always. But for a special, life-changing moment, they can all say they found their true love.  
  He waits for the one who will boldly stand up and claim, “I’m with Cupid.” 
  Will this arrow be the one to bring an end to his curse? 
  Join in this short story urban fantasy about love getting another shot as Cupid claims a love only to lose it again.

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  The Law of Life

  Jack London

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  Step into the snowy silence of the Arctic tundra and witness a profound meditation on aging, mortality, and the natural order in Jack London’s unforgettable short story, The Law of Life. 
  In this powerful work of literary fiction, London strips human existence to its elemental truths. We meet Koskoosh, an aged Inuit chief left behind by his tribe as they continue their journey across the unforgiving northern wilderness. Alone with only a small pile of firewood and his memories, Koskoosh reflects on his past, his people, and the inevitability of death. His observations are neither bitter nor sentimental—only honest, wise, and hauntingly beautiful. 
  Through this stark yet deeply human lens, London examines the laws that govern all life: survival, adaptation, and ultimately, acceptance of nature’s final verdict. This is not just a story of one man’s end—it is a philosophical exploration of life’s cycle, told in a voice both timeless and universal. 
  Narrated with quiet intensity and reverent tone, this full audiobook immerses listeners in London’s rich narrative style, blending existential insight, naturalistic detail, and emotional depth. It’s a literary experience that transcends the boundaries of time and culture, inviting you to consider your own place in the vast scheme of nature. 
  The Law of Life delivers a journey of introspection and connection with the primal forces that shape us all. 
  So sit back, breathe deep, and let the icy winds of Jack London’s prose carry you into the heart of the wilderness—and the soul of what it means to be alive.

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  The King's Man

  Rachel Lawson, Don Lawson

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  On a cool crisp night in the Epping Forest, a stagecoach was moving amongst the shadows of a full silver moon. "the moonlight gives the forest a magical glow", said Mary Gregory a passenger in the coach. The other passenger was her brother, Magistrate Sir Thomas Gregory, but he thought it felt less magical but more eerie and dangerous. He was seeing highwaymen and footpads in every shadow. The driver was also very nervous as highwaymen were known to work within these woods. Suddenly a handsome well dressed man carrying a brace of gleaming duelling pistols appeared, He was riding a white horse and had come out of the shadows into the moonlight. The nervous driver sped up the coach. The horseman was following the coach but at a faster pace, shouting "Stop now or I'll shoot!" "Stand and deliver, your money or your life!" shouted the highwayman Firing his pistol he winged the driver who knowing the next shot might kill him slowed the coach to a stop. 
  Edited by Don Lawson author's Dad

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  Gabriel-Ernest

  Saki Saki

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  Gabriel-Ernest by Saki is a darkly humorous tale set in the English countryside. The story revolves around a mysterious, feral boy named Gabriel-Ernest who is discovered living in the woods. His presence coincides with a series of disappearances in the area, including that of a young child. The wealthy landowner, Van Cheele, is initially disturbed by the boy's wild nature but eventually succumbs to his aunt's insistence on adopting him. Despite his suspicions, Van Cheele remains oblivious to the true nature of Gabriel-Ernest, who may or may not be a supernatural creature.

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  Stories About Miners And Mining...

  Bret Harte, D H Lawrence, E T A...

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  Man has learnt to control his dominion by the use of what initially lay about him; wood and stone for shelter and building as well as resources from the plant and animal worlds over which he slowly obtained dominion.  But as he organised into Nations and Empires, he needed more with which to keep the whole machine spinning.  Society was growing and consuming more.  But many of the richer seams of fuel and minerals lay buried underground.  These riches needed exploiting, brought to the surface to be used and sold.   
   
  In this volume our authors detail sharp-eyed narratives on people whose lives were connected and directed by what happened underground. 
   
  1 - Stories About Mines and Mining - An Introduction 
  2 - Odour of Chrysanthemums by D H Lawrence 
  3 - The Mine Cart by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  4 - The Luck of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte 
  5 - An Unexpected Reunion by Johann Hebel 
  6 - The Mines of Falun - Part 1 by E T A Hoffman 
  7 - The Mines of Falun - Part 2 by E T A Hoffman 
  8 - Her Turn by D H Lawrence

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  The Pit and the Pendulum

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition faces a horrifying ordeal. Trapped in a dark dungeon, he's subjected to a series of terrifying tortures. His battle for survival against these gruesome elements is a tale of suspense and psychological terror.

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