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  Foul Manors - A Croft and Tabby...

  Brad Magnarella

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  Tabby the comfort pet? 
  When I wake up in a residential home with little memory of how I got there, I’m forced to rely on my succubus cat, Tabitha, for support. Talk about a nightmare. 
  It turns out we’re in Whisperwood Manor, where my intuitive friend, Kayla, believes something sinister is making the residents disappear—by devouring them. Is it the cold-blooded administrator? Her staff of ex-cons? Or has the predator melded into the resident population, licking its chops in plain sight? 
  I need to find out fast, and without getting devoured myself. A challenge given my scant memory and shaky magic, not to mention my outsized dependence on Tabitha, who’s already acting like the Queen of Sheba. 
  Pray for me. 
  Croft & Tabby is a spinoff of the popular Prof Croft series, set before the main books. If you like snarky cats, fledgling mages, and supernatural investigations, you'll love Croft & Tabby!

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  Pickman's model

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. It was adapted for television in a 1971 episode of the Night Gallery anthology series, starring Bradford Dillman. The story revolves around a Bostonian painter named Richard Upton Pickman who creates horrifying images. His works are brilliantly executed, but so graphic that they result in the revocation of his membership in the Boston Art Club and he is shunned by his fellow artists. The narrator is a friend of Pickman, who, after the artist's mysterious disappearance, relates to another acquaintance how he was taken on a tour of Pickman's personal gallery, hidden away in a run-down backwater slum of the city. As the two delved deeper into Pickman's mind and art, the rooms seemed to grow ever more evil and the paintings ever more horrific, ending with a final enormous painting of an unearthly, red-eyed and vaguely canine humanoid balefully chewing on a human victim. A noise sent Pickman running outside the room with a gun while the narrator reached out to unfold what looked like a small piece of rolled paper attached to the monstrous painting. The narrator heard some shots and Pickman walked back in with the smoking gun, telling a story of shooting some rats, and the two men departed. Afterwards the narrator realized that he had nervously grabbed and put the rolled paper in his pocket when the shots were fired. He unrolled the paper to reveal that it is a photograph not of the background of the painting, but of the subject. Pickman drew his inspirations not from a diseased imagination, but from monsters that were very much real.

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  First men in the moon the

  H. G. Wells

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  Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere in H.G. Wells’ visionary masterpiece, The First Men in the Moon. This timeless tale captures the wonders and perils of humanity’s first voyage to the moon, blending thrilling adventure with profound philosophical questions.
   
  Join the eccentric scientist Mr. Cavor and the resourceful businessman Bedford as they embark on a groundbreaking expedition to the moon. Equipped with Cavor's ingenious anti-gravity invention, the duo discovers a bizarre and intricate lunar world, inhabited by an intelligent alien species called the Selenites. But what begins as a thrilling exploration soon unravels into a tense confrontation between humanity and the unknown.
   
  This audiobook brings Wells’ vivid imagination to life, delivering a narrative that is as thrilling today as it was over a century ago. Exploring themes of scientific curiosity, imperialism, and the ethics of exploration, The First Men in the Moon is a classic that bridges science fiction and social commentary.
   
  Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, a lover of classic literature, or a curious explorer of timeless ideas, this audiobook is an essential listen. Prepare to be transported to the moon’s enigmatic depths and contemplate humanity’s place in the cosmos like never before.

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  The Dark Cottage - Wounded in...

  Mary Cholmonderly

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  Mary Cholmondeley was born in Hodnet near Market Drayton in Shropshire on June 8th 1859, the third of eight children. Her father was appointed rector in 1874 in succession to his father. Much of the first 30 years of her life was taken up with helping her sickly mother run the household and her father with parish work, and she herself suffered with asthma. 
    
  Mary began writing with in her teens. She wrote in her journal in 1877, "What a pleasure and interest it would be to me in life to write books. I must strike out a line of some kind, and if I do not marry (for at best that is hardly likely, as I possess neither beauty nor charms) I should want some definite occupation, besides the home duties." 
    
  Mary began by publishing some stories in The Graphic and her first novel ‘The Danvers Jewels’ a detective story followed in 1887. It was followed by Sir Charles Danvers (1889), Diana Tempest (1893). 
    
  After her father retired in 1896, she moved with him and her sister Diana to Condover Hall before selling it to move to Albert Gate Mansions in Knightsbridge, London. 
    
  Mary wrote the best seller ‘Red Pottage’ in 1899. It satirised religious hypocrisy and the conceit of country life. It was denounced as immoral. It also explored female sexuality. 
    
  During the war she did clerical work in the Carlton House Terrace Hospital. The sisters moved in 
  1919 to 4 Argyll Road, Kensington, where Mary died, unmarried, on 15th July 1925.

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  Forlorn Hope

  Casey Moores, Melissa Olthoff

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  After Nisti Khan’s return from her No Fail mission in Iran, she is celebrated as a savior of the young Kurdish Republic. However, their country has many enemies, and within weeks, they are on the brink of yet another war. When Syria invades, Nisti finds herself on the front lines of the most critical battle—defending the beating heart of their country, the capital city of Kirkuk. 
  	After a judgement call goes wrong, Nisti finds herself banished from the battlefield and relegated to a staff job. To regain her place on the frontlines, she’ll have to prove herself once again. 
  	A successful deep strike by the Second GOG Division should have ended the war, but the Syrian onslaught continues. As losses mount, Nisti must learn the source and take the battle to the enemy. But can she figure out who the real enemy is before her country falls?

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  RAFU - The Giraffe with the Loop...

  Verena Prym, audioparadies

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  Immerse yourself in the African savannah and listen in on the exciting and unexpected adventures of the extraordinary giraffe RAFU and his friends:"An African Story", "A new Friendship" and "The Long Journey".Written by award-winning author Verena Prym, read by Heike Brunner.A long time ago, under the deep orange African sky, giraffes and crocodiles lived peacefully together. RAFU and his herd can only dream of those harmonious times now, as Gutsor, the greedy crocodile, rules over the river with fear and terror. Just when it looks like all hope for peace is lost, an unexpected encounter changes everything…Collaboration, courage and friendship are the themes highlighted in the RAFU books. Will the loveable animal characters manage to overcome Gutsor's reign of terror?Adults and Children 6+With African rhythms by Fabian Belz RAFU merchandise available at https://www.rafusworld.de.You can find us on Instagram at rafus_world.Press:"How Rafu and Remo fight for peace together at the river is adorable. Brave heroes are not only needed in the world of the savannah…" Westfälische Nachrichten"This book with its fine illustrations of the bush and its animals shows that friendship, helpfulness, tolerance and a big heart get you further (…) than malice and envy." Soester "A fantastic children's book (…) the text and expressive illustrations are in perfect harmony." Westfalenpost

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