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  Scary Short Stories - Shelley -...

  Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,...

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  With this collection, listeners will be taken on a journey through the darkest corners of the human imagination. From the supernatural to the psychological, these stories are sure to leave a lasting impression and keep listeners hooked until the very end. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be captivated by the masterful storytelling of these literary giants. 
   
  First up, we have "The Tomb" by H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most renowned horror writers of all time. This classic story takes the listener on a journey through the dark and shadowy depths of the human psyche, as the protagonist becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of uncovering a mysterious tomb. 
   
  Next, we have "The Skulls in the Stars" by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. In this story, the protagonist faces a terrifying supernatural force that threatens to consume him in its grasp. With vivid imagery and a chilling atmosphere, this tale will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. 
   
  Moving on to "A Wedding Chest" by Vernon Lee, a master of gothic fiction. This haunting tale follows a young bride as she uncovers the dark secrets of her husband's family and the sinister forces that lurk within their ancestral home. With a subtle touch of psychological horror, this story is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener. 
   
  Lastly, we have "Transformation" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the legendary "Frankenstein". This lesser-known gem tells the story of a young woman who experiences a bizarre and terrifying transformation after coming into contact with a mysterious substance. With its themes of identity and transformation, this story is a must-read for fans of Shelley's work.

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  The Old Curiosity Shop

  Charles Dickens

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  Dickens's Little Nell became one of his best-known heroines when The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in 1841. Virtuous and stoic, Nell takes care of her grandfather in his gloomy shop until his gambling debts force the pair of them to flee London. They are hunted by the grotesque and villainous moneylender Quilp and Nell's own worthless brother, Fred, who wrongly believes that their grandfather has a hidden fortune. Through a kaleidoscopic round of people and events, Nell and her grandfather eventually reach a safe refuge, although neither of them is destined to enjoy it for long

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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published book. This comedy of manners is set in England, London, and Kent during the 1790s. Tackling love and heartbreak, the book follows the lives of the Dashwood Sisters as they settle in their new home.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Sirens...

  Pennie Mae Cartawick

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  Three compelling Sherlock Holmes mysteries in one audiobook. Narrated by the celebrity actor P.J. Ochlan who has also won numerous voice audio awards.Story One: "Bumbling Caper on the Swiss Alps""Watson! Watson!" I shouted in dismay, thinking I was close to the surface. Alas, I could not find my way out of the snow, packed thick and heavy all around me. My legs were pinned in place, and I could scarcely breathe with each passing moment.Story Two: "Mysterious Murders Surround the Whistling Tavern"He must have had a defective heart, but science has yet to advance to the point where we can make these determinations before the inevitable V-incision is made.More curious than these points, however, was the fact that these bite marks were highly uncharacteristic of any man or beast. Though they showed evidence of the same layout of teeth that is apparent in the human mouth, the proportions and spacing of the teeth were far larger than standard.Story Three: "Watson to the Rescue"The woman nodded, coughing softer this time, and looked up at him. "You don't want to be fiddling around in the pirate business, Mr. Holmes..." she said quietly, raising her eyebrows. My companion inhaled sharply, a deep staccato, then exhaled just as rapidly. "I do not think you understand, Ms. Pensey. This involves the death of an innocent boy, one I've seen around here, and this marking, the one that surely intended his unmerited demise.

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  Uncle's Dream (Unabridged)

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Uncle's Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was written following his five year exile to Siberia where he was sent to serve in a hard labor camp. Following what could only have been a harrowing and harsh existence in Russia's infamous prison for political and social prisoners, one would expect Dostoyevsky's work to have been dark and bitter. Rather, Uncle's Dream is a humorous and yet scathing commentary on Russian provincial high-society. The story of elderly Prince K. who comes to visit the town of Mordasoff, lorded over by the imperious Maria Alexandrovna, is one of love, hate, deceit and greed. Standing reluctantly at Maria Alexandrovna's side is her haughty daughter, Zina, who has few friends of her own. The prince's companion and distant relative is Paul Mosgliakoff, suitor to Zina.

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  Love and Freindship and Other...

  Jane Austen

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  This book draws together some of Jane Austen's earliest literary efforts. It includes "Love & Freindship" and "Lesley Castle" both told through the medium of letters written by the characters. It also contains her wonderful "History of England" and a "Collection of Letters" and lastly a chapter containing "Scraps". In these offerings, we may see the beginnings of Miss Austen's literary style. We may also discern traces of characters that we encounter in her later works. G. K. Chesterton in his preface, for example, says of a passage in Love and Freindship; "... is there not the foreshadowing of another and more famous father; and do we not hear for a moment, in the rustic cottage by the Uske, the unmistakable voice of Mr. Bennet?" These works are certainly worth exploring for their own sakes and not simply as historical relics.
   
  Austen wrote Love and Freindship when she was only 14 years old, hence the typo in the title.

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