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  The Metamorphosis

  Franz Kafka

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  Immerse yourself in the surreal and haunting world of Franz Kafka’s classic novella, The Metamorphosis, brought to life by the evocative voice of narrator Jake Urry. 
  When Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, his life is irrevocably altered. Kafka’s masterful tale explores themes of identity, alienation, and the human condition, presenting a profound and often disturbing vision of a man trapped in a nightmarish reality.

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  Miss Santa Claus

  Annie Fellows Johnston

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  We all know that Santa Claus has a large family in which to help him in the delivery of presents, peace, and good cheer. So what would you do if you were Miss Santa Claus and met two children on Christmas Eve traveling to a strange town to be reunited with their father and new stepmother? Why, naturally you would tell them the story of Princess Ina and a powerful charm they could use to turn their feared stepmother into a real mother. Follow the children as they learn to pick starflowers of obedience and kindness to make a mantle of love and become a real family. 
   
  A delightful Christmas book for children of all ages!

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  Classic Tales of Horror

  Martin Greenberg

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  This collection of classic horror stories is sure to give you goosebumps, raise the hair on the back of your neck, and put some fright in your night. These dark tales from renowned authors such as Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, and Ramsey Campbell are sure to please everyone— from campfire storytellers to die-hard horror fans. Stories featured here are:
  
  
  • " Coin of the Realm" by Charles L. Grant (read by Louise Sorel)
  
  
  • " Something Had to be Done" by David Drake (read by John Aprea)
  
  
  • " The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner (read by Michael Gross)
  
  
  • " The Small Assassin" by Ray Bradbury (read by Roscoe Lee Browne)
  
  
  • " Calling Card" by Ramsey Campbell (read by Juliet Mills)
  
  
  • " The Words of Guru" by C.M. Kornbluth (read by Susan Anspach)
  
  
  • " Passengers" by Robert Silverberg (read by William Atherton)
  
  
  • " Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Robert Bloch (read by Robert Forster)

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  Child's History of England A...

  Charles Dickens

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  A Child's History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from 25 January 1851 to 10 December 1853. Dickens also published the work in book form in three volumes: the first volume on 20 December 1851, the second on 25 December 1852 and the third on 24 December 1853. Although the volumes were published in December, each was postdated the following year. Dickens dedicated the book to "My own dear children, whom I hope it may help, bye and bye, to read with interest larger and better books on the same subject". The history covered the period between 50 BC and 1689, ending with a chapter summarising events from then until the accession of Queen Victoria.[2] In a letter to his friend Douglas William Jerrold, Dickens confessed that he was composing the book so that he could prevent his children from embracing conservatism: I am writing a little history of England for my boy...For I don't know what I should do, if he were to get hold of any conservative or High Church notions; and the best way of guarding against any such horrible result is, I take it, to wring the parrots' neck in his very cradle."A Child's History was included in the curricula of British schoolchildren well into the 20th century, with successive editions published from 1851 to World War II.

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  Mysterious Island

  Jules Verne

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  "Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel that follows a group of five castaways who are stranded on a remote and uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. After escaping from a Confederate prison during the American Civil War in a hot air balloon, they find themselves on this mysterious island with limited resources. Using their ingenuity, they work together to survive, build a new life, and explore the island, which is filled with strange phenomena and hidden dangers. Throughout their journey, they encounter various challenges, including hostile environments, wild animals, and mysterious occurrences, ultimately leading them to uncover the island's secrets and a surprising connection to Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus. The novel combines elements of science, exploration, and suspense, showcasing Verne's imagination and his interest in the wonders of science and technology.

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  The Open Window

  Saki Saki

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  Title: The Open Window 
  Author: Saki (H. H. Munro) 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1914 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 30 in the Timeless Terrors series 
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  The Open Window by Saki is a masterful blend of subtle wit and unsettling irony — a tale where polite conversation becomes a stage for deception and the supernatural lingers just out of sight. When the nervous Mr. Nuttel visits a country home for rest and recovery, his young hostess, Vera, entertains him with a chilling story of loss, ghosts, and an open window that never closes. 
  Deceptively light in tone, Saki’s story conceals a dark brilliance — a study in manipulation, imagination, and the thin line between truth and terror. The quiet domestic setting becomes the perfect trap for the reader’s expectations, as the tale turns from social comedy to ghostly suspense with unnerving precision. 
  Narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures Saki’s sharp dialogue, dry tension, and sudden twist of fear. While the text itself is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Part of Timeless Terrors, a series devoted to reviving the classic and uncanny, The Open Window stands as a timeless parable of storytelling itself — where every tale may open onto something far more chilling than it seems. 
  Prepare for a story that begins with civility and ends with a shiver — a moment when laughter and fear share the same breath.

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