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  Sherlock Holmes - The Novels - A...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes - The Novels includes the 4 full-length novels featuring Sherlock Holmes.
  Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887's A Study in Scarlet, the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with A Scandal in Bohemia in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 1880 and 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin.
  Included in this collection:
  1. A Study in Scarlet (1887)
  2. The Sign of the Four (1890)
  3. The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902)
  4. The Valley of Fear (1915)

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  The Ransom of Red Chief

  O. Henry

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  O. Henry’s The Ransom of Red Chief is a hilarious short story about a kidnapping gone terribly wrong. When two con men kidnap a rambunctious young boy, they quickly realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. The boy, who calls himself "Red Chief," turns the tables on his captors with his wild imagination and mischievous antics, making their scheme more of a nightmare than a payday. 
  Narrated with wit and humor by Christopher Garcia, this audiobook brings O. Henry’s comedic brilliance to life, capturing the chaotic energy of Red Chief and the hapless kidnappers. A classic tale of humor, irony, and unexpected twists, The Ransom of Red Chief is perfect for listeners who love lighthearted stories with clever surprises.

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  The Children's Book of Christmas...

  Asa Don Dickinson

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  The Children’s Book of Christmas Stories brings together some of the most beloved stories of all time. With 35 wonderful stories from greats like Dickens, Hans Christian Anderson, Elizabeth Harrison and Theodore Goodridge Roberts this book will be cherished by the whole family for years to come. A Christmas Star by Katherine Pyle The First Christmas Tree by Lucy Wheelock The First New England Christmas by G.L. Stone and M.G. Fickett Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond McAlden A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and many more beloved stories. Here is a delightful classic tail sure to delight children of all ages. A fast moving fun story with lots of surprises guaranteed to elicit a lot of wide-eyed Wonder from the little ones we all love. A true family audio treasure! Sharing wonderful stories between the generations is one of the surest ways to bring a family closer together and keep them that way. Here is an audiobook beautifully crafted in the grandest tradition of fine young people’s literature. I must have for every family!

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  How the Two Ivans Quarrelled...

  Nikolai Gogol

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  Nikolai Gogol was one of the first to use the technique of the grotesque. According to Viktor Shklovsky, Gogol's strange style of writing resembles the "ostranenie" technique of defamiliarization. His early works, such as Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka, were influenced by his Ukrainian upbringing, Ukrainian culture and folklore.
  HOW THE TWO IVANS QUARRELLED: A fine pelisse has Ivan Ivanovitch! splendid! And what lambskin! deuce take it, what lambskin! blue-black with silver lights. I'll forfeit, I know not what, if you find any one else owning such a one. Look at it, for heaven's sake, especially when he stands talking with any one!

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  The Pit and the Pendulum

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Title: The Pit and the Pendulum 
  Author: Edgar Allan Poe 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1842 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 32 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe is a harrowing descent into psychological and physical torment — a masterpiece of suspense that explores the extremities of fear and the indomitable will to survive. Set during the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition, a condemned man awakens in a pitch-black chamber where terror comes not from the unseen alone, but from the cruel machinery of death itself. 
  Through meticulous pacing and sensory detail, Poe transforms the simple elements of darkness, time, and confinement into instruments of unbearable dread. The swinging blade, the narrowing walls, and the unseen abyss below merge into a nightmare of pure existential terror. 
  Narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures Poe’s rhythm of panic and revelation — the tightening pulse of a man struggling against both despair and death. 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 dedicated to resurrecting the classic voices of the macabre, The Pit and the Pendulumendures as one of literature’s most visceral portrayals of horror — a story where every heartbeat echoes the pendulum’s swing, and every breath might be the last. 
  Prepare for a journey into darkness, dread, and the thin line between reason and madness — a tale that proves the greatest terror is to be conscious while facing the inevitable.

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  The Salem Horror

  Henry Kuttner

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  In Henry Kuttner's "The Salem Horror," a writer named Carson moves into an old house in Salem, formerly owned by the executed witch Abigail Prinn. He discovers a hidden "Witch Room" in the basement, designed to revive Prinn's spirit. Carson's writing is influenced by dreams and he uncovers Prinn's plot to summon a dark entity. An occultist, Michael Leigh, intervenes, and together they thwart Prinn's plan, sending her and the entity back to their realm, though a chilling memento remains.

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