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  Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story...

  Herman Melville

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  In the shadowy chambers of a Wall Street law office, a quiet copyist named Bartleby enters the scene—and refuses to leave. Hired for his precision and calm demeanor, Bartleby soon begins replying to every request with the haunting refrain: "I would prefer not to." 
  As his passive resistance deepens into total withdrawal, the lawyer who employs him becomes increasingly baffled, then obsessed. Melville’s classic novella is both darkly comic and deeply unsettling—a prescient meditation on alienation, mental health, and the silent revolt against the machinery of modern life. 
  Cover Photo by ShonEjai: https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-brick-wall-1227515/

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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a thrilling and captivating novel that has mesmerised readers for over 200 years.  
  The story follows the brilliant and ambitious scientist, Victor Frankenstein, as he creates a monstrous being using stolen body parts. But as the creature struggles to find acceptance and meaning in a hostile world, Victor is consumed by guilt and fear, realising too late the horrifying consequences of his actions. As the two engage in a battle of wills and wits, Shelley's vivid and evocative language paints a chilling picture of a world gone awry, where science and technology have unleashed dark and dangerous forces beyond our control. "Frankenstein" is a haunting tale of ambition, revenge, and the consequences of playing God, which continues to shock and captivate readers today. 
  This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century listeners by narrator Jake Urry.

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  The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  "He was a baby of some seventy years... and he was born in a crib."
  
  In 1860 Baltimore, the prominent Button family is scandalized when their newborn son arrives not as a soft-skinned infant, but as a seventy-year-old man with a long white beard and a stooped back. So begins the extraordinary life of Benjamin Button—a man destined to grow younger as the world grows older. Fitzgerald tracks Benjamin's reverse journey through the shifting landscape of American history, from the Civil War to the glittering Jazz Age, as he navigates the complexities of love, fatherhood, and a social order that has no place for a man out of time.
  
  A Masterpiece of Social Satire: While often remembered for its fantastical premise, Benjamin Button is a sharp-witted critique of the rigidity of high society. Fitzgerald uses Benjamin's condition to expose the absurdities of social expectations, fashion, and the obsession with "appropriate" behavior. It is a story where the tragedy lies not in the supernatural, but in the human inability to accept what is different.
  
  The Heartbreak of Out of Sync Love: The emotional core of the story is Benjamin's relationship with Hildegarde Moncrief. For a brief, shining moment, their ages meet in the middle, allowing for a fleeting period of conventional happiness. But as she ages into the autumn of her life, Benjamin continues his descent into the spring of his, leading to a poignant and inevitable separation that serves as a metaphor for the universal experience of growing apart.
  
  Witness a life lived against the clock. Purchase "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" today and experience Fitzgerald's most inventive tale.

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  Joys of Being Engaged The...

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer.
  He was prolific in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called a "father of science fiction"
  THE JOYS OF BEING ENGAGED: As I was passing the London University the other day I saw my uncle emerge from the branch of the Bank of England opposite, and proceed in the direction of the Burlington Arcade.

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  Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Stevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil, has become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a moral tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution, criminality, and secret lives. Also in this volume are "The Body Snatcher," which charts the murky underside of Victorian medical practice, and "Olalla," a tale of vampirism and "The Beast Within" which features a beautiful woman at its center.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Immerse yourself in one of Sherlock Holmes's most thrilling cases with The Adventure of the Speckled Band, the eighth part of the Sherlock Holmes Short Story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. In this suspenseful tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes is approached by a terrified young woman, Helen Stoner, whose sister died under mysterious circumstances. With only a cryptic phrase about a "speckled band" to guide him, Holmes must unravel the dark secrets of the Stoke Moran estate to prevent another tragedy. 
  Jake Urry's riveting narration heightens the tension and mystery, making this audiobook an enthralling experience for both long-time Sherlock Holmes fans and newcomers. Explore the eerie corridors of Stoke Moran and witness Holmes's deductive genius in The Adventure of the Speckled Band with this exceptional recording.

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