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  Vampirismus or Aurelia - An...

  E T A Hoffmann

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  Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffman was born on the 24th January 1776, the youngest of three children, in Königsberg, then in Prussia but now part of the Kaliningrad Russian enclave. 
   
  His parents separated when he was two and for many years life was to be provincial and, despite his talents for the creative arts and the classics, much was passing him by. 
   
  At 20 Hoffman obtained employment as a clerk and to the art that now surrounded him.  Two years later he was in Berlin attempting a career as a composer with an operetta called ‘Die Maske’.  His gift for drawing caricatures and sharing them often got him into trouble that was easier to avoid. 
   
  The years of Napoleon ravaging Europe were bad for Hoffman; he moved often and took on works as varied as theatre management and music critic.  In this his talents were now more evident.  His works on Beethoven where highly regarded by the master himself. 
   
  His literary breakthrough came in 1809, with ‘Ritter Gluck’, about a man who believes he has met the composer 20 years after his death.  However the various jobs and the wars continued and plagued any career advancement despite his constant travel for opportunities, often through dangerous territories. 
   
  In the wake of Napoleon’s defeat in 1814, Hoffmann returned to Berlin where his opera ‘Undine’ was performed by the Berlin Theatre.  Life was now more settled and many of his most famous works were written at his time. 
   
  From 1819, Hoffmann was struggling with both legal disputes and ill health.  Alcohol abuse and syphilis were physically weakening him and from 1822 paralysis set in.  His last works were dictated to his wife or to a secretary as all around him society descended into an anti-liberal agenda, stifling dissent with threats of legal action and even treason.  The ailing Hoffman was among them. 
   
  E T A Hoffmann died on the 25th June 1822 in Berlin of syphilis.  He was 46.

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  Darkness

  Irvin S. Cobb

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  Irvin S. Cobb’s Darkness is a gripping and eerie tale that explores fear, isolation, and the unsettling power of the unknown. Set in an environment where shadows seem to move and silence holds an eerie weight, the story follows a protagonist confronted with inexplicable horrors lurking just beyond the light. As tension builds and paranoia takes hold, Darkness weaves a masterful narrative that plays on psychological terror and atmospheric suspense. 
  Narrated by Roger Arnold, this audiobook brings Cobb’s chilling prose to life, immersing listeners in a world where every creak, whisper, and flicker of light could mean impending doom. Blending classic horror elements with psychological dread, Darkness stands as a timeless short story in early American horror literature, delivering a haunting experience that lingers long after the final words. 
  Originally published in the early 20th century, Irvin S. Cobb’s foray into dark fiction showcases his remarkable ability to create tension, proving why his works remain a fascinating part of literary history.

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  Oscar Wilde: The Canterville...

  Oscar Wilde

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  A modern American family move into a traditionally drafty and very haunted English mansion. So far so good but anyone knowing Wilde can expect twists and turns to make it interesting. In this cast the crusty old ghost has a tough time convincing the family he exists and then in frightening them. This is extremely frustrating of course to him and as the protagonist of the story, takes matters (and non-matters) into his hands to deal with the upstart and irreverent new tenants. 

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  The Final Showdown

  Michael Anderle

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  The final showdown. 
   
   
   
  Jasmine is on a mission. The threat from her father is growing stronger, and she must pull together a group powerful enough to end the threat he poses. 
   
   
   
  The enemy of her enemy is her friend. The problem lies in the rivalries between the various groups in Jasmine's world. 
   
   
   
  To get around the issue, Jasmine hides her meetings from the pack as she creates allegiances with both friends and enemies of her people. 
   
   
   
  Tension grows within the pack, and their trust in Jasmine is shaken. All the while, a dark cloud looms in the distance. 
   
   
   
  In this final showdown, Jasmine must overcome her tendency to operate alone and show her true skills as a leader. 
   
   
   
  Can she overcome the odds stacked against her and eradicate the end-of-world her father is threatening with his powers of necromancy?

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  The Princess of Darkeness -...

  Rachel Lawson

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  Vampires Queen Astra and King Max of Vampires's daughter is on her first day at kindergarten will this ankle biter be a pain in the neck. 
  "Hurry up Astry we're late!" cried Astry Starfire's Mum, "get in the car." 
  Astry jumped in her Mum's car. 
  "You remember every thing?" asked her mother Astra, Queen of Vampires. 
  "Yes Mum," Astry said.," got my lunch bottle." 
  "Remember to call it tomato juice not blood and don't share it," said her mum. 
  ''Yes mum" said Astry. 
  "And don't tell any one about vampires," said Astra. 
  "Yes mum," said Astry. 
  "We're here!" said Astra a while later. 
  "Out you hop," said said Astra. 
  "Mummy why is that girl so pale," a young child asked seeing Astry. 
  The mum of the child saw Astra and Astry scooped up their child and put them in their car and said "You're going to another Kinder," and sped off in their car.

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  Deal with a Demon

  Ami Wright

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  Would you make a deal with a monster? 
   
   
   
  I need money. My rent is overdue, my aircon is busted, and my bank account is overdrawn. So when I get an email from Monstrous Deals offering discreet well-paying clients willing to negotiate all sorts of arrangements, I'm not too proud to sign up. 
   
   
   
  Then I meet Rin. Impeccably styled, perfectly cultured, and devastatingly gorgeous, this handsome billionaire is too good to be true. When I find out exactly what he has in mind, it's even more unbelievable. Beneath his smooth, polished facade, hides a beast. A ferocious oni demon set on devouring one thing: my pleasure. Over and over again. 
   
   
   
  Will he demand more than I can give? Is that even a thing? Or will Rin be the answer to all of my fantasies? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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