Editorial: Wildside Press
H.P. Lovecraft introduces this fine collection of six of M.R. James’s classic ghost stories. Included are: The Haunted Doll’s HouseThe Uncommon Prayer-BookA Neighbour’s LandmarkA View from a HillA Warning to the CuriousAn Evening’s Entertainment
Dive into Oscar Wilde's haunting masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a philosophical novel that explores the corruption of a soul consumed by vanity and hedonistic pleasure. This gripping narrative of a young, enchantingly handsome Dorian Gray, who wishes for his portrait to age while he remains youthful, reveals the dark consequences of such desire. As Dorian embarks on a life influenced by the cynical Lord Henry Wotton, he plunges into a world of immorality, retaining his outward beauty while his portrait grotesquely transforms to mirror his inner corruption. Wilde's only novel, blending elements of Gothic horror with eloquent tragedy, provocatively challenges the obsession with outward appearance, starkly commenting on Victorian society's moral decadence. Engage with a book that has captivated readers for over a century with Wilde's razor-sharp wit and sumptuous prose, inviting you to ponder the price of eternal beauty. The Picture of Dorian Gray remains a timeless reflection on aesthetics and ethics, becoming increasingly relevant in today's visually driven culture. Rediscover this classic novel that beautifully marries horror, beauty, and moral questioning. This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)Ver libro
A short essay from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection A Phantom Lover and Other Dark Tales by Vernon Lee. The majority of Vernon Lee’s work was essays and studies on art and history but this little-known essay’s sense of places lends itself more to poetry than non-fiction. As Lee guides us through an enchanted wood, it gives us an insight into the inspiration behind Lee’s supernatural stories.Ver libro
Would You Sell Your Soul to the Devil? Would you sell it for money, immortality, or love in a lonely world? If you did, would it be worth the price? Allow me to take you on a journey of unimaginable terror – a tale of a man who sold his soul and the horror he must face to get it back. His journey across the world to face gods and monsters in the hopes of finding a way out of the deal. But each turn and fight comes with a price that may not only damn him but the world. For those who love Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Dean Koontz then prepare for a wild ride of mystery, terror, and courage. Start Listening to“The Malediction of Llewyn Glass” TodayVer libro
Everyone has a final secret. I collect them. My patients aren’t on my ward just to die - they’re here to confess. Before the body bag, there’s a final reckoning. Murderers. Serial Killers. Monsters in human skin. They tell me their truths because I don’t flinch - and because I’ve made a deal with death. These are the confessions no one gets to hear. These are the behind-the-scenes confessions that don’t make it into the Asylum Confession books, the ones I hear but wasn’t sure I’d share. Well, now I am. And you get to hear them. One confession at a time. Welcome to Only Jack Knows. What to expect: They say curiosity killed the cat—but in my case, it just gave me a job. In Origins and Death, you’ll find out how I ended up in the deepest, darkest ward of an asylum the world forgot existed. I’ll introduce you to Newman—the man who changed everything for me. A paralyzed rapist with a mouth full of lies and one dying wish: to be remembered. He was the first to confess. He wouldn’t be the last. This is a guided descent into the minds of the damned. And I’m the one holding the flashlight. Come closer. You’ll want to hear this. Because once the dead start talking… You can’t unlisten.Ver libro
Franz Kafka’s haunting novella, The Metamorphosis, tells the disturbing tale of Gregor Samsa, a young man who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. As Gregor grapples with his shocking new reality, his once-loving family begins to recoil, viewing him as an outcast and burden. Through Kafka’s unsettling lens, this story explores themes of isolation, identity, and the fragility of human connections, as Gregor’s physical change mirrors his growing alienation from society. Narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman, this audiobook captures the bleak yet poignant atmosphere of Kafka’s masterpiece. Freeman’s voice brings depth to Gregor’s internal struggle and illuminates the novella’s emotional nuances, drawing listeners into a world where the boundaries between humanity and monstrosity blur. His narration provides an engaging and thought-provoking experience, amplifying the timeless questions Kafka raises about existence and empathy. Perfect for listeners who appreciate psychological horror and classic literature, The Metamorphosis invites audiences to reflect on society’s reaction to the unfamiliar and the profound effects of transformation and rejection. This audiobook offers an immersive journey into one of literature’s most iconic tales of existential dread and self-discovery.Ver libro
Hanns Heinz Ewers was born on 3rd November 1871 in Düsseldorf, Germany. His first published poem was at 17 on the death, after a reign of only 99 days, of the German Emperor Frederick III. A stint in the German military was cut short after only 44 days because of his myopia. Writing was to be the way forward for him with a book of satiric verse published in 1901. At the same time he co-founded a literary vaudeville troupe that toured central and eastern Europe before censors and expenses forced its closure. An inveterate traveller he was in South America when the Great War enveloped Europe and he relocated to New York. From here his story darkens. Although by now a successful and admired author he was arrested in the U S in 1918 as a German Agent on the pretext of his travels and a falsified Swiss passport. Interned, he was released in 1921 and returned to Germany. He claimed only to be raising money for the German Red Cross. His literary fame is decidedly easier to clarify. His novels beginning with ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ in 1910 are dark, they bristle with evil intent and are littered with characters who have a dubious moral compass and yet, along with his short stories, are brazen, brilliant feats of literary narrative. He also wrote and published plays, fairy tales, opera librettos, critical essays and lectured for many years on ‘The Religion of Satan’ and was one of the first to write scripts for the cinema, which he considered a legitimate art form. As the Weimar republic began its chaotic death throes Ewers became attracted to the rising Nazi Party. At first he was warmly received despite disagreeing with its anti-semitism (his most famed literary character had a Jewish mistress) and he was even commissioned by Hitler to write a biography of the Nazi martyr Horst Wessel. This together with his own homosexuality culminated with his works being banned in 1934 and his assets and property seized. It took him many years to have the ban lifted. This association rightfully clouds his personal reputation but has meant his literary contributions are also overlooked and neglected. Hanns Heinz Ewers died of tuberculosis on 12th June 1943 in his Berlin apartment.Ver libro
