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  Mary Shelly: FRANKENSTEIN

  Mary Shelley

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  Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. Shelley wrote the novel when she was 18 years old. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818, and this audiobook is read from that text. Shelley's name appeared on the revised third edition, published in 1831. The title of the novel refers to the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In modern popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as "Frankenstein" (especially in films since 1931), despite this being the name of the scientist, and the creature being unnamed in the book itself. Frankenstein is a novel infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the "over-reaching" of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel's subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully-realised science fiction novel and raises many issues still relevant to today's society

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  The Scarlet Plague

  Jack London

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  "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London is a haunting dystopian novella first published in 1912. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the story unfolds in the year 2073, sixty years after a devastating pandemic known as the Scarlet Plague wipes out most of humanity. Told through the perspective of an elderly survivor, James Howard Smith, the narrative recounts the collapse of civilization as he shares his memories with his grandsons, who struggle to comprehend the advanced world that once was. 
  With vivid imagery and profound social commentary, London explores themes of human fragility, the loss of knowledge, and the cyclical nature of history. This short yet powerful tale serves as a timeless reflection on the consequences of societal hubris and the enduring spirit of survival.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Rudyard...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume our classic authors invite us in to share hospitality at a house most of us are ever keen to veer away from. But the invitation has been issued and it would be rude to disappoint, despite the rising fear that begins to take its chilling grip on us. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - Haunted House - An Introduction 
  02 - The Fall of the House of Usher - Part 1 by Edgar Allan Poe 
  03 - The Fall of the House of Usher - Part 2 by Edgar Allan Poe 
  04 - They by Rudyard Kipling 
  05 - The Rats in the Walls by H P Lovecraft 
  06 - The Ebony Frame by Edith Nesbit 
  07 - Lost Hearts by M R James 
  08 - The Room in the Tower by E F Benson 
  09 - The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 
  10 - An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  11 - The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood 
  12 - Decay by Marjorie Bowen

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  The Last of the Valerii

  Henry James

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  Step into the intriguing world of "The Last of the Valerii" by Henry James, a novella that explores themes of love, art, and the complexities of human relationships. This audiobook immerses you in the vibrant atmosphere of Rome, where the Valerii family grapples with their past and present. With James' exquisite prose and psychological insight, the narrative delves into the inner workings of its characters, uncovering their desires, regrets, and secrets. It offers a captivating exploration of the clash between idealism and practicality, as well as the enduring power of art. Through its finely drawn characters and evocative setting, it provides a thought-provoking examination of the choices we make and their lasting consequences.

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  Core Ruleset

  Timothy Bryan

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  Terry Brandt plays role-playing games, passing his time in the pursuit of imaginary contests with monsters and magic. Aging and depressed, he works a dead-end job, lives with his father, and enjoys a romantic life that could best be described as empty. 
    
  And for some reason, people are starting to die around Terry, killed in bizarre ways by seemingly otherworldly assailants that cannot be traced by the baffled police department. Whomever Terry holds a grudge against meets and unexplainable and brutal end, and the list of his deserving victims grows longer by the day. 
    
  As the murders continue, Dani Isaksson, a clever and committed detective, tries to contain the wicked string of horrific killings, getting ever closer to an apparent supernatural cause of the slayings. But as violence endangers everything surrounding her, Dani finds she will have to decided what price she is willing to pay to stop a lurking evil beyond anything she has ever known.

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  Night Guest The: Book summary &...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  Step into a world where the line between love and loss shimmers like morning mist. In You’d Look Better as a Ghost, a heartbroken artist retreats to a seaside town haunted by memories—until an enigmatic presence begins to appear in her sketches and dreams. As she unravels the mystery of this spectral muse, she discovers unexpected paths to healing, creativity, and self-renewal.
   
  Part ghost story, part emotional journey, this audiobook weaves atmospheric narration with evocative soundscapes: the hush of crashing waves, distant church bells, and the soft rustle of wind through coastal pines. Each chapter draws you deeper into the artist’s inner landscape, where grief transforms into inspiration, and solitude becomes the canvas for hope.

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