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  Unnatural Creatures - A Novel of...

  Kris Waldherr

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  Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award • Read by Audie Award-winning narrator Barrie Kreinik  
  "Worthy of comparison to Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea . . . A splendid achievement from a writer at the height of her powers."—Historical Novels Review (Editors' Choice) 
  "This book has it all. Unnatural Creatures is an atmospheric, reimagined classic about the lines we cross for loyalty and love." —Foreword Reviews 
  For the first time, the story of the three women closest to Victor Frankenstein is revealed in a sweeping reimagining of Frankenstein by the author of The Lost History of Dreams. 
  THE MOTHER. Caroline Frankenstein will do anything to protect her family against the revolutions engulfing 18th-century Europe. In doing so, she creates her own monster in the form of her scientist son, Victor. 
  THE BRIDE. Rescued by Caroline as a four-year-old beggar, Elizabeth Lavenza knows the only way she can repay the Frankensteins is by accepting Victor's hand in marriage. But when Elizabeth's heart yearns for another, the lives of those she most loves collide with the unnatural creature born of Victor's profane experiments. 
  THE SERVANT. After an abusive childhood, Justine Moritz is taken in by Caroline to serve the Frankensteins. Justine's devotion to Caroline and Elizabeth knows no bounds . . . until a tragedy changes her irrevocably. Her fate sets her against Victor's monster, who is desperate to wreak revenge against the Frankensteins. 
  Stunningly written and exquisitely atmospheric, Unnatural Creatures shocks new life into Mary Shelley's beloved gothic classic by revealing the feminine side of the tale.

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  A Doll's House

  Henrik Ibsen

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  Experience the world of Nora Helmer in 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, masterfully brought to life in this unabridged version by the talented Robin LaRee Berry. Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of love, duty, and the pursuit of independence that resonates as much today as it did over a century ago.Our high-quality production process ensures a crisp and clear voice, providing you with an enjoyable listening experience. Each sentence, each word, is carefully edited for clarity and precision. Robin's masterful narration breathes new life into Ibsen's iconic characters, taking you on a journey into the depth of their hopes, their fears, and their dreams. It is a testament to her artistry that Robin captures the essence of each character, delivering performances that are as engaging as they are emotionally impactful.No matter where you are - at home, on the commute, or taking a break - 'A Doll's House' is an audiobook that will engage your senses and touch your soul. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a timeless classic in a new light.

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  Count Magnus - From their pens...

  M R James

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  Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with. 
  James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia.  
  From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist.  
  Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing. 
  A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword.  
  Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting.  Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story. 
  Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times. 
  James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936. 
  M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire.  He was 73.

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  The Cenci

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "The Cenci" by Alexandre Dumas is a tragic and haunting tale of abuse, revenge, and justice set in 16th-century Italy. The story follows the Cenci family, particularly Beatrice Cenci, who endures the tyrannical cruelty of her father, Count Francesco Cenci. Pushed to their limits, the family conspires to murder him, seeking freedom from his oppression. Dumas masterfully explores themes of morality, corruption, and the consequences of vengeance, painting a vivid picture of a society rife with hypocrisy and injustice. Beatrice’s plight becomes a powerful symbol of resistance against tyranny. A blend of historical drama and emotional intensity, this work reflects the timeless struggle between power and innocence, leaving readers to ponder the true meaning of justice.

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  At the Mountains of Madness —...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition of this tale by searching "Jonathan Dunne Horror" on YouTube. 
  Title: At the Mountains of Madness — Part 9 of 12 
  Author: H. P. Lovecraft 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1936 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 85 — Part 9 of 12 
  Description: 
  In Part Nine of At the Mountains of Madness, the tension that has been steadily mounting finally begins to crystallize into something far more immediate and terrifying. As Dyer and Danforth press onward through the colossal, alien city, the implications of the ancient murals—and the unsettling clues left in their wake—can no longer be dismissed as relics of a vanished age. 
  What was once interpreted as history now feels perilously close to the present. The explorers encounter signs that suggest movement, intention—perhaps even survival. The vast, cyclopean architecture no longer stands as a silent testament to extinction, but as a looming presence filled with unseen possibilities. 
  The Antarctic emptiness offers no refuge. Every corridor and shadowed chamber deepens the sense that the city is not as abandoned as it should be. The boundaries between past and present begin to blur, and the men are forced to confront a chilling question: if the ancient beings of this place were not entirely destroyed, then what might still linger in its depths? 
  In this ninth installment of the 12-part complete audiobook series, Lovecraft intensifies the atmosphere of dread, drawing the explorers—and the listener—closer to a revelation that threatens both reason and sanity.

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  Pickman's Model

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition of this tale by searching "Jonathan Dunne Horror" on YouTube. 
  Number: 120 
  Title: Pickman’s Model 
  Series Name: Timeless Terrors 
  Series Entry: 120 
  Author: H. P. Lovecraft 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1927 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Description: 
  Pickman’s Model is a chilling descent into artistic obsession and unspeakable revelation set in the shadowed streets and ancient alleyways of Boston. 
  The story follows Thurber, a reserved and cultivated gentleman, who recounts his unsettling acquaintance with Richard Upton Pickman — a painter of notorious reputation. Unlike other artists who dabble in the grotesque, Pickman’s work possesses a horrifying vitality. His canvases do not merely suggest monstrosity; they convince. Critics recoil, galleries refuse him, yet his paintings evoke a dreadful question: how does he render such nightmarish beings with such anatomical precision and terrible authenticity? 
  Compelled by fascination and unease, Thurber accepts an invitation to visit Pickman’s secret studio hidden within the decaying North End. There, amid crumbling brick corridors and subterranean vaults older than the city itself, art and reality begin to blur. As Pickman unveils his most disturbing works, Thurber confronts the possibility that the painter’s models are not products of imagination at all — but studies from life. 
  Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s mounting tension, refined unease, and final shattering disclosure — bringing Lovecraft’s grim vision vividly and hauntingly to life.

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