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Open your eyes wide and gaze into the darkness contained within. Here you will see all manner of Stygian sights. Enjoy the dark writings contained in this, the second collection of Michael Cieslak’s fiction.
Dive into the thought-provoking world of "Owen Wingrave" by Henry James. This audiobook explores themes of courage, conformity, and the clash between personal principles and societal expectations. With James' meticulous character development and psychological insight, you'll follow the journey of a young man who dares to challenge the traditions of his military family. The narrative is a compelling examination of the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs in the face of adversity. Through its finely tuned prose and moral dilemmas, it offers a reflection on the choices we make and the price of individuality.Show book
Peace ends in the spirit of joy. Alec was seeking a respite from city life. He thinks he has discovered it on Plymouth Crest, a manor overlooking the forest and a beautiful lake, golden in the sun. But Alec was warned the house is haunted by a murdered pop singer and Hollywood star. Footsteps and howling winds soon disturb his sleep. One night, he finds an intruder, Joy, standing barefoot among broken glass in the kitchen. He chases her out. But she returns, enchanting him with laughter and boundless energy. It’s not long before Alec falls in love. Joy ends when a belligerent character shows up and claims ownership of the house. Alec and Joy have a plan to evict him and bring some resolution to past horrors. If they fail, Alec’s dreams will crumble, and Joy might be subjected to a fate worse than death. But if they succeed, Alec and Joy might be separated forever—and so may end joy. To save Joy—and also have hope of being together—they need a bold plan, bringing them face to face with evils buried in the past, and finding a path to a shared future. Haunting Joy is a standalone audiobook in the Phantom Hearts Series. All three books were grouped into this collection with the common theme of supernatural romance and ghostly suspense. They have different characters and settings. Each novel can be enjoyed separately as a complete standalone story without listening to the preceding, or subsequent, book. Content warning: This novel contains sexual scenes, adult situations, and profanity.Show book
A short story from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection From the Depths. A steam yacht is sailing the North Atlantic when they spot a mysterious light. Upon investigation they discover a derelict cargo ship but when they board, superstitions soon turn to very real fears for the safety of the crew…Show book
The story follows a confident young man determined to debunk the myths surrounding a reportedly haunted room in Lorraine Castle. Armed with only candles, he enters the red room, convinced that fear is purely psychological. However, as darkness encroaches and his candles begin to extinguish one by one, his skepticism wanes, giving way to an enveloping terror. Wells masterfully explores the shadows that dwell in the corners of the human mind, revealing that sometimes, the greatest fear is fear itself.Show book
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. The September House invites you into a secluded manor where ancient rituals converge with cutting-edge productivity science. Follow Elena Hartley as she deploys biometric breath-work, agile “Creative Sprints,” and participatory visioning workshops—integrating archival wisdom and community-built rituals—to overcome burnout and craft her most powerful program yet. This uplifting journey doubles as a hands-on playbook for sustainable transformation, equipping listeners with data-driven routines, resilience hacks, and social-design frameworks to reignite passion and thrive in the face of any challenge.Show book
"Dracula" is a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Famous for introducing the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. The book has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations.Show book
