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  Casting the Runes - From their...

  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 Metamorphosis - The Lost...

  Franz Kafka

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  The Metamorphosis is a story, about a man who wakes up transformed into a bug and the repercussions it has on his life and the people around him. What does it all mean? It is most probably an autobiography of how Kafka himself experienced early life living with his parents. Kafka describes how he endured his mother and father's financial and emotional exploitation's, to the point of detaching from them and thereby ceasing to be their son (the real metamorphosis). Gregor’s metamorphosis is that of Kafka’s being an obedient son, subserviently paying for his parents’ narcissistic needs with his own life, into being a disobedient one—as if he had become a ‘piece of vermin’. Gregor’s parents possessed a large sum of money which symbolizes the needlessness of Gregor’s exploitation. Thus the parents did not love him for who he was, but for his loyal willingness to undergo this exploitation. Reduced to vermin, Gregor can no longer financially benefit his parents. It is the parents that caused Gregor’s/Kafka’s metamorphosis. The debt Gregor intended to repay his parents symbolizes the emotional debt many adult children continue to feel towards their elderly parents for the love and care they provided. 

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  Fall Asleep to Tales of Space...

  H. G. Wells

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  Step into the imaginative world of Tales of Space and Time, the visionary collection by H.G. Wells, narrated by the soothing voice of Andrew Bond and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If restless nights or an overactive mind are keeping you awake, this audiobook is designed to gently lull you into a peaceful and restorative sleep. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Andrew Bond’s calming narration transport you through a series of extraordinary tales that explore the mysteries of the cosmos, the wonders of the future, and the timeless questions of humanity’s place in the universe. Experience the awe, curiosity, and quiet contemplation of these classic stories while drifting into deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we create tranquil content designed to help you unwind and fall asleep effortlessly. This audiobook features slow, gentle narration paired with soft background music, offering the perfect escape into dreamland. 
  If you’re seeking a peaceful way to end your day, this is the perfect choice. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Andrew’s serene voice carry you through the fascinating worlds of Tales of Space and Time. Wake up feeling refreshed, with a sense of wonder and calm to start your day.

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  The Resident Patient

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Resident Patient, one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Resident Patient" eighteenth in a list of his nineteen favourite Sherlock Holmes stories....A little digging at police headquarters brings up the rest of the truth. All four of the men were once members of a criminal gang that robbed banks. Blessington's real name was Sutton, and the other three, two of whom played the Russians, were Biddle, Hayward, and Moffat. After robbing the Worthington Bank of £7,000 in 1875, Blessington (or Sutton) had turned informer, and as a result, another gang member, Cartwright, had been hanged for murdering the caretaker, and the other three had each been given 15 years in prison. Blessington's "paranoia" was indeed a very real fear, caused by news of their early release, not by some burglary, as he claimed. The murderers chose hanging as their form of execution to avenge Cartwright...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

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  CARNACKI: The Complete Collection

  William Hope Hodgson

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  Step into the world of one of the most influential paranormal investigators of the early 20th century with "CARNACKI: The Complete Collection". This definitive anthology brings together all of William Hope Hodgson’s celebrated stories featuring the brilliant, if eccentric, investigator, Thomas Carnacki. Known for his keen intellect, inventive methods, and unshakable resolve, Carnacki faces some of the most chilling and enigmatic supernatural phenomena of his time. 
  Throughout these nine tales, Carnacki is called upon to confront strange forces that defy logic and reason. Armed with his trusty scientific tools, a deep understanding of the occult, and a fearless heart, he investigates everything from spectral hauntings and ghostly apparitions to malevolent spirits and unearthly forces lurking in the shadows. 
  The first six stories were collected in the 1913 anthology, “Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder”, with the latter three appearing in an expanded collection of the same name published in 1947.

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  Psychology - A Classic Literary...

  Katherine Mansfield

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  What if the most intense drama unfolded without a single word being spoken? In “Psychology” by Katherine Mansfield, two former lovers meet again in a quiet drawing room, where politeness masks longing, hesitation, and unspoken desire. Every pause, every gesture, every carefully chosen word becomes charged with meaning as memory and emotion press against the fragile calm of the present moment. Beneath the surface of casual conversation, old feelings stir - regret, attraction, and the ache of what was never fully said. With remarkable subtlety, Mansfield explores the invisible tension between closeness and distance, revealing how much of love lives not in actions, but in thought. Her precise, luminous prose captures the complexity of human connection and the silent battles we fight within ourselves. Press play and step into one of Mansfield’s most refined psychological stories - where the quietest moments speak the loudest, and everything that matters remains just beneath the surface.

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