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  Looking Glass Sound: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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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. 
   
  A haunting melody calls you beyond familiar routines and into a realm where sound becomes insight. In Looking Glass Sound, a team of driven professionals—“the strategist,” “the engineer,” “the designer,” and “the writer”—are drawn to an enigmatic instrument that refracts reality like a prism. As they confront dissonant notes and breakthrough harmonies, they discover that true innovation arises not from avoiding chaos but from leaning into it with curiosity and courage. 
  Through immersive mirror-room sessions, prototype failures, and silent windows of reflection, this audiobook delivers more than just a story—it offers a symphony of strategies for peak performance. You’ll learn to cultivate “mirror moments” that reset your inner compass, embrace constructive tension to spark creativity, and weave focused deep-work rituals into your workflow. Each chapter pulses with actionable insights framed by thrilling, sensory-rich scenes that make productivity feel like an adventure.

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  Frankenstein: Letters and...

  Vines Graener

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  Victor Frankenstein. Walton's letters chronicle his voyage, the rescue of a dying Victor, and Victor's subsequent recounting of his life story. Victor's narrative unfolds, revealing his creation of a monster, the ensuing tragedy caused by this act, and his desperate pursuit of the creature. The excerpts conclude with Victor's death and Walton's return to England, leaving the reader to contemplate the consequences of Victor's ambition

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  The Taking of Irene Hart

  Madeleine Reiss

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  ‘Not just a tale of suspense; it’s also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss’ evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A gothic historical novel perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Halls and Laura Purcell 
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  1859. Somerset, England. 
  When widow Hester Hart decides to sign over all her family’s worldly goods – and their freedom – to a secretive religious community, her daughters, headstrong Ruby and fragile Irene, have little say in the matter. 
  Led by the charismatic Reverend Peters, the women enter a world with its own set of rules and where Irene, cursed with seizures and ill health, is believed to have second sight. But as Hester and Irene are drawn into the community’s twisted philosophy, Ruby detects a darker truth stalking its shadowy corners. 
  When a shocking discovery throws the community open to scrutiny, the stakes are raised and Ruby realises that it is not only their souls that must be saved…See what readers are saying: 
  'The eerie, cultish atmosphere is perfectly done. The tension between the family dynamics, Ruby’s sharp instincts, and the slowly unraveling dark secrets makes this a gripping, emotional ride. It’s a paragon of historical fiction, and I was hooked from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fascinating read based on a true story! I loved learning about the religious cult back in the Victorian times’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An intriguing plot which is enjoyable and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘One of those books that you can't put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Reiss's meticulous attention to detail and rich character development elevate the novel… a thought-provoking and powerful read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A gripping, dark, well written story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A dark and disturbing historical fiction novel, very enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'The setting adds a sense of claustrophobia, as a reader I felt almost as trapped as the characters I was reading about, and the feeling of menace that built over the course of the book was more than a little unsettling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Madeleine Reiss's latest thriller, The Taking of Irene Hart, is a suspenseful story of a mother and her daughters caught in the web of a mysterious religious cult. The narrative is filled with mystery and suspense, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. 
  For fans of Jojo Moyes (The Giver of Stars), Stacey Halls (The Familiars), Chris Whitaker (All the Colours of the Dark), Emma Hinds (The Quick and the Dead), and Ruth Jones (Us Three). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Always Faithful - Join Jerry...

  Sherry A. Burton

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  Call it a premonition. Call it intuition. Call it anything you like, but Pennsylvania State Trooper Jerry McNeal simply thinks of it as “that feeling.” 
  That feeling may come on without warning, so intense he can’t breathe. 
  Or, it may be a gentle nag that pulls at him until he decides to do something about it. He never quite knows what “it” is until he gets there, but when he arrives, he always knows he’s found what he is looking for. 
  During one of the biggest snowstorms of the year, Trooper McNeal feels that familiar stir. An unease that grows with each flake that falls. Its intensity pulls at him until Jerry has no choice but to venture out onto the treacherous roads, following an invisible pull that grips at his very soul. 
  Tonight, that feeling is going to take Trooper McNeal into a blizzard when the streets are supposed to be empty to save a life that would have otherwise been lost. 
  Only tonight, Trooper McNeal is not going alone…

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  The White Ship

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "The White Ship" is a horror short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published in The United Amateur (Volume 19), November 1919, and later appeared in the March 1927 issue of Weird Tales.Basil Elton, a lighthouse keeper, engages in a peculiar fantasy in which a bearded man in robes is piloting a mystical white ship which appears when the moon is full. Elton walks across the water on a bridge of moonbeams, joins the bearded man on the ship, and together they explore a mystical chain of islands unlike anything that can be found on Earth.

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  The Black Farm - Dramatization

  Elias Witherow

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  After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. Unable to cope with the misery that fills their days, they commit one last act together and die in loving relief. 
  But when Nick wakes up, he soon realizes that death isn't the gentle darkness he expected. Panicked and horrified, he struggles to understand the twisted abominations and hellish world he's now trapped in. 
  Driven by desperation and a sudden will to survive, he sets out to find Jess and is unable to cope with the thought of her having to suffer through the terrors this new reality holds. 
  But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for the Black Farm.

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