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  The Cask of Amontillado

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "The Cask of Amontillado" (sometimes spelled "The Casque of Amontillado") is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book. The story, set in an unnamed Italian city at carnival time in an unspecified year, is about a man taking fatal revenge on a friend who, he believes, has insulted him. Like several of Poe's stories, and in keeping with the 19th-century fascination with the subject, the narrative revolves around a person being buried alive – in this case, by immurement. As in "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart", Poe conveys the story from the murderer's perspective.

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  Expect Obsession

  JoAnn Smith Ainsworth

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  Crystal ball reader Isadora wants to prove she's up to the leadership responsibility to keep Philadelphia staff safe from Hitler's occult attacks until their team leader can return from special assignment in D.C., but a Nazi spy murdered the temp secretary D.C. sent and assumed her identity. The spy's mission is to steal an ancient book of spells coveted by Hitler. After finding the book, the spy's obsession is to avenge her spy lover's disappearance by leaving this U.S. facility in paranormally induced flames.

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  The House of Lost Whispers - A...

  Jenni Keer

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  ‘A beautiful, heartbreaking, magical work of exquisite storytelling. Open the door, step inside and prepare to be captivated by all who live there.’ Shari Low, No.1 bestselling authorWhat if another world existed… where the Titanic had never sunk? 
  When the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic leaves Olivia Davenport orphaned, she’s sent to live with her guardians, the Fairchilds, in their huge Jacobean mansion. But the Fairchilds have more to worry about than a grieving young girl – with war in Europe imminent and four sons to protect. 
  Olivia feels alone and friendless. Until she hears a voice from behind the wall in her tower bedroom. A voice from a man called Seth. Convinced he’s merely a product of her grieving imagination, it’s not until after the heartbreak of war that Olivia discovers that he exists in an overlapping world, just a shudder in time away from her own. A world where the Titanic never sank… Where everything since has been just slightly… different. 
  All Olivia wants is to find a way into his reality. And not just to see the faces of her beloved parents once again. But also to meet Seth. Who might just be the love of her life… 
  An utterly unforgettable romantic historical novel, perfect for reading groups and fans of Titanic and Outlander, from the bestselling author of No. 23, Burlington Square. Perfect for fans of Frances Quinn, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley.Readers love Jenni Keer: 
  ‘I absolutely LOVE Jenni Keer's writing. What an incredible imagination. Every book I've read of hers is such a page-turner. The House of Lost Whispers is captivating, romantic, mysterious and simply brilliant. I was already hooked by the premise and became completely mesmerised as this incredible story unfolded. Cannot recommend it enough.’ Jessica Redland, bestselling author 
  ‘Keer’s writing had me believing the impossible. A compelling tale of fate, courage and love.’ Gillian Harvey, bestselling author 
  ‘To sum this book up in one word... Absobloodymazing!!!… I am in love with the way [the author] writes historical fiction, timeslips, mysteries and romance all in one book. She really is clever, the way she hides her clues throughout the book and gives her readers so many ‘aha’ moments throughout. The sheer amount of twists leaves you feeling seasick in the best possible way.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  ‘A fantastic read!… The puzzle, once solved, is staggering… I’d recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction with a mystery and a dash of the unexplainable thrown in. Brilliant imagination!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  ‘Wow! I loved this! It’s such a clever book, beautifully written with such wonderful detail and amazing characters. I give this a very rare 10 out of 10 and will be adding Jenni Keer to my list of authors I must read everything they ever write. Superb!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  ‘Wow!!… It’s like no other book that I have read, it’s unique and clever and I enjoyed every single page!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
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  ‘I was hooked from the first page… It seemed to get into my head and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  ‘I couldn’t let this one go… These characters are all so superbly drawn. They feel real, like they might jump out of the pages of the book and wrap their arms around you… Quite simply, had me enthralled.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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  Witchwood

  Willa Blackmore

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  My family, the Whitlows, are basically the supernatural Corleones of the Carolinas. We run a magical safe house disguised as a quaint inn, backed by more old money than sense. My sisters are more likely to start an apocalypse than prevent one—Alafair's never met a margarita she didn't like, and if Emmery had to choose between her spellbook and her heels, I'm pretty sure the stiletto sling-backs would win. 
   
   
   
  So who gets stuck with the messes? That would be me, Tula Whitlow, because I'm competent enough to be useful and way too lazy to argue. 
   
   
   
  I'm not the most powerful witch in town (that'd be my aunt Ruby, who treats dark magic like a contact sport), but I'm the only one who bothers to show up. 
   
   
   
  Now there's an FBI agent on my doorstep with a case that's way above my pay grade. His sister's life is on the line, and all signs point to an upscale vineyard with some dark secrets. Ancient curses, old gods, and the kind of magic that makes even my aunt Ruby nervous. I'm going to have to wrangle my family into helping. 
   
   
   
  Look, I know what you're thinking—why not call in the magical equivalent of SWAT? Trust me, in this town, my family IS the nuclear option. Heaven help us all.

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  Bird Box: Book summary & analysis

  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 tense, immersive audio thriller that plunges you into a world turned deadly by an unseen force. Guided only by sound and instinct, a lone survivor must navigate treacherous terrain blindfolded, relying on the faint calls of birds to signal safety—or impending doom. With every creak of the forest floor and distant flutter of wings brought vividly to life, this audiobook delivers heart-pounding suspense, relentless pacing, and a powerful exploration of human resilience in the face of unseen terror. Perfect for listeners who crave edge-of-your-seat storytelling and a deeply atmospheric listening experience.

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  Stories About Curses - The...

  Thomas Hardy, W F Harvey,...

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  All words have a value, they have a truth.  Even misinforming us is part of their job.  But they are only words, sticks and stones etc etc. 
   
  But in this volume our authors explore the use of curses.  These strings of words might seem harmless enough if you don’t believe they can have any ill effect.  Little by little, though, sometimes they do.   Our brains connect curse with that action, that happening and now we might be seeing them as cause and effect.   Perhaps that curse really does have some power, some potency, and if that is so maybe that curse is malevolent and its true purpose is not to wish us good.    
   
  1 - Stories about Curses - An Introduction 
  2 - The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 
  3 - The Arm of Mrs Egan by W F Harvey 
  4 - The Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling 
  5 - The Monkey's Paw by W W Jacobs 
  6 - The Brute by Joseph Conrad 
  7 - Lost in a Pyramid (or the Mummy's Curse) by Louisa May Alcott writing as A M Bernard 
  8 - The Ash Tree by M R James.wav 
  9 - The Shadows on the Wall by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 
  10 - The Spectre Bridegroom by William Hunt 
  11 - The Mass for the Dead by Edith Nesbit 
  12 - The Weird of the Walfords by Louisa Baldwin 
  13 - Casting the Runes by M R James

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