Translator Alfred Edward Chamot
Publisher: Good Press
The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District deals with the theme of the subordinate role expected from women in 19th-century European society. Also it revolves around adultery, provincial life and the planning of murder by a woman, hence the title inspired by the Shakespearean character Lady Macbeth from his play Macbeth.
Going on an adventure to find ocelots is the cat’s meow!* Good hearted Alex and courageous Steve are at it again – on another adventure, this time to the jungle to find ocelots! After Alex* has a wonderful dream* about a new home, the duo decides to make it a reality building a beautiful new home for Alex. *All is well, until some creepers arrive. *Alex can only watch in dismay as her brand new garden is blown up again and again by the nasty little creatures. Alex and Steve hatch a plan, to go into the jungle and tame an ocelot to protect the house from creepers. Through every twist and turn in the forest, adventure is there to greet them. The journey’s excitement is kicked up a notch when the friends witness a mean witch snatching up ocelots. Now it is up to them to save the poor animals. But this is easier said than done. It turns out the *witch has a sneaky surprise for them too. * Will Alex and Steve defeat the witch and rescue the ocelots? How will they find their way home? And will Alex successfully tame one to protect her house? You’ll have to read Ocelot Adventure to find out! A story of true friendship and bravery, Ocelot Adventure will have any little fan of Minecraft swept up in the story of protagonists doing the right thing. This book is sure to captivate any young reader, even the ones who don’t necessarily like to read.Show book
A spellbinding, gothic tale of romance, betrayal, and murder in an English country manor by a “natural storyteller” (Ruth Rendell). 1929. Upon receipt of an unexpected inheritance, small-time crook Horace Butterfield purchases Crossways Lodge, a large house in rural Essex, and sets about turning it into his dream home. Buying an enormous antique chandelier in order to enhance his brand-new ballroom, he is intrigued by the dealer’s story behind its provenance: A young woman who lost all her money in the Wall Street Crash and was forsaken by her lover is said to have hanged herself from it. For the next five years, Horace enjoys telling the story at every party he hosts. But then Horace’s marriage collapses when he embarks on an ill-advised affair with a pretty young fortune-hunter—an affair which is destined to lead to murder and suicide. Over the next two decades, tragedy, violence, and heartbreak befall all who move into Crossways Lodge—from bright-eyed young newlyweds to hardened soldiers billeted there during WWII. Is the house really cursed? And who is the mysterious, shadowy young woman seen lurking in the ballroom? “Gothic suspense similar to the presence of the mad wife in Jane Eyre. Readers will especially enjoy the historical and decorative details.” —BooklistShow book
Special horror cinematic soundscape edition! "The Tell-Tale Heart" is Edgar Allen Poe’s renowned and chilling tale of murder and terror, told by a nameless homicidal madman, brought to life in this audiobook edition. This short literary masterpiece is often considered a classic of the Gothic fiction genre, and is one of Poe's best known short stories. "The Tell-Tale Heart" influenced later stream-of-consciousness fiction and helped secure the author’s reputation as master of the macabre. Poe’s novel introduction of the narrator’s madness is a classic study in psychopathology; as his victim shakes with fear, the narrator confides: “I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him, although I chuckled at heart.” Although Poe was only paid $10 for the story upon its original publication in 1843, his contribution to classic Gothic literary culture and the has been priceless, as the story continues to provoke and disturb fans to this day.Show book
Reign Phillips has just earned her PhD in ancient languages when her Professor returns from Greece with treasure for the University of New Mexico; fifty-six mummified remains and a puzzling sealed gold casket that doesn't seem to fit any time period. Accompanying him is the man responsible for brokering the deal with the university, Damon Sarantos. Unknown to anyone, Damon himself had buried the casket almost two thousand years before. Reign is a woman Damon can't ignore and desperately wants to win. Her vibrant light soothes the darkness inside him, even as it pulls her away and warns her not to love him. As she decodes the mysterious writing on the outside of the casket, Damon must work to gain her trust and win her heart. Can he be the man she wants him to be? Or will they be eternally separated by his partly demonic nature? The casket holds the answer, and opening it will either bring peace or unleash a darkness that threatens to engulf the entire world. Season 1 contains episodes 1-12 of "House of War & Light"Show book
Immunity. It means a lot to those without it.Sanctuary does too . . .Traveling across the country, an arrogant, rude, and ironically immune man's group runs from a government hell bent on stealing his immunity. With millions dead and some of the infected getting smarter, it's all-out war.When Alcatraz, one of the last bastions of civilization in the United States, comes under attack, some will emerge victorious, and some will emerge infected. Both sets of survivors of the worst plague in history must come together to fend off hordes of the undead and those not dead but no longer human.Show book
In "The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker, a young scholar named Malcomson seeks solitude to prepare for his exams and decides to rent an old, abandoned house in a small town. But as he settles into his new home, strange occurrences begin to unfold. The townspeople whisper of the dark history of the house, including its previous owner, a judge known for his ruthless sentencing. Malcomson soon realizes that he is not alone in the house and begins to experience terrifying encounters with an unseen presence. As his fear escalates, Malcomson delves deeper into the house's past and uncovers a sinister force that threatens to consume him. Will he be able to survive the malevolent entity lurking in the shadows, or will he become its next victim? "The Judge's House" is a chilling tale of horror and the supernatural, sure to leave readers breathless with every turn of the page.Show book
