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  Dracula – Chapter 6: Jonathan...

  Bram Stoker

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  In this chapter, the narrative shifts back to Jonathan Harker, detailing his harrowing experiences in Count Dracula’s castle. We witness the mounting terror of his captivity, his growing sense of isolation, and the eerie, supernatural events that surround him. The Gothic atmosphere deepens, and the reader feels the creeping dread of the unknown as Jonathan confronts the Count’s strange powers. 
  Meanwhile, the world outside begins to take shape through letters and newspaper clippings, hinting at connections that will soon draw Mina, Lucy, and others into the dark web surrounding Dracula. The tension between ordinary life and supernatural horror intensifies, laying the groundwork for the chilling events to come. 
  This is Chapter 6 of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne — part of a complete chapter-by-chapter audiobook series that brings the Gothic classic to life with haunting atmosphere, rich characterization, and cinematic storytelling. 
  Experience Jonathan’s mounting fear, the shadow of Dracula’s sinister presence, and the uneasy anticipation that makes the novel’s horror all the more compelling. 
  📖 Public domain text. Original publication: 1897.

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  Black Colossus

  Robert E. Howard

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  “Black Colossus” unfolds in the mysterious ruins of Kuthchemes, where the ancient sorcerer Thugra Khotan is awakened from his three-thousand-year slumber by the bold yet ill-fated Zamorian thief, Shevatas. Thugra awakens with dreams of world domination. Taking the name Natohk, the “Veiled One,” he gathers an army of desert tribes and sets out to conquer the nations of Hyboria . This tale is filled with potent prose, adrenaline, and heroic deeds, as Conan—transformed from a barbarian into a general—faces dark magic and perilous battles in the world of Hyboria, crafted by Howard himself. If you’re ready for an epic adventure, “Black Colossus” is the perfect choice! ️

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  The Passion of the Billionaire

  Alex Tusk

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  Step into the opulent world of Prestige Textiles, where ambition meets desire, and secrets simmer beneath the surface. Alex Rosen, the charismatic billionaire and CEO, is a force to be reckoned with. A master of his domain, he commands attention and respect—but his heart is locked away, guarded by a past he can’t escape. 
  When Mia Collins, a spirited and talented designer, lands an internship at the illustrious company, she is both thrilled and intimidated. From the moment they meet, the air crackles with an undeniable chemistry that ignites a fierce attraction. Mia is drawn to Alex’s intensity, while he finds her passion refreshing amidst the cutthroat world of fashion. 
  As their worlds collide, passion ignites in unexpected ways. Secret meetings and stolen kisses lead to a whirlwind romance that pushes the boundaries of their professional lives. Yet, as Mia delves deeper into the complexities of Alex’s life, she uncovers the vulnerabilities hidden behind his confident facade. 
  In "The Passion of the Billionaire," indulge in a seductive journey of love, lust, and the high stakes of a world where desire can either bind them together or tear them apart. Will Mia be able to break down Alex's walls, or will the shadows of his past keep them from a future filled with passion? Get ready for a thrilling ride where every whisper and touch holds the promise of more.

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  Sunbeams

  George Wilbur Peck

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  George W. Peck was at times a writer, newspaper publisher and politician. Many of the Sunbeam essays had been published in Peck's paper, "The Sun", as amusing and often critical comments on social and political subjects, typically current in the beginning of the 1900's. Topics are often 'small town' United States, and Peck's gentle sarcasm or portrayals much resembles that of Twain.Listeners must be aware that the Spanish American War was a recent event, leading to the "Yankee" involvement in the Philippines. Admiral Dewey, who figures in several of the writings, had the Olympia as his flagship. The Dwight, mentioned in 'A Bear with a Jag', may have been Charles Dwight Sigsbee, Captain of the Maine in 1898. At this time the British Empire was in conflict with the Boers under Kruger, all topics of or mentioned in the early essays.In the slang of that time a "drummer" was a traveling salesman, while a trust was a financial combine with monopolistic powers. The essay title term "bimeatallic" likely is a take-off on the "bimetallic question", which referred to arguments over having gold and silver both as legal tender. Peck suggested, tongue in cheek, that there could be a 'standard' under which horsemeat should be disclosed as an ingredient of sausage. Indeed, many of the essays deal with questionable ingredients for foods, and were probably of high relevance to consumers who were without the regulatory protections and labelling requirements of today. In the same vein, the 'embalmed beef' served as rations to U.S. soldiers became notorious. (Summary by Arnold Banner)

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  Concrete Fields

  David Gaffney

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  The countryside – what is it for? A paradise on earth where you can relax and get creative? Or an outdoor wool factory where every other house is an Airbnb and there are fewer trees than Camden. In his new collection of short stories David Gaffney explores the theme of town versus country through a number of different lenses, including his own experience of being brought up in west Cumbria then moving to Manchester.
  A creative residency on the coast of Scotland becomes weirder and weirder in "The Retreat"; 'I've always had the feeling that the countryside has something against me and that one day it will take its revenge.' In "The Table", a recluse in Penrith uses mid-century furniture to lure city dwellers into a world of 'depressed farmers with shotguns and bottomless pits of slurry that will swallow you so hard you'll never be seen again. And in "The Garages" the pressure of city living forces a man to become oddly obsessed with empty spaces. Often funny, often haunting, often profound, Gaffney uses dark humour and surreal characters to demonstrate a deep understanding of how places, urban or rural, can shape, influence and sometimes distort our lives. 'People who like the countryside tend to believe in things that aren't really there,' says a character in "The Country Pub".
  These are indeed stories about things that aren't really there, and this is why they resonate with you long after you have stopped reading.

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  The Music on the Hill - From...

  Saki Saki

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  Hector Hugh Munro, more familiarly known by his pen-name ‘Saki’ was born in what was then Akyab in British Burma on 18th December 1870. His father was an Inspector General for the Indian Imperial Police, and his mother the daughter of a Rear Admiral. 
  When he was 2 his mother died and he and his siblings were sent back to England to be raised by their grandmother and paternal maiden aunts in a strict, puritanical household near Barnstaple, Devon. Educated by governesses Saki used many of these women as character models for his later writing. 
  At 17 his father retried and returned to England and then embarked on a series of European travels with Saki and his siblings. 
  After a short stint working in Burma with the Indian Imperial Police Saki decided to move to London to make a living as a writer. Initially he wrote as a journalist for a number of newspapers and magazines before attempting an historical study, ‘The Rise of the Russian Empire’, whose real value lay in directing him to writing short stories instead, the first of which, ‘Dogged’, he published in 1899. 
  From here it was a short stab of the pen to writing political satire before in 1902 he became the foreign correspondent for The Morning Post, first in the Balkans, then Russia, Paris and back to London in 1908, where 'the agreeable life of a man of letters with a brilliant reputation awaited him.'  
  Collections of his short stories full of witty, mischievous and often macabre stories that satirized Edwardian society and two novels now appeared in the years up to the Great War.  At its’ outbreak he was 43 but managed to join as an ordinary trooper. More than once he returned to the battlefield when officially too sick or injured.  
  On 14th November 1916 Hector Hugh Munro was sheltering in crater during the Battle of the Ancre, when he was shot and killed by a German sniper. According to several sources, his last words were "Put that bloody cigarette out!"

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