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  The Count of Monte Cristo

  Alexandre Dumas

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  The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet.The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839: the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France. It begins on the day that Napoleon left his first island of exile, Elba, beginning the Hundred Days period when Napoleon returned to power. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book, an adventure story centrally concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness.Before he can marry his fiancée Mercédès, Edmond Dantès, a French nineteen-year-old first mate of the Pharaon, is falsely accused of treason, arrested, and imprisoned without trial in the Château d'If, a grim island fortress off Marseille. A fellow prisoner, Abbé Faria, correctly deduces that romantic rival Fernand Mondego, envious crewmate Danglars, and double-dealing magistrate De Villefort are responsible. Over the course of their long imprisonment, Faria educates Dantès and tells him of a cache of treasure he found. After Faria dies, Dantès escapes and finds the treasure. As the powerful and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, he enters the fashionable Parisian world of the 1830s to avenge himself.

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  Always & Forever

  Kimberly Thomas

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  Erin had a plan . . . Go to college, become an advertising exec, marry her boyfriend of five years, and start a family—all in that order. 
   
   
   
  But even the best laid plans are no match for life's curveballs. Plagued by deception, rejection, and an unfortunate diagnosis, she runs away from the only life she's ever known to forge a new one. But like they say, the past always finds a way to catch up, and after suffering from panic attacks she is forced to step back into her old life as she recuperates. 
   
   
   
  Back in Oak Harbor with her family, Erin is forced to deal with the reason she distanced herself from them in the first place and when the two people she has been trying to avoid the most show up in the beautiful coastal town, she cannot escape the decisions she has to make that will either heal her wounds or break her into a million pieces. 
   
   
   
  Marg has been happy and thriving in her relationship with Ben. The only problem is going after the one thing she's always desired may prove to be more than Ben can handle. When her mother comes to stay with her, Marg finds herself in unfamiliar territory as she tries to navigate their new relationship.

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  Mr Reginald Peacock’s Day - A...

  Katherine Mansfield

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  What if a single day could expose the quiet unraveling of a man who believes he has everything under control? In “Mr. Reginald Peacock’s Day” by Katherine Mansfield, you follow a respected, self-assured teacher whose orderly world begins to fracture beneath the surface. As Mr. Peacock moves through the routines of his day - his classroom, his colleagues, his home - small disturbances ripple outward, revealing tensions he would rather ignore. Beneath his cultivated manners and professional authority lies a growing sense of unease and emotional isolation. Mansfield exposes the fragile pride of a man clinging to respectability, and the widening gap between appearance and truth. With her signature psychological insight, she transforms ordinary moments into sharp revelations. Press play and step into one of Mansfield’s most incisive studies of character - where routine becomes reckoning, and a single day brings a carefully maintained identity into question.

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  Obligation

  Stefan Zweig

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  Stefan Zweig's "Obligation" is a riveting narrative that delves into the depths of human conscience, honor, and the moral quandaries that shape our destinies. Set in the early 20th century, this masterful work captures the essence of internal struggle through the life of its protagonist, a man ensnared by a promise made in a moment of desperation. 
  The story unfolds as the protagonist, a respected individual within his community, faces an unexpected moral dilemma. Years ago, he made a vow under circumstances that he believed would never resurface to challenge the integrity of his word. However, when the past comes knocking in an unforeseen manner, he is thrust into a vortex of ethical introspection and societal judgment. 
  Zweig, with his unparalleled ability to explore the psychological landscapes of his characters, crafts a tale that is not only about the weight of a promise but also about the complex interplay of duty, societal expectations, and personal integrity. The protagonist's journey is a compelling exploration of how one's sense of obligation can dictate the course of one's life, often leading to unforeseen consequences and internal conflicts. 
  "Obligation" is a testament to Zweig's genius in portraying the nuanced battles that rage within the human soul. It is a story that resonates with the timeless theme of how personal honor and the sense of duty can lead to a crucible of decision-making, where every choice comes with its own set of repercussions. This novel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of psychological narrative and the exploration of moral dilemmas in the human experience.

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  Dry Eye Syndrome

  A. J. Payler

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  Some weaknesses even a hero can never overcome  
    
  Midland City's resident superhero Quickness can fight off his nemesis Doctor Oto all day and night... but his ultimate vulnerability might finally prove to be his all too human human heart. 
  From A. J. Payler, author of World of Heroes, Bank Error in Your Favor, and Terror Next Door comes Dry Eye Syndrome—a story of heroes, villains, and the choices we all have to make in life.  
  Includes bonus, never-before-released original comic book script version of the story!

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  The Call of Cthulhu

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Title: The Call of Cthulhu 
  Author: H. P. Lovecraft 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1928 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 34 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft is the cornerstone of cosmic horror — a vast and terrifying revelation that humanity is but a fleeting whisper beneath the gaze of ancient, indifferent gods. Told through fragmented reports, journal entries, and the haunted memories of those who have glimpsed forbidden truths, it weaves a chilling investigation into the cult of Cthulhu — a monstrous being sleeping beneath the Pacific, whose awakening would end all that we know. 
  Lovecraft constructs his myth through suggestion and implication, blending mystery, anthropology, and existential terror into a narrative that expands horror beyond the human scale. This is not merely a story of monsters, but of meaning undone — where sanity erodes in the face of incomprehensible reality. 
  Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author  Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s investigative tension and creeping dread — the inexorable uncovering of truths too vast for the mind to hold. While the text itself is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Part of Timeless Terrors, a series devoted to resurrecting the masters of the macabre, The Call of Cthulhu stands as Lovecraft’s defining vision — a tale of cosmic insignificance, ancient worship, and the terrible awakening of what should forever sleep. 
  Prepare for a descent into madness, mystery, and myth — where knowledge itself is the most dangerous horror of all.

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