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  I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven

  Christopher Brett Bailey

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  He was dressing low-profile, but it was definitely him: red skin, horns, barbed tail, cloven hoofs, black goatee. He was unmistakable. Satan was buying soy milk and forty bucks' worth of unleaded fuel.
  
  This audiobook is brilliantly read by the playwright himself, who also performed the story onstage in its first production at Soho Theatre.
  
  'No one tells a story like Christopher Brett Bailey.' Guardian
  
  'A sort of crazed neo-beatnik equivalent of Charles Dickens's celebrated recitals . . . a luridly gonzo piece of storytelling that revels in absurdist twists [and] moments of pure WTF.' Time Out
  
  
  In a small town two miles north of Hell, our deadbeat narrator spots Satan filling up his red Corvette at the 7-Eleven. Satan's a washed-up has-been who's totally lost his edge . . . but when their eyes meet across the parking lot, the two embark on a torrid romance, by turns screwball, surreal, terrifying and tender.
  
  
  Christopher Brett Bailey's electrifying monologue premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in April 2026.
  
  Portions of this audiobook contain mature language. Listener discretion is advised.
  
  
  'Landing blow after blow right in the kisser of literary decorum, this freewheeling freak-out proves once and for all that language is no match for counter culture's last living mutant, Christopher Brett Bailey. You aren't ready and you never will be.' LAUREN J JOSEPH
  
  
  'A short sharp shock of a story, every sentence spoken is filled with something grotesque, hilarious, deeply sad or some unholy melding of all three. It's so gross! It made me very happy.' ALISON RUMFITT

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  The Tragedy of Troylus and Cressida

  William Shakespeare

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  Set against the backdrop of the legendary Trojan War, The Tragedy of Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare is a powerful exploration of love, betrayal, honor, and the harsh realities of war. Unlike traditional heroic tales of the Trojan conflict, Shakespeare presents a darker, more cynical view of both romance and warfare, revealing the fragile nature of loyalty and the complexities of human desire.
  
  At the heart of the story is Troilus, a young Trojan prince who falls deeply in love with the beautiful Cressida. Their love begins with passion and promise, nurtured with the help of the witty and manipulative Pandarus. Yet the chaos of war soon tears them apart. When Cressida is exchanged to the Greek camp as part of a political bargain, their romance is tested by distance, uncertainty, and temptation. What follows is a painful unraveling of trust that leaves Troilus heartbroken and disillusioned.
  
  Meanwhile, the battlefield itself becomes a stage for pride, ambition, and rivalry. Legendary warriors such as Achilles, Hector, and Ajax are portrayed not only as heroic figures but also as flawed individuals driven by ego, jealousy, and political maneuvering. Shakespeare strips away the glorified image of war, showing instead the pettiness, manipulation, and moral ambiguity that lie beneath the surface of heroic legend.
  
  Through sharp dialogue, biting satire, and deeply human characters, Shakespeare challenges the ideals of honor, heroism, and romantic devotion. The play presents a world where promises are easily broken, alliances shift quickly, and love struggles to survive in a climate of distrust and ambition.
  
  The Tragedy of Troilus and Cressida stands out among Shakespeare's works for its unique tone—blending tragedy, satire, and dark comedy. It invites readers to question the myths of heroism and the reliability of human loyalty, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of war and relationships.
  
  This timeless drama continues to resonate with modern audiences, reminding us that behind every epic story of war and love are imperfect people grappling with power, passion, and betrayal.

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  The Mirror - Black Edition...

  SFC RET WILLIAM A. STEPHENS JR.

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  This Audiobook collection therapeutic poetry ( Book 1 of 3 ) of his REFLECTION SERIES that marked the beginning of Stephens’ literary journey. As soon as you hear, the narrator‘s voice, an army veteran himself, his highs and his lows don’t just read words they tell the story the way it should be told . A raw reflection and survival, The Mirror: Black Edition confronts trauma, PTSD, and resilience through verse. Each poem acts as a mirror, inviting readers to confront their own scars while discovering the strength to endure. If this Audiobook can help one person in the dark or in silence, then it was worth every cent I spend creating this vision.  Thank you for taking the time to sample or purchase.  
  Thank you 
  Stevo

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  Transcendence

  Andrew Rae

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  What lies behind this sunlit world?…Something too deep for thought,…Open only to prayer.
   
  These poems reflect moments when one experiences something more than what one  sees and hears, feelings of the sublime, the holy, the transcendent.
   
  …When meditating by a Wiltshire stream, or walking alone through an African forest, observed by a thousand unseen eyes and ears, from giant cats to tremulous snakes.
   
  …Feelings of going beyond oneself, beyond anxiety and feelings of inadequacy, losing oneself in the great chain of being.
   
  …The healing experience of being part of nature, losing the fear of death.
   
  From  intimations of transcendence in nature, this book moves on to the magic of ancient churches where so many have offered up their sorrows and joys and then to meditations and prayers, as well as the consolations offered by ancient rituals, by the rhythm of the church’s seasons, from the magic of Christmas through the penitence of Lent to the glories of Easter.
   
  The final section explores the tragic lockdowns caused by Covid-19.

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  Mingle

  Caleb Parkin

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  Caleb Parkin's dark and mischievous second poetry collection Mingle stirs up the toxicities between landscapes, ecosystems and bodies, in poems bubbling over with hyper-wealth and haunted by tarnished ideals. Through creatures, compounds and chemicals, the poems probe what makes up our world's matter, and how we use it for good or ill. From gold to hydrocarbons, radioactive gardening to viral memes, the resulting mixture is a potent poetic cocktail…
  Here, intimate connections and grand narratives are unsettled; we are implicated in prickly histories and weird futures and the natural world reminds us of its unruliness – as well as our own. Reflections warp in noxious ponds and voices distort and echo in uncanny landscapes. At times hyperreal and surreal, adventurous and technicolour, Mingle fizzes with the possibilities of queered language and altered states of poetic form.

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  Mr Outside

  Caleb Klaces

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  During a time of restricted movement, the narrator of Mr Outside visits his reclusive father Thomas who is packing up to move into a care home. As father and son grapple with the task, long-buried conflicts resurface. Thomas, a poet and former radical priest, slips between affection and fear, while the narrator struggles to find the words he's been holding back. Yet amidst confusion and grief, moments of humour and connection emerge, as both men discover new ways to understand each other and let go.
  Told through a striking combination of text and image, Klaces' distilled novel explores the stories we tell about our lives, the limits of intimacy, and the fragile line between reality and delusion. Based on the life of his own father, Mr Outside is poignant, profound, and unexpectedly funny; a tender meditation on endings, the limits of understanding, and the act of letting go.

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