Editorial: Rose Rough
Kate's always working overtime, but tonight she's going to get a visit from building security. And soon she'll be bent over her desk while her new master teaches her a hard lesson in submission. Working overtime has never been so much rough fun!
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France. Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life. Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department. Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing. Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature. For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming. Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique. This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career. With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year. The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth. On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat. Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris. It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.Ver libro
Unearth the Unimaginable… In the shadows of ordinary lives, where reality blurs with the inexplicable, lies a collection of stories that will chill your bones and ignite your imagination. Enter a world where a mirror refuses to reflect, where shadows come to life, where dreams turn into nightmares, and where prophecies whispered in the dead of night may seal your fate. From the haunting melody of a cursed music box to the twisted allure of a diabolical toyshop, each tale is a dark and thrilling journey into the unknown. Dare to explore the twisted corridors of "The Hospice," where a dying patient's prophecy sends shivers down a young nurse's spine. Feast upon the unimaginable at Club Numinous, where culinary delights hide a terrifying secret. Discover the terror of "Crybaby Bridge," where a haunting legend becomes all too real. These tales and more await you within the pages of this anthology, penned with a touch of madness and a love for the macabre. Every story is a doorway, and behind each lies a realm of fear, mystery, and dark fascination. Do you dare to cross the threshold?Ver libro
The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centu-ries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Ovid, one of the greatest of Greek classic writers.Ver libro
Step into the haunting world of The Red Room, one of H.G. Wells' most chilling short stories, now narrated by Jane Wing. In this gothic tale of suspense, a skeptical protagonist enters a seemingly haunted room in an ancient castle, determined to disprove the existence of the supernatural. As the night progresses, he encounters fear in a way he never anticipated. Jane Wing’s gripping narration adds an extra layer of tension, making this eerie classic a truly immersive listening experience. Filled with Wells' signature mastery of atmosphere and psychological insight, The Red Room is a story of isolation, fear, and the unknown. Perfect for fans of ghost stories, gothic literature, and psychological thrillers, this audiobook will leave listeners questioning what is real and what is imagined. Are the shadows in the room truly harmless, or is something far more sinister at play? Listen and find out... if you dare.Ver libro
Don't hesitate to listen to the books and not to read them! Now you have the opportunity to listen to the books by one of the most popular American short story writer, Mark Twain! Enjoy the books you love in the high-quality audio! Our short story collection allows you to listen to your favourite books everywhere you go! Mark Twain's short stories full of satire and wit are now on your mobile devices, get "Mr. Bloke's Item" to appreciate a work of genius!A SmartTouch Media production.Ver libro
Originally entitled A frutefull pleasaunt, and wittie worke of the beste state of publique weale, & of the newe yle, called Utopia: written in Latine, by ... Syr Thomas More knyght, and translated into Englishe by Raphe Robynson ...The first book tells of the traveller Raphael Hythloday, to whom More is introduced in Antwerp. The second book consists of Hythloday's description of the island and people of Utopia, their customs, laws, religions, economy, language and relations with other nations. Hythloday portrays Utopia as an idealised state, where all property is common to all the people and money does not exist within its bounds, thus, he argues, removing all poverty, hunger and fear, and most criminal acts. More himself appears unconvinced by some of his narrator's arguments.This is recorded from a reprint of the 1556 Robinson translation, with a foreword by William Morris. (Summary by Ruth Golding)Ver libro
