Publisher: Rose Rough
Three stories of young women being made to do very naughty things. These women get totally wrecked and love every second of it! Stories included: Wrecked by Santa Claus, Wrecked & Made to be an Escort, and Bound to be Wrecked
The bookshelves of American 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 Wallace Thurman.Show book
Embark on a delightful beach escapade with Rocky and Dog, the cherished characters from Stephen Stratford's captivating children's rhyming picture book series. As your little ones turn each mesmerising page, they'll revel in the unexpected twists and humorous escapades of their favourite canine duo. The engrossing rhyming narrative pairs perfectly with vivid illustrations, making this enchanting tale an ideal read for young children in the UK. Ignite their imaginations and keep them chortling for more with the delightful adventures of Rocky and Dog. Set sail on this magical voyage to the seaside, where your children will encounter a vividly illustrated world of hidden treasures, soaring seagulls, and sandy paws. Each engaging scene brings the whimsical words to life, as our two protagonists, Rocky and Dog, teach important lessons on friendship, cooperation, and perseverance. The clever wordplay, entertaining plot, and delightful rhymes will keep young readers engaged, while the warmth of the story will resonate with both children and adults alike. Parents, guardians, and educators will appreciate the subtle moral undertones woven into each tale. With themes such as courage, teamwork, and kindness, the Rocky and Dog series creates the perfect opportunity for meaningful conversations with your children about character building and personal growth.Show book
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A melodramatic tale of a doctor searching for a cure to a mysterious affliction tormenting San Francisco. His sinister assistant, Surama, "helps" him. Adolphe de Castro was an author much older than Lovecraft, best known for his acquaintance with Ambrose Bierce (whom he tried to exploit in various ways). When he met H.P. Lovecraft, he was still aspiring to be a writer, and things were going so poorly that he sought assistance. De Castro offered Lovecraft two options: either editing extensive memoirs of his acquaintance with Bierce or a collection of stories titled "In the Confessional." The Providence writer chose the latter, specifically to revise one of the stories in the collection. The chosen piece was titled "A Sacrifice to Science."Show book
Fyodor Kuzmich Teternikov was born on 1st March 1863 in St. Petersburg into the family of a poor tailor. When his father died of tuberculosis in 1867, his illiterate mother was forced to become a servant in the home of an aristocrat, where Sologub and his younger sister grew up. Seeing how difficult his mother's life was, Sologub was determined to rescue her from it, and after graduating from the St. Petersburg Teachers' Institute in 1882 he took his mother and sister with him to his first teaching post in Kresttsy. It was here he began his literary career in 1884 with his poem ‘The Fox and the Hedgehog’ under the name Te-rnikov. It would be another decade before he could escape his various jobs to move to Moscow and begin his literary career on what would be his most famous novel, ‘The Petty Demon’. It was now suggested that he use a pseudonym and so Sologub became his new identity. In 1896 he published a book of poems, a collection of short stories, and his first novel, ‘Bad Dreams’, which is considered one of the first decadent Russian novels. In 1905 ‘The Petty Demon’, was published, initially in serial form. But life was still difficult unrewarding jobs, little time to write and a small, cramped apartment lightened only by gatherings of friends, poets and writers. By the October Revolution his work was becoming popular and with the novel of ‘The Petty Demon’, finally published as a book, he now had a growing income. His sister's tuberculosis could now be more easily treated with treatments in proper sanitoria, even as far away as Finland, but in June 1907 she passed. He returned to St. Petersburg and retired. The following year he married the translator Anastasia Chebotarevskaya who reordered his life. A big new apartment was rented, small gilt chairs were bought, and the walls of the large cold office were decorated with paintings. Sologub continued to write and publish poems, plays, and translations and in 1914 he started a magazine, Writers' Journals, but the outbreak of World War I put an end to it. The October Revolution, with publishing under Bolshevik control, ensured he now had no outlets for his writing and could only lecture. His wife’s suicide in September 1921, mainly due to deprivation and uncertainty, as they prepared for a new life abroad, grieved him for the rest of his life. In May 1927 Sologub became seriously ill, and by summer he could leave his bed only rarely. After a long struggle, Fyodor Sologub died on 5th December 1927 in Leningrad. He was 64.Show book
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories is a sparkling collection of short fiction that showcases Oscar Wilde's unmatched wit, irony, and satirical brilliance. First published in 1891, these stories reveal Wilde at his most playful and incisive, blending humor with sharp social commentary and a keen understanding of human vanity, morality, and hypocrisy. The collection includes some of Wilde's most celebrated tales, such as "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime," "The Canterville Ghost," "The Sphinx Without a Secret," "The Model Millionaire," and "The Portrait of Mr. W. H." Each story explores the absurdities of Victorian society, often turning conventional moral expectations upside down. With elegant prose and clever plotting, Wilde exposes the follies of aristocracy, the pretensions of respectability, and the curious ways people justify their actions. At the heart of these stories lies Wilde's fascination with fate, identity, and the tension between appearance and reality. Whether following a man determined to commit murder out of a misplaced sense of duty, a ghost tormented by modern Americans, or a mystery built on aesthetic obsession, Wilde delights in subverting expectations while offering subtle philosophical insight. Though humorous and entertaining, these stories are far from trivial. Beneath their lightness lies a deeper critique of social norms, moral rigidity, and the contradictions of human behavior. Wilde's distinctive voice—witty, polished, and paradoxical—shines throughout, making each story both a pleasure to read and a subject for thoughtful reflection. Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories is an essential collection for readers who enjoy classic short stories, satirical fiction, and literary masterpieces. Timeless in its themes and irresistibly clever in its execution, this book stands as a testament to Oscar Wilde's enduring genius and his ability to combine laughter with lasting insight.Show book
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A group of men gather in New Orleans to distribute the estate of the missing Randolph Carter. One of them claims that Carter is alive and begins to weave an incredible tale of his adventures. E. Hoffman Price, during Lovecraft's visit to his home in New Orleans in June 1931, tried to persuade the Providence writer to create a continuation of Randolph Carter's adventures after the character disappears in the story "The Silver Key." HPL refused to be persuaded, so Price himself, without permission, created a text titled "The Lord of Illusion" in August. He sent the result to Lovecraft, hoping that he would agree to edit the work. HPL struggled for a long time with the editing of the text. Although he radically changed the linguistic layer of the work, he made no major changes to the plot. Indeed, it is evident that the ideas are not his own: a lot of action, poorly thought-out concepts, and little suggestiveness.Show book
