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  Facts Concerning the Late Arthur...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family is a horror short story written by H.P. Lovecraft. As Lovecraft's both parents died in a mental hospital, it is believed that Lovecraft handled some of his own family issues in this very story.

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  Father Brown: The Blue Cross...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  "The Blue Cross" is a short story by G. K. Chesterton. It was the first Father Brown short story and also introduces the characters Flambeau and Valentin. It is unique among the Father Brown mysteries in that it does not follow the actions of the Father himself, but rather those of Valentin. It was first published on 23 July 1910, under the title "Valentin Follows a Curious Trail", in the Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia. Re-titled as "The Blue Cross", publication in London followed, in The Story-Teller magazine of September 1910.

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  Don Quixote

  Miguel de Cervantes

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  Don Quixote has become so entranced by reading romances of chivalry that he determines to become a knight errant and pursue bold adventures, accompanied by his squire, the cunning Sancho Panza. As they roam the world together, the aging Quixote's fancy leads them wildly astray. At the same time the relationship between the two men grows in fascinating subtlety. Often considered to be the first modern novel, Don Quixote is a wonderful burlesque of the popular literature its disordered protagonist is obsessed with.

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  The Cabala

  Thornton Wilder

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  A young American in Rome encounters a mysterious cohort of aristocrats in the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s debut novel.In love with all things classical, the narrator of Thornton Wilder’s The Cabala is entranced by the timeless city of Rome. With the Great War finally over, he’s spending a year among Rome’s salons and cafes. But he only comes to understand the grand and crumbling metropolis when a friend introduces him to a secret society of intellectuals known as the Cabala.Charmed by the young American, the elegant and idiosyncratic members of the Cabala give him the nickname Samuele. He soon becomes their confidant and go-between, privy to their intimate dramas, scandals, and insecurities. As living embodiments of ancient gods, these peculiar characters impress upon Samuele that nothing in life is truly eternal.The Cabala is a semiautobiographical novel based on Thornton Wilder’s time at the American Academy in Rome during the 1920s. First published in 1926, it launched his reputation as one of his generation’s finest storytellers.

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  The Fall of the House of Usher

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Experience the gothic horror of Edgar Allan Poe with "The Fall of the House of Usher," the third part of an Edgar Allan Poe short story collection, read by Jake Urry. In this dark tale, the writer visits his friend Roderick Usher's decaying mansion and becomes entangled in the eerie atmosphere and psychological terror that pervade the house. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, leading to a chilling and unforgettable climax. 
  Jake Urry's narration captures the brooding tension and sinister beauty of Poe's writing, making this audiobook a must-listen for fans of classic horror. His rich voice and expert pacing bring the haunted house and its doomed inhabitants to life, offering an immersive experience that will leave listeners spellbound.

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  Whose Body? - The Lord Peter...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the sudden appearance of a naked body in the bath of an architect at the same time a noted financier goes missing under strange circumstances. As the case progresses it becomes clear that the two events are linked in some way.

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