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  Collaboration

  Henry James

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  It is Paris sometime after the Franco-Prussian War (1870--Germany won--the French Second Republic collapsed--France embittered). A French poet and a German composer come to admire one another's work and decide to collaborate on an opera. There are costs to pay.

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  The Three Sisters

  W. W. Jacobs

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  At the deathbed of Ursula, the eldest of three sisters, the dying women declares that she will return from the dead when the time comes to accompany each of her younger siblings into the afterlife. The two survivors and their old housekeeper, now live on in fear of encountering Ursula's ghost, and strange happenings in the house bring this terror to an unholy climax.

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  King in Yellow (part 1)

  Robert W. Chambers

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  Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) studied art in Paris in the late 80's and early 90's, where his work was displayed at the Salon. However, shortly after returning to America, he decided to spend his time in writing. He became popular as the writer of a number of romantic novels, but is now best known as the author of "The King In Yellow". This is a collection of the first half of this work of short stories which have an eerie, other-worldly feel to it; but the stories in the second half are essentially love stories, strongly coloured by the author's life as an artist in France. 
  Only the first half of the collection of stories is presented here: the earlier stories are all coloured by the background presence of a play, "The King In Yellow" itself, which corrupts those who read it, and opens them to horrible experiences and to visions of a ghastly other world, lit by dark stars and distorted skies. This half of the collection is completed by a few very short pieces and two rather strange and beautiful stories of love and time, loneliness and death. (summary by Peter Yearsley)

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  Timeless Tales of Virtue: A...

  Abdul Rahim Khurram

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  "Dive into a world of timeless wisdom and virtuous lessons with 'Timeless Tales of Virtue,' an enchanting audiobook collection written by the acclaimed author Abdul Rahim Khurram and beautifully narrated by the talented Seema Muzaffar. 
  In this captivating compilation of moral stories, listeners will embark on a journey filled with heartwarming narratives that explore the fundamental values of honesty, kindness, compassion, and integrity. Each story is carefully crafted to inspire and instill important life lessons in both children and adults alike. 
  Abdul Rahim Khurram's thought-provoking storytelling takes us on adventures through imaginative realms, where characters face dilemmas, make choices, and learn valuable principles. Whether it's the tale of a clever fox outsmarting its rivals or a brave young girl standing up for what's right, these stories are sure to ignite the spark of morality and empathy within every listener's heart. 
  Seema Muzaffar's soothing and expressive narration brings these stories to life, making them a delightful listening experience for the entire family. 'Timeless Tales of Virtue' is an audiobook that will not only entertain but also educate, making it the perfect companion for long car rides, bedtime stories, or any moment when you want to infuse your day with the power of virtue. 
  Discover the magic of morality, and let 'Timeless Tales of Virtue' become a cherished part of your audiobook collection. This audiobook reminds us that the most enduring and beautiful stories are those that touch our hearts and teach us the true essence of being good human beings."

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  Spanked by the Security Guard

  Lacy Wren

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  When college cheerleader Patrice gets caught shoplifting, the bearish security guard puts the surprised college girl over his hairy knee and takes matters into his own hands – literally! 
  Despite her protests and bad attitude, does the young woman secretly desire to submit to the brutish guard?

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  Monstress - Stories

  Lysley Tenorio

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  “The debut of an electric literary talent. Brilliantly quirky, often moving, always gorgeously told….Bravo for this fabulous American fiction!”—Chang-Rae Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Native Speaker “A wonderful story collection that’s as wide and rich and complex as the geography it spans.”— Ben Fountain, PEN/Hemingway award-winning author of Brief Encounters with Che Guevera“Tenorio is a deep and original writer, and Monstress is simply a beautiful book.”—Jessica Hagedorn, author of DogeatersA luminous collection of heartbreaking, vivid, startling, and gloriously unique stories set amongst the Filipino-American communities of California and the Philippines, Monstress heralds the arrival of a breathtaking new talent on the literary scene: Lysley Tenorio. Already the worthy recipient of a Pushcart Prize, a Whiting Writer’s Award, and a Stegner Fellowship, Tenorio brilliantly explores the need to find connections, the melancholy of isolation, and the sometimes suffocating ties of family in tales that range from a California army base to a steamy moviehouse in Manilla, to the dangerous false glitter of Hollywood.

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