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  A Darker Shade of Noir - New...

  Joyce Carol Oates

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  Joyce Carol Oates assembles an outstanding cast of authors—including Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, and Megan Abbott—to explore, subvert, and reinvent one of the most vital subgenres of horror.  
   
  Featuring brand-new stories by: Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, Joyce Carol Oates, Megan Abbott, Aimee Bender, Cassandra Khaw, Lisa Lim, Elizabeth Hand, Valerie Martin, Raven Leilani, Sheila Kohler, Joanna Margaret, Lisa Tuttle, Aimee LaBrie, and Yumi Dineen Shiroma. 
   
  While the common belief is that “body horror” as a subgenre of horror fiction dates back to the 1970s, Joyce Carol Oates suggests that Medusa, the snakehaired gorgon in Greek mythology, is the “quintessential emblem of female body horror.” In A Darker Shade of Noir: New Stories of Body Horror by Women Writers, Oates has assembled a spectacular cast to explore this subgenre focusing on distortions to the human body in the most fascinating of ways.

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  The Ransom of Red Chief

  O. Henry

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  The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry is a hilarious and ironic short story that flips the classic kidnapping plot on its head. First published in 1907, this timeless tale follows two small-time crooks who plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy man and hold him for ransom… only to discover that the boy is far more trouble than they bargained for. 
  As chaos unfolds, the would-be kidnappers find themselves at the mercy of their wildly imaginative and hyperactive captive, “Red Chief,” who sees their criminal scheme as the perfect opportunity to live out his frontier fantasies. Full of O. Henry’s trademark wit, irony, and clever dialogue, this story delivers laugh-out-loud moments while skewering human folly and assumptions. 
  Brought to life with vibrant narration and comic timing, this audiobook is a must-listen for fans of classic American short stories, lighthearted crime fiction, and literary humor.

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  Ryūnosuke Akutagawa - A Short...

  Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

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  Ryūnosuke Niihara was born in Kyōbashi, Tokyo in Japan on the 1st March 1892.  Sadly, his mother suffered severe mental illness after his birth and so, at only eight months old, he was sent to be raised by his maternal uncle and aunt, from whom he received the Akutagawa family name.  
   
  He was fascinated by classical Chinese literature from his early years and began writing after entering what was then the Tokyo Imperial University in 1913 to study English Literature.   
   
  The following year Akutagawa and his friends revived the literary journal ‘New Currents of Thought’ which published their own works and translations of such icons as W B Yeats and Anatole France. 
   
  Akutagawa published "Rashōmon" in 1915 and whilst it was disliked by his friends everyone else knew better.  As other short stories followed so did his growing literary reputation as the father of the Japanese short story. 
   
  Much of his work reinterpreted former classical works and incidents and this, melded with his strong dislike of naturalism, produced a writer of rare and genuine quality.  His character palette featured strong and domineering women, mainly based on his mother and the aunt who helped raise him. 
   
  In 1921, he spent four months in China as a reporter.  Whilst there his health was compromised by several illnesses and both his physical and mental health spiralled downwards.  He began to suffer from hallucinations and dreaded that he might have inherited his mother’s mental disorders.  
   
  Although he survived one suicide attempt Ryūnosuke Akutagawa died on the 24th July 1927 in Tokyo from an overdose of Veronal, a barbiturate.  He was 35. 
   
  1 - Ryunosuke Akutagawa - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - In A Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  3 - Rashomon by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  4 - The Cold by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  5 - The Mine Cart by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  6 - The Socialist by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

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  The Paragon - A Powers Masks and...

  Tao Wong

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  Shocking Revelations by the Paragon! Centuries old secrets revealed! Hidden identities!  
  Learn why the Paragon was missing during the Bareyes-Masgani War. Listen to the Paragon as he relates his full thoughts on the Powers Defense Act. Get his full thoughts of the penultimate superhero on anti-Capes like the Enforcer.  
  You won't want to miss the first ever recorded interview by the Cape of capes!

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  25+ The World's Greatest Short...

  Washington Irving, Edgar Allan...

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  Contents:
   • Washington Irving: Rip Van Winkle
  • Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders In The Rue Morgue
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky: Notes From The Underground
  • Franz Kafka: The Metamorphosis
  • Charles Dickens: The Chimes
  • Ivan Turgenev: Mumu
  • Francis Scott Fitzgerald: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
  • Joseph Conrad: Heart Of Darkness
  • Ambrose Bierce: Chickamauga
  • Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study In Scarlet
  • H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne: Roger Malvin's Burial
  • Guy de Maupassant: Necklace
  • Leo Tolstoy: God Sees The Truth, But Waits
  • Anton Chekhov: The Lottery Ticket
  • Virginia Woolf: The Mark On The Wall
  • Katherine Mansfield: The Garden Party
  • H.G. Wells: The Star
  • Stendhal: Vanina Vanini
  • Honoré De Balzac: The Unknown Masterpiece
  • Mark Twain: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
  • Aldous Huxley: Crome Yellow
  • Ernest Hemingway: Up In Michigan
  • Nikolay Gogol: A May Night
  • O. Henry: The Ransom Of Red Chief
  • Jack London: To Build a Fire

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  Tales From the Cosmotron Volume 1

  Scott Reeves

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  Introducing Tales From the Cosmotron — an enthralling audiobook series that beckons listeners into a realm of boundless imagination and extraordinary narratives. Each volume in this captivating series unveils a collection of spellbinding science fiction and fantastical short stories, reminiscent of the classic allure of "The Twilight Zone" reimagined through immersive audio experiences. 
  Volume 1 invites listeners to embark on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted expanses of the Cosmotron, where the laws of reality bend and warp with each tale spun. From the depths of space to the corridors of the mind, these stories delve into the enigmatic and the extraordinary, exploring themes of mystery, wonder, and the unknown. 
  Tales From the Cosmotron promises to captivate audiences with its blend of otherworldly intrigue and timeless storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of science fiction or a curious traveler seeking adventure, prepare to lose yourself in the boundless expanse of the Cosmotron, where every tale is a doorway to infinite possibility.

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