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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume the Mad Scientist takes centre stage.  Naturally the stories come in all shapes and sizes and in the pens of our classic authors the scientists more usually arrive as dark, twisted and evil as they go about their work illuminating humanity as only a mad scientist can. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - Mad Scientists - An Introduction 
  2 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Part 1 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  3 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Part 2  by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  4 - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London 
  5 - A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce 
  6 - The Facts In The Case of Monsieur Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe 
  7 - The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley 
  8 - Carnivorine by Lucy Hamilton Hooper 
  9 - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell 
  10 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 1 by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  11 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  12 - The Blue Laboratory by L T Meade 
  13 - Herbert West - Reanimator - Part 1 by H P Lovecraft 
  14 - Herbert West - Reanimator - Part 2 by H P Lovecraft

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  This Side of Paradise

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Embark on a captivating journey into the Jazz Age with "This Side of Paradise" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, now available as a mesmerizing audiobook. In this groundbreaking novel, listeners will be transported to the vibrant world of post-World War I America, where they'll follow the tumultuous life of the enigmatic protagonist, Amory Blaine. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will be swept up in Amory's quest for love, success, and meaning in a rapidly changing world. From his days as a privileged young man at Princeton University to his adventures in New York City's high society, Fitzgerald's evocative prose captures the spirit of a generation grappling with the promise and disillusionment of the American Dream. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories, this audiobook delivers a compelling performance that will transport listeners to another time and place. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Fitzgerald's work or new to his writing, "This Side of Paradise" promises to enchant and captivate. 
  So, if you're ready to experience the glamour, romance, and tragedy of the Roaring Twenties, start listening to "This Side of Paradise" today and immerse yourself in the timeless allure of F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece. Start Listening to "This Side of Paradise" today!

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  What Burns

  Dale Peck

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  The first collection of short fiction from Lambda Award–winning novelist Dale Peck spans twenty-five years of writing, including two O. Henry Award winners and the recipient of a Pushcart Prize. 
   
   
    
  The stories in What Burns examine the extremes of desire against a backdrop of family, class, and mortality. 
   
   
    
  In "Bliss," a young man befriends the convicted felon who murdered his mother when he was only a child. In "Not Even Camping Is Like Camping Anymore," a teenage boy fends off the advances of a five-year-old his mother babysits. And in "Dues," a man discovers that everything he owns is borrowed from someone else—including his time on earth. 
   
   
    
  Walking the tightrope between tenderness and violence that has defined Peck's work since the publication of his first novel, Martin and John, through his most recent, Night Soil, What Burns reveals Peck's mastery of the short form.

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  The Short Stories of W W Jacobs...

  W Jacobs

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  William Wymark Jacobs was born on 8th September 1863 in Wapping, East London.  
   
  He was educated at a private school and then Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution, now part of the University of London. 
   
  In 1879, Jacobs began work as a clerk in the civil service, in the Post Office Savings Bank.  In 1885 his first short story was published but it was not until almost the turn of the century that he would abandon his post office career to that as a full-time writer. By then he was a very popular author, his collections selling extremely well and with an excellent income. 
   
  His best-known work is the macabre ‘The Monkey's Paw’ and he is also highly regarded for his ghost stories although much of his remaining short story output is streaked with humour.  His characters are immediately identifiable and we all know that life will take chunks out of them in no time at all.  
   
  Jacobs married the noted suffragette Agnes Eleanor Williams in 1900 at West Ham, Essex. They went on to have two daughters and three sons as they settled down to life.  
   
  By the outbreak of the First World War his literary output had declined and he now mainly spent his time rewriting his earlier stories for the stage.  In all he wrote 18 plays. 
   
  W W Jacobs died on 1st September 1943 at Hornsey Lane, Islington in London. He was 79. 
  01 - W W Jacobs - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  02 - The Monkey's Paw by W W Jacobs 
  03 - Jerry Bundler by W W Jacobs 
  04 - Three Sisters by W W Jacobs 
  05 - Captain Rogers by W W Jacobs 
  06 - The Money Box by W W Jacobs

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  The Strategist

  Saki Saki

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  "The Strategist" is a witty short story set at an exclusive party hosted by Mrs. Jallatt, where young people engage in strategic games that reveal their rivalries and cunning.

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  Square Me Round World - Stories...

  Chelsea Luker

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  ‘Square Me, Round World’ is an illuminating collection of short stories that delve into the distinctive experiences of those who navigate life feeling like square pegs in a world of round holes. From social challenges to sensory differences, this book aims to foster greater empathy, understanding, and a drive for a more inclusive world.Written by Chelsea Luker, an Autistic/ADHDer psychologist from NSW, Australia (and founder of Connect Us Psychology), this book is more than just a collection of experiences. It’s a beacon of understanding, shining light on common experiences of Autistic and ADHDer individuals. Discover, understand, and embrace the square pegs in our round world. Suitable for children and adults alike, this book is a reminder that different isn’t less. It’s just different—and that’s perfectly okay. In fact, sometimes, it’s brilliant.

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