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A tale of spiritualism cannot easily win a willing suspension of disbelief in the world of a country squire, in which Dick Bellew has grown up. In his maturity, however, he finds himself surrounded by very attractive, intelligent, and strong-willed characters who challenge his impatience with unconventional ideas. A man of action, Dick has trouble expanding his stunted imagination, but this very quality makes him the ideal narrator of a story of spine-tingling horror. His no-nonsense "I say" or "Now, look here" defy readers to distrust his account—except to suspect it of being too skeptical....

The novel tells the story of a journey to the Moon undertaken by the two protagonists: a businessman narrator, Mr. Bedford; and an eccentric scientist, Mr. Cavor. Bedford and Cavor discover that the Moon is inhabited by a sophisticated extraterrestrial civilisation of insect-like creatures they call "Selenites". - Summary by Cliff Stone

A mermaid contrives to have herself "rescued from drowning" and adopted by a respectable family on the English coast. Her motive, which she conceals for quite a while, is to win the heart of a handsome but irresponsible young man whom she glimpsed when he went swimming in the Pacific. Introduced into polite society as an invalid, she proves to be intelligent and charming, but as an immortal she regards the concerns of the English gentry with critical detachment. The young man, who is already engaged, falls under her spell and begins to doubt the importance of the political career into which ...

A dark novella from H.G. Wells, one of the fathers of the science-fiction genre, in which an unnamed Victorian inventor creates a time machine, and travels into a future that is not the grave and intellectual posterity that he had hoped to find, but rather a frightening picture of a society in...

Welcome to FLYIN' SOLO, the podcast where pop culture meets pure, chaotic energy. Hosted by Trenton Quick, this show is a weekly deep dive into the trends, the drama, and the absolute random thoughts you can’t get out of your head. Yep, the co-host is gone, the training wheels are off, and we are officially flying solo. If you love fast-paced banter, unfiltered opinions, and talking about literally whatever, you’ve found your new favorite flight.

Valentina Rincón, es una editora inexperta decidida a triunfar en su nuevo trabajo, aunque tal vez haya mentido para conseguirlo. Lograrlo se vuelve complicado cuando conoce a Santiago, un escurridizo escritor que la arrastra a una apasionada historia de amor, ensombrecida por un secreto. Con veintitrés años recién cumplidos, tres meses de renta atrasados y a punto de perder el último semestre de la universidad, Valentina decide tomar las riendas de su vida.

Ever since he wrote The Art of the Deal, Trump has been the world's most famous negotiator - even though he didn't reveal his actual deal-making secrets. Now, George Ross explains the tactics that took Trump to the top and how you can use those same tactics and strategies in your daily negotiations. A practical, real-world negotiation playbook, this is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to negotiate like a proven winner. 

Meet Harry, aspiring tech entrepreneur. He’s a would-be Steve Jobs trapped in a cubicle gig at an angel investor firm, so close and yet so far from his dreams. His marriage is foundering, his career is stalled out, and all he wants is to create an app like Uber, or Tinder, something to make real change in the world, and change his own life forever. Now meet Peter, a deeply troubled computer genius who lives in a basement apartment, chugging red wine, nursing old grudges and writing code. When Harry meets Peter, it’s both of their lives that will change, when they invent an app for murder.

"Cool Air" is a short story by the American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1926 and published in the March 1928 issue of Tales of Magic and Mystery.

Are you struggling with sugar cravings, which are affecting your mental and physical health? Do you experience brain fog and energy crashes and have trouble concentrating as a result of your blood sugar spikes? Sweet Spot for Brain Health is your ultimate guide to managing your sugar levels for improved mental clarity, focus, productivity, and overall well-being! If you wish to learn more about memory improvement and the mind-body connection and are looking to nurture your brain health to enhance the quality of your life, you've come to the right place.

A psychologically twisted story of the escape of a lifelong prisoner.

The American Classics Collection: Volume II is a century-spanning collection of 15 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Adam Sims; Nathan Osgood; Robert G. Slade; Jonathan Keeble, Katherine Fenton; and more. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Herman Melville; Upton Sinclair; Mark Twain; Walt Whitman; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Thornton Wilder; Edith Wharton; Jack London; amongst a host of others.

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

Some secrets are meant to stay buried in the dark - but curiosity always demands a cost. "The Cthulhu Mythos Collection" is a hypnotic audio descent into absolute cosmic madness, binding three of H.P. Lovecraft’s most legendary nightmares into a single, sanity-fracturing experience. In this...

"I can assure you, it will take a very tangible ghost to frighten me." With a loaded revolver and the cold arrogance of youth, a skeptic locks himself inside the infamous Red Room of Lorraine Castle. He scoffs at the warnings of the three withered, grotesque caretakers who watch him depart with...

Buckle up for a spirited journey across America where every cocktail tells a story and every mile brings new flavors to discover. "Cocktails From the Road" is your passport to adventure—From the sun-baked deserts of the Southwest to the misty coasts of New England, from Kansas tornado chases...

What happens when economic necessity meets technological possibility? The Postmodern Gypsy emerges—a new American archetype redefining what it means to live, work, and thrive in the 21st century. "Defining the Postmodern Gypsy" is not a romantic tale of wanderlust or spiritual seeking. It's an...

Spinster Polly Harrington is perfectly content to be in control of her comfortable life, even if is she alone in a big house. But then a letter arrives informing her she is the guardian to her young orphaned niece, and she as well as the whole town quickly learns that life will never be the same with Pollyanna around to help them count their blessings. - Summary by thestorygirl

Mencken sharpens his pen and in a collection of short essays delivers acerbic opinions on issues and persons of the time. Among his targets in this volume (the first of six) are critics, H.G. Wells Thorstein Veblen, Arnold Bennett, William Dean Howells, Irvin S. Cobb. Mencken's critiques are delivered against a background of his own well known ethnic, racial, religious, and sectional prejudices. (It is said that the only thing Mencken loved about the Southern United States was his wife, who hailed from Alabama.) Not for the faint of heart, Mencken's prickly, yet unapologetic, prose reveals a ...

Welcome to Sheng and StoriesYou finish high school, maybe get into campus, maybe don't — and suddenly life is standing right in front of you, arms crossed, waiting. Waiting for you to figure out taxes, relationships, your career, your mental health, your purpose, your rent, your family obligations, your dreams, and your boundaries — all at the same time. And somehow, nobody thought to sit you down and walk you through any of it.That's the gap Sheng and Stories was built to fill.Hosted by Coach H, a certified and experienced Youth Skills Trainer .Each episode breaks down one cornerstone of ...