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A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

How had things gone so wrong? Caelyn's small hands, raw with broken blisters, were no longer able to grasp the oars. It mattered little that the wind was dying and the sky was almost clear. Without fresh water, they would not survive. Exhausted, she rested against the oar handles crossed in an X before her and sobbed, cursing the strange aversion that kept her from doing the one simple thing that might save them. But only for a few moments. She may not be stronger than her phobia, but neither was she weak of constitution and determination.

March - the third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar brings with it the Spring Equinox and the promise of warmer days and shorter nights. Our selected poets, including Swift, Yeats, Morris, Swinburne, and Austin, of course provide the words to match the mood.

A tribute to the golden age of radio from veteran producer Joe Bevilacqua and comic strip artist Donnie Pitchford, The 2nd New & Old Time Radio Collection is a series of new stories and parodies featuring beloved radio characters and shows.

Dive into the chilling depths of history with The Massacre of the Innocent by the Vatican and the Wicked Popes by William Charles Dunn. This gripping exposé unveils the sinister machinations and dark deeds of the Vatican, exposing its complicity in some of the most heinous atrocities known to humanity.

Taken from Tales from Shakespeare and read by Bart Wolffe. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, this story dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as his wife Gertrude, the old king's widow and Prince Hamlet's mother.

Mark Redfield performs an eclectic mix of story excerpts, poems, and favorite readings of some of his favorite British and American storytellers.

Von 1973 bis 1990 strahlte Sender Freies Berlin (SFB) die beliebte Hörfunksendung "Nur für starke Nerven" (ab 1987 unter dem Namen "Die Mitternachtsstory") aus. Der Schauspieler Friedrich Schoenfelder las darin Grusel- und Kriminalgeschichten für Erwachsene zur guten Nacht vor. Bezeichnenderweise schlug er selbst 1972 der Unterhaltungsabteilung des SFB vor, eine Sendereihe zu starten, in der von ihm redaktionell ausgewählte Gruselgeschichten zu Gehör kommen sollten.

BETRAYED is the third book in the series entitled the 1st Chronicle of the Gibborim. It continues the thrilling and epic story of how a brave and gifted Queen Mother, a treasonous General, a royal impostor, a mysterious society of heroes and spies, a secret order of assassins, and a rival kingdom molded a young and lustful prince into the greatest King his Kingdom would ever know. After surviving an assassination plot ten years in the making, Queen Bathsheba and Crown Prince Solomon fled from the Palace and the city of Jerusalem. But where did they go? Where could they go and be safe from ...

> Mystics Magazine: Zoroastrian Mystical Theology - A Conversation with Charles William King.

Andrew Barger, award-winning author and engineer, has extensively researched forgotten journals and magazines of the early 19th century to locate groundbreaking science fiction short stories in the English language. In doing so, he found what is possibly the first science fiction story by a female (and it is not from Mary Shelley). Andrew located the first steampunk short story, which has not been republished since 1844. There is the first voyage to the moon in a balloon, republished for the first time since 1820 that further tells of a darkness machine and a lunarian named Zuloc. Other sci...

Enjoy this excellent collection of animal stories read by the wonderful voices of Brenda and Robin Markwell.

Eight brilliant retellings of well-known tales that will captivate your children from start to finish, from 'The Three Little Pigs' to the enchanting world of 'Puss in Boots', and many more. This is a collection you don't want to miss.

A glorious collection of some of the finest British short stories ever written. The Dog – Arnold Bennet, Not On The Passenger List – Barry Pain, The Old Man’s Tale About The Queer Client – Charles Dickens, The Half Brothers – Elizabeth Gaskell, The Veiled Portrait – James McGovan, Markheim – Robert Louis Stevenson, The Bottle Imp – Robert Louis Stevenson, The Adventures Of The Kind Mr. Smith – William J. Locke, The Man Of Mystery – Barry Pain, The Brazilian Cat – Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle.

Dive into the enriching world of Lectures on the Harvard Classics, a series designed to unlock the treasures of this esteemed collection of literature. Whether youre a young individual whose education was interrupted by lifes demands or someone seeking to enrich your literary journey, these lectures provide a pathway to becoming a cultivated reader. Embrace the joy of dedicating just a few minutes each day to the appreciation of great literature, not only from The Harvard Classics but also from a broader literary landscape. This series aims to inspire a lasting passion for serious reading, ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of literary history with Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books, expertly curated by Charles W. Eliot, the 21st President of Harvard University. This remarkable collection features insightful prefaces penned by literary giants such as Bacon, Goethe, Whitman, and Wordsworth. Eliot beautifully captures the essence of what a preface represents a heartfelt conversation between author and reader, where hopes, fears, and defenses against anticipated critiques are laid bare. As Eliot notes, No part of a book is so intimate as the Preface. Join us as we explore the thoughts...

Dive into this captivating book by renowned British military historian, Charles Oman. Starting with the rise of the warrior king, Edward III, in 1327 and concluding with Richard IIIs fall at Bosworth Field in 1485, Oman masterfully paints a vivid picture of the Hundred Years War. By extending the narrative through the Wars of the Roses, he places this turbulent era, marked by battles and plagues, within the grand scope of dynastic conflicts and civil wars that shook Englands stability and exposed France to invasion and conquest. Join us in this exploration narrated by Pamela Nagami.

Dive into a captivating exploration of agricultural education as envisioned by early 20th-century authors. They passionately argue that agriculture is as teachable as subjects like arithmetic, geography, or grammar. This insightful textbook emphasizes the importance of training youth for farming with the same dedication afforded to any profession, making a compelling case for the value of agricultural knowledge in a childs education. Discover the rich connection between plant life and the principles of farming that shaped a generation.

Step into an alternate reality where history took a different path—no American, French, or Russian revolutions, no Victorian Age, and a world untouched by the Great War. In this thought-provoking exploration, originally penned by Samuel Madden in 1763, envision Europe from 1900 to 1925 under the reign of his fictional George VI. (For context, the real George VI, father of Elizabeth II, ruled from 1936 to 1952.) Maddens work cleverly extrapolates the social, political, and economic trends of the 18th century, crafting a mock history of the early 20th century. As noted by editor Charles ...

The Calm Connections Podcast, hosted by Drs. Shamecca Scott and Charles William, is a space for self-discovery, growth, and connection. Dr. Scott, a psychologist and mindfulness expert, guides listeners through mindfulness practices, while Dr. William, also a psychologist and relationship expert, discusses human relationships and practical advice. The podcast covers topics like stress management, conflict resolution, and resilience. It encourages storytelling and encourages social media engagement among like-minded individuals.

Alcohol Across America, hosted by Dr. Brad Krevor, examines trends and issues on the impact of beverage alcohol on economy, health, safety, and American culture. Each week, AAA focuses on one issue. Alcohol and community: Kathie Durbin, Montgomery County Liquor Control explores how communities balance a vibrant hospitality industry with public health and safety. Maj. Mark Willingham, Alcohol Solutions, explores how alcohol liability litigation impacts over-service and over-consumption. College drinking: William DeJong, Boston University, explores trends in student alcohol use and abuse with ...