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Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" is an incredible story about loyalty, betrayal, trust, friendship, and the hardships of life in the far north. And all of this is described from an unprecedented perspective—the entire story is a series of heart-gripping adventures of a sled dog. A memorable tale with a deep, instructive message that provides excellent reading satisfaction for readers of all ages.

Anna dreams of adventure. When she accidentally witnesses a man's death, her investigative journalist instincts compel her to embark on a voyage to Africa. Among the eccentric passengers on the ship may be a murderer, but no one is who they claim to be. During the journey, Anna finds herself in the midst of a diamond affair, then an African rebellion, and a man in a brown suit keeps mysteriously appearing in her path...

Amid the serene beauty of the French countryside, a man begins to feel the unraveling threads of his mind. An unseen presence—a shadow, a whisper—lurks in his tranquil home, bringing with it dread, madness, and questions too terrifying to answer. Is it merely his imagination, or has something unimaginable crossed into his world? With his sanity teetering on the edge, he must confront an entity that defies comprehension and challenges humanity's place in the universe.

A book for all generations - each person will find their own interpretation and their own enchantment here. The fairy tale story of Alice's adventures in Wonderland was created on a hot July afternoon in 1862, when during a boat ride on the Thames, Lewis Carroll, a mathematics lecturer at Oxford and author of serious mathematical books, told it to little Alice and her two sisters.

The year is 1866. Zoologist Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and harpooner Ned Land are searching for a creature believed to be the cause of numerous ship accidents. And although everyone assumes that an incredibly large whale is responsible for the disasters, the sea monster turns out to be the enigmatic submarine Nautilus with Captain Nemo at its helm. When the professor's team finds themselves aboard the Nautilus, a great journey through the depths of seas and oceans begins.

Supers are spreading across the globe with no rhyme or reason. The governments declare war to keep the SuperVillains suppressed, but they don't stop there, fearing even those with good souls. Devon is a dentist with some quirks who saves a mother and her daughters, only to have the military betray him. He awakes in the future, confined to Vault 12 with nineteen of his peers. The mysteries confound those around him, but Devon is not an ordinary Super. No, he's special and with Olivia—a lovely Super with a troubled past—at his side, they'll figure out their true purpose.

"New Arabian Nights" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories that were first published between 1877 and 1880. The book, inspired by the classic "One Thousand and One Nights," transports the listener to a world full of mysteries, intrigues, and adventures. In the two main story cycles, "The Suicide Club" and "The Rajah’s Diamond," we follow the fate of Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his faithful companion, Colonel Geraldine.

The atmosphere in King's Abbot is far from idyllic. Gossip, suicide, the death of the titular Roger Ackroyd... Hercule Poirot engages in a game with an exceptionally cunning murderer. The detective's assistant is Dr. Sheppard, the local doctor who knows the secrets of the small community very well.

The atmosphere in King's Abbot is far from idyllic. Gossip, suicide, the death of the titular Roger Ackroyd... Hercule Poirot engages in a game with an exceptionally cunning murderer.

The atmosphere of an old English estate, family quarrels and scandals, a burnt will, and many false leads. Which of the residents had a motive to poison the owner of Styles Court residence? Was the crime committed out of passion or greed? For the first time, Captain Hastings, who dreams of being Sherlock Holmes, and Hercule Poirot, who doesn't need to dream about it, work together to unravel the mystery.

The audiobook collection "Sherlock Holmes. The Ultimate Collection" is a true treasure for fans of classic detective literature. It includes the complete works of Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring all the novels and stories about the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. In this exceptional collection, you'll find iconic novels such as "A Study in Scarlet," "The Hound of the Baskervilles," and "The Sign of Four," along with the full range of shorter stories where Holmes, accompanied by his loyal friend Dr. Watson, solves the most complex criminal mysteries.

The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson is a captivating tale of a recluse living in an isolated house on the border of reality and another dimension.

In Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows," two friends are swept into a chilling voyage down the River Danube, where the elements seem eerily alive. As the wind whispers, shadows contort, and willows throb with menace, they grapple with encroaching terror and a friendship under strain. Engulfed by the supernatural, they touch the brink of an "unearthly" dimension, a haunting realm where reality intertwines with the spirits of the willows themselves. This masterpiece uncovers the terror of the unknown and nature's sublime power.

The Riddle by Walter de la Mare is a haunting and mysterious tale about seven children sent to live with their elderly grandmother in a grand, old house. The house is full of charm, but the grandmother gives them one stern warning: they must never play near the ancient oak chest in the spare bedroom.

On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast - in which Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces, bringing an end to World War II - three men, flush with jubilation, made a pact. After their deaths, each year on the anniversary of the broadcast, their souls would return to the Chinese village of their younger days. Now, seventy years later, the pledge is being fulfilled by American missionary Pastor Billy, brash gunner’s mate Ian Ferguson, and local soldier Liu Zhaohu. All that’s missing is Ah Yan - also known as Swallow.

In Algernon Blackwood's chilling masterpiece "The Wendigo," a hunting party ventures into the haunting wilderness of the Canadian backwoods. When an ancient Native American legend begins to manifest in reality, the trip takes an unsettling turn. A sinister force, the Wendigo, a creature of unimaginable hunger and insatiable desire for the human spirit, starts stalking them. The wilderness no longer whispers of serenity but screams of untold terror. The line between humanity and primal fear blurs as they grapple with the terrifying unknown, testing their sanity to the breaking point.

In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson search for the perpetrators of murders in the Baskerville family. Methodically, they track the fearsome beast and the cold-blooded murderer, exposing themselves to chilling dangers on the Grimpen Mire marshes.

Setting out on a peaceful journey through the mystical hills of Hind Head, the protagonist is unprepared for an encounter that will forever alter his view of reality. What begins as a moment of solitude and reflection transforms into a series of unsettling events, culminating in a strange meeting with three enigmatic children whose actions seem almost supernatural. In Gibbet Hill by Bram Stoker, beauty and dread intertwine as nature's grandeur meets the darkest corners of the human spirit, leaving no one untouched.

Join Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his trusty companion, Colonel Geraldine, as they delve into the mysterious realms of a clandestine society. Prepare to be spellbound as they infiltrate a secret organization where individuals are determined to meet their demise. Uncover the hidden truths and unravel the web of intrigue in this gripping trilogy from the renowned New Arabian Nights series.

“Ancient Sorceries” is a tale where mysterious events intertwine with reality. The protagonist, a traveler, stops in a remote French town where the inhabitants appear strangely cat-like and watch him closely. Is it just imagination, or is there something more? You’ll discover the secrets of ancient sorceries.