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"The Mortal Immortal" (1833), a short story by Mary Shelley, relates the life of Winzy, a man who gains eternal life after taking a mysterious drink. At first elated, Winzy likes immortality less and less as time passes and his loved ones grow old and die. Winzy starts considering himself a pariah among people because they die, while he cannot. He even envies the mortality of others but at the same time dreads death more and more, due to having witnessed the deaths of so many, including that of his beloved wife, Bertha.

Kendra discovers that the mountains hold a horrifying secret which could lead to the end of the empathic way of life as well as their own. A secret that legends have foretold. Cap hasn't come to see Kendra for over six months. He's a helijet pilot, so a quick jaunt from the capital city to the far side of Treborel wouldn't be that difficult. He knew Kendra couldn't travel. Her teaching position at the Empathic Institute required her to live deep in the mountain wilderness.

His young, flirtatious neighbor April is full of life, dressed to tempt, and at his doorstep. "Can I just have some sugar?" must be an innocent request. The hunt to locate the sweet sugar April begs to borrow is on, placing this poor husband in one agonizing predicament after another. His arousal is growing to impossibly hard to hide, while April is bending, twisting, and revealing in all manner of provocative ways, more of what's beneath her scant clothes.

Old Granny Fox is the tale of Granny Fox and her grandkit Reddy Fox who live in the Green Forest near the Green Meadows with the Smiling Pool and the Laughing Brook. Old Granny Fox has to restrain Reddy, who is headstrong and inexperienced. He sees Brown’s farm - the henhouse in particular - as an easy source of food, so Granny has to educate him about the perils.

Justin was out of town traveling and feeling lonely. Lying back on his hotel bed, he begins to fantasize about a friend of his who he frequently pictured whenever he felt like a quick wank. But this time, fantasizing wasn't going to cut it. Justin picked up his smartphone and searched Google for an escort. Why the hell not - he was a long way from home, and no one will ever know. Or so he thought.

This audiobook examines the causes for the rise of the recent conservative movement in American history.

Twelve titillating tales bundled in tasty nibbles of 500 words or less promise to surprise, delight, prompt giddy waves of giggles, and definitely compel you to whisper all the delicious details and discoveries among bemused mixed company. A full variety of unexpected finds for your unsuspecting mind depict vastly different relationships, sensual moments, bawdy plots, and erotic notions, all cleverly compact, highly palatable, and every bit pleasing as they are teasing.

Genesis Mabry is out to climb mountains, not emotionally unavailable men, but Baron Cross is one mountain of a man she just can’t ignore.

Who doesn't like a party? Now with this super simple sampling of tailgate teasers, appetizers, be sure to be the hit of the sporting event. There is no winning or losing, the dishes are tasty and easy, and it is a win win for football fans, soccer enthusiasts, and baseball fanatics.

A pastor and a linguistics expert a half world apart share a common dream. Unbeknownst to them the dream sets them on a collision course with a corrupt corporate conglomerate intent on establishing retreats in remote areas of the world to cater to the members clandestine satanic cults. A mysterious angel who works from an unseen realm and a small group of pastors are their only allies as the seek to prevent the forces of darkness from unleashing an army of demonic beings into the earthly plane.

In the vibrant city of Atlantic City, a seemingly mismatched duo finds their lives unexpectedly intertwined. Abigail, a girl accustomed to modest circumstances, finds herself in a surprising situation when she is hired to care for Jonathan Franklin, a wealthy and captivating bachelor. As Abigail navigates her role as a caretaker for a man who seemingly has it all, she discovers that beneath Jonathan's polished exterior lies a yearning for something more profound than material success.

The recollections of Mrs. Clarissa Plummer who was taken prisoner with her famiy in 1835 by the Comanche tribe. They remained in captivity for nearly two years, and were liberated by a fur trader. Museum Audiobooks strives to present audiobook versions of authentic, unabridged historical texts from prior eras which contain a variety of points of view. The texts do not represent the views or opinions of Museum Audiobooks, and in certain cases may contain perspectives or language that is objectionable to the modern listener.

Lana is in an unhappy marriage to a jealous man, and in love with someone who will never see her as more than a friend. Eve is in an abusive relationship that has turned on her children. Her search for freedom sends her into the arms of a dangerous man. Katie is a naive, stay at home mother who thought her world was perfect until she receives a text message that her husband no longer wants to be married.

When her husband asks for a divorce, Darcy Burns moves from the city, with her two children, back home to her daddy's ranch in Wimberley, Texas. Darcy wasn't surprised at her husband's request to end things. Their marriage was destined to fail, and she was relieved that they were finally going their separate ways. Even though her daddy's ranch was the last place she wanted to be, she knew he would protect her and support her through this change in her life.

How far would you go to start over? Bash travels 2,000 miles to his sister's mountain home in Utah to get a fresh start. He meets a young, innocent ski instructor who sees more than a man with a jaded past, and Bash dares to dream of a normal future. But when his past follows him into the mountains, Bash must lie to protect the people he loves. Bash can see his future in Grace's eyes, but his past won't let him go.

Mason and Whitney are completely satisfied with their childless, upwardly mobile professional life. They're surrounded by close friends and are living comfortably in a brand new lakefront home in the Wasatch Mountains. Then, Whitney’s widower brother-in-law, George’s dies in a car accident. Whitney and Mason jump on a plane and head out of state to care for George’s three young children, expecting to turn them over to pre-arranged backup parents after a few days of comforting care. Instead, they find George’s estate in financial ruin and no plans for the children. Suddenly their life is changed forever. Children were never part of the plan. Unwilling to hand the children over to Family Services, Whitney and Mason bring them back home to Utah. The new parents receive support and encouragement from their friends yet find themselves struggling to combine, work and parenting.

Instead of finding a serene mountain retreat to write her next book, Elizabeth unknowingly allows a stalker the freedom not only to observe her without detection, but to get close enough to kill. Elizabeth finally decides to move from the city to her uncle’s property in Utah to write in seclusion. When she hires Joshua to build her home deep in the mountains, she discovers the rugged construction owner's slightest touch rockets her pulse and leaves her wanting more. Josh looks more like a lumberjack out of some romance novel than a residential builder.

In my profession, rule number one is never get involved. I did a pretty good job of that until the object of my secret desire came knocking at my door, literally. Now, the only person I could ever see myself giving my heart to is the one who gave hers away. Will we ever be able to be together or will the ghosts of our pasts keep us apart? I know she thinks she's broken, but I'll always be there...protecting her heart.

A collection of short stories by Texas author William Harrison.