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It was a killer year for horror fiction of the harder kind. Authors, editors, and publishers presented readers with some startling works of horrific imagination, stories graphic in the extreme yet with subtleties suggesting larger meanings, tales that explore humanity by plumbing depths of soulless inhumanity and, in some cases, outright depravity. The stories here represent the best of them, disturbing tales that dig deep and take you into the dark heart of horror itself, unrelenting and unapologetic.

Narrated by Kevin Hayes, this audiobook contains a selection of 10 famous stories that have pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. You will hear some of your favorites, plus a few that may be new to you. A great audiobook for children to enjoy and to help get them interested in the classics.

You just found the magic way to learn your times tables! Enjoy five incredible stories narrated by the brilliant Stephen Fry, featuring Chris Emmett and Mark Angus. These vocal performances will have your child effortlessly learning their times tables and laughing their heads off at the same time.

Enjoy a collection of classic British stories and songs about London, voiced by the wonderful Simon Firth and Sarah Harris. It's a blast from the past that your children will absolutely love.

What better way for your children to get to grips with numbers than with the brilliant Stephen Fry! Featuring Chris Emmett and Mark Angus, this vocal performance will have your child effortlessly learning their tables and laughing their heads off at the same time.

Here's a fantastic collection of children's stories based on the nursery rhymes that we all know and love.

Delight in a collection of nursery rhymes beautifully voiced by the English television personality Sarah Greene.... The collection includes Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Humpty Dumpty, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Little Bo Peep, Ring a Ring a Roses, Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Grand Old Duke of York, Oranges and Lemons, Pop Goes the Weasel, Sing a Song of Sixpence and Ride a Cock Horse.

Delight in a collection of children's stories voiced by our favourite celebrities. From a fantastic edition of Ugly Duckling read by the brilliant comedian, writer and actor Sir Lenny Henry to the incredibly captivating Cinderella told by the renowned Anita Harris and many, many more...

Detectives believed Donnah Winger had died at the hands of a deranged stranger. Then they took another look.

Children can't get enough of our brilliant collection of nursery rhymes narrated by the beautiful voices of Sarah Greene and Julia McKenzie. Sarah Greene is an English television personality known for presenting Blue Peter between 1980 and 1983 as well as Saturday Superstore and Going Live. Julia McKenzie is an English actress, presenter, singer, and theatre director mostly recognised for her BAFTA Award-nominated role in the sitcom Fresh Fields and its sequel, and as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's Marple.

Terry Nutkins narrates the funny and thought-provoking Really Wild Animal Stories. He sheds some light on the detrimental effects of human activity in 'The Enviroment Under Threat' and clarifies the importance of respect towards mother earth in 'Wild Animals to the Rescue'.

Delight in the wonderful tale of Cinderella, voiced by the marvelous Tony Robinson. Cinderella is a popular folktale about a beautiful young girl who finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family.

Sir Anthony Robinson, known professionally as Tony Robinson, is an actor, comedian and TV presenter, among other things. He is known for playing Baldrick in the Blackadder series and for hosting programmes such as Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History.

A fantastic collection of short stories (and songs!) told by or about a father figure. Voiced by Simon Firth and friends, the children will absolutely love these fun and captivating performances.

David Bellamy expands our minds as he journeys back in time. What happened to the dinosaurs? What were they like? What did the earth look like back then? Join David on his fictitious journey through time, and enjoy learning about some of the largest creatures to ever roam the earth. David James Bellamy OBE is an English author, broadcaster, botanist and environmental campaigner.

Delight in this vocal performance by Terry Nutkins, chronicling the fictitious escapades of King Wantalot as he discovers the beauty of nature, befriends animals, and achieves a newfound respect for mother earth. The late Terry Nutkins was an English naturalist, television presenter and author, best known for his appearances in various UK children's programmes including Animal Magic, The Really Wild Show, Brilliant Creatures and Growing Up Wild.

Enjoy three fantastic tales that the little ones are sure to adore. The collection includes Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and Safety First at Home and Play. Phillip Schofield is an English television personality who is most recognised for presenting the ITV lifestyle programme This Morning, which he has cohosted since 2002.

The emergency medical crew that responded the night of November 6, 2000, had arrived too late. Greg de Villers, Kristin Rossum's husband of just 17 months, was dead - the result of an apparent suicide. Or was it?