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Step into the world of O. Henry’s masterful storytelling with The Memento, a poignant and thought-provoking tale narrated by Tess Stalker. This timeless story explores themes of memory, sentimentality, and the enduring power of cherished objects. With a blend of O. Henry’s trademark wit and emotional depth, The Memento invites listeners to reflect on the significance of the past and the memories we carry with us.

Schottland 1898. Der Anwalt Philip Aiken und seine Frau besuchen das Landgut Bencullis, welches jüngst von Aikens Schulfreund Douglas McLeod erworben wurde. Bei ihrer Ankunft wird auf einem zum Landgut gehörenden Cottage ein im Unterholz verborgener Brunnenschacht entdeckt, den der Gutsherr näher untersuchen lassen will. Angeregt durch den Fund des Brunnens berichten die beiden Männer ihren Gattinnen am Abend am Lagerfeuer von einer eigentümlichen Begebenheit, welche sie zu Schulzeiten mit einem ihrer Lehrer erlebt haben und welche sie sich bis zum heutigen Tage nicht zu erklären wissen.

Uno de los primeros acercamientos de Andreu Martín, versado autor en el género negro, con lo fantástico y lo sobrenatural. Una mujer acosada por el fantasma de su marido acude a un psiquiatra en busca de ayuda. Sin embargo, este psiquiatra adoptará la personalidad del marido muerto y seguirá presionando para que la mujer se suicide. La irrupción de un tercer médico en escena llevarán a los protagonistas de esta novela a enfrentarse con el verdadero enemigo: el Mal, una presencia insidiosa que planea sobre toda la historia.

After receiving an unexpected call from the Australian consulate, Matt Santos becomes aware of a painting that he believes was looted from his family in Hungary during the Second World War. To recover the painting, he must repair his strained relationship with his harshly judgmental father, uncover his family history, and restore his connection to his own Judaism.

A scandal is threatening to engulf the popular spa town of Aquae Sulis (modern-day Bath). The wife of Ruso's best friend, Valens, has been found dead in the sacred hot spring, stabbed through the heart. Fearing the wrath of the goddess and the ruin of the tourist trade, the temple officials are keen to cover up what's happened. But the dead woman's father is demanding justice, and he's accusing Valens of murder. If Valens turns up to face trial, he will risk execution. If he doesn't, he'll lose his children.

Esaú Falconi, Ismael Nero, Ángela de Ory son la presa apetecida de un plan concebido hace milenios. Una anciana con memoria de humo y conocimiento del misterio, un sacerdote de pobres enfrentado al fascismo italiano y los horrores sin nombre de las calles de Roma, sacrificios abyectos en...

Alexia, une trentenaire dynamique, doit faire équipe avec son rival professionnel afin d’obtenir le poste de ses rêves. C'est une mauvaise nouvelle mais elle peut gérer. D'ailleurs, Alexia peut tout gérer. C'est ce qu'elle a toujours fait, à sa façon. Seulement aujourd'hui, sa soeur Laura l'appelle, et ce n'est pas pour savoir comment elle va... Tout ne va pas se passer comme l'avait prévu Alexia. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A brand new podcast coming to you live! Are you tired of the traditional 5e stories? Come hang out with us for a while, in the bright and wild Persona universe! Based on the beloved JRPG series, this podcast takes a diverse group of players and characters through a post apocalyptic world, where they have to fight strange shadow projections in order to save the people they care about.

Bienvenue, je suis Ryo et voici Memento Mori, mon projet de narration. Je vous propose d'écouter mes livres audio que je crée en explorant avec vous l'univers de la littérature, des contes, de la poésie et de la philosophie. Bisous et bonne écoute.

Moving along the dead silence of the halls, under the fluttering fluorescent lights of the morgue you come upon a pair of double doors. Behind them, the sound of whirring tools and laughter fills the sterile air. With a little nudge, the door cracks open and there they stand: The Night Crew. “Meat” Morticians Lisa Vasquez, Donelle Pardee Whiting, and Jae Mazer along with their Undead Assistant Pixie Bruner to find out, “Who’s in the Bag??” Every month, you’ll get behind-the-scenes stories, advice, and processes of your favorite creatives who thrive in the dark and macabre themes: ...

Welcome to the chaotic, crossover fun of Memento et Obliviscere: a Game of Forgetful Heroes!Join us every other week on Oo’arth - an alternate world where fandoms and franchises come to life in medieval times!Our heroes, Bubbles (Tiana), Elsa (Rob), Han (Lior), and Steve (ShyKnight), wake up in a mysterious temple with no memories of their past lives. Can they survive whatever their DM (Raven) throws at them long enough to regain their memories, or will they fall victim to the great evils that have befallen the realm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curated Content Development by Rowynn Dumont and Friends. "From the Beginning: New Orleans - Time is not Linear." The following are excerpts from journal entries from the 1990s to -the early 2000s. Hello you beautiful humans. My name is Rowynn, and I am a drifter, a girl living between the cracks outside of time. I started very similarly to many of you, with childhood dreams of becoming an adventurer. In my case, particularly the female version of Indiana Jones is what I fashioned myself after. I had no idea what life had in store for me.

The unnamed Mortimer, the king of the Grim Reapers, tells the story of how he promised to protect the son of a friend who died long before the Magicians came out.He appears to him as a friend when the son's relatives die at their funeral, and as a friend when he needs one.He becomes the ultimate Memento Mori.An adventure of a lifetime.Music and song by Suno Ai lyrics on song story and reading by Rachel Lawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memento est un podcast engagé réalisé autour de l'Histoire oubliée afin de faire résonner les voix du passé et combattre les discriminations d’aujourd’hui grâce à la place que l'on redonne au passé dans notre mémoire collective.Chaque création sonore de ce podcast, qu'elle soit documentaire, fiction, chronique ou interview, cherche à mettre en lumière des événements historiques méconnus, des récits de luttes et d'injustices souvent oubliés, avec pour objectif de nourrir la réflexion sur la tolérance, le devoir de mémoire et l'engagement citoyen.En retraçant ces ...