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A rich anthology of forty-five great stories by some of the most renowned storytellers in the world. Saki, O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Barry Pain, Guy de Maupassant, M. R. James, A. J. Allan, Guy Boothby, Jerome K. Jerome and many more giants of the piterary world contribute to this collection of tiny tales which pack a huge punch.

An enthralling collection of strange stories where characters are challenged to do something completely out of the ordinary. The Earl, the Warder and the Wayward Heiress by J. S. Fletcher, The Giraffe Problem by Barry Pain, The Man who Stole a Meeting House by John Townsend Trowbridge, The Box Tunnel by Charles Reade, A Lucky Number by S. B. Hale, The Brown Wallet by Stacy Aumonier, The Bet by Anton Jacobs

A riveting collection of stories of ships, sailors, adventures on the high seas and maritime mysteries. The Tale by Joseph Conrad. The Saloon Passenger by E. W. Hornung. The Terrible Story of the "Mary Russell" by J. G. Lockhart. Marooned by J. G. Lockhart. A Rash Experiment by W. W. Jacobs. The Mystery of the Mary Celeste by J. G. Lockhart. Smoked Skipper by W. W. Jacobs. The Flying Dutchman by J. G. Lockhart. The Cabin Passenger by W. W. Jacobs. The Ship that saw a Ghost by Frank Norris.

Forest, North Carolina. Under the instruction of enigmatic Professor Joe Lyons, five graduate students are studying the tedious science behind the acts of lying. But discovering the secrets of deception isn't making any of the students more honest though. Instead, it's making it easier for them to guard their own secrets—and they all have something to hide. When a test goes awry and one of them is found dead, the students find themselves trapped by a snowstorm on an abandoned campus with a local detective on the case.

A community-based podcast that highlights business professionals and entertainers making a difference through their talent.

Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Abigail Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and contemporary relevance; she wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, some for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the religious calendar. Whether in search of a roadmap for Jewish life or a challenging probe into the architecture of Jewish tradition, listeners will be captivated, educated, and inspired by My Jewish Year.

After her husband's death, Lexi has refused to return to the Pinecrest Estate on the Florida Keys because there are too many hard memories on that strip of land, including the memories of meeting her husband on the set of an iconic horror movie, being cast as an extra, watching herself get killed on screen, and scoffing at the rumors of the Pinecrest Estate curse...until she witnessed a cast member die that very summer. But when her daughter sneaks away to visit her grandfather, legendary horror-movie director Rick Plummer, Lexi is forced to face her past. 

The Divine Comedy is a weekly podcast that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. The podcast is hosted by writer and comedian Jacob J. "Jake" Graham. Episodes on this show are separated into two different genres:"COMEDIA" episodes of the Divine Comedy podcast look at the hilarious side of life with no shortage of laughs from the improvisational skills of Jake and friends."DIVINA" episodes shed light on the heavier side of life loaded with self-help advice, personal experiences, and wisdom.The Divine Comedy is a one-of-a-kind podcast that blends comedy and self-help. This podcast...

Two fans of one of the greatest stories ever told in video games, giving their thoughts on the groundbreaking TV adaptation. Spoiler Free until we alert you (so feel free to listen if you haven't played the games!). Hosted by j. De Hoyos and Jacob Fox. New episodes weekly.

Als große Freunde der bewegten Bilder, möchten wir hier über unsere große Leidenschaft Sprechen und Diskutieren. Im Wechsel reden wir alle 14 Tage über unsere aktuellen Sichtungen, oder präsentieren euch Folgen zu bestimmten Themen. Wir reden über Filme. Nicht mehr und nicht weniger! Filmreiche Unterhaltung wünschen euch Sven und  Jacob