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Fourteen years before the Titanic disaster, Wreck of the Titan, or Futility eerily predicted the sinking of an “unsinkable” ocean liner. When the mighty Titan collides with an iceberg on its record-breaking voyage, only one man—washed-up seaman John Rowland—can fight for survival, protecting a little girl against all odds. This gripping novella blends thrilling action with haunting premonitions, making it a fascinating listen for history buffs and fans of maritime adventure.

An earthquake throws a ship and its crew into disarray in this short story from Morgan Robertson. But the waves become the least of their worries when they discover a mysterious beast has been disturbed, invisible to natural light.

Morgan Andrew Robertson (1861-1915) was a popular American author of short stories and novels who claimed to have been the inventor of the periscope. 'Absolute Zero' is a strange supernatural story about two marine artists who are friends and who work in adjoining studios. The younger of the two has been working on a strange painting for some time. It shows an odd scene onboard a ship.

One of the most enduring themes in great literature is the eternal struggle between good and evil - often embodied in such devices as the werewolf, the doppelganger and the evil twin. This anthology presents a selection of the greatest short stories whose tension and drama revolves around the conflict of good and evil.

A gripping collection of dramatic sea stories from famous classic authors. 'Absolute Zero' by Morgan Robertson; 'The Former Passengers' by B. M. Croker; 'The Ghost in the Cupboard Room' by Wilkie Collins; 'The Passing of a God' by Henry S. Whitehead; 'Haunted' by G. Ranger Wormser; 'Sea Curse' by Robert E. Howard; 'Seashore Macabre' by Hugh Walpole; 'Dagon' by H. P. Lovecraft; 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher; and many more.

A dozen men jailbreak from a naval prison, and steal the newest destroyer tied up at the docks to escape in: the fastest ship in the navy. However a young officer was the only one on board, and is now a part of the voyage to escape. Things get tense when he awakens, and finds his boyhood rival and enemy is one of the jailbreakers on board! Can the officer find a way to sabotage their escape, without being thrown overboard himself? - Summary by Joe DeNoia

Morgan Robertson’s The Battle of the Monsters is a thrilling tale of nature’s raw power and the clash of titanic creatures beneath the waves. In this gripping short story, two colossal sea beasts engage in a ferocious struggle for dominance in the depths of the ocean, their battle shaking the waters with an intensity that leaves human witnesses awestruck. As a lone ship drifts dangerously close to the epic confrontation, those aboard can only watch in horror and fascination as nature’s most fearsome predators fight to the death.