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"Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a thrilling adventure novel set in the tumultuous period of 18th-century Scotland. The story follows young David Balfour, whose life takes a dramatic turn after the death of his father. Seeking his inheritance, David visits his uncle Ebenezer, only to be betrayed and sold into slavery aboard a ship bound for the Carolinas. The novel captures the essence of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, depicting the rugged landscapes and the complex social and political tensions of the time.

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" delves into the moral decay of its protagonist, Dorian Gray, who remains youthful while his portrait ages, serving as a chilling allegory for the corrupting influence of vanity and hedonism in Victorian society. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a sparkling comedy of manners that satirizes the absurdities of societal conventions and the pursuit of love and marriage through the humorous escapades of two men leading double lives as Ernest.

Agostina Malone knows that too much heartbreak can make you bitter. She loves the idea of love but knows she's just not built for it. Good sex, recognition from those she loves and respects, close relationships with friends and family—those were the things she craved. But romantic love? No. Romantic love can drain you. Steal your light. Leave you empty and depressed. With her own two hands she has carved out the life she wants, the life she can manage. But big, broody Julian keeps invading her sacred spaces, and they share a wall at ArtCrush Studios, making him impossible to escape.

My life imploded and now I'm halfway around the world, sleeping in my brother's spare room, and trying to get my sh*t together. A new relationship is the last thing I need. Especially one with my coach-slash-brother's protege, cocky cage fighter Devon Green. Devon's big heart, sexy swagger, and determination to coax me out of my shell appeal more than they should. I've spent years building my defenses, but every stolen moment with him tempts me to tear them down. Unfortunately, I need to keep my hands to myself unless I'm willing to risk losing my home, my job, and my family.

Here 19 classic tales from masters of the genre. The collection comprises 'Schalken the Painter' by J. S. Lefanu; 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro); 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson; 'Charles Ashmore's Trail' by Ambrose Bierce; 'The Mark of the Beast' by Rudyard Kipling; 'The Castle of Ratcliffe Cross' by J. Wadham; 'The Bead Necklace' by Alice Perrin; 'The Oval Portrait' by Edgar Allan Poe; 'The Leather Funnel' by Arthur Conan Doyle; 'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe; and many more.