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M R James is widely regarded as THE master of the ghost story. His stories abound with spectres skulking in the shrubbery, in shadowy corners and dark recesses. 'The Mezzotint' is a whimsical and apparently supernatural tale of art on the move; a dying man devises a gruesome plan for testing his heirs in 'The Tractate Middoth', and something is lurking under the bedclothes in 'Rats'.

Pulling from the breadth of the Bible, M.R. Hyde helps the listener explore some of the depths of the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. Find new meaning and personal connection to this beloved prayer.

M.R. James (1862-1936) was provost of King's College, Cambridge. and Eton College. He was a highly regarded scholar and academic in his time but today is remembered for his ghost stories which are considered among the finest in the genre. Here is one of them: "The Tractate Middoth".

Arizona cattle rancher Vince Hayburn dies unexpectedly. His niece, Chicago homicide detective Jodi Hayburn, arrives in the small town to take possession of her inherited property. The strange people and the unbearable heat threaten to drive her away, but she soon finds that they are only part of her problems. She is not welcome in town, and the cool reception raises a gut feeling that something is not right. She begins to investigate her uncle's death; his reported heart attack doesn't add up.

Vanx, his full blooded Zythian friend Zeezle Croyle, Gallarael, and Chelda Flar, set out for Dragon Isle, to hunt down the terrible force who calls himself Paragon Dracus, but they soon find they've underestimated its power.

An unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2010 by current and emerging masters of the genre as narrated by top voice talents. Stories in this year's collection include "Under the Moons of Venus" by Damien Broderick; "The Shipmaker," winner of the 2011 British Science Ficiton Association Award for short fiction, by Aliette de Bodard; Flower, Mercy, Needle, Chain" by Yoon Ha Lee, "Re-Crossing the Styx" by Ian R. MacLeod; "Eight Miles" by Sean McMullen; and more.

King Richard, his Nightshade, and the legions of mudged dragons it controls are coming to take the Mainland throne from the Dragoneers, using powerful teardrops they extracted from the lesser wyrms via torture. Meanwhile Crimzon, Clover, and 9-year-old Princess Amelia, Zahrellion and Jenka De Swasso's strange daughter, accidentally release something far worse than a sky full of inbred wyrms.

A collection of 11 classic short stories by authors including Kate Chopin, Saki, Katherine Mansfield, James Joyce, and Thomas Hardy.

Love, hate and revenge mingle and old gory deeds are celebrated lustily, in these anonymously written ancient verses. It is believed they were composed sometime between the Middle Ages and the 18th century.

Auf dem Grundstück des alten Landsitzes Castringham Hall steht eine große alte Esche. Früher soll in dem Baum eine Hexe herumgeklettert sein...

In der heutigen, so stark verzahnten Wirtschaft ist Vertrauen eine Schlüsselkompetenz, die wirtschaftliche Vorteile bringt...

This collection of short stories contains several gothic tales featuring the macabre and chilling voices of writers as diverse as Edgar Allan Poe, Rudyard Kipling, Edith Nesbit, and MR James. These tales are designed to unsettle you, just a little, as you sit back and take in their words as they lead you on a walk to places you’d perhaps rather not visit on your own.

Now that they are together, Monica wonders if the younger Lewis is the right man for her. Lewis senses Monica drifting and promises to get his life and career in order. But scheming ex-husband Nate is just as determined to steal Monica back - and destroy Lewis in the process.

Deceit and Devotion features the Harris brothers in a tale of passion and revenge. Nate Kenny convinces Daphanie Coleman to sign over custody of her baby to its father. But Daphanie soon regrets her decision and hires Austin Harris to get custody back. Meanwhile, Austin’s brother Caleb struggles to keep his home while his son is drawn into ever-deeper trouble with the law.

For as long as mankind has been stranded, dragons have been their sworn enemies. But no longer... Sixteen year-old Jenka De Swasso wants nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps and become a King's Ranger. But when he one day finds himself surrounded by vicious trolls, a young pure-blood dragon comes to his rescue and they become bond-mates.

This set brings an end to the saga of Jenka, Zahrellion, Aikira, Marcherion, Clover, Rikky, and their dragons in a gripping finale so intense, you might have to close your eyes while you listen! No matter what you do, hold on to your dragon, for this series just might be the ride of your life.

Ghost stories continue to be a popular audiobook genre, and this group of four stories brings together some of the best. Reader Stephen Critchelow has spent a lifetime collecting and reading works like these and, with carefully chosen music, brings a strong sense of atmosphere to the recordings.

Reader Stephen Critchelow has spent a lifetime collecting and reading works like these and, with carefully chosen music, brings a strong sense of atmosphere to this recording. "Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad" provides a great listening experience for dark autumn evenings.

Albert just wanted to be left alone. He was 20 years retired and, unfortunately, 20 years widowed. He had hoped to spend the fourth quarter with his wife, doing what retired people do, but things don't always work out that way. He was okay with it though, because he knew he would eventually be with her later when it really counted. Anyhow, for now, the Cubs kept him busy all summer and the Blackhawks all winter.

A dwarf named Dingo, who guards the opening of one of the vents that feeds them fresh air, is thrust into a high adventure when he has to leave his post to see what Master Zarvin, a fabled great wizard, has to show him. It turns out that a dragon wants to nest in the air shaft, and it is up to Dingo to stop it. The only problem is that Master Zarvin is on the dragon's side. Will Dingo become a dragon slayer, or will he get eaten? Or will he do something else that surprises even him?