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Art teacher Walter Hartright is on the road to London when he encounters an enigmatic woman dressed entirely in white. She's an unnerving portent of strange things to come as Hartright starts a new job as drawing-master at Limmeridge House. There the teacher falls in love with Laura, his betrothed pupil, who bears a striking resemblance to the woman in white. Soon Walter is drawn into a family intrigue of greed, secrets, madness, and revenge.

When Lord Montbarry dies suddenly in his Venice palace, and his courier goes missing, suspicion is instantly thrown on his new wife, the beautiful Countess Narona, who has collected his life insurance and fled to America. Montbarry's former fiance, Agnes, still harboring feelings for him, and Henry Westwick, Montbarry's younger brother, decide to investigate this tragedy and head for the palace, now a hotel. Not long after their arrival they experience strange and unsettling occurrences, and the circumstances of Montbarry's death begin to unravel.

I was a fool for letting my fake stepbrothers get inside my head. I believed their lies, the twisted history they fed me when I was weak and afraid. But that's all over. They might have traded me away like I was nothing, but it opened my eyes to the truth. I was never Bisha's baby, and now I get to choose who I am and who I want to claim as my own.

As we near the end of our mission, my father's assassin makes a reappearance. He helped me through my first traumatic heat, then avoided me for years. But the night our mission takes us to his doorstep, my omega side rears her needy head. I'm going into heat again, and the only ones who can tend me are the stepbrothers I don't trust… or the ruthless assassin who cut me out of his life.

First published in 1876, Wilkie Collins’s The Two Destinies follows the lives of childhood friends George and Mary. George is the son of a nobleman, while Mary is the daughter of the nobleman’s bailiff. As the friends grow older and closer, George’s father, determined to end their affair, dismisses the bailiff and moves George to America. Years later, George returns to his native Suffolk to track down his former love. Although she has long gone, he remains determined to find Mary at all costs. But are the two lovers destined to find each other again?

Archie Legge is a successful hypnotherapist…and a recovering drug addict. Stuck in a mundane cycle of sessions for weight loss and smoking cessation, he becomes intrigued by the question: what happens to a person's soul when they temporarily lose consciousness? His investigations bring startling results, and suddenly Archie is addicted to something else–discovering the truth behind these ethereal adventures.

A podcast created by gamers Ryan and Dee. Join Ryan and Dee as they talk about movies, tv shows, video games, snacks and life in general. In this unfiltered and crazy podcast, you’ll hear our hot takes on shows and movies, opinions on upcoming and past games, what some of our favorite snacks and meals are. Just 2 best friends talking about life and everything in general. Follow socials for funny moments gaming content @Jelly10k on TikTok.

Discover the captivating tale of Basil, a young man born into high society, who falls hopelessly in love with a girl he spots on a bus - Margaret Sherwin, a linen drapers daughter. Though his father disapproves, Basil persuades Margarets father to let him secretly marry her under one condition - they must live separately for the first year due to Margarets young age. The plan works initially, but the enigmatic Mannions return from abroad stirs turmoil. On the final night of the year, Basil uncovers an unsettling truth about Margaret and Mannion, which changes everything.

O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war.

This choice collection of spine tingling tales runs the gamut from slightly spooky to "I'm sleeping with all the lights on tonight!" A splendid grouping of tales from the pens of some of the great writers of the past. Enjoy these classic stories alone or with a friend, whenever your ears are free.

Kristy Shen retired with a million dollars at the age of 31, and she did it without hitting a home run on the stock market, starting the next Snapchat in her garage, or investing in hot real estate. Learn how to cut down on spending without decreasing your quality of life, build a million-dollar portfolio, fortify your investments to survive bear markets and black-swan events, and use the four percent rule and the Yield Shield - so you can quit the rat race forever.

Beth has been the GEM--Giantess Execution Marshall--for many years. She's seen the worst of the worst. But when Timothy Braxton shows up for his scheduled execution, she realizes she doesn't have what it takes to end him. He's a kindred spirt. The two are just alike . . .

En las sombras del Londres victoriano, un bebé abandonado es hallado a las puertas de un hospicio. Junto a él, un misterioso papel que solo dice un nombre: "Walter Wilding". Años más tarde, ese niño se convierte en un hombre de bien y dueño de una próspera casa de comercio de vinos. Pero cuando Walter decide vender el negocio, un oscuro secreto emerge del pasado y lo sumerge en un torbellino de dudas sobre su verdadera identidad.

The British Classics Collection – Volume 2 steps into the grand world of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century British literature to create a compelling anthology featuring iconic works that span time and genres. From the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland to the mystery of The Woman in White, the philosophical insights of The Waste Land and the unforgettable detective stories of Sherlock Holme, this volume offers a rich variety of British literary masterpieces.

Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter's interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished. Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter's interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex.

What if crime wasn't just about who did it — but why it changed us?Welcome to Human Echoes: Stories Beyond the Crime — a true crime podcast that doesn’t just explore the act, but the aftermath. Each episode tells a compelling, real-life story where crime meets conscience, and legality meets humanity.We don’t just cover murders or famous cases. We dive into the forgotten corners: the quiet con artists, the bizarre burglaries, the well-intentioned trespassers — and the people left to wonder what it all means.Told with empathy, curiosity, and cinematic storytelling, Human Echoes asks ...

Inclusion as One is a podcast rooted in real stories, lived experience, and the power of peer support. Join us as we explore neurodiversity through the lens of autism, ADHD, and beyond—celebrating difference and challenging systems that weren’t built for everyone.From the classroom to the workplace to everyday life, we dive into what true inclusion looks like, sharing honest conversations with neurodivergent individuals, families, and allies. We also tackle the highs and lows of navigating "SEND" life, from celebration of milestones to divorce. Whether you’re seeking understanding, ...

Delve into the mysterious world of the Meadowcroft estate, where resentment festers between the sons of the house and the estates foreman, John Jago. Suddenly, John Jago goes missing and a corpse is discovered in a kiln. The Meadowcroft brothers become the primary suspects, but is everything as it seems? Dead Alive is a thrilling novel by Wilkie Collins, inspired by the infamous Boorn Brothers murder case of 1819. Jesse and Stephen Boorn were condemned for the murder of their brother-in-law, but were they truly guilty? Immerse yourself in this riveting tale of conviction, doubt and the quest ...

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Dans un futur sombre, sur les ruines des États-Unis, un jeu télévisé est créé pour contrôler le peuple par la terreur. Douze garçons et douze filles tirés au sort participent à cette sinistre téléréalité, que tout le monde est forcé de regarder en direct. Une seule règle dans l'arène : survivre, à tout prix.