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  Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge An

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Bierce’s haunting short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological depth. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the fate of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer who is condemned to hang at Owl Creek Bridge. As the noose tightens, Farquhar experiences a vivid dream of escape, leading to a startling and unforgettable conclusion. 
  Narrated by Ken Kowalik, this audiobook captures the tension and emotional intensity of Bierce’s iconic work, immersing listeners in a harrowing journey through time, perception, and the harsh realities of war. 
  Perfect for fans of classic American literature, psychological thrillers, and historical fiction, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge remains a powerful and thought-provoking story that lingers long after the final sentence.

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  Fathers and Sons

  Ivan Turgenev

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  You're in for a delightful surprise if you're one of the many people who believe all Russian literature is daunting and difficult. Ivan Turgenev's stories have enchanted generations with delicate prose, marvelously subtle irony, and richly crafted characters. Set against the serene backdrop of the Russian countryside, Fathers and Sons is the story of Arcady Kirsanov, a young man who returns from college to his father's country manor with his radical friend Bazarov in tow. Behind Bazarov's chilling intellect hides a heart of compassion and kindness-a heart that will unwittingly change the Kirsanovs' lives forever.

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  Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates

  Mary Mapes Dodge

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  The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19th-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The book's title refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to the winner of the ice-skating race Hans Brinker hopes to enter. The book is also notable for popularizing the story of the little Dutch boy who plugs a dike with his finger.

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  A Classic Tales Christmas

  Various Various

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  All of your favorite Christmas stories in one fantastic collection. From heart felt stories like O. Henry’s "The Gift of the Magi," to tales of mystery from G.K. Chesterton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here is a treasure trove of tales from some of the best writers in the world, narrated by the voice of the Classic Tales: B.J. Harrison. Each story is presented unabridged.A Classic Tales Christmas includes: "The Flying Stars," by G.K. Chesterton"Markheim," by Robert Louis Stevenson"The Goblins and the Gravedigger," by Charles Dickens"Do You Hear What I Hear?" sung by Wooster and Jeeves"Christmas at Sea," Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson"Reginald on Christmas Presents," by Saki"The Life of Our Lord," by Charles Dickens"Christmas Trees," by Robert Frost"The Little Match Girl," by Hans Christian Andersen"The Christmas Story" (Luke 2:7-14) from The King James Bible"‘Twas the Night Before Christmas," by Clement Moore"A Cricket on the Hearth," by Charles Dickens"Thar’ Be No Place Like Home (Fer the Holidays)," sung by Long John Silver"The Blue Carbuncle," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"Where Love Is, God Is," by Leo Tolstoy"The Ice Palace," by F. Scott Fitzgerald"The Gift of the Magi," by O. Henry"The Last Leaf," by O. Henry"Behind the White Brick," by Francis Hodgeson Burnett"A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens

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  A Watcher by the Dead

  Ambrose Bierce

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  A wager placed to fool a man leads to terror when the dead rise during the night.

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  His General Line of Business...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.HIS GENERAL LINE OF BUSINESS: No landlord is my friend and brother, no chambermaid loves me, no waiter worships me, no boots admires and envies me.

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