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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  ARTHUR MACHEN, Margaret...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume our authors present tales of dark, macabre, and disturbing deeds.  From the pens of Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Machen, Amelia Edwards, Rhoda Broughton and many others come carefully crafted literary journeys designed to disrupt reality, jangle nerves and feed upon our souls. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - British Gothic - An Introduction 
  2 - Olalla - Part 1 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  3 - Olalla - Part 2 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  4 - The Tapestried Chamber by Walter Scott 
  5 - Count Magnus by M R James 
  6 - The Bishop of Hell by Marjorie Bowen 
  7 - The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet 
  8 - The Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen 
  9 - The Phantom Coach by Amelia Edwards 
  10 - The Monkey's Paw by W W Jacobs 
  11 - The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth by Rhoda Broughton 
  12 - The Open Door - Part 1 by Margaret Oliphant 
  13 - The Open Door - Part 2 by Margaret Oliphant

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  Dracula & Frankenstein

  Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley

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  This bundle features two classic horror stories narrated by Jake Urry. 
  Dracula 
  "Dracula" by Bram Stoker is a timeless horror classic that has captivated readers for over a century. The novel tells the story of Count Dracula, a powerful and mysterious vampire from Transylvania, who sets his sights on Victorian-era London. As Dracula seeks to establish a new home and expand his influence, a group of brave individuals bands together to stop him, including the determined and resourceful Professor Van Helsing. Stoker's vivid descriptions of the eerie landscapes and supernatural encounters draw readers in, while the characters' struggles against the dark forces of evil keep them on the edge of their seats. A chilling exploration of the battle between good and evil, "Dracula" remains a must-read for horror fans and literary enthusiasts alike.  
  Frankenstein 
  "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a thrilling and captivating novel that has mesmerised readers for over 200 years. The story follows the brilliant and ambitious scientist, Victor Frankenstein, as he creates a monstrous being using stolen body parts. But as the creature struggles to find acceptance and meaning in a hostile world, Victor is consumed by guilt and fear, realising too late the horrifying consequences of his actions. As the two engage in a battle of wills and wits, Shelley's vivid and evocative language paints a chilling picture of a world gone awry, where science and technology have unleashed dark and dangerous forces beyond our control. "Frankenstein" is a haunting tale of ambition, revenge, and the consequences of playing God, which continues to shock and captivate readers today. 
  These new audio editions are brought to life for 21st century listeners by narrator Jake Urry.

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  The Tell-Tale Heart

  SAMPI Books, Edgar Allan Poe

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  In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart", the narrator tries to prove his sanity after murdering an elderly man because of his "vulture eye". His growing guilt leads him to hear the old man's heart beating under the floorboards, which drives him to confess the crime to the police.

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  Midget with a Chainsaw

  Derek Slaton

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  He's had it up to HERE!  
  Agent Rose is missing, and an Ancient Vampire is taking over a small town. Only TnT, the Midget with a Chainsaw, stands between him and his goal of a vampire army capable of destroying the country!  
  Midget with a Chainsaw is the second volume in the Grindhouse Chronicles series. These books are heavily inspired by Grindhouse Cinema and are filled with eclectic heroes, unique villains and over the top violence. If you love those movies then you’ll love the Grindhouse Chronicles.

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  Tales from the Crypt

  Rachel Lawson

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  based on What The-? by the same author

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  The Horla

  Guy de Maupassant

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  This chilling tale of one man's descent into madness was published shortly before the author was institutionalized for insanity, and so The Horla has inevitably been seen as informed by Guy de Maupassant's mental illness. While such speculation is murky, it is clear that de Maupassant—hailed alongside Chekhov as father of the short story—was at the peak of his powers in this innovative precursor of first-person psychological fiction. Indeed, he worked for years on The Horla's themes and form, first drafting it as "Letter from a Madman," then telling it from a doctor's point of view, before finally releasing the terrified protagonist to speak for himself in its devastating final version.

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