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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. This decade is resplendent with literature and its many prodigiously talented authors who write on as varied a range of subjects as might be thought possible. Yet each is studded with careful literary precision and narrative verve. It is a remarkable decade.

Loss in any form seems to burden us with more weight than anything that can possibly be gained or learnt from. The loss of a person, a loved one, is often overwhelming. Lives so interwoven that the severing or loss of one life leaves the other weakened, unable to function for some time. Recovery comes in a myriad of forms but is usually debilitating, slow and, in the end, we are not as whole as we once were.It is a subject that authors return to again and again.

A terrifying collection of classic Victorian short stories about ghosts, werewolves and vampires. The Wolf Book by Henry Chapman Mercer. Number Ninety by B. M. Croker. Ken's Mystery by Julian Hawthorne. The Piano Next Door by Elia W. Peattie. The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains by Frederick Marryat. The Horla by Guy de Maupassant. Absolute Evil by Julian Hawthorne. Mrs. Amworth by E. F. Benson.

Some of the greatest ghost stories of all time, here to send chills down your spine.

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France. Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.

An impoverished French family awaits the prodigal return of their long vanished Uncle Jules from his travels in America. From his letters it would appear that he has made his fortune and when he returns the family hopes their fortunes will change too. A boat trip to Jersey provides the opporunity for a reunion...but nobody could anticipate the twist in events.

Enjoy the short stories of three of the greatest writers of French literature, for the first time assembled together in audiobook and narrated in a lively way. Guy de Maupassant was an absolute master of the short story genre, delighting in clever plotting, concise style, and efficient storytelling, which he used to produce stunning pieces in a very condensed format. He produced more than 300 short stories; we selected for you nine of the most bizarre, influent, humorous or plain shocking.

Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is of the best "macabre" tales ever written. It is presented here in its entirety along with eight other incredible tales.

El miedo es una de las sensaciones más intensas que puede sentir el hombre. Desde las épocas más remotas, las historias de terror le permitieron poner bajo control sus emociones más profundas. Situaciones que sobrepasan las leyes naturales, fenómenos desconocidos, fuerzas ocultas, seres imaginarios o reales, pero siempre enigmáticos, siempre monstruosos. Porque la incertidumbre es atractiva, el relato de horror genera nuevos sentimientos, y devela luces allí donde sólo habitan las sombras.

Plongez dans l’univers troublant de Guy de Maupassant avec Le Horla, un chef-d'œuvre du fantastique qui vous fera douter de la réalité elle-même. Écoutez cette histoire fascinante et frissonnante, où un homme, d'abord sain d'esprit, sombre peu à peu dans une terreur indicible face à une présence invisible et menaçante...

A stunning collection of the most significant short stories by some of the world's greatest writers. Each story packs a great tale into around 20 minutes of concise and evocative narrative. Perfect for the 20-minute commute, the jog around the block, or the bed-time wind down.

The Horla by Guy de Maupassant, narrated by Christopher Mireider, is a chilling tale of psychological horror that delves into the fragile boundary between sanity and madness. The story follows a man who becomes haunted by an invisible, malevolent presence known as The Horla. As his paranoia intensifies, he struggles to understand whether he is the victim of a supernatural force or descending into madness. Maupassant masterfully explores themes of isolation, fear, and the limits of human perception in this haunting, unforgettable short story.

Plongez dans l’univers troublant de Guy de Maupassant avec Le Horla, un chef-d’œuvre de la littérature fantastique qui vous fera frissonner jusqu’à la dernière ligne.

Narra los síntomas y miedos del personaje principal cuando empieza a sentir la presencia de un ser invisible, llamado el Horla, que lo rodea y lo controla. Cada noche, mientras duerme, esta presencia lo invade y bebe su vida.

Die Hörbuchbox "Werde dein hellstes Selbst" aus der "Bibliothek Europa" präsentiert Meisterwerke der Literatur und Philosophie in großer Vielfalt der Genres, Themen und Epochen, jeweils mit einer kurzen Erläuterung eingeleitet vom Herausgeber Sven Görtz.

"Le Papa de Simon" raconte l'histoire d'un garçon qui n'a plus de père, et est la risée de ses camarades. "Il avait sept ou huit ans. Il était un peu pâlot, très propre, avec l'air timide, presque gauche. Il s'en retournait chez sa mère quand les groupes de ses camarades, chuchotant toujours et le regardant avec les yeux malins et cruels des enfants qui méditent un mauvais coup, l'entourèrent peu à peu et finirent par l'enfermer tout à fait. Il restait là, planté au milieu d'eux, surpris et embarrassé, sans comprendre ce qu'on allait lui faire."

Un joven apuesto llega a París procedente de Argelia, donde ha pasado dos años movilizado con el ejército. Su buena fortuna le proporciona un encuentro casual con un amigo de la infancia que trabaja como periodista y le introduce en su círculo. El encanto personal de Duroy, el protagonista, comienza a abrirle puertas... Pronto verá que la lealtad no es el camino más rápido para ingresar en la aristocracia; la maquinación y la seducción lo elevarán hasta las más altas esferas de París.

A comprehensive collection of superb classic 30-minute short stories. Perfect for commuters, joggers or bedtime listening.

Una colección de cuentos de horror.

"1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Guy de Maupassant and Honoré de Balzac to Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "The Three Musketeers", "Les Misérables", "Madame Bovary" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".