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Franz Kafka was one of the first and greatest masters of dystopian literature. In his bleak world view, man is presented as helpless and ineffectual, his destiny determined by distant, obscure and essentially unfriendly agencies. In none of his works is this savage and unreasoning enslavement presented more vividly than in Metamorphosis, a novella in which Gregor Samsa, a respectable employee and dutiful son, wakes to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect.

Jack Carlisle is driving through an unnamed town when he spots lights on at the library. Needing a break, Jack stops only to begin a strange journey requiring him to make choices that lead to unexpected consequences.

At the opening of this late Shakespearean drama, Polixenes, the king of Bohemia, has been the longtime guest of Leontes and Hermione, the king and queen of Sicily. When the time comes for Polixenes to leave, Leontes urges him to stay longer. At first Polixenes refuses, but soon he yields to the entreaties of Hermione. His rapid change of mind convinces Leontes that the two are lovers and that Polixenes is the father of Hermione's unborn child.

After many years living abroad with her longtime lover, Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney visits her former marital home, now occupied by her son, Arnold, and his wife, Elizabeth. Also present is her estranged husband, Clive, who lives in a cottage on the estate. Elizabeth has become dissatisfied with the life she leads with her wealthy husband, who is very occupied with his political career, and she encourages the advances of a dashing but impecunious suitor, Teddy Luton.

Charlotte Covington is falling for the mysterious after-hours doctor. A date with destiny, however, will reveal the doctor's true nature and leave Charlotte with only one hope to survive tragedy. If you enjoy historical romance with a twist, buy Unsinkable Vampire today!

When Mandy Johnson endures years of abuse from the father of her son, her best friend Morgan can do nothing but listen to the stories. Soon, the stories are too much for Morgan and their friendship falters just when Mandy needs her the most.

Interplanetary visitor Moop has been sent on a mission: to investigate Christmas. When he meets Santa, Moop discovers that there is rather more to Earth's greatest festival than he had expected.

Three novellas in one audiobook: Vampire Artifact, Vampire Dynasty, and A Medieval Fantasy Adventure.

Initially published in 1914, Papa was the first major dramatic work by playwright and poet Zoë Akins (1886-1958). A subtle but quietly savage comedy of manners, the play was not a commercial success but has since come to be regarded as a masterpiece. As a skillfully drawn portrait of genteel corruption, it ranks with the works of masters of dramatic satire like Moliere and Oscar Wilde.

On Christmas morning, Brittany awakens to a surprise, but it is not the surprise she is expecting. Her carefully ordered life leaves little room for spontaneity, but sudden personal castrophe imposes itself without permission. She finds herself alone to confront the unexpected and discovers strength of character coupled with a driving empathy to use the lessons forced upon her. Guided by a firm resolve to maintain her personal dignity, Brittany searches her soul and finds inner strenth, faith, and true love.

Save the dragons, unite the races, no sweat. I'm 19 and wish I had a clue about my future. Instead of my own bed, this morning I woke in the strange land of Lur Neval. My name is Scarlett, but the Nevalese call me Dragon Mage. Seems it's my job to preserve the all-important dragons and oh, while I'm here, bring peace to the warring clans. Piece of cake if I can outwit Madoc, the manipulative, evil seer who wants every dragon destroyed. Whatever it takes, I'm here to fulfill my destiny under the light of the Dragon Moon.

"...Sophie's instincts were on fire. She knew she had been wrong but his violent temperament made her heart pound..." A teenage girl finds out she is not of this world - and is being hunted down.

Vampire's Artifact: "My name is Nathan Jones and I am a vampire. Many years ago I was trapped by a vampire hunter. I could not get out of my coffin until a girl named Libby erased the drawing. I was finally free to go back to 1886 to save my young brother." Vampire Dynasty: Grace Chatzi is an eighteen-year old female vampire and a talented human hunter. When Grace is captured by the rebels she meets River, a werewolf ambassador that has a lot of secrets.

A collection of four novellas: A Medieval Fantasy Adventure, Sea Witch, Vampire's Artifact, and Vampire Dynasty..

When Drake is told that his beloved wife does not have long to live, he clutches at straws for anything that will prolong her life. A mysterious stranger offers him a cure for his wife's illness that appears to be remarkably effective - but, like many miracles, it comes at a cost.

When Sam meets her sister's sexy mechanic, Verlaine, she instantly falls for those gorgeous brown eyes and rugged charms. Soon a steamy romance begins! But unfortunately, there's unfinished business between Sam and her ex-boyfriend, the charismatic billionaire, Marcus. Sam's sister, Gemma, knows that only Marcus can save her vintage-car business from bankruptcy, but Marcus is determined to win back Sam and save the day. He certainly won't let the hired help muscle-in.

Bryan is the oldest youth Ranger in his troop and Martha is a Junior Counselor at a summer camp for young children. When the dead begin to rise these two young people and their friends find themselves thrown onto their own devices with no adults to help them and dozens of small children to care for. Can these teenagers overcome the tropes of their age and rise to the occasion at The Summer Camp of the Dead.

The little known first novella of Charlotte Bronte, The Green Dwarf is a story of adventure, subterfuge, romance, and danger. Lady Emily Charlesworth is awaiting the return of her lover, Leslie, who is a down-on-his luck artist. However, the dastardly, coldhearted Colonel Percy is also vying for her heart and will stop at nothing to make Emily his own.

Camilla Rivers has left her life and love behind to keep herself safe and save Nick Ludlow from torturous worry. After her life is threatened, they both agree it is safer for her to go stay with her father, though Nick has made it clear that he can’t know her location, and no contact between them would be best until it was safe for her to return. She’s devastated upon arriving at the Towers ranch in Montana. Still healing from a gunshot wound, she has to make it through one day at a time.

Ojo and Unc Nunkie live in the land of Oz in Munchkin Country. Their neighbor, Dr. Pipt, has been devotedly working on the Powder of Life for many years. This magical powder will turn inanimate objects into living things. While demonstrating its power on a stuffed doll made of patchwork, Dr. Pipt accidentally turns his wife and Unc Nunkie to stone. It is up to Ojo to collect the necessary ingredients to destroy the spell and turn them back.