"The Haunted House" is a unique collaboration between some of the finest writers of the 19th century. Curated by Charles Dickens, these authors give voice to an eclectic group of characters, each of whom occupies a room in a haunted house. At the height of the festive season, they gather by the fireside to share their supernatural experiences...

Robert W. Chambers' haunting collection of stories straddles the genres of horror, romance, futurism and science fiction.Its eponymous character is best known today for his prominent part in the Cthulhu Mythos created by H. P. Lovecraft. Indeed, Lovecraft's entire oeuvre was heavily influenced by this collection of stories.First published in 1895. Narrated by Robin Reads.

We were in Nell’s the day I told them about the thing in the woods.It was broad daylight, and, in the daylight, I felt safe. Plus, I wasn’t alone, not then. Though I was only ten, small and, to my mind, vulnerable, I was surrounded by four, sensible, levelheaded, adults. Men. Men who, to me at least, seemed massive, solid, and unbeatable, like giants made of steel.These weren’t men who got scared. These were grown-up men, men who went to grown-up jobs and did grown-up man thi...

Story 1: Feeding TimeStory 2: Of Shadows and SaintsStory 3: Death and SareenStory 4: Dracula’s ServantStory 5: Shades of AutumnStory 6: Tapping On GlassStory 7: The Birthday GirlStory 8: The Bogey Hole

A man spends a night in the haunted bedchamber of a rundown castle. Gothic tale by H. G. Wells.First published in 1896.Narrated by Robin Reads.

Washington Irving's classic tale of supernatural shenanigans involving the titular loveable layabout, Rip Van Winkle, who falls asleep in the mountains near his colonial village and wakes up in a new American nation.First published in 1819. Narrated by Robin Reads.

Sherlock Holmes investigates the mystery surrounding his college friend's father in the famous detective's earliest canonical adventure. Set during Summer 1875.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes".Narrated by Robin Reads.

A high-flying aristocrat engages Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to find his new bride, who vanished on their wedding day.First published in 1892 and collected as part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson take on an unexpected case involving mysterious new neighbours with a creepy, yellow face that appears in the window, and a suspicious wife. Things do not proceed according to plan...First published in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes in 1893. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrated by Robin Reads.

Ready to finally grow your own fresh food—even if you've never planted a thing in your life?If you've always dreamed of having your own lush, productive garden but felt overwhelmed by where to start, this is the book for you. Raised Bed Gardening Made Easy gives you a step-by-step, foolproof system to go from bare yard to bountiful harvest in just 5 weeks—no backyard experience required.Whether you're working with a small patio or a suburban yard, you'll learn how to grow y...

When Scotty’s older brother brings home a ventriloquist dummy named Tombob and sets it on their dresser, the seven-year-old tries his best not to be afraid. After all, big boys aren’t scared of dolls. But no matter how hard he tries, Scotty can’t shake the unease creeping up his spine.There’s something about that wooden face—the glossy, staring eyes and the frozen, painted grin—that feels wrong. Unnatural. Watching.He tells himself it’s just his imagination. If he pulls the...

What is evil? Is it simply a concept, a description applied to the actions of men or to incidents that impact them or is it something more? An external force eternal and ever present that can weave itself in slithering pathways into our thoughts and deeds? Is it possible for instance, for an object to be evil? For it to reek, on a level detectable beyond our normal senses of corruption, or wickedness and of rot? could it leave upon the skin and the mind like a residue a clinging film of so...