The Kraken's Lament, by Mark Wright“Gather round, wretched peoples of Atlantis, for Acanthus the Talesmith has a story to tell! A story of adventure, of courage, of a Winged Goddess searching for truth and sanctuary in a friendless city… On the streets of this fair city, the Goddess searches for a path to the child of two worlds, but finds instead only questions and danger. Be astonished as she defies the rage of the dreaded Kraken! Wonder as she sups with the tragic Queen in her ca...

When Dorian Gray, a young man about town, makes this wish, he begins a life of hedonism and debauchery. Soon enough, his deception and deceit claim innocent victims, and the only evidence of his misdeeds is a long-forgotten portrait in his attic...

Classic horror on audio featuring the world's most famous vampire.

A respectable London doctor harbors a dark secret. By night, Dr. Henry Jekyll transforms into the monstrous Edward Hyde—a creature of pure evil who prowls the fog-shrouded streets indulging every wicked impulse.When a brutal murder shocks Victorian society, Jekyll's friend Mr. Utterson begins to investigate the mysterious connection between the good doctor and the depraved Hyde. What he discovers will shatter everything he believed about human nature.Robert Louis Stevenson'...

Alice is feeling bored and drowsy while sitting on the riverbank with her elder sister. She then notices a talking, clothed White Rabbit with a pocket watch run past. She follows it down a rabbit hole..."Alice in Wonderland" is a novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, givin...

Dive into the enchanting world of Little Women, a timeless classic by Louisa May Alcott that has captivated readers for generations. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this enduring tale follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the complexities of adolescence, love, and family bonds.Meet Meg, the nurturing eldest sister who dreams of luxury; Jo, the spirited and independent writer; Beth, the gentle soul with a hea...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.The three Dashwood sisters move to a cottage in Devon with their widowed mother. There, they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The older sister, Elinor, is more s...

**This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.A timeless novel about the quest for knowledge and enlightenment**Siddhartha is an insightful glimpse into the human soul, a classic novel of discovery, and a literary exploration of the true nature of purpose and spirituality. Set during the time of the Buddha, the novel tells the story of a wealthy Brahmin who, plagued by a soul-deep discontentment, leaves his life of ease in order to seek out a sense of dee...

**This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.A new edition of the beloved spiritual classic**Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a timeless classic, a guiding light of spiritual fiction that has shaped the hearts and souls of readers since it was first published in 1923. Translated into more than 40 languages around the globe, The Prophet is an inspirational work of art, a thought-provoking glimpse into the human heart, and transformational spiritual...

The astonishing true story that changed America.In 1841, Solomon Northup was a free Black man living with his family in New York when he was deceived, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the American South. For the next twelve years, he endured unimaginable cruelty, hardship, and injustice while struggling to preserve his dignity, identity, and hope for freedom.First published in 1853, 12 Years a Slave is one of the most powerful and influential fi...