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Seventeen-year-old David Balfour's villainous uncle has him kidnapped in order to steal his inheritance. David escapes only to fall into the dangerous company of rebels who are resisting British redcoats in the Scottish highlands...

When Jim Hawkins picks up the oilskin packet from Captain Flint's sea chest and finds a treasure map, he is catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. As cabin-boy on the ship Hispaniola, with its crew of treacherous pirates led by Long John Silver, Jim finds himself in a world of villains and...

Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Pavilion on the Links is a masterwork of gothic adventure and romantic suspense—often hailed as one of the earliest modern thrillers. First published in 1880, this gripping tale follows a solitary wanderer who discovers two mysterious occupants hiding from assassins in a desolate seaside house. As the storm rages outside, secrets unfold within, revealing a past that refuses to stay buried.

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Dive into the chilling world of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. Follow the journey of London lawyer Utterson as he becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the dark secret behind Edward Hyde, the enigmatic protege of his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll. What begins as a suspicion of blackmail spirals into a horrifying revelation about the duality of human nature. In the gripping final chapter, Jekyll‚s ‚òfull statement of the case‚ reveals the depths of his experiments and the tragic consequences of...

Dr. Henry Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the same person. The townspeople do not know this, but inside Dr. Jekyll's laboratory, a serum has been concocted that enables the doctor to transform into a much darker person. The doctor struggles with this transformation and is torn between continuing to drink the serum and trying to recover into normality.

David Balfour discovers that his uncle is not the oldest son but that his father was actually the eldest and that he then is the rightful heir of his father's estate. His uncle is miserly and deceitful and after failing to have David fall off an unfinished staircase, he then arranges to have him kidnapped. David has a long and treacherous voyage on the boat he was taken by. After crashing upon an island, he survives and ultimately makes his way back to his uncle's house.

This audiobook is about the search for a treasure on a remote island. There’s plenty of rum, seaman talk, treasure maps, and intrigue in this seafaring adventure.

Dive into the eerie and enchanting tale of The Bottle Imp by Robert Louis Stevenson. This captivating story follows Keawe, a Hawaiian man who acquires a mysterious bottle that grants its owner unimaginable wealth and power—but at a perilous cost. Bound by a sinister condition, the bottle holds a malevolent imp, and selling it for less than it was purchased is the only escape from its curse. As Keawe’s fortunes rise, he must confront the ultimate moral dilemma: how far will he go to rid himself of the bottle’s dark influence?

In The Body Snatcher, Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the dark and chilling world of grave robbing in 19th-century Scotland. The story follows Fettes, a medical student, and his involvement in the gruesome practice of exhuming bodies for anatomical study. As Fettes becomes increasingly entangled in the sinister deeds of his associate, Mr. Macfarlane, the tale takes a suspenseful turn that explores guilt, fear, and the horrors of conscience.

This collection of 64 short poems has become a classic work of children’s literature. The poems are written from the point of view of a child. The author brilliantly recaptures the magical world of childhood innocence, in which the most mundane of experiences can become a source of wonder...

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrated by Christian Neale, is a classic tale of good and evil, exploring the duality of human nature. Set against the eerie backdrop of foggy Victorian London, this psychological thriller delves into the life of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, who secretly unleashes his darker, violent alter-ego, Mr. Edward Hyde.

Treasure Island is a timeless classic of adventure and piracy, following the young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a thrilling quest for buried treasure. Along the way, Jim encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including the enigmatic Long John Silver, a one-legged pirate with his own mysterious agenda. The story is filled with excitement, danger, and the spirit of adventure as Jim navigates treacherous seas, mutiny, and a battle for the ultimate pirate prize.

La clásica novela de aventuras escrita por el escocés Robert Louis Stevenson, adaptada y leída por Lorenzo Silva para ser disfrutada en audiolibro. Jim Hawkins, un joven que vive con su madre en la taberna Almirante Benbow, ha de ir a explorar una isla que esconde un tesoro, pues un tal...

Dans les ruelles brumeuses du Londres victorien, le brillant mais tourmenté Dr Henry Jekyll mène une expérience audacieuse pour explorer les profondeurs de la nature humaine. En créant une potion mystérieuse, il libère son alter ego maléfique, le redoutable Mr. Edward Hyde, une incarnation des pulsions les plus sombres. Tandis que Hyde sème le chaos et la terreur, Jekyll se trouve de plus en plus piégé dans ce jeu dangereux, incapable de contrôler la bête qu’il a réveillée. Mais la vérité derrière cette double identité est plus terrifiante que tout ce que ses amis pouvaient imaginer.

This collection of tales transports the listener to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind—or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each comes to life in this vivid rendition.

The disturbing Mr. Hyde is making his repugnant presence known in late 19th Century London. But punishment for his vile acts are always parried by the good, and well-respected, Dr. Jekyll. Soon, the secret relationship between the two men will be revealed.

Conversación con una momia, El corazón delator, El sistema del Dr Tarr y el profesor Fether (Poe). Del más allá, El modelo de Pickman (Lovecraft). El ladrón de cadáveres, Markheim (Stevenson) El caballo invisible, La habitación que silbaba, La puerta del monstruo (Hodgson)

In a fog-wreathed London, the respected Dr. Jekyll’s experiments on the dual nature of man unleash a brute that feels no moral restraint or remorse. Although excited by this freedom, Jekyll discovers that he is unable to control the power of his vicious alter ego, and is faced with shameful discovery or ignominious death. Haunting and thrilling, this atmospheric fable is one of the world’s greatest short stories.