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Dive into the nuances of language and the art of communication with "Write it Right," a podcast that celebrates the intricacies of English expression. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases witty critiques and insightful alternatives to commonly misunderstood phrases and grammatical faux pas. This rotating collection invites listeners to engage with the evolution of language, exploring how style and taste have shifted over time. It's not just about correcting errors; it's a unique exploration of how words shape our thoughts and culture. With every episode, discover the ...

Delve into the eerie and fascinating universe of "Fiend's Delight," where macabre tales and unsettling themes intertwine to captivate the imagination. This podcast presents a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore the darker facets of human experience, from the grotesque to the absurd. Each episode invites listeners to encounter a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of short stories that may provoke laughter, discomfort, or intrigue. With a focus on the uncanny and the bizarre, this series offers unique explorations that challenge perceptions and evoke a sense of wonder about ...

Delve into the intricacies of language and the human experience with "Devil's Dictionary," a podcast that pairs the wit of satire with a keen observation of society's quirks. Drawing inspiration from the sardonic definitions that challenge conventional wisdom, this rotating collection invites listeners to explore a wide array of audiobooks that dissect human behavior with humor and insight. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, allowing for a fresh perspective on the absurdities and ironies that pervade our lives. This is not a single story, but rather a series of unique explorations...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Stanley Fleming is a healthy, hard-nerved man with no patience for fancies — yet he sits before his physician unable to explain the dread that grips him each night. For when sleep takes him, a great white dog pads silently into his room and watches...

Some of the most chilling and macabre tales in the English language can be attributed to American journalist and short story writer Ambrose Bierce. His books include "Can Such Things Be: Tales of Horror and the Supernatural," as well as "The Devil's Dictionary." He also penned scathing views of frontier life and its lawlessness, and the most caustic threatises of war. "In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians" represents Bierce's short stories written in and around the time of the Civil War. These include "A Horseman in the Sky, " "Chickamauga, " "The Applicant, " "A Holy Terror, ...

Explore the unsettling dynamics of familial conflict and moral ambiguity suggested by the chilling title. This podcast delves into themes of betrayal, guilt, and the dark complexities of human relationships. The stories featured examine the fraught emotions and ethical dilemmas that arise when family bonds are pushed to their limits. Each week, tune in to hear a different full-length audiobook that captures these intense narratives, offering diverse perspectives and styles from various authors and time periods. This rotating collection is perfect for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of...

Explore the complex interplay of language, irony, and human nature suggested by this intriguing title. This podcast brings you a collection of audiobooks that dive into the nuances of satire, wit, and the often contradictory facets of life. Each week, a new audiobook is featured, offering a fresh perspective from various authors and periods, ensuring a diverse listening experience. This is not a single narrative but a series that spans different eras and styles, perfect for those who seek to challenge their perspectives, gain insight, or simply enjoy the clever use of language. Stay curious as...

Carcosa is a fictional land that first appeared in Bierce’s 1886 story “An Inhabitant of Carcosa” (included in this collection), and later is appeared Robert W. Chambers’s The King in Yellow. It has since been used by many other fantasy and horror writers and poets. This collection explores Carcosa and other fictional cities found in nineteenth-century poetry and short stories. The works of these classic and innovative writers are given new life, and a new generation of listeners will have the chance to voyage to Carcosa … and beyond.

"El monje y la hija del verdugo" es una una novela gótica, en la que prima el misterio y lo sobrenatural. La novela narra el amor prohibido y fatal que siente un joven monje franciscano, llamado Ambrosius, por una muchacha, Benedicta. Ambrosius, junto con otros dos monjes franciscanos, es enviado por sus superiores al monasterio de Berchtesgaden, cerca de la ciudad de Salzburgo. Ya casi al final de su viaje se topan con un cadalso, de cuya horca pende un ajusticiado.

En español neutro, un clásico de la literatura de horror y misterio. El aceite de perro es un tratamiento tradicional para muchas enfermedades. Por un accidente feliz, los ingredientes se cambian un poco y el resultado es mas satisfactorio de lo esperado.

Familiarize-se com alguns dos mais importantes filósofos do século XX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Emil Cioran, Gaston Bachelard, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Ambrose Bierce, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Ambrose Bierce é um escritor e jornalista americano, não muito conhecido em França. É conhecido principalmente como o autor do Dicionário do Diabo e de contos de humor negro, muitas vezes pertencentes ao género fantasia. Bierce escreveu quase uma centena de contos, muito frequentemente sobre a morte do indivíduo e o seu absurdo. Nomeadamente os contos da colecção Morts violentes, uma colecção de contos curtos sobre os horrores da Guerra Civil.

Bierce está a la altura de Poe, Lovecraft y Maupassant en el panteón de ilustres del género terrorífico. Fue un maestro en la recreación de tensas atmósferas desasosegantes en medio de las cuales detona repentinamente un horror «físico», absorbente y feroz.

Bierce está a la altura de Poe, Lovecraft y Maupassant en el panteón de ilustres del género terrorífico. Fue un maestro en la recreación de tensas atmósferas desasosegantes en medio de las cuales detona repentinamente un horror "físico", absorbente y feroz.

Ambrose Gwinett Bierce nació el 24 de junio de 1842 en Ohio, Estados Unidos. De padres granjeros, Ambrose fue el décimo de 13 hijos. Luchó en la Guerra Civil Estadounidense, llegando al grado de comandante.

Ambrose Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short-story writer, and satirist, who wrote many chilling stories of the supernatural. "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot" is one of his best.

Known for his wit and sardonic humor, Ambrose Bierce wrote horror with the intensity of Edgar Allan Poe. Many think Bierce outdid Poe in the genre. Included are nine short stories: "The Eyes of the Panther", "A Watcher by the Dead", "The Death of Halpin Frayser", "The Suitable Surroundings", "An Adventure at Brownville", "Moxon's Master", "Mysterious Disappearances", "The Famous Gilson Bequest", and "The Secret of Macarger's Gulch".

During the American Civil War, a man stands on a railroad bridge about to be hanged. At the last minute, the rope breaks - or does it? This much-anthologized short story was adapted into one of the most popular episodes of The Twilight Zone.

A sentry falls asleep at his post, leading to dire consequences. This is a classic tale about the terrible cost of the Civil War, which divided entire families.

Ambrose Bierce's short stories are generally held to be among the best of the 19th century. He wrote realistically of the terrible things he had seen in the war in such stories as An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge ( also available from Audible ) and Chickamauga. In Chickamauga, he gives a vivid description, through the eyes of a child, of the aftermath of a Civil War battle. The reason for the child's unusual reaction to the scene is revealed in a startling conclusion.