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"Straordinariamente simile all'Albero della Conoscenza nell'Eden era quel Polo Nord: tutto il resto della terra era aperto e offerto all'uomo... ma 'quello' invece rimaneva nascosto e vietato; come quando un padre posa la mano sulla testa del figlio e gli dice: "Non qui, figlio mio; puoi andare dove ti pare, ma non qui".

Adam Jeffson is the first man to ever reach the North Pole but, south of him, a deadly purple vapor spreads, passing over the world and wiping out all living creatures. The sole survivor on Earth, Adam embarks on an epic journey across the silent and devastated planet, piecing together a life from the flotsam and jetsam of his former existence. The Purple Cloud serves as one of Adam’s journals, and in it he documents his lonely adventures, his descent into madness, and his suspicion that this fatal event was no random act of nature: His survival was no accident.

In 'Prince Zaleski,' M. P. Shiel introduces a detective like no other. Nestled in his lavish, antique-filled residence, Zaleski navigates a world of mystery and intrigue. Surrounded by relics from the past, including a mummy and ancient tomes of forgotten knowledge, he tackles perplexing cases that leave others stumped. Combining sharp logical reasoning with a deep understanding of history and lore, Zaleski uncovers truths hidden in the shadows of time. As he deciphers clues and confronts the bizarre, listeners will be drawn into a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. This ...

Long before nuclear war, climate catastrophe, and zombie outbreaks became staples of modern fiction, visionary writers were imagining the end of civilization in startlingly original ways. Apocalypse Then brings together six pioneering classics of apocalyptic and cosmic horror literature...

Venture into a realm where isolation meets the surreal, and the boundaries of reality blur beneath an ominous purple haze. This podcast delves into themes of exploration, existential dread, and the unknown consequences of human ambition, inviting listeners to reflect on the fragility of life and the cosmos. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of narratives that traverse the depths of human psychology and the mysteries of the universe. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions of solitude, survival, and...

One night during his regular rambles, Mérimée stumbles upon a mysterious woman who invites him home to her place. They enter a big, dark but luxuriously furnished room and they spend the whole night having dinner and talking. However things take a turn to the strange when the eery lady starts talking about death and tombs. Mérimée realises that his companion is not an ordinary woman and that he is in danger. Will he get himself out of there alive or will Xélucha drag him with her to the underworld? B. J.

What will happen if you hear the bell of St. Sépulcre? According to the local small town folks, dangers and even death may follow. When a stranger enters the town, he is warned by the locals not to follow a certain path because it could be dangerous. It is believed that a strange and scary woman wanders the woods and terrorises whomever crosses her path. Will the traveler dare to enter the woods? What awaits him there? Find the answers in "The Bell of St. Sépulcre". B. J.

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic realm of Prince Zaleski, where the allure of mystery and the intricacies of deduction reign supreme. This podcast invites you to explore a captivating collection of audiobooks that delve into the mind of an eccentric detective whose adventures are steeped in the arcane and the bizarre. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, allowing listeners to unravel perplexing cases that intertwine the extraordinary with the obscure. With a focus on peculiar habits, historical references, and the delicate dance of deduction often overshadowed by narcotic ...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Clifford Samuel. This definitive recording includes an introduction by John Sutherland. The Purple Cloud tells the grandly bleak story of Adam Jeffson: the first man to reach the North Pole and the last man left alive on earth. A...