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The inimitable Richard Jury returns in a thrilling tale of mystery, madness, and mistaken identity Three months have passed since Richard Jury was left bereft and guilt- ridden after his lover's tragic auto accident, and he is now more wary than ever. He is deeply suspicious when requested on a...

In The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully weaves a tale of psychological horror and guilt. The story follows a man’s descent into madness as he recounts his disturbing actions toward his once-beloved pet, a black cat, and the terrifying consequences that follow. As his grip on reality slips, the lines between the natural and supernatural blur, leading to a chilling conclusion that will haunt the listener long after the story ends.

Who killed Sir Crispin Gibbons? A wedding invitation and news of mischief that could be murder, takes Lennox to the Earl of Bloxford's country pile. He soon finds himself in a world of purloined artworks, forgeries and a priceless Bloxford Beauty. But who are the Bloxford Beauties? And why are they the focal point around which swirls death? Lennox must confront life-long friends, unscrupulous artists and dealers to finally unravel a plot so complex that even his old adversary, Chief Inspector Swift of Scotland Yard, is befuddled.

Talk about mixed doubles... Justin's ex is on the executive team for the pickleball tournament series he’s hosting. And she’s bringing her new celebrity boyfriend on the tour. He needs a doubles partner off the court—stat. Enter Sam: prickly, private, and the last person you’d expect to agree to fake date anyone. But she’s got a killer poker face, a solid paddle grip, and zero interest in real romance. Which makes her the perfect fake girlfriend. The plan? Keep it casual. Fake some chemistry. Win the tournament—and the breakup optics.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the dark world of Edgar Allan Poe, where crime and madness intertwine in a terrifying web, a mysterious black cat appears. This extraordinary creature becomes a symbol of evil and curse, and its presence in the protagonist’s life leads to shocking...

"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. An unnamed narrator suffering with alcoholism has a strong affection for pets, until he perversely turns to abusing them. In a drunken rage, he hangs his beloved black cat from a tree. He soon finds another black cat but develops a hatred for it as well. When he attempts to kill it with an axe, his wife stops him – and the narrator murders her instead, concealing the body behind a brick wall. But the cat, accidentally walled in with the corpse, alerts the police with its shrieking cry.

FROM ONE OF JAPAN'S GREATEST CRIME WRITERS—THE AUTHOR OF THE HONJIN MURDERS: Nothing at The Black Cat Café is as it seems . . . In order to solve this sensational stand-alone murder mystery, scruffy detective Kosuke Kindaichi will have to untangle a complex web of love, jealousy, and betrayal...

When a mysterious entity grants a man who died a chance to be a hero in another life in a fantasy world, he cannot believe his luck. The one condition: he must fight the demon king if he shows up during his new iteration. He accepts and…Wakes in the body of a young female wolf beastkin named Lucia haunted by the memory of orcs ravaging her town. Not the rebirth he was hoping for.

Seven ingeniously reinvented fairy tales that play out with astonishing consequences in the modern world, from one of today’s finest short story writers—MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellow Kelly Link, bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Get in Trouble Finding seeds of...

In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed. Black Cat 2-1 is the story of one pilot who made it home and the valiant men he served with who risked their lives for the troops on the ground. Bob Ford invites listeners into the Huey helicopters he flew on more than 1,000 missions when he and his men dared to protect and rescue. For those whose voices were silenced in that faraway place or who have never told their stories, he creates a tribute that plays like a thriller, captures the humor of men at war, and resounds with respect for those who served with honor.

Alan has it all: a loving wife, a beautiful daughter, a decent job, a nice home... But he also has his addictions. And then there's the black cat. He's sure it's been stalking him ever since he accidentally ran over it in his car just a few nights ago...

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic psychological horror story about guilt, violence, and madness. Told as a dark confession, it follows a narrator whose cruelty and paranoia lead to terrifying consequences. The story is one of Poe’s most famous explorations of the unstable mind and the horror hidden within ordinary life.

Lucia is all grown up and now a knight for The Maidens, but life as the only beastkin knight is far from easy. When Lucia receives her first mission, she meets the second reincarnator that The Voice sent after her, Daric and his small band of knights. Their mission? They want to set out and investigate rumors of a blood anchor. Their mission eventually leads Lucia and the others into the Wild Kingdom, the kingdom for beastkin, where Lucia is reunited with her long-lost twin sister. The Wild Kingdom is suffering from famine and scarce prey to hunt.

"Be the biggest, baddest witch in town so no one ever dares bully you again." That was her grandmother's advice and it's been Emberlyn's law since she was a child. It's kept the local coven at bay - until now... They're furious she won't give up Black Willow Manor, her grandmother's prized home...

Lucia can't ignore it any longer. Growing up as an orphan, Lucia must deal with her future. After learning she's hit puberty, she's determined to prove herself and win as much freedom for herself as possible. She decides to compete in a tournament to become a knight, an achievement that no beastkin has ever attained before.

Willkommen im Black Kitten Club, einem Ort, an dem die Dunkelheit nicht nur Angst, sondern auch Liebe und Leidenschaft birgt. In diesem fesselnden Hörbuchsammelband erwarten dich vier Geschichten, die dich in die tiefsten Abgründe der menschlichen Seele führen und die Grenzen von Dominanz und Unterwerfung neu definieren. Band 1: YES, SIR. Jenny sucht einen Job, findet aber viel mehr als das – sie entdeckt eine Welt voller Schmerz und Zärtlichkeit unter der Führung von Rigga, einem Dom, der ihre verletzliche Seite ans Licht bringt.

The evil soul of a witch doctor lives on in the body of Simon, the great jungle beast who leads his human followers - the Panther People - in their orgies of lust and blood. Now the innocent Martin family, George, Peg, and their beautiful daughter, Jenny, on vacation, will stumble upon this gruesome cult, trapped in a desert nightmare of terror and death - waiting. In the quiet wasteland, the sound of their own pulses will be all they can hear.

Sabrina has never been the superstitious type. Still, when she moves to Lavender, Texas to write her first novel and help her Aunt Rowe manage her vacation rental business, Sabrina can't avoid listening to the rumors that a local black cat is a jinx - especially after the stray in question leads her directly to the scene of a murder. The deceased turns out to be none other than her Aunt Rowe's awful cousin Bobby Joe Flowers, a known cheat and womanizer who had no shortage of enemies.

Cassel comes from a family of curse workers—people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, by the slightest touch of their hands. And since curse work is illegal, they’re all criminals. Many become mobsters and con artists. But not Cassel. He hasn’t got magic...

'A beautifully written cat's-eye view of some 120 years of history. Prepare to be enchanted.' SIMON BRETT, author of the Mrs Pargeter series Early morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles...