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"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a mesmerizing tale of vanity, corruption, and the consequences of indulgence. Set in Victorian London, it follows the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful due to a Faustian bargain. As Dorian descends into a life of hedonism and moral decay, the portrait becomes a haunting reflection of his inner darkness, leading to a chilling climax that explores the limits of beauty, morality, and the pursu ...
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Read the Damn Book is a collection of all the classic books you feel you should read but don't have time. Join professional audiobook narrator, Jen Smith, as she reads the most well known books in the world, in easy to listen to short chapters. Season 1 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Season 2 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Season 3 - Mrs Dalloway - coming soon! Jen@jensmithnarrator.co.uk
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Curl up and relax as I read you a spooky bed time story! Join me in enjoying the soothing, although somewhat unnerving, sounds of all that goes bump in the night.From ghosts in the bayou to serial killers in the 90s, we've got everything you need to be scared to sleep! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Amanda Seyfried (Letters to Juliet, Mamma Mia!), Shiloh Fernandez (Skateland), Max Irons (Dorian Gray) and director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen) discuss the making of Red Riding Hood. Moderated by TV presenter, Jenni Falconer, at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London.
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The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, Mary Shelley, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way. Support the show and Join the Book Club https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads
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Literary critics see Arthur Machen’s works as a significant part of the late Victorian revival of the gothic novel and the decadent movement of the 1890s, bearing direct comparison to the themes found in contemporary works like Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. The White People is a highly influential horror story of a young girl’s discovery of ancient magic. It was written in the late 1890 ...
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Character Reveal

Character Reveal

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People do and create all kinds of interesting things, but these folks are more than just their creations. Dom and Steph, bloggers and loving critics of all things nerdy, talk to people who do cool stuff with a focus on getting to know those people better.
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Actor Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray, Stardust) and director Nick Hamm (Godsend, The Hole) discuss their new film, Killing Bono -- a comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980's music scene whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper in to the shadows. Moderated by Chris Hewitt from Empire magazine.
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This is a show where my sister Belle and I talk about different bookish content. Topics include recent read talks, book to movie comparisons, bad retellings of classic stories, and more. New episode releases every other Sunday!
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Portrait of Knox

Christina Knox

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Welcome to the Portrait of Knox Podcast! The podcast where I read The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde out loud every other week. Why am I doing this? To practice doing different voices so I can be a good DM for my friends when I run my D&D campaign! And because I've wanted to read this book for over six years now. I also provide a mid-episode segment I like to call "The Whiskey Corner" where I try local spirits and give my layman's take on them- however I include a sober episode option ...
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.
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Romantic Rebels' Renaissance

Frederic Bruhin-Price

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A music podcast for romantic and rebels, for tinkers, thinkers and drinkers, in the spirit of Coleridge and Byron. For people seeking freedom within you and without you, through music and conversation with kindred spirits. Music to cry to, music to laugh at, music to love... MUSIC TO FEEL! You don't have to smoke opium or have a pet bear to be like Byron. Just breathe in some fresh air and shut off the world when you hear a song you like
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ABC Mystery Time

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ABC Mystery Time came on the air late enough in the Golden Age of Radio that all of the episodes should have survived. This is doubly sad because it was such a terrific program. The network and its affiliates tinkered with the title of the program at times, calling it Masters Of Mystery, Mystery Time Classics, and just plain old Mystery Time. The official name of the program, hosted by Don Dowd, was always ABC Mystery Time. The program did have enough to attract some serious star power, incl ...
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First Things THRST

Mike Thurston

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‘First Things THRST’ is a weekly masterclass that explores the secrets and experiences of entrepreneurs and content creators from across the globe. Each episode is unfiltered and guided by the premise of leaving no stone unturned, which is accountable for the deep discussions into the backgrounds, hardships and confessions of my guests. My goal is simple, to share insights and fresh perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, success and fitness. Join me on this exciting adventure, and I'm ...
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Lord Henry learns about Dorian’s tragic past and becomes fascinated with Dorian, setting his sights on influencing him. Lord Henry goes to dine at the home of Lady Agatha where several guests, including Dorian, have gathered. Lord Henry appalls the guests with his selfishness and hedonism,…
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Dorian Gray seems to be just as h…
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This relaxing reading from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde will help you fall asleep fast! Read in a whisper or calm reading style, it contains some spooky elements and is a fun listen for Halloween or any time of year. Dorian Gray possesses a portrait with a mysterious power. As he is lured into a whirlwind of luxury and temptation, an e…
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Up In The Air, boring or not, is this week’s question. Why do I find this movie interesting, and why does Valerie find it boring? Could the answer lie in Ryan Bingam’s character arc (and does he have one)? Could it lie in the small amount of exposition? Or could it be that George Clooney movies are boring? One thing is certain: this episode is the …
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Alright, we're catching up so bare with us! We got game updates about both Mario and Sonic, Magic the Gathering is doing stuff, we wrap up the Halloween season and just have some good chitter chatter. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Vampithrillic" (Just Coffee - https://http://ocremix.org/) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcast…
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Fall asleep quickly with this calm reading from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! Read in a whisper or quiet voice, you can dream of Mr. Scrooge and those he encounters in this famous Christmas story. This classic tale, set in Victorian England, follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he confronts his past, present, and future on a transformati…
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! While Dorian sits for Basil’s painting, Lord Henry discusses his personal philosophy. Lord Henry speaks with Dorian about the fading qualities of youth and beauty, urging Dorian to live life to the fullest. Dorian curses the fact that while his portrait will never grow old, he himself will…
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Basil Hallward, a renowned artist…
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Joining me today for an unfiltered conversation about transformation, sales mastery, and leadership is Andy Elliot, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built a 9-figure business empire after starting from nothing. Beginning his journey as a car salesman at 18, Andy shattered industry records and managed to scale to over $1 million annually before revolut…
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Love is in the air! Better put on a respirator so you don't catch it. Limerence written by Shelby Novak TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. Click here to ask me anything anonymously LinkTree for all of my social media, YouTube, Patreon etc. Leave me a voice mail! (323) 546-8764 Ad Free version available on Patr…
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 6 Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY…
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! The novel begins in the London home of Basil Hallward, an artist who shares his latest painting with the clever and scandalous Lord Henry. Basil describes how he met Dorian Gray and since has become an object of obsession for Basil. As Lord Henry recalls having heard the name Dorian Gray f…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 61, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:The final chapter closes all of the stor…
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This movie is almost entirely exposition, and while this isn't an approach I'd recommend for novelists, I can't imagine telling this particular story any other way. You might say that ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is the exception that proves the rule. Master storyteller, William Goldman, pulls it off and that means there's a whole lot we can learn about…
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Fall asleep quickly with this calm reading from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen! Read in a whisper or quiet voice, you can have pleasant dreams of Regency England and Mr. Darcy. This timeless novel, set in early 19th-century England, revolves around the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the wealthy, aloof Mr. Darcy. In a society highly concerned wit…
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! The Preface is a series of epigrams highlighting Wilde’s aesthetic philosophy. Thanks for listening, and see you next time. Follow Read the Damn Book Podcast on socials: X, Instagram Don't forget to subscribe or follow on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Check out jensm…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 60, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Mr Darcy and Elizabeth are out on anothe…
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Joining us today is Vadim Fedotov, former elite athlete turned visionary entrepreneur and founder of Bioniq, a world leading supplement brand that tailors to your individual health needs. Reaching extraordinary success, Bioniq has managed to attract the likes of some of the world's greatest athletes, such as Diogo Dalot & Cristiano Ronaldo. novatio…
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In the intro is an update from me for those wondering what happened to me last week ❤️ Join us as we discover the horrors of one of the worst alleged killers of our time- The Blood Countess- Elizabeth Bathory, and the horrors she left behind. Narration by Jon Grilz (Featuring Danielle Hewitt and Joe Stofko) Script by Jeff Whitehead Intro and Outro …
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 5 Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 59, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:In this chapter I cry while narrating so…
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Most stories are about change. However, there is also a place for stories when the protagonist doesn’t change. The outcomes can still be positive - just watch James Bond and Erin Brockovich! There are also stories where the protagonist doesn’t change, and the outcome is ambiguous. This movie combines an ethical dilemma with a constant character to …
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Do you want to fall asleep quickly? Try this spooky bedtime story, The Canterville Ghost, from famous author Oscar Wilde! Read in a relaxing whisper or calm reading style, this story will help you get to sleep no time. When the Otis family moves into Canterville Chase, they encounter Sir Simon, the resident ghost. The family's pragmatic and lighthe…
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The team is at full strength! There's Metaphor, and Bake Off, and Overwatch, and Twitter, and video game announcements? And then a political jumpscare! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Vampithrillic" (Just Coffee - https://http://ocremix.org/) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on Yo…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 58, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Darcy has come back to town, and early o…
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Hello fellow ink drinkers! Today Belle and I are going to be talking about the theories surrounding the passing of Edgar Allen Poe. Which of these theories do you think is the most likely? Let us know in the comments. Articles Cited: https://nkolakowski.medium.com/the-enduring-mystery-of-edgar-allan-poes-death-ef64c937fd0 https://www.smithsonianmag…
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 4 What John Rance had to Tell, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Watson …
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This reading from The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft will help you fall asleep fast! Read in a whisper or calm voice, it contains some spooky elements and is a fun listen for Halloween or any time of year. In The Call of Cthulhu, an ancient terror stirs beneath the ocean's depths, waiting to awaken. Through a series of cryptic accounts and fragm…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 57, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Elizabeth can think of nothing but her i…
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As Melanie and I prepared for this episode one question kept coming up ... Who is the protagonist? Melanie argues that the entire family is the protagonist, but I think that Olive (who is the Little Miss Sunshine contestant) is the protagonist. It's an interesting question and our discussion about it is even more interesting. If you're writing a mu…
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Hey, baton passing is happening, this time it's Dom & Eric doing the chatter. Most importantly, Alarmo the Nintendo Alarm Clock has been announced! Joker 2 didn't do so well, video games happened, anime was weird, and golly we have opinions! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Vampithrillic" (Just Coffee - https://http://ocremix.org/) Fin…
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Do you want to fall asleep quickly? Try these spooky ghost stories by Charles Dickens! Best known for A Christmas Carol and his other novels, discover these hidden gems, including The Signal-Man and The Trial for Murder! Read in a relaxing whisper or calm reading style, these stories will help you get to sleep no time. The Signal-Man: Set against t…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 56, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:One morning, about a week after Bingley’…
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Romance, selling your soul to the devil, an old spooky castle in the middle of a forest, a handsome stranger, hell itself, and a very unexpected twist. What more could you want from a scary story? The Spectre Bride written by William Harrison Ainsworth Click here to ask me anything anonymously TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF SHOW NOTES. MAY…
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 3 The Lauriston Gardens Mystery, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Holme…
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Welcome to Murphy and Sons Funeral Parlor. I hope you enjoy your visit. Headphones suggested. This guided meditation is for entertainment purposes only. Though these episodes have an overarching narrative, you don't need to be familiar with all parts to enjoy this nightmare Click here to ask me anything anonymously TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT BOT…
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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will help you fall asleep fast! It has some spooky elements and is a fun listen for Halloween or any time of year. Dr. Henry Jekyll harbors a shadowy secret in his laboratory. As he plunges into an experiment of passion and peril, a pe…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 55, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Mr Darcy has gone to London and has left…
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This season, I am focused on stories with negative or neutral character arcs. Sometimes, finding out what a character doesn’t want is the first step to discovery. On the surface, Cathy Whitaker has a perfect life. However, it’s a shallow life. Cathy’s choices are symbolically represented by her husband, Frank, and her gardener, Raymond. The two mal…
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Looking for a relaxing bedtime story? Try this calm reading! This set includes two ghost stories, The Lady and the Ghost, and The Mummy's Foot! Read in a relaxing whisper or calm reading style, these stories will help you get to sleep no time. The Lady and the Ghost by Rose Cecil O'Neill: In a quaint countryside cottage, a newlywed bride encounters…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 54, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:As soon as Bingley and Darcy leave, Eliz…
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Hello fellow ink drinkers! Today Belle has gone down a rabbit hole of watching videos of different creators talking about the state of Book Tok and how it seems to be creating a culture of anti-intellectualism. We had our own thoughts about this topic, so we wanted to weigh in. NOTE: No ill will is intended to any of these creators we have talked a…
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Dr. Steven Greer is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of UFOs, extraterrestrial intelligence and technologies, and initiating peaceful contact with interstellar civilizations. For over more than 35 years, Dr. Greer has provided briefings for senior government officials across the globe, conducted numerous media interviews, and …
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This special episode was written by kids 5-13! The perfect thing to listen to while carving pumpkins, driving around to look at Halloween decorations, or just to relax and sip some hot cocoa too! Note for adults: Though written by kids, you may want to give this a listen before you let your junior horror fan tune in. Just in case some of the storie…
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 2, The Science of Deduction, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:The next …
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