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"indeed, I have sometimes fancied since that the flower-garden, to which the only access from the castle was through his rooms, was designed in order to give me exercise and employment under his own eye."

What is it that makes his fall in love? Is it a pretty face? A fancy title? An obligation? In this Elizabeth Gaskell tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.

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"I experienced a sentiment half of horror, half of remorse, for the crime of which I had been guilty; but ... the soul remained untouched."

Who among us hasn't had a moment where we act before we think? Whether it's an impulse to hug or an impulse to yell, the mystery lies in whether the regret that follows impulsive actions, is enough to drive change. In this H.P. Lovecraft tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.

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""I was wounded at that remark and told him so somewhat sharply."

What do we owe others, especially our friends from long ago? Whether the willingness to help comes from kindness, sympathy, or obligation, the impact of the decision to assist can have a lifelong impact. In this Guy de Maupassant tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.

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"I experienced a sentiment half of horror, half of remorse, for the crime of which I had been guilty; but ... the soul remained untouched."

Who among us hasn't had a moment where we act before we think? Whether it's an impulse to hug or an impulse to yell, the mystery lies in whether the regret that follows impulsive actions, is enough to drive change. In this Edgar Alan Poe tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.

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"The next evening, at about the same hour... and again the mysterious phenomenon occurred..."

Society has so many unspoken rules, but should all the rules be followed? And if so, then at what cost? In this short story by Ambrose Bierce, readers are invited to reflect on their own community's unspoken rules. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Bierce's words and invites you to question your own neighborly behavior.

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"Will you say that I am mad?"

What is madness? In this beloved story, Poe invites readers to question their own ideas of when exactly we cross the line. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Poe's words and invites you to question the unimaginable.

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" You kill everybody that is fool enough to care anythin’ about you... "

What is our obligation to love they neighbor? In this short story by Mary Wilkins Freeman (best known for Pembroke), readers are invited to question their own ideas of when help becomes hinderance. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Freeman's words and invites you to question your own selflessness.

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Looking for a good book? These classic gothic tales have held audience interest for decades (some over a century), but are they useful beyond just a spine tingling scare? Join host Rae Wilson as she reads aloud the story of the week and then explores each stories deeper meanings afterward.

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