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When Barbara Pym died in 1980, she left a considerable amount of unpublished material. This volume contains an early novel, Civil to Strangers, three novellas and an autobiographical essay, 'Finding a Voice', Pym's only written comment on her writing career.

Considered one of Twain's most important short works, The Mysterious Stranger tells the story of the devil coming to a medieval village in the persona of a beautiful, lovable, yet exasperatingly amoral young man. Befriending a small group of boys, Satan exhibits strange charm, compassion, and indifference as the tale comes to a surprising comclusion.

JIMMY “JIMBO” DOYLE, is a trailer-trash Floridian, on the road to obscurity. His politically incorrect comments and sexual escapades make him one of the most reckless protagonists of our morally and ethically-twisted times. Desperate and broke, he devises a plan to rent rooms in repossessed mobile-homes to the nation’s unwanted registered sex offenders. Despite his bi-polar, serial marrying mother’s every attempt to sabotage his success, Jimbo’s brainchild sparks an industry that makes him one of the richest and most hated men in America.

In this delightfully inventive series of short solo sketches, an eclectic range of unusual individuals find themselves cheerfully engaging in a deeply un-British activity: chatting to a stranger. And in each scenario, the silent recipient of their confidences is the listener themselves. They may be a stranger you thought you knew, a stranger you've just met, or the only stranger in a room full of friends. But whatever the situation, they all want to open their hearts to us - and they're not shy about sharing.

Set in Depression-era Savannah, Georgia, THE FRENCH STRANGER tells the story of Fred Dumas—a woman's pleasure specialist—who unknowingly kills Bunny Meyers, and is being hunted by two hit men set on him by her husband, a wealthy man who is running for mayor. This culminates into a cascade of dizzying absurdities that touch on a wide range of topics including: quantum and time theory, reincarnation, parallel universes, nirvana, baseball, World War I, chicken boxing, voodoo, Chick-O-Sticks, Ragnarök, and it answers the age-old question: if man made the chicken, did the chicken also make man?

When Ada set up her own PR firm from a coffee shop, she didn't expect to meet journalist Fraser. Also working there daily, he soon becomes a friend. Reporting on interesting things to do around Edinburgh, Fraser ropes Ada into accompanying him on his assignments. As they work side-by-side Ada can't help but notice how attractive Fraser is, and how well they get along. But, Ada has been chatting to a guy she met on an Agatha Christie fan fiction site, and she can't stop wondering about him. His interests are the same as hers, and the anonymity helps them both be more honest and open.

Logan and Jax met on Reddit. Shocking, they know. Now they're engaged, and exploring the best and worst of Reddit for your entertainment pleasure. God help us all.

Explore the world of wit and humor in 'The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories' by Mark Twain, where each story offers a delightful blend of satire, absurdity, and social commentary. This audiobook presents a collection of Twain's short stories that take a humorous look at various aspects of American society, from the follies of human nature to the quirks of small-town life. With Twain's trademark storytelling, you'll be transported to a world of clever twists, unforgettable characters, and biting humor.

A true crime, spook spook, all things creepy podcast. Hosted by Fatina & Brii, two bad bitches with a questionable sense of humor.

The world is a weird and strange place filled with wonder and mystery. Join Weird and Stranger on our journey through the unknown and help us better understand our world.

STRANGER GIGS - Il lato “strange” dello showbiz. Storie vere di tour e concerti vissute dai veri, verissimi, protagonisti dello showbiz: non gli artisti, ma i lavoratori dello spettacolo. Perchè la parte migliore di un iceberg, non è la punta. Perchè, alla fine… Siamo Noi lo Show Biz. Una produzione Adotta un Fonico e Dagli un Lavoro Vero e MILK - Minds In a Lovely Karma. www.adottaunfonico.it www.milkstudios.it/produzioni

When was the last time you chatted with a stranger? Humorist Matt Haze shares the conversations he has with the unique strangers he meets around the world in 5ish minute episodes. Matt’s delightful mix of fun, comedy, and heartfelt life stories is a quick, uplifting escape that reminds us what makes us all human. matthaze.substack.com

'LOVE, STRANGER' EXPLORES THE UNLIKELY, RANDOM, AND SEEMINGLY-FATED INTERACTIONS BETWEEN STRANGERS. This is a space to thank the woman who asked if you were okay; to tell the attractive guy at the train station that you fell in love with him for an instant, and to express how f*cking bewildered you were at the man with two pet parrots on his shoulders and was convinced you were a tree nymph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Strangers is a seriously, comedic podcast hosted by myself, AR. This podcast is intended to be a fun, open-minded talk between myself and strangers. Episodes will dive into the lives of various strangers from different backgrounds, experiences and journeys including yours truly, me. There will be moments of happiness and sadness but you, strangers, will not be short of laughs.Be sure to check me out on Instagram (HelloStrangersPodcast), X/Twitter (whatever we call it) and YouTube!

3 outcast high schoolers cursed with powers face supernatural forces in a small mountain town. Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Stranger Things, and Fringe. There is a town called Pineforge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA. It seems small and quaint at first but if you spend enough time there and keep your eyes open you’ll realize something strange is brewing under the surface and in the pines that surround the town. Follow the exploits of 4 unusual high school students as ...

A steamy, best-selling tale of Long Island lust, written as a daring literary hoax by Newsday columnist Mike McGrady and two dozen of his colleagues. For talk show host Gillian Blake, the suburbs have long been a paradise. On the radio, she and her husband are Gilly and Billy, local media stars and "New York’s Sweethearts of the Air". At home they’re the envy of their neighbors. Only in the bedroom is their life less than perfect. When Gillian learns that her husband has a mistress, she takes revenge the only way she can. With each lover she takes, her lust multiplies.