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The War of the Worlds, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H. G. Wells’s electrifying science-fiction masterpiece to life with gripping intensity and atmospheric storytelling. Her dynamic performance heightens the suspense and urgency of this groundbreaking tale, as mysterious cylinders fall from the sky and unleash a terrifying Martian invasion upon England. The story is brought to life with an easy-to-understand tone that captures the panic, awe, and resilience of ordinary people confronting extraordinary destruction. The War of the Worlds is more than a...

Grace Shelton has experienced her fair share of loss and trauma, but moving to Blairwood is her chance for a new beginning. For Trent Remington, going to college is a chance to break free of his overprotective parents and finally play basketball. When Grace collides into Trent by accident, she sees the last person she ever expected to find—the boy that's been haunting her dreams for the past two years. Trent might belong to another girl, but he can't seem to get the redhead with the sad eyes out of his mind no matter how hard he tries.

After dedicating her entire life to figure skating, Rei Mitchell-Nagasaki is ready for a little bit of normal. And what's more normal than attending college? Zane West has had a rough life, but he's found his way out of Ashton Heights and he isn't about to lose it all when the demons of his past come knocking at the door. Rei has one semester to show her father that she can have it all—a normal life and making it to the Winter Games—but it's not so easy when there is a broody hockey player standing in her way.

Listen to eight short stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings these dark timeless classics to life. This collection includes The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Raven and The Premature Burial.

I never expected to fall for my best friend's little sister, and I definitely didn't count on her breaking my heart. Jade Cole entered my life like a tornado, and I never saw her coming. I should have been strong enough to resist her. After all, she was forbidden, my best friend's little sister, and the bane of my existence. But the more she got under my skin, the harder it was to resist her. Until I couldn't fight back any longer. One kiss led to another, and the more I had her, the harder it was to let go. Then she dropped the bomb I never saw coming.

Life is changing fast for some of Blairwood's hottest football players. With just two more months until the end of their junior year, Hayden, Nixon, and their friends decide to spend their spring break in Hawaii and enjoy the last moments they have as college students. Their lives might soon change forever, but the bond they made at Blairwood will last a lifetime and so will their love. But when one of the boys decides to propose on vacation, the group will find themselves organizing an impromptu wedding.

The Time Machine, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H. G. Wells’s groundbreaking science-fiction classic to life with vivid, engaging storytelling that captures its sense of wonder, tension, and philosophical depth. This visionary tale transports listeners far into the future, where the Time Traveller encounters strange civilizations and confronts unsettling questions about progress, class, and humanity’s destiny. The Time Machine remains a timeless exploration of curiosity, consequence, and the power of imagination—an enduring classic that helped ...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth brings L. Frank Baum’s beloved fantasy to life with warm, expressive storytelling that captures the magic, humor, and heart of Dorothy’s journey. This timeless classic transports listeners to the dazzling Land of Oz, where courage, friendship, and self-discovery guide Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion along the yellow brick road. Experience the original story that has gone on to inspire many books, stage plays and the hit film Wicked.

Dans ce podcast je te parle de parentalité, de maternité et de la vie des femmes avec ma lumière. Sans tabou, sans bien pensance, j'aborde des sujets dont on ose discuter qu'entre soeurs ou entre copines. Parce que dire oui à tout n'est pas une option et qu'il est temps de retrouver le chemin du bon sens . Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"Langsam lehne ich mich noch weiter nach vorne und lege eine Hand auf seinen behaarten, festen Oberschenkel. Er stöhnt. Langsam lasse ich meine Hand weitergleiten..." Zu Beginn der Corona-Pandemie ist die neunzehnjährige Mireille auf Klassenfahrt in London. Bisher wurden nur wenige Fälle festgestellt, und kaum jemand ahnt, dass die Krise sich bald zuspitzen wird. Mireille denkt jedenfalls nicht an das Virus. Sie ist viel zu beschäftigt mit ihrer Sehnsucht nach dem Mathelehrer Klaus. Am Abend geht sie zu Klaus' Hotelzimmer mit dem Vorwand, ihre Abschlussnote zu besprechen.

The complete Gospel According to John from the Catholic approved Bible read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth. Listen to this easy-to-understand rendition of the life and miracles of Jesus, perfect for studying one chapter a day or as one piece of literature.

The complete Gospel According to Luke from the Catholic approved Bible read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth. Listen to this easy-to-understand rendition of the life of Jesus, perfect for studying one chapter a day or as one piece of literature.

The complete Gospel According to Matthew from the Catholic approved Bible read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth. Listen to this easy-to-understand rendition of the life of Jesus, perfect for studying one chapter a day or as one piece of literature.

Hear some of the most off-beat, little-known and quirky stories from history and culture from ancient Rome to around the world.

Lena, stets top-gestylte Dreifach-Mutter aus Potsdam. Defne, erfolgreiche Scheidungsanwältin aus Kreuzberg. Und Pola, Waisenkind und Erbin einer Rummelplatz-Schießbude. Drei Frauen, die nur eins gemeinsam haben: In ihnen brodelt es. Und zwar ganz gewaltig. Wenn die drei nicht schleunigst lernen, ihre Aggressionen in konstruktive Bahnen zu lenken, sieht es düster aus mit ihren Lebensplänen. So treffen sie eines Tages mehr oder weniger freiwillig im Wartezimmer von Tyler Fury aufeinander.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the most beloved adventure stories to life. This is the classic story of the dog Buck and his life in the harsh reality of the Alaskan wilderness.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of Kafka's best-known pieces to life. This is a truly thought-provoking novella and its popularity endures to this day.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button F. Scott Fitzgerald performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings this short story by one of the greatest classic American authors to life.

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the most famous pieces of English literature to life. This is a classic Gothic novella vastly original when it was written whose themes have become known world-wide.

Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the most influential pieces of English literature to life. It contains both Gothic and Romantic elements and inspired an entire genre of horror stories and films featuring the terrible monster created by Victor Frankenstein.