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The shadows lengthen, the candles gutter, and the dead have not finished with the living. Within this second volume of Halloween Haunts are six classic stories that have unsettled readers for generations. The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson — a chance meeting in a country inn, and a night's work that two men have never been able to put behind them. Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps — a woman's ghost beside one she loved, longing to be heard by someone who cannot hear.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of American women authors whose time has now come again.

Once again on the American side of the Atlantic talent pours forth from the pens of these literary women. Even to choose a mere ten seems to be a choice too difficult to make. Society may hold women back but these writers are equal to the challenge and overcome its boundaries with superbly written stories that are a beacon for all others who follow.

Immerse yourself in the evocative landscapes of emotion and contemplation with "Songs of the Silent World, and Other Poems." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of poetry that captures the essence of unspoken thoughts, societal reflections, and the profound beauty of the human experience. Each episode presents a complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of works that echo the themes of silence, introspection, and the transformative power of words. These poems invite listeners to explore the depths of their own feelings and the world around them, encouraging a deeper ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Little Mud-Sparrows by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December, 4, 2011. This poem is taken from CHRISTMAS IN LEGEND AND STORY; A Book for Boys and Girls, complied by Elva S. Smith, Carnegie Library Pittsburgh and Alice I. Hazeltine, Public Library St. Louis 1915. (from the book's frontispiece)This show includes AI-generated content.

Step into the world of Elizabeth Stuart Phelpss 1877 novel, set in a picturesque New England college town, where we meet Avis Dobell, the daughter of a professor. With her exceptional talent as a painter, Avis challenges the restrictive norms imposed on women in the 19th century. Determined to carve out her own path as an artist, she initially rejects the traditional roles of marriage and motherhood. However, everything changes when she encounters the charismatic young professor, Philip Ostrander. Phelpss beautifully crafted narrative delves into the timeless struggle between personal ambition...