It’s 1915, twenty years after the Martian invasion chronicled in the War of the Worlds failed. The aliens left behind advanced technology and weapons, and now humanity is on the brink of a catastrophic war. Caught in the middle of the chaos are two unlikely heroes: Emil Zimmerman, a young German sol...
Auguste Groner is a woman who wrote short detective novels in the early 20th century in Austria—these stories have been translated well and they fit in with an interesting group of early detectives.
These stories capture the beginnings of the stereotypical detective who appears to be too humble an...
'Grandmagreat’s Storytime', a delightful heart-warming collection of true stories, captivates listeners with hope and inspiration. It’s Mr. Rodgers meets Brené Brown. Funny and thought-provoking real-life tales enthrall children of all ages. Grandmagreat (aka Sharon Barber) shares poignant personal...
What happens when you’re in your 50s and no longer believe in Santa? This is what Joel Baker has to face in this wonderful short story. There are reasons why Joel is a hardened case, but maybe his struggles had everything to do with remembering something more than the pain. A conversation with Santa...
Political Ideals
by Bertrand Russell
Anyone familiar with Russell's works will find a common theme running through the material: Despite being published over a century ago, his thoughts and philosophy remain remarkably a propos today. Russell argues AGAINST the possessive impulse that global cap...
An Available Audio Book
In Cooperation with Spoken Realms
SELECTIONS BY LEACOCK FROM VANITY FAIR 1914-1915 By Stephen Leacock.
Narrated by Joseph Tabler
Stephen Leacock (30 December 1869 - 28 March 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 19...
The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford presented by The Online Stage.
What does it mean to be "just good people?" That is how the two couples—one British and one American—in this story are described. But what happens when you look deeper, peeling back the layers of politeness and civility? It is a ta...
Step into a world of suspense and supernatural intrigue with "The Chapel of Mystic Horror," a gripping story by Seabury Quinn. Expertly narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti, this audiobook will transport you to a haunted house filled with dark secrets and ancient evils.
Join Dr. Trowbridge and t...
Under the pseudonym A.T. Fitzroy, prolific author Rose Allatini wrote her 1918 novel 'Despised and Rejected' against the backdrop of the First World War.
Set in England slightly before and during the War, this powerful novel is considered by many an important landmark in the literature of pacifism...
Francis P. Church was the editor who brought us 'Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus'. As memorable as this editorial was, there is another that fits the same mold and conveys incredible heart and care. This is just such an editorial that bears all the marks of great storytelling. If you’ve never b...
Narrated by Graham Scott
A collection of 24 short stories from the prolific British writer Edgar Wallace, exploring the adventures of the astute and phlegmatic Police Constable Lee of the Metropolitan Police, as he performs his duties among the varied and colourful criminal characters inhabiting t...
Susan wants Ethan, and Chris wants Susan.
Drawn to Ethan and intrigued by Chris, Susan Miller finds herself caught between identical twin brothers at her school. When both of them start wooing her at the same time, she only has to take her pick. Right? Wrong! Ethan is reluctant to kiss her, and Ch...
