In this thought-provoking dialogue, Mark Twain strips away illusions about free will, morality, and the nature of human behavior. Presented as a sharp exchange between a young idealist and a seasoned philosopher, What Is Man? challenges cherished beliefs, probing whether humans are truly autonomous or simply products of their training, environment, and inherent machinery. Witty, uncompromising, and intellectually bracing, Twain’s work pushes listeners to question their assumptions about themselves and others. This unflinching philosophical conversation reveals a side of Twain rarely seen—one that’s as incisive as it is unsettling. Perfect for fans of classic literature, moral philosophy, and fearless inquiry, this audiobook offers a timeless exploration of what it really means to be human.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – I. a. MAN THE MACHINE. b. PERSONAL MERIT

19:44 – II. MAN’S SOLE IMPULSE—THE SECURING OF HIS OWN APPROVAL

46:02 – III. INSTANCES IN POINT

1:05:33 – IV. Training

1:37:45 – V. MORE ABOUT THE MACHINE

1:57:21 – VI. INSTINCT AND THOUGHT

Mystical Christianity by Yogi Ramacharaka is a profound exploration of the hidden, esoteric side of the Christian faith, unveiling its universal spiritual principles and mystical truths. Drawing upon the wisdom of both Eastern and Western traditions, Ramacharaka reveals how the teachings of Jesus can be understood not only as a religious doctrine, but as a timeless guide to personal transformation and divine realization. The book delves into the deeper meaning behind parables, miracles, and spiritual laws, showing that true Christianity is a living path of inner awakening, self-mastery, and unity with the Infinite. Written in clear and inspiring language, this work invites seekers to go beyond dogma and experience the mystical heart of Christ’s message for themselves.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – PUBLISHERS NOTE

01:47 – THE FIRST LESSON. THE COMING OF THE MASTER.

51:00 – THE SECOND LESSON. THE Mystery OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH.

1:36:04 – THE THIRD LESSON. The Mystic Youth of Jesus.

2:03:30 – THE FOURTH LESSON. THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY.

2:34:31 – THE FIFTH LESSON. The Foundation of the Work.

3:07:21 – THE SIXTH LESSON. THE Work OF ORGANIZATION.

3:36:19 – THE SEVENTH LESSON. THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

4:10:27 – THE EIGHTH -LESSON. THE END OF THE LIFE Work.

4:43:09 – THE NINTH LESSON. THE INNER TEACHINGS.

5:15:55 – THE TENTH LESSON. The Secret Doctrine.

5:51:09 – THE ELEVENTH LESSON. The ANCIENT WISDOM.

6:26:05 – THE TWELFTH LESSON. THE MESSAGE OF THE MASTER.

Unlock the ancient wisdom of the Corpus Hermeticum, the cornerstone of the Hermetic tradition, in this powerful translation by G.R.S. Mead. These mystical teachings—attributed to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus—reveal timeless truths about the creation of the universe, the nature of the soul, and the path to divine union. Part philosophy, part spiritual guide, this classic work blends Egyptian, Greek, and early Christian thought into a vision of reality that still inspires seekers today. Perfect for those drawn to Gnosticism, esotericism, and the deeper mysteries of existence.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CORPUS HERMETICUM

10:19 – POEMANDRES, THE SHEPHERD OF MEN

32:10 – TO ASCLEPIUS

45:11 – THE SACRED SERMON

48:42 – THE CUP OR MONAD

57:24 – THOUGH UNMANIFEST GOD IS MOST MANIFEST

1:06:55 – IN GOD ALONE IS GOOD AND ELSEWHERE NOWHERE

1:14:03 – THE GREATEST ILL AMONG MEN IS IGNORANCE OF GOD

1:16:17 – THAT NO ONE OF EXISTING THINGS DOTH PERISH, BUT MEN IN ERROR SPEAK OF THEIR CHANGES AS DESTRUCTIONS AND AS DEATHS

1:21:08 – ON THOUGHT AND SENSE

1:30:24 – THE KEY

1:52:03 – MIND UNTO HERMES

2:11:16 – ABOUT THE COMMON MIND

2:29:19 – THE SECRET SERMON ON THE MOUNTAIN

2:47:46 – A LETTER OF THRICE-GREATEST HERMES TO ASCLEPIUS

2:54:48 – THE DEFINITIONS OF ASCLEPIUS UNTO KING AMMON

3:05:44 – OF ASCLEPIUS TO THE KING

3:07:09 – THE ENCOMIUM OF KINGS

3:18:23 – THE PERFECT SERMON OR THE ASCLEPIUS

What if the monsters of myth were real—and their bones now lie buried beneath the floodplains and fossil beds of Earth? This provocative audiobook drags ancient lore into the spotlight of cataclysmic science, comparing the tales of giants, behemoths, dragons, and sea serpents with the extinction-level events etched into geology, legend, and memory. From the thunder-lizards of prehistory to the gods of old who waged war with sky-fire and deluge, this journey uncovers the astonishing overlaps between humanity’s oldest myths and the fossil record’s violent truths. Was the hydra a metaphor—or a misremembered titan of the Ice Age? Did Indigenous legends of Thunderbird battles recall real atmospheric events after a cosmic impact? Are the monsters slain by ancient heroes symbolic… or survivors of a forgotten world that perished in a global reset? Combining mythography, catastrophism, and forbidden archaeology, this audiobook challenges the mainstream extinction narrative and dares to ask: were our ancestors describing fairy tales—or eye-witness accounts of the end of a former world? Mythical Monsters or When Behemoths Ruled invites you to weigh legend against the evidence of cataclysm and decide for yourself: which monsters were real?

Chapters

00:00 – PREFACE

01:54 – INTRODUCTION

1:06:33 – CHAPTER 1. ON SOME REMARKABLE ANIMAL FORMS

1:22:47 – CHAPTER 2. EXTINCTION OF SPECIES

2:34:41 – CHAPTER 3. ANTIQUITY OF MAN

3:13:42 – CHAPTER 4. THE DELUGE NOT A MYTH

4:22:50 – CHAPTER 5. ON THE TRANSLATION OF MYTHS BETWEEN THE OLD AND THE NEW WORLD

5:07:55 – CHAPTER 6. THE DRAGON

6:55:55 – CHAPTER 7. THE CHINESE DRAGON

7:49:55 – CHAPTER 8. THE JAPANESE DRAGON

8:07:54 – CHAPTER 9. THE SEA-SERPENT

10:50:28 – CHAPTER 10. THE UNICORN

11:36:54 – CHAPTER 11. THE CHINESE PHOENIX

11:51:53 – APPENDIX

The system trained you to obey-not to win. It’s time to flip the script.

This isn’t a feel-good self-help book.

This is a tactical strike against the lie you were raised in.

If you’re under 30, you’re standing at the crossroads of your entire future. One path leads to regret, wasted time, and playing catch-up for decades. The other? It’s earned. It’s built. And it starts with unlearning everything they drilled into you.

The truth?

School taught you how to memorize-not how to think.

How to follow rules-not how to build your own.

How to chase approval-not how to earn freedom.

Unlearned is your wake-up call to break out of the comfort trap and reclaim your edge. You’ll learn what school skipped:

It’s brutally honest. Visually sharp. Packed with the tools you were never given.

If you feel like you’ve been lied to-it’s because you have.

But now? You know. And knowing means you have a choice:

You can drift or you can build.

You can copy or you can create.

You can stay numb… or you can UNLEARN.

Step into the chilling depths of folklore and forgotten lore with The Book of Werewolves, a haunting classic that dares to explore the primal terror buried in mankind’s mythic memory. First published in 1865, this is not a mere catalog of werewolf legends—it is a piercing psychological and anthropological excavation of humanity’s darkest archetype: the beast within. Sabine Baring-Gould, the eccentric clergyman and polymath, combines rigorous historical research with macabre storytelling to examine the phenomenon of lycanthropy across centuries and continents. From Nordic sagas to medieval witch trials, and from French peasant horrors to clinical cases of madness and shapeshifting, Baring-Gould exposes the thin line between man and monster. He reveals how superstition, trauma, and primal instinct have birthed a cross-cultural obsession with the wolfman—often with real-world consequences far more gruesome than fiction. This audiobook is not just for horror fans. It’s a window into the shadowy psyche of civilization, a gothic mirror held up to the fears society buries under reason and religion. Whether you’re a scholar of the occult, a seeker of the strange, or simply curious about the origins of werewolf lore, this riveting narrative will leave your blood cold and your mind racing. Uncover the original werewolf book—the one that inspired an entire genre.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.

08:55- CHAPTER II. LYCANTHROPY AMONG THE ANCIENTS.

17:33 – CHAPTER III. THE WERE-WOLF IN THE NORTH.

41:19 – CHAPTER IV. THE ORIGIN OF THE SCANDINAVIAN WERE-WOLF.

1:07:26 -CHAPTER V. THE WERE-WOLF IN THE MIDDLE AGES.

1:27:11 – CHAPTER VI. A CHAMBER OF HORRORS.

1:47:02 – CHAPTER VII. JEAN GRENIER.

2:05:02 – CHAPTER VIII. FOLK-LORE RELATING TO WERE-WOLVES.

2:44:56 – CHAPTER IX. NATURAL CAUSES OF LYCANTHROPY.

3:12:18 – CHAPTER X. MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGIN OF THE WERE-WOLF MYTH.

3:47:26 – CHAPTER XI. THE MARÉCHAL DE REZT.—I. THE INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES.

4:21:45 – CHAPTER XII. THE MARÉCHAL DE REZT.—II. THE TRIAL.

4:45:59 – CHAPTER XIII. MARÉCHAL DE RETZ.—III. THE SENTENCE AND EXECUTION.

5:00:33 – CHAPTER XIV. A GALICIAN WERE-WOLF.

5:15:17 – CHAPTER XV. ANOMALOUS CASE.—THE HUMAN HYAENA.

5:28:29 – CHAPTER XVI. A SERMON ON WERE-WOLVES.

The Evolution of the Dragon by G. Elliot Smith is a groundbreaking exploration of the origins, symbolism, and diffusion of dragon myths across cultures. Blending anthropology, mythology, and comparative religion, Smith investigates how the archetype of the dragon emerged from ancient serpent-worship traditions and spread globally through cultural contact and migration. With meticulous research and a cross-cultural lens, Smith connects Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, and Mesoamerican traditions, revealing a unifying thread behind legends of dragons, sea serpents, and monstrous deities. This work challenges the assumption that similar myths arose independently, arguing instead for a diffusionist model of civilization and storytelling. Ideal for scholars, esoteric enthusiasts, and mythology lovers, this audiobook offers a deep, intellectual journey into humanity’s ancient imagination and shared symbols. It’s not just about dragons—it’s about how culture, religion, and myth evolve and intertwine across time and geography.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – PREFACE

21:23 – CHAPTER 1. INCENSE AND LIBATIONS.

48:48 – THE BEGINNING OF STONE-WORKING

1:01:39 – THE ORIGIN OF EMBALMING

1:04:16 – EARLY MUMMIES

1:24:05 – THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LIBATIONS

1:35:10 – EARLY BIOLOGICAL THEORIES

2:01:23 – INCENSE

2:15:23 – THE BREATH OF LIFE

2:47:25 – THE POWER OF THE EYE

2:57:06 – THE MOON AND THE SKY-WORLD

3:08:20 – THE WORSHIP OF THE COW

3:14:21 – THE DIFFUSION OF CULTURE

3:40:31 – SUMMARY

3:46:14 – APPENDIX A, B, and C

3:53:04 – CHAPTER 2. DRAGONS AND RAIN GODS

4:12:31 – THE DRAGON IN AMERICA AND EASTERN ASIA

5:12:24 – THE EVOLUTION OF THE DRAGON

5:28:06 – THE DRAGON MYTH

6:01:31 – THE THUNDER-WEAPON

6:25:24 – THE DEER

6:35:44 – THE RAM, THE PIG

6:37:45 – CERTAIN INCIDENTS IN THE DRAGON MYTH

6:42:05 – THE ETHICAL ASPECT

6:49:31 – CHAPTER 3. THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE

7:03:54 – THE SEARCH FOR THE ELIXIR OF LIFE. BLOOD AS LIFE

7:16:31 – THE COWRY AS A GIVER OF LIFE

7:27:07 – THE ORIGIN OF CLOTHING

7:36:03 – PEARLS

7:40:06 – SHARKS AND DRAGONS

8:02:05 – THE OCTOPUS

8:25:00 – THE SWASTIKA

8:40:23 – THE MOTHER POT

8:56:02 – ARTEMIS AND THE GUARDIAN OF THE PORTAL

9:26:19 – THE MANDRAKE

10:07:17 – THE MEASUREMENT OF TIME

10:22:53 – THE SEVEN-HEADED DRAGON

10:34:21 – THE PIG

10:50:30 – GOLD AND THE GOLDEN APHRODITE

11:00:37 – APHRODITE AS THE THUNDER-STONE

11:09:03 – THE SERPENT AND THE LIONESS

In this chilling tale of exploration and existential dread, H.P. Lovecraft takes readers to the frozen wastes of Antarctica—where ancient horrors lie buried beneath the ice, waiting to be unearthed. Told through the first-person account of a geologist from Miskatonic University, At the Mountains of Madness recounts a doomed expedition that uncovers the remnants of a pre-human civilization and an unspeakable terror that defies the boundaries of science, time, and sanity. Vast alien ruins, disturbing fossil records, and cryptic murals reveal a story of the Elder Things, their rise to dominance, and their eventual war with the shape-shifting Shoggoths—a living nightmare still lurking in the darkness. This novella is a cornerstone of the Cthulhu Mythos and a masterwork of cosmic horror, where the fear is not just of monsters, but of mankind’s fragile place in an uncaring and incomprehensible universe. Drenched in icy dread and awe-inspiring mystery, At the Mountains of Madness is Lovecraft at his most expansive and terrifying—a journey into the unknown that may leave your mind forever altered.

Enter the decaying hills of rural New England, where ancient secrets fester and cosmic terrors lurk just beyond the veil of sanity. In The Dunwich Horror, Lovecraft weaves a tale of madness, arcane rituals, and otherworldly monstrosities that will haunt your imagination. The strange and deformed Wilbur Whateley, born of sinister rites and raised among forbidden tomes, seeks the dreaded Necronomicon to complete his family’s unholy pact. But the horror that rises in the hills above Dunwich will soon eclipse even the darkest of nightmares. This chilling masterpiece of cosmic horror stands as one of Lovecraft’s most enduring stories, plunging listeners into a world where humanity is but a fragile illusion against the vast unknown. With atmospheric narration and immersive sound, this audiobook brings Lovecraft’s eerie vision to life like never before. Prepare for a descent into unspeakable dread—because what lurks in Dunwich is not merely horror… it’s a warning.

“Some secrets should stay submerged…” In The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Lovecraft guides listeners into a decaying coastal town shrouded in mystery, where ancient pacts and unnatural beings have shaped generations. What begins as an innocent detour for a young traveler turns into a spiraling descent into horror, madness, and the terrifying realization of what lurks beneath the surface—both of the sea and of his own ancestry. When the narrator visits the almost-forgotten town of Innsmouth, he finds boarded-up homes, hostile townsfolk, and whispers of the Deep Ones—an aquatic race with whom the townspeople made a ghastly bargain. As he delves deeper, uncovering the town’s hideous legacy and its ties to ancient gods of the sea, he learns a chilling truth that will change his identity—and his destiny—forever. Why You’ll Love This Audiobook Atmospheric and Dread-Filled: Lovecraft’s most accessible and cinematic tale, brought to life through vivid narration and immersive detail. Mythos Expansion: Introduces one of the most iconic elements of the Cthulhu Mythos—the Deep Ones and their interbreeding cults. Slow-Burning Terror: Builds unease masterfully before plunging into full-blown existential horror. ‍ Themes Explored The loss of identity in the face of ancestral corruption Isolation and alienation in decaying communities The fragility of the human mind when confronted with cosmic truths Degeneration and miscegenation as metaphors for deeper cultural fears Step into Innsmouth—if you dare—and uncover a secret that could unravel the boundary between man and monster. For fans of The Call of Cthulhu, Dagon, and The Thing, this is Lovecraft at his most vivid, visceral, and unforgettable.