Discover the mysterious tale of a stone mummy found on a Pacific island and transported to the Cabot Museum in Boston. As the curator examines the artifact, memories of a story from the Nameless Cults of von Junzt flood his mind. The story recounts the heroic deeds of a man from the mythical continent of Mu, who saved his people from the terrifying god known as Ghatanothoa. Ghatanothoa had the power to turn people to stone with just a glance, but the transformation was unique, as the victim's mind remained alive. Journey to a world of ancient myths and legends as you uncover the truth behind the stone mummy and the dark forces it may represent. Table of contents: 00:00 Chapter I 12:18 Chapter II 18:17 Chapter III 33:24 Chapter IV 45:46 Chapter V

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A haunting tale of war, isolation, and the trap more terrifying than enemy fire. In the shadowed forests of Georgia during Sherman’s campaign, a lone scout ventures out on a mission of reconnaissance. But when fate turns against him, he finds himself not in battle—but buried beneath ruin, pinned and helpless. As hours stretch into eternity, his true enemy emerges: silence, memory, and the chilling possibility of his own rifle turned against him.

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Out of the Deep is a dark and atmospheric story about a young man named Jimmie, who inherits a gloomy estate from his late uncle Timothy. Surrounded by opulence and valuable relics of the past, Jimmie must confront the haunting memories and unease that pervade every corner of the house. Isolated and tormented by his thoughts, he begins to uncover that the legacy he has received holds more than he ever anticipated. As his isolation deepens, Jimmie must face not only the mysteries of the mansion but also the fears within himself that are beginning to take control.

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Henry Armstrong has been buried, yet he doesn’t quite feel dead. In the pitch-black confinement of his grave, he slowly grasps the absurdity of his situation, though his body lies sealed in a tight coffin beneath layers of fresh soil. Above him, on this gloomy summer night, three men are digging up his resting place—two medical students and their mysterious companion, Jess, who knows the cemetery better than anyone. But none of them could anticipate the horror awaiting them. Bierce’s tale reaches into the depths of dread, leaving readers with one chilling question: what truly happens on the edge between life and death?

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One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce plunges readers into a chilling tale of doppelgängers, deception, and dark secrets. When identical twins John and Mortimer's inseparable bond leads to a web of mistaken identities, an eerie series of events unfolds, culminating in love, betrayal, and tragedy. As the lines blur between loyalty and self-preservation, one twin becomes entangled in an enigmatic mystery involving a beautiful yet enigmatic woman. What sinister forces lie beneath their uncanny connection?

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In the thick fog of the Civil War, Captain Ransome follows orders he doesn’t understand and discovers how obedience can destroy as surely as bullets. With Bierce’s trademark irony and soldier’s eye for the absurd, One Kind of Officer captures the quiet madness of men bound by duty when reason has fled. A sharp, haunting glimpse into war’s cruel logic from one of America’s darkest voices. Table of contents: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:10 Chapter I - Of The Uses Of Civility 00:01:59 Chapter II - Under What Circumstances Men Do Not Wish To Be Shot 00:08:02 Chapter III - How To Play The Cannon Without Notes 00:11:03 Chapter IV - To Introduce General Masterson 00:14:11 Chapter V - How Sounds Can Fight Shadows 00:19:01 Chapter VI - Why, Being Affronted By A, It Is Not Best To Affront B

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In a dingy Chicago bar where Prohibition is merely a word and whiskey still flows freely, young poet Alfred Trever steps into a world his mother - a respected poetess - tried so hard to shield him from. Driven by fascination with decadent poetry and desire to experience "life as it is," he encounters a mysterious vagrant known as "Old Bugs" - a man who seems to hide a shocking past behind his facade of destitution and alcoholism. When their paths cross, fate writes an unexpected story, proving that the past has a way of resurfacing in the most surprising moments. This riveting tale emerges from Lovecraft's acquaintance with the young Alfred Galpin, crafted to impart upon him the perils of alcohol. Enclosed within one of Lovecraft's letters to Galpin, written in response to the young man's confession of surreptitiously consuming a bottle of whiskey and wine from the woods of his hometown of Appleton prior to the implementation of Prohibition in 1919.

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When Professor Parkins discovers an ancient whistle while on vacation on the coast of England, he has no idea about the dark forces he is about to summon. His scientific skepticism is put to the test as disturbing dreams and inexplicable phenomena begin to disturb his peace. "Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad" is a classic ghost story by M.R. James that speaks to our deepest fears, reminding us that some things are better left undisturbed. Subscribe to our channel for more audiobooks like this.

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In the romantic Moonlight Quill bookshop in Manhattan, a quiet clerk, Merlin Grainger, lives a life built of dust, shelves, and safe choices - until a girl with rippling chestnut hair steps over the threshold. One reckless gesture sends a silk lampshade bowing beneath a rain of hurled volumes, and Merlin’s orderly world splits at the seams, exposing the tantalizing promise of another fate. Table of contents: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:13 Chapter I 00:20:17 Chapter II 00:37:11 Chapter III 00:54:18 Chapter IV

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