When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince. They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by. I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

My fiancé brought me tea and scrambled eggs in bed that morning, and we snuggled together, talking about buying our rings, and about our perfect wedding next year. Then we headed into town. He held my hand and gazed at the ring I liked best, a smile spreading slowly over his face. Then a glass of bubbly to celebrate. I felt flushed, excited and ready for the rest of my life with the man I loved. We race to get on the train home. It screams to a halt and I run towards its open doors. Made it. I think he’s right behind me — but when I turn around, he’s gone.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.

Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

Upon meeting her future husband's daughter Harmony, Simone's mind is filled with all kinds of salacious thoughts and fantasies that she knows she has no business thinking of. She's been in the closet for most of her adult life, and her fiance's gorgeous, sexier than sin, thicker than a snicker daughter is about to make her throw it all away. Will she be receptive if Simone makes a move? Will risking a lifetime of luxury and comfort with her rich beau be worth it, just for the forbidden taste of his daughter? When Harmony hesitantly decides to give in to her own forbidden curiosity about her...

Regan is a successful woman, living in a city, who struggles with sex and relationships. She likes to have control over all aspects of her life. When a woman named Willow offers her a chance to join her at something called "The Power Institute," Regan is intrigued. It’s explained that this is a place where people discover what they really want out of sex, and Regan begins her journey to bring her submissive side to the surface.

Dr. Jon Babbage is one of the most innovative research scientists in the world. But he has a secret, two secrets. One secret is that he’s discovered fraud committed by his employer, and he becomes a whistleblower. The other, if discovered—his secret desire to be a sissy— will derail the government’s efforts to bring justice. Jazz has been hired to find the whistleblower and ruin his or her life, assuring the whistleblower won’t testify. When Jazz discovers Dr. Babbage’s secret, she has other plans for him. As a Femdom Mistress, Jazz offers the doctor a choice, and the good ...

A mafia boss is trying to end his relationship with a man who crossed him. Things don't go exactly how he planned.

This naughty wife loves knowing her husband is watching. I never imagined a night out with my husband, Michael, could turn into something far more titillating than just dinner. When he tells me to dress sexy and keeps the plans a mystery, I'm intrigued but completely unprepared for the ride he has in store. A night of dancing quickly turns into a whirlwind of flirtatious encounters, each one getting me more worked up than the last. When Michael leads me to a back room where my two favorite contractors are waiting, I’m ready to end my night with a bang. I’m going to be one satisfied ...

Incredibly handsome and well-hung billionaire with a penchant for overwhelming his partners in sensual stimulation seeks partner for weekend of passionate seduction. Willingness to submit to intense daddy games including infantilization a plus. Interested applicants need not apply, offer by invitation only. If the offer had been that straight forward, Tara would have known what to expect but instead the entire project was shrouded in mystery, her compliance presented as the quickest way to get herself out of debt. That is how the whole thing got started but what will happen if Tara actually...

Allie and Kyle set about enacting their goals to better each others lives. Kyle pursues career opportunities for Allie so she doesn't have to work as his sex-slave while she endeavors to find him a proper girlfriend who could someday become a good wife for him. At Kyle's prompting, Allie lands a barista job on the first floor of their apartment building while at Allie's prompting Kyle begins dating a local lawyer named Melissa. The world is not so kind and people are not who they seem, however, as Allie and Kyle soon learn that depending on one another may be the only chance they have at ...

A young man’s college adventure leads down a road paved with co-ed gold…When Heather’s bombshell revelation leaves Matt stunned and Bella fuming, Matt plays peacemaker to stop the gorgeous sorority sisters from an all-out brawl. But Heather’s revelation is only the tip of the harem iceberg. Before Matt deals with the drama escalating in his fledgling harem, he takes a break and enjoys a getaway with the brown-haired Monroe sibling, busty and beautiful, Mia. Mia and Matt set off on a day trip adventure that ends with Matt’s mind blown and Mia claiming her rightful spot in the harem...

"It was true, my husband of many years had surprised me by his eagerness to play such a submissive role the night before. I’d never expected that he would go as far as he did."Hanna's weekend of being seduced by her husbands black bully finally came to a passionate head and changed their lives forever. Hanna, torn between the love of her life and an experience that she'd never expected to be so wonderful. Where do they go from here? How will Trevor react to Jared's desire to control the situation more and put him in his place as a cuckold husband? How will Hanna reconcile her feelings for...

This volume of Shrunken Man Short Stories contains the following works by Albert Robinson: Craving More Chat Logs With Actual Giantesses Secrets and Shenanigans III: Lynn's Morning Coffee Stirred, Shaken, and Shrunk in Sin City: A Bachelorrette's Revenge

I saw how he looks at me, thinking it was nothing. Now, it is everything and I have no idea what to do about it. As a human healer, I have an obligation to my people. I haven’t been able to fall in love, not meeting the person who I feel is meant for me. But when I see how he is looking at me, I know that I have a lot more than I bargained for. Cassian, an alien prince with a body of an Adonis who seems to worship the ground that I walk on. I know how he feels about me, and I want to give him more. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be so easy for us to be together.

A paranormal escort service. That kind of thing can’t possibly exist, right? If you told me to imagine the sort of woman people would pay to have sex with, it wouldn’t be me. But I’ve just learned that otherkin are real, and my mage boss insists that sometimes they need a little quality time with a convenient, willing human body. My next client is a sweet change from the looming darkness of a promised future session with my coworker. Do you want to play mermaids with me? Every paranormal fangirl’s dream job, right…. This short story is just over 9,000 words. Author’s Note The ...

Henry has just had his first experience as a woman, but the deal isn't over yet. It's only just begun. It's time to get his body changed again and show how he can use it! The next meet-up his benefactor has arranged for him is John, whom Henry discovers is a very hot, very well-built man. The planned meetup is in the gym, where he'll change into a woman and find John during a workout. Henry knows John likes to go in through the back door...and he's excited to try this in his sexy new body. Maybe the gym locker room will be a good place for the two of them to have some fun?

Hold on to your panties ladies! For the first time ever, all three books of the Eat my Wife series are being released in one book. Fall in lust all over again with the beautiful, submissive, and eager to learn Denise and her sophisticated, beautiful, feminine but alpha lover Veronica. Have it in your greedy hands to peruse the pages over and over again without having to mark your favorite parts. Eat my Wife (1):"I would love to go down on your wife." I am convinced. My husband, is nuts. How else could you explain him fixing his lips to encourage me to have sex with a woman, who is also a ...

Elizabeth was a sexy 49-year-old woman whose husband just wasn’t able to satisfy her in bed. She needed more…so much more. That’s why she started having an affair with Andrew — the 18-year-old guy who lived next door. Andrew was huge where it mattered, and he gave Elizabeth a great deal of pleasure. Way more pleasure than she ever got from her husband. But Elizabeth was feeling so horny, and she needed even more naughty thrills. She decided to have some filthy role-playing fun with Andrew one afternoon while her husband was at work. Yet, still craving something wilder, she decided ...