The Moving Picture Girls Snowbound is the third installment in the charming young adult series by Laura Lee Hope, best known as the author of The Bobbsey Twins. First published in 1914, this delightful story continues the adventures of sisters Ruth and Alice DeVere as they navigate the early days of silent filmmaking.
This is a classic American short story by O. Henry. Note: My young great nephew, Johnny, (he prefers to be called John), and I teamed up to record this audio story. Any profits that might result will go to Johnny, hopefully to inspire him to pursue further creative efforts - like fishing videos.
Lord Harrowby came to Lloyds of London with a most unusual request. He wanted to ensure that nothing would prevent his imminent wedding and expected a big policy payout if things didn’t work out.
O. Henry might be considered the Saturday Night Live satirist of his day. While his messages are serious, quite often he doesn’t take himself or his characters too seriously. It’s almost like listening to comedy sketches from the 1910’s, and they are performed in that light.
Blending documented paranormal lore with relentless supernatural suspense, Goldfield delivers a chilling, high-stakes battle between good and evil—where redemption may be the only weapon strong enough to stop the darkness.
From the muddy roads of retreat to the chaos of ambushes and the quiet heartbreak of loss, McNair’s story is a deeply human account of camaraderie, courage, and the cost of command.
Walking to Hell: The Story of a Confederate Soldier is a sweeping, emotionally charged novel that blends historical fiction with the intimacy of memoir. Told through the eyes of Ezekial McNair, a centenarian reflecting on his youth as a Confederate soldier, this story spans generations, wars, and the haunting legacy of violence.
When Stannis Hopefield rides into the high country seeking peace beneath the stars, he never expects to find a frightened, starving boy hidden in the mist.