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Exactly 19 years ago, in May of 1992, 17-year-old Roland St. Cloud fatally stabbed his twin sister Edna’s three best friends. The slaying became instant tabloid fodder leading to a bestselling true-crime book and horror movie franchise. Each year on the anniversary of her family’s undoing, Edna reenacts the murders. She is joined by her husband, Roger, the night's definitive chronicler; her younger sister Calla, a failed playwright who spends her days lost in online gaming; her younger brother James and his girlfriend Heather; and her teenage daughter Wren.

Rich in atmosphere and delicately observed detail, Prelude invites reflection on love, relationships, and the beauty hidden in ordinary moments. Press play and immerse yourself in Mansfield’s luminous prose—a captivating journey where every thought, gesture, and moment resonates with timeless insight and emotional depth.

Thought-provoking, lyrical, and timeless, this collection lingers in the imagination long after the final word. Press play now and let Bliss and Other Stories transport you into a world where every glance, gesture, and thought brims with meaning, subtle revelation, and unforgettable beauty.

The bestselling author of the classic middle grade horror Small Spaces returns with a frightening new series opener tailor-made to keep you up at night… Twelve-year-old Natasha Ross has suffered an unthinkable loss. Her best friend, Amelia, is suddenly gone. Nat misses Amelia so much, she...

Liz Tucker's childhood was ruled by the stars. Every morning, her mother read the horoscope page. When the prediction was positive, all was good. But God help them if the planets were out of alignment. Now a successful producer in an LA public relations firm, Liz has escaped those arbitrary forecasts, but her mother's stroke takes her back to her stepfather's beautiful Atlanta house, a place she could never bring herself to call home.

One splash changed everything! Poor relation Kynthea Petrelli never dreamed she’d have a Season, but she is getting one… even if only as a companion to her younger, wayward cousin Zoe. Though Kynthea loves the girl, keeping up with her wild ideas is difficult, especially when Zoe sets her cap for England’s most eligible bachelor, and decides a love potion is the way to win his heart. Unfortunately, it isn’t Zoe who trips and spills the potion on the oh-so-perfect Duke of Harle, but Kynthea. And before long, she finds herself the center of a scandal—and unexpectedly, the object of his desire.

In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power. In these years, Chartwell, his country home in Kent, became the headquarters of his campaign against Nazi Germany. He invited trusted advisors and informants, including Albert Einstein and T. E. Lawrence, who could strengthen his hand as he worked tirelessly to sound the alarm at the prospect of war.

Two former lovers meet again in a quiet drawing room, where politeness masks longing, hesitation, and unspoken desire. Every pause, every gesture, every carefully chosen word becomes charged with meaning as memory and emotion press against the fragile calm of the present moment. Beneath the surface of casual conversation, old feelings stir—regret, attraction, and the ache of what was never fully said.

Two young siblings—Sun and Moon—eagerly await a grand evening party held by the adults in their home, convinced it will be the most exciting event of their lives. As preparations unfold and the house fills with lights, music, and unfamiliar guests, the children drift between anticipation and confusion. Their innocent expectations slowly collide with the rules and indifference of the adult world, reshaping how they see the celebration—and each other.

You step into the fragile inner life of Ada Moss, a woman clinging to dignity, memory, and fading hopes as her world quietly closes in around her. Once surrounded by admiration and applause, Ada now drifts through a city that feels increasingly cold and indifferent, where familiar faces blur and kindness becomes uncertain. As she moves from place to place, moments of pride, desperation, and self-deception flicker like scenes in a fading film.

In A Dill Pickle by Katherine Mansfield, a chance meeting in a café brings together two former lovers whose lives have taken very different paths. As they sit across from one another, polite conversation gives way to memory, regret, and subtle emotional power shifts. What begins as nostalgia slowly reveals deeper truths about ego, control, and the quiet wounds left by emotional neglect. Through fragmented dialogue and unspoken tension, Mansfield exposes how love can be distorted by self-absorption, and how one voice can dominate while another fades into silence.

You follow a respected, self-assured teacher whose orderly world begins to fracture beneath the surface. As Mr. Peacock moves through the routines of his day—his classroom, his colleagues, his home—small disturbances ripple outward, revealing tensions he would rather ignore. Beneath his cultivated manners and professional authority lies a growing sense of unease and emotional isolation.

In Feuille d’Album by Katherine Mansfield, a shy and socially awkward young man observes the woman who lives across from him, constructing an entire emotional world from brief glances and silent longing. His affection grows not through conversation or action, but through careful watching and inward reflection.

Ask a friend to describe me, and they'd likely tell you three things. I'm the NFL's golden boy, I'm loyal—always seeing the best in everyone, and I'm in love with my best friend. The last one's a lie. I have a crush at best. A crush that's lasted a good ten years, but who's counting?

Federal Judge Patrick O’Shea is found swinging from his courtroom chandelier clad only in his robe. Everyone wanted him dead. FBI task force officer Katie O’Connor and her teamwork with the FBI and others to untangle the ever-growing lists of suspects including his estranged wife and judicial colleague.

follow Robert Salesby, a man who has carefully set aside his own desires in order to care for his fragile, demanding wife. In a quiet European hotel meant for rest and recovery, daily routines unfold with delicate precision—meals, walks, silences—each masking an undercurrent of exhaustion and unspoken resentment. As Robert moves through his days with practiced patience, the strain of self-denial begins to surface, revealing the quiet cost of love built on sacrifice alone.

Als Damien, ein abgebrühter Dieb, angeheuert wird, um ein magisches Geschenk der drei mächtigen Fates zu stehlen, weiß er noch nicht, dass dieser Diebstahl sein Leben für immer verändern wird. Während Wren und Damien versuchen, dem verschwundenen Schmuckstück auf die Spur zu kommen, müssen sie nicht nur gegen die wachsende Anziehungskraft zwischen sich ankämpfen, sondern finden sich auch bald schon in einer tödlichen Welt voller Lügen wieder. Denn in dem Medaillon, das für Wren Hayes, die Favoritin des Reiches Andalay, bestimmt ist, befindet sich zu seinem Entsetzen ein Foto von ihm selbst.

What if a moment of perfect happiness was only a heartbeat away from shattering? In Bliss by Katherine Mansfield, you follow Bertha Young, a vibrant woman overflowing with excitement she can hardly explain—a feeling so bright it seems to spill into every corner of her world. As she prepares for an evening dinner party, every detail feels alive and full of promise.

What if the brightest charm hid the darkest truths beneath it? In Je ne Parle pas Français by Katherine Mansfield, you step into the mind of Raoul Duquette, a cynical Parisian narrator whose sharp observations, moral contradictions, and unsettling humor reveal far more about himself than about the people he judges.

Turn your spark into a flame! We've all got a fire inside of us, just waiting to be ignited. Taking your communication skills to the next level might be just what you need to get that blaze started. Join host Katherine Arthur of ProNounce Speech and Accent Specialists as she shows you how to be fluent and fearless in any situation.