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Bedtime in the Public Domain
By W. Blaine Dowler
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Bedtime in the Public DomainApr 02, 2020
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Patreon pausing announcement
The Patreon is being paused. Listen to learn why.
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"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum
Five Daemons are upset with Santa's success in his work, and kidnap him to stop his progress.
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Announcing book 21
The formal announcement of Book 21: "A Kidnapped Santa Claus".
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Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn: Complete Audiobook version
The entire story of Robin Hood's young protege.
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Chapter 8 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
The Sherriff of Nottingham finds his way to Robin Hood's camp.
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Chapter 7 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
The Sherriff of Nottingham learns the truth about his son's fate.
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Chapter 6 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin encounters the swineherd once more.
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Chapter 5 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin explores the area on his own, and witnesses nature in all its glory.
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Chapter 4 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Little John helps young Robin learn to use his new bow and arrow.
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Chapter 3 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin encounters the band of criminals that stole from his party in the woods.
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Chapter 2 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin meets another young boy while lost in the forest.
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Chapter 1 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
We meet our hero, the young Master Robin.
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Announcing Book 20
Announcing the next book, which begins on November 8, 2021.
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The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells (Audiobook version)
The complete audiobook version of The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.
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Ch. 22: The Man Alone (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick returns to society, in a way. While the term was not yet in use, he describes his experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Ch. 21: The Reversion of the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick is the last surviving human on the island, and without Dr. Moreau's ongoing procedures, the beast folk are reverting to their instinctive ways.
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Ch. 20: Alone With the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick finds himself the sole human on the island, and that's not a safe thing to be.
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Ch. 19: Montgomery's "Bank Heist" (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
In times of crisis, Montgomery's coping skills are found to be wanting.
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Ch. 18: The Finding of Moreau (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick convinces Montgomery of the importance of finding Moreau.
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Ch. 17: A Catastrophe
Things take a sudden and substantial turn for the worse.
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Ch. 16: How the Beast Folk Tasted Blood (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick and Montgomery make a very disturbing discovery.
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Ch. 15: Concerning the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Montgomery and Prendick have a summarized conversation about the inhabitants of the island.
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Ch. 14: Doctor Moreau Explains (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Dr. Moreau explains his research and goals to Prendick, including an abbreviated history of the island.
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Ch. 13: A Parley (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Moreau and Montgomery find Prendick just before his drowns himself.
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Ch. 12: The Sayers of the Law (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick is taken to the village of the Beast Folk, and learns a little more about their culture.
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Ch. 11: The Hunting of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick tries to escape for fear of being vivisected.
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Ch. 10: The Crying of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick returns to his room, and his absence has been noticed.
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Ch. 9: The Thing in the Woods (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick goes into the woods to escape the cries of the puma, and soon regrets his decision.
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Ch. 8: The Crying of the Puma (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick tries to get some answers from Montgomery, but it's difficult with the noises of the puma in the background.
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Ch. 7: The Locked Door (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward is provided secure accommodations on the island, and is finally far enough up on Maslow's hierarchy that he can sit and think. He suddenly and unpleasantly realizes where he's heard the name of his host before.
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Ch. 6: The Evil-Looking Boatmen (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Mr. Prendick is rescued, but that doesn't mean he is lucky.
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Ch. 5: The Man With Nowhere To Go (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
The captain gets drunks, and decides he's done having passengers.
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Ch. 4: At the Schooner's Rail (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward catches Montgomery at a vulnerable moment, and learns a little bit more.
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Ch. 3: The Strange Face (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward meets one of Montgomery's strange travelling companions.
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Ch. 2: The Man Who Was Going Nowhere (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick awakens on the Ipecacuanha and meets a man named Montgomery.
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Ch. 1: In the Dingey of the "Lady Vain" (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward Prendick recounts the events that led him from the shipwreck of the Lady Vain to being the last soul alive in his boat.
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Introduction (The Island of Dr. Moreau)
In this brief introduction, Charles Edward Prendick sets the stage for the story transcribed by his uncle Edward Prendick, who shows signs of what modern society would refer to as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Announcing Book 19
The formal announcement of our next book: The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.
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Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Thorne Smith: Audiobook Version
The complete text of Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith.
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September 6 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore ships out.
This is the final chapter of Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith.
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September 5 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore tries to figure out what his assignment is, and those around him make very helpful suggestions.
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September 4 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore applies for a furlough, and gets an extremely unexpected reply.
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September 3 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore is called for the First Class exam.
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August 20 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Polly is impatient for a ring.
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August 17 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore and friends meet a wonderful couple on the town.
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August 12 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has news, but Tim isn't thrilled to hear it.
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August 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's mother pays another visit, and brings Polly with her.
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August 10 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore may be transferred, if they can find anyone who wants him.
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August 9 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Mr. Fogerty takes a lot of liberty.
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August 8 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore wrote a song.