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Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cln9oxg7r007d01xyhd0fadj5/comments Hi everyone, Costa here! I am taking a short break starting 23rd, for about two weeks. I’ve been trying my best to keep up with posts, but things might be a bit slower while I’m away. In the meantime, I’d love to get to know you better! If you have a moment, tell me:Since when you started listening (CAB, CNXP, etc)Your favorite episode so farWhat platform you listen onOne thing you’d like to see improved on the channelMake sure to leave a comment whenever you can, it means the world to me. (Firstory/YT) Until next time! CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 1-34 00:30 1 In 1801, Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights, meets the aloof Heathcliff, is attacked by dogs, scolded instead of pitied, and despite the hostility, decides to return the next day. 2 Lockwood returns through a snowstorm, is treated with hostility by the household, attacked again by dogs when trying to leave, and is ultimately forced to stay the night at Wuthering Heights. 3 Lockwood sleeps in a forbidden room, dreams of Catherine’s ghost, sees Heathcliff’s desperate grief for her, and struggles back through the snow to Thrushcross Grange. 1:02:12 4 Nelly recounts Heathcliff’s arrival, Earnshaw’s favoritism, the children’s resentment, and early clashes with Hindley that expose emerging rivalries. 5 As Mr. Earnshaw declines, favoritism deepens tensions, Hindley departs, Joseph meddles, and Cathy provokes her father; after Earnshaw’s death, Cathy and Heathcliff grieve together in private calm. 6 Hindley returns with a wife, demotes Heathcliff to servant, and grows tyrannical; after spying on the Lintons, Cathy is injured and kept at Thrushcross Grange while Heathcliff is sent away. 7 Cathy returns from Thrushcross Grange transformed, embarrassing Heathcliff. At the Christmas party, conflicts arise with Hindley and Edgar. Heathcliff vows revenge; Nelly reflects on his nature. 2:06:43 8 Frances dies after giving birth; Hindley drinks and grows cruel. Cathy mistreats Nelly and Hareton, clashes with Heathcliff, reconciles with Edgar, and they confess love. 9 Hindley threatens Hareton; Heathcliff saves him. Cathy accepts Edgar, declares eternal love for Heathcliff, who overhears and disappears. Storm follows. Cathy falls ill; Lintons die. Three years later, she marries Edgar. 3:03:56 10 Heathcliff returns, disrupting Catherine and Edgar’s marriage. Isabella falls in love with him, but he plans revenge and manipulation. Catherine enables him. Nelly distrusts Heathcliff and sides increasingly with Edgar. 11 Nelly mistakes Hareton for Hindley’s ghost and finds him degraded. Heathcliff courts Isabella to provoke Catherine. Edgar fights Heathcliff. Catherine manipulates illness to control Edgar, then starves herself during their standoff. 4:10:08 12 Catherine starves herself into feverish delirium after fighting Edgar, longing for Heathcliff and childhood freedom. Edgar discovers her illness. Isabella elopes with Heathcliff, and Edgar disowns her. 13 Catherine recovers but is weakened and pregnant. Isabella writes describing Wuthering Heights’ brutality: Hindley plots murder, Joseph is cruel, Hareton uncouth. Heathcliff rejects marital intimacy, isolating and humiliating her. 5:08:57 14 Nelly visits Isabella and finds Heathcliff refined, Isabella degraded. Heathcliff despises Edgar’s “duty” love, insists Catherine loves him more, mistreats Isabella, and persuades Nelly to deliver a secret letter arranging a visit. 15 Nelly delivers Heathcliff’s letter; he meets dying Catherine. They reconcile bitterly, blaming and forgiving each other. Edgar interrupts as Catherine faints. Heathcliff escapes, vowing to linger nearby. 16 Catherine dies after childbirth. Nelly reveres her beauty and believes her soul is at peace. Heathcliff, devastated, begs her ghost to haunt him and secretly replaces Edgar’s hair in her locket. 6:00:30 17 Isabella flees abusive Heathcliff after violent clashes with Hindley and reaches the Grange injured. She later raises Linton alone. Hindley dies, Edgar mourns devotedly, and Heathcliff gains control of Hareton. 18 Catherine, Edgar’s daughter, meets Hareton at Wuthering Heights, learns he’s her cousin and a servant, and is upset; Mrs. Dean comforts her as they navigate the moors and the household. 7:06:26 19 After Isabella’s death, Edgar brings frail Linton home. Heathcliff immediately claims him, sending Joseph to fetch him. Despite Isabella’s wishes, Edgar reluctantly agrees to send Linton to Wuthering Heights. 20 Linton, ignorant of his father, is sent to Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff, disappointed in his frailty, claims him anyway, plans to secure Thrushcross Grange through him, and elevates Linton over Hareton. 21 Catherine meets Heathcliff and reunites with weak cousin Linton. Heathcliff favors Hareton but keeps him ignorant. Catherine and Linton mock Hareton’s illiteracy. Edgar forbids contact, but Catherine secretly writes to Linton. 8:11:04 22 Catherine and Nelly discuss Edgar’s fragile health. Heathcliff appears, claims Linton is dying from Catherine’s silence. Distressed and believing him, Catherine persuades Nelly to accompany her to Wuthering Heights. 23 Catherine visits sickly Linton; he complains, pressures marriage for care. They argue about fathers; she pushes him, then nurses him. Later Nelly falls ill, while Catherine secretly visits Linton nightly. 24 Catherine secretly visits Linton with a stable boy’s help. Hareton quarrels with them; Linton coughs blood. Catherine lashes Hareton. Nelly discovers the visits, tells Edgar, and Edgar forbids Catherine from returning. 9:07:10 25 Mrs. Dean tells Lockwood he might court Catherine. Recalling last year, Edgar near death allows Catherine supervised meetings with Linton, considering marriage so she may remain at Thrushcross Grange. 26 Catherine meets very sick Linton halfway on the moors. He begs her to lie to Edgar about his health and fears Heathcliff. Catherine soon leaves; Heathcliff approaches as she rides away. 27 Edgar nears death; Catherine reluctantly meets Linton. Heathcliff traps Catherine and Nelly at Wuthering Heights. Linton reveals Heathcliff’s plan to force their marriage before Edgar dies. Catherine agrees, hoping to see Edgar again. 28 Linton torments Catherine and refuses to free her. Nelly alerts Edgar, who alters his will. Catherine escapes with Linton’s help, returns to Edgar before he dies, while Heathcliff gains control afterward. 10:12:14 29 Heathcliff brings Catherine to Wuthering Heights, forbids Thrushcross Grange. Haunted by Cathy’s grave, he plans to be buried with her. Catherine leaves; Heathcliff bars Mrs. Dean from visiting. 30 Catherine nurses dying Linton alone under Heathcliff’s cruelty. After Linton dies, she grows angry and withdrawn. Zillah suggests Hareton; Catherine inherits Thrushcross Grange, but Heathcliff controls it. Lockwood plans to leave. 31 Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights to deliver a note. Catherine ignores him, teases Hareton about reading, and they quarrel. Heathcliff demands rent. Lockwood leaves, imagining a missed romance with Catherine. 32 Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights after Heathcliff’s death. He sees Catherine teaching Hareton to read, learns Heathcliff is dead, and Mrs. Dean explains Catherine and Hareton are now close and meant to marry. 11:20:45 33 Catherine and Hareton anger Joseph and Heathcliff. Heathcliff grabs Catherine, Hareton intervenes. Later, Heathcliff tells Mrs. Dean he no longer wants revenge, sees Hareton as his past, and longs for death. 34 Heathcliff becomes strangely restless and cheerful, talking as if seeing heaven. Mrs. Dean worries and observes him wandering, refusing food. He dies in Catherine’s old room, rain falling on him. Hareton grieves, and ghost rumors follow. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Wax a cross idiom stop preaching or act like a martyr Hasp v arch. lock, fasten (Ha sp) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Wi

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 29-32 00:30 29 Heathcliff brings Catherine to Wuthering Heights, forbids Thrushcross Grange. Haunted by Cathy’s grave, he plans to be buried with her. Catherine leaves; Heathcliff bars Mrs. Dean from visiting. 14:31 30 Catherine nurses dying Linton alone under Heathcliff’s cruelty. After Linton dies, she grows angry and withdrawn. Zillah suggests Hareton; Catherine inherits Thrushcross Grange, but Heathcliff controls it. Lockwood plans to leave. 28:57 31 Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights to deliver a note. Catherine ignores him, teases Hareton about reading, and they quarrel. Heathcliff demands rent. Lockwood leaves, imagining a missed romance with Catherine. 42:35 32 Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights after Heathcliff’s death. He sees Catherine teaching Hareton to read, learns Heathcliff is dead, and Mrs. Dean explains Catherine and Hareton are now close and meant to marry. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Bide v arch. remain or stay somewhere Emulous adj motivated by a spirit of rivalry; seeking to emulate someone or something (Em mew lus) Chevy Chase - an old English ballad or song, popular from at least the 16th–17th centuries, it tells a story of a border skirmish (or hunting expedition) between English and Scottish forces, with dramatic, often bloody results, well-known in rural England and considered entertaining reading or recital material. Spleen n anger or bad temper; abdominal organ Memoranda pl n of Memorandum Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 25-28 00:30 25 Mrs. Dean tells Lockwood he might court Catherine. Recalling last year, Edgar near death allows Catherine supervised meetings with Linton, considering marriage so she may remain at Thrushcross Grange. 10:02 26 Catherine meets very sick Linton halfway on the moors. He begs her to lie to Edgar about his health and fears Heathcliff. Catherine soon leaves; Heathcliff approaches as she rides away. 20:02 27 Edgar nears death; Catherine reluctantly meets Linton. Heathcliff traps Catherine and Nelly at Wuthering Heights. Linton reveals Heathcliff’s plan to force their marriage before Edgar dies. Catherine agrees, hoping to see Edgar again. 49:15 28 Linton torments Catherine and refuses to free her. Nelly alerts Edgar, who alters his will. Catherine escapes with Linton’s help, returns to Edgar before he dies, while Heathcliff gains control afterward. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Attenuated adj thin or reduced in thickness (a Ten u ated) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 22-24 00:30 22 Catherine and Nelly discuss Edgar’s fragile health. Heathcliff appears, claims Linton is dying from Catherine’s silence. Distressed and believing him, Catherine persuades Nelly to accompany her to Wuthering Heights. 15:08 23 Catherine visits sickly Linton; he complains, pressures marriage for care. They argue about fathers; she pushes him, then nurses him. Later Nelly falls ill, while Catherine secretly visits Linton nightly. 33:27 24 Catherine secretly visits Linton with a stable boy’s help. Hareton quarrels with them; Linton coughs blood. Catherine lashes Hareton. Nelly discovers the visits, tells Edgar, and Edgar forbids Catherine from returning. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Diurnal adj daily; of or during the day (dye Urn nle) Bugbear adj a cause of obsessive fear, anxiety, or irritation; arch. an imaginary being invoked to frighten children, typically a sort of hobgoblin supposed to devour them (Bug bear)  Disrelish n arch. a feeling of dislike or distaste (Dis relish) Con v arch. study attentively or learn by heart Wisht excl scot. hush (Wish sht) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 19-21 00:30 19 After Isabella’s death, Edgar brings frail Linton home. Heathcliff immediately claims him, sending Joseph to fetch him. Despite Isabella’s wishes, Edgar reluctantly agrees to send Linton to Wuthering Heights. 10:51 20 Linton, ignorant of his father, is sent to Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff, disappointed in his frailty, claims him anyway, plans to secure Thrushcross Grange through him, and elevates Linton over Hareton. 24:47 21 Catherine meets Heathcliff and reunites with weak cousin Linton. Heathcliff favors Hareton but keeps him ignorant. Catherine and Linton mock Hareton’s illiteracy. Edgar forbids contact, but Catherine secretly writes to Linton. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Ague n arch. malaria or another illness involving fever and shivering (Ay gew) Puling adj crying querulously or weakly (Pewling) Pule v lit. cry querulously or weakly (Pewl) Shied (past of Shy) v dated. fling or throw (something) at a target Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 17-18 00:30 17 Isabella flees abusive Heathcliff after violent clashes with Hindley and reaches the Grange injured. She later raises Linton alone. Hindley dies, Edgar mourns devotedly, and Heathcliff gains control of Hareton. 43:10 18 Catherine, Edgar’s daughter, meets Hareton at Wuthering Heights, learns he’s her cousin and a servant, and is upset; Mrs. Dean comforts her as they navigate the moors and the household. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Despot n a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way (Des bot) Indisposition n mild illness Riband n arch. a ribbon (Rib bund) Culpably adv deserves blame or consider responsible for something bad (Culp pably) Near adj arch. (of a person) mean, miserly Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 14-16 00:30 14 Nelly visits Isabella and finds Heathcliff refined, Isabella degraded. Heathcliff despises Edgar’s “duty” love, insists Catherine loves him more, mistreats Isabella, and persuades Nelly to deliver a secret letter arranging a visit. 20:55 15 Nelly delivers Heathcliff’s letter; he meets dying Catherine. They reconcile bitterly, blaming and forgiving each other. Edgar interrupts as Catherine faints. Heathcliff escapes, vowing to linger nearby. 40:24 16 Catherine dies after childbirth. Nelly reveres her beauty and believes her soul is at peace. Heathcliff, devastated, begs her ghost to haunt him and secretly replaces Edgar’s hair in her locket. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Perspicacity n the quality of having a ready insight into things, shrewdness (per spic Cacity) Missive n a letter, especially a long or official one Dree v arch. Dull; endure (something burdensome or painful) Heterodox adj not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs (Het ter rdox) Ouzel n a bird that resembles the blackbird, especially the ring ouzel (Oo zel) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 12-13 00:30 12 Catherine starves herself into feverish delirium after fighting Edgar, longing for Heathcliff and childhood freedom. Edgar discovers her illness. Isabella elopes with Heathcliff, and Edgar disowns her. 31:54 13 Catherine recovers but is weakened and pregnant. Isabella writes describing Wuthering Heights’ brutality: Hindley plots murder, Joseph is cruel, Hareton uncouth. Heathcliff rejects marital intimacy, isolating and humiliating her. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook To lay something at someone's door idiom to blame someone for something Thible n (northern english) a smooth stick for stirring porridge, broth, or anything else made in a pot Valance n a narrow strip of wood or cloth that is fixed above a window or door and hides the top of the curtains (Va lence) Slattern n derog. an untidy, slovenly woman (Slat tun) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 10-11 00:30 10 Heathcliff returns, disrupting Catherine and Edgar’s marriage. Isabella falls in love with him, but he plans revenge and manipulation. Catherine enables him. Nelly distrusts Heathcliff and sides increasingly with Edgar. 40:30 11 Nelly mistakes Hareton for Hindley’s ghost and finds him degraded. Heathcliff courts Isabella to provoke Catherine. Edgar fights Heathcliff. Catherine manipulates illness to control Edgar, then starves herself during their standoff. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Dilatory adj slow to act (Dil let tory) Dearth n a scarcity or lack of something (dearth like earth) Grouse n a complaint or grumble Sizar n an undergraduate at Cambridge University or at Trinity College, Dublin, receiving financial help from the college and formerly having certain menial duties (sizer) Dog in the manger idiom a person who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something they have no need or use for themselves Manger n a long trough from which horses or cattle feed (Main jer) Furze n gorse, a yellow-flowered shrub of the pea family (furs)  Leveret n a young hare in its first year Recriminate v arch. make counter accusations Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 8-9 00:30 8 Frances dies after giving birth; Hindley drinks and grows cruel. Cathy mistreats Nelly and Hareton, clashes with Heathcliff, reconciles with Edgar, and they confess love. 20:52 9 Hindley threatens Hareton; Heathcliff saves him. Cathy accepts Edgar, declares eternal love for Heathcliff, who overhears and disappears. Storm follows. Cathy falls ill; Lintons die. Three years later, she marries Edgar. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Imprecation n a spoken curse (im prec cation) Grat v past tense of greet Winsome adj attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way (Win some) Convalescent adj (of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment (con va les cent) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 4-7 00:30 4 Nelly recounts Heathcliff’s arrival, Earnshaw’s favoritism, the children’s resentment, and early clashes with Hindley that expose emerging rivalries. 16:47 5 As Mr. Earnshaw declines, favoritism deepens tensions, Hindley departs, Joseph meddles, and Cathy provokes her father; after Earnshaw’s death, Cathy and Heathcliff grieve together in private calm. 25:15 6 Hindley returns with a wife, demotes Heathcliff to servant, and grows tyrannical; after spying on the Lintons, Cathy is injured and kept at Thrushcross Grange while Heathcliff is sent away. 40:58 7 Cathy returns from Thrushcross Grange transformed, embarrassing Heathcliff. At the Christmas party, conflicts arise with Hindley and Edgar. Heathcliff vows revenge; Nelly reflects on his nature. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Indigenae n pl. a native, local, indigenous inhabitant (in Did gen nee) Whinstone n hard, dark basaltic rock such as that of the Whin Sill in Northern England (Win stone) Churl n arch. A miser or peasant Dunnock n a small European songbird of the accentor family, with a dark grey head and a reddish-brown back (Dun nuck) Lascar n dated. a sailor from India or Southeast Asia Negus n a hot drink of port, sugar, lemon, and spice (Nee gus) High time idiom past the time when something should have happened Tureen n a deep covered dish from which soup is served (tew Reen) Gripe v arch. grasp tightly (Gripe, like ripe) Psalmody n the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles, especially in public worship (Salm medy) Prognosticate v foretell or prophesy a future event (prog Nost ticate) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 1-38 00:30 1 Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised 18:50 2 Matthew Cuthbert Is Surprised 48:14 3 Marilla Cuthbert Is Surprised 1:02:07 4 Morning at Green Gables 5 Anne’s History 6 Marilla Makes Up Her Mind 7 Anne Says Her Prayers 8 Anne’s Bringing-up Is Begun 2:05:36 9 Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified 10 Anne’s Apology 11 Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-school 12 A Solemn Vow and Promise 3:00:05 13 The Delights of Anticipation 14 Anne’s Confession 15 A Tempest in the School Teapot 3:59:27 16 Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results 17 A New Interest in Life 18 Anne to the Rescue 4:53:52 19 A Concert, a Catastrophe, and a Confession 20 A Good Imagination Gone Wrong 21 A New Departure in Flavorings 5:51:39 22 Anne Is Invited Out to Tea 23 Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor 24 Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert 25 Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves 6:43:55 26 The Story Club Is Formed 27 Vanity and Vexation of Spirit 28 An Unfortunate Lily Maid 29 An Epoch in Anne’s Life 7:48:18 30 The Queen’s Class Is Organized 31 Where the Brook and River Meet 32 The Pass List Is Out 8:40:13 33 The Hotel Concert 34 A Queen’s Girl 35 The Winter at Queen’s 36 The Glory and the Dream 9:34:27 37 The Reaper Whose Name Is Death 9:49:18 38 The Bend in the Road Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 33-36 00:30 33 Anne prepares carefully for a benefit concert, overcomes stage fright, recites brilliantly, earns audience and professional praise, impresses a famous artist, and remains content as Anne of Green Gables. 20:00 34 Anne prepares to leave, struggles with homesickness at college, finds comfort in friends, learns of a scholarship, and resolves to win, broadening her ambitions. 34:26 35 Anne excels at Queen’s, rivals Gilbert academically, maintains Avonlea friendships, faces competition for the Avery scholarship, and embraces effort over outcome, valuing hard work and ambition. 43:53 36 Anne wins the Avery scholarship, celebrates with family, worries about Gilbert leaving, notes Matthew and Marilla’s health and finances, and shares a tender evening with Matthew before looming sorrow. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Elocutionist n a person highly skilled in elocution, the art of careful public speaking (Elec cue tionist) Countrified adj reminiscent or characteristic of the country, being unsophisticated (Country fied) Titian adj (of hair) bright golden auburn; n a versatile Italian painter, equally adept with portraits, landscape backgrounds, and mythological and religious subjects (Ti tian) Kerwallop n A sudden wallop or onrush Chaplet n a garland or circlet for a person's head (Chap let) In harness phr. in the routine of daily work Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 1-3 00:30 1 In 1801, Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights, meets the aloof Heathcliff, is attacked by dogs, scolded instead of pitied, and despite the hostility, decides to return the next day. 13:04 2 Lockwood returns through a snowstorm, is treated with hostility by the household, attacked again by dogs when trying to leave, and is ultimately forced to stay the night at Wuthering Heights. 33:11 3 Lockwood sleeps in a forbidden room, dreams of Catherine’s ghost, sees Heathcliff’s desperate grief for her, and struggles back through the snow to Thrushcross Grange. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Costa's Wordbook Misanthropist n a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society (mis An throe pist) Hale adj (of an old person) strong and healthy Advent n the arrival of a notable person or thing (Ad vunt) Penetralium n the innermost, most hidden, or secret parts of a building, place, or, figuratively, a subject (pen ne Tray lium) Cullender n a variant of colander Villainous adj relating to, constituting, or guilty of wicked or criminal behaviour (Vil lin nous) Vis-à-vis adv in a position facing a specified or implied subject; prep. in relation to, with regard to (V sa V) Vexatious adj causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry (vex Say tious) Loth (Loath) adj reluctant, unwilling (Loath) Halloo v cry or shout ‘halloo’ to attract attention or to give encouragement to dogs in hunting (ha Loo) Hem v arch. make a sound in the throat when hesitating or as a signal Juno - by Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, the patron goddess of Rome, and the protector of women and marriage  Reprobate n arch. (in Calvinism) a sinner who is not of the elect and is predestined to damnation; an unprincipled person (Rep pro bate) Postern n a back or side entrance  Virulency n bitter hostility; the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison (Vi ru len cy) Smack of something phr v to show or seem to have a characteristic or quality, usually negative Copious adj abundant in supply or quantity; arch. profuse in speech and idea (coop pius) Palaver n lengthy and unproductive discussion; unnecessary complex procedure (pa Lav ver) Asseverate v declare or state solemnly or emphatically (As sever rate) Unhasp v arch. unfasten Brindle adj (especially of a domestic animal) brownish or tawny with streaks of other colour Grimalkin n an archaic term for a cat, specifically an old female cat or a witch's familiar, often associated with Scottish folklore and Macbeth (grim Mal kin) Querulous adj complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner (Quer rul lus) Orison n arch prayer  Sotto voce adv in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard Snoozle v inf. to snuggle, nestle, curl up, or nuzzle affectionately Ever and anon phr arch. Occasionally (ever and an NON) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 30-32 00:30 30 Miss Stacy selects Anne to prepare for Queen’s Academy. Marilla supports her ambitions. Anne studies hard, rivals Gilbert, misses Diana, and the winter passes into a welcome summer break. 24:17 31 Anne rests outdoors all summer, returns to school energized, matures quietly, story club fades, enjoys outings, and focuses entirely on studying for Queen’s Academy entrance exams. 37:16 32 Anne fears Queen’s exams, stays with Aunt Josephine, takes tests in Charlottetown, returns home anxious, and finally triumphs, tying with Gilbert but officially placed first among 200 students. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Go back on phr. fail to keep a promise Get a word in edgewise phr. contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause Pall v become less appealing or interesting through familiarity (Paul) Flounce n a wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt or dress, a frill (Flance) Gird one's loins phr. prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging Galore adj in abundance (ge Lor) Euclid -(300 BCE) a Greek mathematician known as the "father of geometry (U clid) Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 26-29 00:30 26 After the concert, life feels dull again. Anne turns 13, excels at imaginative writing, and founds a girls’ story club, despite Marilla’s scorn and adults’ amused reactions. 15:56 27 Anne secretly dyes her hair to escape redness, turns it green, and is punished by having it cut off, resolving penitently to conquer vanity and behave better. 30:28 28 Anne nearly drowns reenacting Elaine, is rescued by Gilbert, refuses his apology and friendship, and returns furious, embarrassed, and cured of any taste for romance. 47:06 29 Anne and Diana visit Aunt Josephine, enjoy the Exhibition and city delights, then return home, where Anne realizes the greatest pleasure was coming back to Green Gables. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Humdrum adj lacking excitement or variety, boringly monotonous Precedence n the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else, priority in importance, order, or rank (Pres si dence) Lick v inf. beat or thrash (someone); overcome (a person or problem) decisively Beset v (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently Nom de plume n an assumed name used by a writer instead of their real name, a pen name (fr, nom de pleum) Scrape n an embarrassing or difficult predicament caused by one's own unwise behaviour (like crepe) Coruscation n a series of bright flashes (cor re scay tion) Guinevere - according to Arthurian legend, an early-medieval queen of Great Britain and the wife of King Arthur. Servitor n arch. a person who serves or attends on a social superior Samite n a rich silk fabric interwoven with gold and silver threads, used for dressmaking and decoration in the Middle Ages Canto n one of the sections into which certain long poems are divided Marmion - a historical romance in verse of 16th C Scotland and England by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1808. Consisting of six cantos, each with an introductory epistle, and copious antiquarian notes, it concludes with the Battle of Flodden in 1513 Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 22-25 00:30 22 Anne nervously visits Mrs. Allan for tea, impresses with etiquette, bonds over shared struggles, while Mrs. Lynde announces the new teacher, Miss Muriel Stacy. 09:11 23 Anne gets dared to walk a roof, falls and breaks her ankle, stays home many weeks, receives many visitors, and anticipates the new teacher. 22:57 24 Anne returns to school, loves the new teacher Miss Stacy, and eagerly prepares for the Christmas fundraising concert, encouraged by Matthew despite Marilla’s skepticism. 32:01 25 Matthew notices Anne’s plain clothes compared with her classmates, enlists Mrs. Lynde to make her a beautiful Christmas dress, she also receives fancy slippers from Diana’s aunt, and the concert is a success. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Beatify v be supremely happy; (in the Roman Catholic Church) announce the beatification of (be Aht tify) Organdie n a fine translucent cotton muslin that is usually stiffened and is used for women's clothing Ridgepole n the horizontal pole of a long tent or roof Recitation n the action of repeating something aloud from memory (Reh cit taytion) Contortion n a twisted or bent condition, state, or form; the skill of twisting and bending one's body into strange and unnatural positions, as a form of entertainment Bevy n a large group of people or things of a particular kind Presbyterian n relating to or denoting a Christian Church or denomination governed by elders according to the principles of Presbyterianism (press bit Tee rian) Swathing (swathe) v wrap in several layers of fabric (Sway thing) Shirring n a decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching (Sher ring) Spell n a short period Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 19-21 00:30 19 Anne accidentally jumps on Diana’s sleeping Aunt Josephine. Her brave, imaginative apology saves Diana’s music lessons and turns the elderly woman’s fury into a lasting, kindred-spirit friendship. 24:12 20 Marilla forces Anne to walk through the "Haunted Wood" at night to discipline her overactive imagination. Anne survives the terrifying ordeal and vows to curb her fanciful ghost stories. 37:20 21 Anne accidentally flavors a cake with liniment for the new minister’s wife. Mortified, she is comforted by Mrs. Allan’s kindness and vows never to make the same mistake twice. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Pung sleigh n a sturdy, box-shaped, horse-drawn sleigh popular in 18th-19th-century New England and Eastern Canada for winter transport of goods, cargo, or people Gad v go from place to place in the pursuit of pleasure (like glad) Threadbare adj (of an argument, excuse, idea, etc.) used so often that it is no longer effective; (of a person, building, or room) poor or shabby in appearance; (of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming thin and tattered with age Beard v boldly confront or challenge (someone formidable) Bestarred v to decorate with stars Dyspeptic adj having indigestion or a consequent air of irritable bad temper (dis Pep tic) Adulterate v render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance (a Dul ter rate) Flummery adj meaningless or insincere flattery or conventions (Flum like plum mery) Inveigle v persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery (in Vey gle) Anodyne Liniment - a medicated liquid preparation applied topically to the skin to relieve pain, muscle stiffness, and soreness Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 16-18 00:30 16 Anne accidentally gets Diana drunk on currant wine instead of raspberry cordial. Outraged, Mrs. Barry forbids their friendship, leaving Anne heartbroken despite Marilla’s explanation. 23:36 17 After a tearful parting, Diana’s mother forbids school contact. Anne channels her heartache into academic rivalry with Gilbert, excelling in all subjects except the challenging geometry. 35:51 18 Anne saves Minnie May from life-threatening croup using her childcare experience. A grateful Mrs. Barry admits her error, forgives Anne, and joyfully restores the girls' forbidden friendship. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Costa's Wordbook Addlepated adj confused; eccentric (Addle payted) Sere adj dry or withered (Sear) Suppliant n a person making a humble or earnest plea to a power or authority (Sup pleant) Prepense adj deliberate, intentional (pre Pense) Perquisite n a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position (Per quisit) Bedizen v dress up or decorate gaudily (be Dy sen) Dunce n derog. a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person (dun s) Stoop v arch. condescend to do something Grit - Liberal party of Canada Beau n a person's boyfriend or male admirer; a rich, fashionable young man, a dandy Russet n a dessert apple of a variety with a slightly rough brownish skin (Rus sit) Croup n inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties (like group) Ipecac n a drug prepared from the dried rhizome of the South American shrub ipecacuanha, used as an emetic and expectorant (Ip pic kack) Crochet n a handicraft in which yarn is made up into a textured fabric by means of a hooked needle (fr, crow shey) Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 13-15 00:30 13 Anne eagerly anticipates a Sunday school picnic, charms Marilla, and becomes enchanted with Marilla’s amethyst brooch, asking to hold it. 11:17 14 Marilla wrongly accuses Anne of losing the brooch. Anne invents a confession, is punished, then forgiven when Marilla finds it, and Anne is allowed to attend the picnic. 29:03 15 Anne befriends classmates, clashes with Gilbert Blythe, is humiliated by Mr. Phillips, quits school in fury, refuses to forgive Gilbert, and melodramatically adores Diana, amusing Marilla. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Costa's Wordbook Forlornly adv showing one is alone and unhappy (for Lawn ly) Beatification n a state of radiant happiness and bliss, almost saint-like joy; (in the Roman Catholic Church) declaration by the Pope that a dead person is in a state of bliss, constituting a first step towards canonization and permitting public veneration (be Aat tification) Scrumptious adj (of food) extremely tasty, delicious (Scrum xious) Lissom adj (of a person or their body) slim, supple, and graceful (Lis sum) Spruce n a widespread coniferous tree which has a distinctive conical shape and hanging cones, widely grown for timber, pulp, and Christmas trees (like bruce) Primer n an elementary textbook that serves as an introduction to a subject of study or is used for teaching children to read (Prime mer) Harrow v cause distress to n a heavy frame set with teeth or tines which is dragged over ploughed land Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, chapter summary, scheduled release 2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release 2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting