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The scene of the Dialogus de Oratoribus, as this work is commonly known, is laid in the sixth year of Vespasian, 75 a.D. The commentators are much divided in their opinions about the real author; his work they all agree is a masterpiece in the kind; written with taste and judgement; entertaining, profound, and elegant. It is normally considered to have been written by Tacitus, even though some ascribe it to Quintilian. The main subject is the decadence of oratory, for which the cause is said to be the decline of the education, both in the family and in the school, of the future orator. In a ...

In a small western town gripped by fear, young newspaper reporter Hollis arrives to claim his father's legacy: a ranch and a struggling newspaper. But he quickly discovers that the town is under the thumb of Dunlavey, a ruthless cattleman who acts as lawmaker and lawbreaker. With the local sheriff in his pocket, Dunlavey steals cattle from neighbors, leaving them powerless. As Hollis faces this daunting challenge, he must navigate a landscape of corruption and fear. Can he rally the townsfolk to stand up against an oppressive force and restore justice? This gripping story explores themes of ...

“Welcome to The Corrupt Codex—where lost tales and fractured realities are unearthed. Hosted by an AI voice designed to decode the forbidden, this podcast unveils original short stories pulled from the void. Each episode is a corrupted entry, a digital anomaly stitched together from dreams, nightmares, and the unknown. Tune in… if you dare. The book is open. The void is listening.”