Short Stories audiobooks

The World and the Door

By: O. Henry

Narrated by: Patrick Walls

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

The World and the Door by O. Henry, narrated by Patrick Walls, is a captivating collection of short stories brimming with wit, charm, and the signature twists that have made O. Henry a beloved storyteller. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century life, these tales explore human nature with humor and heart, often leading to surprising and... Read more

The Mappined Life

By: Saki

Narrated by: Rose Clarke

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

In Saki's short story "The Mappined Life," the narrative unfolds through a conversation between Mrs. James Gurtleberry and her niece, who reflect on the nature of existence and the illusion of freedom within societal constraints. The story is set against the backdrop of the Mappin Terraces at the Zoological Gardens, which symbolize a façade of... Read more

A Kidnapped Santa Claus

By: L. Frank Baum

Narrated by: Bart Wolffe

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you ready for a Christmas adventure?
In this story Santa Claus is kidnapped to prevent him from delivering his gifts to children on Christmas Eve. Find out if this evil plan is successful or will Santa Claus' helpers save the day and save Christmas. Read more

القصر الهندي

By: كامل كيلاني

Narrated by: كريم بلوقية

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

يريد ملك بنارس أن يشيد قصرا مبتدعا لم يسبقه إلى بناء مثله أحد من ملوك الهند قاطبة، ولكنه بناء هذا القصر يضعه في معضلة أخلاقية عويصة، فهل سيختار الملك الخيار الصحيح؟ Read more

Los Temibles Cuentos del Malvado Belsnickel

By: Edi Roca

Narrated by: Maxi Miller

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

El genial Maxi Miller ( tiktok.com/@maximillerok - instagram.com/maxii_miller ) interpreta al legendario Belsnickel en esta serie de rimas espeluznantes para Halloween.
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The Cask of Amontillado

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Oliver Thompson

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a dark and gripping tale of revenge, deceit, and the chilling depths of human malice. Set in the shadowy, wine-filled catacombs of an unnamed Italian city, this short story follows the cunning and vengeful Montresor as he seeks to settle an unnamed insult by luring his unsuspecting friend, Fortunato,... Read more

Chickpeas to Cook and Other Stories

By: Nilanjana Sengupta

Narrated by: Anita Dhawan Mehrotra

Length: 4 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Chickpeas to Cook is the story of the woman of the tribe, women from some of the smallest of communities, often no more than a few hundred families in Singapore. How do these women live, think, breathe? What does the Dawoodi Bohra woman answer, for instance, when she’s asked if her daughter will don the ridah after marriage? When does the Sikh... Read more

Камера хранения

By: Нюта Федермессер

Narrated by: Нюта Федермессер

Length: 4 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Нюта Федермессер — известный российский общественный деятель, учредитель Благотворительного фонда помощи хосписам «Вера», на званного в честь ее мамы, врача Веры Васильевны Миллионщиковой, одной из основателей хосписного движения в России. Уже почти два десятилетия Нюта записывает все, что успевает за фиксировать из безумного списка событий и... Read more

Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 2 (Animals)

By: Saki, Leo Tolstoy, Stephen Crane, Anton Chekhov...

Narrated by: Peter Coates

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

In these selections, an animal plays an important role in the action or plot of the story. The animals in these stories are real or are stand-ins for humans: Sredni Vashtar by Saki (H. H. Munro) Kholstomer, The Story of a Horse by Leo Tolstoy A Dark-Brown Dog by Stephen Crane Kashtanka by Anton Chekhov The Cat That Walked By Himself by Rudyard... Read more

Lichtspiele - Medo (Ungekürzt)

By: Heribert R. Brennig

Narrated by: Jutta Seifert

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Medo, der eigentlich Leon heißt, ist ein dreizehnjähriger Draufgänger. Ständig auf der Suche nach dem nächsten Kick und nichts unversucht lassend, geschieht ihm während eines Urlaubs in Siebenbürgen Sonderbares. Er hat Lichterscheinungen und taucht ein in bizarre, surrealistisch erscheinende Welten. Die Erfahrungen sind für Medo ebenso... Read more

Las memorias de Sherlock Holmes

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Horacio Lanci

Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

“Las memorias de Sherlock Holmes” de 1894 significaba para su autor, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), su despedida del genial personaje que había ocupado, decía, un lugar excesivo en su mente y en su vida. En efecto, desde “Un estudio en escarlata” escrita a los 27 años, Sherlock Holmes había acaparado la atención de público y críticos... Read more

Cursed

By: Kay Ross

Narrated by: Ink

Length: 1 hour 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Who do you trust?Nuss needs a new life, one she hopes will bring better opportunities and solitude. With that motivation alone, she’s traveled weeks with a caravan that is full on judgment and empty on safety.Now, only days away from her goal, the unwelcome arrival of two sorcerers threatens to stop her. And if they don’t, then the silent... Read more

Рассказы

By: Константин Паустовский

Narrated by: Дмитрий Шабров & Ирина Королева

Length: 3 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

В сборник вошли такие известные рассказы, как «Телеграмма», «Тёплый хлеб», «Фиолетовый луч» и Рассказы о природе: «Золотой линь», «Последний чёрт», «Заячьи лапы» и другие. Писатель использует все богатство и мощь русского языка, чтобы в ярких красках и романтических ощущениях передать всю красоту и величие природы. По сути, он создает... Read more

СНТ

By: Владимир Березин

Narrated by: Егор Партин

Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Эта книга — о мистике дачной жизни, а «дача» — слово универсальное. Так называют и участок в садовом (некоммерческом) товариществе, что на указателях сокращают до СНТ, и загородный дом в четыре этажа, и огород с притулившейся в углу времянкой. Её называли по-разному: имением, фазендой или каким-нибудь Монрепо. Три кита держат жизнь успешного... Read more

Excepting Mrs. Pentherby

By: Saki

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

In "Excepting Mrs. Pentherby," Saki explores the dynamics of social interactions during a house party where all attendees seem to get along splendidly—except for one notable exception, Mrs. Pentherby.The story follows Reggie Bruttle, who organizes the gathering, optimistic that it will be a harmonious affair despite the potential for conflict... Read more

Christmas Everyday

By: William Dean Howells

Narrated by: Nicki White

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Christmas everyday? Well, one little girl did and it did not turn out as she expected… Read more

City Swimmers & Other Stories

By: Steve Clark

Narrated by: Steve Clark

Length: 3 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

In these ten stories, Steve Clark guides us through an urban terrain of relationships--marital and filial, romantic and bitter--exploring loss and longing in a timeless but modern cityscape. A man leaves his wife in bed with the flu and takes a walk through his past, encountering the dead and living, the real and surreal, on his last day alive... Read more

Christmas Bedtime Stories for Young Children

By: Beatrix Potter, Abbie Phillips Walker, Emilie P...

Narrated by: Nicki White, Erik Blior & Matt Stewart

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Christmas has arrived!
Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow. Read more

El último show del elegante Joan

By: Luis Humberto Crosthwaite

Narrated by: Jaime Collepardo

Length: 3 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

«Luis Humberto Crosthwaite hace en cada relato una reflexión sobre el cuento como la más exigente de las artes marciales.» -Martín Solares El último show del Elegante Joan da título a una colección de cuentos donde el hilo conductor es la poesía, la música y la literatura. Un ejercicio de metapoesía, metaficción que aborda, desde el humor, la... Read more

Povești pentru Vlad - Volumul 6

By: Geo Mihalache

Narrated by: Geo Mihalache

Length: 1 hour 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Vă doriți liniște în mașină și acasă? Ascultați poveștile din seria "Povești pentru Vlad".În acest volum:
Întrecerea – Cei trei motani, Pic, Tărcatul și Miron, plictisiți peste măsură stabilesc un concurs în urma căruia câștigătorul să primească ceva bun de mâncare de la ceilalți doi timp de o săptămână.Peștele – Cei trei motani primesc câte o... Read more

A Psychical Invasion

By: Algernon Blackwood

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

"A Psychical Invasion" by Algernon Blackwood is a gripping tale about Dr. John Silence, an unconventional physician specializing in paranormal cases. When a concerned woman approaches him about her friend, Felix Pender, a once-successful humorist now crippled by a strange affliction, Silence is drawn into a mystery beyond ordinary medical... Read more

Black Canaan

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In the dark depths of the Louisiana bayou, Kirby Buckner returns to his homeland, troubled by a mysterious warning of impending doom. In Grimesville, he confronts rising tensions between white townsfolk and the black community, fueled by the malevolent conjure man, Saul Stark. Enchanted by a mysterious quadroon girl, Buckner is drawn into a... Read more

The Byzantine Omelette

By: Saki

Narrated by: Rose Clarke

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

In "The Byzantine Omelette," Saki presents a satirical narrative featuring Sophie Chattel-Monkheim, a wealthy socialist who invites the Duke of Syria to her home. Eager to impress him, she hires a renowned chef, Gaspare, specifically to prepare a Byzantine omelette, a dish the Duke adores. However, chaos erupts when the household staff goes on... Read more

From Savagery

By: Alejandra Banca

Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon

Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Electric, defiant, and singing with melancholia, Alejandra Banca's devastating debut throws its arms around a displaced generation of young Venezuelan migrants, reveling in the clamor and beauty of their day-by-day survival.



Below the rooftops of Barcelona's historic avenues, in the shadow of the Sagrada Família and its fleet of construction... Read more