Short Stories audiobooks

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

When We Were Everything

By: Kia Orion

Narrated by: Kia Orion

Length: 1 hour 34 minutes

Abridged: No

When We Were Everything traces the delicate, tangled threads of relationships that define us. Through a series of deeply personal poems and stories, these pieces capture the bittersweet essence of youth, the complexities of love, and the unvarnished reality of growing up.This collection is a journey through the heart—reflecting on past loves,... Read more

The Adventures of the Dreamy Space Crew

By: Rosie Sunshine

Narrated by: Matthew P. Harlan

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Take a magical cosmic adventure with "The Adventures of the Dreamy Space Crew." These young space enthusiasts, between the ages of 8 and 12, who dream of exploring the stars and galaxies, are the perfect audience for this exciting bedtime story.Join a team of 10 adventurous astronauts as they explore the vast unknown, bringing young readers on a... Read more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Brian Mitchell

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a fantastical tale with some Poe-like overtones. It's about a baby born at age 70 who then lives life in reverse, with his hair turning from white to iron-gray over the dozen years of his life and the network of wrinkles on his face becoming less pronounced. The ramifications of... Read more

Fug und Janina, Folge 3: Ein Cowboy-Lied (Geschichte zu dem Lied)

By: Fug und Janina

Narrated by: Fug und Janina

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In Texas hütet der Cowboy Jim seine kleine Herde Kühe und langweilt sich furchtbar dabei. Sie tun tagein und tagaus nichts anderes als Gras zu kauen und Kuhfladen zu hinterlassen. Und auf seine Fragen bekommt er von ihnen auch immer nur das gleiche "Muuuh" zu hören. Als Jim über ein Buch mit dem Titel "Glückliche Kühe im Allgäu" stolpert, ist... Read more

The Ransom of Red Chief

By: O. Henry

Narrated by: Christopher Garcia

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

O. Henry’s The Ransom of Red Chief is a hilarious short story about a kidnapping gone terribly wrong. When two con men kidnap a rambunctious young boy, they quickly realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. The boy, who calls himself "Red Chief," turns the tables on his captors with his wild imagination and mischievous antics, making... Read more

The Diary of a God

By: Barry Pain

Narrated by: Rose Clarke

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The Diary of a God by Barry Pain is a satirical short story that presents the fictional diary of a deity who observes and reflects upon human behavior and the absurdities of life on Earth. The god, who remains unnamed, details his interactions with humanity, expressing both amusement and frustration at their follies.  Read more

The Ghost of Buckstown Inn

By: Arnold M. Anderson

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

On a cold, stormy night, a weary traveler checks into the mysterious Buckstown Inn, a remote lodging with a reputation for ghostly encounters. As the night progresses, the traveler is haunted by strange noises, eerie visions, and the presence of a ghostly figure that beckons him to follow. Desperate to uncover the truth, he embarks on a... Read more

The Ghost of Washington

By: W. Bob Holland

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into a realm where history and the supernatural intertwine in The Ghost of Washington, a compelling tale penned by W. Bob Holland. This haunting narrative explores the mysterious encounters of a cyclist in the shadowy valleys of Washington, where echoes of the past linger and spectral figures roam.As the protagonist navigates the eerie... Read more

Children's Christmas Stories

By: Leo Tolstoy, William Dean Howells, Hans Christi...

Narrated by: Nicki White & Bart Wolffe

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you put out your stocking?
Grab yourself a hot chocolate and get cosy for a collection of wintery Christmas stories, that will have your little ones dreaming of Santa Claus and his reindeers. Read more

The Flayed Hand

By: Guy de Maupassant

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Flayed Hand, Guy de Maupassant delves into the eerie and macabre with a chilling tale of obsession, mystery, and supernatural terror. When a man stumbles upon a grotesque relic—a severed, flayed human hand—at an antique shop, he sees it as a curious oddity to add to his collection. Little does he know, this sinister artifact harbors a... Read more

Spooky Halloween Tales for Minecrafters

By: Dr. Block

Narrated by: M.T. Lott

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Do you dare to be scared?
If you dare to be scared, listen to this Minecraft-inspired halloween book filled with five spine-chilling tales of witches, zombies, potions, Herobrine, and more!
Contents: Talking Herobrine The Haunted Pork Chop Night of the Living Zombie The Telltale Emerald The Glare Witch Project
This book is recommended for ages... Read more

The Fir Tree

By: Hans Christian Andersen

Narrated by: Nicki White

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you nice and cosy? Join us in the forest for the tale of a young fir tree who longs to be older. Read more

Рассказы о природе

By: Константин Паустовский

Narrated by: Ирина Королева

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

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 красочные, удивительные по силе воздействия на чувства читателей миниатюры. Его любовь к природе и ее обитателям безгранична. В сборник вошли известные рассказы Константина... Read more

The Bridal Party

By: S. Mukerji

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The Bridal Party by S. Mukerji is a haunting tale set in the sacred city of Benares, where ancient traditions and supernatural forces collide. When a large bridal party gathers for a traditional Indian wedding, some guests, enticed by local legend, decide to spend the night in a nearby house known for being haunted. Despite warnings, they move... Read more

Телеграмма

By: Константин Паустовский

Narrated by: Дмитрий Шабров

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

«Телеграмма» — рассказ Константина Паустовского, опубликованный в 1946 году в журнале «Огонёк». В центре сюжета рассказа — последние дни жизни и смерть живущей в деревне пожилой женщины, приехать проститься с которой не успевает её дочь, давно уехавшая в город. Read more

The Parlor-Car Ghost

By: W. Bob Holland

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

The Parlor-Car Ghost is a thrilling and suspenseful short story from the early 20th century, included in the anthology Twenty-Five Ghost Stories, edited by W. Bob Holland. On a routine train journey, a passenger experiences an unexpected encounter with the supernatural that turns an ordinary trip into a chilling mystery. In this eerie tale, the... Read more

The Burglar's Ghost

By: W. Bob Holland

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The Burglar's Ghost is a gripping supernatural tale, part of Twenty-Five Ghost Stories by W. Bob Holland. This eerie story delves into the chilling encounter between a notorious burglar and a spectral figure. As the thief embarks on his next heist, he’s suddenly confronted by the haunting presence of a ghost whose appearance brings an unexpected... Read more

Shadow: A Parable

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Shadow—A Parable by Edgar Allan Poe is a hauntingly atmospheric tale that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious plague, a group of seven companions gathers in a dimly lit room, reflecting on life, death, and the unknown. As they grapple with the fragility of existence, an otherworldly... Read more

The Lottery

By: Shirley Jackson

Narrated by: Victoria Emmeline Haverford

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Lottery, Shirley Jackson masterfully unravels a chilling story that delves deep into the heart of human nature and societal tradition. Set in a small, seemingly peaceful village, the story begins with the townspeople gathering for their annual lottery, an event that has been held for as long as anyone can remember. What starts as a... Read more

Фиолетовый луч

By: Константин Паустовский

Narrated by: Ирина Королева

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

В приказе петлюровского коменданта было сказано, что в ночью командованием армии будут пущены против большевиков смертоносные фиолетовые лучи, предоставленные Петлюре французскими военными властями. Населению Киева предписывалось спуститься в подвалы и не выходить до утра. Реальные картины тех уже далеких событий Константин Паустовский... Read more

The District Doctor

By: Ivan Turgenev

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In this poignant and timeless tale, Ivan Turgenev, one of Russia’s most celebrated literary figures, offers a glimpse into the quiet yet profound inner lives of ordinary people. The District Doctor follows the reflections of a humble doctor as he recalls a fleeting, bittersweet moment in his life—one that left a lasting imprint on his... Read more

A Lonely Ride

By: Bret Harte

Narrated by: Walter Miller

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

A Lonely Ride by Bret Harte is a short story that captures the essence of a solitary journey through a dark and desolate landscape. The narrative begins with the protagonist boarding a stagecoach in Wingdam, California, on a night that is both ominous and quiet. As the only passenger, he reflects on his surroundings and the peculiar behaviors of... Read more

Fur

By: Saki

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

In "Fur" by Saki, the story revolves around two friends, Suzanne and Eleanor, who are planning for their upcoming birthdays. Suzanne is particularly eager to receive an extravagant gift from her wealthy cousin, Bertram. The narrative begins with the two women discussing their desires, and Suzanne expresses her wish for a luxurious fur coat.... Read more