Short Stories audiobooks

H.G. Wells -More Selected Short Stories

By: H.G Wells

Narrated by: Simon Hester

Length: 7 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

H.G. Wells is widely regarded as one of the most imaginative and visionary writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Best known for his groundbreaking science fiction novels like The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine, Wells was also a prolific short story writer, producing a diverse body of work that explored many of the same... Read more

The Boarded Window

By: Ambrose Bierce

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The Boarded Window is a chilling short story by Ambrose Bierce that follows the life of Murlock, a solitary man who lives in a cabin with a boarded-up window. The story begins with Murlock's death and the discovery of his wife's grave nearby. As the narrator delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding their lives, a haunting tale of... Read more

Tales From An Ironic Mind, Four

By: Paul A. Hernandez

Narrated by: Paul A. Hernandez

Length: 6 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

These 19 tales take you from an assassination in a foreign country, to problems on a solar sailing ship having problems after taking a short cut, a solar flare that has seemed to have effected everyone in the city except two people, a man who miss-uses the city emergency drone equipment for private use. There's the ship crashing on a foreign... Read more

F. Scott Fitzgerald

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Max Garzón

Length: 8 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Gratis por lanzamiento!-En español neutro, narrado por un humano-Contiene algunos de los cuentos mas celebres del autor:-         El Gominola-         Corto viaje a casa-         Diamante Dick y el primer derecho de la mujer-         El Pirata de la costa-         La década perdida-         Primero de mayo Read more

The Red Room

By: H.G. Wells

Narrated by: Jane Wing

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the haunting world of The Red Room, one of H.G. Wells' most chilling short stories, now narrated by Jane Wing. In this gothic tale of suspense, a skeptical protagonist enters a seemingly haunted room in an ancient castle, determined to disprove the existence of the supernatural. As the night progresses, he encounters fear in a way he... Read more

Het Verborgen Boek

By: Peter Heuvelman

Narrated by: Peter Heuvelman

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Het Verborgen Boek Tijdens een stormachtige nacht vindt Samuel, toevlucht in een oude, afgelegen bibliotheek. Terwijl de regen tegen de hoge ramen tikt, stuit hij op een mysterieus boek dat niet alleen verhalen van lang vervlogen tijden bevat, maar ook zijn eigen levensverhaal onthult. Dit boek leidt hem naar een geheime kamer, diep verborgen in... Read more

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

By: Ambrose Bierce

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

In this gripping and enigmatic tale, Ambrose Bierce explores the final moments of a Confederate sympathizer who faces a grim fate at Owl Creek Bridge. As he stands on the brink of execution, the story delves into his thoughts and perceptions, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. The narrative masterfully captures the tension and... Read more

The Lost Sanjak

By: Saki

Narrated by: Katherine Leer

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Lost Sanjak" is a thought-provoking tale in which a man, facing condemnation for his own murder, claims to be a victim of his own education. His unusual defense posits that his lack of specialization and the pressures of societal expectations led him to a tragic end, challenging the conventional notions of self-determination and... Read more

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1845. It centers around a man named Valdemar who is hypnotized shortly before his death. After his apparent demise, his body remains in a state of catalepsy for several days. While still in this state, the narrator attempts to communicate with Valdemar through... Read more

Fug und Janina, Folge 1: Sommerhit (Geschichte zu dem Lied)

By: Fug und Janina

Narrated by: Fug und Janina

Length: 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Kra-Wumms! Ein heftiges Gewitter zieht ganz und gar unerwartet an dem gerade noch so herrlichen Sommertag auf. So ein Ärger! Was macht man im Sommer, wenn man eigentlich Fahrrad fahren wollte und die Tour nun sprichwörtlich ins Wasser fallen muss? Richtig: Man holt sich den Sommer ganz einfach nach drinnen! Wie das geht, verraten euch Fug und... Read more

The Purloined Letter

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

In this brilliantly crafted tale of intrigue and deception, Edgar Allan Poe invites readers into the shadowy world of 19th-century Paris, where a letter of extraordinary importance has been stolen from the royal chambers. The city’s finest police officers are baffled, unable to retrieve the purloined letter despite exhaustive searches and... Read more

The Mystery of Marie Rogêt

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 2 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In this chilling sequel to The Murders in the Rue Morgue, Edgar Allan Poe once again brings us into the brilliant mind of C. Auguste Dupin, the world’s first literary detective. Inspired by the true story of a murdered young woman in New York, Poe reimagines the mystery in the streets of Paris. When Marie Rogêt, a popular and beautiful young... Read more

To Build a Fire

By: Jack London

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Set against the stark and brutal backdrop of the Yukon wilderness, Jack London's timeless tale, To Build a Fire, immerses readers in a story of survival and human folly. As the temperature drops and the relentless cold encroaches, a nameless protagonist ventures alone into the snow-covered expanse with a single, desperate goal: to build a fire... Read more

The Gift of the Magi

By: O. Henry

Narrated by: Olivia Shakirova

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is a beloved and timeless classic that delves into the heart of selfless love and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of a humble Christmas in early 20th-century New York, this touching story follows the journey of Della and Jim, a young married couple facing financial hardship but bound by deep love for one... Read more

Lo schiaffatone

By: Valerio Di Stefano

Narrated by: Valerio Di Stefano

Length: 2 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

L'essenza dell'Abruzzo è declinata in questa novella nei suoi peculiari aspetti culturali.Lo sguardo attento e compiaciuto di Valerio Di Stefano ci accompagna attraverso le viuzze di un paesino dove la vita scorre ancora lenta, tra i profumi e i sapori di una terra "forte e gentile" come i suoi abitanti."Lo schiaffatone" si differenzia... Read more

Children's Bedtime Stories

By: Frances Jenkins Olcott, Hans Christian Andersen...

Narrated by: Nicki White, Holly Kyrre & Carolynne Henry

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Settle down for bedtime with this collection of ten calming bedtime stories from some of your favourite authors. These stories which have been loved for generations, will help your little one drift off to a deep slumber and have them dreaming of magical realms and talking bunny rabbits. Read more

An Inhabitant of Carcosa

By: Ambrose Bierce

Narrated by: Billy Dickson

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In a mysterious and unsettling realm where reality blends with hallucination, a lost wanderer discovers the ancient ruins of the legendary city of Carcosa. Surrounded by ominous landscapes and inexplicable phenomena, the protagonist comes face to face with their own identity and destiny.
Is what we see the truth? Can we trust our own senses?... Read more

Hop-Frog

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

In Hop-Frog, Edgar Allan Poe presents a dark and chilling tale of revenge and deception. The story follows Hop-Frog, a deformed jester who serves a cruel king and his court. Despite his outwardly comical appearance, Hop-Frog harbors a deep-seated grudge against his tormentors. When the king and his ministers plan a masquerade ball, Hop-Frog... Read more

Vida nueva

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Max Garzón

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Gratis por lanzamiento!-En español neutro, narrado por un humano-podrá dejar su vida de excesos y cambiar ? ya lo veremos... Read more

Diamante Dick y el primer derecho de la mujer

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Max Garzón

Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Gratis por lanzamiento!-En español neutro, narrado por un humano-Diamante Dick, un intrépido delincuente luchará por lo que le pertenece.
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The Oval Portrait

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In this eerie and atmospheric tale, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully blends the macabre with an exploration of art and obsession. The Oval Portrait tells the story of a wounded man who seeks shelter in a mysterious, abandoned chateau. As he rests in a dimly lit room, his attention is drawn to a captivating painting of a young woman, portrayed with an... Read more

Morella

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

In Morella, Edgar Allan Poe explores themes of identity, obsession, and the supernatural through a haunting and tragic tale. The story centers on the narrator’s complex and troubled relationship with his wife, Morella, who is both an enigmatic and deeply unsettling figure. After Morella's death, the narrator is consumed by grief and haunted by... Read more

The Pit and the Pendulum

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Pit and the Pendulum, Edgar Allan Poe delivers a harrowing tale of psychological and physical torment. Set during the Spanish Inquisition, the story follows an unnamed narrator who is sentenced to death and finds himself trapped in a dark, foreboding cell. As he battles against the relentless fear of his impending doom, he discovers a... Read more

Never Bet the Devil Your Head

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Mark Antony Stormrider

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Never Bet the Devil Your Head is Edgar Allan Poe's satirical and thought-provoking short story that explores the consequences of living recklessly and scoffing at conventional wisdom. The tale follows the life of Toby Dammit, a man who, despite his eccentric nature, has one notorious habit: wagering his head against the devil. Dammit is a... Read more