Short Stories audiobooks

The Raven

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Katherine Leer

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting narrative poem about a man consumed by grief over the loss of his beloved Lenore. On a dreary night, he is visited by a mysterious raven that perches on a bust of Pallas and repeats the word "Nevermore." As the night progresses, the narrator's sanity deteriorates as he becomes increasingly obsessed with... Read more

Corto viaje a casa

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Max Garzón

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Gratis por lanzamiento!-En español neutro, narrado por un humano- Read more

The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

A curious traveler visits a renowned mental asylum in France, famous for its revolutionary "soothing system" of treatment. As he delves deeper into the institution, the line between sanity and madness becomes increasingly blurred. A bizarre dinner party and the peculiar behavior of the asylum's inhabitants lead to a shocking revelation that... Read more

Jewels of Gwahlur

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 50 minutes

Abridged: No

In the heart of mythical Hyborian Africa, Conan the Cimmerian sets out in search of the legendary Jewels of Gwahlur, hidden in the ancient city of Alkmeenon. In this tale full of intrigue and danger, Conan must face cunning adversaries, treacherous priests, and supernatural guardians of the treasure. Will he manage to obtain the priceless... Read more

Hein en Lisa, Die Bederfde Kleine Brokkies

By: Rodeen Visser-Ludick

Narrated by: Rodeen Visser-Ludick

Length: 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Hein en Lisa, die bederfde kleine brokkies gaan oor ‘n boetie en sussie, wat in 'n groot woud woon en nooit tevrede is met al die speelgoed wat hul ouers vir hulle koop nie. Hulle ouers werk hard om elke dag net nuwe speelgoed vir hulle te koop, maar die kinders bly ontevrede. Na 'n storm wat hul huis verwoes en hulle speelgoed beskadig,... Read more

Qui a vole les gaufres de Geoffray?

By: Louis Lopez

Narrated by: Nathalie Boyer

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

I love it when mom makes me delicious golden waffles for my snack! She often buys them because she knows I love them. But one morning, when I woke up in my crib, I was hungry! Unfortunately, the waffles were gone, and I was very sad. I cried a lot! How can we find them? Can you help me? Maybe I'll give you a waffle as a reward! Read more

The Yellow Wallpaper

By: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Narrated by: Olivia Shakirova

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman crafts a chilling and insightful narrative about the struggles of a woman facing mental illness in a restrictive 19th-century society. The story follows the unnamed protagonist who is prescribed a rest cure for her "nervous condition" and is confined to a room in her home, decorated with a... Read more

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Bryan Matthews

Length: 1 hour 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Murders in the Rue MorgueA mysterious double homicide baffles the Paris police. Two women are found brutally murdered in their locked apartment, with no apparent entry or exit points. As the city is gripped by fear, the brilliant amateur detective, C. Auguste Dupin, takes on the case. Through keen observation and logical deduction, he unravels a... Read more

Stories for Car Journeys

By: Beatrix Potter, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Mar...

Narrated by: Nicki White, Carolynne Henry & Holly Kyrre

Length: 1 hour 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A collection of entertaining stories for every young adventurer. These stories are perfect for families to listen to in the car, in the airport, on the train or on the way to your next family adventure! Read more

The Black Cat

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

A man, initially kind and gentle, descends into madness and violence fueled by alcoholism. His descent is mirrored in his treatment of his beloved black cat, Pluto. Driven by a growing cruelty, the man commits a horrific act against the animal and suffers terrible consequences. Read more

Gespensternacht und Monsterspuk - Abridged

By: Bettina Göschl & Klaus-Peter Wolf

Narrated by: Klaus-Peter Wolf, Bettina Göschl & Luis Lengenf...

Length: 1 hour 8 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Der kleine Hausgeist Dreistein bekommt Besuch von einem Einbrecher, Monster und Gruselgestalten rufen zu einem Streik auf und Gustav, das Gerippe, erkältet sich in der Geisterbahn. Bettina Göschl entführt die Hörer*innen mit lustigen Liedern in die Geisterwelt und Klaus-Peter Wolf sorgt mit seinen gruseligen Geschichten für Spaß und Gänsehaut. Read more

The Tell-Tale Heart

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Katherine Leer

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story narrated by an unnamed individual who insists on their sanity while recounting the murder of an old man. The narrator is disturbed by the old man's pale blue eye, which they describe as resembling a "vulture's eye." This obsession leads the narrator to plot the old man's death, claiming... Read more

Die Hasie Met Die Lang Ore

By: Rodeen Visser-Ludick

Narrated by: Rodeen Visser-Ludick

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

'n Baie oulike storie vir jong kinders Kasper, 'n hasie met baie lang ore, word gereeld gespot deur sy maatjies in die woud omdat hy anders lyk. Alhoewel dit hom aanvanklik hartseer maak, leer Kasper om sy unieke eienskap te waardeer. Sy lang ore help hom om goed te hoor en selfs om oor die rivier te kom deur van boomtak tot boomtak te... Read more

Highway Thirteen

By: Fiona McFarlane

Narrated by: Emma Jones

Length: 7 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

"McFarlane’s skill in evoking individual inner lives and Jones’s deftness in capturing their spirit make every character distinct." —The Washington Post on The Sun Walks Down, one of The Washington Post's 10 Best Audiobooks of 2023

A gripping, enigmatic collection of linked short stories about the reverberations of a serial killer’s crimes in... Read more

Out of the Deep

By: Walter de la Mare

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Out of the Deep is a dark and atmospheric story about a young man named Jimmie, who inherits a gloomy estate from his late uncle Timothy. Surrounded by opulence and valuable relics of the past, Jimmie must confront the haunting memories and unease that pervade every corner of the house. Isolated and tormented by his thoughts, he begins to... Read more

The Light That Saves

By: Karyne Norton

Narrated by: Karyne Norton

Length: 4 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

She plundered his ship, and he fell in love...When Pirate Redwood plunders Captain Moss' ship to entertain her crew, she discovers he's already stolen her most valued possession: an ancient cutlass. She takes it back, but it's only one of four relics they're both determined to find. Friendly competition turns deadly when a third sailor joins the... Read more

A Dill Pickle

By: Katherine Mansfield

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The story explores the aftermath of a romantic relationship through a chance encounter. Former lovers, Vera and an unnamed man, meet after six years apart. Their conversation reveals shifts in their lives and perspectives, touching on themes of regret, disillusionment, and the complexities of human connection. Read more

The Ways of White Folks

By: Langston Hughes

Narrated by: J. D. Jackson

Length: 6 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

A collection of vibrant and incisive short stories depicting the sometimes humorous, but more often tragic interactions between Black people and white people in America in the 1920s and ‘30s. One of the most important writers to emerge from the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes may be best known as a poet, but these stories showcase his talent... Read more

Los diarios de Adán y Eva

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: ®bseal voice

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

Audiolibro narrado en castellano. “Los diarios de Adán y Eva” Mark Twain nos acerca a través de su particular visión y habitual ironía, su propia versión sobre la vida de la primera pareja de seres humanos. Las relaciones entre géneros, las diferencias de pensamiento ante la primera vez del todo, las interpretaciones desde el punto de vista... Read more

The Gift of the Magi

By: O. Henry

Narrated by: Henry Murphy

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Destitute but deeply in love, young Della and Jim face the challenge of finding perfect Christmas gifts for each other. In a heartbreaking act of sacrifice, they sell their most prized possessions to buy the other a cherished item. Read more

Tales From An Ironic Mind Three

By: Paul A. Hernandez

Narrated by: Paul A. Hernandez

Length: 6 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

This series has a man who fell to sleep in Los Angeles and awoke half naked atop an Ancient Mexican pyramid, a pair of smarties from a well know Californian university who plan to touch the moon with a ruby laser, a rotund woman who fights off what appears to be a entire federal attack squad for very strange reasons, something is found within... Read more

A Witch Shall Be Born

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 50 minutes

Abridged: No

In the small kingdom of Khauran, the beautiful and just Queen Taramis rules. However, her life is turned upside down when her twin sister, Salome, returns from exile to seize the throne. Salome, known as a witch, will stop at nothing to gain power. In this epic tale of betrayal, magic, and struggle for survival, Conan the Barbarian faces one of... Read more

In the Séance Room

By: Lettice Galbraith

Narrated by: Katherine Leer

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Dr. Valentine Burke, a charming psychiatrist, manipulates wealthy women for their money. His murder of his lover is exposed by a medium, challenging the societal view of women as powerless. Read more

The Pavilion on the Links

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 1 hour 52 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Pavilion on the Links" takes readers on a journey with Frank Cassilis, a world-weary wanderer, as he stumbles upon unexpected happiness. Roaming through the Scottish countryside, Frank recounts the events leading up to his marriage to Clara Huddlestone, an Englishwoman seeking refuge from her father's financial woes. Seeking to save Clara's... Read more