Short Stories audiobooks

De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de amor

By: Raymond Carver

Narrated by: Roser Batalla & Jordi Boixaderas

Length: 3 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Los deslumbrados lectores de Catedral, primer libro publicado en España de Carver, reencontrarán en De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de amor la atmósfera y los personajes de un autor que dominó indiscutiblemente el panorama literario norteamericano de los años 80. Parejas que se despedazan, compañeros que parten desesperadamente a la aventura,... Read more

The Unrest-Cure

By: Saki

Narrated by: Walter Miller

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

The Unrest-Cure, a short story by Saki (H.H. Munro), satirizes the upper-class society of early 20th-century England through the lens of humor and absurdity. The narrative centers around Clovis Sangrail, a witty and mischievous young man who visits the dull Huddle siblings at their country estate. The Huddles are depicted as insipid and overly... Read more

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle

By: Washington Irving

Narrated by: Jason William Bayless

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

These two shorts stories are likely the most well-known and beloved of the famed American author Washington Irving, both having been published serially between 1819 and 1820 in his renowned collection of stories and essays The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon. For both of these delightful tales, the fictional Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker... Read more

Тёплый хлеб

By: Константин Паустовский

Narrated by: Ирина Королева

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Рассказ «Теплый хлеб» Константина Паустовского, написанный в 1954 году, можно смело назвать философской притчей. Во время войны кавалеристы оставили в деревне раненного коня, которого вылечил старый мельник Панкрат и с его помощью восстановил мельницу. Люди смололи зерно и начали печь хлеб. Но однажды деревенский мальчишка Филька обидел коня,... Read more

Darker Desires: Engaging Tales for Your Ears

By: Arthur Kellan

Narrated by: Nick Porter

Length: 2 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Darker Desires: Engaging Tales for Your Ears
Are you looking to immerse yourself in thrilling tales that captivate your spirit?
Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to fully engage with riveting stories?
Your search ends here!
This audiobook serves as your definitive companion for deepening your enjoyment, applying your... Read more

The Moonlit Road

By: Ambrose Bierce

Narrated by: Katherine Leer

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Moonlit Road" is a gothic horror short story by Ambrose Bierce, structured in three distinct parts that reveal the murder of Julia Hetman from multiple perspectives. The narrative begins with Joel Hetman Jr., who returns home from college after his mother is found strangled. Read more

The Strategist

By: Saki

Narrated by: Bryan Matthews

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Strategist" is a witty short story set at an exclusive party hosted by Mrs. Jallatt, where young people engage in strategic games that reveal their rivalries and cunning. Read more

The Adventures of Incredi-Wheels & Triple S: The Mysterious Missing Book

By: Rebecca Rubin Seligson

Narrated by: Brian Dewar McNamara

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

As superhero good-deed-doers, Zee & Nina transform into Incredi-Wheels & Super Sidekick Sister (or “Triple S” for short) whenever a good deed needs doing. One day, while playing at the park, Zee & Nina hear their friend Zoey call for help. They spring into action, encouraging Zoey to become her own superhero as they work together to... Read more

Walking With The Sun

By: Preethi Saravanakumar

Narrated by: Mary Morgan

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Walk, walk, walk round the clock, Did they find a hawk? Or a big rock? What did Gaja talk? Who did Garud mock? Ideas, they unlock! Squawk… squawk… Knock… knock… One Journey. Two Friends. A big Realization! Following Garud's idea, they walk towards the west to escape the scorching heat. The ignorant friends only learn at the end that they were... Read more

The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon

By: Richard Edward Connell

Narrated by: Peter Coates

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon" by Richard Edward Connell is a humorous short story set in post-World War I France. Monsieur Pettipon, a modest and diligent clerk in a small French town, becomes the focus of the tale when he unintentionally misplaces an important government document. Fearing disgrace, he embarks on a journey of deception and lies... Read more

Transactions with the Fallen

By: Michael Elcock

Narrated by: Michael Elcock

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

In this new collection of short stories, author Michael Elcock explores a variety of inner worlds and lived experiences: survival and betrayal in Germany after World War II ... life in the Scottish highlands ... trouble with army ants ...ADVANCE PRAISE FOR TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FALLEN"Michael Elcock's stories enchant, disturb and remind us of... Read more

The Monkey's Paw

By: W.W. Jacobs

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs, narrated by Marcus Aurelius Green, is a gripping horror classic that delves into the dangerous consequences of tempting fate. The White family is given a cursed monkey’s paw, a mysterious artifact that grants three wishes—each with devastating, unintended consequences. Despite warnings about its dark magic, the... Read more

Onderwaterwereld

By: Peter Heuvelman

Narrated by: Peter Heuvelman

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Onderwaterwereld neemt je mee naar de stille diepten van de oceaan, waar het water kalm en helder is en elk leven in een traag, rustgevend ritme beweegt. De zachte stroming voert je langs wuivend zeegras, glinsterende koralen en sierlijk zwevende vissen, terwijl de stilte van de oceaan als een deken van rust om je heen valt. Het verhaal dompelt... Read more

The Classic Collection of Richard Edward Connell ( 13 books )

By: Richard Connell

Narrated by: Peter Coates & Mark Bowen

Length: 8 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

 This anthology brings together a selection of thrilling and thought-provoking short stories by Richard Connell, renowned for his mastery in suspense and adventure. Highlighted by The Most Dangerous Game, a gripping tale of a man hunted for sport, the collection also features lesser-known but equally powerful works such as The Sin of Monsieur... Read more

The Romancers

By: Saki

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The story unfolds in London's Hyde Park during autumn, where Morton Crosby, a cynical man, encounters a disheveled stranger who attempts to engage him in conversation. The stranger, a professional beggar, spins tales of his misfortunes, seeking sympathy and perhaps financial assistance. However, Crosby, unimpressed by the stranger's attempts at... Read more

Dusk

By: Saki

Narrated by: Walter Miller

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In Saki's short story "Dusk," the narrative unfolds in a park at twilight, symbolically referred to as the "hour of the defeated." The protagonist, Norman Gortsby, reflects on his own sense of defeat while observing the people around him. His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of two characters: an elderly man and a well-dressed young man... Read more

A Predicament

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In Edgar Allan Poe's "A Predicament," readers are invited into a delightful world where humor meets satire in a masterful narrative. Set in a bustling 19th-century town square, this whimsical tale follows a hapless gentleman who finds himself hilariously entangled in an oversized rope, drawing the amused gaze of curious townsfolk. Through the... Read more

Mellonta Tauta

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

In Edgar Allan Poe's captivating short story "Mellonta Tauta," readers are transported to a future where the author critiques the follies of his own time through the lens of an imagined society. Presented as a letter from a character living in the year 2848, the narrative cleverly juxtaposes the advancements of the future with the absurdities of... Read more

Diddling

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

In this satirical tale, Edgar Allan Poe invites readers into a world of cunning deception and clever trickery. Meet the master of swindles, a man whose charm and wit are as sharp as his skills in the art of diddling. As he navigates the murky waters of con artistry, he encounters a colorful cast of characters and elaborate schemes, each more... Read more

Mystification

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the captivating realm of "Mystification," a masterful short story by the renowned Edgar Allan Poe that intricately weaves humor, satire, and philosophical insight. Set against the backdrop of a bustling university, the narrative introduces the enigmatic Baron Ritzner von Jung, a figure of both intrigue and absurdity. With his peculiar... Read more

The Angel of the Odd

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In "The Angel of the Odd," Edgar Allan Poe weaves a captivating tale that dances between the absurd and the profound. The story follows a bewildered protagonist who, after a night of indulgence, finds himself entwined with a mischievous angel. This celestial being introduces him to a series of bizarre and comical events that challenge his... Read more

X-ing a Paragrab

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the whimsical yet chaotic world of editorial mischief in Edgar Allan Poe's "X-ing a Paragrab." In this satirical gem, Poe deftly dissects the often tumultuous relationship between authors and their editors. When an eager editor stumbles upon a manuscript brimming with potential, he sets out to transform it into a masterpiece. However,... Read more

The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the hilariously absurd world of "The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq."—a satirical masterpiece by Edgar Allan Poe. This delightful tale introduces us to Thingum Bob, a comically pretentious author whose literary aspirations are matched only by his misguided beliefs about fame, success, and the nature of true artistry.As Bob navigates... Read more

How to Write a Blackwood Article

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

In How to Write a Blackwood Article, Edgar Allan Poe takes aim at the sensationalist journalism of his time with razor-sharp wit and biting satire. Through the hapless protagonist, Signora Psyche Zenobia, Poe masterfully dissects the absurdity of formulaic writing, poking fun at the dramatic flair and exaggerated emotions typical of popular... Read more