Short Stories audiobooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Cask of Amontillado

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling and masterfully crafted tale that delves into the dark realms of revenge and betrayal. Set against the eerie and claustrophobic backdrop of a labyrinthine catacomb, the story centers on Montresor, a man whose carefully orchestrated scheme for retribution is driven by deep-seated resentment... Read more

The Imp of the Perverse

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Imp of the Perverse, Edgar Allan Poe delves into the darker aspects of human nature through the concept of an inner force that drives people to act against their own best interests. This short story explores the psychological phenomenon of self-sabotage, where individuals are compelled to make irrational decisions that lead to their... Read more

The Premature Burial

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Bryan Matthews

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Edgar Allan Poe's "A Premature Burial" is a chilling tale of a man's intense fear of being buried alive. The narrator, haunted by the possibility of waking up entombed, becomes obsessed with the idea of being buried prematurely.After a series of near-death experiences, the narrator's fear intensifies. He devises elaborate precautions to prevent... Read more

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Murders in the Rue Morgue, Edgar Allan Poe introduces one of literature's first detectives, C. Auguste Dupin, in a tale that blends mystery, crime, and psychological intrigue. Set in Paris, this gripping story follows Dupin as he unravels the mystery behind the brutal and baffling murders of two women in a locked room. With no apparent... Read more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Billy Dickson

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the ordinary world is turned upside down by an extraordinary phenomenon. Born as an elderly man in the year 1860, Benjamin Button defies the natural order by aging in reverse. As his peers grow older, Benjamin grows younger, facing a life that unfolds in reverse—from the struggles of... Read more

The Bug and the Rock

By: Leon Mitchell

Narrated by: Peter Darnes

Length: 2 minutes

Abridged: No

At the bottom of the forest floor, there is a colourful and busy world, where a little bug hides under a rock. Read more