Short Stories audiobooks

The People of the Black Circle

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In the heart of the mythical Hyborian Age, Conan the Barbarian faces one of the most challenging trials of his life. In "The People of the Black Circle," Robert E. Howard transports us to the exotic land of Vendhya, where Conan kidnaps the royal princess Yasmina to save his comrades. But this is only the beginning of his adventures. Confronted... Read more

A Lodging for the Night

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

"A Lodging for the Night: A Story of Francis Villon" is a gripping tale set in 15th-century Paris. Francis Villon, a poet and a poor master of arts, finds himself entangled in a web of crime and desperation on a snowy November night. After witnessing a murder committed by his companions, Villon grapples with fear and moral dilemmas as he... 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

Une existence

By: William Emmanuel

Narrated by: Amiré

Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

« Un livre qui frôle assurément le chef-d'œuvre, ou un roman comme il ne s'en fait plus. » (Les éditeurs) Deux histoires apparemment sans lien entre elles, mais deux histoires tout de même. Un épisode sur un écrivain et un autre du même acabit, il fallait le faire. C'est sans compter que ces deux histoires tuent sans vergogne… Enfin, en... Read more

Providence and the Guitar

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Leon and Elvira, struggling artists, navigate the challenges of survival and find unexpected camaraderie amidst financial hardships. This poignant story explores the clash between art and livelihood, revealing the enduring decency within the artistic spirit. Read more

New Arabian Nights

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 9 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

"New Arabian Nights" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories that were first published between 1877 and 1880. The book, inspired by the classic "One Thousand and One Nights," transports the reader to a world full of mysteries, intrigues, and adventures.
In the two main story cycles, "The Suicide Club" and "The Rajah’s Diamond,"... Read more

Les contes pour enfants pas sages - Abridged

By: William Lucas, Davy Artero, Jean-Christophe Mal...

Narrated by: Aycor

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Ce sont d'abord deux nouvelles fantastiques teintées d'horreur influencées par H.P.Lovecraft et son univers : La fiancée du Mal et Murderage Town ; la 3ème nouvelle, est influencée par la Dark Fantasy : elle raconte la traque d'un titan des mers : Qadar. Read more

The Rajah's Diamond

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

A Tales of Intrigue, Diamonds, and High Society. Read more

Un asesinato, un misterio y un matrimonio

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: ®bseal voice

Length: 1 hour 1 minute

Abridged: No

Audiolibro narrado en castellano. "Un asesinato, un misterio y un matrimonio" ("A murder, a mystery and a marriage"), es un relato corto escrito en 1876; del escritor norteamericano Mark Twain, intrigante, sorprendente y divertido al más puro Twain ambientado en un pueblecito de Missouri. Jhon Gray un humilde granjero vive con su esposa y dos... Read more

Story of the Young Man with the Cream Tarts

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

In the dimly lit streets of Victorian London, where danger lurks beneath the veneer of elegance, Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and deceit. Seeking thrills beyond the confines of their privileged lives, they stumble upon an enigmatic young man, heralding the existence of the... Read more

The Fall of the House of Usher

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Ethan Reynolds

Length: 1 hour 16 minutes

Abridged: No

The Fall of the House of Usher is a Gothic tale of terror centered on the isolated Usher mansion. Roderick Usher, a mentally ill recluse, and his dying sister, Madeline, are the last of their line. Haunted by fear and decay, the house mirrors its inhabitants' decline. Read more

El papel pintado amarillo - Si yo fuera un hombre

By: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Narrated by: ®bseal voice

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Audiolibro narrado en castellano. Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) estadounidense multidisciplinar se destacó en la literatura entre finales de 1890 y mediados de 1920; defensora del feminismo y del papel de la mujer en la sociedad. Sirvió de ejemplo para futuras generaciones de mujeres debido a sus ideas y su estilo de vida poco visto para... Read more

Story of the Physician and the Saratoga Trunk

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

In the Latin Quarter of Paris, an American tourist is drawn into a perilous plot when a mysterious encounter leads to a dead body in his hotel room. With the help of Dr. Noel and Prince Florizel, they uncover a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by the President of the Suicide Club. As they navigate a web of treachery and deception, their lives... Read more

The Adventure of the Hansom Cab

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

A captivating journey through the gas-lit streets of Victorian London as retired soldier Lieutenant Brackenbury Rich is enticed into a mysterious world of intrigue. From an exclusive party to a daring mission led by Colonel Geraldine, Rich joins forces with Prince Florizel and Dr. Noel to ensnare the elusive President of the Suicide Club. In a... Read more

The Suicide Club

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 2 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of 19th-century detective fiction with 'The Suicide Club.' This captivating audiobook collection features three short stories by Robert Louis Stevenson, seamlessly woven together to create a single, enthralling narrative. Join Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his trusty companion, Colonel Geraldine, as... Read more

Story of the Bandbox

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Meet Harry Hartley, a young secretary entangled in a web of debts and intrigue when he embarks on a fateful mission to deliver a hatbox. With a tempestuous general, a frivolous lady, and a charming maid in the mix, Harry's adventure takes unexpected turns, leading him to a lost fortune and a chance at love. Read more

Story of the Young Man in Holy Orders

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Follow Simon Rolles, a curious assistant preacher, who stumbles upon the fabled Rajah's Diamond hidden within a rose bed. As he embarks on a journey to decipher its secrets, he finds himself caught up in a world of thieves, clergymen, and an ex-dictator with a keen interest in precious gems. Read more

Story of the House with the Green Blinds

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

Francis Scrymgeour, a diligent bank clerk, uncovers shocking truths about his parentage, propelling him on a quest for answers in Paris. Amidst a family of diamond collectors and a cunning ex-dictator, Francis must navigate treacherous waters to find his place and reclaim his heritage. Read more

The Adventure of Prince Florizel and a Detective

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Arthur Lane

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

When Prince Florizel becomes the prime suspect in the theft of the Rajah's Diamond, he engages in a game of cat and mouse with the Vandeleur brothers. As the prince's escapades unfold, a revolution topples the Bohemian throne, leading him down an unexpected path as a tobacco seller and bringing the story to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. Read more

The Miniature Wife

By: Manuel Gonzales

Narrated by: Manuel Gonzales, Kirsten Potter & Lee Osorio

Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In the tradition of George Saunders and Aimee Bender, an exuberantly imagined debut that chronicles an ordinary world marked by unusual phenomena.

The eighteen stories of Manuel Gonzales’s exhilarating first book render the fantastic commonplace and the ordinary extraordinary, in prose that thrums with energy and shimmers with beauty. In “The... Read more

Octopussy and the Living Daylights

By: Ian Fleming

Narrated by: Ben Willbond

Length: 2 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

FOUR TALES OF INTRIGUE THAT PUSH 007 TO THE LIMITIn “Octopussy,” a former operative in the Second World War must face the consequences of past sins when James Bond knocks on the door of his Caribbean fortress, and in “The Property of a Lady” Bond deciphers the elaborate codes of a Sotheby’s bidding war in order to catch a KGB agent. “007 in New... Read more

Mystery Lights

By: Lena Valencia

Narrated by: Jess Nahikian

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Set against the stark background of the Southwestern desert, Lena Valencia’s Mystery Lights glows with the promise?and fear?of the world we know and the worlds we don’t, following women and girls as they navigate dangers both supernatural and existential. An influencer attempts to derail a viral TV marketing campaign with her violent cult... Read more

Der Buchmacher

By: Levi Krongold

Narrated by: Marco Thiemann

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Eine Notlandung in Calvi, Korsika. Anstatt wie geplant nach Madrid weiterzureisen, das Mobilfunkgerät weggeworfen. In Erinnerungen eintauchen. Dort wartet der übermächtige, alles manipulierende Buchmacher. Ein Weg zu sich selbst über bodenloses Nichts. Read more

Mein Freund Zimmermann

By: B. Mich. Grosch

Narrated by: Klaus Art

Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Zu diesem Buch:Zimmermann, fiktiver Freund des Autoren und (sympathischer) Schrecken seiner Umgebung, wird nicht müde, durch immer neue, verrückte Ideen und Taten die Nerven seiner Mitbürger und seines Freundes zu strapazieren.Ob als Führerschein-Anwärter, Erfinder, Löwenbändiger oder lediglich Tourist, verblüfft oder erschreckt er seine... Read more