Short Stories audiobooks

Alexander's Den

By: Dawn Blair

Narrated by: Dawn Blair

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Thomis doesn’t want to be here.
Alexander’s Den: a place very few people know about and even fewer actually venture into willingly. Everyone here has a story; some want to tell it, and some don’t.
Alexander won’t give Thomis a warm homecoming, even though he has something Alexander might want. Will a special egg be enough to get his foot back in... Read more

The Slithering Shadow

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In the mysterious and perilous world of Hyboria, Conan the Cimmerian roams the vast wastelands. Alongside the scantily clad Natala, he arrives at a forgotten city in a distant oasis. There, he uncovers dark secrets, and the Lovecraftian demon Thog becomes his adversary. Will Conan survive in this desolate land? “The Slithering Shadow” is a tale... Read more

Der kleine Seemann, sein Schiff und die Träne

By: Wallis

Narrated by: Walther Sebold

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Ein kleiner Seemann segelt seit vielen Jahren auf der Träne eines Mädchens. Doch eines Tages wird er durch einen heftigen Sturm über Bord gespült und findet sich in der Welt der Menschen wieder. Auf seiner gefährlichen Reise versucht er, sein Ziel zu erreichen, um seine Träume zu verwirklichen. Die Vorstellung, dass ein Seemann auf einer Träne... Read more

Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street

By: Herman Melville

Narrated by: Ron Welch

Length: 1 hour 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Experience the haunting tale of "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" by Herman Melville, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this classic short story, Melville explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the struggle for individuality in a conformist society.Listeners will be drawn into the enigmatic world of the story's... Read more

A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Carson Beck

Length: 2 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Get into the holiday spirit with the timeless classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, now available as a heartwarming audiobook. In this beloved tale, listeners will follow the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through a series of ghostly visits.As listeners immerse... Read more

Dronethology Two

By: Paul A. Hernandez

Narrated by: Paul A. Hernandez

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

I hope that you will enjoy these 21 short stories featuring ideas about drones and the new innovations that we may see in the coming days.
Each one of these little sketches of concepts to come came in to my little mind, ususally in the wee hours while sitting on a very comfy-overstuffed chair in the dark.
I have these little micro flashlights... Read more

In the Walls of Eryx

By: H.P. Lovecraft & Kenneth Sterling

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The story takes place in the future, when people are colonizing other planets in the Solar System. A soldier from a unit stationed on Venus is sent to retrieve a crystal that holds strategic importance for humans but falls into a trap set by the native lizard-like people – a labyrinth with invisible walls.
The original version of the story,... Read more

The Night Ocean

By: H.P. Lovecraft & Robert H. Barlow

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Reflective, unhurried, and artistically rich tale about a painter who rests in a cottage by the ocean, sensing mysterious presences on the beach and in the water.
The story focuses on the sensations and intuitions of the main character, imbuing the whole narrative with an evocative taste of elusive dread, quite distinct from overt horror. The... Read more

The Alchemist

By: H.P. Lovecraft

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The last of Lovecraft's youthful tales saved by its creator.
For the first time, a cursed lineage appears – a motif quite frequent in Lovecraft, borrowed from Poe. It is also the writer's first approach to Gothic poetics in prose.
"The Alchemist" was a "validation" of Lovecraft's literary skills in the United Amateur Press Association, i.e., a... Read more

Black Colossus

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 37 minutes

Abridged: No

“Black Colossus” unfolds in the mysterious ruins of Kuthchemes, where the ancient sorcerer Thugra Khotan is awakened from his three-thousand-year slumber by the bold yet ill-fated Zamorian thief, Shevatas. Thugra awakens with dreams of world domination. Taking the name Natohk, the “Veiled One,” he gathers an army of desert tribes and sets out to... Read more

Utopia

By: Thomas More

Narrated by: Douglas Mcdonald

Length: 4 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a journey to an ideal society with "Utopia" by Thomas More, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, More presents a visionary depiction of an imaginary island where social, political, and economic harmony reign supreme.Listeners will be transported to a world where poverty, injustice, and inequality are... Read more

Spanish Short Stories For Beginners

By: Damián Carabello

Narrated by: Sebastian Romero

Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

¡Hola, amigo! Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Spanish and embark on an unforgettable linguistic adventure? Look no further! 'Spanish Short Stories For Beginners' is your magical key to mastering the beautiful language of salsa, and siesta! Imagine confidently ordering tapas in Barcelona, effortlessly chatting with locals in Mexico City,... Read more

Rip Van Winkle

By: Washington Irving

Narrated by: Brad Morrison

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a timeless journey through the whimsical world of "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving, now available as an enchanting audiobook. In this classic tale, listeners will be transported to the idyllic Catskill Mountains, where the affable Rip Van Winkle encounters the mysterious figure of Henry Hudson and experiences a remarkable... Read more

Mother of Toads

By: Clark Ashton Smith

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

“Mother of Toads” is a short story by Clark Ashton Smith, originally published in the July issue of Weird Tales in 1938. The plot revolves around a young apothecary’s assistant who encounters an extraordinary witch deep in the forest. Readers are drawn into a mysterious world where magic and supernatural phenomena intertwine with human desires... Read more

The Tower of the Elephant

By: Robert E. Howard

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 1 hour 1 minute

Abridged: No

“The Tower of the Elephant” is a dark tower that harbors not only a treasure, but also ancient magic and terrifying secrets. Conan risks everything to obtain the jewel, but is he truly prepared for what lurks in the shadows? Uncover the mystery of “The Tower of the Elephant” now! 🗡️🌟 Read more

The Diary of Alonzo Typer

By: H.P. Lovecraft & William Lumley

Narrated by: Josh Greenwood

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

The researcher of mysteries visits a haunted house in the state of New York. It is inhabited by infernal forces, brought forth by a once-dwelling Dutch family.
S.T. Joshi calls the prototype of the story "hopeless and illiterate" (H.P. Lovecraft: A Biography), additionally full of unintended comedy (it can be read in H.P. Lovecraft’s Collected... Read more

The Garden Party

By: Katherine Mansfield

Narrated by: Laura Sears

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A seemingly idyllic garden party for the wealthy Sheridan family takes a dark turn when they learn of a death in their working-class neighborhood. The story explores themes of social class, privilege, and the juxtaposition of life and death. Read more

Bedtime Stories for Children

By: Joseph Jacobs, Hans Christian Andersen, Edward ...

Narrated by: Nicki White & Holly Kyrre

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Let us be your guide to bedtime, with a collection of eight classic bedtime stories to delight and entertain your little ones. Read more

Mon ami Zimmermann

By: B. Mich. Grosch

Narrated by: Henri Neural & Brigitte Neural

Length: 5 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Ce livre:Mon ami Zimmermann, l'ami fictif de l'auteur et la terreur (sympathique) de son entourage, ne se lasse pas de mettre à l'épreuve les nerfs de ses concitoyens et de son malheureux ami avec des idées et des actions toujours nouvelles et farfelues.Qu'il soit candidat au permis de conduire, inventeur, dompteur de lions ou simple touriste,... Read more

My friend Zimmermann

By: B. Mich. Grosch

Narrated by: Ryan Neural

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

About this book:Zimmermann, the author's fictional friend and (sympathetic) terror of his neighbourhood, never tires of trying the nerves of his fellow citizens and his unfortunate friend with ever new and always crazy ideas and deeds. Whether as a driving licence applicant, inventor, lion tamer or mere tourist, he amazes or frightens his fellow... Read more

Sis' Becky's Pickaninny

By: Charles W. Chesnutt

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

The short story "Sis' Becky's Pickaninny" of "The Conjure Woman" now follows John as he reproaches McAdoo for all of his superstitious beliefs and how they lack foundation, commenting that these traditions are the reason why Southern Black people are destined for a life of continued acquiescence and little prosperity. This opinion stemmed from... Read more

The Goophered Grapevine

By: Charles W. Chesnutt

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

The Goophered Grapevine is the first short story from The Conjure Woman, published in The Atlantic in August 1887, told to the narrator by Julius McAdoo, a former enslaved man who lives on the plantation that the narrator, John, and his wife, Annie, visit one day. Set in Patesville, North Carolina, John and Annie moved there for an improvement... Read more

Po' Sandy

By: Charles W. Chesnutt

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

"Po' Sandy" is a second short story from The Conjure Woman, was published in The Atlantic in 1888.  It follows the same frame narrative as the previous one with Julius McAdoo advising John against following through with his plans of demolishing a schoolhouse to build a kitchen. In this short story, Sandy is an enslaved man owned by Mars Marrabo... Read more

Old Wounds

By: Elaine Rowe

Narrated by: Elaine Rowe

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Elaine Rowe is a Toronto writer who likes to write for children (and others) about unexpectedly talented animals and resourceful women. After years of hiding her light under a bushel, she decided to see if anyone else likes her stories. As the author explains, "Old Wounds was sparked by a story I heard one evening on the CBC radio program 'As It... Read more