Showing results for "The Listener" in Literature & Fiction

They come day and night to confess their troubles to an anonymous listener positioned behind a curtain. Could it be a priest, a psychiatrist, a friend, or a judge? Each person draws a different conclusion. From a businessman who feels betrayed by someone he trusted, to a society woman with contempt for her husband, to a scientist troubled by what his work has wrought, the visitors' situations vary widely as they struggle with grief, denial, prejudice, and fear. But in this small sanctuary, there are no office hours, the listener is always listening, and the visitors' lives are forever changed.

Malcolm Dowd is almost positive he recognizes the freshman who shows up for a session at his office in Baxter College’s Center for Behavioral Health - he just can’t place her. When suddenly she stands, takes off her wig, and reveals herself as Noah, the young man Malcolm had been treating months earlier, it marks the start of a relationship that will change them both. After losing his wife at a young age, Malcolm dedicated himself to giving his two daughters the stable, predictable childhood he never had. But now, nothing is predictable.

It's 1934. Businesses went under by the hundreds, debt and foreclosures boomed, and breadlines grew in many American cities. In the midst of this misery, some folks explored unscrupulous ways to make money. Angel-faced John Partlow and carnival huckster Ginger LaFrance are among the worst of this lot. Joining together they leave their small-time confidence scams behind to attempt an elaborate kidnapping-for-ransom scheme in New Orleans.

First published in nine volumes over the years from 1759 to 1767, The life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a, comic, bawdy, humorous, satirical novel. It purports to be the autobiography of Tristram Shandy beginning at his conception but, famously, Sterne's egoistic character digresses and side-tracks the listener with so many colorful observations of his family and cast of supporting characters that his birth doesn't take place until Vol 3.

This unprecedented audio project is as thought-provoking as it is mesmeric. The Night Listener is a meditation on the power of voices and the faith we place in them, and an extraordinary audio experience from an American literary icon.

Journey into the captivating realm of eerie and uncanny with Algernon Blackwood in his second compilation of weird fiction stories. This collection features some of his most critically acclaimed tales, from the unsettling The Listener, that paints a haunting portrait of an enchanted house, to Max Hensig Bacteriologist and Murderer, a chilling true crime narrative. Experience the otherworldly intrigue of reincarnation in The Insanity of Jones, and immerse yourself in The Willows, an influential masterpiece that has shaped the landscape of weird literature. Each story is a testament to ...

Join Ashley (3Haunted Podcast) and Gary (Wax Nostalgic Network) as they revisit all 62 books of R.L. Stine's classic Goosebumps series as well as their corresponding episodes!

When a poet addresses a living person - whether friend or enemy, lover or sister - we recognize the expression of intimacy. But what impels poets to leap across time and space to speak to invisible listeners, seeking an ideal intimacy - George Herbert with God, Walt Whitman with a reader in the future, John Ashbery with the Renaissance painter Francesco Parmigianino?

This branch of New Age Media is dedicated the redistribution and rebirth of radio shows and drama from using public domain, while our YouTube channel, New Age Media, will be focusing on the comics side of things. -Jay

Welcome to Royal Listener Tales, where host Sir Winston spins eerie, listener-submitted stories from the shadows of the past. Each episode unveils four chilling tales—haunted attics, cursed pendants, and spectral paths—woven with suspense and personal dread. Set against a conversational yet haunting tone, the show explores the supernatural through vivid, immersive narratives, perfect for those who dare to listen in the dark. No music, no commercials—just pure, unsettling storytelling. Tune in, if you can handle the whispers.

The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children's literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading "The Hobbit."

A fun collection of audiobooks for 2-7 year olds. Read by Amelia, an experienced Speech and Language Therapist in the UK, passionate about spreading the joy of reading books. Each story is followed by simple conversation prompts for listeners, encouraging interactive story reading and learning. These conversations support language development, verbal reasoning and inferencing skills, all which facilitate wider reading and writing skills in young children. Visit https://www.facebook.com/littlelistenerslibrary to join The Little Listeners Library on Facebook :). You can listen to all episodes on...

A great collection of tales of myths is presented here: The Trojan War and the tales of brave Ulysses, The adventures of King Arthur and Merlin and the Holy Grail, Tales from 1,001 night with Aladdin, Ali Baba, and others, Gulliver's travels to Lilliput, and many other tales and stories like The wild swans, The snow queen, The bronze ring, The history of Jack the giant-killer, and many more!

ClearTales Podcast offers narrated short stories to our listeners, while providing caregivers a meaningful, no-cost respite for their loved ones. Access the stories here - click the search icon above and type any of the following story titles (Seasons): A Child's StoryCircus JackEyes of PennThe Devil’s RudderEchoes of The Victorian SeaSmoking Is Bad For YouSnow PlowMonkeys PawBenjamin ButtonThe Foster Portfolio - Kurt Vonnegut To Be or Not To Be - Kurt Vonnegut (February 3)Red In Yellow The Final Years of Vincent Van Gogh (starting February 17)

Just what is Wistful Vista, anyway? Is it a street? A neighborhood? A state of mind? Whatever it is, one thing's for sure—it had just the right mix of personalities to keep things lively! First and foremost, there's Fibber McGee and Molly, brought to life by Jim and Marian Jordan. When they heard a knock on their front door, they might open it up to discover the hard-headed Doc Gamble, played by Arthur Q. Bryan, who never once bought into anything Fibber had to say.

"Telling Tales of Civil Warriors" has been adapted and expanded from the Audie Award-winning production of The Civil War Tales of Ambrose Bierce and has been selected by AudioFile magazine as a recipient of it's prestigious Earphone Award.

Telling Tales of Civil Warriors was recorded by Joel Block at The Production Block Studios.

With Nathaniel Hawthorn's "The Maypole of Merrymount", A Magical Reality Chautauqua Show records a pivotal incident in our earliest American history, with legend and lore casting significant light on our origins. Hawthorne's craft allows us to be present for the birth pangs of our wildly adventurous American enterprise.

It is hard to imagine Christmas season without the rich and fanciful Yuletide tales of Charles Dickens. Indeed, late 19th century newspapers in both England and the United States hailed him as "The man who invented Christmas". This Magical Reality Chautauqua Show Presentation illustrates why. Dickens guides us through scenes of merriment, redemption and poignant joy.

New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell returns with a delicious new series, The Brides of Wishmore What happens when a bride says maybe? She'd once been the toast of London, but now scandal has brought her down. Still, pretty, petted Lady Tara Davidson can't believe her new fate. She...