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Somewhere in the vast Pacific Ocean lies an island that appears on no map. Its strange vegetation belongs to another geological age, its sun hangs impossibly high in the sky, and its inhabitants seem trapped in a nightmare they cannot escape. In Clark Ashton Smith’s The Uncharted Isle, Mark...

Collected here are all of Clark Aston Smith's writings he submitted to The Fantasy Fan Magazine. The Fantasy Fan Magazine was a periodical dedicated to people professing their love of and celebrating fantasy and weird fiction. In addition to the opinion pieces and non-fiction articles, The Fantasy Fan also included many short stories and poems by some of the authors it celebrated such as H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard and Clark Ashton Smith, a personal favorite of editor Charles D. Hornig. Smith contributed quite a variety of stories, poems and articles to The Fantasy Fan over its two-year ...

Science Fiction and Fantasy stories of STRANGEST ilk. Other Tales: Volume IX contains six bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including a quaint English first contact story by H.G. Wells (author of War of the Worlds and The Time Machine), three science fiction tales by...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Amalzain has come from the mountains to serve as cupbearer to King Famorgh in the palace at Miraab, and he is young, chaste, and utterly out of his depth. The king's daughter Ulua is voluptuous, imperious, and versed in arts her father would rather not...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The king of Tasuun has given three of his soldiers an errand that no man would choose: ride into the desert, find the ruined necropolis of Chaon Gacca, and bring back the mummy of an ancient monarch from the vaults beneath it. The city has been dead for...

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the realms of imagination and surrealism with "Ebony and Crystal," a podcast that delves into the extraordinary landscapes of art, dreams, and cosmic wonder. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to experience the vibrant interplay of light and shadow, exploring the juxtaposition of life's ephemeral beauty against the backdrop of the universe's vast mysteries. This is not a single story but a rich tapestry of unique explorations, where the boundaries of reality dissolve, revealing the intricate dance of existence—both ...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of poetry as we explore the themes of love, nature, and the human experience through the art of odes and sonnets. This podcast celebrates the exquisite craftsmanship of verse, inviting listeners to appreciate the intricate rhythms and profound sentiments that define this timeless form of expression. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of poetic works that span different eras and styles, from the classical to the modern. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...

Embark on a poetic journey through the realms of imagination and the cosmos with "Star-Treader and Other Poems." This podcast invites listeners to explore the enchanting themes of romanticism, the mystical interplay between humanity and the divine, and the haunting beauty of existence. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of lyrical works that delve into the wonders and mysteries of life, love, and the universe. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the art of poetry and its power to evoke emotion and ...

Un uomo ossessionato dal mistero incontra un vecchio enigmatico che sostiene di possedere la testa di Medusa e promette di mostrargliela se lo seguirà. Spinto dalla curiosità, l'uomo accetta e si ritrova coinvolto in una vicenda dove l'incubo diventa realtà. Un'esperienza audio mozzafiato, arricchita da musiche e sound design, che trascineranno l'ascoltatore nel cuore del racconto.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. On the dying world of Zothique, a young goatherd named Xeethra strays through a hidden cave into a forbidden garden and tastes a single blood-dark fruit – and with it, the memories of another life come flooding in. He is no longer a poor shepherd...

When three men are cast away on a hostile planet, every moment becomes a fight for survival. After a failed mutiny, they face not only their own fears but also the terrifying inhabitants of this uncharted world. Vicious, flesh-eating plants, grotesque reptilian pygmies, and enormous, predatory birds lurk at every corner, ready to strike. As the trio grapples with the dangers around them, they must also confront their own tensions and alliances. Will they learn to work together, or will their differences lead to their demise? This gripping story by Clark Ashton Smith takes listeners on a ...

In true Lovecraftian fashion a man's wife thought to be dead is entombed in the family crypt. The husband has an uneasy feeling, so he enters the tomb and finds the lid torn off the coffin. His wife is alive but in a state of delirium and shock. He sees a naked creature scurrying off through the inner vaults on all four semi-human limbs.

Zothique est le nom d'un continent. Un monde mythique de sortilèges, de prodiges, d'incongruités, de maléfices et de terreurs innombrables. Dans cet univers, l'amour et la mort ont les couleurs de l'illusion, et les hallucinations sont toujours moins effrayantes que la réalité. Dans les villes et villages, dans les forêts et les campagnes, les morts, les momies, les squelettes ne laissent aux vivants aucun répit et, sans cesse, les assaillent et les poursuivent.

Schließen Sie die Augen und genießen Sie eine spannende Nacht mit Gänsehaut für die Ohren! Wie gewohnt befinden sich Storys der weltbesten Horror-Autoren auf diesem Hörbuch. Jede Geschichte wird von einer anderen bekannten Stimme aus Film und TV vorgetragen. Lauschen Sie den Meistern der Angst und entfliehen Sie dem Alltag!

King Hoaraph chose two of his most valiant warriors to search through desolate lands for a ravenously beautiful maiden rumored to be living among the far-off pastures. After locating the king's newest desire, mighty Zobal and Cushara headed back home, both with their own eyes on the girl! Priorities changed suddenly when the crew veered off course into mysterious weather and found themselves staring into the eyes of a tall, horrific-looking creature approaching them from the mist ahead!

The plague of the "silver death" descended hard upon the land or Yoros, exactly as foretold by ancient astrologers. Countless victims fell instantly where they were stricken, including messengers racing to tell of itscoming. Young King Fulbra, protected from the plague by a magic ring, fled Yoros by ship in search of an island his advisors believed would welcome him. Before long, however, a sudden hurricane set the king on course for another island with a very different reputation.

A story from the renowned tales of "Xiccarph": Before Tiglari, many brave souls had the same noble dream of scaling and crossing through the forbidding palace of Maal Dweb. So far, none who attempted this feat has ever returned or have been seen again. But Tiglari, the jungle hunter skilled in destroying dangerous beasts, was undeterred by the hideous odds that lay before him!

Zothique is Earth's last continent in the very distant future when the sun has grown dim, the work has grown old and the remorseless seas have overwhelmed all other continents. The sciences have been forgotten as the shadowy arts of sorcery and magic have been reborn. The result: a dark world of older mystery where luxurious kings and wandering heroes venture across dim landscapes, pitting their strength and wisdom against powerful wizards, necromancers and alien gods all under a dying sun.

A story from the acclaimed tales of "Hyperborea": A grotesque, deadly black form undulated toward them. Closer and closer it came, almost toying with the frightened, fleeing men who sought treasure in the long-deserted Hyperborean capital....

Zothique is Earth's last continent in the very distant future when the sun has grown dim, the world has grown old, and the remorseless seas have overwhelmed all other continents. The sciences have been forgotten as the shadowy arts of sorcery and magic have been reborn. The result: a dark world of mystery in which luxurious kings and wandering heroes venture across dim landscapes, pitting their strength and wisdom against powerful wizards, necromancers, and alien gods.