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"The Eater of Souls" by Henry Kuttner tells the story of Sindara, the ruler of Bel Yarnak, who confronts a monstrous entity known as the Eater of Souls. This entity's call has been drawing his people to their deaths in the Gray Gulf of Yarnak. Sindara, rejecting the advice of his necromancers and hydromancers, turns to his god, Vorvadoss, for help. After a harrowing battle, Sindara undergoes a horrific transformation, merging with the Eater of Souls to break the cycle of despair. The story ends with his tragic descent into darkness, forever separated from the beauty of his homeland.

Karkora, the Pallid One, emerges from the shadows, threatening to consume the souls of Cyrena's kings. This isn't just a tale of good versus evil; it's a gripping exploration of the unknown that challenges everything you thought you knew about darkness. In *Dragon Moon*, Henry Kuttner reveals a world where ancient forces collide with the fragile human spirit. As the kingdom trembles under Karkora's malevolent influence, a handful of brave souls must confront their deepest fears and unravel the mystery behind this sinister presence. Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will ...

"The Jest of Droom-Avista" by Henry Kuttner is a short, poetic story set in the alien city of Bel Yarnak. It tells of a metallic doom that spreads from a single point, transforming the city's glory and beauty into a cold, lifeless state.

When Michael Leigh, a daring occult investigator, steps into the shadowy realms of horror, he unravels dark secrets that threaten to consume him. In "The Salem Horror," an ancient curse rooted in the chilling Cthulhu mythos awakens, bringing forth the ghastly specters of a witch’s wrath that won’t be silenced. As Leigh delves deeper into the sinister past of Salem, he confronts not only the malevolent forces at play but also his own deepest fears. Meanwhile, in "The Black Kiss," co-created with the legendary Robert Bloch, a haunting siren lures Leigh into a treacherous dance with a ...

Nel cuore di Salem, un antico cimitero infestato da creature fameliche nasconde un orrore che sfida ogni logica umana. Tra cunicoli sotterranei, tombe violate e presenze mostruose, I Ratti del Cimitero trascina l'ascoltatore in una discesa claustrofobica nelle profondità della paura, dove l'avidità e l'orrore si fondono in un incubo senza via di fuga. Un'esperienza audio mozzafiato, arricchita da musiche e sound design, che trascineranno l'ascoltatore nel cuore del racconto.

This is both a delightful and immensely humorous science fiction spoof with a twist. When a robot and a movie screen writer begin to overindulge in libation sparks are sure to fly. Lacking a suitable personality, the writer tries two on for both size and effect. The two forenamed personalities are that of the two-time British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) and the one time Tsar of All the Russia’s Ivan Vasilyvich, better known as Ivan the Terrible (1530-1585). Ivan even outdid Henry VIII in having eight wives (maybe adding additional food for his reported insecurities and ...

Step into a world where time is both a tool and a weapon, where the fabric of reality hangs in the balance. In Atomic! by Henry Kuttner, the boundaries of time and space are shattered as readers embark on an exhilarating journey through the ages. This gripping science fiction novel explores the thrilling possibilities and dire consequences of time travel. When brilliant scientist Joe Mauser invents a revolutionary time machine, he unleashes a force that could change the course of history. However, his invention falls into the wrong hands. Led by the enigmatic Dr. Mulciber, a group of ...

Murder comes with dripping jaws and escapes into darkness — and the fate of the Coyles hangs upon a curse! A classic werewolf tale.

Journey 3,000 years into the future, where Tyrell has lived 20 centuries and is now worshipped as a god. He and Herina, his love, were born immortal and have lived together for 300 years. Each century that passes, Tyrell must undergo a mental birthing cycle that washes away most of his memories. And each time, Herina fears he will forget her. Her fears soon turn to other matters, however, after Tyrell begins exhibiting changes no one could have expected!

Beneath the rolling seas and deadly atmosphere of Venus are the Keeps - fully enclosed cities that house descendants of the survivors who first harbored atomic energy to escape a dying earth. In massive superstructures built beneath the Venusian seas, a complex feudal society devoted simply to decadence has evolved. Presiding over that society are Immortals - genetic throwbacks to the mutant atomic survivors.

This collection of classic horror stories is sure to give you goose bumps, raise the hair on the back of your neck, and put some fright in your night. Includes Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper by Robert Bloch, Coin of the Realm by Charles L. Grant, Something Had to be Done by David Drake, The Graveyard Rats by Henry Kuttner, The Small Assassin by Ray Bradbury, Calling Card by Ramsey Campbell, The Words of Guru by C.M. Kornbluth, and Passengers by Robert Silverberg.

This collection of classic horror tales is as remarkable for its literary value as for its scream factor. You'll hear stories by the masters of the genre, past and present.

We enter the dank corridors of gibbering horrors with this pair of depraved dwellings being investigated by Henry Kuttner's occultist creation Michael Leigh! In The Salem Horror, we bear witness to a ghastly witch curse born of the dread Cthulhu mythos that refuses to stay dead, and in The Black Kiss, where Kuttner was ably assisted by noted horror author Robert Bloch of Psycho fame, we are held in sway of a demented sea goddess whose cold, lifeless lips beckon us into the depths of the abyss forever! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Out of the dark—out of the unknown—came Karkora ... rotting the souls of the kings of Cyrena. For Karkora, the Pallid One, was a creature more loathsome than anything on earth. It was beyond good or evil, a Presence from the Outside—a shadow of which the "altar fires had whispered." - Summary by Weird Tales, January 1941

Step into the shadowy realm of lost Atlantis in Dragon Moon, a gripping fantasy novelette by Henry Kuttner. When Elak, a reluctant heir to the throne of Cyrena, learns that the King of Kiriath has fallen under the control of the malevolent sorcerer Karkora—the Pallid One—he must embrace his...

Beneath the crumbling tombstones of Salem's old cemetery, something stirs in the dark. The dead do not rest easy here, not because of ghosts, but because of what lurks beneath—the scurrying, gnawing, ever-hungry things that slither through tunnels older than memory. Massing in the catacombs, these rats are no mere vermin. They are watchers, thieves of the dead, and perhaps something far worse. For every corpse lowered into the earth, another vanishes, stolen away into the labyrinth of writhing shadows. 

FNH Audio presents the third in a series of short story collections. In this collection: A Earth passes through a poisonous space-cloud. Beneath the civilised crust of Venus a dark horror awaits. The slaves of Titan are about to wake. The first four spaceships disappeared, the fifth went to hell. During the war, one man demands government money to reach the moon. Storm Cloud suspect that everything going wrong is very suspicious. The beautiful girl is dying, and only space can offer hope. A survey team are hunted on a barren world. And many more stories...

Ego Machine invites listeners into a satirical exploration of the intersection between creativity and technology, where the absurdities of the entertainment industry collide with the unpredictable nature of artificial intelligence. This podcast delves into themes of ambition, identity, and the often-comical struggles of artists navigating a future dominated by machines. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that reflects on these thought-provoking ideas, offering a diverse range of narratives that challenge our perceptions of art and innovation. This is not a single story but a series...

A solitary space traveler arrives on Earth in search of a new home after his own planet has perished. Meanwhile, a deadly plague threatens to eradicate all life on Earth. Can a determined scientist find a way to halt the impending doom and save humanity? Or will the alien find himself trapped on yet another dying world? (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Only one man has ever returned from the treacherous Black Forest of Ganymede‚Aîand it shattered his mind. Now, two dubious adventurers have enlisted the reluctant Ed Garth to guide them back to the fabled crypt-city hidden within its depths. As they journey together, Ed is forced to confront the haunting memories of crimes and sacrifices he can no longer recall. Will he unravel the mysteries of his past, or will the darkness consume him once more? - Summary by EVKesserich