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The Ultimate Horror Collection is a fully-indexed collection of over 60 classic horror stories, read by four Audie-winning narrators. Included here are stories by H.P. Lovecraft; Edgar Allan Poe; M.R. James; Oscar Wilde; Joseph Le Fanu; Bram Stoker; Mary Shelley; Robert Louis Stevenson; and Henry James.

Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Audible presents a special edition of three Gothic masterpieces: a brand-new Audible Exclusive recording of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

A unique collection of the finest Golden Age mystiers - puzzling whodunnits that have entertained and delighted readers for centuries. With Edgar Award-winning Otto Penzler as guide, delve into an irresistible collection of the finest Golden Age American whodunits, including household names and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Bat (1920), by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, is the classic American mystery that helped inspire the legend of the Batman. A shadowy master criminal known only as "the Bat" robs and murders at will, leaving the city in terror. Refusing to...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Rachel Innes, a middle-aged spinster, rents a sprawling summer house called Sunnyside with her orphaned niece and nephew. What begins as a quiet country retreat soon unravels: a shot on the east veranda, a bank president's son dead at the foot of a...

Enjoy stories from Christmas in Them Days, remembering the past and preserving it for our future...

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. These facts few psychologists will dispute, and their admitted truth must establish for all time the genuineness and dignity of the weirdly horrible tale as a literary form... As may naturally be expected of a form so closely connected with primal emotion, the horror-tale is as old as human thought and speech themselves.

Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.

Unabridged readings of four spine-tingling stories. This suspenseful anthology collects together four gripping tales of gruesome scientific experiments and chilling supernatural events - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. With over 18 hours of electrifying listening, tracked by chapter, these classic tales will have you on the edge of your seat.

How do you convince men to charge across heavily mined beaches into deadly machine-gun fire? If you're the US Army in 1944, you dangle the lure of beautiful French women, waiting just on the other side of the wire, ready to reward their liberators in oh so many ways. That's not the picture of the Greatest Generation that we've been given, but it's the one Mary Louise Roberts paints to devastating effect in What Soldiers Do. 

SCIENCE FICTION and FANTASY stories of STRANGEST ilk. This special Other Tales release features ten startling and terrifying stories from the golden age of pulp fiction and beyond. Horrors abound, of cosmic, romantic, metaphysical, and further varieties. Let Robert W. Chambers (The King in...

Contents: Edgar Allan Poe - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - The Gold Bug - The Black Cat - The Pit and the Pendulum - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Masque of the Red Death - The Cask of Amontillado - The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - Hop-Frog - The RavenBram Stoker - DraculaMary Shelley - FrankensteinJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu - CarmillaRobert Louis Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeH.P. Lovecraft - The Alchemist - At the Mountains of Madness - Azathoth - The Beast in the Cave.

This book contains the following works: 1. Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum 2. William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream 3. Frances Hodgson Burnett: The Secret Garden 4. Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man 5. Robert Louis Stevenson: Treasure Island 6. H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness 7. Jack London: The Call of the Wild 8. Mary W. Shelley: Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus 9. Osamu Dazai: No Longer Human (Confessions of a Faulty Man) 10. Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter

Short novels are movie length novels that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This unabridged audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2011, by current and emerging masters of this form. In "The Ice Owl", by Carolyn Ives Gilman, an adolescent, female, Waster, in the iron city of Glory to God finds an enigmatic tutor who provides her with much more than academic instruction while a fundamentalist revolt is underway.

“This is the story of how a middle-aged spinster lost her mind, deserted her domestic gods in the city, took a furnished house for the summer out of town, and found herself involved in one of those mysterious crimes that keep our newspapers and detective agencies happy and prosperous.” So...

This warm, affectionate duet of essays by two of the early twentieth century's most popular writers is a bit dated but still entertaining. Summary by David Wales

Dive into the enigmatic world of "After House," where the shadows of the past intertwine with the chilling present aboard a floating vessel. This podcast unravels the intricate tapestry of suspense and mystery, inviting listeners to explore themes of isolation, trust, and the darker corners of human nature. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of life on the high seas, where secrets lurk beneath the surface and danger can strike at any moment. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and keep you guessing ...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Glacier Park and the Cascade Mountains, where adventure and the spirit of exploration intertwine. This podcast invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of outdoor experiences, sportsmanship, and the natural beauty that defines these iconic regions. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of narratives that celebrate the thrill of adventure and the challenges faced by those who traverse these stunning terrains. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...

Embark on a captivating journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Glacier National Park, as the title suggests, inviting you to experience the wonders of nature and the spirit of adventure. This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of travel narratives that celebrate the beauty and history of America’s majestic wilderness. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing listeners to explore diverse tales that highlight the unique encounters and experiences of those who ventured into these stunning terrains. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...