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Agatha Christie's "The Four Suspects," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 56:44


363 - WHO carried out the "KILL" order? Miss Marple knows, will you? Tuck in for our 9th Agatha Christie mystery "The Four Suspects."

Agatha Christie's "The Four Suspects," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 56:43


363 - WHO carried out the "KILL" order? Miss Marple knows, will you? Tuck in for our 9th Agatha Christie mystery "The Four Suspects."

"The Specialty of the House" by Stanley Ellin (revisited), relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 79:58


362 - For a delectably perfect Halloween listen: Enjoy a restaurant that is so exclusive . . . some people NEVER leave. Tuck in and find out what's really being served as Stanley Ellin's subtle horror story, "The Specialty of the House" sneaks up on you.

"The Specialty of the House" by Stanley Ellin (revisited), relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 79:58


362 - For a delectably perfect Halloween listen: Enjoy arestaurant that is so exclusive . . . some people NEVER leave. Tuck in and find out what's really being served as Stanley Ellin's subtle horror story, "The Specialty of the House" sneaks up on you.

"The Specialty of the House" by Stanley Ellin (revisited), relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 79:55


362 - For a delectably perfect Halloween listen: Enjoy a restaurant that is so exclusive . . . some people NEVER leave. Tuck in and find out what's really being served as Stanley Ellin's subtle horror story, "The Specialty of the House" sneaks up on you.

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 47:08


361 - Wishes do come true, but this one came with a horrific price. Tuck in for this celebrated classic work of the macabre, "The Monkey's Paw" from W.W. Jacobs.

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 47:12


361 - Wishes do come true, but this one came with a horrific price. Tuck in for this celebrated classic work of the macabre, "The Monkey's Paw" from W.W. Jacobs.

"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 32:42


360 - No one will know what you did . . . except the dead guy. Tuck in for "Button, Button" from the influential author with more adapted works than anyother, Richard Matheson.

"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 32:42


360 - No one will know what you did . . . except the dead guy. Tuck in for "Button, Button" from the influential author with more adapted works than any other, Richard Matheson.

"The Glass Floor" by Stephen King, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 41:12


359 - $35! Stephen King waspaid just $35 for this haunting (his first) short story. Tuck in for "TheGlass Floor," an incredible bargain!

"The Glass Floor" by Stephen King, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 41:12


359 - $35! Stephen King was paid just $35 for this haunting (his first) short story. Tuck in for "The Glass Floor," an incredible bargain!

"When I Was Dead" & one other by Vincent O'Sullivan, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 52:40


358 - Will you KNOW when you're DEAD? Tuck in for October's favorite classic author, Vincent O'Sullivan and hisghostly tales, "When I Was Dead" and "The Interval."

"When I Was Dead" & one other by Vincent O'Sullivan, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 52:40


358 - Will you KNOW when you're DEAD? Tuck in for October's favorite classic author, Vincent O'Sullivan and his ghostly tales, "When I Was Dead" and "The Interval."

"The Music on the Hill" by H.H. Munro, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 32:30


357 - Nature can kill you, especially with a bit of supernatural help! Tuck in with author H.H. Munro's (Saki) dark tale and, as usual, prepare yourself for a twisted ending.

"The Music on the Hill" by H.H. Munro, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 32:30


357 - Nature can kill you, especially with a bit of supernatural help! Tuck in with author H.H. Munro's (Saki) dark tale and, as usual, prepare yourself for a twisted ending.

"Dream Trespass" by Algernon Blackwood, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 38:57


356 - Join two travelers in the French countryside as theyencounter a haunting, or is it a time loop? Tuck in to hear the classic tale from atmospheric author, Algernon Blackwood.

"Dream Trespass" by Algernon Blackwood, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:57


356 - Join two travelers in the French countryside as they encounter a haunting, or is it a time loop? Tuck in to hear the classic tale from atmospheric author, Algernon Blackwood.

"The Question" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 35:14


355 - "I am an electrocutioner. I prefer this word to executioner." Given the opportunity, what question would YOU ask this man? Tuck in for the electrifying answer from the master craftsman of the psychological thriller Stanley Ellin, a true "Specialty of the (Fast Asleep) House!" ;)

"The Question" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 35:23


355 - "I am an electrocutioner. I prefer this word to executioner." Given the opportunity, what question would YOU ask this man? Tuck in for the electrifying answer from the master craftsman of the psychological thriller Stanley Ellin, a true "Specialty of the (Fast Asleep) House!" ;)

"Out There" by Susan Glaspell, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 69:25


354 - "... the truth is that this is the happiest kind of a happy ending." Tuck in for the transcending beauty of "Out There."

"Out There" by Susan Glaspell, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 69:26


354 - "... the truth is that this is the happiest kind of a happy ending." Tuck in for the transcending beauty of "Out There."

"With Smiles as Wide as Summer" by Ray Bradbury, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 27:42


353- Do you remember that summer? It was the best summerof your life! Tuck in as Ray Bradbury tells you about his . . .

"With Smiles as Wide as Summer" by Ray Bradbury, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 27:42


353 - Do you remember that summer? It was the best summer of your life! Tuck in as Ray Bradbury tells you about his . . .

"The Dark City" by Conrad Aiken, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 49:53


352- Author Conrad Aiken's own father tragically struggled with his sanity. Tuck in as the father in this classic short story seems to struggle, too, while he drifts farther and farther toward "The Dark City."

"The Dark City" by Conrad Aiken, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 49:53


352 - Author Conrad Aiken's own father tragically struggled with his sanity. Tuck in as the father in this classic short story seems to struggle, too, while he drifts farther and farther toward "The Dark City."

"The Companion" by Agatha Christie, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 65:42


351 - From the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, it's the 8th of 13 problems for Miss Marple. Tuck in to solve the horrific murder of "The Companion."

"The Companion" by Agatha Christie, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 65:42


351 - From the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, it's the 8th of 13 problems for Miss Marple. Tuck in to solve the horrific murder of "The Companion."

Shirley Jackson's "What a Thought" & "Got a Letter from Jimmy," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 30:30


350 - Shirley Jackson won far more awards than most others,but after today's two stories, would you want to marry her?Husbands beware as we all tuck in for her "What a Thought" & "Got a Letter from Jimmy."

Shirley Jackson's "What a Thought" & "Got a Letter from Jimmy," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 30:30


350 - Shirley Jackson won far more awards than most others, but after today's two stories, would you want to marry her? Husbands beware as we all tuck in for her "What a Thought" & "Got a Letter from Jimmy."

"Battleground" by Stephen King, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 44:38


349 - It's just a toy . . . isn't it? Tuck in to listen to Stephen King's entertaining thriller "Battleground."

"Battleground" by Stephen King, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 44:38


349 - It's just a toy . . . isn't it? Tuck in to listen to Stephen King's entertaining thriller "Battleground."

"The Bargain" by Truman Capote, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 35:38


348 - Truman Capote loved Audrey Hepburn, but NOT for Breakfast at Tiffany's! He wanted Marilyn Monroe!! Now tuck in for his compelling story of how we all value things AND each other in "The Bargain."

"The Bargain" by Truman Capote, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 35:38


348 - Truman Capote loved Audrey Hepburn, but NOT for Breakfast at Tiffany's! He wanted Marilyn Monroe!! Now tuck in for his compelling story of how we all value things AND each other in "The Bargain."

"The Guest in Room 19" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 33:29


347 - There is absolutely NO Room 19, but there IS a guest! Tuck in to find out WHO as you listen to F. Scott Fitzgerald's enigmatic story.

"The Happy Valley" by Daphne du Maurier, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 45:52


346 - Was suspense writer Daphne du Maurier's dream-filled short story, "The Happy Valley," really happy? And how does one explain that mysterious, missing grave?

Graham Greene's "The Case for the Defence" & "I Spy," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 35:54


345 - Not one, but TWO thrillers from masterful storyteller Graham Greene await you! Tuck in to hear classic short stories, each with a twist, that you can't possibly forget.

"The King of Mazy May: A Story of the Klondike," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 44:36


326- Immerse yourself . . . into the wilderness of the historic Klondike Gold Rushwith Jack London's authentic narrative. Tuck in to experience the harsh winter conditions along with the wicked antics of the claim jumpers in a story youwon't soon forget.

"The Magic Shop" by H.G. Wells, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 50:50


344 - From "The Father of Science Fiction," H.G. Wells, prepare for something completely different! Tuck in for the charming and whimsical father/son tale that also provides a bit of impending horror. Filled with wonder, it's "The Magic Shop!"

"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 38:17


343 - Just what was it that "influenced" Kurt Vonnegut?" Artistry and intellect are deemed dangerous in this familiarly unchecked government of the future. Tuck in for Vonnegut's satirical story that still intrigues and divides his critics.

Agatha Christie's "The Blue Geranium," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:00


342 - Tuck in as Miss Marple solves another one! "One look at the still figure on the bed was enough . . . Mrs. Pritchard had been dead at least eight hours!"

"The Widow's Might" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 42:28


341 - What happens when the black veil comes off?The overbearing husband is dead and decades of the widow's life have passed. Tuck in for feminist author Charlotte Perkins Gilman's defiant story and its shocking twist, proving why she was a historic champion of the Women's Movement.

"Gabriel-Ernest" by Saki (H.H. Munro), relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 38:02


340 - "There is a wild beast in your woods." Tuck in for comic horror with a twist of cruelty from the dark master of the classic short story, H.H. Munro (Saki).

Shirley Jackson's "One Ordinary Day, with Peanuts," relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:46


339 - Just a mundane, "ordinary" day . . . Tuck in for the dark humor of the awarding-winning Shirley Jackson as she again unsettles and disturbs us.

"It Had to Be Murder" (Rear Window) -- part 2 of 2 -- by Cornell Woolrich

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 59:16


338 - "Suddenly death was inside the house here with me. And I couldn't move, I couldn't get up out of this chair." Tuck in to hear the origin of Hitchcock's thriller Rear Window, the conclusion of the classic story from the "Suspense Master" Cornell Woolrich.

"It Had to Be Murder" (Rear Window) by Cornell Woolrich, Part 1 of 2, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 73:47


337- My neighbor murdered his wife! Tuck in for theorigin of Hitchcock's Rear Window, the classic story from the"Suspense Master" Cornell Woolrich.

"The Widow's Might" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:28


341 - What happens when the black veil comes off? The overbearing husband is dead and decades of the widow's life have passed. Tuck in for feminist author Charlotte Perkins Gilman's defiant story and its shocking twist, proving why she was a historic champion of the Women's Movement.

"Two Friends" by Guy de Maupassant, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 35:26


336 - Two loyal old friends are put tothe ultimate test . . . Will they sacrifice for their country and for oneanother? Tuck in to hear Guy de Maupassant's classic story.

"The Last Rung on the Ladder" by Stephen King, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 54:42


335 - There's a tender side to Stephen King . . . Tuck in for it.Big brother, little sister: "I knew what had to be done. I saw right away. I was terribly afraid ... She was better than sixty feet above me."

"Her Letters" by Kate Chopin, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 43:08


334 - "I leave this package" (her letters) "to the care of my husband. With perfect faith in his loyalty and his love, I ask him to destroy it . . . UNOPENED." Will he uncover her secret? Tuck in to hear controversial author Kate Chopin's impassioned short story.

"The Cat" by Mary Wilkins Freeman, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:00


331- "Nowhere in the world was any voice calling him; on no hearth was therea waiting dish," but do NOT worry about this furry little survivor. Thispatient and persistent cat was quite capable of fending for himself andparticularly for others. Tuck in for this well-crafted tale of companionship.

"The House Party" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 75:45


333 - "He was falling. His handswere outflung against the stone-cold blackness of space, and his body tiltedhead over heels, heels overhead, as he fell." Tuck in and enjoy the suspense of"The House Party" as it earned author Stanley Ellin the first of histhree Edgar Allan Poe Awards.

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