Fast Asleep

379 - Unsettling and very layered, but not nightmare fuel... you've found TWO tales from the brilliant mind of Shirley Jackson. Known for haunting eeriness, this episode shows her (mostly) humorous side.

378 - No, this is not a love triangle! This lovely woman isjust gently untangling and reviving the dignity of this very deserving man.  Known for her intensity, authorCharlotte Perkins Gilman (of "The Yellow Wallpaper") reveals her tender side in this satisfying story that will leave you smiling.

378 - No, this is not a love triangle! This lovely woman is just gently untangling and reviving the dignity of this very deserving man. Known for her intensity, author Charlotte Perkins Gilman (of "The Yellow Wallpaper") reveals her tender side in this satisfying story that will leave you smiling.

377 - For lovers of classic romance comes a hopeful story from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Tuck in to hear "Jessamine," the tender tale she left for us despite her own tragic life.

377 - For lovers of classic romance comes a hopeful story from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Tuck in to hear "Jessamine," the tender tale she left for us despite her own tragic life.

376 - Quiet English gardens, deadly plants, whisperedsuspicions: Was it MURDER? From Mystery Queen Agatha Christie, it's Miss Marple and "The Herb of Death." Tuck in for a soothing, yet sinister story and fall … Fast Asleep. (Miss Marple will keepwatch.)

376 - Quiet English gardens, deadly plants, whispered suspicions: Was it MURDER? From Mystery Queen Agatha Christie, it's Miss Marple and "The Herb of Death." Tuck in for a soothing, yet sinister story and fall … Fast Asleep. (Miss Marple will keep watch.)

375 - Isolation and endless snow are the REAL monsters . . Long before Stephen King's The Shining, there was Guy de Maupassant's" The Inn." Tuck in to hear this "inspirational" story of an unraveling human mind.

374 - She welcomes winter, she welcomes illness, and ultimately she welcomes death. Tuck in and travel with her from the glory of the French coast to the icy gloom of Normandy and back again with this quiet, unsettling story,"The First Snowfall" from Guy de Maupassant.

374 - She welcomes winter, she welcomes illness, and ultimately she welcomes death. Tuck in and travel with her from the glory of the French coast to the icy gloom of Normandy and back again with this quiet, unsettling story, "The First Snowfall" from Guy de Maupassant.

373 - A snowstorm. A warning. Some roads are best left untraveled. Tuck in to hear this softly unsettling story, another masterpiece from Stephen King.

373 - A snowstorm. A warning. Some roads are best left untraveled. Tuck in to hear this softly unsettling story, another masterpiece from Stephen King.

372 - O. Henry knew he would die before he finished this story. Tuck in to hear how snow can twist a man and prove who the heroes are.

372 - O. Henry knew he would die before he finished this story. Tuck in to hear how snow can twist a man and prove who the heroes are.

371 -Two children create a lovely "sister" from freshly fallen snow. How could this lead to heartbreaking consequences? Tuck in for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Snow Image," the beautiful winter story with a touch of anguish slipped…

371 - Two children create a lovely "sister" from freshly fallen snow. How could this lead to heartbreaking consequences? Tuck in for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Snow Image," the beautiful winter story with a touch of anguish slipped inside.

370 - Miss Marple's Christmas mystery concludes here and now. Tuck in, get comfy, and test your theory as to the culprit while Miss Agatha (and a close friend) lead you to the surprising conclusion.

370 - Miss Marple's Christmas mystery concludes here and now. Tuck in, get comfy, and test your theory as to the culprit while Miss Agatha (and a close friend) lead you to the surprising conclusion.

369 - Christmas in an snowy English village . . . How peaceful, but not for Miss Marple! Tuck in for Agatha Christie's cozy murder mystery, one you won't solve easily!

369 - Christmas in a snowy English village . . . how peaceful, but not for Miss Marple! Tuck in for Agatha Christie's cozy murder mystery, one you won't solve easily!

368 - This little story couldn't find a publisher. Instead, it changed holiday movies forever! Tuck in to hear how this Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, was born. Get cozy and listen as we turn back time to revisit the original tale.

368 - This little story couldn't find a publisher. Instead, it changed holiday movies forever! Tuck in to hear how thisChristmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, was born.Get cozy and listen as we turn back time for the original tale.

368 - This little story couldn't find a publisher. Instead, it changed holiday movies forever! Tuck in to hear how this Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, was born. Get cozy and listen as we turn back time to revisit the original tale.

367 - Once heard, you won't forget this tender, unsung Yuletide story. Not rockets to Mars, it's the softer side of Bradbury. Tuck in as he carries us through his own memories and longing.  

367 - Once heard, you won't forget this tender, unsung Yuletide story. Not rockets to Mars, it's the softer side of Bradbury. Tuck in as he carries us through his own memories and longing.

366 - A reckless insult and suddenly -- no choice . . . a duel that can't be undone. Tuck in to hear Guy de Maupassant's dramatic, classic tale, "A Duel."

366 - A reckless insult and suddenly -- no choice . . . a duel that can't be undone. Tuck in to hear Guy de Maupassant's dramatic, classic tale, "A Duel."

365 - You deserve a cozy, sentimental Thanksgiving story gently read to you . . . so . . . Tuck in while you travel, prepare a feast, or just unwind this week. Where else, but righthere, will you find hundreds of deliciously classic short stories ready to enchant you?

365 - You deserve a cozy, sentimental Thanksgiving story gently read to you . . . so . . . Tuck in while you travel, prepare a feast, or just unwind this week. Where else, but right here, will you find hundreds of deliciously classic short stories ready to enchant you?

364 - Celebrate the bittersweet beauty of autumn as TWOstories whisper poignant memories with each falling leaf. Tuck in to hear "Early Autumn" from the legendary Langston Hughes, followed by critically-lauded "The Last Tree" from unknown author Anthony Lentini.

364 - Celebrate the bittersweet beauty of autumn as TWO stories whisper poignant memories with each falling leaf. Tuck in to hear "Early Autumn" from the legendary Langston Hughes, followed by critically-lauded "The Last Tree" from unknown author Anthony Lentini.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!" ;)

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!" ;)

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