Fast Asleep

390 -A hitman is trapped in his own home with a mysterious package filled with . . .something . . . smaller and more deadly than ever imagined.Tuck in for Stephen King's inventive, darkly funny tale -- and don't forget to subscribe for hundreds of classic stories right here on FAST ASLEEP with GENA MARIE.

390 - A hitman is trapped in his own home with a mysterious package filled with . . . something . . . smaller and more deadly than ever imagined. Tuck in for Stephen King's inventive, darkly funny tale -- and don't forget to subscribe for hundreds of classic stories right here on FAST ASLEEP with GENA MARIE.

389 - A quiet goodbye on a dark night as a child's worldchanges forever . . . Tuck in for Katherine Mansfield's lyrical story as it begins with grief and ends with hope.

389 - A quiet goodbye on a dark night as a child's world changes forever . . . Tuck in for Katherine Mansfield's lyrical story as it begins with grief and ends with hope.

388- Would YOU take the bet? Light a lighter 10 times in a row and win a luxury car. Fail just ONCE and lose something . . . unthinkable. Tuck in for Roald Dahl's strange, hypnotic story, narrated to relax, yet written to haunt.

388 - Would YOU take the bet? Light a lighter 10 times in a row and win a luxury car. Fail just ONCE and lose something . . . unthinkable. Tuck in for Roald Dahl's strange, hypnotic story, narrated to relax, yet written to haunt.

387 - Her dream came true, but then . . . a "presence" changed everything. Tuck in for an unexpected connection with Edith Wharton's "April Showers."

387 - Her dream came true, but then . . . a "presence" changed everything. Tuck in for an unexpected connection with Edith Wharton's "April Showers."

386 - Thank goodness Agatha Christie gave us Miss Marple! Tuck in for cozy-mystery number 12 of 13, the one where even Miss Marple is stumped -- or IS she? (Enjoy all 12 on FAST ASLEEP.)

386 - Thank goodness Agatha Christie gave us Miss Marple! Tuck in for cozy-mystery number 12 of 13, the one where even Miss Marple is stumped -- or IS she? (Enjoy all 12 on FAST ASLEEP.)

385 - He followed her into the graveyard . . . There she lay as if . . . she belonged to the dead. Tuck in to hear the menace andthe mystery from Daphne Du Maurier. (Be certain to enjoy last week's episode first! Today's is the conclusion of a two-part presentation.)

385 - He followed her into the graveyard . . . There she lay as if . . . she belonged to the dead. Tuck in to hear the menace and the mystery from Daphne Du Maurier. (Be certain to enjoy last week's episode first! Today's is the conclusion of a two part presentation.)

384 - She lies down on a gravestone . . . as if she belongs there. Tuck in for Daphne Du Maurier's hauntingly disturbing story (and don't miss the lingering effect of next week's conclusion with a twist.)

384 - She lies down on a gravestone . . . as if she belongs there. Tuck in for Daphne Du Maurier's hauntingly disturbing story (and don't miss the lingering effect of next week's conclusion with a twist.)

383 - You won't believe how this beloved father died! Tuckin to hear the most absurd tragedy in literature. Strangely funny, yet quietly touching, author Graham Greene gives us his dark take as the young son copes with the death.

383 - You won't believe how this beloved father died! Tuck in to hear the most absurd tragedy in literature. Strangely funny, yet quietly touching, author Graham Greene gives us his dark take as the young son copes with the death.

382 - It's a BABY party! What could possibly go wrong? From the author of The Great Gatsby, hear the story that starts with a roar and ends (literally) rocking you to sleep. 

382 - It's a BABY party! What could possibly go wrong? From the author of The Great Gatsby, hear the story that starts with a roar and ends (literally) rocking you to sleep.

381 - A brutal murder . . . a surprising confession . . .creates a rare moment for the always analytical Sherlock Holmes. He must decide . . . justice . . . or . . . mercy. Tuck in and unwind as you listen to the conclusion of "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange."

381 - A brutal murder . . . a surprising confession . . . creates a rare moment for the always analytical Sherlock Holmes. He must decide . . . justice . . . or . . . mercy. Tuck in and unwind as you listen to the conclusion of "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange."

380 - A brutal man is murdered. Should the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, along with good friend Dr. Watson, even bother to find the killer? Tuck in and listen to this cozy-classic, London fog-filled mystery to decide the murderer's fate.

380 - A brutal man is murdered. Should the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, along with good friend Dr. Watson, even bother to find the killer? Tuck in and listen to this cozy-classic, London fog-filled mystery to decide the murderer's fate.

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.

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?