Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive w ...
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**Production is on hiatus to devote more time to Keen's Turn (https://melainablanc.com/).** Tales of horror, peculiarity, and the supernatural, read and sometimes written by Melaina Blanc. From Edgar Allan Poe to Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, to H. P. Lovecraft and beyond, join me for a celebration of strange and spooky stories. What's that music, you ask, rising from the crypt? The tomb's tones.
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TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS
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A little girl sits in her father's lap one Christmas Eve to listen to his story about the ghosts of the turkeys the family has enjoyed during past holidays. The story is not scary and can be enjoyed by all ages, Check out all our podcasts now at www.bestof1001stories.com. More holiday short stories at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Support our ba…
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Ep. 983, Asleep in Armageddon, by Ray Bradbury
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After a crash landing while waiting for the rescue ship, Leonard Sale has food, water, air, everything he should need. Now, he just needs to get some sleep… Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 7 of 8”, by Mary Shelley…
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BEST OF (#37 orf 517) BABES IN THE JUNGLE by O.HENRY
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"Babes In The Jungle" by O.Henry tells the story of two small time crooks who come to New York City to make a fortune in crime but find the going tougher than they expected... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesme
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THE STORY OF SIR GAWAIN (PT 1) from HOWARD PYLE'S TALES OF KING ARTHUR & HIS KNIGHTS
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King Arthur and his court take a pause during a journey to relax in a meadow, and while doing so, a pure white stag runs through the festivities being chased by a pure white hound. Soon after they dissappear, a knight and his damsel come into view, and a third knight attacks him, grabbing the lady and stealing away with the damsel on his horse. Kin…
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Ep. 982, Frankenstein, Part 6 of 9, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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Victor makes a devil’s bargain, and is haunted with remorse, for this new creature may be more vicious, cruel, and inhuman than the first. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people li…
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THE NICE PEOPLE by H.C. BUNNER
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A married couple straying at a quiet resort witness the ostracizing of a younger couple whose stories don't quite match up. Catch all our podcasts and episodes now at www.bestof1001stories.comme
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3 MINUTE PREVIEW OF OUR FIRST EPISODE- OUR NEW PODCAST -1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME- LISTEN NOW....UNSOLVED: THE JAMISON FAMILY DISAPPEARANCE.
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DROPS NOW In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $…
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Ep. 981, Psychology, by Katherine Mansfield
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Can two people really communicate wordlessly with one another? Katherine Mansfield, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 6 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consi…
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BEST OF (#36 OF 516) THE MERMAID OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT by BRET HARTE
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Ep. 980, Frankenstein, Part 5 of 9, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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A diabolical threat is issued at the top of a Swiss mountain, and another phase of Victor’s nightmare begins. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://cla…
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FORT ST. ELMO by CHARLOTTE YONGE
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Ep. 979, A Thumbprint and What Came of It, by Mark Twain
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How can a Civil War era murder be solved with a thumb print? Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 5 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becomin…
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THE MAN WITH TWO BEARDS A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
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Father Brown gets into a discussion with a well repected detective who believes that murderers can be picked out of a crowd, while the kindly father explains that men commit murder for all kinds of reasons and its impossible to identify them by sight. Check out our new website with over 2,500 stories waiting for you to enjoy at www.bestof1001storie…
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BEST OF (#35 of 515) THE BODY SNATCHERS by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
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In the years between 1820 and 1890, medical schools in England, France, and the US were growing by leaps and bounds, and human bodies were needed for dissection. Competition among med schools was intense, and soon bodies began disappearing from local graveyards, followed by murders of innocents for hire to shady med school professors and operators.…
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Ep. 978, Frankenstein, Part 4 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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After swearing vengeance on the creature he has created, Victor is shocked when the creature tells his tale. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://clas…
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FRANKENSTEIN THE CLASSIC STORY by MARY SHELLEY (ABRIDGED)
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Mary Shelleys 1820 science fiction/horror tale Frankenstein in abridged form in which a man made monster turns against his creator. The true story of Mary Shelley and what inspired her to write this gothic horror tale is told at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6391631-frankenstein-the-incredible…
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Ep. 977, Carmilla, Part 3 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu
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Carmilla’s bloodthirsty nature is revealed. J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 4 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a month…
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THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER by AMBROSE BIERCE
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A scary tale about a disembodied spirit and two lawmen who are hunting him in the woods near a church graveyard. Enjoy alkl our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.comme
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Ep. 976, Frankenstein, Part 3 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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After Victor Frankenstein’s nervous attack, shocking news reaches him from home – that of murder! Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaud…
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A GHOST by GUY de MAUPASSANT
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At a gathering of old friends, one man describes his encounter with a female ghost. Be sure to check out our 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft stories at your favorite podcast server. Enjoy all our stories at www.bestof1001stories.comme
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Ep. 975, Carmilla, Part 2 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu
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Why are Carmilla and Laura suddenly sleepwalking? J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 3 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a…
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BEST OF (#34 of 515) CONFESSIONS OF A HUMORIST by O.HENRY
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HOW THE JACK O' LANTERN GOT ITS NAME
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Ep. 974, Frankenstein, Part 2 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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In the thunderous hills above Ingolstadt a creature is born. It is a being so horrible that its own creator turns away in disgust. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you b…
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AN INVITATION by ROBERT BARR
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A powerful and cruel Archbishop traveling with a 12 man escort is returning home after demanding allegiance from smaller fiefdoms in the region when he is suddenly surrounded by a force twice his size and given an invitation to dine with the female ruler of a castle he has not yet conquered, thinking she will be an easy victory. Check out all of ou…
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Ep. 973, Carmilla, Part 1 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu
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Why is the enchanting young woman staying in the castle so tight-lipped about her past? J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 2 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value i…
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BEST OF (#33 OF 514) THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (PT 2) by RICHARD CONNELL
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (pt 2):The thrilling conclusion to Richard Connell's popular short story The Most Dangerous Game pits John Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York, as the prey of a mad Russian general who is hunting him to kill for sport. Music by Mattia Cupelli Dark Mysteric Ambient Learn more about your ad choices.…
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BEST OF (#32 OF 514) THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (PT I) by RICHARD CONNELL
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A 1001 Classic Short Stories Flashback: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: In this classic short story by Richard Connell, a big game hunter finds himself the unwilling prey of a Russian killer who kills men for sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJon Hagadorn
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THE PURPLE WIG A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON
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The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear. He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head. When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret.…
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Ep. 972, Frankenstein, Part 1 of 9, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
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The gargantuan figure of a man is sighted in the frozen wastes north of Russia, and one of the most influential stories ever written begins. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people …
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KEN'S DAY and BREAKING TRAINING by ZANE GREY
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The final game is against Place, but this time it's s a home game. After the game, team gathers for one last meeting before everyone heads home for the summer.me
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Ep. 971, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Part 9 of 9, by Jules Verne
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With all their resources exhausted, how can our travelers possibly return to the surface of the earth? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 1 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found…
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BEST OF (#31 OF 513) THE ADVENTURE OF THE EGYPTIAN TOMB by AGATHA CHRISTIE
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THE TENOR by H. C. BUNNER
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A humurous tale about a young New York City girl and her best best friend who both idolize a visiting French Tenor and cleverly hatch a plan for one of them to serve as his housemaid so she can meet her idol in person. H.C. Bunner at his best.me
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Ep. 970, Olalla, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE
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What family secret are they hiding in the decaying Spanish house on the hill? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you…
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A METTER OF PRINCIPLE and THE FIRST PLACE GAME THE YOUNG PITCHER by ZANE GREY
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Ken Ward pitches against the best team in their conference- Place- and its a nail-biter all the way.me
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