1001 Classic Short Stories& Tales

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2024-04-24

  THE MARIONETTES by O.HENRY

In this dramatic short story a character named Dr. James lives a double life. A doctor by day, he gains and betrays his patients confidence by robbing them of their money and jewels. By night, he uses his deft hands and tools to break into their houses...
  Jon Hagadorn author
2024-04-21

  MY DOUBLE AND HOW HE OUTDID ME by EDWARD EVERETT HALE

A minister decides to hire a double to attend all the boring non-church related functions that ministers are expected to attend and for awhile everything goes well- until- APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple...
  Jon Hagadorn author
2024-04-19

  #11 of 443 LISTENER FAVS THE END OF THE STORY by JACK LONDON

A highly skilled surgeon trying to escape the heavy demand placed upon him for his service is drawn away from his peaceful card game in a warm bar in the Yukon to save the life of a man who has been badly mauled by a panther. Barely surviving the trek,...
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2024-04-17

  THE LADY, OR THE TIGER? by FRANK STOCKTON

In "The Lady, or the Tiger", by Frank Stockton, a semi-barbaric king has devised a trial by chance that offers the accused a choice of two doors. Behind one is a beautiful lady who will become his wife once he opens the door. Behind the other is a man-...
  Jon Hagadorn author
2024-04-14

  PROSPER'S OLD MOTHER by BRET HARTE

In the Bret Harte gold camp tale a young miner who strikes it rich hires an older lady to assume the role of his and the other boy's mother. Her donuts and cheating at poker disappoint but the camp falls in love with her. anyway. Then she tells her "so...
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2024-04-12

  #10 OF 442 LISTENER FAVS THE PARADISE OF THIEVES A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY

Father Brown is traveling in Italy when he comes across a strange situation. An English family on vacation is in the guidance of a local courier, and the daughter is also flirting with an italian poet who appears to be something of a lothario. There is...
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2024-04-10

  THE MANAGER OF MADDEN'S HILL by ZANE GREY

A young crippled boy who has learned baseball inside and out gets a chance to become a manager for a local boys team, and quickly learns the pain and the glory that comes with coaching. Enjoy 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on the Podbe...
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2024-04-07

  THE WRONG SHAPE A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY

Father brown and Flambeau visit the art conservatory of a friend who has asked Father brown to look after his wife after his death, which has been foretold by an Indian mystic. Enjoy 'The Secret Garden' now at 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories APP...
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2024-04-07

  THE MYSTERY OF THE BLUE TRAIN (CHAPS 31-33)

Poirot shares some interesting clues with Katherine and later asks Van Aldin to accompany him on the Blue Train as we approach the final three chapters. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROI...
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2024-04-05

  #9 of 441 LISTENER FAVS A SOUND OF THUNDER by RAY BRADBURY

In this excellent sci-fi short storyby Ray Bradbury, a hunter named Eckels pays $10,000 to a time machine safari service to bag the ultimate trophy. The company guarantees his safety but not his return...and sets strict rules so as not to upset the bal...
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