Fast Asleepwith Gena Marie

399 - Even the brightest summer can be stalked by fear. From his own childhood memories, Ray Bradbury masterfully blends nostalgia with suspense. Tuck in for the hypnotic rhythm of the dreamlike story, "The Lonely One."

398 - IT WAS NOT SUICIDE! Miss Marple knows the truth as Agatha Christie's mind-bending mystery, "Death by Drowning" reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Tuck in, relax, and enjoy the final tale of The Thirteen Problems, and be assured, there is much more Miss Marple ahead.

398 - IT WAS NOT SUICIDE! Miss Marple knows the truth as Agatha Christie's mind-bending mystery, "Death by Drowning" reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Tuck in, relax, and enjoy the final tale of The Thirteen Problems, and be assured, there is much more Miss Marple ahead.

#397 - Everyone in the quiet English village believed the young girl drowned herself, but wise, gentle Miss Marpleknew it was something far more sinister. Tuck in for the final of Agatha Christie's Thirteen Problems. Listen to all thirteen along with hundreds of other classic stories right here on Fast Asleep.

#397 - Everyone in the quiet English village believed the young girl drowned herself, but wise, gentle Miss Marple knew it was something far more sinister. Tuck in for the final of Agatha Christie's Thirteen Problems. Listen to all thirteen along with hundreds of other classic stories right here on Fast Asleep.

396 - Predator or just a stalker? From the master of the plot twist -- read between the lines --this ending may be more twisted than you'd ever expect! Don't miss the conclusion to Stanley Ellin's mid-century mystery, "The Betrayers." 

396 - Predator or just a stalker? From the master of the plot twist -- read between the lines --this ending may be more twisted than you'd ever expect! Don't miss the conclusion to Stanley Ellin's mid-century mystery, "The Betrayers."

395 - A chilling, mid-century mystery from one of the greatest crime writers of the 20th century . . . Tuck in as Stanley Ellin, "The Master of the Unexpected," presents a beautiful woman betrayed again and again . . . or IS she?"The Betrayers" and hundreds of other classic short stories are waiting for you right here.

395 - A chilling, mid-century mystery from one of the greatest crime writers of the 20th century . . . Tuck in as Stanley Ellin, "The Master of the Unexpected," presents a beautiful woman betrayed again and again . . . or IS she? "The Betrayers" and hundreds of other classic short stories are waiting for you right here.

394 - Long before his Nobel Prize, William Faulkner published his FIRST short story, a wild one! Tuck in for an early aviation thriller as a young pilot and pure luck collide in the story that started it all.

394 - Long before his Nobel Prize, William Faulkner published his FIRST short story, a wild one! Tuck in for an early aviation thriller as a young pilot and pure luck collide in the story that started it all.

393 - A dark, unsettling tale? Nope! Not this time! Tuck in for Shirley Jackson as she charms us with her wonderfully funny account of her own family's chaotic night. And here's hoping YOU can solve the 74-year-old mystery!

393 - A dark, unsettling tale? Nope! Not this time! Tuck in for Shirley Jackson as she charms us with her wonderfully funny account of her own family's chaotic night. And here's hoping YOU can solve the 74-year-old mystery!

392 - Little Jackie HATES his grandmother and is sure he's going to HELL! Tuck in for master storyteller Frank O'Connor's funny, deeply human, classic Irish tale. Subscribe for this and hundreds of other classic stories here on FAST ASLEEP.

392 - Little Jackie HATES his grandmother and is sure he's going to HELL! Tuck in for master storyteller Frank O'Connor's funny, deeply human, classic Irish tale. Subscribe for this and hundreds of other classic stories here on FAST ASLEEP.

391 - Sorrow and secrets are hidden behind a woman's dark veil. Not every Sherlock Holmes case ends in triumph; some end with heartbreak. Tuck in as we reveal Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most unforgettable story. 

391 - Sorrow and secrets are hidden behind a woman's dark veil. Not every Sherlock Holmes case ends in triumph; some end with heartbreak. Tuck in as we reveal Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most unforgettable story.

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."

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.)

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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…

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.

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."

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?

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.

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.

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

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.