Episodes
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Ray Bradbury's "The October Game," relaxing storytelling
413 - A children's Halloween party begins as a deeply disturbed father plans its ending . . . Tuck in for Ray Bradbury's MOST controversial story. "The October Game" proves that the darkest horrors take place in an ordinary home. Happy Halloween from Fast Asleep with Gena Marie!
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Bram Stoker's "A Dream of Red Hands," relaxing storytelling
412 - His most well-known creation was Dracula, but this haunting tale by Bram Stoker is a very different kind of horror. Tuck in for "A Dream of Red Hands" as a kind man's worst moment stalks him right into his dreams.
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Bram Stoker's "A Dream of Red Hands," relaxing storytelling
412 - His most well-known creation was Dracula, but this haunting tale by Bram Stoker is a very different kind of horror. Tuck in for "A Dream of Red Hands" as a kind man's worst moment stalks him right into his dreams.
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"Lost Hearts" by M. R. James, relaxing storytelling
411 -Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost Hearts." You will not forget this one as you classically celebrate the season.
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"Lost Hearts" by M. R. James, relaxing storytelling
411 - Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost Hearts." You will not forget this one as you classically celebrate the season.
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"The Pale Man" by Julius Long, relaxing storytelling
410 - The doctor told him he needed a rest, but . . . hechose the WRONG hotel. Turn down the lights, tuck in, and let the season begin!
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"The Pale Man" by Julius Long, relaxing storytelling
410 - The doctor told him he needed a rest, but . . . he chose the WRONG hotel. Turn down the lights, tuck in, and let the season begin!
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Truman Capote's "The Moth in the Flame" and "The Familiar Stranger," relaxing storytelling
409 - She thought she was all alone . . . She was NOT. Tuck in for Truman Capote before In Cold Blood and hear two of his haunting "Early Stories."
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Truman Capote's "The Moth in the Flame" and "The Familiar Stranger," relaxing storytelling
409 - She thought she was all alone . . . She was NOT. Tuck in for Truman Capote before In Cold Blood and hear two of his haunting "Early Stories."
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Sherlock Holmes - conclusion of "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the woman . . ." Irene Adler.
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Sherlock Holmes in the conclusion of "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the woman . . ." Irene Adler.
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Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
407 - He treasures Watson, but there IS a beautiful woman out there who truly fascinates Sherlock Holmes. Tuck in to hear what unforgettable adventure leads him right to her.
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Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
407 - He treasures Watson, but there IS a beautiful woman out there who truly fascinates Sherlock Holmes. Tuck in to hear what unforgettable adventure leads him right to her.
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"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling
406 - It's a LOT of money! Would you do it? Tuck in for that one little catch in Richard Matheson's "Button, Button."
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"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling
406 - It's a LOT of money! Would you do it? Tuck in for that one little catch in Richard Matheson's "Button, Button."
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Stephen King's "Grey Matter," relaxing storytelling
That thing behind the bedroom door . . . He's not your father anymore! Tuck in as we crack open another unhinged tale, "Grey Matter" from Stephen King.
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Susan Glaspell's conclusion to "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling
404 - Romance . . . drama . . . all wrapped up in a classic story. . . Tuck in for the conclusion to this strange, sweet love story from Pulitzer Prize-winner Susan Glaspell.
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Susan Glaspell's conclusion to "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling
404 - Romance . . . drama . . . all wrapped up in a classic story. . . Tuck in for the conclusion to this strange, sweet love story from Pulitzer Prize-winner Susan Glaspell.
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Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling
403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this stranger as he pulled his chair close and changed everything. Tuck in for Susan Glaspell's...
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Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling
403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this stranger as he pulled his chair close and changed everything. Tuck in for Susan Glaspell's...
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O. Henry's "Transients in Arcadia," relaxing storytelling
402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . . A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. And for us? Another fanciful twist from O. Henry!
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O. Henry's "Transients in Arcadia," relaxing storytelling
402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . . A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. Tuck in for another fanciful ending-with-a-twist from O. Henry!
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Algernon Blackwood's "A Case of Eavesdropping," relaxing storytelling
401 - You're listening to something . . . What if it's listening back? Tuck in for classic supernatural suspense from the master, Algernon Blackwood with "A Case of Eavesdropping."
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Algernon Blackwood's "A Case of Eavesdropping," relaxing storytelling
401 - You're listening to something . . . What if it's listening back? Tuck in for classic supernatural suspense from the master, Algernon Blackwood with "A Case of Eavesdropping."
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Ray Bradbury's conclusion to "The Lonely One,” relaxing storytelling
400 - IT WAS NOT PERFECT! Ray Bradbury's perfect hometown collides -- harshly -- with something very dark. Tuck in to hear the startling conclusion to "The Lonely One."
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Ray Bradbury's conclusion to "The Lonely One,” relaxing storytelling
400 - IT WAS NOT PERFECT! Ray Bradbury's perfect hometown collides -- harshly -- with something very dark. Tuck in to hear the startling conclusion to "The Lonely One."
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Ray Bradbury's "The Lonely One," relaxing storytelling, Part 1
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."
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Ray Bradbury's "The Lonely One," relaxing storytelling, Part 1
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."
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Agatha Christie's CONCLUSION of "Death by Drowning," relaxing storytelling
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.
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Agatha Christie's CONCLUSION of "Death by Drowning," relaxing storytelling
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.
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Agatha Christie's "Death by Drowning," relaxing storytelling
#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…
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Agatha Christie's "Death by Drowning," relaxing storytelling
#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…
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"The Betrayers" the conclusion by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling
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."
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“The Betrayers" the conclusion by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling
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."
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"The Betrayers" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling
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...
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"The Betrayers" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling
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...
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William Faulkner's "Landing in Luck," relaxing storytelling
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.
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William Faulkner's "Landing in Luck," relaxing storytelling
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.
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Shirley Jackson's "The Night We All Had Grippe," relaxing storytelling
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!
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Shirley Jackson's "The Night We All Had Grippe," relaxing storytelling
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!
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"First Confession" by Frank O'Connor, relaxing storytelling
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.
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"First Confession" by Frank O'Connor, relaxing storytelling
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.
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Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
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.
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Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling
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.
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Stephen King's "Battleground," relaxing storytelling (Re-release)
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...
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Stephen King's "Battleground," relaxing storytelling (Re-release)
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...
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"The Voyage" by Katherine Mansfield
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.
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"The Voyage" by Katherine Mansfield
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.
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"Man from the South" by Roald Dahl, relaxing storytelling
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.
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"Man from the South" by Roald Dahl, relaxing storytelling
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.