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Short stories by Maxwell Conroe
by Maxwell Conroe
Maxwell Conroe writes literary fiction focusing on existential questions – in short stories and novels. Maxwell’s passion lies in innovative writing about issues that matter. He uses the power of imagination to create prose in search for answers to existential questions.Numerous stories by Maxwell have been brought to life by awarded voice actors. Get acquainted with some of the best short stories by Maxwell Conroe, as narrated by Jane Speaks, Stephen Fry, Samuel L. Jackson and many other distinguished voice actors.
Episodes
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Mind Twisters 14 - 17 Compilation
A compilation of Maxwell Conroe's Mind Twisters 14 to 17, narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Nightly Recollection 3 – Close Encounter (Mind Twister #17)
At some point I smack into the ground – rather forcefully. I briefly lose my sense of orientation and taste dust; I have literally bitten the dust! Then I hear snorting nearby. The snorting just grows more intense. I estimate the beast is only about eight meters away. I hear chewing sounds. May…
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Nightly Recollection 2 – The Apparition (Mind Twister #16)
The wind suddenly drops, and I hear the breathing of a person behind me. I can smell a faint apple blossom. “This is Sarah,” says an elderly female voice. The voice does not come from behind me, but from somewhere in front of me. I cannot see anyone but am sure that person is very nearby. What...
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Nightly Recollection 1 – A Stalking (Mind Twister #15)
All of a sudden, someone lights a lantern, a bit further down the path, at may be ninety feet from my position. The lantern swings from left to right and then veers off track, up a gentle slope. What am I to do? Should I follow the person carrying the lantern? Is this real or just an illusion?...
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Nocturnal Adventures (Mind Twister #14)
I intended to walk back home for five miles over a dirt track in pitch darkness. A fit person with a good vision can walk the route in about an hour or two. But not until sunrise would I re-emerge from the mountains. The strange thing is that my mind continues to make up stories about what…
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Adeline’s Dream (Harlequin story #16)
Maxwell, struggling with his own issues, argues with Adeline, who suggests he should talk to his mother about his trauma. Finally, Adeline, the key character of this story, asks Maxwell if he will still love her, as their story draws to a close. Narrated by Revoicer.
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Clytemnestra (Harlequin story #15)
Clytemnestra tells her side of the story, accusing Agamemnon of being a selfish monster. She justifies killing him to regain control of her life. Narrated by Revoicer.
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Mount Olympus (Harlequin story #14)
Maxwell is invited by Aphrodite to meet Athena on Mount Olympus. Athena provides new information, and Father Demetrius presents Maxwell with a scroll containing his fate. Narrated by Revoicer.
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Sparta (Harlequin story #13)
Maxwell intervenes when a group of men taunt a young woman named Hecate in Sparta. He stands up for what is right, believing that his words have the power to influence others. Narrated by Zoey.
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Father Demetrius (Harlequin story #12)
Father Demetrius advises Maxwell to use his writing skills to harmonize Athena's virtues and Aphrodite's passions. Maxwell resolves to incorporate both to help Adeline seek redemption. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Writer's Dilemma (Harlequin story #11)
Athena and Aphrodite both seek Maxwell's story to promote their interests in Sparta. Maxwell seeks guidance from Father Demetrius, who advises him to balance the virtues of both goddesses. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Artificial Myths (Harlequin story #10)
Maxwell uses an electronic platform to rewrite his story, with Athena and Aphrodite playing larger roles. Athena protects Adeline, while Aphrodite creates a romantic conflict for Maxwell. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Athena's Doubts (Harlequin story #9)
Athena, daughter of Zeus, reveals how the Trojan War started with a dispute among goddesses over a Golden Apple. Maxwell learns about Athena and Hera's displeasure with the outcome. Narrated by Zoey.
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Harlequin's Heart (Harlequin story #6)
Adeline questions Maxwell's motives for writing about her family and her tragic past. Maxwell explains his inspiration but begins losing control over his own narrative. Narrated by Zoey.
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The Dupin Files: Sherlock Holmes - Part 2 (Mind Twister #32)
Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers…
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The Dupin Files: Sherlock Holmes - Part 1 (Mind Twister #32)
Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers…
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The Dupin Files: Hercule Poirot - Part 2 (Mind Twister #31)
Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute...
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The Dupin Files: Hercule Poirot - Part 1 (Mind Twister #31)
Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute...
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Retaliation by Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes (Mind Twister #30)
Fallen out with their original creators, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot have teamed up to seek retribution for their sufferings. The charges filed against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and their literary estates include coercion into addiction to substance abuse, psychological...
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Writing for Impact (Mind Twister #1)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe emphasizing the importance of writing for the love of words rather than focusing on societal issues. Some stories succeed to captivate our attention simply by their timeliness. Writing such stories may be fun, but more so is writing purely out of love for words –...
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Newtonian Dream (Mind Twister #39)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe imaging a chase involving Hooke, Leibniz, and Freeman Dyson pursuing Isaac Newton through the Royal Society, leading to the destruction of Newton's portraits, narrated by Tim. Hooke and Leibniz were chasing Newton across the corridors of the Royal Society of London...
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Bartering with Zeus (Harlequin story #8)
Maxwell hears the divine voice of Zeus, who accuses him of neglecting the Greek gods in his previous works. Zeus laughs maniacally while Maxwell plans to ask Athena for help. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Labyrinth of Myths (Harlequin story #7)
Maxwell focuses on Athena's role in the House of Agamemnon's tragedy, linking it to the Trojan War. He reflects on the relevance of ancient myths to modern conflicts fought over ideology. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Dr. Freud (Harlequin story #5)
Maxwell consults Dr. Freud, who suggests Maxwell's obsession with Adeline and her family may stem from suppressed sexual desires and the Elektra Complex, where girls compete with their mothers for their father's attention. Narrated by Phil Rowe.
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Elektra (Harlequin story #4)
Adeline reveals that she is Elektra, the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. She shares more about the deaths in the House of Agamemnon and implicates Athena in her mother's murder. Narrated by Jane Speaks.
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Greek Tragedy (Harlequin story #3)
Maxwell learns about Clytemnestra's murder by her son Orestes and the involvement of Athena's Furies. He delves into Greek mythology to understand the tragic events. Narrated by Jane Speaks.
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Adeline's Reappearance (Harlequin story #2)
Adeline reappears in Maxwell's life, initially causing confusion. Maxwell apologizes for being rude, and Adeline returns to her old self, continuing to dance, giggle, and tell stories. Narrated by Jane Speaks.
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A Harlequin's Jest (Harlequin story #1)
Maxwell Conroe is visited by a Harlequin named Adeline who challenges his obsession with logical answers and proposes the idea of time reversal. Maxwell questions the purpose of creating illusions and surprise. Narrated by Jane Speaks.
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Conroe on writing Coetzee's story (Mind Twister #36)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim. John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times…
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Mesmerized by Coetzee - Part 2 (Mind Twister #36)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim. John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times…
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Mesmerized by Coetzee - Part 1 (Mind Twister #36)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring John Coetzee's Nobel Laureate lecture and the psychiatrist's defense of Coetzee's reputation, narrated by Tim. John Coetzee delivered one of the most audacious Nobel Laureate lectures on record. He took his audience all the way back to the romantic times…
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Grabbing Attention: Jagger's Obituary (Mind Twister #53)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe reflecting on Mick Jagger's ability to gain attention and promote visibility for himself and his band, The Rolling Stones, narrated by Jane Speaks. Getting attention is half the trick, knew Mr. Mick Jagger all along ‒ he never passed an opportunity to promote...
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Haunted by Apparitions and Looming Insanity (Mind Twister #4)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe wherein the protagonist encounters a vision of Albert Einstein, leading to recurring nightmares suggesting their responsibility for Einstein's death, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Albert just happens to be there, in my living room. When I write ‘Albert’, it is not…
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Garden Secret (Mind Twister #55)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring the hidden secret within the seemingly innocent garden of a reclusive writer named Isaac, narrated by Jane Speaks. Living alone in his secluded homestead, surrounded by his garden, Isaac (a writer) cares little for socials and generally thrives living the...
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Queen of Hearts in a Hobbit-hole (Mind Twister #29)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe exploring how fictional characters like Alice and the Hobbits gain more recognition than their creators and imagines Alice as the Queen of Hearts in a society fighting against global warming, narrated by Stephen Fry. In the long run, the main characters of classic...
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Vonnegut's Confetti (Mind Twister #51)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe comparing the author's Mind Twisters to Kurt Vonnegut's graphic illustrations called Confetti, narrated by Jane Speaks. I call my stories Mind Twisters. That is perhaps a very pretentious label, as I realized when stumbling upon the works by Kurt Vonnegut ‒ his...
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Martyrs of Azov (Essay XIV)
A short story by Maxwell Conroe inspired by Tolstoy's Hadji Murad, highlighting the tragedy of soldiers in a steel plant and the inevitability of human suffering, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Maxwell shares a story where Tolstoy's war-memories of Hadji Murad are updated to highlight the tragedy...
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Maxwell Conroe writes literary fiction focusing on existential questions – in short stories and novels. Maxwell’s passion lies in innovative writing about issues that matter. He uses the power of imagination to create prose in search for answers to existential questions.Numerous stories by Maxwell have been brought to life by awarded voice actors. Get acquainted with some of the best short stories by Maxwell Conroe, as narrated by Jane Speaks, Stephen Fry, Samuel L. Jackson and many other distinguished voice actors.
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