Fast Asleepwith 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.

355 - "I am an electrocutioner. I prefer this word to executioner." Given the opportunity, what question would YOU ask this man? Tuck in for the electrifying answer from the master craftsman of the psychological thriller Stanley Ellin, a true "Specialty of the (Fast Asleep) House!" ;)

354 - "... the truth is that this is the happiest kind of a happy ending." Tuck in for the transcending beauty of "Out There."

353- Do you remember that summer? It was the best summerof your life! Tuck in as Ray Bradbury tells you about his . . .

352- Author Conrad Aiken's own father tragically struggled with his sanity. Tuck in as the father in this classic short story seems to struggle, too, while he drifts farther and farther toward "The Dark City."

351 - From the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, it's the 8th of 13 problems for Miss Marple. Tuck in to solve the horrific murder of "The Companion."

350 - Shirley Jackson won far more awards than most others,but after today's two stories, would you want to marry her?Husbands beware as we all tuck in for her "What a Thought" & "Got a Letter from Jimmy."

349 - It's just a toy . . . isn't it? Tuck in to listen to Stephen King's entertaining thriller "Battleground."

348 - Truman Capote loved Audrey Hepburn, but NOT for Breakfast at Tiffany's! He wanted Marilyn Monroe!! Now tuck in for his compelling story of how we all value things AND each other in "The Bargain."

341 - What happens when the black veil comes off?The overbearing husband is dead and decades of the widow's life have passed. Tuck in for feminist author Charlotte Perkins Gilman's defiant story and its shocking twist, proving why she was a historic champion of the Women's Movement.

333 - "He was falling. His handswere outflung against the stone-cold blackness of space, and his body tiltedhead over heels, heels overhead, as he fell." Tuck in and enjoy the suspense of"The House Party" as it earned author Stanley Ellin the first of histhree Edgar Allan Poe Awards.