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Dive into the whimsical world of Robert Chambers, a contemporary of Lovecraft, whose collection of weird supernatural tales leans more towards humor than horror. Join the narrator, an adventurous employee at the newly opened Bronx Zoo in New York, as he embarks on a quest to procure an array of rare and extraordinary animal specimens for the zoo. From the merely extinct to the wonderfully bizarre, his escapades are filled with unexpected twists and delightful encounters, including the inevitable romance with a captivating woman. (Summary by Peter Eastman)

In the heart of Paris, amidst the bohemian world of artists and dreamers, a chilling tale of mystery and the macabre unfolds. Louis De Cressac, a gifted painter, lives a life of solitude and obsession, haunted by a dark legacy tied to the sinister Black King. When his friend, Jack Scott, visits, he is drawn into a world where art and the supernatural intertwine in terrifying ways.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.

The Flaming Jewel is a high-stakes adventure set in the North Woods, where rival factions clash over a legendary gem. As deception, betrayal, and fate intertwine, the mysterious Flaming Jewel becomes the center of a thrilling pursuit. A gripping novel of wilderness survival and hidden treasures.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. For America, as the century closes, she is becoming less isolated. Her industrial might, her rising military power are pulling her ever closer into the entangled globe of nations. Her authors flex ideas and lexicons with riveting tales of this astonishing society.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and other unearthly creatures promise to chill the blood and raise the hair of even the most courageous listener. Volume Two in this series presents more classic horror to enjoy beyond the spooky season. Brought to you by the slightly unhinged Utah Audiobook Narrators.