Anthologies & Short Stories

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio....

'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal....

The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for 10 whole and very bloody years.... 

The great adventure story tells of Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War, who - through a landscape peopled with monsters, sea nymphs, evil enchantresses, and vengeful gods....

A collection of four uniquely wonderful long stories, including a stand-alone sequel to the number one best seller The Outsider....

One by one, she undid each event, each decision, each choice.  If Davy had remembered to put on a coat. If Seamie McGeown had not found himself alone on a dark street. If Michael Agnew had not walked through the door of the pub on a quiet night in February in his white shirt....

A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life....

Contains the complete Wolf of the North trilogy: Wolf of the North, Jorundyr's Path, and The Blood Debt....

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year collects five festive short stories from international bestseller, Jodi Taylor....

The final ever 'new' writing to be published from the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett, A Stroke of the Pen is a must-have collection of fantastic short stories for fans, old and new....

Five Carly Classics from the bestselling Simply Series in one hot bundle! This set includes Simply Sinful, Simply Scandalous, Simply Sensual, Body Heat, and Simply Sexy....

The Dark Yorkshire Series are fast-paced crime fiction stories featuring DI Nathaniel Caslin. Books four to six in this best-selling series are brought together for the first time in a great value collection....

The fan-favorite, HGTV-inspired rom-com trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, now in a single volume....

This collection of 25 Hercule Poirot adventures is compiled from short stories written by Agatha Christie for The Sketch magazine in 1923 from March to December....

Curnden Craw and his dozen are out to recover a mysterious item from beyond the Crinna....

Global phenomenon and Sunday Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman returns to dazzle, captivate, haunt, and entertain with this third collection of short fiction....

As the future pack leader of the Silver Wolves, my life was carefully planned: stay hidden and learn to fight. In an instant, everything changes. My pack was slaughtered by an unknown enemy. Alone and unsure who to trust, I search for safety....

Penguin Sleep Tales are 10 specially designed descriptive audio tales to help you wind down and relax before you drift off.... 

So I forgot about the night I spent with Sylvie Davis...big deal. Listing all of my one-night stands would be impossible. It’s par for the course for any man who decided early in life they’d rather enjoy a buffet instead of a single entrée. But now my boss has ordered me to accompany her....

Get three absolutely gripping crime thrillers set on the UK's atmospheric north Norfolk coast from number one best-selling British author J M Dalgliesh in this great value collection....

Ten years ago, I let the love of my life slip through my fingers. It’s my greatest regret, especially since she’s all but disappeared. When she walks back into my world unexpectedly, I have one mission—win her back. Whatever it takes....

A collection of seven short stories, featuring crime-fighting duo Tilly and Poe: The Killing Field, Why Don't Sheep Shrink?, Dead Man's Fingers, Strange Ink, A Permanent Solution, Mondo Bizzarro and Once in a Red Moon....

Driving with a donkey stuffed in the back seat; jackdaws pecking brains out through the roof of a confessional box; cat piss and astronauts. This is the world not as you see it, but as it is, twisted from the maverick mind of Blindboy Boatclub....

An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period....

Bringing back the feeling of a Charles L. Grant anthology of the 80s, Doors of Darkness presents 27 tales of terror written by new and seasoned horror authors. Take a stroll down FERN STREET; Where things lurk beneath the gardens, blind and hungry; Where a priest finds a direct line to the wrong God; Where a baby screams, hungry and alone, for the cooling corpse of her mother; Where the kitchens have teeth...Yes, don't be shy!

Dulcie and Caine have been married for years. They're perfect together, unsuspecting and living in their suburban home with friendly neighbors and a satisfying routine. Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Then, Dulcie witnesses the murder of a girl in her own home...by the hand of her husband. Her next move seems unspeakable; cover it up and forget it ever happened. And, of course, clean up his mess. She couldn't send her husband–and the love of her life–to jail.

Just some random AI-based creative short stories.

"The Pen is Red" is an enthralling short story that delves into the extraordinary journey of Ben, a young black soon-to-be freshman college student who stumbles upon the enigmatic world of Freedman University. As he crosses the threshold into this secretive institution, Ben becomes part of a legacy and tradition hidden from the world for generations. Nestled deep within the woods of West Virginia, Freedman University is a hallowed ground for those who understand its significance.

Hilarious and heartwarming, three standalone novellas and one short story return you to the beloved island of Shifting Sands Resort—or introduce you to it. In A Christmoose Story, hockey player Lars is desperate to impress the shy, bookish caribou shifter Julie. Desperate enough to lie and say that he’s a bear shifter, because who could ever love a big, goofy moose?

Join Rome on an intense survival story while learning whom to trust in a zombie-filled apocalypse.

Flashing Lights: Short and Weird is a collection of sixteen flash fiction and short stories in several subgenres of speculative fiction. The collection includes aliens and ghosts, portals through time and space, plenty of humor, a bit of horror and suspense, and some serious classic sci-fi. Embark on a mission to explore the breadth of speculative short fiction. Each story is preceded by a content rating (G, PG, PG-13) and its genre tags.

The Sacrament is a collection of tales that will take you to the depths of terror and despair. It delves into the unknown and the unseen, revealing a world where the higher power has gone awry, and all that's left is horror. Each story in this anthology is crafted by a diverse group of authors, each bringing their unique voice and perspective to the theme of religious horror.

Go deep into the unsettling heights of the human mind, with stories representing the darkest and strangest that humanity has to offer, as well as ones that break the traditional mold of reality and take you on a journey of different times, realities, and the fascinating world of dreams. Open up your mind and experience the limits of the unconventional, but don't go too deep–you might just find yourself in one of these stories!

Charles Dickens The Poor Relations Story Was adapted for Audio and produced by Alex Freeman.

Who killed Stuart Burlington? Earlsraven is shaken by the news that its renowned antiques dealer has been slain with a samurai sword from his own collection. A web of secrets surrounds the case, and Nathalie and Louise - the owner of the Black Feather inn and her formidable cook - are determined to unravel it. They have an unexpected ally in the form of Hector Peroux, a celebrated private detective from Belgium. Together they are soon able to track down a suspect.

So I forgot about the night I spent with Sylvie Davis...big deal. Listing all of my one-night stands would be impossible. It’s par for the course for any man who decided early in life they’d rather enjoy a buffet instead of a single entrée. But now my boss has ordered me to accompany her back to her hometown.

A tale of a dreamer who, at a certain moment, discovers that a completely different perspective unfolds before him than in his previous dreams. The space that was limited until now suddenly presents entirely unknown vistas. Following the allure of the seen "lotus-faces," he reaches a place where beauty and grandeur will give way to horror.

"Unspoken Bonds: A Tale of Compassion in Early 1900s New York City" is a captivating short novel that transports readers to the vibrant yet unforgiving streets of a city defined by stark contrasts. The story revolves around two individuals from vastly different backgrounds who form a deep and unspoken bond.

I never imagine I’ll ever achieve my goals. Then, the sexiest Daddy on Earth shows me I really can have everything I want! I can’t believe after fantasizing about sleeping with my very sexy older neighbor I just screw things up! I mean, this guy is tall, muscular, and perfect and I turn into an idiot around him. I never feel like I’ll achieve anything in life. I just get so afraid sometimes that I freeze, and I don’t know how to stop focusing on the negative and allow myself to embrace the positive.