Edna Pontellier, the wife of a successful New Orleans business man and the mother of two, vacations with her family at a seaside resort in Grand Isle, Louisiana.
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Be softly soothed to sleep with exceptional stories.
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Strange and unusual stories from history, literature, myths and legends.
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This book opens with a young wife and mother, vacationing at a resort in the Gulf of Mexico with her husband and children. The resort is run by an elderly Frenchwoman, who manages the place along with her two sons. The young wife and one of the sons develop a deep and passionate attachment to each other, with devastating effects on both families and their circle of friends. When Kate Chopin's 1899 novel The Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, was first released, it evoked a storm o ...
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A bi-weekly podcast to enrich your reading life that feels more like a book club! We’re your hosts, Mike and Jess Ptomey, and the only thing we like better than reading is talking about what we are reading with friends. In 2020 we’ll be reading short stories: two stories by a different author each month. So listen in and read along! Be sure to share your comments for each story on social media with the hashtag #thecatholicreadingchallenge.
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Podcaster on a mission to read as many pre-1930s classics as possible
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I wanted to be a hundred things in life --cricketer, politician, navy commander, doctor, engineer, and lawyer -- you name it, and it would catch my fancy. I became an Electrical Engineer, but it was hardly an end of the dreamer in me. I moved on to writing, started a blog, and published short stories. However, last night it dawned upon me that I talk so little. And so little in English. Now I am taking the next leap in my life, starting a Podcast. I will recite stories, poems, sometimes I wi ...
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Welcome to The Lore Network, a cozy corner where history, mythology, folklore, and modern media magic come together. Think of us as your go-to place for stories that have warmed hearts, sparked curiosity, and inspired dreams for countless generations across many different cultures. With the gentle touch of world-class narration and the allure of pristine sound design, our audio adventures will whisk you away to ancient lands, enchanting realms, and moments frozen in time. Whether it's a hush ...
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"Kindred Spirits" by Truman Capote, relaxing storytelling
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301 - Tuck in for a fascinating convo between these two . . . Mrs. Rittenhouse: ". . . he fell an enormous distance from over the bridge railing to the river . . ." Mrs. Green: "Had it been I - well, he might have had a little help getting over the rail."
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"Across the Bridge" by Graham Greene, relaxing storytelling
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300 - Everything would have been different if he would have just made it . . . "Across the Bridge." Tuck in for this slightly twisted, classic tale.
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"The Idol House of Astarte," part 2, by Agatha Christie, relaxing storytelling
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299 - Who -- or WHAT -- killed Sir Richard Haydon? Tuck in for the conclusion of this Miss Marple mystery.
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"The Idol House of Astarte" by Agatha Christie, Part 1, Relaxing Storytelling
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298 - Step into the forest and prepare yourself to solve another tantalizing mystery from the Queen of Crime! Can YOU unlock it before Miss Marple?
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James Baldwin's "The Bell of Atri" and "The Endless Tale"
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297 - Don't we all have an obligation to care for our voiceless animal friends? Tuck in for this significant author's retelling of two treasured tales.
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“The Legend of U Raitong, The Khasi Orpheus”
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In this episode we tell a tragic story of forbidden love and dire consequences- “The Legend of U Raitong” as described by Mrs. K.U. Rafy in her 1920 collection “Folk-Tales Of The Khasis.” All Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narration by Jim Billbrough While researching this story we found two more recent translations of “U Manik Raitong”…
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296 - "There was a soldier -- a mere boy --lying with his face to the sky. Around his neck hung a gold chain and locket." Tuck in for the tender, rediscovered work of the most frequently read author of Louisiana Creole.
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295 - He can teach animals to speak perfect English! Tuck in for the excitement that ensues from the Master of the Mischievous Short Story.
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“The Story Of An Hour” and “A Pair Of Silk Stockings” by Kate Chopin
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Two stories about the elusive dream of freedom- A secret dream suddenly dashed and a dream unlooked for fulfilled. Kate Chopin’s “The Story Of An Hour” and “A Pair Of Silk Stockings.” Narrated by Arline Billbrough Music by Paul Billbrough Produced by Bob FamiliarBy ambientarcana
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Agatha Christie's "The Tuesday Night Club," relaxing storytelling
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294 - From the world's most published author, tuck in for the first of the original Miss Marple mysteries.
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Shirley Jackson's "Men with Their Big Shoes," relaxing storytelling
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294 - Is poor, young Mrs. Hart being blackmailed? Tuck in as this hypnotic author takes us through the transformation of her idyllic life.
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"Day of the Butterfly" by Alice Munro, relaxing storytelling
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292 - Tuck in to see how cruel girls can be. “A game developed: 'Let's be nice to Myra! What do you wash your hair in, Myra? . . . she washes it in cod - liver oil, can't you smell it?' "
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In 1950 Akira Kurosawa merged two of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s short stories together to make his classic film “Rashomon.”Last episode we covered the story that gave the film it’s name and in this episode we explore the story of the murder at the heart of that film, told by seven characters with seven different, often conflicting accounts: “In A Grove”…
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"Broker's Special" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling
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291 - "Judge Hilliker had once told him . . . 'Guns? . . . Knives? Blunt instruments? . . . there is just one perfect weapon -- an automobile.'" Tuck in for a most gratifying tale from the master craftsman of the mystery thriller.
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"The Bloodstained Pavement" by Agatha Christie
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290 - Miss Marple knows: "There is a great deal of wickedness in village life." Tuck in for another captivating Marple mystery!
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"The Golden Castaways" by Lloyd Osbourne
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289 - "All I did was to pull him out by the seat of his trousers . . . (and) he called me a hero! . . . I departed in a blaze of glory." Tuck in for the fun of this lighthearted tale from the stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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288 - "Perhaps he was drowned, or picked up by some passing ship; no one could say, for he never came back. No one who left the island returned." Tuck in for this mesmerizing romantic thriller from the author of Rebecca and The Birds.
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"A Duel" by Guy de Maupassant, relaxing storytelling
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287 - "The war was over. The Germans occupied France. The whole country was pulsating like a conquered wrestler beneath the knee of his victorious opponent." But WHAT led to this duel? Tuck in and experience it.
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"Miss Marple Tells a Story" by Agatha Christie
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286 - The Queen of Crime and Mystery has graced one of her best upon us. Tuck in and find out "whodunnit."
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In this episode we contemplate whether it is better to accept death with your morals intact or to survive by any means necessary. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s “Rashōmon”. Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough Some sound effects in this episode were licensed from Pro Sound Effects 240 Kent Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249 licensing@p…
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"The Hint of an Explanation" by Graham Greene
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285 - Spoken to a bewildered little boy, "You wouldn't ever be safe in your own house. I know ways to get into houses when people are asleep." Tuck in for the resolve to his dilemma.
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Stories told by soldiers: WW1 - The Savage Enemy
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Though initiated by Germany with an unbridled savagery that showed no partiality towards age or innocence, that sought to leave the aggrieved with "only their eyes to weep with," the war erupted onto the global stage. Belgium, a neutral territory ostensibly safeguarded by international diplomacy, found itself violated, its integrity marred as Germa…
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Classic Fiction: The story of an hour by Kate Chopin
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The Story of an Hour, a short story written by Kate Chopin, is provides reflection of the writer's life experiences and attitudes about women and independence. Support the showBy Lore Studios
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"The Utterly Perfect Murder" by Ray Bradbury
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284 - ". . . on my 48th birthday, lying in bed that night beside my wife, with my children sleeping through all the other quiet moonlit rooms of my house, I thought: I will arise and go now and kill Ralph Underhill." Tuck in for Bradbury's mind-boggling story. (Warning: you will be disappointed if you're looking for sci-fi.)…
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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 2, relaxing storytelling
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283 - “He had been sent to the bank with Denny & Carson's deposit. There was nearly a thousand (dollars) which he had . . . quietly transferred to his pocket." Tuck in for the very dramatic conclusion.
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A trio of strange and beautiful fever dreams by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges- “The Rejected Sorcerer,” “The Circular Ruins,” and “The Two Kings and The Two Labyrinths.” All Music and Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Jim Billbrough We’d like to express our thanks to Jon Fredette of “The Oddcast” podcast for his advice and encourage…
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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 1, relaxing storytelling
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282 - "His teachers . . . fell upon him without mercy, his English teacher leading the pack. Older boys than Paul had broken down . . . but his set smile did not once desert him." Tuck in for the blood-fest from the fearless, Pulitzer prize-winning author.
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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 2 by Shirley Jackson
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281 - "How do we know what the family is keeping secret? Or if she was kidnapped by a homicidal maniac, why should he send a ransom note?" Tuck in for the conclusion from this cherished author.
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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 1 by Shirley Jackson
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280 - Her family is begging her to come home, but . . .what if she can't? Tuck in for another gem from the most requested author. (Conclusion next week!)
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“Gods Of The North” A Conan The Cimmerian Story
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In this episode we chase away the winter blues with a bloody sword in Robert E. Howard’s coldest Conan story - “Gods of The North” (aka. “The Frost-Giant’s Daughter”). All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narration by Rick Weidner, Danielle Barry, Matt Gruenberg, Mandy Familiar, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Some useful links: …
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"The Crown Derby Plate" by Marjorie Bowen
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279 - "When she brought her glance back to the door . . . it had been opened and someone, obscured by the darkness, was looking at her intently." Tuck in for this very British, very ghostly, winter tale.
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278 - "A warm, creeping movement over his flesh betrayed the unwelcome and highly resented presence of . . ." Tuck in for the --anything but -- ticklish tale from the World War I hero.
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"Taking of the Veil" and "Honeymoon" by Katherine Mansfield
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277 - Have you, too, suffered for love? Take heart and tuck into not one, but TWO tender love stories from the "young upstart" author.
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"If I Were a Man" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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276 - ". . . she was wishing heart and soul she was a man. And all of a sudden she was!" Tuck in for this mind-bending story.
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275 - For his employer, Mr. Crabtree was the definition of a cat's-paw: a person used for the purposes of another; a tool. Tuck in for another perfectly-honed story from the skillful Mr. Ellin.
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Bonne année! Joyeux 2024! We start our Third Season with a fiery French tale of one woman’s burning need to find balance in a hostile universe. It’s Guy de Maupassant’s torrid tale of red hot revenge! - “Mother Sauvage.” All Music and Music & Audio Production by Bob Familiar Narrated by Veronica and Joey Pesce, Bob Familiar, and Jim Billbrough Reco…
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"Vengeance Is Mine, Inc." by Roald Dahl
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274 - "Then it happened. I stopped short . . . I had the whole brilliant magnificent plan worked out." Tuck in for Vengeance Is Mine, Inc., a powerhouse of a story.
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273 - "It seemed to him as if the silence, the cold, the solitude, the winter death of these mountains were taking possession of him . . ." Tuck in for what is said to be the inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining.
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A metaphorical tale by Henry D. Thoreau examining the causes and outcomes of war. --- We bring classic stories, by the literary greats to new viewers and listeners, using new media forms so that they might be enjoyed by a wider audience. If you like what we do , you are most welcome to like, share and subscribe. You can directly support our writers…
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Bushmen myths and legends part 3: War with the baboon horde and Kou the sleeping mountain
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A multipart series that shares the wonderful myths and legends of the Bushman or Boesman people. With a single, guttural bark, the old baboon broke the stillness, sending a chilling message of impending doom. As if beckoned by this sinister call, dark shapes began to materialize around him. One by one, the hill seemed to come alive, giving birth to…
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272 - The sweet little boy in this week's story will grow up to write an infamously terrifying non-fiction novel that will change his life forever, but not before he will write its polar opposite. Tuck in for his gentle holiday tale, a loving tribute to the woman who raised him.
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Once again we travel to the magical land of Tibet for the Holiday Season. In this year’s Yuletide offerings a painter and a carpenter commit supernatural postal fraud, a donkey and a rock get arrested for assaulting a jar of oil, a pair of crippled birds dispense great wealth and harsh justice, a sociopathic rabbit distributes stolen goods with mur…
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