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Contemporary Short Stories
- Narrated by: Gregory Pierce
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's summary
In Contemporary Short Stories, you'll find controversies and moral dilemmas. All of them evolve around themes you may be familiar with in your own life. In a fictional setting, these issues come to light to help you think and enjoy the entertainment value of it at the same time.
Such issues include:
- Rebellion, pop culture, being different, and dealing with special gifts
- Loneliness, being an orphan, and being rejected
- Becoming extremely wealthy, famous, or talented.
- Sexual themes related to the law of attraction and the importance of it in someone's life
- Trauma, repressing memories, cognitive distancing, and other similar themes
- Dealing with the death of a loved one and depression
- Entrepreneurship, autistic spectrum disorders, and the use of both
- And many other themes...
The stories will help you ponder the significance of questions you may ask yourself every day. All of these stories are integrated into a lighthearted setting in each of them.
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 180
A bicycle crashes into me one night, and the next thing I know, I’m a baby? Getting reincarnated in another world populated by humans, demi-humans, and mythical beasts is certainly not the turn I thought my life was going to take. I especially didn’t expect to be carried off by a wolf and given into the care of a one-armed former knight. Now, I’m trying to repay him by rebuilding the family inn and healing his arm with alchemy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great start to a new story
- By Austin Verm on 10-02-21
By: Kiri Komori
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Clovenhoof
- By: Heide Goody, Iain Grant
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 507
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 425
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 422
Charged with gross incompetence, Satan is fired from his job as prince of Hell and exiled to that most terrible of places: English suburbia. Forced to live as a human under the name of Jeremy Clovenhoof, the dark lord not only has to contend with the fact that no one recognizes him or gives him the credit he deserves but also has to put up with the bookish war-gamer next door and the voracious man-eater upstairs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Series Is Phenomenal
- By Marcus on 10-27-19
By: Heide Goody, and others
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BAKEMONOGATARI, Part 1
- By: NISIOISIN
- Narrated by: Eric Kimerer, Cristina Vee, Erica Mendez, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 459
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 397
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Story5 out of 5 stars 397
There's a girl at their school who is always ill. She routinely arrives late, leaves early, or doesn't show up at all, and skips gym as a matter of course. She's pretty, and the boys take to whispering that she's a cloistered princess. As the self-described worst loser in her class soon finds out, they just don't know what a monster she is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Been loving these since 2016. Hope they do more.
- By Bernard Kazlab on 04-22-20
By: NISIOISIN
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Double Threat
- By: F. Paul Wilson
- Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Stephanie Willing, Rupert Degas
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
In the southwestern desert, a mysterious cult prays for the return of the Visitors. Only one creature can derail that grand and glorious event: An evil entity, known as the Duad, can keep the Visitors from arriving and prevent the transfiguration to come. Daley, who lives nearby, has a far more serious problem: an alien consciousness that has taken up residence in her head.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So ready to see what's ahead next!
- By Stacy on 10-09-21
By: F. Paul Wilson
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The Promise
- By: Damon Galgut
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 607
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 526
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Story4 out of 5 stars 521
Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa; Anton, the golden boy who bitterly resents his life’s unfulfilled potential; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped by a nebulous feeling of guilt.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent novel
- By ALG on 11-09-21
By: Damon Galgut
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George Orwell’s 1984
- An Audible Original adaptation
- By: George Orwell, Joe White - adaptation
- Narrated by: Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,978
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,866
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,865
It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Revelation!
- By wotsallthisthen on 04-07-24
By: George Orwell, and others
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Dietrich
- By: Don Winslow
- Narrated by: Ed Harris
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 790
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 737
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 737
It’s the summer of ’77 in New York City, and the only thing more unnerving than the scorching heatwave is the rampant murder, leaving washed-up homicide detective Richard Dietrich on edge. When Dietrich investigates a brutal mob hit the brass doesn’t want him to solve, he goes from phoning it in to getting in over his head. Caught up in a mysterious second homicide with an even more perplexing perpetrator, Dietrich starts to second guess his instincts—and his memory—as he searches for answers at the bottom of a bottle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Haunting ending
- By Shirley Anderson on 04-21-24
By: Don Winslow
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The Art of War
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40,462
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33,461
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33,042
The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The actual book The Art of War, not a commentary
- By Fred271 on 12-31-19
By: Sun Tzu
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Home Is Where the Bodies Are
- By: Jeneva Rose
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Cassandra Campbell, Brittany Pressley, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 126
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 126
After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before. While going through their parent’s belongings, the siblings stumble upon a collection of home videos and decide to revisit those happier memories.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No Twists
- By Megan M. on 05-02-24
By: Jeneva Rose
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The Holy Bible: King James Version
- The Old and New Testaments
- By: King James Bible
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Prentice Onayemi, Ellen Archer, and others
- Length: 82 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,004
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 796
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Story5 out of 5 stars 789
This newer edition of the King James Bible published in 1769 is usually preferred by most that read it over the older 1611 version. This 1769 edition is highly sought after due to being more reader/listener friendly than the 1611 since many typos were fixed.... We hope your new audio bible will go everywhere with you and be a blessing for years to come.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Good
- By José de Ribera on 12-17-20
By: King James Bible
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The Rip
- By: Holly Craig
- Narrated by: Carly Foxx, Shalom Brune-Franklin
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,527
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,500
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,500
Luxury villas on hot white sand, views for miles over turquoise water. Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise. When a child vanishes on the night of the party, their perfect island weekend is ripped apart. Even paradise harbours murky secrets… Has he been taken? Has he drowned? In the panic to find any trace, Penny casts about for someone to blame—even if that person is her own daughter, Rosie. Even clear waters descend to pitch black.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing, Engaging, AND BEST NARATORS EVER
- By Hadassah on 03-12-24
By: Holly Craig
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He Who Fights with Monsters 2
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 2)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 22 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26,253
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,044
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Story5 out of 5 stars 22,989
But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Contrary to common reviews
- By Karen on 05-21-21
By: Shirtaloon, and others
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Point Nemo
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 600
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 582
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Story5 out of 5 stars 582
In the heart of the South Pacific lies Point Nemo, the most desolate and remote place on Earth. At its core is a dead zone, devoid of life, where government agencies crash their obsolete satellites and space stations, confident they won't harm a soul. When the International Space Station suffers a catastrophic failure and plummets through the atmosphere, it's here that Mission Specialist Julie Rohr, an astrobiologist studying living space dust called xylem, finds herself marooned. Julie's only hope for rescue lies in the hands of her estranged father, Dr. Finn Maddern, a renowned mycologist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Totally original-totally feasible!
- By Lawrence Tate on 04-10-24
By: Jeremy Robinson
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You Shouldn’t Have Come Here
- By: Jeneva Rose
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Andi Arndt
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,938
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,807
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,806
Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she’s pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells—and he’s eager to introduce her to his easygoing way of life. But there are things Grace discovers that she’s not too pleased about: a lack of cell phone service. A missing woman. And a feeling that something isn’t right with the ranch.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Worst. Ever. NOT a true twist. Juvenile writing and story,
- By Whitney Lahann on 04-29-23
By: Jeneva Rose
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The Narrator
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,179
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,023
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,021
When the call came it seemed like the answer to my prayers. My career as a voice actor had been over for months and me and my little girl Scarlet were living back at my mum’s place. I felt like a failure professionally—and with Scarlet having problems at school, as a parent as well. So, when I was asked to narrate a new book by disappeared novelist Philippa Roberts I jumped at the chance, even if it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex, Hugo, for a few weeks. Hugo, with his perfect new home and his perfect new girlfriend Saskia. But this isn’t a dream come true. It’s a nightmare.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love but it's a production issue!
- By Mary on 09-02-22
By: K. L. Slater
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- Todd
- 11-16-19
I'm gonna add my view
The stories were written by someone who clearly had a plan for each one. I did notice the occasional, sporadic, spontaneous addition, but the stories had a clear ending since the beginning, or so it seemed.
As to the humor of the stories, I was delightfully impressed. I know this sounds like a mouthful, but it was suddenly, unexpected, and sometimes predictable. A nice, creative combination.
The stories were in a random order, and I think it was intentionally done that way, not proving some point to lead up to the main conclusion, although I enjoyed the last one the most.
Thank you for allowing me to listen to this book.
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- Sondra
- 11-16-19
I loved these stories!
Yes, here is me being positive about something. Take that, mom and dad! (Just kidding).
Okay, so I don't write a lot of reviews. Practically I suck at it. So don't take my word for anything. Why do people trust someone else's opinion anyway? But here it is if you want my opinion and you think it counts for something:
This book contains 4 or 5 stories (I think 4.... see how bad my memory is?)
One of them, for example, was about a man trying to find happiness. He searches for everything, but everything is a letdown (is that a real word?). So he wishes for something else every time. The moral of the story: What we think we want and what makes us happy, are 2 very different things.
Another is about a girl who has some self-esteem issues (think of me), and I won't spoil the rest, but the last chapter is pretty surprising.
Anyway, I don't feel like expanding on the other two. They're fun and they're well thought out. If you don't think so, that's okay too. I mean, from all of them, there must be at least one of them you'll like, right? That's why I like anthologies.
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