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One of Lovecraft's earlier works, award winning narrator Mike Vendetti slips into one of his more ominous voices to lend a voice to the unnamed narrator of this weird dream.

This was one of Lovecraft's favorite short stories, and he was a cat lover. I can imagine him writing The Cats of Ulthar as a form of mental revenge on someone he witnessed mistreating a cat.

Recorded from Weird Tales, August 1926 by award winning narrator Mike Vendetti, this eight-minute short story takes our imaginations inside the crumbling abode of a New England sea captain. The townspeople knew enough to leave the old man alone, but when three out of town thieves take him to be an easy mark, well. Lovecraft was like many of his time, quite prejudiced, and he takes aim at "that new and heterogeneous alien stock which lies outside the charmed circle of New England life and traditions".

An interesting predicament. When a homeowner wakes up to noises downstairs, puts one round in a shotgun, and there are two men in the room when he turns the light on, both claiming to be the police.

He was the last of his race, and although he was wiser, stronger, and more intelligent than the earth men who had invaded his planet and exterminated the rest of his race, he was no match for their weapons. He survived by placating his tormentors. This Poul Anderson short story is a great study of humanity that will leave you with a lump in your throat at the end.

It is said that the observance of Memorial Day grew originally out of the custom of the widows, mothers, and children of the Confederate dead in the South strewing the soldiers' graves with flowers, including the unmarked graves of the Union soldiers. There was no settled date for this in the North until 1868, when General John A. Logan, as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, designated May 30. A touching poem in commemoration of Memorial Day narrated by Mike Vendetti.

Marion Zimmer Bradley takes us to a world in the future where crime is nonexistent. But why would you have a Crime Therapist? Obviously to relieve the the urge to commit a crime from those who would do so. Mr. Colby as such an intense desire to murder his wife, that he visits one of these therapists. The therapy involves actually committing the crime on a surrogate of course. A robot. But in order for the therapy to be complete…

A short story by Robert W Chambers that appeared in the collection The King in Yellow, this vignette starts with a stray cat wandering into the flat of an artist in Paris, that eventually leads him to a love he lost in another life.

Paul Macimer is assigned to find a missing FBI file that may implicate a renegade agent. What he does not realize is that he himself is a suspect.

In "Death and the Child," narrated as an audiobook by Mike Vendetti Stephen Crane captures the brutal realities faced by both soldiers and civilians, emphasizing the profound human cost of conflict.

In "The Parasite," Arthur C Clarke explores the dark and unsettling world of "mental illness" through the eyes of Roy Connolly. But Roy knows he isn't crazy, he has been possessed by Omega, a creature of the very distant future where humanity exists primarily as intellect with severely emaciated bodies. And what fun is that? The solution is to travel back in time to a more physical era

The Portable Star takes us to an uninhabitable planet. Uninhabitable that is by life as we know it, but in science fiction life exists in many forms. The planet Sigmaringen IV appears to be inhabited by entities that although invisible can influence the mind. A thought control. Our space travelers, two couples, go through some very strange personality changes controlled by "them". As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the invisible entities are trying to communicate with the humans, causing them to act out of character and experience intense emotions.

Lean Times in Lankhmar, a gripping novella by Fritz Leiber Jr, follows the divergent paths of Faford and the Gray Mouser in the city of Lankhmar. The Gray Mouser becomes a Lieutenant for the city's top extortioner, dealing with the various religious sects on the Street of the Gods. Meanwhile, Fairford becomes an acolyte for the dottering apostle of the god, Issac of the Jug, setting the stage for a clash of interests between our two heroes. As the Issac of the Jug religion gains popularity and wealth, the Mouser is tasked with extracting funds from Fairford's mentor.

A successful young executive meets a beautiful woman; falls in love, and then strange things begin to happen. He loses his job, his car is repossessed, and no matter how hard he tries he can't seem to be hired anywhere. He has just signed up for his final unemployment check when he finally makes eye contact with the "Are You Ready Willing and Able to Work Sign Up Here Please Girl". She slips a note warning him that he is in danger and to meet her after work.

Experience the chilling dystopian world of E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops, narrated by the captivating voice of Mike Vendetti. This thought-provoking tale, first published in 1909, remains eerily relevant today. Don't miss this gripping audiobook that explores themes of technology, isolation, and the human spirit.

Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti takes us on a journey with a madman - driven to madness by the rituals he performs and the incantations he recites found in an ancient book. Thus the title "The Book".

A man makes a deal with the devil. The devil can't give him immortality in return for his soul, but he can protect him from being killed as long as he wears his patent leather shoes. Robert Bloch's masterful storytelling shines through in this tale of greed and consequences. Discover the twisted repercussions of a Faustian bargain in "The Shoes," a must-listen audiobook for fans of classic horror fiction.

In "Cat-Woman" the narrative revolves around a New York lawyer who embarks on a journey to a frozen canyon in Canada. Armed with promising news from London, he sets out to deliver it to the inhabitants of a cozy cabin nestled in the cold wilderness. However, as the story progresses, it becomes evident that there is an air of mystery and intrigue surrounding his visit.

Follow Caroline, a young bride seeking adventure in the ancient ruins of Italy, as she uncovers the tragic history of the tower and encounters the ghost of Niccolo di Ferramano's young wife. With each step she takes up the 475 stairs, the mystery unfolds, and Caroline must make a terrifying choice: jump to her fate or face the unknown on the treacherous descent.

Dive into the dark and chilling world of Stragella with this captivating audiobook narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. Originally published in 1932 in Strange Tales of Mystery and Terror, this unique take on the vampire tale will leave listeners on the edge of their seats.