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Ririro.com - Short Stories

Ririro.com - Short Stories is a podcast delivering timeless tales from the world"s most celebrated authors directly to your ears. Perfect for families, students, and literature lovers of all ages, this podcast offers professionally narrated versions of classic short stories, bringing the magic of literature to life. Whether you"re looking for a bedtime story for your children, an engaging educational resource for the classroom, or simply a moment of literary escape, Ririro.com - Short Stories

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Ligeia | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/08

This narrative is a rich, gothic tale exploring themes of memory, love, and the supernatural. The story follows the narrator's intense affection for his first wife, Ligeia, who is portrayed as an enigmatic and learned woman with an inexplicable beauty and willpower that defies the narrator's understanding. Her eventual death leaves him desolate, leading to a second marriage to Lady Rowena, a relationship marked by detachment and increasing torment. The newly acquired, opulent abbey sets a haunting

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The Devil In The Belfry | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/08

The story revolves around the Dutch borough of Vondervotteimittiss, a place famed for its timeless tranquility and precision in timekeeping. Dressed in quintessentially uniform attire, its inhabitants, and even its architecture, reflect an unwavering commitment to clocks and cabbages, symbolizing order and consistency. However, this serene life is thrown into chaos by the arrival of a peculiar foreign man, characterized by his strange attire and a disruptive behavior towards the town's orderliness,

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Lionizing | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/08

This tale revolves around the life of Robert Jones, who becomes peculiarly obsessed with the science of noses, or Nosology, from a young age. As a self-proclaimed expert on the subject, he aspires to elevate his status in society by leveraging his notable nose, eventually publishing a pamphlet that garners attention and acclaim. As his obsession with his nose dominates his actions and identity, he encounters a variety of intellectuals and aristocrats who praise his supposed brilliance. However, his

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16:57

X-ing A Paragrab | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/06

This whimsical narrative revolves around Mr. Touch-and-go Bullet-head, an editor from the East known for his irascibility, who relocates to the city of Alexander-the-Great-o-nopolis hoping to start his own newspaper, The Tea-Pot, with no competition. However, he unexpectedly finds himself in a rivalry with Mr. John Smith, who publishes the Alexander-the-Great-o-nopolis Gazette. The tale escalates into a comical feud as Bullet-head's first editorial viciously criticizes Smith and is reciprocated with

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22:26

Metzengerstein | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/06

Set in Hungary, this haunting tale delves into themes of rivalry, destiny, and supernatural retribution. It centers on the ancient and bitter feud between the illustrious families of Metzengerstein and Berlifitzing, which has lasted for generations, fueled by an ominous prophecy. The young Baron Frederick von Metzengerstein, upon inheriting his vast estates, becomes entangled in a series of dark and mysterious events after a devastating fire at the rival family's stables. He acquires a fiery,

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40:28

The System Of Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether |...

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2025/08/06

This story encompasses a visit to a private madhouse in France during the autumn of the 18th century by a curious traveler. The narrative follows the visitor's experience as he explores the establishment, known for employing a peculiar system of soothing where patients are left with more liberty under discreet supervision and encouraged in their delusions. During the tour, the seeming normalcy turns unsettling, culminating in a bewildering dinner event filled with bizarre decorum and character

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How To Write A “Blackwood” Article | Edgar Allan Poe...

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2025/08/06

This lengthy tale humorously follows the Signora Psyche Zenobia, who, aspiring to write a sensational article for a prestigious magazine, offers a satirical portrayal of the literary world and its pretensions. As the story unfolds, Zenobia strives to incorporate writing tips from the magazine's editor, Mr. Blackwood, who instructs her on crafting a genuine piece of intense, exaggerated writing. He emphasizes the need for dramatic experiences and intellectual pretentiousness, advising Zenobia to

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22:40

A Predicament | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/06

The narrative is a surreal and darkly comedic story that follows Signora Psyche Zenobia on a bizarre and tragic journey through the city of Edina, accompanied by her faithful companions, a poodle named Diana and a person named Pompey. The adventure unfolds with Zenobia's impulsive decision to ascend the steeple of a grand cathedral, leading to a series of unfortunate events culminating with her head being trapped by the clock's minute hand, eventually leading to her decapitation. Stuck in a

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22:42

Mystification | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/06

This narrative revolves around the enigmatic Baron Ritzner von Jung, a Hungarian noble with a penchant for mystification, who captivates a university community with his indistinct yet pervasive influence. The story details how the Baron, through his intricate antics, subtly manipulates perceptions and social dynamics, transforming the university into a place of whimsy and unresolvable confusion. Central to the tale is an incident involving a heated debate about dueling etiquette between Ritzner and

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28:49

Diddling | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/05

This narrative humorously explores the concept of diddling, a term used to describe the art of swindling or trickery. It delves into the nature and characteristics of a diddler, painting them as audacious, ingenious, and often impertinent individuals who specialize in deceitful practices for personal gain. The story provides various anecdotal examples of such trickery, ranging from selling non-existent furniture to exploiting the naivety of others for monetary benefits. These examples serve to

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24:17

The Angel Of The Odd | Satirical Short Stories

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2025/08/05

The story centers around a rather skeptical narrator who, after reading about an improbable accident in a newspaper, vehemently dismisses all such odd occurrences as mere fabrications. His skepticism is soon challenged by the peculiar arrival of the Angel of the Odd, an outlandish character who claims responsibility for the odd mishaps that defy logic. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist is subjected to a series of bizarre accidents, each more outlandish than the last, orchestrated by the

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35:31

Mellonta Tauta | Futuristic Short Stories

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2025/08/05

This whimsical narrative presents a fantastical letter written from a future where balloon travel is commonplace and society operates under vastly different norms. The narrator humorously critiques modern science and philosophical advancements, contrasting them with the supposed primitive nature of human civilization in the past. Through satire, the letter delves into imagined discoveries about antiquities, revealing insights about ancient democracies, republicanism, and technological progress

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The Duc De L’omelette | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

The story centers around the whimsical and surreal misadventures of the Duc De L'Omelette, a character who finds himself in an extravagant and otherworldly setting after his untimely demise. Following a lavish lifestyle, the Duc dies from sheer disgust at the lack of accompanying paper with his meal of bird, an ortolan, only to awaken in the presence of the devil. In an opulent yet eerie room, characterized by towering dimensions and fiery clouds, the Duc engages in a battle of wits and charm to

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32:30

The Oblong Box | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

A man recounts his journey from Charleston to New York aboard a packet ship called “Independence,” where he unexpectedly reunites with his old friend, Cornelius Wyatt, an artist who has booked three state-rooms for himself, his new wife, and sisters. Intrigued by the extra room, the narrator speculates about its purpose, while observing Wyatt’s peculiar behavior and the coldness between him and his supposed wife, who is later revealed as an impostor. Throughout the voyage, the narrator becomes

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29:16

Loss Of Breath | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

The story unfolds with a whimsical and satirical tale of a man who discovers, after a heated argument with his wife, that he has inexplicably lost his breath. This bizarre event leads him through a sequence of absurd misadventures, including misunderstandings about his state of health, being mistaken for a corpse, and enduring a mock execution. Despite his apparent demise, he narrates his experiences with humor and irony, highlighting the absurdity of human nature and societal norms. The character's

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The Man That Was Used Up | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

The narrative explores the curious encounter and investigation of the protagonist with Brevet Brigadier General John A. B. C. Smith, a seemingly perfect gentleman of commendable appearance and valor, renowned for his participation in an Indian campaign. As the protagonist engages with various characters from social circles, each echoes similar praises of Smith's illustrious reputation yet maintains an aura of mystery around his wartime exploits. Driven by intrigue, the protagonist's curiosity

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22:50

The Business Man | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

The story provides a humorous and satirical account of the narrator's ventures through various eccentric business occupations. Set in a fictional universe, it emphasizes the importance of method and order in business, as seen through the narrator's exaggerated experiences. The narrator disdains eccentricity and genius, believing them incompatible with proper business practice. His ventures include occupations like Tailor’s Walking-Advertisement, Eye-Sore trade, Assault-and-Battery business,

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26:39

The Landscape Garden | Short Stories About Nature

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2025/08/03

The narrative revolves around Ellison, a remarkably fortunate and gifted individual, whose life seems destined to challenge the age-old assumption that true happiness is unattainable. Born into prosperity and equipped with a keen instinct for enjoying life, Ellison's existence exemplifies the potential of human happiness when one abides by key principles: physical exercise in nature, the love of a partner, the dismissal of ambition, and the pursuit of a spiritually significant goal. Finding himself

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7:52

The Power of Words | A Metaphysical Dialogue

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2025/08/03

This text presents a philosophical dialogue between two spiritual beings, Oinos and Agathos, set in the afterlife. The conversation explores themes of knowledge, creativity, and the nature of existence. Oinos expresses a newfound eagerness to understand the universe, thinking all knowledge would bring immediate happiness. Agathos responds by suggesting that true happiness lies in the continuous pursuit of knowledge rather than its possession. They delve into the concept of creation, with Agathos

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The Colloquy Of Monos And Una | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/08/03

The text is a metaphysical dialogue between two ethereal beings, Monos and Una, who engage in a profound exploration of themes such as death, rebirth, civilization’s decay, and the transcendent power of love. Monos recounts his passage from life to death, emphasizing the continuity of consciousness even in the absence of physical sensations. The narrative critiques the destructive trajectory of civilization driven by knowledge and utilitarianism, drawing a nostalgic contrast between the past’s

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