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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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The Conversation Of Eiros And Charmion | Apocalyptic...

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2025/08/03

This narrative presents a haunting dialogue between Eiros and Charmion, set in a realm beyond life, exploring the aftermath of an apocalyptic cosmic event. The conversation reveals that a comet's impact, once thought harmless, brought about the cataclysmic end of Earth, fulfilling ancient prophecies of fiery destruction. Through Eiros' recollections, we learn of humanity's denial and eventual acceptance of doom as the comet approached, altering the atmosphere and inciting fear and philosophical

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7:29

Shadow—A Parable | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/07/29

The story revolves around a gathering of seven individuals in a dimly lit, isolated room within the city of Ptolemais, amidst a year plagued by pestilence and odd celestial phenomena. The narrative conveys a pervasive sense of unease and dread, embodying the heightened awareness and suspended rational thought of the characters as they engage in seemingly merry revelry, yet amidst them lies a lifeless young man named Zoilus, affected by the plague. As they drink and engage in nervous laughter, their

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26:03

Never Bet The Devil Your Head | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/07/29

This story is a satirical tale featuring a character named Toby Dammit, who habitually uses the phrase “I’ll bet the Devil my head” as an empty challenge or expletive without meaning to bet literally. The narrator expresses concern over Dammit’s reckless behavior and the unintended implications of his words. During a walk, they encounter a mysterious, well-dressed old man who takes Dammit’s wager seriously. When Dammit attempts to humorously jump a stile on a covered bridge to prove his point, an

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14:21

How The Child Of The Sea Was Made Knight | Folk Tales

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2025/07/04

The story recounts the journey of King Lisuarte, who becomes the king of Great Britain after his brother's death, and his young daughter, Oriana, who is left in Scotland due to her seasickness while traveling. In Scotland, a young boy known as the Child of the Sea serves the queen and later becomes devoted to Oriana. Despite their mutual yet unspoken love, the Child of the Sea aspires to become a knight to prove his worth and win Oriana’s esteem. With encouragement from Oriana and the help of her

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10:31

Kynon’s Adventure At The Fountain | England Folk Tales

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2025/07/03

This tale, set in King Arthur's court at Caerleon upon Usk, depicts an adventure recounted by Kynon, a son of Clydno. In the presence of Arthur and his companions, Kynon narrates his daring journey through a mystical valley, where he encounters enigmatic characters and a luxurious castle attended by extraordinary maidens. His quest leads him to seek mastery over others, culminating in a mysterious challenge by the fountain amidst a woodland space, guarded by fantastical creatures and a formidable

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14:31

Owain's Adventure At The Fountain | Folk Tales

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2025/07/01

The passage narrates the tale of Owain, a knight seeking the adventure at the fountain located in a distant, mystical land. It begins with Owain wishing to explore the place described by another knight named Kynon. Accompanied by skepticism from Sir Kay, Owain sets out on his quest to find the fountain fiercely guarded by a formidable knight. Upon arrival, Owain is warmly welcomed by the inhabitants of a castle near the fountain, including maidens and a mysterious yellow man. Owain’s battle at the

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26:35

The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a...

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2025/07/01

The narrative revolves around Mrs. Gratz, a content widow who unexpectedly discovers a purse with nine hundred dollars in her chicken yard after a thief steals her chickens. Initially skeptical about Christmas and Santa Claus, Mrs. Gratz humorously attributes the disappearance of her chickens to tuberculosis bugs, a fictional element introduced by a thin man who later visits her under various pretenses, attempting to reclaim the lost money. Throughout the encounters, Mrs. Gratz maintains a

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18:53

Four Beasts In One—The Homo-Cameleopard | Edgar Allan...

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2025/07/01

In this unusual satirical tale, Edgar Allan Poe describes the bizarre public spectacle created by King Antiochus Epiphanes in ancient Antioch. The king, dressed as a "Homo-Cameleopard" (a man-giraffe) and behaving like a buffoon, parades through the city, expecting to shock his subjects. However, the story's core lesson lies in the public's reaction: instead of being horrified by their leader's absurdity, the citizens celebrate him as a genius of spectacle. The story serves as a witty commentary on

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12:00

Sredni Vashtar | Halloween Stories

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2025/07/01

"Sredni Vashtar" is a dark cautionary tale about Conradin, a sickly ten-year-old boy controlled by his oppressive and unloving guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Stripped of all joy, Conradin creates a secret religion in a garden shed, worshipping a polecat-ferret he names Sredni Vashtar as a powerful, vengeful god. When his guardian decides to investigate and dismantle his last remaining sanctuary, Conradin prays for her downfall. The story serves as a chilling warning about the consequences of extreme

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89:42

The Murders In The Rue Morgue | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/07/01

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is the foundational story of the modern detective genre, introducing the brilliant amateur sleuth C. Auguste Dupin. When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered inside a room locked from the within, the Paris police are baffled by the crime's impossible nature and extreme violence. Using a revolutionary method of "ratiocination"—pure, cold logic—Dupin analyzes clues the police dismiss, ultimately deducing the shocking and bizarre truth: the killer was not

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36:20

The Balloon-Hoax | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/07/01

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Balloon-Hoax" is presented not as a traditional story, but as a sensational newspaper article detailing the first-ever crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by hot air balloon in just three days. The account, attributed to the famous aeronaut Monck Mason, is filled with convincing technical details and dramatic diary entries to make the impossible journey seem real. In truth, the entire article is a masterful fabrication designed by Poe to satirize the public's gullibility and its

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The Mystery Of Marie Roget | Edgar Allan Poe...

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2025/07/01

Based on the real-life unsolved murder of Mary Rogers in New York, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Mystery of Marie Roget" serves as a powerful lesson in logic and critical thinking. When the body of a popular young woman is found in the Seine River, the police and newspapers are baffled, promoting wild and contradictory theories. The brilliant amateur detective, C. Auguste Dupin, solves the case without ever leaving his armchair, simply by meticulously analyzing the published newspaper accounts. He

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76:24

The Gold-Bug | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/07/01

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Gold-Bug," an impoverished but brilliant recluse named William Legrand discovers a unique golden beetle and an old piece of parchment on a remote island. His friends grow concerned for his sanity as he becomes consumed by an obsessive quest, but Legrand’s apparent madness is actually a masterful display of logic and deduction. He discovers the parchment contains a secret cryptogram written in invisible ink, which he painstakingly deciphers to reveal directions to the buried

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The Unparalleled Adventures Of One Hans Pfaall |...

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2025/07/01

In this satirical adventure by Edgar Allan Poe, a destitute Dutch bellows-mender named Hans Pfaall fakes his own death by blowing up his creditors and escapes in a bizarre, homemade balloon on a supposed journey to the moon. The majority of the story is told through a letter he sends back to Earth five years later, detailing his scientifically elaborate and perilous voyage, his observations from space, and his arrival among a strange, silent lunar population. Pfaall offers to trade the fantastic

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12:35

Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen | Stories about Charity

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2025/07/01

This story tells of two peculiar Thanksgiving traditions between Stuffy Pete, a downtrodden man, and a benevolent Old Gentleman in a bustling city. Each year, Stuffy Pete, who symbolizes the struggling poor, sits on a bench at Union Square to meet the Old Gentleman who treats him to a Thanksgiving feast, fostering an unusual tradition. This particular Thanksgiving, Stuffy Pete arrives already full from an unexpected act of charity by two old ladies and struggles through the dinner with the Old

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11:37

The Christmas Present Assurance Company | Christmas...

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2025/06/30

The story humorously explores the stresses and pitfalls associated with holiday gift-giving, as experienced by a character who dreams of visiting an imagined company called The Christmas, Wedding, and Birthday Present Assurance Company. This fictional company promises to handle the entire process of selecting, purchasing, and distributing gifts, saving its clients time and effort. The dream reveals the absurdity and complexities of gift obligations, highlighting societal pressures and often

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My Sister’s Sleep | Christmas Stories

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2025/06/29

This poem reflects on a somber scene on Christmas Eve, capturing the quiet sadness and tender emotions in a household where a girl, the narrator\'s sister, falls into her final sleep. The mother, who has been vigilantly attending to her ailing child, takes a moment to pray and reflect quietly. The detailed imagery evokes a serene but sorrowful night, marked by the flickering firelight and the chilling glow of the winter moon. As midnight signals the arrival of Christmas, there is a brief hope with

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19:39

Master Sandy's Snapdragon | Christmas Stories

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2025/06/29

The story is set in 1611 during a festive Yuletide at the palace of Whitehall, where King James's children, Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth, engage in traditional Christmas celebrations. The centerpiece of their joyous evening is a lively game of snapdragon led by Master Sandy. Snapdragon involves snatching raisins from a bowl of flaming brandy, a perilous game that adds excitement to the holiday festivities. As the children and even adults like King James participate, Prince Charles

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The Purloined Letter | Edgar Allan Poe Stories

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2025/05/02

In Edgar Allan Poe's detective story, "The Purloined Letter," the Parisian police, led by Prefect G—, are stumped trying to recover a compromising letter stolen by the clever Minister D—. Despite exhaustive, methodical searches of the Minister's apartment using conventional police techniques, they fail because they assume the letter must be intricately hidden. They consult the brilliant C. Auguste Dupin, who realizes the Minister, understanding the police mindset, would hide the letter in the most

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54:48

The Thousand-and-Second Tale Of Scheherazade | Edgar...

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2025/05/02

In Edgar Allan Poe's satirical take on the classic tale, Scheherazade doesn't stop after 1001 nights but continues with a "thousand-and-second" story, recounting further supposed adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. These new tales are actually descriptions of 19th-century technological marvels (like steamships, trains, telegraphy, photography, advanced calculations) presented as fantastical, unbelievable magic and monstrous creatures. The King, initially curious, becomes increasingly exasperated by the

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