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Read by Maria Tucci, Steven Gilborn, John Shea and others
This 2007 Audie Award finalist features more than three hours of some of the greatest shorts stories of all time. - James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In" performed by Isaiah Sheffer Comic Mayhem is unleashed when a family hears a ghost in the night... and calls in the police. - Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever" performed by Maria Tucci Two women reflect on romance and intrigue, long ago in Rome. - Jack London's "Make Westing" performed by Steven Gilborn Danger, adventure, corruption and secrecy dog a ship as it rounds Cape Horn. - D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner" performed by John Shea A dark fable of a magical toy helping a little boy cope with family troubles. - Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" performed by Marian Seldes In Jackson's classic nightmare of society and sacrifice, someone will be the chosen one. - Raymond Carver's "Cathedral" performed by James Naughton A subtle and intimate portrait of a man during a visit from his wife's blind friend
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