Gates of Imagination
Welcome to Gates of Imagination - where classic tales get a second life through your headphones! š§ Ever wanted to experience Lovecraft's cosmic horrors while doing the dishes? Or maybe dive into Wells' time-traveling adventures during your morning commute? Well, you're in the right place! We're bringing public domain masterpieces straight to your ears, focusing on the weird, the wonderful, and everything in between. Here's the best part: all our audiobooks are completely FREE and unabridged - because who likes paying for stories that are already in the public domain? Plus, you get the full experience, exactly as the author intended! New...
The Beast of Averoigne by Clark Ashton Smith Averoigne Cycle Audiobook š§š
Clark Ashton Smith (1893ā1961) was an accomplished American author and artist known for his influential contributions to literature and art. Raised in the small town of Auburn, California, Smith's formal education was limited due to personal challenges, but his insatiable appetite for reading and his extraordinary memory paved the way for his creative endeavors. His early literary pursuits included poetry, and he gained international acclaim for works like "The Star-Treader and Other Poems." Smith's literary journey evolved into distinct phases. He transitioned to weird fiction in the late 1920s, where he crafted eerie and imaginative tales set in fictional realms like Av...
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - Full Audiobook
A full unabridged audiobook of the classic gothic story, "The Black Cat", by Edgar Allan Poe - complete with sounds and visuals. "The Black Cat" was first published in the August 19th 1843 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. In the story, an unnamed narrator has a strong affection for pets until he perversely turns to abusing them. His favourite, a pet black cat, bites him one night and the narrator punishes it by cutting its eye out and then hanging it from a tree. The story is a study of the psychology of guilt, often paired in analysis with Poe's "...
The Attic by Algernon Blackwood | Pan's Garden | Audiobook
In a forest-fringed village on the Jura slopes, the wind howls through the night, rattling the ancient walls of La Citadelleāa crumbling chĆ¢teau steeped in silence and sorrow. As a storm gathers outside, a quiet evening by the peat fire is unsettled by a familiar presence... and something else. Something waiting in the shadows. What begins as a night of remembrance slowly shifts into something far more mysterious. Algernon Blackwood weaves a haunting tale of love, loss, and the unseen threads that bind us beyond life itself. Told with his signature blend of tenderness and quiet terror, "The Att...
The Black Abbot of Puthuum by Clark Ashton Smith | Zothique Cycle | Audiobook
Wandering through the cursed wastelands of Izdrel, two warriors and a cowardly eunuch escort a mysterious girl whose beauty has enchanted the king himself. But what was meant to be a routine mission turns into a nightmare as a sinister darkness descends, and a game of shadows, illusions, and ancient evil begins. In the heart of a forgotten land awaits a monastery whose hospitality may prove deadlyāand whose black abbot harbors secrets darker than the night.
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The Almond Tree by Walter de la Mare | Audiobook
A friendās hushed recollections trace Nicholasās childhood in a wind-brushed village where ordinary days tilt, almost imperceptibly, toward the uncanny. Walter de la Mare lets tenderness and dread quietly braid together - until the almond treeās bloom feels like a secret youāre not sure you want to know.
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The Battle That Ended the Century - By R.H. Barlow with H.P. Lovecraft | AUDIOBOOK
This is where satire meets the strange. The Battle That Ended the Century is a rare and playful collaboration between R.H. Barlow and H.P. Lovecraft ā a sharp, humorous, and wildly imaginative piece that showcases the lighter side of two masters of weird fiction. Set in a world where eccentric personalities, exaggerated rivalries, and cosmic absurdities collide, this story unfolds like a grand mock-epic spectacle. What begins as a simple parody soon erupts into a chaotic clash of characters, each more bizarre than the last, blending humor, literary references, and Lovecraftian flair into one unforgettable romp.
The Ash-Tree | A Ghost Story by M. R. James | A Bitesized Audiobook | Short story audiobook š»
A classic ghost story by the master of the genre, M. R. James, set in the author's native Suffolk in the aftermath of the "witch-finding" mania of the 17th century. Sir Matthew Fell inherits Castringham Hall in 1735 and has ambitious plans to improve it; but his ancestor's involvement in a notorious local witch trial 45 years earlier casts a long shadow...
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The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson | Audiobook
In the dark corners of Edinburgh, two medical students lead double lives. Fettes, educated but morally conflicted, and his manipulative colleague, Macfarlane, procure bodies for the anatomy professorās dissection. Their task is to acquire dead bodies, but when Fettes recognizes one as a woman he knew, he becomes entangled in a sinister intrigue. Secrets, betrayal, and moral dilemmas push them to the edge, where the line between science and crime blurs. Will Fettes uncover the truth before becoming the next victim of their dark profession?
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The Apple by H.G. Wells | Short Story Audiobook
A perfectly ordinary train ride takes a strange turn when a mysterious traveler hands a young schoolmaster what he claims to be the forbidden fruit. Is it madness - or a chance to know everything? A witty, thought-provoking tale about the temptation of knowledge and how easily a moment of wonder can slip through our fingers.
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The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb | Poirot Investigates #6 | Audiobook
š Unravel the Mystery of the Egyptian Tomb! š Dive into one of Agatha Christie's most thrilling short stories, The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb! šŗāØ This tale takes you deep into the sands of Egypt, where an ancient tomb hides secrets, curses, and danger. When a series of mysterious deaths strike the excavation team, Hercule Poirot šµļøāāļø is called in to uncover the truth. Is it the curse of the pharaohs, or something far more sinister? With exotic settings, suspenseful twists, and Poirotās legendary intellect, this classic story is a masterpiece of intrigue and deduction. Prepare for unexpected revelations and a heart-racing journey as...
The Alchemist by H.P. Lovecraft | Audiobook
The last of Lovecraft's youthful tales saved by its creator. For the first time, a cursed lineage appears ā a motif quite frequent in Lovecraft, borrowed from Poe. It is also the writer's first approach to Gothic poetics in prose. "The Alchemist" was a "validation" of Lovecraft's literary skills in the United Amateur Press Association, i.e., a literary text based on which the author's writing predispositions were assessed and a decision was made about whether to accept him into the said association or reject his candidacy. It is also worth emphasizing that this is the first fictional work by Lo...
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat by Agatha Christie | Poirot Investigates #3 | Audiobook
š Unravel the Mystery of 'The Adventure of the Cheap Flat'! š āØ Dive into the brilliant world of Agatha Christie, where mysteries lurk around every corner. In this intriguing short story, Hercule Poirot šµļøāāļø, the famous Belgian detective, tackles a puzzling case that begins with an oddly affordable flat in London. A young couple moves into a flat with an unbelievably low rent š¢š·. What seems like a stroke of luck soon turns into a suspense-filled adventure as Poirot uncovers secrets, deception, and danger hiding in plain sight. With sharp wit, clever twists, and Poirotās signature charm, this story keeps readers guessing until the very last moment...
Ten Indians by Ernest Hemingway | Men Without Women | Audiobook
On a quiet Fourth of July night, young Nick Adams returns home after an evening with the Garners, only to face a painful revelation. In Ten Indians, Ernest Hemingway masterfully captures the raw emotions of youthālove, heartbreak, and the harsh lessons of growing up. A simple yet deeply moving story, this classic short tale explores the fragility of innocence and the sting of betrayal.
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The Adventure of the Hansom Cab by Robert Louis Stevenson | Suicide Club #3 | Audiobook
A captivating journey through the gas-lit streets of Victorian London as retired soldier Lieutenant Brackenbury Rich is enticed into a mysterious world of intrigue. From an exclusive party to a daring mission led by Colonel Geraldine, Rich joins forces with Prince Florizel and Dr. Noel to ensnare the elusive President of the Suicide Club. In a high-stakes duel, secrets are unveiled, alliances tested, and destinies hang in the balance.
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The Affair at Coulter's Notch by Ambrose Bierce | Tales of Soldiers and Civilians | Audiobook
War tests more than courageāit tests the soul. When Captain Coulter is ordered to position a lone cannon in a deadly mountain pass, he faces more than just enemy fire. What begins as a tactical maneuver unfolds into a harrowing confrontation with duty, honor, and something far more personal. In this haunting tale, Ambrose Bierce weaves a powerful narrative of sacrifice, silent defiance, and the invisible scars of war.
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The Adventure of 'The Western Star | Poirot Investigates #1 | Audiobook
A famous American film star consults Poirot about a series of letters threatening that her celebrated diamond 'The Western Star' will be stolen on "the night of the full moon".
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The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman | Poirot Investigates #10 | Audiobook
Poirot and Hastings are having dinner with a friend Dr Hawker when the doctor receives an urgent message from his housekeeper. Count Foscatini, a patient, has called asking for help. "They've killed me!" he had said.
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The Adventure of Prince Florizel and a Detective by Robert Louis Stevenson | The Rajah's Diamond #4
When Prince Florizel becomes the prime suspect in the theft of the Rajah's Diamond, he engages in a game of cat and mouse with the Vandeleur brothers. As the prince's escapades unfold, a revolution topples the Bohemian throne, leading him down an unexpected path as a tobacco seller and bringing the story to a surprising and satisfying conclusion.
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Tarquin of Cheapside by F. Scott Fitzgerald | Audiobook | Tales of the Jazz Age
In the heart of Elizabethan London, where danger lurks in every alley and swords are quicker than wit, a chase begins... The night streets of Cheapside echo with fleeing footsteps as a mysterious fugitiveānameless, breathless, and jerkinlessāseeks shelter in the home of Wessel Caxter, a sluggish bookworm with a passion for poetry. One decision will pull this quiet scholar into a whirlwind of violence, secrets, and literary intrigue. What truly happened that night? And is the story the fugitive writes just a taleāor a confession?
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Story of the Young Man with the Cream Tarts by Robert Louis Stevenson | Suicide Club #1 | Audiobook
In the dimly lit streets of Victorian London, where danger lurks beneath the veneer of elegance, Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and deceit. Seeking thrills beyond the confines of their privileged lives, they stumble upon an enigmatic young man, heralding the existence of the clandestine Suicide Club.
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Story of the Young Man in Holy Orders by Robert Louis Stevenson | The Rajah's Diamond #2 | Audiobook
Follow Simon Rolles, a curious assistant preacher, who stumbles upon the fabled Rajah's Diamond hidden within a rose bed. As he embarks on a journey to decipher its secrets, he finds himself caught up in a world of thieves, clergymen, and an ex-dictator with a keen interest in precious gems.
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Story of the House with the Green Blinds by Robert Louis Stevenson | The Rajah's Diamond #3
Francis Scrymgeour, a diligent bank clerk, uncovers shocking truths about his parentage, propelling him on a quest for answers in Paris. Amidst a family of diamond collectors and a cunning ex-dictator, Francis must navigate treacherous waters to find his place and reclaim his heritage.
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Staley Fleming's Hallucination by Ambrose Bierce | Can Such Things Be? | Audiobook
Staley Fleming canāt shake the terrifying nightly visits from a ghostly black dog with a piercing stare. Convinced he's losing his mind, he turns to a doctor for answers, but what starts as a search for help spirals into a tale of guilt, unsolved murder, and eerie coincidences. Is the phantom dog a figment of his imagination, or something far darker?
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Shooting an Elephant. An Essay by George Orwell | Audiobook
In the sweltering, stifling heart of colonial Burma, a young British officer is drawn into a situation he never wantedāand cannot escape. Before him stands a crowd of expectant onlookers, and in his hands, a weapon he does not wish to use. The decision he makes will not be about a single animalāit will become a brutal revelation of the true nature of power, coercion, and the illusion of control. In Shooting an Elephant, George Orwell tells a story filled with tension and bitter irony, exposing the machinery of imperialism and its impact on the human psyche. A brie...
Skulls in the Stars by Robert E. Howard | Solomon Kane | Audiobook
Two roads lead to Torkertownāone well-worn and deadly quiet, the other feared and forsaken. When Puritan wanderer Solomon Kane chooses the path no man dares tread, he walks straight into the heart of a mystery soaked in blood and bound by an ancient curse. On the lonely moor, where no birds sing and the moon rises like a skull among the stars, something hunts.
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Story of the Bandbox by Robert Louis Stevenson | The Rajah's Diamond #1 | Audiobook
Meet Harry Hartley, a young secretary entangled in a web of debts and intrigue when he embarks on a fateful mission to deliver a hatbox. With a tempestuous general, a frivolous lady, and a charming maid in the mix, Harry's adventure takes unexpected turns, leading him to a lost fortune and a chance at love. Disclaimer: Narration in this video is AI-generated. Arthur Lane is the voice name and does not refer to a real human narrator.
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Sweet Ermengarde or, The Heart of a Country Girl by H.P. Lovecraft | Audiobook
About the hand of Ermengarde Stubbs, the daughter of a moonshiner and a farmer, two lovers are vying ā the landowner Hardman and Ermengarde's childhood friend, Jack Manly. The former, ominous and unscrupulous, desires Ermengarde's hand solely because there is a vein of gold on her parents' estate (of which the landowners are unaware). A parody of Horatio Alger's romantic-adventure novels about achieving the American Dream. It could also mock Fred Jackson, who wrote sentimental stories for "The Argosy" magazine.
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Secret Worship by Algernon Blackwood | Full audiobook
In the mysterious mountains of southern Germany, silk merchant Harris visits his old school after thirty years. What he discovers within the ancient building transcends the ordinary world, leading him into enigmatic rituals and ancient cults. Will Harris survive his encounter with the unknown and uncover the truth about the secretive worship?
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Son of the White Wolf by Robert E. Howard | El Borak | Audiobook
In the heart of the desert, where the echoes of the Great War mix with the legends of ancient times, a new threat risesāOsman Pasha, a fanatic with a mutinous army, marching under the banner of the white wolf. Hungry for power and determined to forge his own empire from the ruins of a collapsing world, Osman stops at nothingānot betrayal, nor brutality. Only one man dares to stand in his way: El Borak, known throughout the East as Francis Xavier Gordonāa lightning-fast American whose name is spoken with respect and fear from Constantinople to the sands of Ara...
Shadows in Zamboula by Robert E. Howard | Conan the Barbarian | Audiobook š§š
When a desperate nomad warns Conan about the sinister innkeeper Aram Baksh, whose guests vanish without a trace, Conan is undeterred. But as darkness falls, the cityās true horrors emerge. Cannibalistic slaves lurk in the shadows, and a mysterious woman named Zabibi seeks Conanās help to save her lover from a madness inflicted by the malevolent priest Totrasmek. š”ļøš In a high-stakes adventure through cursed temples and treacherous streets, Conan must confront merciless enemies, uncover ancient secrets, and survive the deadly Dance of the Cobras. š Will his strength and cunning be enough to overcome the dangers that stalk Zamboula? šļøšāØ
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Shadows in the Moonlight by Robert E. Howard | Conan the Barbarian | Audiobook š§
"Shadows in the Moonlight" to a dark tale of escape, revenge, and mysterious beauty. In the shadowy swamps by the Vilayet Sea, Conan stands in defense of the beautiful Olivia against the sadistic rogue Shah Amurath. Will he manage to save her from a grim fate? Only the moon knows... šš”ļø
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Seaton's Aunt by Walter de la Mare | Audiobook
When young Withers agreesāmore out of courtesy than curiosityāto spend a school holiday with his peculiar classmate Seaton, he expects an awkward but harmless visit. What he finds instead is a decaying country house steeped in silence, shadows, and a presence as unsettling as it is inscrutable. At the heart of it all looms Seatonās enigmatic auntārefined, sardonic, omnipresent, and quietly terrifying. Step inside a story where the ordinary twists imperceptibly into the uncanny, and where every whispered word and furtive glance may hide a deeper dread. Seatonās Aunt is a masterwork of psychological unease and subtle...
Schalken the Painter by Sherdian Le Fanu | Audiobook š§
Master of light and shadow, painter Godfrey Schalken believed that nothing could be more mysterious than artā¦ until he found himself entangled in an unspeakable nightmare. When a grim and enigmatic figure appears in the studio of master Gerard Douw, the lives of young Schalken and his beloved, the beautiful Rose Velderkaust, are forever cast into darkness. Who is the eerie Minheer Vanderhausen, and what secret does he carry? What price must be paid for wealth and security?
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Story of the Physician and the Saratoga Trunk by Robert Louis Stevenson | Suicide Club #2 |Audiobook
In the Latin Quarter of Paris, an American tourist is drawn into a perilous plot when a mysterious encounter leads to a dead body in his hotel room. With the help of Dr. Noel and Prince Florizel, they uncover a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by the President of the Suicide Club. As they navigate a web of treachery and deception, their lives hang in the balance as they race to expose the truth and evade danger. From Paris to London, this gripping tale unravels a thrilling journey filled with suspense, secrets, and the fight for justice.
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Rattle of Bones by Robert E. Howard | Solomon Kane | Audiobook
Deep in the heart of the Black Forest, two weary travelers seek shelter in a grim inn marked by a cleft skull. The surly innkeeper, the silent halls, and a barred chamber hide more than mere shadows. As night falls, suspicion, betrayalāand something far older than vengeanceābegin to stir. Will blade, bullet, or prayer be enough to escape what waits in the dark?
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Red Shadows by Robert E. Howard | Solomon Kane | Audiobook
In the trackless wilds where jungle drums whisper forgotten secrets, a grim avenger walks alone. Solomon Kane, a somber wanderer clad in black, shows no mercy to the wicked. When a dying girlās final breath sets him on the trail of a ruthless bandit, his pursuit becomes a relentless hunt across continentsāfrom haunted forests to the dark heart of Africa. But in lands ruled by blood and shadow, Kane may face more than just mortal foesā¦ for in the jungle, ancient gods still thirst.
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Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman by Mary Shelley | Audiobook
In 1826, Roger Dodsworth emerges from a centuries-old coma in the Alps, captivating the world. The media frenzy and hoax blur fact and fiction, while Mary Shelley weaves a tragicomic tale around Dodsworth's resurrection. Unpublished during her lifetime, her story resurfaces after her death, exploring the thin line between life and death. Join Dodsworth on his mesmerizing journey through time in "Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman".
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Poetry and the Gods by H.P. Lovecraft & Anna Helen Crofts | Audiobook
Unveiling a captivating anomaly, Marcia's poetic dreams transport her to Parnassus, where destiny awaits. Amidst the gathering of legendary poets, a promise is whispered: she will bring order to a chaotic era. Embark on a mesmerizing journey where hidden powers awaken and secrets unfurl, shaping a generation's fate. Immerse yourself in a world where imagination reigns and words hold the key to transcendence.
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Providence and the Guitar by Robert Louis Stevenson | New Arabian Nights | Audiobook
Leon and Elvira, struggling artists, navigate the challenges of survival and find unexpected camaraderie amidst financial hardships. This poignant story explores the clash between art and livelihood, revealing the enduring decency within the artistic spirit.
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Queen of the Black Coast by Robert E. Howard | Conan the Barbarian | Audiobook š§
In the heart of the savage Hyborian Age, Conan the Cimmerian embarks on a perilous journey that will etch his name into legend. Fleeing from the law, he joins forces with the enigmatic and fierce pirate queen, BĆŖlit, whose beauty is as deadly as her blade. Together, they carve a path of terror and plunder along the treacherous Black Coast. But as they delve deeper into the mysteries of ancient ruins and face monstrous foes, Conan must confront not only the dangers of the sea but also the haunting shadows of his own destiny. āQueen of the Black Coastā is a...
