Scotch does little to keep the chill of winter at bay. The freezing apartment that doubles as both the inspector's home and his office serves only as a reminder of better times, times when work was plentiful and his partner was still alive. Sinking into a deep depression he fears that the days in which his talents were of any use are long behind him. Then, without warning, a letter from the country requesting his presence.Leaving the city for the first time in many years he travels...

Back when going to the movies meant a whole afternoon or evening's entertainment not just the one movie Audiobook radio is proud to be home to the Hollywood Double Bill. Adapted for radio with all the frills including the big stars and hosted by Roger Prior.

I'm going out and have a real life.I'm going to be somebody. - Esther BlodgettFew Hollywood films have had the impact of the original version of A Star Is Born. Released in 1937 and starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won two (for best original story and best cinematography). Since then, the movie has been remade three times, attesting to its continued allure. But none have matched the geniu...

I'm going out and have a real life.I'm going to be somebody. - Esther BlodgettFew Hollywood films have had the impact of the original version of A Star Is Born. Released in 1937 and starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won two (for best original story and best cinematography). Since then, the movie has been remade three times, attesting to its continued allure. But none have matched the geniu...

The screenplay writer in Hollywood was a pen-for-hire. Whatever your status elsewhere in the world here, in Hollywood, you were usually a high-paid weekly contract where your talents, your genius, were at the beck and call of others who spoke of Art but were really mad but we're really the mouthpieces of Commerce.But radio for the Hollywood studio system was all about marketing. On that basis something approaching art could be produced on a regular basis. This series produced some ...

Dominique is an innocent virgin when her new husband wins a honeymoon Caribbean cruise for two. They have no idea the voyage is a no-holds-barred clothing-optional cruise for hotwives! Their lives are changed forever as she’s taken brutally and unprotected by sixteen horny couples, BBC stud James from ‘Billionaire’s Ravished Hotwife,’ and several brawny crewmen!~~~~~ PG Excerpt ~~~~~The thought of thirty or forty people naked, or at least clothing-optional, and having rando...

The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portrait stood countless ordinary men, called from their farms, workshops, and city streets to don uniforms. Meanwhile, the testimonies of commanding officers shed strategic insight on the human cost of this monumental conflict. Their experiences, from the harsh realities of frontline warfare to momen...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9Relive the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories Vol. 9. Across 27+ hours of audio, you’ll hear timeless stories from the genre’s golden era — the 1890s through the 1960s.These visionary writers imagined tomorrow’s world, and their influence still echoes today — including… H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Damon Knight, Nelson S. Bond, Mary Shelley, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, E.E. "Doc" Sm...

In "The Cthulhu Mythos," Robert E. Howard brilliantly weaves a rich tapestry of cosmic horror, presenting an intricate world where ancient gods and forgotten civilizations collide with the fragile human psyche. Employing a vivid and evocative literary style, Howard's prose pulsates with a palpable sense of dread, immersing readers in an atmosphere steeped in mystery and foreboding. The narrative seamlessly draws on elements of Lovecraftian horror while establishing Howard's unique voice, o...

Vintage Sci-Fi 19 - 19 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, Theodore Sturgeon and moreThe Father Thing by Philip K. DickThe Crystal Egg by H. G. WellsMicrocosmic God by Theodore SturgeonEight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston MarksLake of Fire by Frank Belknap LongThe Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton WertenbakerForever vy Robert SheckleyMan–Hun...

1950s Science Fiction 11 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950sEight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston MarksLake of Fire by Frank Belknap LongForever by Robert SheckleyMan-Hunting Robot by James RosenquestReturn of a Legend by Raymond Z. GallunExile of the Eons by Arthur C. ClarkeA World To Die For by Sam CarsonTry and Change the Past by Fritz LeiberThe Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson...

In "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth," Robert E. Howard immerses readers in a vivid and tumultuous world filled with ancient legends and dark sorcery. This novella exemplifies Howard's signature blend of high adventure and horror, showcasing his ability to construct compelling mythologies that weave together themes of primal strength and existential dread. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling civilization, the story explores the struggles of its haunted protagonist, revealing Howard's adept use o...