O. Henry

The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry is a hilarious and ironic short story that flips the classic kidnapping plot on its head. First published in 1907, this timeless tale follows two small-time crooks who plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy man and hold him for ransom only to discover that the boy is far more trouble than they bargained for. As chaos unfolds, the would-be kidnappers find themselves at the mercy of their wildly imaginative and hyperactive...

Contains seven classic American short stories from master American writers of the 19th century, with selections by Ambrose Bierce, Kate Chopin, O. Henry, James Fenimore Cooper, and Stephen Crane.

"Amongst the many terrifying tales are: Rudyard Kipling writing about his own true ghost and Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, with a story about rats. The unconventional 'wit' Saki, best-known for his social comedies, also makes an appearance with a very unusual werewolf story"--Container.

Scary and dark, these stories will make you want to pull the covers up that little bit higher ... You may need to locate the nearest duvet before you start to listen to this truly 'haunting' collection, as you are going to need it for hiding under as you listen to terrifying stories of rats and ghouls, amongst other dastardly creatures of the night ... be prepared to be scared!

A collection of timeless westerns from some of the most well-known authors of the genre.