Short Story Episodes

LitReading - Original Short Stories and Classic Tales

Litreading delivers classic and original short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week.

From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life.

Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com) a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics; Season's Readings to brighten your holidays any time of year; FRIGHTLY! for tales of terror; and Readastorus for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts.