Great Stories Well Told is a storytelling podcast featuring beautifully written works of fiction read aloud by Barbara Kline. From timeless classics to lesser-known literary treasures, each episode offers the pleasure of a carefully crafted story, thoughtfully told.
Send us Fan Mail It is entirely my responsibility that this is late. I underestimated the amount of editing that I needed to do to the episode. And I admit to wanting everything in my stories to be just right. My sincere apologies to anyone who logged in yesterday expecting to hear Valissa's story. And it is a very fine story indeed. Please enjoy: Vasilisa the Fair — A Russian Folktale A little doll. A dark forest. And a journey to the home of a fearsome witch. Wh...
7 Oct 2026
The Open Window by Saki
Send us Fan Mail A quiet afternoon. A comfortable room. An open French window overlooking a beautiful lawn. When Framton Nuttel visits a country home seeking rest and relief from his nerves, he encounters a young woman whose conversation takes an unexpected turn. In this clever short story by Saki, appearances can be deceiving, and a little imagination can go a very long way. Join me for a timeless story simply told. Great Stories Well Told — Timeless Stories Simply Told. “The Open Window” by...
30 Sept 2026
The Last Leaf by O. Henry
Send us Fan Mail The Last Leaf — O. Henry In a small Greenwich Village neighborhood, two young artists, Sue and Johnsy, share a little apartment and their hopes of becoming painters. But when Johnsy falls seriously ill with pneumonia, she becomes convinced that her life will end when the last leaf falls from an ivy vine outside her window. As the leaves disappear one by one, Sue does everything she can to keep her friend from giving up hope. And nearby lives an aging artist who has spent year...
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