Discover classic literature, vintage fiction, and public domain short stories on Narrated Archives. This audio project focuses on professional narration of short fiction from legendary authors and hidden literary talents of the past. Perfect for fans of audiobooks, vintage fiction, and anthologies. With each episode a brief biography of the author(s) introduces the episode.
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This episode's story is set in the simmering 19th century's sweltering NYC. "Cordelia's Night of Romance", written by Julian Ralph, a journalist and war correspondent, shows the softer atmospheric side of Ralph's writing. A chance meeting by an Irish immigrant teen girl and a wealthy unmarried factory owner. The story explores the dreams and longing for a better life of the immigrant girl as well as the desire for love and romance. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks fo...
6 Oct 2026
The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolfe
In this episode we're sharing "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf. It is not a story of grand plots or sweeping action. Instead, is an intimate journey which tracks the fluid, wandering thoughts of a narrator sitting by a fire, transfixed by a mysterious dark mark on the wall just above the mantelpiece. Have you ever found your thoughts wandering so far you can barely trace them back to where you started. Listen in and hear Virginia Woolfe's thought path. Sen...
29 Sept 2026
The Return of Jimmy Glass
From the classic compilation Mysteries of the Missing—first serialized in 1924 by crime journalist Edward H. Smith—we bring you the strange and heartbreaking tale of Jimmy Glass. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. SUBSCRIBE for at least 2 Bonus Episodes each month. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com or www.narratedarchives.com All m...
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