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This collection of audiobooks contains nine Conan stories by Robert E Howard that appeared in Weird Tales magazine, narrated by Mike Vendetti.

Fifty terrifying short stories from the great classic horror writers: 1. 'Pigeons from Hell' by Robert E. Howard 2. 'Pickman’s Model' by H. P. Lovecraft 3. 'The Horror Horn' by E. F. Benson 4. 'The Fearsome Touch of Death' by Robert E. Howard 5. 'The Terrible Old Man' by H. P. Lovecraft 6. 'The Step' by E. F. Benson 7. 'Dagon' by H. P. Lovecraft 8. 'The Dream Snake' by Robert E. Howard 9. 'Caterpillars' by E. F. Benson 10. 'The Clock' by W. F. Harvey 11. 'In the Forest of Villefore' by Robert E. Howard

Queen of the Black Coast is a thrilling tale by Robert E. Howard, first published in Weird Tales in May 1934. It follows Conan the Cimmerian, a barbarian adventurer, as he joins a pirate crew led by the fierce and captivating Bêlit, the Queen of the Black Coast. Together, they embark on daring raids, confront supernatural horrors, and explore mysterious jungles and ancient ruins. The story is a blend of high adventure, romance, and dark fantasy, showcasing Howard's vivid world-building and dynamic characters.

Conan the Barbarian spends a night in a cheap tavern in Zamboula, and is swept up in a dark world of roaming cannibals, a naked woman and her deranged lover, the strangler Baal-pteor and the evil high priest he serves.

There are certain stories which stand out from the crowd owing to the unique creativity of the plot and the skill with which the author unfolds his tale. This selection contains 50 of the most ingenious short stories ever written. Includes: 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher; 'The Umbrella' by Arnold Bennett; 'The Lovely Lady' by D. H. Lawrence; 'The Lake' by W. F. Harvey; 'A Tiger’s Skin' by W. W. Jacobs; and 'The Strange Case of Mr. Todmorden' by F. Britten Austin.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, Literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

Robert E. Howard's Lord of Samarcand is an engaging tale of adventure and retribution set in a richly imagined medieval East. The story follows Donald MacDeesa, a determined Scottish warrior, as he navigates a world of conflict and ambition. His journey takes him from battle-scarred fields of the late Crusades to the imposing city of Samarcand, a hub of power and intrigue. Guided by Ak Boga, a steadfast Tatar warrior, Donald aligns himself with legendary conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire, immersing himself in a realm of strategic battles and shifting loyalties.

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.

Step into the perilous streets of Zamboula in Robert E. Howard’s Shadows in Zamboula, a gripping sword-and-sorcery adventure featuring Conan the Cimmerian. In this pulse-pounding tale of intrigue, betrayal, and survival, Conan faces sinister tavern keepers, bloodthirsty cannibals, and a treacherous priest in a city where danger lurks at every corner.

Ein einziger Schlag – und Zeit und Raum zerbrechen. In Der Schlag des Gongs erlebt Kull von Atlantis, König von Valusia, eine Vision, die ihn jenseits der Grenzen von Raum, Zeit und Realität führt. Für ihn vergeht eine Ewigkeit in fremden Welten, während er in Wahrheit nur Sekunden bewusstlos war – Opfer eines Attentats. Mit dieser kurzen, aber intensiven Geschichte zeigt Robert E. Howard, Schöpfer von Conan der Barbar, die philosophische Seite seines frühen Helden: Kull blickt in Abgründe, die weit über Krieg, Intrigen und Macht hinausreichen.

In dieser packenden Erzählung um Kull von Atlantis, geschaffen von Robert E. Howard, dem Vater von Conan der Barbar, wird der König von Valusia in ein Netz aus Intrigen, Verrat und tödlicher Magie verstrickt. Erlebe eine düstere Sword & Sorcery-Erzählung, die Howards unvergleichliche Mischung aus archaischer Wildheit, politischer Spannung und mystischer Bedrohung vereint.

Verrat, Machtgier und blutige Kämpfe prägen das Schicksal des atlantischen Königs – doch Kull hat nur ein einziges Gesetz: seine Axt. Eine düstere Geschichte voller epischer Kämpfe, politischer Intrigen und ungebändigter Wildheit – ein Klassiker der Pulp-Fantasy, der die Grundlage für ein ganzes Genre schuf.

"Red Nails" is the last of the stories about Conan the Cimmerian written by American author Robert E. Howard. A novella, it was originally serialized in "Weird Tales" magazine from July to October 1936. It is set in the pseudo historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan encountering a lost city in which the degenerate inhabitants are proactively resigned to their own destruction. Due to its grim themes of decay and death, the story is considered a classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his best tales.

Discover the epic world of the Hyborian Age—Robert E. Howard’s legendary prehistory that gave rise to Conan the Barbarian. Explore ancient kingdoms, savage landscapes, and timeless battles in this foundational work of sword and sorcery fiction. A must-hear for fantasy fans and lore lovers alike.

FNH audio presents an unabridged reading of Robert E. Howard's Conan in 'Queen of the Black Coast'. In this sword and sorcery tale, Conan finds himself in league with a pirate queen and set against an ancient evil deep in the dark jungles of a cursed land.

Step back into the savage world of Robert E. Howards Kull the Conqueror, a precursor to Conan the Barbarian and his ancestral counterpart. Kull is not just a fierce and bloodthirsty warrior; he‚s also a deeply introspective character who grapples with his own existence. In this thrilling double feature, explore the first two stories ever published about Kull. In The Shadow Kingdom, he faces a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by a race of shape-shifting lizard people. Then, in The Mirrors of Tuzun Thume, Kull wrestles with his own reality as he becomes ensnared in a devious magicians plot. ...

The Shadow Kingdom is one of the earliest examples of sword-and-sorcery fiction, written by Robert E. Howard in 1929. The story is set in the mythic past, in the ancient kingdom of Valusia, ruled by King Kull, a barbarian warrior from Atlantis. As Kull takes the throne, he faces a hidden and insidious threat from a race of shape-shifting serpent people who have secretly controlled the kingdom for generations. The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and identity, blending elements of fantasy, horror, and adventure.

The sylvan witch, Zelata, sends Conan forth on a quest that will take him back along all the long, weary trails he once trod on his way to the kingship of the greatest of the Hyborian nations. Along the way he'll battle traitorous noblemen, crafty bandits, scheming merchants, bloodthirsty pirates, mysterious assassins from the East, eldritch vampires from the tomb, and powerful Stygian wizard-priests - and in the end he'll face an enemy called up from the land's nightmare-haunted past, an evil, ancient wizard.

Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt von Conan, dem legendären Barbarenkrieger, der zum König von Aquilonien aufstieg. Erleben Sie seine Abenteuer in dieser spannenden Hörbuchfassung der Kurzgeschichte Conan - Der Phönix auf dem Schwert von Robert E. Howard, dem Schöpfer des Fantasy-Genres. Diese neue Übersetzung bringt Ihnen die Atmosphäre und den Stil des Originals näher als je zuvor. Hören Sie, wie Conan sich gegen eine Verschwörung zur Wehr setzt, die ihn vom Thron stürzen will, und wie er sich mit Hilfe eines geheimnisvollen Talismans dem übernatürlichen Schrecken stellt, der ihn bedroht.

A comedic western, "Mountain Man" is about the tall tales and big adventures of Brekenridge Elkins, an exaggerated, cartoonish version of Howard himself. The story first appeared in the March - April 1934 issue of Action Stories and was so popular that other magazines asked Howard for similar characters, giving birth to an entire series full of colorful characters.