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In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.

Mach dich bereit für ein himmlisches Abenteuer! In Eine Reise mit dem Ballon von Jules Verne nimmt dich Alexander Wohnhaas mit auf einen spannenden Flug durch die Lüfte des 19. Jahrhunderts. Diese klassische Erzählung verbindet Vernes visionäre Vorstellungskraft mit faszinierenden Beschreibungen und einer Prise Abenteuerlust – perfekt für Fans von zeitloser Science-Fiction und Reisen ins Unbekannte. Was erwartet dich? Ein inspirierendes Abenteuer von Jules Verne, dem Meister des fantastischen Reisens. Alexander Wohnhaas‘ fesselnde Lesung, die die Geschichte lebendig macht.

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When an unidentified "monster" threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the "monster" is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo.

Dick Sands the Boy Captain is an exhilarating maritime adventure about a fifteen-year-old boy who must take command of a ship after the captain disappears. Facing treacherous seas, deceitful men, and the perils of Central Africa, Dick must prove his courage and leadership to survive. A thrilling Jules Verne classic.

Doctor Ox’s Experiment is a humorous early Jules Verne short story about a sleepy Flemish town transformed by a scientist’s strange gas experiment. A witty satire on human nature, science, and unintended consequences.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon follows a perilous journey down the mighty Amazon River. Packed with adventure, exotic landscapes, and hidden dangers, Jules Verne crafts a vivid tale of survival and mystery, featuring secret codes and cryptography.

Facing the Flag is a thrilling Jules Verne novel exploring the dangers of advanced weaponry. A brilliant but unstable inventor develops a devastating weapon, and as world powers race to control it, the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a thrilling Jules Verne adventure following three explorers who cross Africa by hot air balloon. Facing wild animals, dangerous tribes, and harsh landscapes, their scientific expedition becomes a test of endurance and ingenuity. A must-listen for lovers of classic exploration tales.

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery is Jules Verne’s satirical take on the Robinson Crusoe genre. When young Godfrey is shipwrecked on a seemingly uninhabited island, he and his dancing instructor must survive against wild animals, cannibals, and mysterious occurrences. But not everything is as it seems—what is the secret behind the island?

The Fur Country is a gripping Arctic adventure following members of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they establish a fort near the North Pole. When an earthquake shifts their landmass, strange phenomena begin to unfold, putting their survival at risk in this thrilling Jules Verne novel.

Bist du bereit, von einem tosend wütenden Sturm in den Bann gezogen zu werden? In Frritt Flacc – Der Sturm von Jules Verne, gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas, erwartet dich ein atemberaubendes Hörbuch-Abenteuer, das klassischen Pulp-Fiction-Flair mit ungezähmten Naturgewalten vereint. Die Erzählung katapultiert dich mitten hinein in ein Szenario voller tobender Winde, peitschender Wellen und spannungsgeladener Momente, die gleichzeitig fesseln und als beruhigende Einschlafhilfe dienen.

Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager set by his friends at the Reform Club.

Master of the World is a gripping techno-thriller by Jules Verne, in which Chief Inspector Strock investigates a series of bizarre incidents—an artificial volcano, an impossibly fast car, and a mysterious sea vessel. As he follows the clues, he discovers the work of a genius inventor who possesses a machine that can travel on land, sea, and air. Can Strock stop this dangerous mastermind before he takes control of the world?

Mysterious Island – Shipwrecked in the Air is the first part of Jules Verne’s classic survival adventure. As the American Civil War rages, five prisoners escape Richmond in a balloon, only to be swept thousands of miles away to a remote island. Stranded with limited resources, they must use their ingenuity to survive. But the island holds secrets—who or what is watching them?

The Mysterious Island is a thrilling survival adventure by Jules Verne. After escaping a Civil War prison by balloon, five castaways land on an uncharted island, where they use their wits and science to build a new civilization. But the island holds secrets—and someone is watching them.

A letter from a sea captain, signed only with cryptic initials, directs an experienced sailor to built and outfit a ship, and to assemble a crew to sail on a dangerous adventure. The voyage starts towards a northerly destination with, as far as anyone knows, no captain aboard. After some time at sea, the captain finally appears and announces his identity, and his plan to sail to the North Pole. The crew faces dangers and hardship as they fight their way through the icy seas, while the captain drives them with single-minded focus to find a passage ever farther north.

When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the “monster” is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a mystical man who calls himself Captain Nemo.

An adventurous geology professor chances upon a manuscript in which a 16th-century explorer claims to have found a route to the earth's core. Professor Lidenbrock can't resist the opportunity to investigate, and with his nephew Axel, he sets off across Iceland in the company of Hans Bjelke, a native guide. The expedition descends into an extinct volcano toward a sunless sea, where they encounter a subterranean world of luminous rocks, antediluvian forests, and fantastic marine life — a living past that holds the secrets to the origins of human existence.

Round the Moon is the breathtaking sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, following three adventurers as they journey beyond Earth’s orbit. Facing unexpected challenges and thrilling discoveries, they must rely on science, courage, and luck to survive their extraordinary voyage. A visionary classic of early science fiction.