Aesop's Fables are great. These short moral stories have been around for centuries. In audio form, they are not only entertaining but also educational, especially for children, and can often be found for free on various platforms.
The 'Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is quite popular. It's a short and thrilling story that has been made into an audio book many times.
The Tales of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle are quite popular. There are many free audio versions available. Another one is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry.
One popular one is 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury. There are often free audio versions available. It's a collection of short stories about the colonization of Mars.
Well, 'Pride and Prejudice' is also a very popular audio book story. It's a classic love story set in the 19th - century England. The story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is full of misunderstandings and finally true love. And 'The Great Gatsby' is quite well - known too. It shows the decadence and dreams in the Jazz Age.
Some of the great audio big book stories include 'Moby - Dick'. The story of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale is a classic that comes to life in audio. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is also highly regarded. It deals with important themes like racism and justice. In audio form, the southern accents and the vivid storytelling make it a great listen. And then there's 'The Odyssey', an ancient epic that has been made into an audio big book story, taking listeners on a journey through Greek mythology.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a very popular one. There are many audio versions of it available. Another is 'The Night Before Christmas'. Its rhythmic and festive nature makes it a great short audio story for Christmas.
There's a short audio horror story called 'The Thing on the Stairs'. It's popular because it creates a sense of dread with its description of an unseen entity lurking in a familiar place - the stairs of a house. 'The Red Room' is also well - known. It delves into the psychological horror of being trapped in a room with an unknown and malevolent presence. These stories are often shared and spread because they tap into our primal fears and keep listeners on edge.
One popular one is 'The Kiss Quotient' in its audio version. It has an engaging plot about a woman on the autism spectrum exploring love. Another is 'Beach Read' which is also quite beloved in audio form, with its story of two writers falling in love.
One popular funny audio short story is 'The Ransom of Red Chief' by O. Henry. It's about two men who kidnap a boy, but the boy turns out to be more of a handful than they expected. Another is 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H. G. Wells which has some humorous and unexpected twists.
The 'Nancy Drew' mystery series has free audio stories too. It's a great choice for those who like a bit of a younger - oriented mystery. You can look for it on public library apps or on some free audiobook websites.