Audiobooks by Francis Stevens

"Serafina Hart has devoted her life to preserving the past. Inside her sprawling mansion she keeps a priceless collection of Egyptian antiquities: gilded coffins, ancient artifacts, the preserved remains of long-dead royalty. To outsiders, the collection is a symbol of sophistication and affluence. To Serafina, it is something far more intimate. On a cold December night, she invites a younger girlfriend to the house for a visit while Serafina’s husband is away for the weekend. What begins as a cozy evening of wine and conversation slowly shifts into something more and more unsettling. As the layers of civility are peeled back, what surfaces is a gruesome deathtrap waiting to be sprung. Adapted and modernized by Matt Dorff from Francis Stevens’s 1918 magazine story “Behind the Curtain,” “Beyond the Screen” transforms an early classic of dark fantasy into a psychologically charged contemporary thriller about obsession, betrayal, and the violence that lurks behind polite exteriors."

Francis Stevens, Matt Dorff (Author), Cameron King, Jennifer Tzoumas, Maura Vincent (Narrator)

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1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more: Strange Signals, Alien Terrors, And Forgotten Masterpieces From Early Science Fiction

"1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more - The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft - The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester - The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard - The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith - The Mirrors of Tuzune Thune by Robert E. Howard - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch - World's End by Henry Kuttner - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - The Ultimate Problem by Victor Rousseau - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"

Alfred Bester, Clark Ashton Smith, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, H. F. Arnold, H.P. Lovecraft, Henry Kuttner, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Lester Del Rey, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Victor Rousseau (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar: The Lab Where Fate Was Forged

"A violent accident leaves Thomas Dunbar in the care of a peculiar, brilliant, and oddly evasive scientist named Lawrence. As Dunbar recovers, he becomes entangled in the strange hum of unseen machines, secret experiments, and a life-or-death emergency that reveals he now possesses a strength no ordinary man should have. Something happened in that laboratory—something Lawrence never intended. And Dunbar soon realizes that the truth behind his new abilities may be far more dangerous than the accident that brought him there. Francis Stevens, writing here under the name G. M. Barrows, was one of the most influential early voices in American speculative fiction. Often called “the woman who invented dark fantasy,” she shaped the genre long before it had a name, blending scientific imagination with eerie atmospheres and psychological tension. Her work appeared in the top magazines of the era, where readers were captivated by her originality, her bold ideas, and her ability to blend science, mystery, and the uncanny into something wholly new. The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar showcases her talent for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary—and the extraordinary into something unforgettable."

Francis Stevens (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into the golden age of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10. Featuring more than 25 hours of classic science fiction, this extraordinary collection brings together fifty unforgettable tales from the visionary authors who helped shape one of the world’s most beloved genres. Blast off on daring space missions, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, unravel cosmic mysteries and witness astonishing scientific discoveries. Every story offers a new adventure filled with imagination, suspense and unforgettable ideas that have stood the test of time. This anthology features legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Robert Bloch, Harry Harrison, H. P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley, alongside many remarkable writers whose stories deserve to be rediscovered by a new generation of science fiction fans. Inside you’ll discover thrilling space adventures, strange creatures, unforgettable first-contact encounters, ingenious inventions, thought-provoking moral dilemmas and atmospheric tales that continue to captivate readers and listeners decades after they were first written. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic science fiction or exploring these timeless stories for the first time, each adventure stands on its own while together creating an unforgettable journey through vintage science fiction’s most imaginative era. Rediscover why these classics continue to inspire. Fifty stories. More than 25 hours of unforgettable adventures. Endless imagination awaits in 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10."

A. E. van Vogt, A. H. Gibson, Alfred Bester, Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Beta McGavin, Brian W. Aldiss, Clark Ashton Smith, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Gene L. Henderson, H. F. Arnold, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Jack Sharkey, Jack Williamson, James Blish, James S. Bell, John W. Campbell Jr., Manly Wade Wellman, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, Victoria Lincoln, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 23 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Mary Shelley, Nelson S. Bond, Edward Page Mitchell,Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard and more: Adventures, Mysteries, and Imagination Beyond the Stars

"Vintage Sci-Fi 23 — Twenty-One Classic Science Fiction Short Stories Step back into the golden age of imagination — where explorers touched distant worlds, machines challenged humanity, and the impossible felt within reach. Vintage Sci-Fi 23 brings together twenty-one powerful tales from legendary voices who shaped the genre and inspired generations. This remarkable collection spans eerie mysteries, bold ideas, and breathtaking adventure. Travel across alien landscapes, witness strange experiments, and encounter forces far beyond human control. Discover pioneers such as Mary Shelley, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, and more — authors whose visions helped define what science fiction could be. These stories remind us why classic sci-fi endures: curiosity, danger, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown. - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard - Transformation by Mary Shelley - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Other One by A. H. Gibson - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Holes by Michael Shaara - Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr. - The Homesteader by James Blish - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock"

A. H. Gibson, Arthur C. Clarke, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Jack Williamson, James Blish, John W. Campbell, Jr., Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8, an extraordinary collection featuring more than 32 hours of classic science fiction from the pioneers who helped shape the genre we know today. Travel to distant worlds, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, witness astonishing inventions and explore unforgettable visions of the future. These timeless stories continue to captivate with their creativity, suspense and remarkable imagination, proving that great science fiction never grows old. This remarkable anthology features works by legendary authors including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Edgar Allan Poe, Harlan Ellison, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, H. G. Wells, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Michael Shaara, Noel Loomis, Zenna Henderson, Alfred Bester, Henry Kuttner, Katherine MacLean, Donald E. Westlake, Mack Reynolds, Raymund Z. Gallun, Nelson S. Bond, Clark Ashton Smith, Donald A. Wollheim, Randall Garrett, Alfred Coppel, Lynn Venable, William Tenn, Robert Moore Williams, Francis Stevens, Miriam Allen DeFord, Frank Belknap Long, Harl Vincent, James Rosenquest, Edward Page Mitchell, Winston Marks, G. Peyton Wertenbaker and Clyde Beck. Whether you’re a lifelong science fiction fan or discovering these classic authors for the first time, this collection offers an exceptional variety of adventures, unforgettable characters and thought-provoking ideas that have inspired generations of readers and listeners. Relive the past. Imagine the future. Experience 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8 again and again."

Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Clifford D. Simak, Clyde Beck, Donald A. Wollheim, Donald E. Westlake, Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Page Mitchell, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, G. Peyton Wertenbaker, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harl Vincent, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Isaac Asimov, Jack London, James Rosenquest, Katherine MacLean, Lynn Venable, Mack Reynolds, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Nelson S. Bond, Noel Loomis, Philip K. Dick, Randall Garrett, Raymond Z. Gallun, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, William Tenn, Winston Marks, Zenna Henderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 18 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Jack London, H. G. Wells, H. P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison and many more: Classic Sci-Fi Legends Brought to Life

"Vintage Sci-Fi 18 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Jack London, H. G. Wells, H. P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison and many more - Goliah by Jack London - Project Hush by William Tenn - Homesick by Lynn Venable - The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - A Moth by H. G. Wells - Trainee For Mars by Harry Harrison - The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - Momentum by Charles Dye - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft - Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara - Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith - The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim - The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett"

Alfred Bester, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Donald A. Wollheim, Francis Stevens, Fritz Leiber, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Isaac Asimov, Jack London, Lynn Venable, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Noel Loomis, Randall Garrett, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, William Tenn, Zenna Henderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 331 thru 335 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

Edmond Hamilton, Francis Stevens, Harlan Ellison, Lester Del Rey, Murray F. Yaco (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Tomorrow Belonged to Her: Classic Science Fiction Written by Women

"Science fiction has always belonged to bold imaginations—and many of the boldest belonged to women whose stories helped shape the genre from its earliest days. Tomorrow Belonged to Her brings together eighteen classic science fiction stories written by remarkable women whose ideas continue to inspire readers decades later. These pioneering authors explored distant worlds, impossible inventions, alien encounters, time travel, and the mysteries of human nature long before science fiction became a worldwide phenomenon. This extraordinary collection features The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley, Time Enough at Last and Homesick by Lynn Venable, The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, The Most Sentimental Man and The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith, All Cats Are Gray and The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton, The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson, Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean, and unforgettable stories by Miriam Allen DeFord, Gerda Rhoads, Dorothy Quick, and Francis Stevens. From lonely frontiers and distant planets to timeless questions about love, identity, sacrifice, and survival, these stories demonstrate the extraordinary range of voices that helped define classic science fiction. Some are adventurous, others humorous, suspenseful, or deeply thought-provoking—but each offers a unique vision of tomorrow. Tomorrow Belonged to Her is more than a collection of great stories. It’s a celebration of the women whose imagination, creativity, and storytelling helped build the foundation of classic science fiction. Discover eighteen unforgettable adventures from the writers who proved that the future has always belonged to those bold enough to imagine it first."

Andre Norton, Dorothy Quick, Evelyn E. Smith, Francis Stevens, Gerda Rhoads, Katherine MacLean, Leigh Brackett, Lynn Venable, Margaret St. Clair, Mary Carlson, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Miriam Allen DeFord (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 2 - 13 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from 1900 to 1939

"1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 2 - 13 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from 1900 to 1939 - When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay - Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock - In The Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave - The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon - The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - The Minions of Midas by Jack London - The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft - F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Goliah by Jack London - The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft"

Don Mark Lemon, Francis Stevens, Frank Lillie Pollock, H.P. Lovecraft, Hugh B. Cave, Jack London, Kenneth Sterling, Morrison Colladay, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Elf-Trap: Beauty That Refuses To Let Go

"A man who has devoted his life to reason believes he understands the world completely. Facts, measurements, and observable truths have guided him safely through every question worth asking. But when he withdraws to the mountains to recover his health, something begins to slip through the cracks of that certainty. What he encounters there does not announce itself as danger. It arrives as beauty, delight, and a sense of belonging he has never known. The Elf-Trap is a haunting exploration of temptation, perception, and the cost of abandoning one’s own nature. The story unfolds not as a violent confrontation, but as a quiet seduction—one that draws its victim deeper with every moment of joy. Familiar reality fades, replaced by a world that feels more vivid, more perfect, and more alive than the one left behind. The tension lies not in what threatens him, but in what welcomes him. Francis Stevens crafts a tale where folklore and psychology intertwine, blurring the boundary between madness and revelation. This is not a story about monsters lurking in the dark, but about the danger of longing for a world that answers desires humanity itself cannot. Once the trap closes, escape may be possible—but returning unchanged is not. Francis Stevens was a pioneer of American speculative fiction, known for blending myth, horror, and early science fiction into stories that resist easy classification. Writing in the early twentieth century, she explored themes of altered reality, ancient powers, and the fragility of human perception with a depth far ahead of her time. The Elf-Trap stands as one of her most enduring and unsettling works."

Francis Stevens (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Citadel of Fear: Lovecraft raved about this terrifying journey into a Aztec temple

"Gertrude Barrows Bennett’s The Citadel of Fear (1918) is one of the greatest dark fantasy classics, a gorgeously written and imaginatively conceived masterpiece. In a career that spanned a mere three years, Bennett published half a dozen books under the pseudonym of Francis Stevens which came to define a number of later genres. She is most popularly known as the woman who invented dark fantasy, but along the way she also invented a new, creepier kind of dystopian sci-fi. When The Citadel of Fear first appeared in The Argosy, H.P. Lovecraft raved of its “wonderful and tragic allegory,” describing it as a “masterful” and “huge mystery” — a “gigantic tragedy.” Although set during the first world war, the story centres around the forgotten (yet active) Aztec civilisation of Talapallan, tucked away in an eerie underworld of the Mexican wilds. Among its many temples stands the black fetid shrine, where the dark god Nacoc-Yaotl is worshipped. When an Irishman and an American from modern-day United States stumble into Talapallan one falls in love, while the other is possessed by Nacoc-Yaotl. Their return to the quiet suburbs of the US is anything but, bringing in their lucid wake a world of rampaging monsters, mutated civilians, and battling gods. Romance, magic, adventure, and scrumptious writing are embedded in this lengthly, yet unavailable and often overlooked, masterwork."

Francis Stevens, Gertrude Barrows Bennett (Author), Chirag Patel (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Francis Stevens

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