Audiobooks by Lynn Venable

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Time Enough at Last is a haunting short story by Lynn Venable that explores themes of isolation, obsession, and the fragility of human desires. Made famous by its adaptation in The Twilight Zone, the narrative centers on Henry Bemis, a timid, bookish bank teller who lives in a world that neither understands nor values his love for reading. Surrounded by a society that constantly interrupts his passion for literature—his boss mocks him, his wife destroys his books—Henry dreams of one thing: time to read in peace. When a nuclear catastrophe strikes and leaves him the sole apparent survivor, his wish seems to come true. Among the ruins of civilization, he discovers a vast library and believes he has finally found salvation. But just as joy replaces despair, fate delivers a cruel and ironic twist that transforms Henry’s triumph into tragedy. The story’s brevity amplifies its emotional impact, illustrating how even the simplest desires can be crushed by forces beyond our control. Both a cautionary tale and a meditation on the human need for meaning, Time Enough at Last stands as a powerful reflection on loneliness, irony, and the delicate balance between freedom and fate. It endures as a darkly poetic reminder that the things we cherish most can be rendered unreachable in an instant."

Lynn Venable (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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Time Enough At Last

"Lynn Venable’s Time Enough at Last is a chilling and ironic tale about the fragility of dreams and the unpredictable nature of fate. The story follows Henry Bemis, a man who loves books but is constantly denied the time to read. When a catastrophic event leaves him as the sole survivor in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, he finds solace in the realization that he now has all the time he ever wanted—to read without interruption. However, fate has one final, cruel twist in store. Narrated by Richard Stibbard, this audiobook brings Venable’s classic short story to life with haunting poignancy. Time Enough at Last is a masterful meditation on solitude, the fleeting nature of human desires, and the tragic irony that often accompanies them. First published in 1953 in If: Worlds of Science Fiction, this story has become one of the most enduring examples of speculative fiction, further cemented by its legendary adaptation in The Twilight Zone."

Lynn Venable (Author), Richard Stibbard (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 271 thru 275 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and

Alfred Coppel, Donald E. Westlake, Frank M. Robinson, Lynn Venable, Ray Bradbury (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Time Enough at Last

"Dive into the hauntingly unforgettable classic sci-fi tale, Time Enough at Last, by Lynn Venable. This thought-provoking story, famously adapted into The Twilight Zone, explores themes of solitude, irony, and the fragile balance between time and desire. Follow Henry Bemis, a book lover longing for peace and quiet, as his world changes in an instant—offering him all the time he ever wanted… but at a devastating cost. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction, vintage sci-fi, and short stories with a twist, this audiobook delivers a gripping narrative that will stay with you long after the final word."

Lynn Venable (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6 - More than 23 hours of Vintage Science Fiction: From the Shadows

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6 from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 23 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most acclaimed, successful and influential authors of the time including, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, H. P. Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, Robert E. Howard, Robert Silverberg, Walter M. Miller, Jr., Ray Cummings, Lester del Rey, Alfred Bester, Murray Leinster, Miriam Allen DeFord, Fredric Brown, Donald A. Wollheim, Frank Herbert, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, Evelyn E. Smith, Donald E. Westlake, Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, J. F. Bone, Roger D. Aycock, Frank Belknap Long, Clark Ashton Smith, Alan E. Nourse, Mack Reynolds, Randall Garrett, Mary Carlson, Richard R. Smith, David Mason, John Victor Peterson, Joseph Slotkin, George R. Hahn, Alfred Coppel and William Brittain."

Alan E. Nourse, Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, C.M. Kornbluth, Clark Ashton Smith, David Mason, Donald A. Wollheim, Donald E. Westlake, Evelyn E. Smith, Frank Belknap Long, Frank Herbert, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, George R. Hahn, H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Victor Peterson, Joseph Slotkin, Lester Del Rey, Lord Dunsany, Lynn Venable, Mack Reynolds, Mary Carlson, Miriam Allen DeFord, Murray Leinster, Philip K. Dick, Randall Garrett, Ray Bradbury, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Walter M. Miller Jr, William Brittain (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 181 thru 200 - Twenty Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 181 thru 200 - Twenty Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - Time Enough at Last by Lynn Venable - The Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster - Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds - Living Space by Isaac Asimov - Jokester by Isaac Asimov - The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster - Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick - The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov - Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - No Shield From the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson - The Street That Wasn't There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. Simak - The Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. Simak - Hot Planet by Hal Clement - Everest by Isaac Asimov - The Visitor by Ray Bradbury - The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - The Blonde From Barsoom by Robert F. Young - Before Eden by Arthur C. Clarke - X Marks the Pedwalk by Fritz Leiber"

Arthur C. Clarke, Carl Jacobi, Clifford D. Simak, E.M. Forster, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, Hal Clement, Isaac Asimov, Lynn Venable, Mack Reynolds, Margaret St. Clair, Murray Leinster, Paul MacNamara, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert F. Young (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 8 - 29 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s

"1950s Science Fiction 8 - 29 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s - Never Trust a Thief! by Robert Silverberg - Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Metamorphosis by Mike Curry - Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch - The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - Beyond The Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - The Engineer by C. M. Kornbluth - The Missing Room by Lynn Venable - The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay by Donald E. Westlake - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Triggerman by J. F. Bone - Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley - You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller Jr. - Farewell Message by David Mason - The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany"

Alfred Bester, Bryce Walton, C.M. Kornbluth, Charles E. Fritch, Charles Einstein, David Mason, Dean Evans, Donald E. Westlake, Edward W. Ludwig, Evelyn E. Smith, Frank Herbert, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Joseph Slotkin, Lord Dunsany, Lynn Venable, Miguel Hidalgo, Mike Curry, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Walter M. Miller Jr, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 12 - 25 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, H. G.

"Vintage Sci-Fi 12 - 25 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, H. G. Wells, Donald E. Westlake, Alfred Bester and many more - A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch - The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - Beyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - You Are Forbidden by Jerry Shelton - The Star by H. G. Wells - Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings - The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - The Missing Room by Lynn Venable - The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - The Unfinished City by Donald A. Wollheim - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim - The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard - Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay by Donald E. Westlake - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Runaway by Alfred Coppel"

Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, C.M. Kornbluth, Charles E. Fritch, Dean Evans, Donald A. Wollheim, Donald E. Westlake, Evelyn E. Smith, Frank Herbert, Frank M. Robinson, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Jerry Shelton, Lynn Venable, Ray Bradbury, Ray Cummings, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Apocalyptic Sci-Fi 2 - 10 Science Fiction Short Stories by Philip K. Dick, H. G. Wells, Fritz Leiber

"Ten Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic science fiction short stories from some of the best sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. - Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable - Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick - Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - The Star by H. G. Wells - Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber"

Dean Evans, Donald E. Westlake, Edward W. Ludwig, Fritz Leiber, H.G. Wells, Lynn Venable, Miguel Hidalgo, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 9 - 17 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, H. G. Wells, Arthur C

"Vintage Sci-Fi 9 - 17 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Mary Shelley and more - Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne - Upon The Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick - Before Eden by Arthur C. Clarke - No Shield From the Dead by Gordon R. Dickson - The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak - The Thing Behind Hell's Door by Robert Silverberg - The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson - The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster - Curse of the Blue Man by Lawrence M. Jannifer - The Night Shift by Frank M. Robinson - The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce - The Red Room by H. G. Wells - The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley - The World That Couldn't Be by Clifford D. Simak - The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon - Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable - Living Space by Isaac Asimov"

Ambrose Bierce, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Frank M. Robinson, Gordon R. Dickson, H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Lawrence M. Jannifer, Lynn Venable, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Murray Leinster, Philip K. Dick, Robert Silverberg, Ross Rocklynne, Theodore Sturgeon, William Hope Hodgson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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