Audiobooks by O. Henry

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry is a sentimental short story about a poor young married couple, Della and Jim, who each secretly sacrifice their most prized possession to buy the other a Christmas gift. Della sells her beautiful long hair to purchase a platinum chain for Jim’s treasured pocket watch, while Jim sells that very watch to buy an elegant set of combs for Della’s hair. When they exchange gifts, each present has become practically unusable, yet the irony reveals the depth of their love rather than the foolishness of their choices. O. Henry compares them to the biblical Magi because, through selfless generosity and devotion, they prove themselves truly wise gift-givers."

O. Henry (Author), Digital Voice Frederick Surrey E (Narrator)

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Murder, Masks, and Motives: Dark Designs and Dangerous Crimes from the American Past

"Behind respectable faces and polite manners, darker intentions wait. This gripping anthology gathers classic American short fiction where deception is an art, truth is perilous, and crime often wears a human smile. From a real-life axe murder on a lonely New England island to calculated impostures, whispered rumors, political terror, and crimes born of obsession, these stories explore the dangerous motives that surface when masks begin to slip. Edgar Allan Poe dissects illusion with cold logic, Nathaniel Hawthorne reveals the havoc of rumor, Anna Katharine Green exposes crimes hidden within love and marriage, and O. Henry complicates deception with conscience and compassion. Atmospheric tales of storm-lashed lighthouses, midnight betrayals, false identities, and uncanny revelations build toward moments of shocking clarity—and irreversible consequence. By turns suspenseful, unsettling, and psychologically sharp, Murder, Masks, and Motives invites listeners into a past where justice is uncertain, appearances deceive, and every crime leaves a human cost. Once begun, these stories refuse to let go. Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe, by Nathaniel Hawthorne Maelzel’s Chess-Player, by Edgar Allan Poe Shall He Wed Her? by Anna Katharine Green A Double-dyed Deceiver, by O. Henry The Only Girl at Overlook, by Franklin Fyles Midnight in Beauchamp Row, by Anna Katharine Green A Memorable Night, by Anna Katharine Green The Picture Puzzle, by Edward Lucas White The Woman at Seven Brothers, by Wilbur Daniel Steele A Memorable Murder, by Celia Thaxter"

Anna Katharine Green, Celia Thaxter, Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Lucas White, Franklin Fyles, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, RF Media LLC, Wilbur Daniel Steele (Author), Deborah Balm, Jerry Harris, John Hopkinson, Josh Innerst, Laura English, Leah Daniels, Nancy Peterson (Narrator)

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Legends, Lore, & Longings: Myths & Mysteries from the American Imagination

"In Legends, Lore, & Longings, a curated treasury of short fiction, classic American authors spin tales that blur the line between myth and memory, past and present. Step into the shadows of early America, where legends breathe, secrets stir, and the veil between the ordinary and the otherworldly grows thin… From eerie apparitions and buried treasures to timeless moral dilemmas and wistful longings for what was—or what might have been—these stories reflect a nation’s restless spirit and its yearning for identity, wonder, and meaning. Supernatural encounters, psychological riddles, and biting satire are nestled beside poignant meditations on change, belonging, and the human condition. Rich in atmosphere and imagination, this anthology is both a celebration of American storytelling and a journey through its hidden corners—where haunted forests, enchanted mirrors, and cryptic choices await. Whether whispered by candlelight or pondered beside a crackling fire, these tales will echo long after the final page is turned. Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving Rip van Winkle, by Washington Irving The Devil and Tom Walker, by Washington Irving The Threefold Destiny, A Faëry Legend, by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Sullivan Looking-Glass, by Harriet Beecher Stowe The White Dogs Of Arran, by Cornelia Meigs Colonel Eph's Shoe-Buckles, by Harriet Beecher Stowe The Silver Key, by HP Lovecraft The Wake, by Donn Byrne The Story of Keesh, by Jack London The Great Carbuncle, by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Lady or the Tiger, by Frank R. Stockton How It All Happened, by Louisa May Alcott The Itinerant Tinker, by Charles Raymond Macauley"

Charles Raymond Macauley, Cornelia Meigs, Donn Byrne, Frank R. Stockton, H.P. Lovecraft, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Jack London, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, RF Media LLC, Washington Irving (Author), Ali Gifford, B.J. Harrison, Joe Scalora, John Hopkinson, Krystal Hammond, Sarah Kay Peters, Steve Corona (Narrator)

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[Romanian] - Întâmplări din decembrie

"Poate că în decembrie toate drumurile duc către Crăciun, dar întâmplările de pe drum s-ar putea să ne facă să-l apreciem mai tare. Fără vreo ocazie specială, ți-am pregătit drept cadou o colecție eclectică de povestiri printre fulgi de zăpadă. Autorii din țări și secole diferite nu s-ar fi putut întâlni altfel decât într-o carte. Fie că vrei să râzi sau să oftezi cu nostalgie, se găsesc aici câteva minute, care să-ți îndeplinească dorința. Cele cinci povestiri, care prind viață prin vocea Mădălinei Craiu, sunt: - Darul magilor, de O. Henry; traducerea și adaptarea realizată de Iulia Dromereschi - Ultimul Crăciun comunist, de Cosmin Perța - O aventură cu un rubin albastru, de Arthur Conan Doyle; traducerea și adaptarea realizată de Iulia Dromereschi - Jucăriile noi ne privesc de sus, de George Bonea - Colind de Crăciun, de Charles Dickens; traducerea și adaptarea realizată de Iulia Dromereschi Acestea au stat la baza audiobookului creat pentru Editura Booksprint, ISBN Audiobook: 978-630-95234-7-1. Acest audiobook a fost înregistrat la studiourile Fat Studios. Producător: Cosmin Vaman. Regia: Cami Diaconu. Asistent regie: Denisa Ungureanu. Editare audio: Tudor Olaru și Cosmin Vaman. Sound design: Cosmin Vaman. Selecție texte: Cami Diaconu. Adaptare texte: Cami Diaconu și Ana Drăghicescu. Corectură text: Andreea Abeaboeru și Denisa Ungureanu."

Charles Dickens, Cosmin Perța, George Bonea, O. Henry, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Mădălina Craiu (Narrator)

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The Gift of the Magi

"A well-known story of holiday generosity and true love, The Gift of the Magi has long been a Christmas classic. Husband and wife Jim and Della want to give each other beautiful gifts for the holiday, but they have very little money. On Christmas Eve, each of them makes a bold sacrifice to give the other something truly special. First published in 1905 in The New York Sunday World, O. Henry’s tale is just as relevant and touching now as ever."

O. Henry (Author), Raechel Wong (Narrator)

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The Duplicity of Hargraves

"Narrated with charm and nuance, this classic short story from master storyteller O. Henry delivers wit, warmth, and a clever twist that’s both surprising and heartwarming. Colonel Escombe, a proud but impoverished Southern gentleman, finds himself reluctantly living in a Washington boarding house with his daughter, facing the quiet indignities of reduced circumstances. There, they meet the flamboyant and theatrical Hargraves, a vaudeville actor with an eye for character—and opportunity. What unfolds is a tale of mistaken identities, sly performances, and unexpected generosity, told with O. Henry’s trademark irony and affection for human nature. Perfect for fans of clever storytelling and classic American literature, this short story delivers a satisfying blend of humor and heart in just a few well-crafted pages. Cover Photo by Mustafa ŞİMŞEK: https://www.pexels.com/photo/spooky-abandoned-hallway-with-dim-lighting-30299504/"

O. Henry (Author), Evan Schmitt (Narrator)

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5 Classic Christmas Stories

"5 CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES features five popular and heartwarming holiday stories, including THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, and ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. 1. THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING by E. T. A. Hoffmann “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” tells the story of a girl named Marie who receives a wooden nutcracker on Christmas Eve, which comes alive to battle the evil, seven-headed Mouse King and his army of mice. A surprise ending leads Marie to a magical kingdom of dolls. CHAPTER 1 - The Day BeforeCHAPTER 2 - The GiftsCHAPTER 3 - The SurpriseCHAPTER 4 - MagicCHAPTER 5 - The Battle of the Sugar BulletsCHAPTER 6 - The Pleasant SurpriseCHAPTER 7 - The Fairy Tale of the Hard NutCHAPTER 8 - Continuation of The Fairy Tale of the Hard NutCHAPTER 9 - Conclusion of The Fairy Tale of the Hard NutCHAPTER 10 - The VictoryCHAPTER 11 - The Kingdom Of The DollsCHAPTER 12 - The Candy CapitalCHAPTER 13 - Conclusion 2. THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry “The Gift of the Magi” is about a young couple, Della and Jim, who are struggling to afford Christmas gifts for each other due to their poverty. The story’s irony lies in the fact that their gifts are rendered useless by their mutual sacrifices, highlighting the depth of their love and the true meaning of giving. 3. THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm “The Elves And The Shoemaker” introduces us to a poor shoemaker and his wife who find themselves in financial ruin until a pair of perfectly made shoes appears each morning, leading to prosperity. Who has been making them? 4. THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL by Hans Christian Andersen “The Little Match Girl” concerns a poor, barefoot girl who is selling matches out in the freezing winds on New Year’s Eve. Huddled in an alley for warmth, she lights matches to see visions of a warm stove, a festive meal, and a beautiful Christmas tree. 5. ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement-Clarke Moore “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” is a classic 1823 poem that describes the excitement on Christmas Eve. As the family settles to sleep, the narrator hears a commotion and sees St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) arriving with his flying reindeer and sleigh. Santa enters the home by going down the chimney, fills the stockings with toys, and then departs, leaving the family in wonder and joy."

Clement C. Moore, Ernst T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, O. Henry, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Noelle Dupuis (Narrator)

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The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry (Author), Brian Pederson (Narrator)

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World's Greatest Christmas Stories

"Included The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Andersen) The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen) The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Hans Christian Andersen) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Mary Returns The Doll The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) The Mistletoe Bough (Anthony Trollope) Not if I Know It (Anthony Trollope) The Two Generals (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Little Girl's Christmas (Winnifred E. Lincoln) The Elves and the Shoemaker (Brothers Grimm) Mother Holle (Brothers Grimm) The Star Talers (Brothers Grimm) Snow-White (Brothers Grimm) A Kidnapped Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood (Robinson Perrault) The Blue Bird (Madame d'Aulnoy) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) Turkeys Turning the Tables (William Dean Howells) The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express (William Dean Howells) The Pumpkin Glory (William Dean Howells) Butterflyfutterby and Flutterbybutterfly (William Dean Howells) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) Susy Diller's Christmas Feast (Anonymous) The Thieves who couldn't Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy) A Christmas Mystery (William John Locke) Papa Panov's Special Christmas (Leo Tolstoy) Little Piccola (Nora A. Smith) The Legend of the 'White Gifts' (Phebe A. Curtiss) Her Birthday Dream (Nellie C. King) The Shepherd's Story (Booker T. Washington) The Story of Christmas (Nora A. Smith) The Legend of the Christmas Tree (Lucy Wheelock) Little Jean (Francois Coppe) How the Fir Tree Became the Christmas Tree The Magi in the West and Their Search for the Christ The Little Shepherd (Maud Lindsay) Babouscka (Russian Legend) The Worker in Sandal wood (Marjorie L. C. Pickthall) The Shepherd Who Didn't Go (Jay T. Stocking) Paulina's Christmas (Anna Robinson) Unto Us a Child Is Born (Phebe A. Curtiss) The Star (Florence M. Kingsley) Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse (Charles Dickens) The Christmas Masquerade (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) The Shepherds and the Angels (Bible) The Telltale Tile (Olive Thorne Miller) A Christmas Matinee (M. A. L. Lane) A Story of the Christ-Child (Elizabeth Harkison) Why the Chimes Rang (Raymond McAlden) The Birds' Christmas (F. E. Mann) The Little Sister's Vacation (Winifred M. Kirkland) Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes (François Coppée) Christmas in the Alley (Olive Thorne Miller) A Christmas Star (Katherine Pyle) The Queerest Christmas (Grace Margaret Gallaher) Old Father Christmas (J. H. Ewing) How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats Christmas in the Barn (F. Arnstein) The Philanthropist's Christmas (James Weber Linn) The First Christmas-Tree (Lucy Wheelock) Christmas in Seventeen Seventy-Six (Anne Hollingsworth Wharton) Christmas Under The Snow (Olive Thorne Miller) Master Sandy's Snapdragon The Passing of Tony (Isabel Cecilia Williams) A Memorable Christmas Morning (Isabel Cecilia Williams) The Christmas Tree and the Wedding (F.M. Dostoyevsky) Vanka (Anton Chekhov) Who Ate The Pink Sweetmeat? (Susan Coolidge) The Whizzer (Mary Hartwell Catherwood) The Patroncito's Christmas (F. L. Stealey) Cherry Pie (Kate Upson Clark) Bertie's Ride (Marion Clifford) Asaph Sheafe's Christmas (E. E. Hale) and more...."

Anna Robinson, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Mark Twain, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, O. Henry, Selma Lagerlöf, Susan Coolidge, Thomas Hardy (Author), Alonzo Stephens (Narrator)

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Porch Swings, Parlors & Pryin’ Eyes: Gossip, Gumption, and the Glories of Small-Town Life

"In the towns where the porch lights glow late, the screen doors creak often, and no secret stays secret for long, life unfolds with charm, chatter, and more than a touch of mischief. Porch Swings, Parlors & Pryin’ Eyes invites you into parlors both prim and peculiar, where romances are whispered behind teacups, rivalries simmer at choir practice, and widows form committees with suspicious speed. Within these sixteen short stories, you’ll find aging sopranos and checker champions, tangled telegrams and moonlit deacons, poker parties gone sideways and gossip spun tighter than a handmade scarf. Each tale captures the distinct rhythms of small-town American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries—with all its humor, heartbreak, and sly subversion of social norms. These are stories not just of people, but of places—of communities that cradle, confine, and sometimes surprise those who call them home. Pull up a chair, pour something sweet, and don’t be surprised if someone starts talkin’ about you next. Featuring the work of renowned authors and some hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: The Gay Old Dog, by Edna Ferber Melinda's Humorous Story, by May McHenry Friends in San Rosario, by O. Henry The Associated Widows, by Katharine M. Roof The Tale of the Tangled Telegram, by Wilbur D. Nesbit A Village Singer, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A New England Nun, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman The Scarf, by Madeline Yale Wynne The Champion Checker-Player of Ameriky, by James Whitcomb Riley How The Widow Won The Deacon, by William James Lampton Evan Anderson's Poker Party, by Benjamin Stevenson A Rivermouth Romance, by Thomas Bailey Aldrich Not According to Schedule, by Mary Stewart Cutting A Reward of Merit, by Booth Tarkington Sand Flat Shadows, by Carl Sandburg Mrs. Lathrop's Love Affair, by Anne Warner"

Anne Warner, Benjamin Stevenson, Booth Tarkington, Carl Sandburg, Edna Ferber, James Riley, Katharine M. Roof, Madeline Yale Wynne, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary Stewart Cutting, May McHenry, O. Henry, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Wilbur D. Nesbit, William James Lampton (Author), A.J. Schuck, Alex Picard, Emma Faye, John Hopkinson, Meghan Kelly, Rebecca Stern, Shannon Nicole Locke (Narrator)

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The Gift of the Magi

"“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry is a timeless Christmas tale of love, sacrifice, and the true spirit of giving. On Christmas Eve, a young couple in a modest New York apartment each part with their most prized possession to buy a gift for the other—only to discover the deeper meaning of devotion and generosity. With O. Henry’s signature wit and a heartwarming twist, this classic story remains as moving today as it was over a century ago. Cover Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/box-with-white-ribbon-on-a-wooden-surface-6833317/"

O. Henry (Author), Evan Schmitt (Narrator)

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Echoes of the Frontier: Tales of Survival, Spirit, and the Untamed West

"Step into the dust-choked trails, snowbound cabins, and flickering campfires of the American frontier in this vivid collection of classic short stories. Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization. From the perilous ride of The Denver Express to the poetic solitude of On the Divide, and from the chilling desperation of Love of Life to the dry wit of Nevada Sketches, these stories illuminate the grit, dreams, and humanity of those who dared to tame the wild. A reformed gambler, a ghost-ridden outlaw, a schoolmistress with quiet strength—each character leaves an indelible mark on the vast, unforgiving landscape. Whether you're drawn to tales of justice, redemption, humor, or heartbreak, this anthology delivers timeless adventure with a beating heart and a frontier soul. Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: The Denver Express, by A.A. Hayes Love of Life, by Jack London The Water-Hole, by Maxwell Struthers Burt On the Divide, by Willa Cather Nevada Sketches, by Samuel L. Clemens The Passing of Black Eagle, by O. Henry The Luck of Roaring Camp, by Bret Harte The Men of Forty Mile, by Jack London The Enchanted Bluff, by Willa Cather The Idyl of Bed Gulch, by Bret Harte To the Man on the Trail, by Jack London The Man from Red Dog, by Alfred Henry Lewis An Heiress from Redhorse, by Ambrose Bierce"

A.A. Hayes, Alfred Henry Lewis, Ambrose Bierce, Bret Harte, Jack London, Maxwell Struthers Burt, O. Henry, RF Media LLC, Samuel L. Clemens, Willa Cather (Author), Gary Bennett, John Hopkinson, Rich Palmer, Robyn Maryke, Rosemary Cline, Tegan Bourke, Timothy Howard Jackson (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by O. Henry

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