The Well Told Tale

Frankenstein - Part 5 (of 10)

An innocent woman has been framed for the murder of Victor’s brother. Victor believes the monster is responsible, but how can he prove it? You can support the channel vi

Frankenstein - Part 4 (of 10)

Victor Frankenstein's monster is missing. After Victor fled from the monster, he suffered a serious illness and was nursed back to health by his friend Henry Clerval

Frankenstein - Part 3 (of 10)

Victor Frankenstein has begun his studies in chemistry, which are about to lead him down a dark path... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.

Frankenstein - Part 2 (of 10)

Our story began in the artic, with Dr Viktor Frankenstein chasing a monster. This week Frankenstein is ready to share his tale of how he came to be there...  You can sup

Frankenstein - Part 1 (of 10)

In the summer of 1816, at the age of just eighteen, Mary Shelley was visiting Byron at his home in Geneva.  The bad weather prompted Byron to challenge his guests to writ

Feathertop

This week we have a classic American short story by Nathanial Hawthorne.  Best known for his novel " The Scarlet Letter".  Feathertop was the final story Hawthorne ever p

The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9)

Our nameless hero has escaped and a lot has changed in the two weeks he was confined.  What has happened and will humanity survive the invasion? Please support The Well

The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9)

Our nameless hero and the curate are trapped; their shelter is right next to an alien landing pad. Will they be able to observe the Martians and remain hidden? Please su

The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9)

Our nameless hero is still in formerly leafy Surrey watching the destruction of London from afar with his new companion the Curate.  What's next for our hero's

The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9)

Our hero is in Surrey watching the Alien invasion continue. The Martian assault has intensified, more tripods have landed, and a new poisonous gas is being released onto

The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9)

The Martians continue to advance, causing destruction everywhere. The British army has disabled one alien tripod, but they are outmatched and outgunned. Where will the Ma

The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9)

Horsall Common is aflame, the Martians have opened fire, and our narrator is fleeing the area. The rest of the world is unaware of the threat, but how long will that last

The War of the Worlds - Part 3 (of 9)

Last time the cylinder opened and out came the Martians, their heat rays destroying everything in their path.  Our narrator was able to escape, but for how long? And will

The War of the Worlds - Part 2 (of 9)

In our last episode, an alien cylinder crash-landed in Horsell Common and became a tourist attraction.  What will happen when the cylinder opens?... Please support The W

The War of the Worlds - Part 1 (of 9)

We begin a new tale, possibly the most important and impactful science fiction novel ever written, The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.  Since it's publication it ha

Rattle Of Bones

We have a Robert E Howard short story this week.  Solomon Kane is on a mission to rid the world of evil wherever he finds it.  What dark magic will our hero encounter in

Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 11 (of 11)

In our last episode, our heroes found a mysterious tunnel marked by Arne Saknussemm, whose writings sent our heroes on their journey to the centre of the Earth. They now

Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 10 (of 11)

What lies ahead for our heroes? In the last episode's finale, they found that the storm had taken them back to their starting point on the raft. Will they make anoth

Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 9 (of 11)

Our heroes have discovered a vast ocean beneath the Earth. They are now on a raft speeding across it. How large is this ocean (or is it a sea?) and will they reach the ot

Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 8 (of 11)

In our last episode, Axel had fallen and slipped into unconsciousness.  He had been separated from the group and was returning to them through sound.  Will the professor