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Fast Asleep with Gena Marie

Fast Asleep with Gena Marie

NewF. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Long Way Out," relaxing storytellingNovember 14, 2026 · 32 min
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gena-marie/subscribe Be softly soothed to sleep with exceptional stories.

Episodes 466

  1. F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Long Way Out," relaxing storytelling

    32 minEpisode 416

    416 - The man behind The Great Gatsby . . . had another story to tell. This one was painfully familiar. Tuck in to learn how the perfect life can suddenly be interrupted.

  2. Agatha Christie's "Strange Jest," relaxing storytelling

    46 minEpisode 415

    415 - Someone has hidden a fortune! Tuck in with Miss Marple and solve another delightful Agatha Christie mystery.

  3. Agatha Christie's "Strange Jest," relaxing storytelling

    46 minEpisode 415

    415 -Someone has hidden a fortune! Tuck in with Miss Marple and solve another delightful Agatha Christie mystery.

  4. Bram Stoker's "A Dream of Red Hands," relaxing storytelling

    53 minEpisode 412

    412 - His most well-known creation was Dracula, but this haunting tale by Bram Stoker is a very different kind of horror. Tuck in for "A Dream of Red Hands" as a kind man's worst moment stalks him right into his dreams.

  5. Bram Stoker's "A Dream of Red Hands," relaxing storytelling

    53 minEpisode 412

    412 - His most well-known creation was Dracula, but this haunting tale by Bram Stoker is a very different kind of horror. Tuck in for "A Dream of Red Hands" as a kind man's worst moment stalks him right into his dreams.

  6. "Lost Hearts" by M. R. James, relaxing storytelling

    53 minEpisode 411

    411 -Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost …

    Show notes

    411 -Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost Hearts." You will not forget this one as you classically celebrate the season.

  7. "Lost Hearts" by M. R. James, relaxing storytelling

    53 minEpisode 411

    411 - Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost …

    Show notes

    411 - Somewhere in this house . . . something is still hungry! Tuck in for the originator of the English ghost story, author and scholar M. R. James as he carries us through this wonderfully nasty tale, "Lost Hearts." You will not forget this one as you classically celebrate the season.

  8. "The Pale Man" by Julius Long, relaxing storytelling

    32 min

    410 - The doctor told him he needed a rest, but . . . hechose the WRONG hotel. Turn down the lights, tuck in, and let the season begin!

  9. "The Pale Man" by Julius Long, relaxing storytelling

    32 minEpisode 410

    410 - The doctor told him he needed a rest, but . . . he chose the WRONG hotel. Turn down the lights, tuck in, and let the season begin!

  10. Truman Capote's "The Moth in the Flame" and "The Familiar Stranger," relaxing storytelling

    38 minEpisode 409

    409 - She thought she was all alone . . . She was NOT. Tuck in for Truman Capote before In Cold Blood and hear two of his haunting "Early Stories."

  11. Truman Capote's "The Moth in the Flame" and "The Familiar Stranger," relaxing storytelling

    38 minEpisode 402

    409 - She thought she was all alone . . . She was NOT. Tuck in for Truman Capote before In Cold Blood and hear two of his haunting "Early Stories."

  12. Sherlock Holmes - conclusion of "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling

    52 minEpisode 408

    408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the …

    Show notes

    408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the woman . . ." Irene Adler.

  13. Sherlock Holmes in the conclusion of "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling

    52 minEpisode 408

    408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the …

    Show notes

    408 - Has Sherlock Holmes fallen in love? (Why not? Dr. Watson has just gotten married!) Tuck in to hear the conclusion to "A Scandal in Bohemia," solve another mystery, and meet the wise, the beautiful, "the woman . . ." Irene Adler.

  14. Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling

    51 minEpisode 407

    407 - He treasures Watson, but there IS a beautiful woman out there who truly fascinates Sherlock Holmes. Tuck in to hear what unforgettable adventure leads him right to her.

  15. Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" by Arthur Conan Doyle, relaxing storytelling

    51 minEpisode 406

    407 - He treasures Watson, but there IS a beautiful woman out there who truly fascinates Sherlock Holmes. Tuck in to hear what unforgettable adventure leads him right to her.

  16. "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling

    33 minEpisode 406

    406 - It's a LOT of money! Would you do it?Tuck in for that one little catch in Richard Matheson's "Button, Button."

  17. "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, relaxing storytelling

    33 minEpisode 406

    406 - It's a LOT of money! Would you do it?Tuck in for that one little catch in Richard Matheson's "Button, Button."

  18. Susan Glaspell's conclusion to "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling

    49 minEpisode 405

    404 - Romance . . . drama . . . all wrapped up in a classic story. . . Tuck in for the conclusion to this strange, sweet love story from Pulitzer Prize-winner Susan Glaspell.

  19. Susan Glaspell's conclusion to "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling

    49 minEpisode 404

    404 - Romance . . . drama . . . all wrapped up in a classic story. . . Tuck in for the conclusion to this strange, sweet love story from Pulitzer Prize-winner Susan Glaspell.

  20. Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling

    46 minEpisode 403

    403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this …

    Show notes

    403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this stranger as he pulled his chair close and changed everything. Tuck in for Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z."

  21. Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z," relaxing storytelling

    46 minEpisode 403

    403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this …

    Show notes

    403 - When a Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes a classic love story, you won't soon forget it. With a voice from a long ago dream, with kind, dark eyes and a mouth to be loved, she was mesmerized by this stranger as he pulled his chair close and changed everything. Tuck in for Susan Glaspell's "From A to Z."

  22. O. Henry's "Transients in Arcadia," relaxing storytelling

    30 minEpisode 402

    402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . . A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. And for …

    Show notes

    402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . . A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. And for us? Another fanciful twist from O. Henry!

  23. O. Henry's "Transients in Arcadia," relaxing storytelling

    30 minEpisode 402

    402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . . A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. Tuck in …

    Show notes

    402 - Two strangers, one secret . . . in a hidden summer paradise . . .

    A cool refuge with soft summer breezes defines the Hotel Lotus, as two young people escape summer heat and find gentle romance. Tuck in for another fanciful ending-with-a-twist from O. Henry!

  24. Algernon Blackwood's "A Case of Eavesdropping," relaxing storytelling

    1 hEpisode 401

    401 - You're listening to something . . . What if it's listening back? Tuck in for classic supernatural suspense from the master, Algernon Blackwood with "A Case of Eavesdropping."

  25. Algernon Blackwood's "A Case of Eavesdropping," relaxing storytelling

    1 h 1 minEpisode 401

    401 - You're listening to something . . . What if it's listening back? Tuck in for classic supernatural suspense from the master, Algernon Blackwood with "A Case of Eavesdropping."

  26. Ray Bradbury's conclusion to "The Lonely One,” relaxing storytelling

    43 min

    400 - IT WAS NOT PERFECT! Ray Bradbury's perfect hometown collides -- harshly -- with something very dark. Tuck in to hear the startling conclusion to "The Lonely One."

  27. Ray Bradbury's conclusion to "The Lonely One,” relaxing storytelling

    43 minEpisode 400

    400 - IT WAS NOT PERFECT! Ray Bradbury's perfect hometown collides -- harshly -- with something very dark. Tuck in to hear the startling conclusion to "The Lonely One."

  28. Ray Bradbury's "The Lonely One," relaxing storytelling, Part 1

    40 minEpisode 399

    399 - Even the brightest summer can be stalked by fear.From his own childhood memories, Ray Bradbury masterfully blends nostalgia with suspense. Tuck in for the hypnotic rhythm of the dreamlike story, "The Lonely One."

  29. Ray Bradbury's "The Lonely One," relaxing storytelling, Part 1

    41 minEpisode 399

    399 - Even the brightest summer can be stalked by fear. From his own childhood memories, Ray Bradbury masterfully blends nostalgia with suspense. Tuck in for the hypnotic rhythm of the dreamlike story, "The Lonely One."

  30. Agatha Christie's CONCLUSION of "Death by Drowning," relaxing storytelling

    42 minEpisode 398

    398 - IT WAS NOT SUICIDE! Miss Marple knows the truth as Agatha Christie's mind-bending mystery, "Death by Drowning" reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Tuck in, relax, and enjoy the final tale of The …

    Show notes

    398 - IT WAS NOT SUICIDE! Miss Marple knows the truth as Agatha Christie's mind-bending mystery, "Death by Drowning" reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Tuck in, relax, and enjoy the final tale of The Thirteen Problems, and be assured, there is much more Miss Marple ahead.

These are the latest 40 of 466 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.

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