The Well Told Tale
Episodes
Feathertop
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a classic American short story by Nathanial Hawthorne. Best known for his novel " The Scarlet Letter". Feathertop was ...
The War of the Worlds - Part 9 (of 9)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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?Pleas...
The War of the Worlds - Part 8 (of 9)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rema...
The War of the Worlds - Part 7 (of 9)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The War of the Worlds - Part 6 (of 9)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The War of the Worlds - Part 5 (of 9)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Martians continue to advance, causing destruction everywhere. The British army has disabled one alien tripod, but they are outmatched and outgunne...
The War of the Worlds - Part 4 (of 9)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The War of the Worlds - Part 3 (of 9)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The War of the Worlds - Part 2 (of 9)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, an alien cylinder crash-landed in Horsell Common and became a tourist attraction. What will happen when the cylinder opens?...P...
The War of the Worlds - Part 1 (of 9)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&apo...
Rattle Of Bones
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 11 (of 11)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 10 (of 11)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 9 (of 11)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 8 (of 11)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 7 (of 11)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes have been travelling steadily toward the centre of the Earth. With their water replenished, they have decided to rest for a day and calcu...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 6 (of 11)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes are running out of water. The professor urges them to continue, but to survive, they must find a way to replenish their dwindling supplies....
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 5 (of 11)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes have found the crater and are ready to begin their descent to the centre of the Earth...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https:...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 4 (of 11)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Axel and Professor Lidenbrock are travelling to Snæfellsjökull with their guide, Hans, where they believe they will discover the gateway to the cent...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 3 (of 11)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We pick up our tale in Copenhagen, where Axel and Professor Lidenbrock are about to head to Iceland. They have followed the clues and are hoping to ...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 2 (of 11)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, our main characters Axel and his uncle, Professor Lidenbrock, discovered a coded message from a 16th-century alchemist, Arne Saknussemm. Ax...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Part 1 (of 11)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our next story has seen numerous adaptations, including films, plays, radio dramas, and even a theme park ride. 'Journey to the Centre of the E...
The Oversight
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our story this week is by Miles J Breuer, an American-Czech physician who wrote science fiction and short stories in his spare time. This story is t...
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 4 (of 4)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We rejoin Nathaniel in Australia, where he is excavating ancient ruins. He believes these ruins are the place where he was held captive during his per...
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 3 (of 4)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we learned more about our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, as he worked through what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. Piecing ...
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 2 (of 4)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we were introduced to our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who cannot remember what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. During th...
The Shadow Out of Time - Part 1 (of 4)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit one of our favorite authors, H.P. Lovecraft. In this story, Lovecraft delves into themes of psychological horror and the fragility of sanit...
The Ugly Duckling
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have an original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen: The Ugly Duckling. Was it inspired by the bullying Hans Christian Andersen faced ...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 13 (of 13)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Cavor's messages from the Moon continue. In his latest communication, he has revealed that he is set to meet the leader of the Selenites: the ...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 12 (of 13)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Dutch Scientist has contacted Mr Bedford: Mr Julius Wendigee, who claims he has received messages from Mr Cavor on the Moon. Mr Bedford is eager t...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 11 (of 13)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After finding the Sphere, Mr Bedford was unable to find Mr Cavour. Without knowing Mr Cavour's fate, Mr Bedford has left the moon. Now, all h...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 10 (of 13)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things aren’t looking good for our duo. Although they have managed to escape the Selenites, they still need to find the sphere to return to Earth. T...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 9 (of 13)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Bedford & Mr Cavour managed to escape the Selenites, but is their freedom going to be short-lived?You can support the channel via our Patreon: ...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 8 (of 13)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode, Mr. Cavor and Mr. Bedford tried to communicate with the Selenites, hoping to prove they, too, are intelligent beings. So fa...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 7 (of 13)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mysterious Selenites have captured Mr Bedford & Mr Cavor on the moon. How will they escape? You can support the channel via our Patreon: htt...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 6 (of 13)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, Mr Cavour and Mr Bedford found plant life on the surface of the moon. But lost the sphere in the course of their investigations...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 5 (of 13)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After surveying the surface of the Moon, Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have found living plants. The next logical step is to leave the sphere and investig...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 4 (of 13)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor have landed on the moon and are ready to explore...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewel...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 3 (of 13)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have set off on an adventure, heading to the moon in their spaceship...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 2 (of 13)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we were introduced to our main characters: the businessman Mr. Bedford and the scientist Mr. Cavor, who has invented a new anti-gravity mat...
The First Men in the Moon - Part 1 (of 13)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're starting a classic science fiction novel, "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells. It's not as well-known as We...
The Thing from Outside
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Tale was one of six stories to appear in the very first issue of 'Amazing Stories' magazine. In 1926 it was the first magazin...
Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales. Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folk...
Conan: Black Colossus - Part 2 (of 2)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the story of Black Colossus. Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela;...
Conan: Black Colossus - Part 1 (of 2)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the tales of Conan: Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard. This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becomin...
Rapunzel - Part 1 (of 1)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's tale is the fairy tale Rapunzel. Over time there have been several variations of this tale and it continues to be told with modern ...
Dracula - Part 20 (of 20)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode, Mina Harker's condition deteriorates but her connection to Dracula grows stonger. With little time left can our heroes i...
Dracula - Part 19 (of 20)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our penultimate episode of Dracula. All but one of the Count's boxes of soil have been destroyed. With Mina's life still in da...
Dracula - Part 18 (of 20)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time is running out for our heros. Mina has been bound to Dracula, they must find the remaining crates of soil before it's too late...Please su...
Dracula - Part 17 (of 20)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We pick up our tale with Dr Seaward who has been urgently called to Renfield whose behaviour continues to cause alarm. Back at our heros base Mina&a...
Dracula - Part 16 (of 20)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disturbing encounter with Renfield our heroes begin their for hunt Dracula...Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.pa...
Dracula - Part 15 (of 20)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes are now all together and their stories shared. What is next? And how does Renfield fit into everything that has happened?...Please supp...
Dracula - Part 14 (of 20)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Westenra is now at rest. The focus now turns to Count Dracula and how to stop him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https:/...
Dracula - Part 13 (of 20)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the last episode Van Helsing had managed to convince his friends to inspect Lucy's tomb after dark. What will they discover?...Pl...
Dracula - Part 12 (of 20)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Van Helsing has been gathering clues as to why/how Lucy died. And will anyone believe the connection he has made between Lucy's death and the c...
Dracula - Part 11 (of 20)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We rejoin our tale where preparations are underway for Lucy's funeral. But Van Helsing isn't convinced that this is the end...Please suppo...
Dracula - Part 10 (of 20)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last time our tale took a dramatic and fateful turn. Lucy's window has been smashed and her mother died from the shock. Will Van Helsing &...
Dracula - Part 9 (of 20)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy is under near constant supervision as her condition worsens. What more can Van Helsing & Dr Seward do to help?...Please support The Well To...
Dracula - Part 8 (of 20)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode we were introduced to the legendary Van Helsing. This week he travels to Whitby to help Dr Seward investigate Lucy's myster...
Dracula - Part 7 (of 20)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the last episode Mina had recevied word from Jonathon Harker. She has rushed to be by his side and is anxious to understand what happe...
Dracula - Part 6 (of 20)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The strange occurances keep mounting in Whitby. Why is Lucy sleep walking? What is causing Renfield to act so erratically? And where is Jonathon...
Dracula - Part 5 (of 20)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The week we remain in England and Mina Murray. Since arriving in Whitby to visit her old friend Lucy Westnera, there have been many tales of strange...
Dracula - Part 4 (of 20)
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Harker trapped in Count Dracula's castle the narrative moves to England and Jonathon Harker's love, Miss Mina Murray. Please support ...
Dracula - Part 3 (of 20)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Jonathon's encounter with the the three mysterious women and Count Dracula's intervention we are left wondering; is there a way out fo...
Dracula - Part 2 (of 20)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathon Harker is now within Count Dracula's home, free to roam the castle but unable to leave. His elusive host is nowhere to be seen during ...
Dracula - Part 1 (of 20)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Those of a faint heart beware, our new Tale is a dark fantasy and horror classic: 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. Tales of vampires weren&apos...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 12 (of 12)
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final journey to The Wind in the Willows. Mr Toad, The Badger, Ratty and Moley are reunited and are ready to reclaim Toad Hall. Will t...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 11 (of 12)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Toad is all washed up and ready to give up. Will he ever return to his normal life?! Never fear Ratty, Moley and friends are on hand to help......
The Wind in the Willows - Part 10 (of 12)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Mr Toad's great escape! Will he make it back to his beloved Toad Hall?...Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps su...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 9 (of 12)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After such an exciting time last week, we return to a slower pace by the river with Ratty and Moley.Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop h...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 8 (of 12)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Toad's obsession with motor cars continues. His latest adventure has landed him in jail. Has he finally learnt his lesson...?Books - (buyi...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 7 (of 12)
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we return to Ratty's house, where the seasons have rolled on, and the animals find themselves helping a fellow creature in trouble. Wi...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 6 (of 12)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we return to the riverbank in early summer. As promised Badger joins Ratty and Mole to help with Mr Toad's motor car obsession. Wil...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 5 (of 12)
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mole is now settled on the riverbank and is preparing to take a trip with Ratty home for Christmas. Unexpectedly Mole feels the pang for his old hom...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 4 (of 12)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Mole and Ratty were caught in a storm and now find themselves on Badger's doorstep. Will they receive a warm welcome after such a sno...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 3 (of 12)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we met the inimitable Mr Toad, whose current obsession is with his new motorcar. This week, Mole resolves to meet the Badger. What adventur...
The Wind in The Willows - Part 2 (of 12)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we met Mole who has moved to the peaceful riverbank and, with his new friend Ratty, is about to meet the most infamous toad of all time ...B...
The Wind in the Willows - Part 1 (of 12)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we begin a new Tale, Kenneth Grahame's family friendly classic 'The Wind in the Willows'. Grahame wrote these stories for h...
The Voice in the Night
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have a short story from master of gothic fantasy horror, William Hope Hodgson. Famous in his lifetime for his novels 'The House o...
The Happy Prince
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we return to one of the English language's wittiest writers, Oscar Wilde. We have already dipped into his 1880 short story collection ...
The Gift of the Magi
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the end of the Christmas season and the start of a New Year, we bring you this classic short story, 'The Gift of the Magi', by ...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 10 (of 10)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have reached the finale of Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' with a bumper episode. This week, our adventurers find thems...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 9 (of 10)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have the penultimate part of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. Our intrepid heroes are plotting their escape from the grip of ...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 8 (of 10)
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the Nautilus this week, where we are starting to learn more about the secretive Captain Nemo. What secrets will he reveal? And will he be...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 7 (of 10)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue with our fantastic Tale under the sea. So much has befallen our heroes so far, but what do we really know of the mysterious Cap...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 6 (of 10)
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly two months of captivity at sea aboard the Nautilus, our heroes are finally about to set foot on dry land. They have been given permissi...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 5 (of 10)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last time, our hero Professor Aronnax had the opportunity to walk on the ocean floor with Captain Nemo, showing that his captivity aboard the Nautilus...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 4 (of 10)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes are now aboard the mighty Nautilus, prisoners with no means of escape, but afforded the opportunity to come and go as they please. Captain ...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 3 (of 10)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, our heroes Professor Aronnax, his manservant Conseil, and master harpooner Ned Land found themselves captured and brought aboard a mysterio...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 2 (of 10)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we began our voyage '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' with our narrator, Professor Pierre Aronnax, chasing what he suspects is an un...
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Part 1 (of 10)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We embark on an epic voyage with this week's Tale, plunging "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" by master of early sci-fi, Jules Verne. Th...
Hansel and Gretel
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have a classic fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm, 'Hansel and Gretel.' As with many of Grimm's fairy tales, this story m...
Conan: Rogues in the House - Part 2 (of 2)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we left Murilo, a nobleman, running into a problem. He planned to free Conan, and bargained with him to rid him of the Red Priest, Nabonidu...
Conan: Rogues in the House - Part 1 (of 2)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return this week with another visit to the Hyborian Age with a Conan Tale from Robert E. Howard. 'Rogues in the House' is earlier in Cona...
The Marvelous Land of Oz - Part 5 (of 5)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week brings us the finale of 'The Marvelous Land of Oz' by L. Frank Baum.Our heroes are stuck in a jackdaw nest, but they have a plan t...
The Marvelous Land of Oz - Part 4 (of 5)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Oz again this week, where Tip has amassed quite a group to challenge the invaders for the Scarecrow's crown. Mombie, the cruel wit...
The Marvelous Land of Oz - Part 3 (of 5)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Oz this week, where our heroes have been driven out of the Emerald City by an army of girls who have deposed the king, our old friend, th...
The Marvelous Land of Oz - Part 2 (of 5)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we began our second journey into the Marvelous Land of Oz, and met Tip and his inadvertent companion, Jack Pumpkinhead. These characters ma...
The Marvelous Land of Oz - Part 1 (of 5)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week brings us another Tale, and magical sequel, "The Marvelous Land of Oz," by L. Frank Baum. Having written "The Wizard of Oz,&q...
The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Part 3 (of 3)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our protagonist has been learning of some terrible events that, if town drunkard Zadok Allen is to be believed, explain some of the strange goings-on ...