The Well Told Tale

Last week, we learned more about our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, as he worked through what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. Piecing it all together from his dreams and accounts of o…

Last week, we were introduced to our protagonist, Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who cannot remember what happened to him between 1908 and 1913. During that time, it appears he was overtaken by another p…

We revisit one of our favorite authors, H.P. Lovecraft. In this story, Lovecraft delves into themes of psychological horror and the fragility of sanity. Influenced by the film Berkeley Square, Lovecr…

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 as a child, or by his discovery that he was the i…

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 Grand Lunar. Will this be the last time we hear from h…

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 to find out what happened to Cavor...

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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 he needs to do is figure out how to land the Sphere on Ea…

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. They have split up in hopes of locating the sphere b…

Mr Bedford & Mr Cavour managed to escape the Selenites, but is their freedom going to be short-lived?

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In our previous episode, Mr. Cavor and Mr. Bedford tried to communicate with the Selenites, hoping to prove they, too, are intelligent beings.  So far, their efforts have been unsuccesssful. However,…

The mysterious Selenites have captured Mr Bedford & Mr Cavor on the moon.  How will they escape?

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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.  What other surprises does the moon hold for our…

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 investigate, but are they ready?

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Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor have landed on the moon and are ready to explore...

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Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have set off on an adventure, heading to the moon in their spaceship...

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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 material called "Cavorite." Mr. Bedford believes tha…

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 Wells' other works, but it's equally important. This book seems to be i…

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 magazine devoted to science fiction.

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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 folktale with roman and greek traditions.

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We continue the story of Black Colossus.  Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela; who has enlisted Conan to lead her army against N…