The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

Sometimes titled “The Diamond Necklace” this story is a 3,000 word short story that is often upheld as a tale at, or very near, the pinnacle of ironic fiction. Guy de Maupassant’s short story La Parure is usually given the… Read moreThe Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

A Piece Of String by Guy de Maupassant (as read by Stefan Rudnicki)

Here’s a really thoughtful short crime story that I think my Catholic friends will especially enjoy (it’s good and it’s pretty hard to find a good audio edition). Though some have classified it as humorous it has plenty of depth… Read moreA Piece Of String by Guy de Maupassant (as read by Stefan Rudnicki)

Five Free Favourites #5

Hi! I’m Rich, a videogame maker, musician and composer. I’ve done audio work of one kind or another for more years than I care to count (I’m actually over 400 years old -it’s a rare condition). In 2001, I co-founded… Read moreFive Free Favourites #5