Audiobooks by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein: Retold for Young Readers

"A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author. 'I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation...' Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child. Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy."

Lucy Strange, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Lucy Strange (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into the golden age of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10. Featuring more than 25 hours of classic science fiction, this extraordinary collection brings together fifty unforgettable tales from the visionary authors who helped shape one of the world’s most beloved genres. Blast off on daring space missions, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, unravel cosmic mysteries and witness astonishing scientific discoveries. Every story offers a new adventure filled with imagination, suspense and unforgettable ideas that have stood the test of time. This anthology features legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Robert Bloch, Harry Harrison, H. P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley, alongside many remarkable writers whose stories deserve to be rediscovered by a new generation of science fiction fans. Inside you’ll discover thrilling space adventures, strange creatures, unforgettable first-contact encounters, ingenious inventions, thought-provoking moral dilemmas and atmospheric tales that continue to captivate readers and listeners decades after they were first written. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic science fiction or exploring these timeless stories for the first time, each adventure stands on its own while together creating an unforgettable journey through vintage science fiction’s most imaginative era. Rediscover why these classics continue to inspire. Fifty stories. More than 25 hours of unforgettable adventures. Endless imagination awaits in 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10."

A. E. van Vogt, A. H. Gibson, Alfred Bester, Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Beta McGavin, Brian W. Aldiss, Clark Ashton Smith, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Gene L. Henderson, H. F. Arnold, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Jack Sharkey, Jack Williamson, James Blish, James S. Bell, John W. Campbell Jr., Manly Wade Wellman, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, Victoria Lincoln, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 23 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Mary Shelley, Nelson S. Bond, Edward Page Mitchell,Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard and more: Adventures, Mysteries, and Imagination Beyond the Stars

"Vintage Sci-Fi 23 — Twenty-One Classic Science Fiction Short Stories Step back into the golden age of imagination — where explorers touched distant worlds, machines challenged humanity, and the impossible felt within reach. Vintage Sci-Fi 23 brings together twenty-one powerful tales from legendary voices who shaped the genre and inspired generations. This remarkable collection spans eerie mysteries, bold ideas, and breathtaking adventure. Travel across alien landscapes, witness strange experiments, and encounter forces far beyond human control. Discover pioneers such as Mary Shelley, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, and more — authors whose visions helped define what science fiction could be. These stories remind us why classic sci-fi endures: curiosity, danger, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown. - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard - Transformation by Mary Shelley - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Other One by A. H. Gibson - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Holes by Michael Shaara - Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr. - The Homesteader by James Blish - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock"

A. H. Gibson, Arthur C. Clarke, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Jack Williamson, James Blish, John W. Campbell, Jr., Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Transformation: A Monster Took His Skin — and His Life

"Transformation is a Gothic short story by Mary Shelley that explores pride, temptation, and the dangerous bargains people make with themselves. It follows Guido, a young man undone by arrogance, who encounters a grotesque dwarf offering him a terrible trade — one that will give him power and revenge at the cost of his very identity. The tale blends moral fable with supernatural unease, showing how a single reckless choice can unmake a life. Shelley uses atmosphere, confession, and shifting identity rather than overt horror, creating a story that feels more like a warning whispered from experience. Though brief, Transformation carries the same concerns that run through Shelley’s larger work: the fragility of the self, the consequences of unchecked impulses, and the thin line between the human and the monstrous. Its power comes not from shock but from recognition — the sense that Guido’s downfall begins inside him, long before the supernatural enters the room. Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist and essayist best known as the author of Frankenstein, a book that helped shape both science fiction and modern horror. The daughter of philosophers Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, she grew up among writers and radicals, later traveling through Europe with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Across her novels, short stories, and journals, she explored grief, ambition, invention, and moral responsibility. Works like The Last Man, Mathilda, and Transformation show the breadth of her voice beyond Frankenstein. Shelley wrote in a time when women authors were often dismissed, yet her ideas outlived the age that doubted her. Today she is regarded as one of the foundational figures of speculative literature."

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 416 thru 420: Five Golden-Age Visions Of Altered Flesh, Fatal Allure, Merciless Worlds, And The Dangerous Urge To Rewrite Destiny

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 416 thru 420 - Five Golden-Age Visions Of Altered Flesh, Fatal Allure, Merciless Worlds, And The Dangerous Urge To Rewrite Destiny - Transformation by Mary Shelley - The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - A World To Die For by Sam Carson"

Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Harold Lawlor, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Sam Carson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Relive the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9. Featuring more than 27 hours of unforgettable storytelling, this remarkable collection brings together fifty timeless tales from the authors whose imagination helped define the genre. Journey to distant worlds, uncover ancient mysteries, encounter extraordinary beings and explore futures filled with astonishing discoveries. These classic stories remain as engaging and thought-provoking today as when they first captivated readers, combining unforgettable adventures with ideas that continue to inspire generations. This outstanding anthology features works by legendary authors including H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Damon Knight, Nelson S. Bond, Mary Shelley, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, E. E. “Doc” Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Tevis, Arthur C. Clarke, Hal Clement, A. Bertram Chandler, Stephen Bartholomew, Robert Silverberg, Randall Garrett, Jack Vance, Murray Leinster, Jack Williamson, Sam Carson, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, James R. Adams, Algis Budrys, Clare Winger Harris, Edwin Baird, H. Bedford-Jones, Frank Belknap Long, William Morrison, Paul Ernst, W. L. Alden, Harold Lawlor, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz, J. T. McIntosh, Bryce Walton, William F. Nolan, Lucius Daniel, Robert Wicks, Michael Shaara and Alfred Coppel. Whether you’re rediscovering beloved classics or experiencing these pioneering authors for the first time, this collection delivers an extraordinary variety of vintage science fiction filled with imagination, suspense and timeless storytelling. Travel beyond the impossible and experience 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9 again and again."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Bryce Walton, C.S. Lewis, Clare Winger Harris, Damon Knight, E.E. 'Doc' Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Edwin Baird, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, H. Bedford–Jones, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harold Lawlor, J. T. McIntosh, Jack London, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, James R. Adams, Lucius Daniel, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Paul Ernst, Randall Garrett, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Sam Carson, Stanton A. Coblentz, Stephen Bartholomew, W. L. Alden, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Frankenstein

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. First published in 1818, Frankenstein is Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking masterpiece that gave birth to modern science fiction and remains one of the most haunting explorations of creation, ambition, and responsibility in literature. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but reckless scientist who, driven by a desire to unlock the secrets of life, creates a living being from assembled body parts. Horrified by what he has unleashed, Frankenstein abandons his creation, setting into motion a tragic tale of revenge, isolation, and the desperate search for acceptance. Told through layered narratives and shifting perspectives, Frankenstein examines timeless questions: What does it mean to be human? Where is the line between scientific progress and hubris? And what are the consequences of playing God? Shelley’s work is not just a gothic horror tale but a profound meditation on love, loneliness, and the destructive power of unchecked ambition. This audiobook edition brings Shelley’s elegant prose and eerie atmosphere to life, immersing listeners in stormy landscapes, dark laboratories, and the tortured minds of both creator and creation. Perfect for fans of gothic horror, classic literature, and philosophical drama, Frankenstein is more than a story of monster and maker—it is a timeless cautionary tale that continues to resonate two centuries after its creation."

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Digital Voice George E (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 426 thru 430 - Four Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s and one from 1833: Cosmic Curiosities: Classic Sci-Fi Visions of Madness, Mutation, and the Unknown

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 426 thru 430 - Four Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s and one from 1833 - The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells - The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris - The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley - Con-Fen by James R. Adams "

Basil Wells, Clare Winger Harris, James R. Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 20 - 21 Science Fiction Classics from H. P. Lovecraft, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, Nelson S. Bond, EE Doc Smith and more: Legendary Authors, Lost Worlds, and Unforgettable Journeys Through Time and Space

"Vintage Sci-Fi 20 - 21 Science Fiction Classics from H. P. Lovecraft, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, Nelson S. Bond, EE Doc Smith and more - The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson - Con-Fen by James R. Adams - Infiltration by Algis Budrys - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft - The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley - The Artificial Man by Clare Winger Harris - The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis - Anton’s Last Dream by Edwin Baird  - An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison - The Thing in the Trunk by Paul Ernst  - The Volcanic Valve by W. L. Alden - The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor - Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox  - Robot Nemesis by E.E. 'Doc' Smith"

Algis Budrys, Arthur Jean Cox, C.S. Lewis, Clare Winger Harris, E.E. 'Doc' Smith, Edwin Baird, Frank Belknap Long, Gordon R. Dickson, H. Bedford–Jones, H.P. Lovecraft, Harold Lawlor, James R. Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Nelson S. Bond, Paul Ernst, Ray Bradbury, W. L. Alden, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Invisible Girl: She Vanished into Legend—Until Love Brought Her Back

"The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley Mary Shelley is widely considered the mother of science fiction, and with good reason. Her 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is often cited as the first true science fiction story. It blends science, imagination, and moral inquiry in a way that was unprecedented at the time. Set on the Welsh coast, The Invisible Girl is a Gothic romantic tale framed by a story-within-a-story structure. The narrator recounts a mysterious legend told by a local nobleman about a seemingly haunted tower on the cliffs. According to the tale, a young woman named Rosina, once believed to have disappeared or died, had lived secretly in the tower and become known to locals as “the invisible girl.” Rosina had been in love with Henry, the son of the nobleman, but due to class differences and misunderstandings, she was cast out and presumed lost. Rather than leaving the area, she secretly took refuge in the abandoned tower, living in solitude and becoming a figure of myth. Eventually, her true identity was discovered, and the lovers were joyfully reunited."

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Tomorrow Belonged to Her: Classic Science Fiction Written by Women

"Science fiction has always belonged to bold imaginations—and many of the boldest belonged to women whose stories helped shape the genre from its earliest days. Tomorrow Belonged to Her brings together eighteen classic science fiction stories written by remarkable women whose ideas continue to inspire readers decades later. These pioneering authors explored distant worlds, impossible inventions, alien encounters, time travel, and the mysteries of human nature long before science fiction became a worldwide phenomenon. This extraordinary collection features The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley, Time Enough at Last and Homesick by Lynn Venable, The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, The Most Sentimental Man and The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith, All Cats Are Gray and The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton, The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson, Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean, and unforgettable stories by Miriam Allen DeFord, Gerda Rhoads, Dorothy Quick, and Francis Stevens. From lonely frontiers and distant planets to timeless questions about love, identity, sacrifice, and survival, these stories demonstrate the extraordinary range of voices that helped define classic science fiction. Some are adventurous, others humorous, suspenseful, or deeply thought-provoking—but each offers a unique vision of tomorrow. Tomorrow Belonged to Her is more than a collection of great stories. It’s a celebration of the women whose imagination, creativity, and storytelling helped build the foundation of classic science fiction. Discover eighteen unforgettable adventures from the writers who proved that the future has always belonged to those bold enough to imagine it first."

Andre Norton, Dorothy Quick, Evelyn E. Smith, Francis Stevens, Gerda Rhoads, Katherine MacLean, Leigh Brackett, Lynn Venable, Margaret St. Clair, Mary Carlson, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Miriam Allen DeFord (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Stories About Imagination & Dreams

"The world inside your mind where anything is possible .It is a common quality amongst us that we all have imagination and dreams. These are positives with which to embrace life and move forward. Unfortunately, our classic literary scribes including Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Arthur Conan Doyle, Virginia Woolf and a host of others also bring forth narratives which not only include a darker, more venal side but those of a lighter flavour. 1 - Stories about Imagination and Dreams - An Introduction2 - The Horla by Guy De Maupassant3 - The Sphinx by Edgar Allan Poe4 - The Kiss by Anton Chekhov5 - The Dream by O Henry6 - An Unwritten Novel by Virginia Woolf7 - The Dream Woman by Wilkie Collins8 - The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin9 - The Dream by Mary Shelley10 - A Dream of Wild Bees by Olive Schreiner11 - Angele Au Couvent by Mary Butts12 - The Coffin Maker by Alexander Pushkin13 - The Art of BookMaking by Washington Irving14 - Plato's Dream by Voltaire15 - Sredni Vashtar by Saki16 - The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostovesky17 - A Bread and Butter Miss by Saki18 - Polaris by H P Lovecraft19 - The Ghostly Kiss by Lafcadio Hearn20 - The Looking Glass by Anton Chekhov21 - The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet22 - Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf23 - The Great Good Place by Henry James24 - The Leather Funnel by Arthur Conan Doyle25 - A Dream of Armageddon - Part 1 by H G Wells26 - A Dream of Armageddon - Part 2 by H G Wells"

Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Edgar Allan Poe, Fyodor Dostovesky, Guy De Maupassant, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Henry James, Hume Nisbet, Lafcadio Hearn, Mary Butts, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, O Henry, Olive Schreiner, Saki, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Virginia Woolf, Voltaire, Washington Irving, Wilkie Collins (Author), Eric Meyers, Ian Holm, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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