KEN'S DAY and BREAKING TRAINING by ZANE GREY

In this classic O.Henry short story, a second accountant in a small hardware store finds he has a talent for writing things that make people smile, He is soon selling his humorous writings to magazines, and one offers him a high paying job. But soon he begins running out of inspiration and finds himself chasing friends and family for funny quips-and things go downhill from there.  Get all of our shows at one website:WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM   REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of how the Jack O' Lantern got its name. SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume enhancement) and support us at Patreon today! Here;s the link:  https://www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork\ YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! C  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A powerful and cruel Archbishop traveling with a 12 man escort is returning home after demanding allegiance from smaller fiefdoms in the region when he is suddenly surrounded by a force twice his size and given an invitation to dine with the female ruler of a castle he has not yet conquered, thinking she will be an easy victory.   Check out all of our podcasts and their episodes at www.bestof1001.com.

"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (pt 2):The thrilling conclusion to Richard Connell's popular short story The Most Dangerous Game pits John Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York, as the prey of a mad Russian general who is hunting him to kill for sport.   Music by Mattia Cupelli Dark Mysteric Ambient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 1001 Classic Short Stories Flashback: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: In this classic short story by Richard Connell, a big game hunter finds himself the unwilling prey of a Russian killer who kills men for sport.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear.  He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head.  When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret.  

The final game is against Place, but this time it's s a home game. After the game, team gathers for one last meeting before everyone heads home for the summer.  

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was an English writer. She is known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives Hercule Pourot and Miss Marple.   The Guiness Book of World Records lists her as the best selling author in history, with 66 novels and 14 huge short story collections.  CHECK OUT ALL OUR EPISODES AT 11  PODCASTS AT WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A humurous tale about a young New York City girl and her best best friend who both idolize a visiting French Tenor and cleverly hatch a plan for one of them to serve as his housemaid so she can meet her idol in person. H.C. Bunner at his best. 

Ken Ward pitches against the best team in their conference- Place- and its a nail-biter all the way.