The Old Man reads a story that includes a crooked card game, a reliable partner, an unexpected wild card.

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The Old Man reads a story that includes the pursuit of romance, perceived shortcomings, and some mad science.

Looking for our theme song? It's "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear this song and other work at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes industrious children, eager visitors and a minor deception.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes the mysteries of xenobiology, an investment, and Alice.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

Advisory: This story, written in 1952, contains a brief depiction of domestic violence.

In celebration of the Halloween season, here is Part 1 of our 2-part Margaret St. Clair spooky double feature. Today, the Old Man reads a story that includes trouble with the boss, a dinner party, and Marta.

Our theme song is The Universe Speaks by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost.

The Old Man reads a story that contains space exploration, an idyllic planet, and a very unfortunate punchline.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes pest control, expert assistance, and the gentle cry of a dove.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more by Arthur at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes a diplomatic mission, interstellar travel, and a cat.

This one was written by a team comprised of Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg, writing as Alexander Blade.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes suspicious activities, unbelievable circumstances, and truth that is as strange as fiction.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost

The Old Man reads a story that includes exploration, the threat of interglactic war, and the dangers of making assumptions.

Our theme song is "The Universe Speaks" by Arthur Vyncke. You can hear more at soundcloud.com/arthurvost