In this story by acclaimed science fiction author Philip K. Dick, the author behind last season's "Therein Lies the Wub", a man in 1950s middle America emerges from working in his basement all day to find something horrifying in the center of town, but the strangest thing? No one seems to have a problem with it but him. ----- Sponsors! A massive thanks to Audible for sponsoring us this week. As you know, you can listen to a great story anywhere, and Audible lets you do just that. Go to http://audible.com/fictional or text FICTIONAL to 500-500 to subscribe today and get your first audio book free. You know who loves BarkBox? Abbie, our mini dachshund loves BarkBox. Seriously, check it out here. If you're looking for more ways to treat your pup, try BarkBox. Even better, if you sign up for a 6- or 12-month plan, you get a free month. Just go to http://www.barkbox.com/fictional ----- Music: "Cicle Deserrat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cicle Vascule" by Blue Dot Sessions "Headway" by Kai Engel "Slum Canto" by Kai Engel "Verdigris" by Blue Dot Sessions "Willow Belle" by Blue Dot Sessions

Philip K. Dick: Look Alive

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Dr. Freddie Drummond is in a great position: a fulfilling job, a wonderful fiancée, and the respect of titans of industry. So...why is he going out at night, living a double life? Today's story was based on "South of the Slot" by Jack London.

Jack London: The You You Are

Someday Henry Bemis is going to do it. Sometime he is going to go to that wonderful, glorious place and live the life of his dreams. The place? Well, the public library, of course. But...today is not that day. -- Today's episode was inspired by "Time Enough at Last" by Lynn Venable.

Time Enough at Last: One for the Books

What happens when your nose leaves your face...and starts living a better life than you? Today's episode was adapted from the story "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol. You can find the full text here. -- Looking for something else to listen to? Check out Best of the Worst! It used to be a segment on this show. Now it's a weekly mini-cast. https://www.nextpod.com/botw-subscribe

Nikolai Gogol: Nose Goes

You receive a letter from an old friend. He isn't doing well. He invites you to visit him at his house. His house...that's eating him whole. Today's episode was inspired by "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.  

Edgar Allan Poe: Comorbid

Two men, a servant and his master, take a drive on a snowy evening. The experience will forever alter both of their lives. Adapted from "Master and Man" by Leo Tolstoy. -- If it sounds like it would be your thing, check out Mitos y Leyendas, Myths and Legends in Spanish! https://myths.link/mitos  

Philip K. Dick: Look Alive

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