Tonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective. Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me.  <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5666846">Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon!</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective. Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective. Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. ------- Should you wish to support Tales by the Fireside, please feel free to head to www.talesbythefireside.com/support, or tell your friends about the show. Everything you do and everyone you tell, really does mean the world to me.&nbsp; <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5666846" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon!</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tales for Adults - The Star

Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. - Check out our website for to listen to all the episodes and join the mailing-list: <a href="www.talesbythefireside.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.talesbythefireside.com</a> - Support the show - <a href="www.talesbythefireside.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.talesbythefireside.com/support</a> - All Tales told are with the express permission of the rights holders or are in the public domain. <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5666846">Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon!</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. - Check out our website for to listen to all the episodes and join the mailing-list: www.talesbythefireside.com - Support the show - www.talesbythefireside.com/support - All Tales told are with the express permission of the rights holders or are in the public domain. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. - Check out our website for to listen to all the episodes and join the mailing-list: <a href="www.talesbythefireside.com " rel="noopener noreferrer">www.talesbythefireside.com</a> - Support the show - <a href="www.talesbythefireside.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.talesbythefireside.com/support</a> - All Tales told are with the express permission of the rights holders or are in the public domain. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5666846" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon!</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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