We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Tonight, we’ll read a short story by H.G. Wells in 1897 titled “The Crystal Egg”. The story tells of a shop owner, named Mr. Cave, who finds a strange crystal egg that serves as a window into the planet Mars. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to snoozecast.com/plus.

This is the fifth time H.G. Wells has been featured on Snoozecast. If you enjoy this story, be sure to look for “The Time Machine”, The Island of Dr. Moreau, “The Wonderful Visit”, and “The Invisible Man.

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