This story is only available here during the holidays, but can be heard year-round at Season's Readings, a part of Short Storyverses at <a href="https://open.acast.com/shortstoryverses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shortstoryverses.com</a> When does the end justify the means and who gets to decide? One person's definition of morality may not be shared by others.We are expanding our universe of short story podcasts on our new podcast channel, <a href="ShortStoryVerses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Short StoryVerses</a>. Listen to some of Don's new, original short stories on the "New Tales Told" podcast. Look it up on your favorite podcast player.<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.

This story is only available here during the holidays, but can be heard year-round at Season's Readings, a part of Short Storyverses at shortstoryverses.com When does the end justify the means and who gets to decide? One person's definition of morality may not be shared by others. We are expanding our universe of short story podcasts on our new podcast channel, Short StoryVerses. Listen to some of Don's new, original short stories on the "New Tales Told" podcast. Look it up on your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This story is only available here during the holidays, but can be heard year-round at Season's Readings, a part of Short Storyverses at <a href="https://open.acast.com/shortstoryverses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">shortstoryverses.com</a> When does the end justify the means and who gets to decide? One person's definition of morality may not be shared by others.We are expanding our universe of short story podcasts on our new podcast channel, <a href="ShortStoryVerses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Short StoryVerses</a>. Listen to some of Don's new, original short stories on the "New Tales Told" podcast. Look it up on your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Gospel According to Joan by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week.&nbsp;From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of&nbsp;Short Storyverses&nbsp;(<a href="shortstoryverses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shortstoryverses.com</a>), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore&nbsp;New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics;&nbsp;Season’s Readings&nbsp;to brighten your holidays any time of year;&nbsp;FRIGHTLY!&nbsp;for tales of terror; and&nbsp;Readastorus for for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts. <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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Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics; Season’s Readings to brighten your holidays any time of year; FRIGHTLY! for tales of terror; and Readastorus for for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week.&nbsp;From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life. Litreading is part of&nbsp;Short Storyverses&nbsp;(<a href="shortstoryverses.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">shortstoryverses.com</a>), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore&nbsp;New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics;&nbsp;Season’s Readings&nbsp;to brighten your holidays any time of year;&nbsp;FRIGHTLY!&nbsp;for tales of terror; and&nbsp;Readastorus for for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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