Short Story Theater

A lesson in Italian cooking, contract killing, and Boston's North End in the distant 1950s.

A dramatized look at the unexpectly troubled life of young Jesus, as he he tries to juggle his divinity and his humanity. A mysterious comrade arrives in time to close the rift developing between Jesus and his eartly parents.

From the book, Ghosts of Cape Cod, comes the story of an abandoned highway and a most unlikely love story. Ah-soo sang in a voice that made angels hark, but had a face that looked like wooden bark. How she found eternal love, you'll discover in the dramatized version of The Talented and Ugly Ah-soo.

In this tale, there is no suspense, and no mystery except perhaps for the mystery of life for a boy who lived in the only house in town, without a single modern convenience. Travel back to 1949 and walk for a bit in the shoes of the boy who lived in The House With No Electricity.

In Boston It's 25 Cents, takes you on an insider's tour of the city - Boston as it is today, and as it was in the golden era of the 1960s. The author claims that most of the story, centering around the town's most famous nightspot, and the stars that played there, is true. Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Judy Garland have prominent roles; in addition to a few people you've never heard of. It was...

In the vast wilderness of the Allagash in Northern Maine, the forests have changed little since Columbus stumbled upon America some 400 years ago. Follow Francois Joubert as he battles to make a life in a place where snow is counted in yards and the record low temperature is 50 below zero. Francois finds love and happiness, only to suffer a devastating loss. He tries to fight back, but ends up bei...

The Super Rich of America live on a group of Islands collectively called Cape Cod. As a decades long resident, I met some members of the 'elite', and can tell you that though I fabricated this tale, it may be based upon fact. For it is a fact, that on Cape Cod, and elsewhere, the rules of life are different for the entitled. (Bill Russo 12/22/2019)

The lights have gone out and you're the only person in a lonely trucking terminal - or are you alone? There's a knocking coming from a locked, box-truck. Do you dare to let out the Jack in the Box?

Even as the cinders from the rubble of the decimated twin towers were still burning the eyes and lungs of the first responders to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, tens of thousands of young Americans were running to their local Military Recruiters to defend the nation. This is the amazing story of one of those soldiers - a reluctant warrior, facing a Court-martial that could result in him...

A 15 minute dramatization set on Christmas Day in 1776: A family hopes for a safe return of 'Father' who's a soldier in George Washington's ragged army, poised to fight the Battle of Trenton - a small engagement that had big meaning for the 13 Colonies.

Travel back to 1904 when a blizzard as bad as the Notheast Blizzard of 1978, traps the Barnes family in their log cabin on the prairie. Mrs. Barnes and her three small children are fighting a tense battle against the elements on Christmas Eve, hoping somehow that Mr. Barnes can somehow make it through the storm and reach home safely.

From Christmas Classics Refreshed, Here's the old poem, 'The Night Before Christmas', with a new ending - the 'Night After Christmas'. It's a short, five minute fanciful ride, back to the days of our youth when all things were possible.

The sad and true story of Ann Hodges, the only person in the entire history of the world to be hit by a chunk of rock from outer space. A 20 minute, fully dramatized prouduction that will take you back to that horrible day in November 1954, when the Sky Fell on Alabama.

They leave a dying planet to conquor a new world. Things don't go as planned. But there may be one last chance for humanity.

Episode 12 of Season One of Short Story Theater drops today. Ten Dollars on the Nose is the true story (mostly) of a time when honest, hardworking, hometown Knights of the Neighborhood ran the gambling business in the U.S., not the crooked politicians. The local police looked the other way when the noble bookie made his daily rounds - except for this one lousy cop on Cape Cod! Listen for FREE - to...

Constitution Day. Except for a few towns on Cape Cod, it is a little celebrated holiday. But on September 17th, 2019, Constitution Day marked the first stages of construction of 'The New Earth'.

A charasmatic old man has all of Cape Cod under his spell, but the wiley Dot to Dot Detective has some doubts about the great orator.

The 'Black Flash' also known as the Demon of the Dunes terrorized Cape Cod for years. He had amazing powers and seemed unstoppable until........

On Cape Cod, a crazed killer is matching his murder weapon to people's names. Mr. Hammer was bludgeoned to death with a hammer, John Roper was hanged with a rope. Among those In grave danger are Mr. Gunn, Miss Nail, and anybody named Smith or Wesson.

Karma is a dish best served to the most annoying, pompous, and evil people we meet on the bumpy pathways of life. But sometimes Karma needs a little help. Enter, The Little Girl From Provincetown.

Some may wish every day to be Halloween. Here's the tale of one man who wishes every day was not Halloween!

In the 48 contiguous United States, there exist even today, towns where there is no cell service, no internet, and no cable television. These villages often cling to Wild West values, as shown in this episode of Short Story Theater..a brief peek into a place where the present and the past merge in an uneasy harmony.

There is a chamber in the mind of every person where they try to hide their deepest, darkest secrets. In some individuals this little compartment becomes a foul and festering cesspool that leads them to self destruction. For others, like the man in this tale, the secrets remain hidden to everyone - even himself.

You've undoubtedly heard of Johnny Walker - but there's another Johnny Walker you may be interested in. You know the one that's for sipping, but our John Walker is for inspiration. He's long forgotten but perhaps should be as well known as Abe Lincoln, and for the same reasons.

A fast running river divides the United States and Canada at the Northernmost Border Station, in the State of Maine. On a frigid New Year's Eve, with the wind howlilng, and the temperature far below zero, two border patrol agents are shocked when they see a line of strange travelers walking across the international bridge. Some are dressed for summer, all appear to be strange or deranged......