Murder. Love. Horror. Suspense. Passion. Betrayal. Suspicion. Revenge. All this and much more in the most amazing short stores ever written -- each one just 55 words long!

Consider for a moment 55 words. It's an absurdly tiny number. No, it's an impossibly tiny number. It's what O.Henry might have conjured if he'd only had the back of a business card to write upon. You'll find murder and suspense, horror and intrigue, love and betrayal, plus distant worlds and inner demons. All in a measly 55 words.

This package (obviously unabridged!) demands instant listening. Stories of 55 words' length! What a literary challenge to present both plot and characters with ultimate conciseness. The three excellent readers attest admirably that it can be done, and with style. 55 words do indeed a story make, just as this review is composed of 55 words. -- Kliatt

As spoken audio, this tape demonstrates the creative possibility of the medium. -- Publishers Weekly

Listen & Live Audio has released a great road cassette...Like airline peanuts, try to 'eat' just one. -- Playboy

Readers: Alyssa Bresnahan, Laura Hamilton, Jeff Woodman, Frank Muller, Suzanne Toren and Kathy Garver.

Alyssa Bresnahan has been named one of Audiofile Magazine's Golden Voices of 1999. Her stage credits include MacBeth at the Classic Stage Company and Hedda Galer at the Hudson Guild Theater. She has narrated more than 50 audiobooks.