Twelve Stories and a Dream

A brand new collection of thirteen short stories by the master of supernatural suspense and thrillers, exploring science fiction and fantasy themes. All of the stories in this volume follow a simple and classic pattern: Exposition, conflict, resolution. Because of the short story format, there is not much room for complication or denouement, so these stories by nature are simpler than some of Wells’ other work, and therefore will keep the listener entertained and engrossed!

Included in this collection are:


- Filmer
- The Magic Shop
- The Valley of Spiders
- The Truth About Pyecraft
- Mr Skelmersdale in Fairyland
- The Inexperienced Ghost
- Jimmy Goggles the God
- The New Accelerator
- Mr Ledbetter’s Vacation
- The Stolen Body
- Mr Brishner’s Treasure
- Miss Winchelsea’s Heart
- A Dream of Armageddon

About The Reader

John Banks is one of the UK’s most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor.

About The Author 

Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the “father of science fiction.” His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions.