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The Answer - sf68 (Philip Wylie)

Scientists from the U.S. and the Soviet Union push the boundaries of nuclear weaponry, racing to test ever-more powerful bombs despite mounting public dissent .
 In the aftermath of one of these tests, the bodies of two ethereal “angels” are discovered in a remote ocean region—cryptic signs that something beyond human control has been unleashed .

A Sound of Thunder - sf68 (Ray Bradbury)

In the year 2055, Time Safari, Inc. offers dinosaur-hunting expeditions with strict rules: clients must stay on a floating path and only shoot pre-selected prey that would soon die naturally, minimizing disruption to the timeline

Wanted In Surgery -sf68 (Harlan Ellison)

In a near-future society, healthcare is almost entirely robotic. Human surgeons have been relegated to assistant roles while advanced surgical robots perform the majority of procedures.
Dr. Zane  suspects that robots are making life-and-death choices—prioritising efficiency or profit over patients' well-being. Determined, he launches a rebellion aimed at exposing and disrupting their control.

Andover And The Android - sf68 (Kate Wilhelm)

A young, confirmed bachelor and high-flying corporate executive named Andover.
 His company will only consider him for the presidency if he’s married—something he finds both irrelevant and intrusive, rather than compromise his lifestyle, Andover blackmails a robotics engineer into creating a custom android companion designed to pass as a “wife.”

The Death Dust - sf68 (Frank Harvey)

Mission to the MoonA crew aboard a 1960s-style lunar spacecraft is on the verge of history—the first manned Moon landing. As they descend toward the surface of Mare Imbrium, they encounter a deadly layer of mysterious lunar dust.

Last Rites - sf68 (Charles Beaumont)

  Father Courtney, a Catholic priest, is summoned to the bedside of his dying lifelong friend — George Donovan — who repeatedly requests confession and absolution on his deathbed. 
The story unfolds through flashbacks as George recounts his involvement in a clandestine experiment where scientists created an artificial being with human-like consciousness. This "thinking machine" experiences emotions, senses pleasure, and questions its own existence. 
 Father Courtney struggles with reconciling his theological beliefs against George’s claims — that this artificial being thinks, feels, and even possesses a soul. As a priest, Courtney believes true consciousness is spiritual and cannot be manufactured.

On A Country Road - Suspense (Listener Request Terri Darwin Aust)

A married couple, David (often played by Cary Grant) and Dorothy, are driving through a fierce rainstorm along an isolated country road. Their car runs low on fuel, forcing them to pull over and take a risky shortcut to avoid getting stranded 
As they stop, ominous noises begin in the surrounding darkness—a tension-building hallmark of Suspense productions . Soon, they realize their true peril: a deranged killer has recently escaped from a nearby mental institution after slaughtering medical staff with a cleaver.

Blood Countess - Nightfall Part 2of 2

Elisabeth Bathory's rituals intensify.Having kidnapped and tortured several village girls in Part 1, she furthers her obsession with dark magic and blood in her relentless effort to resurrect her husband.

Blood Countess - Nightfall Part 1of 2

The story opens with the recent death of Count Ferencz Báthory, Elisabeth’s husband, whose passing devastates her and sets the stage for the horrors that follow 
Grief-stricken and desperate to bring her husband back, Elisabeth turns to forbidden rituals involving young virgins—torture, bloodletting, and dark sorcery—believing their life force can restore her love .

Death out of Mind - Inner Sanctum

David Lane, a quiet schoolteacher with no criminal record and no known enemies, wakes up in a seedy boarding house with blood on his hands, bruises on his face, and absolutely no memory of the past 72 hours. The only clue? A newspaper headline on the floor beside him:
“LOCAL DOCTOR SLAIN — POLICE HUNT MISSING MAN.”
The suspect’s name? David Lane.

Till Death Do Us Part - Inner Sanctum

Lucille Harper, a once-devoted wife, finds herself trapped in a failing marriage to her cold and possessive husband, Edward Harper, a wealthy and well-respected attorney. When Edward is presumed drowned during a boating accident, Lucille is devastated — but also relieved. She can finally start over.
Then, just as she begins to rebuild her life… Edward comes back.

Over My Dead Body - Inner Sanctum

Marcia Blake, a charming but calculating woman, is newly married to wealthy, cantankerous widower Leonard Blake, whose sprawling estate and fortune she now calls home. But Leonard soon makes it clear he regrets the hasty marriage — and informs Marcia that he’s changing his will to cut her out.
Smiling sweetly, Marcia replies:“You’ll have to be dead before I go anywhere, darling.”To which Leonard growls:“Over my dead body.”

Death's Old Sweet Song - Inner Sanctum

Laura March, a classically trained pianist recovering from a nervous collapse, retreats to a quiet coastal village to rest. She rents a small cottage by the cliffs, hoping for peace — but instead finds herself haunted by a strange, lilting melody that no one else can hear.
The song seems to come from nowhere… and grows louder each time someone in the village dies.

The Dead Laugh - Inner Sanctum

John Trevor, a wealthy and reclusive man with a morbid sense of humor, is known for his obsessive love of control — and his much younger wife, Ellen, who many believe married him for his fortune. When Ellen dies suddenly in a suspicious fall from the balcony of their estate, John claims it was an accident.
But after the funeral, he begins hearing… laughter.

Murder Comes at Midnight - Inner Sanctum

Evelyn York, a recently widowed socialite, receives a mysterious telegram summoning her to Blackmoor Hall, an old family estate she hasn’t visited in over a decade. The occasion? The reading of her late uncle’s will — scheduled precisely for midnight.
But as the grandfather clock ticks down, a storm rages outside, the house fills with uneasy heirs… and one of them is about to drop dead.

Spectre of the Rose - Inner Sanctum

Elena Vronsky, a once-famous ballerina, returns to the stage for a comeback performance of the haunting ballet Spectre of the Rose — the same piece she last danced years ago, just before her husband, fellow dancer Andre, died mysteriously during a rehearsal.
But now, as the curtain rises again, Elena becomes convinced that Andre’s ghost is watching… waiting… and that someone wants to see her join him in death.

I Want to Report a Murder - Inner Sanctum

Martin Ames, a quiet, nervous man in his mid-forties, walks into a police station late at night and says the words:"I want to report a murder."The officer on duty, puzzled, asks who was killed. Martin replies calmly:"Me."

Eight Steps to Murder - Inner Sanctum

Victor Ames, a mild-mannered accountant, has spent years living in the shadow of his domineering boss, Charles Redman — a ruthless executive who has cheated Victor out of a promotion, humiliated him publicly, and even flirted with his fiancée.
Victor has had enough. With methodical precision, he creates what he believes to be the perfect murder plan, broken down into eight meticulous steps.

Detour to Terror - Inner Sanctum

Tom Lanson, a traveling salesman with a troubled past, is driving overnight through a desolate stretch of countryside when a detour sign forces him off the main highway. What begins as a simple reroute quickly becomes a nightmarish journey through isolation, guilt, and death.

You Could Die Laughing - Inner Sanctum

Harry Gordon, a struggling vaudeville comic, is famous for one thing: his laugh — loud, high-pitched, and uncontrollable. It's his signature… and his curse. Once wildly popular, Harry’s career is now fading, and he’s become bitter, paranoid, and dangerously desperate for a comeback.
When a rival comic drops dead during a live performance — literally laughing himself to death — Harry becomes both a suspect… and a star.

Make Ready My Grave - Inner Sanctum

Dr. Stephen Conway, a respected physician in a small New England town, receives an anonymous letter with just five chilling words:“Make ready my grave — soon.”
He dismisses it as a prank… until the next morning, when a patient dies unexpectedly. And then another. The handwriting in their medical files matches the envelope.

Lady with a Plan - Inner Sanctum

Irene Taylor, an elegant, calculating woman with a sharp tongue and a sharper mind, has spent years in a loveless marriage to wealthy businessman George Taylor. Tired of his controlling behavior and determined to inherit his fortune, Irene puts into motion a perfect plan for murder — cool, clinical, and foolproof.
Or so she thinks.

Death Is a Double-Crosser - Inner Sanctum

Steve Archer, a smooth-talking private investigator with a taste for trouble, gets a late-night visit from a beautiful blonde named Paula Marsh, who claims her twin sister has disappeared — and that someone’s trying to kill her next.
But as Steve gets pulled into the case, he quickly learns that in Paula’s world, the truth wears many faces — and death always has a partner.

Strands of Death - Inner Sanctum

Edna Rawlins, a wealthy widow and former opera singer, lives in an old mansion filled with relics of her glamorous past. Her prized possession: a luxurious collection of human hair wigs, styled from rare and exotic origins — including one supposedly taken from a dead woman.

I Walk in the Night - Inner Sanctum

Gil Harper, a former soldier turned night watchman, works the graveyard shift in a decaying industrial district on the edge of town. Ever since the war, Gil has suffered from insomnia, vivid dreams, and periods of blacked-out memory. He walks in the night… but sometimes doesn’t remember where.