The Final Episode - The 258th Night features the end of the story of Badr, Jullanar and Jauhara and brings to an end the 271 nights of stories told to the King by Shaharazad to stay alive and prevent her meeting the fate of her predecessors in the morning. I hope you have enjoyed this long series of tales as much as I have enjoyed reading them. David
The 249th Night - In which we continue the story of Queen Jullanar of the Sea and the adventures of her son Badr and the Princess Jauhaar.
The 241st Night - In which we continue the story of the King, his Queen Jullanar of the Sea and their newborn son Badr.
The 230th Night - In which our storytelling Shaharazad continues to keep the King from killing her each morning with her strange and entertaining tales. This episode we embark on yet another new tale concerning Jullanar of the Sea!
The 220th Night - In which we are taken to the conclusion of the story of Nur Al Din and Anis Al Jalis. Things look bleak for Nur Al DIn, but the Caliph has plans that might just help our lover protagonists.
The 213th Night - In which we continue to follow the story and exploits of Nur Al Din and his love Anis Al Jalis as they make their way to Baghdad and discover a most beautiful garden and palace. They also encounter the garden's keeper Shaikh Ibrahim.
The 207th Night - In which we continue to hear Shaharazad's tale of Nur Al Din Ali and his lavish spending on his ten companions. Unfortunately, his funds are not destined to last!
The 201st. Night - In which we begin one more tale in Shaharazad's seemingly inexhaustible supply of stories designed to make the King "let her live." One also wonders how Dinarzad fits into the bedroom scene, as she clearly listens in on everyone!
The 196th Night - We finally reach the conclusion of the story of Ali Al Bakkar and Shams Al Nahar the two lovers who have sought to pursue a dangerous love affair.
The 189th Night - In which this, the longest saga so far in our heroine's storytelling, continues to follow the fate of our protagonists Ali bin Bakkar and Shams al Nahar and their love for each other.
The 183rd Night - In which the continued tale of love between our main protagonists generates much heartache and concern, particularly for Abu Al Hasan, who has to leave the city and whose place in the saga is taken by a local jeweller.
The 179th Night - In which Shaharazad once again leads the king deeper into her tales, continuing with the poor Nur Al Din Ali after he crosses the river.
The 175th Night - In which we continue the story of Nur Al Din Ali Bin Bakhar and the slave girl Shams Al Nahar. We are carried along by the ever unfolding tales of love, intrigue, accidents, death and just about any human experience possible that will keep Sharahazad and her sister Dinarzad alive another night.
The 171st Night - In which the stories continue and the King seems happy to allow the fascinating sequence of tales to move on to what happened between Nur al Din Ali Bin Bakhar and the slave girl Shams Al Nahar.
The 166th Night - In which the tale finally draws to a close and the King of China is able to make a decision about all he has heard...and of course Shaharazad and her sister remain alive and well, to tell further tales in this continuing saga.
The 157th Night - In which we finally reach the conclusion of the Taylor's tale and Shaharazad continues to regale the King with further tales that delay the seemingly inevitable fate she awaits should the King tire of her stories.
The 148th Night - In which the barber continues his tale, and even I am finding it somewhat tortuous working out who is telling what and to whom. It seems that Shaharazad is succeeding in bamboozling the poor king who just wanted to spend one night and then be rid of her. The tales continue!
The 127th Night - In which we continue to hear the story of the man with no thumbs. Will he impress the king or will there be another contender to tell his story and continue to save Shaharazad from the fate promised after the 1st night.
Dear Listeners - A very Happy New Year to you this 2023. A very brief episode to let you know I am still here, but as a result of much travel, house moving and the Christmas and New Year festivities the wait has been much longer than I anticipated. I should be back next week with the next episode of 'Arabian Nights'
The Arabian Nights - Prologue. In which we meet some of the main characters of the book and hear of their early trials and tribulations as well as the resulting determination of the King Sharayar to treat women very differently than before. It should be noted that this episode does contain references to adult interactions between men and women.
Chapter 10 - The Epilogue. In which we hear some final conclusions from our storyteller in the aftermath of the terrible extra-terrestrial visit from the Martians and some of what has been learned since their demise. I would love to hear from you with any feedback you may have or suggestions for future books. You can reach me at david@verysmallrocks.io
Chapter 9 - Wreckage - In which our intrepid storyteller manages to emerge from the carnage of the last few weeks and observe the re-awakening of mankind in the aftermath of the alien visitors.
Chapter 8 - Dead London - In which our intrepid storyteller manages to wonder into the suburbs of London and witness a shocking but uplifting sight.
Chapter 7 - The Man on Putney Hill - In which we are introduced once again to the artilleryman our narrator encountered earlier in the story. Quite a conversation ensues, dominated by the artilleryman's plans for the future of mankind.
Chapter 6 - The Work of Fifteen Days - In which our storyteller is finally able to emerge from hiding and discover the world as it has now been left by the Martians.
Chapter 5 - The Stillness - In which our intrepid narrator finally finds his way out of the prison created by the nearby Martian pit. He now looks for a way to survive amidst a very changed world in which he finds himself.
Chapter 3 - In which our protagonist continues to use the peep hole to spy upon the invaders and recounts the challenges of waiting out the situation with the curate.
Part 2 Chapter 2 - In which our narrator has a unique opportunity to observe the Martians from close up and provide a reliable account of these extraordinary creatures.
Book 2 - The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 1, Under Foot - In which our narrator reverts back to his own story after relating his brother's experiences in London. He continues to travel with the timorous Curate.
Chapter 17 - In which the fate of mankind continues to be held in the balance and the fleeing masses look for ways to escape the oncoming threat of their extra-terrestrial invaders.
