Conan The Destroyer The Slithering Shadow, Robert E. Howard Fantasy Adventure Audiobooks Full Length

Step into the eerie and suspenseful world of The Slithering Shadow, a full-length fantasy audiobook by Robert E. Howard. Conan the Destroyer and his companion Natala stumble upon a mysterious walled city in the desert, where they encounter a chilling terror. The city of Xuthal is haunted by a monstrous, shadowy creature that glides along the ground, preying on the city's inhabitants. This shapeless entity emerges from the shadows, feeding on the people who are under the influence of a narcotic Black Lotus haze.

Howard’s compelling narrative and the full-length format ensure an immersive experience, bringing the chilling atmosphere and thrilling adventure to life. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Conan or discovering Howard’s fantasy world for the first time, The Slithering Shadow offers a gripping and atmospheric journey into a land of dark magic and ancient horror.

Highlights:

Full-length audiobook, uninterrupted
Dynamic narration that enhances the story’s suspense and dark fantasy elements
Ideal for fans of classic fantasy and heroic adventures

Join Conan and Natala as they confront the terrifying shadow that haunts the city of Xuthal. Press play and experience this gripping fantasy adventure.



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THE FIRST PAGE

The desert shimmered in the heat waves. Conan the Cimmerian stared out over the aching desolation and involuntarily drew the back of his powerful hand over his blackened lips. He stood like a bronze image in the sand, apparently impervious to the murderous sun, though his only garment was a silk loin-cloth, girdled by a wide gold-buckled belt from which hung a saber and a broad-bladed poniard. On his clean-cut limbs were evidences of scarcely healed wounds.

At his feet rested a girl, one white arm clasping his knee, against which her blond head drooped. Her white skin contrasted with his hard bronzed limbs; her short silken tunic, lownecked and sleeveless, girdled at the waist, emphasized rather than concealed her lithe figure.

Conan shook his head, blinking. The sun's glare half blinded him. He lifted a small canteen from his belt and shook it, scowling at the faint splashing within.

The girl moved wearily, whimpering.

"Oh, Conan, we shall die here! I am so thirsty!"

The Cimmerian growled wordlessly, glaring truculently at the surrounding waste, with outthrust jaw, and blue eyes smoldering savagely from under his black tousled mane, as if the desert were a tangible enemy.

He stooped and put the canteen to the girl's lips.

"Drink till I tell you to stop, Natala," he commanded.

She drank with little panting gasps, and he did not check her. Only when the canteen was empty did she realize that he had deliberately allowed her to drink all their water supply, little enough that it was.

Tears sprang to her eyes. "Oh, Conan," she wailed, wringing her hands, "why did you let me drink it all? I did not know—now there is none for you!"

"Hush," he growled. "Don't waste your strength in weeping."

Straightening, he threw the canteen from him.

"Why did you do that?" she whispered.

He did not reply, standing motionless and immobile, his fingers closing slowly about the hilt of his saber. He was not looking at the girl; his fierce eyes seemed to plumb the mysterious purple hazes of the distance.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 – June 11, 1936) was an American writer, primarily known for his contributions to the fantasy and pulp fiction genres. He is best remembered as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, one of the most iconic characters in sword and sorcery literature.

From a young age, he showed a keen interest in literature, history, and storytelling, often immersing himself in books and inventing his own tales. Howard began his writing career as a teenager, contributing to various pulp magazines of the time, including "Weird Tales."

In addition to Conan, Howard created other memorable characters, such as Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, and Kull of Atlantis. He explored a range of genres, including historical fiction, horror, and westerns, often infusing his tales with elements of the supernatural and the occult.


CHAPTERS

Start - 0:00
Thank You - 0:22
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Feature Presentation - 0:41
Chapter I - 0:49
Chapter II - 45:27
Chapter III - 57:18
Chapter IV - 1:08:31
Outro - 1:21:58