The Poison Belt

In "The Poison Belt," a sequel to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World," Professor Challenger gathers his friends at his home in Rochester on the anniversary of their adventure, insisting they bring oxygen due to ominous warnings he read in the Times. Set over a single 24-hour period, this gripping short story explores the tension and uncertainty surrounding a potential catastrophe as they confront the possibility of the world’s end. Narrated by Michael Ward, this 1913 tale promises a suspenseful journey into the unknown.