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Two friends make a pact: no matter what happens, they will meet at a certain place twenty years later. The years go by and it’s time for them to reunite. While Bob is waiting for his friend Jimmy, a police officer shows up, wanting to know why Bob is standing there. Bob explains and the police officer goes away. However, shortly after another policer officer shows up. What do they want from Bob and will Jimmy show up? You will find out in O. Henry’s "After Twenty Years".
"Mammon and the Archer" tells us the story of the wealthy Anthony, who thinks he can achieve anything he can think of with money. At the same time his son Richard is in the midsts of a love crisis. His father tells him that he can win the girl’s heart with money and status. But is that really true?

William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling short story author. Among his most famous stories are the "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." As a result of the outstanding literature legacy O. Henry left behind, there is an annual American award named after him, which is granted to exceptional short stories.

B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.