Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Rogues in the House, a full-length fantasy audiobook by Robert E. Howard. Set in the city of Arenjun, this thrilling short story follows Conan the Barbarian as he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and dark schemes.

The adventure begins when the powerful noble Murilo enlists Conan's help to eliminate his political rival, Nabonidus, who rules the city with a ruthless grip and dark sorcery. As Conan agrees to assist Murilo, they plan a daring break-in to Nabonidus' heavily fortified mansion. However, their mission takes a chilling turn when they discover that Nabonidus has a fearsome guardian—Thak, a monstrous, gorilla-like creature with a taste for blood.

Highlights:

Full-length fantasy audiobook, uninterrupted
Captivating narration that brings the suspense and action to life
Ideal for fans of classic fantasy and heroic adventures

Join Conan the Barbarian in this high-stakes adventure filled with political intrigue and terrifying creatures. Press play and experience the intensity of Rogues in the House.



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FIRST PAGE

At a court festival, Nabonidus, the Red Priest, who was the real ruler of the city, touched Murilo, the young aristocrat, courteously on the arm. Murilo turned to meet the priest's enigmatic gaze, and to wonder at the hidden meaning therein. No words passed between them, but Nabonidus bowed and handed Murilo a small gold cask. The young nobleman, knowing that Nabonidus did nothing without reason, excused himself at the first opportunity and returned hastily to his chamber. There he opened the cask and found within a human ear, which he recognized by a peculiar scar upon it. He broke into a profuse sweat and was no longer in doubt about the meaning in the Red Priest's glance.

But Murilo, for all his scented black curls and foppish apparel was no weakling to bend his neck to the knife without a struggle. He did not know whether Nabonidus was merely playing with him or giving him a chance to go into voluntary exile, but the fact that he was still alive and at liberty proved that he was to be given at least a few hours, probably for meditation. However, he needed no meditation for decision; what he needed was a tool. And Fate furnished that tool, working among the dives and brothels of the squalid quarters even while the young nobleman shivered and pondered in the part of the city occupied by the purple-towered marble and ivory palaces of the aristocracy.

There was a priest of Anu whose temple, rising at the fringe of the slum district, was the scene of more than devotions. The priest was fat and full-fed, and he was at once a fence for stolen articles and a spy for the police. He worked a thriving trade both ways, because the district on which he bordered was the Maze, a tangle of muddy, winding alleys and sordid dens, frequented by the bolder thieves in the kingdom. Daring above all were a Gunderman deserter from the mercenaries and a barbaric Cimmerian. Because of the priest of Anu, the Gunderman was taken and hanged in the market square. But the Cimmerian fled, and learning in devious ways of the priest's treachery, he entered the temple of Anu by night and cut off the priest's head. There followed a great turmoil in the city, but the search for the killer proved fruitless until a woman betrayed him to the authorities and led a captain of the guard and his squad to the hidden chamber where the barbarian lay drunk.



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
Authors: We Want To Work With You - 0:33
Feature Presentation - 0:42

Chapter I - 0:51
Chapter II - 12:53
Chapter III - 20:07

Outro - 59:08