Classic Ghost Stories Podcast

Dec 10 2024 135 ep. 54 mins 100
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Classic Ghost Stories Podcasts: Tales from the Pens of the Masters, Bram Stoker, M R James, H P Lovecraft, Edith Wharton

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The Vicar's Ghost by Lucy Farmer

Dec 10 2024 65 mins  
Set against the charming backdrop of Cornwall's picturesque villages and folklore-filled hedges, "The Vicar's Ghost" by Lucy Farmer weaves a tale of intrigue and whimsy. During a Christmas visit, Lucy, her son Charley, and Aunt Martha become embroiled in a series of mysterious events at the vicarage. Charley's sighting of an enigmatic clergyman leads to Aunt Martha revealing a loca

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (audio)

Oct 22 2024 52 mins  
In *The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar*, Edgar Allan Poe presents a gripping tale where the boundaries of life and death are pushed in ways both fascinating and unnerving. The story unfolds with clinical precision, yet reveals a deeper, more disturbing reality that lingers long after the last word. If you’re drawn to stories that provoke thought and unsettle in equal measure, t

Never Visit Venice by Robert Aickman

Sep 29 2024 105 mins  
Henry Fern, an elitist with a very un-elite life, finds himself drawn to Venice by a recurring dream of romance and connection. His arrival in the famed city brings not the fulfillment of his fantasies, but a stark confrontation with decay and disillusionment. As Fern grapples with his shattered expectations, a mysterious encounter leads him on a haunting gondola ride through Venic

19 Great Hanover Street by Lillie Harris

Sep 26 2024 69 mins  
In the shadows of Victorian England, 19 Great Hanover Street stands as a silent witness to unspeakable horrors. Dr. Alan Forsyth, a man of science and reason, finds his convictions challenged as he confronts a terrifying presence that defies explanation. As the boundary between the living and the dead blurs, Forsyth must unravel the dark history of his new residence before it claim

A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner

Jun 11 2024 25 mins  
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly evocative world of William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," narrated by Tony Walker. This Southern Gothic tale unravels the life of Emily Grierson, a reclusive woman shrouded in mystery and steeped in tradition. As the layers of her existence are peeled back, the listener is drawn into a web of intrigue, secrecy, and the macabre. Walker's compelling

The Rabbit Man

May 24 2024 41 mins  
Each episode of Ashridge is self-contained. This is the pilot episode where a travelling salesman hears tales of the sinister Rabbit Man. Ashridge is an idyllic, English village in the south-west of England, just off the Ridgeway, and ancient track that has been used since the Stone Age. Crop Circles appear in the the cornfields around the village in summer. The landscape around th

Thurnley Abbey by Perceval Landon

May 11 2024 59 mins  
In the darkness of a Mediterranean night, the Osiris slices through the waves, carrying with it a passenger burdened by a haunting tale. Alastair Colvin, a man with a shadowed past, reluctantly shares his story of Thurnley Abbey, a Gothic estate nestled in the heart of rural England.Rumoured to be cursed and haunted, the abbey's notoriety has spread far and wide, striking fear into

Who Knows? by Guy du Maupassant

May 03 2024 47 mins  
See here for more details, and spoilersStory ends at 31:56, after that is pure guff.Requested by Fin NarthexPrepare to delve into the haunting world of Guy de Maupassant's "Who Knows?", a chilling tale that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Join the narrator as he recounts his unsettling experiences with his beloved furniture, which seems to take on a life of it

The Smoke Ghost by Fritz Leiber

Mar 28 2024 52 mins  
The Smoke Ghost PDFFritz Leiber (1910-1992) was an influential American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his sword-and-sorcery stories and his novel "Conjure Wife" (1943). Leiber's works often combined elements of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, and he coined the term "sword and sorcery." He is widely regarded as one of the most important f

The Topley Place Sale by A. N. L. Munby

Mar 22 2024 36 mins  
Alan Noel Latimer Munby (25 December 1913 – 26 December 1974) was a distinguished English librarian, bibliographical scholar, and book collector, noted for his contributions to the study of rare books and manuscripts. Additionally, he gained recognition as an author of ghost stories, influenced by the style of M. R. James.Munby was born in Hampstead, the son of architect Alan E.