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A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.
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Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive w ...
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A collection of twelve short stories featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Holmes uses his keen observation and deduction skills to solve a range of mysteries, from theft to murder, cementing his place as an iconic figure in detective fiction. Beautifully narrated for Krity by Ekta Misra. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.
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Resar Noir is a podcast brought to you by Stephen Resar. This podcast is a collection of Stephen’s original short stories and mini-series that delve into dark fiction, espionage, investigation, crime, murder, the paranormal, hard-boiled detectives, and politics.
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Welcome to Connective Tissue, your gateway to a universe of horror and science fiction. Dive into a world where fear meets the unknown, and each tale unveils a fragment of a larger, interconnected universe. This collection of one-off and short stories will immerse you in eerie encounters, cosmic mysteries, and chilling adventures, all woven into the rich tapestry of our multi-show world. Join us as we explore the threads that bind our realities together, one story at a time.
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The Worlds of Elia Sword is a collection of short stories' in the fantasy and science fiction genre, set in many different worlds. These stories are not in chronological order, and it's up to you, the listener, to work out the timeline. Elia has been writing since they were in primary school, and they have just recently left university having achieved a degree in what they are most passionate about. Now, they want to share what they do with the world. Everyone is welcome to enjoy The Worlds ...
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Robbery, murder and treason. Strange happenings in quiet English villages. A book critic who happens to find a corpse with its head crushed, an Irish freedom fighter framed for a crime, the disappearance of a valuable coin, a strange dispute over a property claim and a host of other intriguing situations make up the contents of G K Chesterton's collection of short stories The Man Who Knew Too Much. For fans of Chesterton's immortal clerical sleuth, Father Brown, these stories are equally del ...
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The Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories is a six-volume edition, which contains one hundred and one tales written by authors as diverse and separated by history as Pliny the Younger (first century AD), Voltaire (17th century) and Guy de Maupassant (19th century) and also from different parts of the world. This volume which is the first, contains twenty interesting stories, and an introduction by the editor. The fascinating aspect of mystery stories is that sometimes the ...
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Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) studied art in Paris in the late 80’s and early 90’s, where his work was displayed at the Salon. However, shortly after returning to America, he decided to spend his time in writing. He became popular as the writer of a number of romantic novels, but is now best known as the author of “The King In Yellow”. This is a collection of the first half of this work of short stories which have an eerie, other-worldly feel to it; but the stories in the second half are es ...
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Formerly known as ‘Truther TV’, hosted by 9/11 Activist filmmaker of We Are Change LA-9-11 Truth DJ Thermal Detonator. As a continual and collaborative channel of self-produced, controversial investigatory documentaries and short films about unresolved issues, mysteries, and cover-ups regarding the Sept. 11th attacks, the 1993 WTC Bombing, and other related events. Presented for skeptics and as competing alternative conspiracy theories for 9/11 Truth, and independent accountability seekers. ...
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Tales from the Archives: Volume One

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From the author who started it all and New Zealand's original podcast authoress, Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine return to Podiobooks.com with Tales from the Archives, a collection of original steampunk short stories set in the world of their award-winning series, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. Featuring voices familiar and new, Pip and Tee invite you to sample the fantastic world of their shadowy organisation that fights for Queen and Empire against the mysterious and unknown. This vol ...
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Indie Book Talk

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Navigate self-publishing from crafting an idea to the final book with Emma G. Rose and Shelley Shearer. Emma G. Rose is the owner of Imperative Press Books, a publishing house that amplifies niche voices. She is also the author of contemporary fantasy novels, including Nothing's Ever Lost, Near-Life Experience, and Assembling Ella. Shelley Shearer is a writer of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy. Her first novel, Menace at Meeple Manor, the first of the Board Game Mystery Series is coming soo ...
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Two writers, famous in their own countries for creating immortal characters: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in England and Maurice Leblanc in France. Their literary creations, Sherlock Holmes and Arsene Lupin are at two ends of the criminal spectrum. Holmes is a sleuth while Lupin is a burglar. When Maurice Leblanc introduces Sherlock Holmes in one of his Arsene Lupin stories, Conan Doyle is outraged. He sues Leblanc, who promptly changes the character's name to “Herlock Sholmes” and continues featu ...
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Today I welcome back Sarah Hawley to discuss her new book, SERVANT OF THE EARTH, a romantasy with a sentient knife and strong female friendships. We chat about the origins of this book and how it compares to her witchy romcoms, and we discuss the unintentional timing of a story about a woman rising up against a tyrannical king. All links and show n…
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King Arthur and his court take a pause during a journey to relax in a meadow, and while doing so, a pure white stag runs through the festivities being chased by a pure white hound. Soon after they dissappear, a knight and his damsel come into view, and a third knight attacks him, grabbing the lady and stealing away with the damsel on his horse. Kin…
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Today I have Cynthia Gomez on the show to discuss Story Collections by individual authors. We discuss the point of writing short stories vs novels, and the different ways collections can tell a single broader story from the stories within it. We also give you some great recommendations, including Cynthia’s collection THE NIGHTMARE BOX AND OTHER STO…
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We were alerted that chapters 3,4 and 5 were missing from our podcast so I narrated tham again today, having no record of them in my files, Our narrator and old friend are on a canoe trip down the Danube River and they decided to camp on an island just before a big storm caused the river to rise. An addition to a ragin river tearing off pieces of t…
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DROPS NOW In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $…
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One father discovers the chilling truth behind a haunted oak tree that has cursed his family for generations. As shadows creep closer and childhood fears return, he must face the horrifying legacy that could destroy everything he loves. Tally Marks is a scary story about a father confronting the horrors of his family’s past on a haunted property. A…
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Today I have Ivy Fairbanks on the show to discuss Spooky RomComs. Ivy is the author of MORBIDLY YOURS, a romantic comedy set in the funeral business. We discuss the work RomComs do and why spooky settings and ghosts are having a moment. We did not include witches or monsters because the non-magical human animal, dead or alive, brings its own spooky…
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Father Brown gets into a discussion with a well repected detective who believes that murderers can be picked out of a crowd, while the kindly father explains that men commit murder for all kinds of reasons and its impossible to identify them by sight. Check out our new website with over 2,500 stories waiting for you to enjoy at www.bestof1001storie…
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In the years between 1820 and 1890, medical schools in England, France, and the US were growing by leaps and bounds, and human bodies were needed for dissection. Competition among med schools was intense, and soon bodies began disappearing from local graveyards, followed by murders of innocents for hire to shady med school professors and operators.…
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Mary Shelleys 1820 science fiction/horror tale Frankenstein in abridged form in which a man made monster turns against his creator. The true story of Mary Shelley and what inspired her to write this gothic horror tale is told at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6391631-frankenstein-the-incredible…
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A routine walk through the desert turns into something far more terrifying. What starts as a simple errand for ice at a family gathering on a ranch in the Sonoran Desert quickly escalates into an eerie encounter that feels like crossing into a parallel reality. Was it a glitch in time, a haunting presence, or something beyond explanation? In our se…
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Del’s debut novel, THIS CURSED HOUSE, revels in traditional gothic tropes in the context of issues embedded in gothic novels set in the American South. It’s a fresh take on a long tradition of this subgenre, and we discuss what sets Southern Gothic apart from other gothic novels. We also give you some great recommendations. All show notes available…
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In this scary horror story, a couple on a quiet road trip stumbles upon a mysterious figure in the fog, triggering a series of paranormal events that spiral out of control. As they navigate their growing fears and confusion, they begin to wonder if they’ve encountered something far more sinister than a lost traveler. You can get these ad-free throu…
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A powerful and cruel Archbishop traveling with a 12 man escort is returning home after demanding allegiance from smaller fiefdoms in the region when he is suddenly surrounded by a force twice his size and given an invitation to dine with the female ruler of a castle he has not yet conquered, thinking she will be an easy victory. Check out all of ou…
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (pt 2):The thrilling conclusion to Richard Connell's popular short story The Most Dangerous Game pits John Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York, as the prey of a mad Russian general who is hunting him to kill for sport. Music by Mattia Cupelli Dark Mysteric Ambient Learn more about your ad choices.…
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A 1001 Classic Short Stories Flashback: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: In this classic short story by Richard Connell, a big game hunter finds himself the unwilling prey of a Russian killer who kills men for sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jon Hagadorn
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The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear. He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head. When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret.…
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Today I have Rachel Harrison, author of SO THIRSTY, and Stephanie Gagnon from Books in the Freezer on the show to discuss Pumpkins and Pumpkin Books…mostly. A few of the recommendations are fall vibes that allude to pumpkins. We have the best time and I hope you all have as much fun listening to this episode as we had making it. All show notes avai…
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On a quiet, late-night subway ride home, an unsettling passenger boards, leaving the narrator questioning not only his safety but his reality. As the train speeds through the dark tunnels, the journey transforms into a chilling encounter with something far more sinister than an ordinary stranger. What really happens when she leaves—or does she? You…
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In this H.P.Lovecraft novella a New York City detective tries to uncover the secrets of a dangerous cult and finds himself caught up in a dark world of unspeakable terror. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories from Roy's Diner on Player.fm: Follow Us https://player.fm/series/1001-stories-network 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://pod…
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In this H.P.Lovecraft novella a New York City detective tries to uncover the secrets of a dangerous cult and finds himself caught up in a dark world of unspeakable terror. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories from Roy's Diner on Player.fm: Follow Us https://player.fm/series/1001-stories-network 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://pod…
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Today I have V. Castro and Johnny Compton on the show to discuss Gods and Monsters. They’ve both written stories that explore this combination of characters, so I thought they would be perfect guests to speak to our interest that dates back to antiquity. We discuss vampires and whether gods care about their existence. We chat about how good can’t e…
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In this chilling story, a family reflects on their unsettling childhood memories of growing up in a house by the lake, where strange rules were always followed and eerie experiences were a part of life. From ghostly footsteps to unexplained sightings, the house held a mysterious and terrifying presence that haunted their lives. As they revisit old …
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