Best Wilkie Collins Podcasts (2024)

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Mrs Zant and the Ghost by Wilkie Collins 1:52:20

37m ago1:52:20

1:52:20

Do The Dead Appear At Noon? In the leafy paths of Kensington Gardens, where Victorian ladies take their morning walks, one woman feels an impossible touch. Not in darkness, but in searching daylight. Not with terror, but with recognition that defies reason. Someone watches her from behind curtained windows, measuring time with a doctor's patience. …

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THE HAUNTED HOTEL by WILKIE COLLINS 57:01

2h ago57:01

57:01

a SUPERNATURAL TALE FROM FROM OF HISTORY'S BEST STORYTELLERS- Fully dramatizedBy me

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THE WILLOWS (CHAPS 3-4) (SEE BACK INVENTORY FOR 1-2) 1:07:31

29m ago1:07:31

1:07:31

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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The Old House on Vauxhall Walk by Charlotte Riddell 1:11:44

2d ago1:11:44

1:11:44

In Charlotte Riddell's "The Old House in Vauxhall Walk," a young man's desperate search for shelter leads him into a world where past and present collide. As Graham Coulton unravels the mysteries of a haunted Victorian mansion, he confronts the spectral remnants of greed, regret, and unfinished business. This ghostly tale weaves together themes of …

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The Dreams In The Witch House by H P Lovecraft 2:22:05

1h ago2:22:05

2:22:05

In the shadowy corners of Arkham, where ancient gables loom and whispers of eldritch horrors echo through time-worn streets, lies the infamous Witch House. Within its warped walls, young Walter Gilman finds himself ensnared in a web of mathematical arcana and otherworldly terror. As he delves deeper into non-Euclidean geometries and the forbidden l…

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THE MOST NECESSARY EVIL CBS MYSTERY THEATER 44:21

3d ago44:21

44:21

Detective Lt Crane investigates the death of a man after his wife narrates the story of their mysterious rise in wealth and statureBy me

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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe 55:01

14d ago55:01

55:01

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 …

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CASTING THE RUNES (M.R.JAMES) and AN OCCURRANCE AT OWLS CREEK BRIDGE (AMBROSE BIERCE) ESCAPE! 58:46

19d ago58:46

58:46

Two classic horror thrillers from two of the best classic writers both profviding radio theater from the show 'ESCAPE'.By me

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The Underground by R. Chetwynd Hayes 1:07:06

13d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In the shadowy tunnels of the London Underground, Laura Munro encounters a ghostly figure from the past that will unravel the very fabric of her family history. R. Chetwynd-Hayes' "The Underground" weaves a haunting tale of wartime secrets, generational trauma, and the spectral echoes that linger long after the bombs have fallen silent. As Laura na…

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WEREWOLF FOLK LEGENDS FROM THE 1845 BOOK OF WEREWOLVES 42:30

17d ago42:30

42:30

Folk tales and legends from two chapters of The Book of Werewolves written in 1845.By me

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A Haunted House by Tony Walker 19:25

18d ago19:25

19:25

In a dimly lit room on Curwen Street, an old wooden table bears the stains of countless encounters. A mysterious woman offers a strange drink, and memories begin to blur. What starts as a simple recollection of childhood fears spirals into a haunting journey of self-discovery. As the lines between past and present, memory and reality fade, one ques…

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The Family of the Vourdalak by Aleksei Tolstoy 1:32:17

19d ago1:32:17

1:32:17

In the remote Serbian countryside of 1759, a young French diplomat finds himself entangled in a chilling tale of familial love twisted by ancient superstition. As night falls on a secluded village, the air thick with dread, he witnesses a family's agonising vigil for their patriarch's return. But when the old man appears precisely at the appointed …

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THE HORROR AT RED HOOK (PT 2) H.P. LOVECRAFT 27:45

24d ago27:45

27:45

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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THE HORROR AT RED HOOK (PT 1) BY H.P. LOVECRAFT 35:59

24d ago35:59

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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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Never Visit Venice by Robert Aickman 1:47:31

25d ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Henry Fern, an elitist who nevertheless lives a most 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 encounte…

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THE WERE-WOLF by H.B. MARYATT 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

By ME

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19 Great Hanover Street by Lillie Harris 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

19 Great Hanover Street by Lillie Harris 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,…

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REMAINS TO BE SEEEN and WILLIAM AND MARY from THE PRICE OF FEAR (W VINCENT PRICE) 56:51

1M ago56:51

56:51

Two chilling tales narrated by the master of the macabre Vincent PriceBy me

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Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance by M R James 1:31:40

1M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

In the quiet, rural expanse of Eastern England, a young man unexpectedly inherits an old, isolated estate filled with mysteries long buried by time. As Mr Humphreys explores his newfound inheritance, a labyrinthine maze within the garden begins to reveal profound, unsettling secrets. With every step deeper into the maze's heart, the line between pa…

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KILL and EXECUTION LIGHTS OUT 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

Two scary, grisly chiller stories not for the feint of heart.By me

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The Walnut-Tree House by Charlotte Riddell 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Thanks to Ed W. for sponsoring this classic Victorian tale. In Victorian London, a once-grand mansion holds secrets that span generations. When Edgar Stainton inherits the property, he uncovers more than just dust and decay. Charlotte Riddell's "The Walnut-Tree House" weaves a tale of a child's ghost, a missing will, and long-buried family truths. …

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SCOOP and KNOCK AT THE DOOR LIGHTS OUT 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Scoop- Knock at the Door- A woman decides to murder her mother in law to get ahead in life, but she keeps coming up from the basement Scoop- J.R. fires everyone at the newspaper. His driver then abaondons him when his car breaks down. Then a stranger arrives to help. ..and the stranger turns out to be spirit of a tired reporter that J.R. had driven…

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The Work of Evil by William Croft Dickinson 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Deep within the Special Books Collection of a time-honored Scottish university, a darkly potent grimoire is secured under lock and iron in an ominously silent room. Previously owned by John, 3rd Earl of Gowrie, a notorious black magic practitioner, the book radiates a malignant presence, its malevolent forces palpably stretching beyond its confinem…

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NO HIDING PLACE CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

By Jon R. Hagadorn

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4 – The Confession 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

The mystery of what happened to John Jago seems finally solved after someone confesses to killing him. But all is not as it seems, as the trial concludes with a stunning twist.By NBC News

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3 – The Murder Trial 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Brothers Ambrose and Silas go on trial for the murder of John Jago. Naomi swears Ambrose is innocent. But London attorney Philip Lefrank is not so sure.By NBC News

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2 – The Missing Man 32:00

2M ago32:00

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There's tension at the Meadowcroft estate. Farm manager John Jago fights furiously with the owner's sons, Ambrose and Silas. They discover that Jago had a secret meeting with Ambrose's girlfriend, Naomi. And then suddenly... John Jago goes missing.By NBC News

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1 – The Secret Garden 32:55

2M ago32:55

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London attorney Philip Lefrank travels to America for a relaxing vacation with his relatives, the Meadowcrofts. But he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense and dangerous family drama.By NBC News

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THE GHOST CLUB by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS 37:46

3M ago37:46

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The narrator shares his story of suddenly running into his old best friend while in New York City- the problem being that his old pal had died 12 years ago. The old friend convinces our narrator to join him at a Ghost Club in a fashionable apartment in the city that night where he can meet a bevy of ghost celebrities from the past, which he agrees …

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The Shadow In The Corner by Mary Elizabeth Braddon 1:21:44

2M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Prepare to be captivated by M.E. Braddon's "The Shadow in the Corner," a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic fiction that will send shivers down your spine. This chilling tale follows the arrival of Maria, a young servant girl, at the foreboding Wildheath Grange. As she settles into her new role, Maria becomes increasingly aware of a mysterious presenc…

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THE SWEEPER by A.M. BURRAGE 20:02

3M ago20:02

20:02

By Jon R. Hagadorn

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The Quest of Iranon by H. P. Lovecraft 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

In "The Quest of Iranon," follow the mysterious traveler Iranon as he embarks on a relentless search for a mythical city shrouded in beauty and enigma. Prepare to be spellbound by the surreal landscapes he traverses, the enigmatic beings he encounters, and the eerie truths he unveils along the way. This tale promises to unravel the boundaries betwe…

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Introducing Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries: The Dead Alive 1:25

3M ago1:25

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In Season 3 of Morrison Mysteries, Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder. But all is not as it seems. Tune in to Wilkie Collins’ The Dead A…

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THE RETURN OF THE MORESBYS CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

By Jon R. Hagadorn

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The Quincunx by Walter De La Mare 45:32

3M ago45:32

45:32

In a moonlit Victorian mansion, a man delves into his family's mysterious past. As night falls, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. When an unwilling friend is drawn into a late-night escapade, he finds himself caught between loyalty and an unsettling presence that seems to permeate the old house. In this chilling tale of …

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The Garside Fell Disaster by L T C Rolt 35:53

3M ago35:53

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Prepare to be transported to the desolate moorlands of Garside Fell, where the haunting whistle of a train echoes through the mist-shrouded night. In L.T.C. Rolt's chilling tale, "The Garside Fell Disaster," the line between past and present blurs as an unsuspecting railway enthusiast uncovers a tragic history that refuses to stay buried. Learn mor…

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(BEST OF) THE OLD ONES ARE HARD TO KILL CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER 41:04

3M ago41:04

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By Jon R. Hagadorn

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A RECLUSE and ALL HALLOWS BBC GHOST STORIES 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

By Jon R. Hagadorn

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The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 1:15:44

3M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the dark underbelly of 19th-century Edinburgh, where the pursuit of medical knowledge leads down a treacherous path of moral corruption and supernatural terror. In Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher," you'll follow the descent of a promising young medical student as he becomes entangled in a web…

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@7 OF 13 SCARIEST SUSPENSE EPISODES THE WHOLE TOWN'S SLEEPING 49:03

4M ago49:03

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The Whole Town's Sleeping- Lavinia Nebbs is headed for the theater with her two friends. She is warned not to go out tonoght by an old woman who say sa man called "the lonely one"is out there- and to be very careful. On their way, they find the dead body of their other friend in a ravine and things go downhill from there. For more great stories che…

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The Triumph of Night by Edith Wharton 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

On a bitterly cold winter's night in New Hampshire, a delicate young man alights from a train to find his expected transport, a sleigh, is not there. It seems he has been forgotten. A chance encounter with a young man named Frank Rainer leads to an invitation to his uncle's grand, yet eerily quiet home. As George Faxon steps into the opulence of Ov…

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#6 SCARIEST SUSPENSE EPISODES AUGUST HEAT and BONUS TWO SHARP KNIVES 56:57

4M ago56:57

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Check out our brand new website at www.bestof1001stories and browse through ten years of our 1001 stories on 11 podcasts. You'll find unsolved mysteries, short stories and novels from the golden age of literature, western stories, history, and much more.By me

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No. 11 Welham Square by Sir Herbert Stephen 59:51

4M ago59:51

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Dive into the shadowy corners of Victorian London with Herbert Stephen’s “No. 11 Welham Square,” a chilling tale that intertwines family secrets with ghostly encounters. When Edward, newly appointed at the British Museum, revisits his ancestral home, he unravels a haunting mystery that has plagued his lineage for generations. Amidst creaking floorb…

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#5 of 13 SCARIEST SUSPENSE RADIO EPISODES 'THREE SKELETON KEY' W VINCENT PRICE 44:13

4M ago44:13

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Three men working in a lighthouse see a ship hit the rocks and soon the lighthouse is invaded by hundreds of starving rats, leaving the men no way to escape. Stars Vincent Price and John Dehner. Visit our new (2024) website at www.bestof1001stories.com and check out all our shows!By me

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#4 of TOP 13 SCARIEST 'SUSPENSE' EPISODES GHOST HUNT (Plays after THE THING ON THE FOURBLE BOARD) 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

By Jon R. Hagadorn

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The Stranger of the Night by Edgar Wallace 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Prepare to be enthralled by Tony Walker's gripping narration of Edgar Wallace's "The Stranger of the Night," a well-crafted supernatural thriller first published on 15 October 1910. Follow the tale of George Thomas, a troubled man armed with a hidden knife, as he encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to understand his deepest fears and desires…

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Where Angels Fear by Manly Wade Wells 44:18

4M ago44:18

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On a mist-shrouded night in March, two brave souls, Muriel Fisher and Scotty McCormack, dare to confront the malevolent secrets of a forsaken house with a history steeped in death. As they step into its decaying halls, the oppressive silence of the house breathes life into shadows, whispering of the dark fates that have befallen all who entered bef…

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#3 SCARIEST SUSPENSE RADIO EPISODE EVER 'NARRATIVE ABOUT CLARENCE' 29:04

5M ago29:04

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In this chilling tale Clarence, the half-brother of a wife of an American couple, is a hypnotist and psychiatric doctor living in India and when he hears of the existence of his niece he returns to the states and moves into his half-sister's home against the objections of her husband. He is able to assert mental control over his sister and things g…

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13 SCARIEST SUSPENSE RADIO STORIES: THE HITCHHIKER WITH ORSON WELLES 29:43

5M ago29:43

29:43

A man on a cross-country drive repeatedly notices the same hitchhiker standing along side of the road. The driver becomes increassingly disturbed and begins to doubt his own sanity. The end is chilling.By me

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The Ghost of A Hand by J. Sheridan Le Fanu 43:27

4M ago43:27

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Imagine settling into a new home, only to find yourself tormented by a ghostly presence that manifests as a single, sinister hand. In "The Ghost of a Hand," a tale from Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's The House by the Churchyard, the Prosser family faces a haunting that defies explanation and grows ever more terrifying with each passing night. Join me as…

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