Audio versions of short stories by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, H.G, Wells and others.
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A Hyborian Age podcast featuring the works of Robert E. Howard, his pop culture legacy, and other weird fiction.
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Breckinridge Elkins is the roughest, toughest, fastest-shootin’, hardest-fightin’ feller in the Bear Creek settlement, and probably in the entire Humbolt Mountains. As he travels further from home, he single-handedly takes on outlaws, settles (and starts) feuds and tries his hand at romancing the girls. He also discovers a lot of strange customs among other folks, such as building houses out of boards and wearing clothes that ain’t buckskins. Set in Nevada during the late 1800’s, this collec ...
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People’s Guide to the Cthulhu Mythos: Cosmic Horror, Lovecraft, Weird Fiction
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#cthulhupodcast, #cthulhu, #CthulhuMythos, #Lovecraft, #TTRPGs, #GraphicNovels, #WeirdFiction, #GothicLiterature, misc. geek/nerd topics, and #babygoats. Join us for our audiobook episodes. Episodes drop weekly.
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Hello, and welcome to ‘bominable ‘bominations, a podcast where I’ll serialise some of the classics of turn-of-the-20th-century horror, and who knows what else the future may hold. I’m Tuomas, a voice-actor and aficionado of the weird and terrifying, and I’m delighted to have you join me for this week’s episode.
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Ao igual que o esquelete de Castelao, aquí contamos contos en lingua galega. Memorias doutros tempos. Contos de Galicia (ou de calquera nacionalidade traducidos ao galego) e tamén fragmentos de grandes obras. Cousas que se contan... escoita!
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Welcome…to Dweller of the Dark! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dweller-of-the-dark/support
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Two friends discovering together the subtle riches of stories and poems.
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Ancient stories and dusty paperbacks. Science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. All of that wrapped up in a podcast built around reviewing both classic and new books and stories. "Legendary Hero" Music provided by Royalty Free Zone: https://www.youtube.com/royaltyfreezone Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cobwebs/support
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Deep, Funky, Soulful, Jackin' House Music. 420 Ceis, Acumen, Adriatique, Alex Augello, Alex Niggemann & Superlounge, Alexander East, Andrade, Andrew Chibale, Andrew Mataus, Andry Nalin, Andy Clockwork, Andy Meston, Anhanguera, Aphreme, Arco, Armbar, Artie Flexs, Arts & Leisure, Audio Soul Project, Bang Bang, BeatPimps, Belocca, Bleep District, Boo Williams, Brandon Bass, Brent Vassar, Brett Valentine, Bucked Naked, Butch, Canard, The Candy Dealers, Carleto, Chanson E, Chemars, Chris Lauer, C ...
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Robert E. Howard's 'Witchfire': A Fiery Collection
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#horror #horrorstories #RobertEHoward #horrorstory #Satan #books #music #writing #jeffreyleblanc'With tentacles like serpents writhed afar,And waving in a dusky dragon light Great moths whose wings unholy tapers char.Red memory on memory, tier on tier, Builds up a tower, time and space to span;Through world on world I rise, and sphere on sphere,To …
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Episode 5: Robert E Howard & Gene Wolfe
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What is there to say about Robert E Howard and Gene Wolfe? Well, in fact, quite a lot. In this episode we discuss the legendary Robert E Howard focusing on Conan, his most iconic creation and one of the pinnacles of fiction. Who is Conan and what does he represent? Then we discuss our feelings on Gene Wolfe through the lens of Book of the New Sun a…
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Ep. 37 "Pigeons from Hell" by Robert E. Howard | Hometown Horrors
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An ancient evil festers in the heart of a small community, and though the original perpetrators may be gone, traces of their misdeeds linger on. Also, it's never a good idea to stay the night in a seemingly abandoned mansion, even if you are on holiday. Written in 1934, "Pigeons from Hell" is one of several regional horror stories by Howard set in …
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DONALD TRUMP SPECIAL DEDICATION: 'Ever-burning Light' by Jeffrey LeBlanc
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#Trump #Horror #Music #Fight #Horrorstory #Eternity #Firestorm #YouTube #Rumble #Spotify Fight! Fight! Fight!--President Donald Trump July 13, 2024https://rumble.com/v56xhat-donald-trump-special-dedication-ever-burning-light-by-jeffrey-leblanc.htmlhttps://youtube.com/@dwellerofthedark?sub_confirmation=1https://youtube.com/shorts/gaZAcayE96s?feature…
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Episode 8: World Building and 5 items for a Hobbit adventure
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World building is a foundational aspect of fantasy and science fiction and in truth, all fiction. We discuss our preferences in the world, especially examining Tolkien in Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion, Gene Wolfe in the Book of the New Sun and Wizard Knight, Robert E Howard’s Conan series set in the Hyborian Age, Glen Cook’s The Black Comp…
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Episode 7: Pages vs Pacing & Sword & Sorcery Draft-a-Fellowship
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Can books be too short or long? Or is pacing more important than pages? In this episode we discuss the importance and our preference for story length and focus. Is there a right answer? Listen to find out. Then, we draft a Lord of the Rings-style Fellowship, using a maximum of two characters from the Sword & Sorcery–Heroic Fantasy series that we ar…
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Vampire Ballad: Jeffrey LeBlanc’s 'Cajun Moonlight Tears' for 'One Scotch, One Bourbon, & One Beer'
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#vampire #ballad #horror #horrorstory #horrorcommunity #JudasMill #HWA #musicOne drink one dance under skiesOne bourbon one night no disguiseOne scotch one tear that falls nearRaise your glass one last cheer--Jeffrey LeBlanc (Cajun Moonlight Tears)https://youtu.be/Ozx8wHFJ0FIhttps://youtu.be/dHgTVFNGEBghttps://youtu.be/Zbxkhjlu_Cshttps://youtube.co…
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VAMPIRE WARNING: Jeffrey LeBlanc’s 'Devil's Down in Judas Mill' #vampires #music #Eagles #horror
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#vampire #Eagles #shorts #horror #horrorstory #horrorcommunity #JudasMill #HWA #musicDevil’s down in Judas MillWanting my heart wanting my soul stillTill the last star’s declineThis vixen will take more than my wine--Jeffrey LeBlanc (Devil's Down in Judas Mill)https://youtu.be/Ozx8wHFJ0FIhttps://youtu.be/dHgTVFNGEBghttps://youtu.be/Zbxkhjlu_Cshttps…
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HAUNTING DEATH HORROR: 'The Dance of Death' by Algernon Blackwood
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#horrorstories #weirdtales #Death #algernonblackwood #horror #dance #book #horrorcommunity #horrorstory #HWA #books “Yes, I am ready,” she said quietly, looking straight into his eyes; “but what a long time you were in coming. Was it such a great effort to leave?” The form of the question struck him as odd, but he was too happy to pause. He became …
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Ep. 39 Writing 2 Sentence Horror Stories Using a Few Simple Principles
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The Bad Idea grows legs! Or perhaps wings... In which I talk a bit about Inversion, Repetition and Paradox (with examples). Secondly, I read some of my crap attempts at writing short horror stories. Can you do better? I bet you can! My apologies to Gilbert Gottfried, Groucho Marx, Fox's Animation Domination lineup. The Philosophy of Horror: https:/…
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Ep. 38 "Wailing Well" by M. R. James | A Stable for Nightmares
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Warning! Tonal whiplash incoming. This delightful (and delightfully creepy) short story by master of the genre Montague Rhodes James is a sort-of Billy Bunter meets the contents of a Breugel the Elder painting. Hopefully that doesn't give too much away. First published in 1928, this was a joy to record; you can't beat the old English public-school …
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Welcome back to The Cromcast's dive into "The Broken Sword" by Poul Anderson. We've been through heck and back with these characters, but if Odin's presence is any indication, things aren't about to get better! Join us for the final turn with this fantastic tale and learn what fate befalls Skafloc and Valgerd!One ThingsJonathan: "The Wager" by Davi…
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Fantasy and Sci-fi for the most part are a series of interlinking tropes and overtures that combine and interplay to make an unique whole. In this episode we discuss those tropes that move us and exicte us each time they present themselves. We also dive into those that have us rolling our eyes when they appear. Thanks again to our wonderful sponsor…
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Medieval Vampire Horror: 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci' by John Keats
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I unleashed a new song introduction called 'Winter's Kiss, Winter Fang' #vampire #horror #horrorcommunity #medieval #knight #horrorstory #horror #horrorstories 'She took me to her elfin grot,And there she gaz'd and sighed deep,And there I shut her wild sad eyesSo kiss'd to sleep.And there we slumber'd on the moss,And there I dream'd, ah woe betide!…
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Psychic Brain Eating Vampires: 'The Thought Monster' by Amelia Reynolds Long
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#vampire #braineater #horror #horrorstories #psychic #mentalvampire #horrorstory #books #fiendwithoutaface #horrorcommunity #sciencefiction 'There were no marks of violence on the body; only that expression of horrific revulsion at unspeakable things.'--(Amelia Reynolds Long)https://youtu.be/Hsjplw_54Iw?si=S5D9YYjTVWlrLfYChttps://youtube.com/shorts…
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Ep. 36 Does This Scare You? Classic Horror and Weird Fiction: A Lifelong Love Affair.
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What scares you, and why? What scares me? For this episode, I wanted to do something different to my weekly serialisation, and open up the forum, to have a bit of a wee chat about why we love weird fiction. Who knows, maybe this'll become a 'thing'... Or maybe this was a Very Bad Idea. Supernatural Horror in Literature https://hplovecraft.com/writi…
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Episode 4: Manga, Anime, and our Book Club Itinerary
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In this episode we discuss our histories with anime and our recent foray into reading manga. We talk about our impressions and general love form the form and go into a bit of detail on Berserk and Fullmetal Alchemist which we’ve read as a group and Hunter x Hunter which we are reading now. We also invite everyone to hop along for our book club whic…
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In our feature story a man accidentally becomes immortal. He falls in love and she ages but he does not. Help support the show by ordering the audiobook Source A Souls Journey by Richard Bunce. It's AI fiction that will make you wonder, what are we in for ? Click on the link below and Thank You for your support. https://play.google.com/store/audiob…
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Ep. 35 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 3 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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In our final instalment of this perplexing and perturbing story, (see episode 34 for part two). Things reach a fever pitch at Bly manor with multiple manifestations, disappearances, and a possible breakdown. Of reality, or of sanity? You be the judge. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://you…
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Episode 3: Talking 'The Hunt for Gollum,' Adaptations, and the Forbes Best 30 Book Series List
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Episode 3: Talking 'The Hunt for Gollum,' Adaptations, and the Forbes Best 30 Book Series List In this episode, we discuss the recently announced *The Hunt for Gollum*, sorting through both trepidation and excitement at the announcement. This leads to a broader discussion of film adaptations and the state of big media in general. We finish with a r…
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Welcome back to the big show, Cromrades! This week, we discuss chapters 11 - 20 of The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson. Check back in a few weeks for the exciting finale!One ThingsJon: Love Lies Bleeding, a movie!Josh: Fargo, season 1 and 2, a television show!Luke: Nuclear War, A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen, a book!Questions? Comments? Curses?Call us …
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Talking Genre and Fantasy, Plus Our Top 10 Video Games In this episode, we discuss the concept of genre, exploring where it's helpful and where it's just marketing. Is fantasy a setting or a genre? How should books be categorized in a bookshop? Does it even matter all that much? We delve into when genre is useful and when it becomes a crutch. After…
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Ep. 34 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 2 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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In part two (see episode 33 for part one), tension mounts, apparition encounters increase, and the governess at Bly begins to lose the plot. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9gAlZeexHnFHASayT0nGM17V4hCSzSiBy Thomas Barker
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The Best Halloween Poems–Episode 27: Robert Ervin Howard’s “Dead Man’s Hate”
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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dwellerofthedark.com/2021/10/27/the-best-halloween-poems-episode-27-robert-ervin-howards-dead-mans-hate/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dweller-of-the-dark/support
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Ep. 33 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 1 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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The ceremony of innocence is drowned in this, most ambiguous ghostly novella from 1898 by renowned Anglo-American writer Henry James. A governess is given charge of two young children in the countryside manor of Bly, only to find (or does she?), that erstwhile inhabitants of the house, and their influence over the children, may linger. Lock the doo…
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Ep. 32 "The Thing in the Hall" by E. F. Benson | A Stable for Nightmares
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If you open the doors of perception too far, who knows what might come knocking? An eminent physician is drawn into a dangerous occult scheme by a longtime colleague, with horrific results. The Thing in the Hall displays the authors characteristically deft style, with a touch of sly humour, in this alarming yarn from 1912. Queries, comments? Write …
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YEGG-HA/ Ken Hite talks Post-Apocalyptia/Dark Dungeons
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Geeky Crossroads: Pulp history & Archetypes
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Sponsored by: ANYCUBIC KOBRA NEO 2 3D Printer $199, DB's fav printer!!! Glarry Guitars Inexpensive Guitars Golden Goat CBD CBD & Delta 8 Edibles FInd us on... INSTAGRAM Podbean Amazon Apple Stitcher Facebook Our Patreon << Donate Season 19 2024 WITCH-HOUSE/ghostbusters black and white in foreign lang. WORM THAT WALKS/Mouth of Madness WORMIUS, OLAUS…
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Ep. 31 "The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson | A Precursor to the Mythos
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A remote house, a decaying journal. Two friends on a holiday in remote Western Ireland uncover a tale of wonders (and terrors), and an unfathomable abyss that will leave them forever changed. This unusual, and poignantly haunting novella from 1908, by one of horror fictions true originals, has been a massive influence on generations of subsequent w…
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Hile, Cromrades! Here we delve into the first 10 chapters of Poul Anderson's The Broken Sword! We had a ton of fun with this discussion, and hopefully you enjoy it too! We'll return with the next discussion in the coming weeks!One ThingsJon: Devolution and other things by Max Brooks!Josh: From Hell: Master Edition by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell!L…
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A man doesn't believe in the supernatural until he sees a grusome murder. Read by Robert Crandall. Now available an audiobook I produced about AI fiction , this book will make you think and make you afraid, and make you wonder, what are we in for. Click the link and Thank You for your support. https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Richar…
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Ep. 30 "The Hounds of Tindalos" by Frank Belknap Long | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos
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Upon rediscovering a drug used centuries ago to expand the consciousness of mystics, eccentric author Halpin Chalmers hopes (along with the aid of certain, esoteric mathematical formulae) to utilise it in an experiment. An experiment in TIME TRAVEL. Unbeknownst to him, his inquiry draws the attention of unwelcome entities, from dark dimensions. Nar…
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SATANIC HORROR: 'Return to the Sabbath' by Robert Bloch
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#witchcraft #halloween #horrorcommunity #weirdtales #horrorfamily #horrorstory #witches #horrorstories #hitchcock #booktube #robertbloch 'It’s not the kind of story that the columnists like to print; it’s not the yarn press-agents love to tell. When I was still in the Public Relations Department at the studio, they wouldn’t let me break it. I knew …
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Ep. 29 "Dagon" by H. P. Lovecraft | The Mythos Stirs
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One of the first stories written by Lovecraft as an adult, the story was inspired in part by a dream he had. "I dreamed that whole hideous crawl, and can yet feel the ooze sucking me down!" he later wrote. The earliest elements of the Cthulhu Mythos begin to stir in this tale of madness and the churning deeps. Narrated by Thomas Barker Queries, com…
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ALIEN HORROR: 'From the Crypts of Memory' by Clark Ashton Smith
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Full length novel, script, and narration based off this work coming soon! #alien #horrorstory #apocalypse #aliens #horrorwriting #clarkashtonsmith #horrorcommunity'And one by one we died and were lost in the dust of accumulated time. We knew the years as a passing of shadows, and death itself as the yielding of twilight unto night.'--Clark Ashton S…
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SKINWALKER HORROR: Skinwalker-CHAPTER 3 by Thomas Swafford
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#shapeshifter #skinwalker #navajo #horrorstories #desert #horrormovie #horrortube #horrorcommunity'In those recollections, I was fighting off a hulking wolfish thing with red eyes and blood dripping claws. Razor talons would rip into me doing their worst to bone, sinew, and flesh. How even now, I still wake remembering the coppery pungent scent of …
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VAMPIRE HORROR COMEDY: The Cloak by Robert Bloch
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#vampires #youtube #horrorstories #horrorstory #comedy #horrorshorts 'It was probably a mood evoked by the day, he mused. After all, this was the sunset of Halloween. Tonight was the dreaded Allhallows Eve, when spirits walked and skulls cried out from their graves beneath the earth. Either that, or tonight was just another rotten cold fall day. He…
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Ep. 28 "The House of the Worm" by Mearle Prout
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Two friends embark on what was to be an innocent hunting trip, but which soon leads to decay, degredation, and a chilling secret that gnaws at the heart of the world. This somewhat obscure story, first published in 1933, contains many intriguing parallels and haunting echoes of what was then developing into the Cthulhu mythos, without necessarily b…
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Sponsored by: ANYCUBIC KOBRA NEO 2 3D Printer $199, DB's fav printer!!! Glarry Guitars Inexpensive Guitars Golden Goat CBD CBD & Delta 8 Edibles FInd us on... INSTAGRAM Podbean Amazon Apple Stitcher Facebook Our Patreon << Donate Season 19 2024 WITCH-HOUSE/ghostbusters black and white in foreign lang. WORM THAT WALKS/Mouth of Madness WORMIUS, OLAUS…
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ANGIE SANFORD DEDICATION: Prometheus by Lord Byron
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Rest in Peace Angie Sanford. You will truly be missed.--JL #death #books #booktube #book #wildlife #youtube #horrorstories #immortality'Which Earth and Heaven could not convulse, A mighty lesson we inherit:Thou art a symbol and a sign To Mortals of their fate and force;Like thee, Man is in part divine, A troubled stream from a pure source;And Man i…
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