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A chilling tale of recurring nightmares and supernatural terror, The Room in the Tower follows a man whose unsettling dreams of a mysterious country house and its ominous tower haunt him from childhood into adulthood. When fate leads him to the very place he has seen in his dreams, he is forced to confront a horrifying presence that has long awaited his arrival.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of familial legacies and moral dilemmas with "Colin: A Novel" as your thematic guide. This podcast invites listeners to explore the consequences of ambition, the weight of ancestral choices, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, all woven through the lives of the Stanier family across centuries. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, drawing on themes of betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of power that echo through time. While the narrative shifts from the Faustian pact of the first Colin Stanier to the contemporary conflicts faced by his ...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of high society during the Fin de Siècle, where ambition, social maneuvering, and the pursuit of status intertwine. "Dodo: A Detail of the Day" invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the lives of characters navigating the complexities of social class, relationships, and the allure of wealth. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, offering fresh perspectives on the intricate dance of societal expectations and personal desires. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal ...

Delve into a captivating collection of tales that intertwine intrigue, morality, and the eccentricities of life, as suggested by the title "Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories." This podcast uncovers a diverse array of narratives, from the shadowy realms of blackmail and the supernatural to the whimsical antics of cats and the peculiarities of human behavior. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore unique explorations that reveal both the absurdities and the darker facets of society. With stories grouped into themes that provoke thought and spark...

Being an English author in a new and different culture seems to work its magic when these two are placed together in the same spot with a rich vocabulary; ideas seem more fully formed and characters have another edge to their existence. For the outsider looking in, more can be revealed and shared with ourselves.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 26 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Verlorene Herzen", "Mrs. Amworth", "Das ägyptische Parfüm", "Allerseelen".

Die Gruselkabinett Box 45 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Das unheimliche Turmzimmer, Flaxman Low - Der Fall Medhans Lea, Das unbewohnte Haus, Das gefährlichste Spiel der Welt.

Thirteen classic stories of horror and the supernatural by some of the greatest writers in the genre. This compilation includes a mix of well-known classics by authors such as Edith Nesbit, J. Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James, alongside several tales by less familiar names who were hugely popular and prolific in their day.

When a Londoner retreats to the Cornish Coast for a break, he encounters a veiled woman. Could it be the ghost of intrepid explorer Miss Alice Trellings, who disappeared whilst staying at the hotel?

Keen to escape London to work on their respective music scores and novel, two cousins stumble across a rural holiday let that is well below their budget. But it soon proves too good to be true when something on the top landing starts spooking them and their staff.

Brain surgeon Dr Francis Assheton is sceptical when one of his oldest friends holds a séance to show him ‘The Thing’ that has been appearing at his home. But when he witnesses it for himself and his friend then dies in mysterious circumstances, the doctor must recount his tale before it is too late.

Harry Pershore knocks down a wall to create a secret garden, despite warnings from his friend who has spotted that the patch of land has been walled off for a reason and is actually an altar of sacrifice. Pershore ignores his friend’s advice and it’s not long before strange things start happening in the garden.

In the remote town of Firham-By-Sea, two holidaymakers are curious about the derelict Corner House and its mysterious owners. Upon investigation, they unveil the grim story of Mr and Mrs Labson.

‘The Outcast’ tells the story of Mrs Bertha Acres, who is handsome and charming company, but inspires horror and dread in all who meet her, most notably her husband who killed himself after only a month of marriage. She starts afresh in a new village, but she is cursed to always be an outcast.

‘The Bath-Chair’ tells the story of the Faraday siblings. Edmund is a shrewd businessman, priding himself on his impeccable health. His spinster sister, Alice, lives with him performing all domestic duties and despises him. When Edmund starts seeing a lame figure who looks startlingly like himself and his own health starts mysteriously declining, Alice revels in plotting his downfall.

Reported to be an account of a real haunting experienced by the author at a house in Rye, this story features fleeting glimpses of an apparition in a walled garden.

Hester Ward is blessed with youth, health, beauty, a husband and two adorable children, but she is being tormented by a face in her dreams. It is hoped that a holiday by the coast will relieve her, but the face eventually manifests itself.

Set in the remote Yorkshire Valleys, the narrator in this story returns to the holiday home of his childhood. He has inherited the house from his uncle and has come to oversee the renovations with a friend. However, it soon becomes apparent the house is haunted by a ghost with an awful secret.

When Philip Hope discovers that his wife, Sybil, is having an affair with his secretary, Julian, he takes great delight in thwarting their affections. Just as Philip dismisses his secretary, though, he falls from a cliff, and Julian doesn’t save him. Now free to be together, Sybil and Julian return to the place Philip died, but it becomes clear that Philip is not finished with them yet as he haunts their honeymoon.

A grisly spirit turns travelling companion for an unwitting traveller on the top deck of a London bus one bleak winter’s night in this short story.