EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsClassic tales of supernatural horror and suspense are brought to life in this series of audiobooks featuring the works of E.F.Benson, Saki, H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, and more. Fans of the creepiest, spookiest podcasts will thrill to the immersive retellings of these nightmarish short stories from the vaults of terror, complete with compelling narration, sound effects and music. As told by the mysterious Jasper L'Estrange, EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast is your new home for scary stories drawn from the rich traditions of horror, supernatural, and weird fiction.
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"The Bowmen" / "Out of the Earth" by Arthur Machen
April 21, 2024 21:44 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn 1914 Arthur Machen published “The Bowmen”, a patriotic supernatural tale intended to boost the morale of British soldiers fighting in the trenches and those at home who had heard reports of the horrors of warfare. However, much to his consternation, Machen’s story was taken as fact by a public who desperately wanted to believe and spawned the legend of The Angels of Mons. His 1915 short story “Out of the Earth” deals with the aftermath of “The Bowmen” controversy, exploring the ways that m...
"Kecksies" by Marjorie Bowen
April 16, 2024 22:13 - 39 minutes - 58.3 MBTwo debauched noblemen seek refuge in the cottage of Goody Boyle one stormy night. When they find out that her home is the last resting place of a mutual enemy – Richard Horne – and his corpse is in the next room, they decide to play a diabolical joke. But just who will have the last laugh in Marjorie Bowen’s classic tale of cruelty, revenge, and witchcraft. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Keckies” by Marjorie Bowen (1925). You can...
"An Experiment of the Dead" by Helen de Guerry Simpson
March 27, 2024 20:21 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWhen Reverend Dionysius Luan asks to visit his cousin who is in prison awaiting execution, the solicitor begins to wonder whether he has an ulterior motive. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “An Experiment of the Dead” by Helen de Guerry Simpson (1938). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to episode 17 of The EnCrypted Postmortem (uploaded soon). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you lik...
"The Next Heir" by H. D. Everett
March 10, 2024 12:27 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBA Canadian soldier journeys to England in response to an advertisement seeking the heir to his ancestral home Quinton Court. On visiting his cousin, a strange and invalid antiquarian, he uncovers dark secrets and begins to question whether he should accept the mantle of…the next heir. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Next Heir” by H. D. Everett (1920). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening...
"Forgotten Harbour" by Gordon Hillman
February 25, 2024 13:37 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBAmerica's foremost authority on poltergeists, the indomitable Cranshawe, is called in to investigate the mysterious occurrences at a fogbound coastal town. But who, or what, is behind the strange sights and sounds, and will Cranshawe crack the case before yet another tragedy strikes Forgotten Harbour? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. I will be discussing the story on episode 15 of The EnCrypted Postmortem (my bonus content for chan...
"The Same Dog"
February 14, 2024 20:37 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe lives of a young girl and boy are changed irrevocably following an encounter with a strange dog at a mysterious house. But what really happened that day, and was it (as Mary suggests) a “haunted house”? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a Patreon or YouTube channel member and listening to episode 14 of The EnCrypted Postmortem. (Due to various issues these will be uploaded in the n...
"The Same Dog" by Robert Aickman
February 14, 2024 20:37 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe lives of a young girl and boy are changed irrevocably following an encounter with a strange dog at a mysterious house. But what really happened that day, and was it (as Mary suggests) a “haunted house”? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a Patreon or YouTube channel member and listening to episode 14 of The EnCrypted Postmortem. (Due to various issues these will be uploaded in the n...
"The Black Stone Statue" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman
February 09, 2024 19:55 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe resident of a rundown boarding house becomes intrigued when a familiar face comes seeking a room. The man has returned from South America with a strange story and even stranger cargo. But will it be his undoing…? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Black Stone Statue” by Mary Elizabeth Counselman (1937). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to episode 13 of The EnCrypted Postmortem. (Du...
"Grey Sand and White Sand" by Helen de Guerry Simpson
January 24, 2024 13:47 - 54 minutes - 83.1 MBANNOUNCEMENT: I have receive comments (admittedly by only one user) that the podcast does not play for them. I have received no other reports of this and I have not personally experienced any playback failure when trying on a few different podcast platforms. Please comment or email me if you've had any playback problems. They might be out of my control, of course, but at least I can investigate... THE STORY: A painter trying to capture the essence of his local marshland becomes convinced ...
"The Hall Bedroom" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman
January 17, 2024 21:18 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThe landlady of a boarding-house relates the strange history of the third floor hall bedroom through the journal left by its latest tenant: a man in town to “take the waters” who becomes convinced that there is something unusual about his lodgings… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Hall Bedroom” by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. James (1903). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a YouTube channel member or Patreon patron and ...
"Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You, My Lad" by M. R. James
December 23, 2023 19:28 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBProfessor Parkins is spending the winter holiday improving his golf at the seaside town of Burnstow when he makes a strange discovery at the site of an old monastery. But what is the secret of the whistle he finds? And when he blows into it has he roused more than the wind? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come To You, My Lad” by M.R. James (1904). You can hear me discuss this story by listening to a special ed...
"The Horror of Abbot's Grange" by Frederick Cowles
December 17, 2023 15:51 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWhen a married couple take up residence at Abbot’s Grange, the husband has reservations about the place, especially when he learns about its dark history. But during their housewarming party, events take a sinister turn… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Horror of Abbot’s Grange” by Frederick Cowles (1936). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a YouTube channel member or becoming a Patreon patron and listening to The...
"The Breakdown" by Marjorie Bowen
December 08, 2023 19:49 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBOn his way to spend Christmas with his friend, a man is stranded when the train does not run. Deciding to complete his journey on foot, he soon becomes lost and finds refuge in a desolate tavern, “The Wishing Inn”… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Breakdown” by Marjorie Bowen (circa 1920s). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a YouTube channel member or becoming a Patreon patron and listening to The EnCrypted Postm...
"The Last Laugh" by D. H. Lawrence
December 01, 2023 23:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBA group of young people are out and about one snowy night in Hampstead, Northwest London, when strange laughter and mysterious voices seem to be changing both themselves and the world around them. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Last Laugh” by D. H. Lawrence (1925). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a YouTube channel member or becoming a Patreon patron and listening to The EnCrypted Postmortem. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀...
"Mrs Raeburn's Waxwork" by Lady Eleanor Smith
November 26, 2023 12:24 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBStranded in a rainy manufacturing city and in need of money, a down-on-his-luck actor accepts a job at Mugivan’s Waxworks. But when dusk falls, the wax figures in the chamber of Curiosities and Horrors seem to take on a life of their own, and one in particular begins to exert a powerful influence over the hapless attendant. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Mrs Raeburn’s Waxwork” by Lady Eleanor Smith (1931). You can hear me discus...
"Field with Five Trees" by Hugh Walpole
November 17, 2023 16:31 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWhen their previously happy marriage becomes strained, an author considers an affair? But could he ever leave his beloved Mary? And what is the secret of the five trees that stand in the field beyond their cottage? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Field with Five Trees” by Hugh Walpole (1934). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a YouTube channel member or becoming a Patreon patron and listening to The EnCrypted Postmo...
"The New Mother" by Lucy Clifford (plus Bonus Story)
November 12, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBTwo children are encouraged to misbehave by a mysterious girl in the village. Their mother warns them what will happen if their naughtiness persists… ***STAY TUNED AT THE END FOR A BONUS STORY*** This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The New Mother” by Lucy Clifford (1882). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a channel member or becoming a Patreon patron and listening to The EnCrypted Postmortem. 0:00 Intro/Blue Eyes & Th...
"Strange Bedfellows" by Jasper L'Estrange
October 31, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBStaying at a hotel on a business trip, a middle-aged man has a variety of bizarre experiences. But who is the old woman in the elevator...and will he survive the night? This is an original story written and read by Jasper L'Estrange for the EnCrypted Horror Podcast. ****BONUS CONTENT**** As a Halloween treat, the main story is followed by a discussion about the story in an episode of "EnCrypted Postmortem" usually exclusive to YouTube channel members and Patreon members. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀...
"The House in the Wood" by John Hastings Turner
October 25, 2023 23:59 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen Robbie McClaren suggests that they should go for a walking holiday in the Savernake Forest, his friend thinks it’s a good idea. But the mysterious house they find there is only the first strange discovery of the trip. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The House in the Wood” by John Hastings Turner (1937). You can hear me discuss this story by joining as a channel member or become a Patreon patron. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting m...
"The Horror-Horn" by E. F. Benson
October 18, 2023 23:11 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWhile on holiday in the Swiss Alps, a man learns of a race of subhuman cave dwellers supposedly live on the Ungeheurehorn – The Horror-Horn. He dismisses these rumours as local superstition, but was he right to? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Horror-Horn” by E. F. Benson (1922). You can hear my thoughts about this story by joining me on Patreon and listening to "EnCrypted POSTMORTEM #1". 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work ...
"Fear" by P. C. Wren
October 11, 2023 20:03 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWhile travelling through “unadministered territory” in Southeast Asia an Englishman is forced to spend the night at an abandoned and dilapidated jungle rest-house. However, his qualms about the place prove well-founded when the bungalow begins to reveal a gruesome history. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Fear” by P.C. Wren (1944). THANKS FOR LISTENING! :) 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the foll...
"Scoured Silk" by Marjorie Bowen
October 05, 2023 12:51 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBElisa Minden is due to be married to a wealthy scholar Humphrey Orford. But as the wedding day draws near she starts to wonder about Mr Orford’s first wife, who died twenty years before, and begins to unravel a mystery. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Scoured Silk” by Marjorie Bowen (1918). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube ...
"The Childish Thing" by John Metcalfe
October 01, 2023 18:46 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe death of the Hewson family's housemaid prompts eight-year-old Dulcie to explore the woodshed. The curious wax figurine she finds there, hidden amongst the rubbish, both fascinates and unsettles her. But could there be more to this childish thing than first meets the eye...? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror of the story "The Childish Thing” by John Metcalfe (1952). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 If you want to discuss the show, talk business, ...
"Esmeralda" by John Keir Cross
September 19, 2023 14:09 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe owner of a newsagent’s has grown to despise his wife over the fifteen years of their marriage and is haunted by dreams of the child they never had. But when his resentment turns into a moment of shocking violence, events take a surprising and sinister turn… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Esmeralda” by John Keir Cross (1944). This story is available in the collection “The Other Passenger” (republished by Valancourt Books, 20...
"Jack Werrett, The Flood Man" by Rebecca Lloyd
September 14, 2023 15:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBDr Megan Wood thinks the Georgian house on the edge of a desolate Norfolk marsh will be the perfect place for her research into local churches. But the strange behaviour of her two new landladies hints at an even stranger secret - one that puts her in unwitting peril! This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Jack Werrett, The Flood Man" by Rebecca Lloyd. Read by permission of the author. For more information about Rebecca Lloyd, visit her...
"Whittington's Cat" by Lady Eleanor Smith
December 10, 2022 21:41 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWhen a lonely young man's obsession with the Christmas pantomime takes a sinister turn those closest to him begin to worry about his sanity. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Whittington's Cat" by Lady Eleanor Smith (1934). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than you'd im...
"Martin's Close" by M.R. James
December 01, 2022 16:50 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe written record of a 17th-century murder trial takes an unusual turn when witnesses relate seemingly supernatural occurences. But through their testimonies the true circumstances of Ann Clark's death are gradually uncovered. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Martin's Close" by M.R. James (1911). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these ...
"The Funeral March of a Marionette" by John Metcalfe
November 27, 2022 11:23 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBYoung George and his older brother Alfie decide to make some money for themselves with a "penny for the Guy" on the eve of Bonfire Night. But as darkness closes in on this snowy night, London is full of strangeness and foreboding - and Alfie becomes increasingly uneasy. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Funeral March of a Marionette" by John Metcalfe (1927). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-readi...
"The Real and the Counterfeit" by Louisa Baldwin
November 23, 2022 13:43 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhen the sceptical Hugh Armitage learns of Will Musgrave's desire to see the ghost that haunts his ancestral home, he decides to have a spot of fun at his friend's expense. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "The Real and the Counterfeit" by Louisa Baldwin (1895). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes ...
"The Spider" by F. McDermott
November 23, 2022 13:25 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBA lost traveller finds refuge at the home of a blind man on Christmas Eve. But is all as it seems...or is it a case of "the spider and the fly"? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "The Spider" by F. McDermott (1951). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than you'd imagine....
"Bloody Bill" by Reggie Oliver
November 12, 2022 18:27 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTwo Eton schoolboys bond over their interest in Egyptology, but the burgeoning friendship is overshadowed by the presence of a former Eton master called William ("Bloody Bill") Hexham. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. The story is "Bloody Bill"(c) Reggie Oliver (2005). Read with the author's permission. Find out more about Reggie Oliver here: http://www.tartaruspress.com/reggie-oliver.html 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work......
"Mr. Huffam" by Hugh Walpole
November 11, 2022 13:13 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBI hope you indulge me with this reading of a charming seasonal story by Hugh Walpole that is mysterious, maybe, but not in any way horrific... This heralds my upcoming season of Christmas ghost stories. Faced with economic uncertainty and personal strife, Christmas seems a very gloomy prospect for everyone, including the wealthy Winsloes. But the arrival of a mysterious stranger, whose personality harks back to less cynical times, has a magical effect on the family and those around them. T...
EnCrypted Halloween Special 2022: "Ghost Walk" by Jasper L'Estrange
October 31, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBA hapless ghost tour operator thinks he's in for another quiet night until an eager customer turns up. Walking around the city, he shares ghost stories about a tragic chambermaid, a haunted house, and a lady in grey. The EnCrypted Halloween Special is an original narrative written, performed and produced by Jasper L'Estrange. WARNING: contents loud noises and upsetting themes. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, ...
"I Killed Alfred Heavenrock!" by Jean Ray
October 23, 2022 08:08 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWhen a travelling salesman meets a lonely woman he hatches a plan, but will he regret giving birth to an unpleasant alter ego? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "I Killed Alfred Heavenrock!" ("J'ai tué Alfred Heavenrock!") by Jean Ray. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hou...
"The Living Shadow" by Rene Morris
October 17, 2022 09:27 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhen Mel Rutland murders a love rival he gets the woman, but is tormented by guilt. However, returning to the scene of his crime, he makes a shocking discovery... This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Living Shadow" by Rene Morris (1964). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes ma...
"The Sins of the Fathers" by Christianna Brand
October 13, 2022 10:34 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe ancient custom of "sin-eating" endures in a remote Welsh farming community. With a widow waiting to bury her husband and his father - the sin-eater - sick, it falls to young Ianto to perform the ritual. But has he the stomach for it? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Sins of the Fathers" by Christianna Brand (1964). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, record...
"The Fourth Wall" by A.M. Burrage
October 04, 2022 14:31 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn doctor's orders, solicitor Jack Forran goes for a period of rest in a country cottage. But when members of the party begin to experience strange sensations, brother-in-law Tom and friend Archie wonder if there is more to their idyllic retreat than meets the eye. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Fourth Wall" by A.M. Burrage (1915). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-r...
"The Glass Eye" by John Keir Cross
September 30, 2022 13:18 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBLife changes for a lonely woman when she develops a romantic infatuation with a stage ventriloquist. But is her passion destined to remain unrequited? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Glass Eye" by John Keir Cross (1944). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours ...
"Mr. Meldrum's Mania" by John Metcalfe
September 22, 2022 14:17 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBWhen Amos Meldrum begins experiencing the strange sensation of having an invisible (yet palpable) nose in place of his own, his friends and acquaintances think he must be going mad. But is the truth far more peculiar? And can his psychoanalyst uncover the secret of Mr. Meldrum's mania? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Mr.Meldrum's Mania" by John Metcalfe (1931). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Rese...
"Satan's Circus" by Lady Eleanor Smith
September 20, 2022 21:51 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBKeen to know more about the mysterious and infamous Circus Brandt, a woman encourages her juggler friend to recount the grisly sequence of events that made him quit the show...and which haunt his nightmares still... This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Satan's Circus" by Lady Eleanor Smith (1931). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promot...
"Two Little Red Shoes" by Bessie Kyffin-Taylor
September 09, 2022 08:29 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBA woman with a penchant for exploring empty houses begins to unearth a sinister secret when she finds a pair of red shoes in an abandoned home. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Two Little Red Shoes" by Bessie Kyffin-Taylor (1920). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes m...
"The Birthright" by Hilda Hughes
August 31, 2022 08:27 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe father of a possibly clairvoyant boy made no secret of his animosity towards his son, but does Martin Drake's latest vision reveal that his father had a change of heart before he died? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. Story: "The Birthright" written by Hilda Hughes (1931). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these shor...
"The Mainz Psalter" by Jean Ray
August 24, 2022 10:09 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBA well-travelled seaman is hired by a mysterious individual known as The Schoolmaster to take him and his ship through hellish waters to Cape Wrath on an apparently scientific expedition. But Captain Ballister and his ragtag crew soon begin to realise that their voyage on The Mainz Psalter could well be their last... This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Le Psautier de Mayence (The Mainz Psalter" was written by Jea...
"The Hands of Mr. Ottermole" by Thomas Burke
August 21, 2022 14:23 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAn East End community is terrorised by a serial killer with a seemingly supernatural ability to disappear. When the local police fail to apprehend the murderer, a plucky journalist steps in to solve the mystery This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Hands of Mr. Ottermole" was written by Thomas Burke (1931). Coming soon: "The Mainz Psalter" by Jean Ray. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researchin...
"The Human Chair" by Edogawa Ranpo
August 14, 2022 20:44 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBA writer receives an unexpected letter in which a lowly chairmaker confesses to a bizarre and disturbing trangression. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Human Chair" was written by Edogawa Ranpo (1925). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than...
"Dear John" by Rosalie Parker
July 28, 2022 20:19 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAs executor of his old schoolfriend's estate, Justin is intrigued when he finds a series of letters among the dead man's belongings. Reading them, he uncovers a secret episode in his late friend's past. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Dear John" by Rosalie Parker (2020) recorded with the author's permission. To purchase the book: https://www.pspublishing.co.uk/through-the-storm-hardcover-by-rosalie-parker-51...
"The Gorgon's Head" by Gertrude Bacon
July 27, 2022 20:16 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBCaptain Brander's reputation as a teller of tall tales precedes him, but is the strange account he relates to his passenger, Miss Baker, of what befell him and a shipmate on the island of Zante mere fabrication...or the unvarnished truth? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Gorgon's Head" by Gertrude Bacon (aka Dorothy Baker) (1899). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-read...
"Judith" by Hjalmar Bergman
July 23, 2022 21:07 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBA soldier behind enemy lines seeks lodgings in a farmhouse, but doesn't heed the old man's warnings of "death in the house". This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Judith" by Hjalmar Bergman (1915, translation 1934(?)) Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than you'd ima...
"Levitation" by Joseph Payne Brennan
July 23, 2022 21:04 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe good people of Riverville turn out in droves for the arrival of Morgan's Wonder Carnival, but when a bad-tempered hypnotist takes to the stage they get more of a show than they bargained for. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "Levitation" by Joseph Payne Brennan (1958). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these s...
"The Two Bottles of Relish" by Lord Dunsany
July 20, 2022 12:46 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBA lowly relish salesman and his aristocratic friend turn detective to solve the mystery of a missing woman in the North Downs village of Unge. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Two Bottles of Relish" by Lord Dunsany (1934). Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than...