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Horror Stories Podcast

206 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 40 ratings

Audio versions of short stories by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, H.G, Wells and others.

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Episodes

Semper Idem by Jack London

June 16, 2017 06:42 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode a troubling nightmare sent in by a listener and a gruesome story of suicide. 20 minutes.

The Hour And The Man by Robert Barr

May 27, 2017 06:21 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode a prisoner attempts an escape but things don't go well. Also on this episode a freaky listener nightmare. Send your nightmare to [email protected] About 29 minutes.

The Shadows on the Wall by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

May 13, 2017 07:50 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

In this episode I read a frightening nightmare sent in by a listener named Britney. The feature story is about death, three sisters , and shadows on the wall. About 36 minutes.

The Hand by Guy de Maupassant

April 20, 2017 02:57 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode I tell of a nightmare I had recently and invite you to send in your nightmare to be read on a future episode.  In our feature story a human hand is chained to a wall and terrible things happen.  About 24 minutes.

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

April 07, 2017 08:45 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

A story of revenge. Have you ever wanted revenge, not just to wish someone misfortune but to plan an unfortunate event to happen to someone ? The main character of this story does just that.

The Diamond Lens by Fitz- James O' Brien

March 27, 2017 07:39 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In This story our main character is obsessed with microscopes and determined to construct the perfect microscope. He needs a rare diamond to achieve his goal and commits murder to obtain the diamond. Once constructed he sees vast new worlds including a lovely woman that he falls in love with. Do you think we are microscopic to some other life form ? Some will tell you that we are.

The Golden Ingot by Fitz-James O' Brien

March 09, 2017 10:32 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

A man is tricked into believing he can make Gold from base metals. When the deception is discovered, tragedy strikes.

The Premature Burial by Edgar Allan Poe

February 23, 2017 10:02 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

The title says it all. A classic tale by Edgar Allan Poe Aprx 47 minutes

To Build A Fire by Jack London

February 08, 2017 10:08 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

A Man travels The Yukon on foot with a dog in temperatures of 75 degrees below zero. Put a log on the fire for this one.

Shadow A Parable by Edgar Allan Poe

January 26, 2017 09:57 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

Seven people captive in a room with a dead man when an ominous shadow appears.

Dagon by H.P. Lovecraft

January 14, 2017 09:19 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Some people fear what lurks in the depths of the ocean more than what might threaten us from outer space. Does UFO actually stand for Unidentified Fish Objects. Maybe. This is a very strange story by H.P. Lovecraft. About 22 minutes.  

The Gift of The Magi

December 23, 2016 04:47 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this Story a young couple makes deep personal sacrifices in order to get each other a surprise Christmas Gift. However things don't go as planned. 

Beyond The Door by Philip K Dick

December 09, 2016 10:43 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Another nightmare. This one very scary. In the story for this episode a man gives his wife a cuckoo clock as a gift. The wife loves the clock, but husband and clock don't see eye to eye. Tragedy results.

The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E Howard

November 25, 2016 10:12 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Would you spend the night in the same room as a corpse ? In this story a man does so. Strange things begin to happen. Things don’t go well. Aprx 20 minutes.

The Vampire by Jan Neruda

November 14, 2016 10:23 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this story a family is traveling to the Island of Prinkipo. They meet a young artist who wants to use the daughter as a subject for his art. When they find out why, terror strikes. Aprx 13 minutes

The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet

November 02, 2016 11:47 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

A vampire and a zombie visit me on this on.In this story young man is disconsolate. He searches for a place to get away from it all. He finds a place and falls in love with a beautiful woman who live there. However things aren't what they seem.   Aprx 29 minutes. 

The Shadowy Third by Ellen Glasgow

October 18, 2016 08:29 - 1 hour - 105 MB

This story relates in an uncanny way to a nightmare of mine. Be careful when using stairs. I avoid them at all cost. You'll understand once you listen. 1 hour 18 minutes.

Rattle of Bones by Robert E Howard

September 26, 2016 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this story two travelers arrive at an old tavern deep in the forest. What transpires is a story of paranormal, betrayal and death.  Aprx 30 minutes.

The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe

September 14, 2016 08:11 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

A Tragic Love Story.

August Heat by W.F. Harvey

September 01, 2016 09:09 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this story a man comes across a gravestone maker who has made a gravestone with his name on it. Apex 19 minutes

The Black Veil by Charles Dickens

August 24, 2016 08:47 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this story a young doctor is awaiting his first patient when a woman in a black veil appears at the door. She seeks his services for someone who is in urgent need of his help, but doesn't want the doctor to see this person until the next day. What follows is tragic.

No Living Voice by Thomas Street Millington

August 18, 2016 11:49 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this story a man is lost in the woods at night when encounters another man who offers him a place for the night. His is awakened from his sleep by voices. Is someone in the room with him ? Be sure to check out poemcast at adventuresinaudio.net

On The Brighton Road by Richard Middleton

August 07, 2016 03:40 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Death enters my life three times. In this story a man is walking along a road and suddenly joined by an 18 year old boy who suggest they are dead. Aprx 34 Minutes  

Fragment by Lafcadio Hearn

July 27, 2016 07:51 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this story a man and a young boy climb a mountain only to find human skulls everywhere.What happened here ? You’ll see. About 12 minutes.

A Parricide by Guy de Maupassant

July 11, 2016 08:34 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

This is a story of murder. A ghastly repulsive murder. He murders his parents. He makes a convincing argument in court for the murder, or does he ? Apex 20 minutes.

The Room in the Tower by E.F.Benson

June 29, 2016 08:25 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

This is a story about a recurring nightmare. You may never think of nightmares in the same way again. Aprx 45 minutes

The Mystery of the Semi - Detached By Edith Nesbit

June 15, 2016 07:45 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

This is a supernatural tale with a gruesome murder. Introduction by Abby Elvidge Read by Robert Crandall Aprx 13:00 Minutes

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

June 07, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

The story about a man who lost his lover and lost his mind. You've probably heard of this classic poem  Aprx 13:00

Lost in a Pyramid or The Mummy's Curse

May 21, 2016 10:41 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

In this story a young woman finds some strange looking seeds and asks her future husband where he got them. He tells the story of a trip to Egypt and how he came about them while lost in a pyramid. She wants to plant them but he objects for fear of a curse. She plants one anyway and what happens is not pretty.

The Beast in the Cave by H.P. Lovecraft

April 26, 2016 05:44 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this story a man is lost in a cave and hears the footsteps of something approaching. What is it ? Will he be devoured by a hungry beast ? Introduction by Victoria Phelps read by Robert Crandall Aprx 24 minutes

The Adventures of the German Student by Washington Irving

April 06, 2016 07:22 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

This story takes place during the French Revolution. A young German student who tends to study the paranormal which makes him depressed decides to move to Paris to improve his outlook on life in the more lively and enjoyable city. But what he finds is not what he expected. Introduction Greg Melton read by Robert Crandall  Aprx 20 minutes.

Story of the Vanishing Patient By Elia Wilkinson Peattie

March 26, 2016 08:11 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In the story we’re about to hear a Doctor is summoned in the middle of the night to tend to a dying woman in the house next door. He goes to help. The next morning he goes next door to see how the patient is doing, but what he finds is not what he was expecting. Introduction Andrea Hadhazy  read by Robert Crandall Aprx 14 minutes

A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood

March 15, 2016 08:26 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this story a young man vacationing with friends on an island for the summer decides to stay and study after his friends return to the mainland. He doesn't get much studying done. You may never think of an island quite the same. Introduction by Abby Elvidge read by Robert Crandall. Aprx 50 minutes.

The Vengeance of the Dead Man by Robert Barr

March 04, 2016 10:35 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Have you ever had an "Out of Body Experience" or maybe you've just heard about them. What if someone occupied your body while your were out of body, perhaps someone who didn't like you. This story will give you something to think about.  Introduction by Greg Melton read by Robert Crandall

Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker

February 19, 2016 06:41 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Another fall and another visit by our resident Vampire. In this story our main character is a tourist on a coach ride when he sees a road that he wants the driver to take. The driver refuses to go down the road, so the tourist decides to go on foot. Bad move. Introduction by Greg Melton Read by Robert Crandall  Aprx 39 minutes

Which Was The Murderer By Robert Barr

February 02, 2016 10:39 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this story a man shoots a political rival and even though he is caught at the scene with the gun in his hand he may get off scott free due to a peculiar law on the books, and the power of his political party and connections. Sound Familiar ? Hears an election year story for you. Introduction by Jack de Golia Read by Robert Crandall

The Stranger by Ambrose Bierce

January 25, 2016 11:18 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

I am visited again by a demon after having another accident. The demon turns out to be something very frightening. In the story a stranger suddenly appears at a campsite with a horrifying story about him and his fellow travelers. Introduction by Victoria Phelps read by Robert Crandall  Aprx 24 minutes. 

The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson

December 25, 2015 22:42 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this story a little girl is trying to sell matches on a cold New Years Eve night. Unable to sell any matches , she lights a match to provide warmth and sees a vision, but when the match goes out the vision disappears. She lights more matches and more visions appear until a very special vision appears.  Aprx 13 minutes.

Death and The Woman by Gertrude Atherton

December 16, 2015 11:03 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

In this story a woman is caring for her dying husband at his bedside. The Thoughts that go through her mind are tragic.  Aprx 22.00 Minutes. Introduction Andrea Hadhazy Read By Robert Crandall. Note Email address has been changed to [email protected] your comments are always welcome.

The Detective Meets The Murderer

November 22, 2015 04:37 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

This is a story of murder and betrayal and contains a gruesome murder scene. Please enjoy The Detective Meets the Murderer by Zachariah Langley. Introduction Victoria Phelps read by Robert Crandall. 

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

October 29, 2015 10:51 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

On this episode I am haunted by a demen about my accident. In the story a man kills a black cat and murders his wife. Introduction by Abby Elvidge Read by Robert Crandall.

The Monkeys Paw by W.W. Jacobs

October 16, 2015 08:32 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this story a family gets three wishes from a monkeys paw. The result is tragic.   

The Terrible OldMan by H.P. Lovecraft

September 28, 2015 02:37 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this story three robbers attempt to separate a mysterious old man from his riches. When they implement the plan, things don't go well.  Introduction Jack deGollia Read by Robert Crandall  20 minutes. Visit audible trial.com/adventuresinaudio sign up for a FREE 30 day trial and get a FREE audiobook.

The House of The Nightmare by Edward Lucas White

September 10, 2015 09:55 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Had a nightmare recently ? You may want to hold off on listening to this story until you feel better. The main character's car breaks down in front of an old house inhabited only by a young boy. The boy lets him spend the night and he has an horrific nightmare. Intoduction by Abby Elvidge Read by Robert Crandall About 31 Minutes. 

Lost Hearts by M R James

August 23, 2015 03:17 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

The story your about to hear is about a man who conducts human sacrifices. His victims are children. He removes a vital organ while the child is alive. His orphan cousin is his next victim , but wait some other victims seek revenge.   Introduction Greg Melton Read by Robert Crandall.  34 minutes

The Story of An Hour By Kate Chopin

August 12, 2015 09:23 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this story a woman is informed of her husbands death. What goes through her mind as she imagines life without him and what suddenly happens are very sad. Introduction by Greg Melton read by Robert Crandall 12:00 minutes. 

Gabriel-Ernest by Saki

August 05, 2015 03:57 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

In this story a beast devours animals of all kinds, but is especially fond of little children.

A Diagnosis Death by Ambrose Bierce

July 29, 2015 06:48 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this story  a doctor is able to predict the exact day of a persons death. What would you do if you knew when you were going to die ? Introduction Abby Elvidge Read by Robert Crandall 

The Judges House by Bram Stoker

July 21, 2015 09:25 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

In this story the main character is a student who rents an old house once owned by a Judge. The house is quiet and secluded, just what he needs to concentrate on his studies. However our student is in for a surprise, one very deleterious to his well being. I hope you enjoy The Judges House by Bram Stoker. Introduction by Jack deGolia  Read by Robert Crandall

When I Was Dead By Vincent O'Sullivan

July 12, 2015 20:13 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

 In this story our main character dies after a bizarre experiment,but he doesn't think he's dead even as he watches the funeral. I hope you enjoy "When I Was Dead" By Vincent O'Sullivan  Aprox 15 Minutes.