In Chapter 2 of The House of the Seven Gables, entitled, “The Little Shop-Window,” we delve deeper into the solitary world of Miss Hepzibah Pyncheon, as she reluctantly prepares to open her cent-shop, an act of sheer desperation after twenty-five years of seclusion. This chapter captures the profound inner conflict of Hepzibah, a woman of "old Gentility" forced by poverty to engage with the world she has long avoided. Her famous scowl, often mistaken for ill-temper by the townspeople, is in fact a result of her nearsightedness, underscoring how outward appearances can belie a "tender, sensitive" heart. This poignant moment of a born lady stepping down from her "pedestal of imaginary rank" to become a "plebeian woman" is a central theme of decaying gentility. Interestingly, Hepzibah's deep reluctance to open her shop mirrors the author Nathaniel Hawthorne's own angst about publishing his written works, suggesting a parallel between the character's struggle for survival and the author's creative anxieties. As she stocks her shelves with humble goods, from gingerbread figures to barrels of flour, Hepzibah weeps, acknowledging the end of an era and the beginning of a life she never imagined.
Credits
Narrated and Produced by Gizelle Erickson

Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn

Music:

Thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music" Music by Dmitry Taras from Pixabay

Thanks to The_Mountain "Horror Piano Darkness" Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHT AT 1001!

Hello, fellow seekers of the strange and the spine-chilling! Are you ready to pull back the curtain on a truly ghastly classic tale? Today we delve into the haunting origins of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "The House of the Seven Gables," where history itself is soaked in dread. Chapter 1 opens with a rusty wooden mansion in New England, its gables pointed like accusatory fingers towards a sky that has witnessed centuries of human folly and shadowed secrets. We begin not with a happy start, but with a vindictive curse. This isn't just a story; it's a legacy of misfortune, where a stately home rises over an unquiet grave, and Death itself steps across the threshold on the very day of its consecration, leaving behind a chilling mystery of blood-soaked ruffs and unanswered questions. Join us for the sophisticated, atmospheric journey into the dark heart of a family tormented by its past.

Sponsor Tags
Sponsor Intro 30:40

Show Re-entry 30:45
Credits
Narrated and Produced by Gizelle Erickson

Executive Production: Jon Hagadorn

Music & Effects:

Thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music" Music by Dmitry Taras from Pixabay

Thanks to The_Mountain "Horror Piano Darkness" Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Thanks to NikitaKondrashev, "Horror Ambient Background" Music by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay

It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time!

Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age

Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552

Spotify" https://open.spotify.com/show/5sUUFDVTatnGt7FiNQvSHe

Website ( and ALL our Anne stories) at 1001 Stories from The Gilded Age: www.bestof1001stories.com

A London seance goes wrong, producing dangerous results...

APPLE USERS

Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2

Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622

Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901

NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552

Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2

NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327

NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026

NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618

Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com

REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated).

YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nightfall was a radio series produced and aired by CBC radio from July 1980 to June 1982. While primarily a supernatural /horror series, Nightfall featured some episodes of science fiction, mystery and fantasy..

APPLE USERS

Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2

Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622

Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901

NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552

Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2

NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327

NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026

NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618

Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com

REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated).

YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The three men haul the treasure chest back to the bungelow and inventory the contents. Afterwards, LeGrand explains how he figured out there was a hidden treasure nearby,

Open these links and subscribe free to enjoy our shows!

APPLE USERS

Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2

Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622

Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901

NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552

Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2

NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327

NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026

NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618

Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM

REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated).

YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our narrator visits an old friend who is living alone with his servant on a deserted Carolina coast. His friend has discovered a gold scarab beetle which apparently has some unusual powers- among them the ability to lead the right person to gold.

REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated).

YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...

Open these links to enjoy our shows!

APPLE USERS

Catch 1001 Heroes on any Apple Device here (Free):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2

Catch 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES at Apple Podcast App Now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622

Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901

NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552

Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2

NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327

NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026

NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618

Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going toWWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM our home website with Megaphone.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lights Out is an American old-time radio program devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural.

Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television. Lights Out was one of the earliest radio horror programs, predating Suspense and Inner Sanctum,[1] and was the first to gain a large following