M. Ernest Valdemar was dying, and hypnotist William Maxwell wanted to conduct an experiment involving the dying man. Rumors abounded, so now Maxwell is recounting what really happened that night many months ago. Based on the chilling Edgar Allan Poe story, and adapted by Dee Beardsley, who also directed.

Starring Steve Connor, Dave Cavallaro, Keith O'Brien, Deborah Stencel, Conner Howard, and Quinn Cafferata-Jenkins. Produced by Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Scott Young. Original music and sound engineering by Prithwish Maji.

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One rainy night, Sergeant-Major Morris visits an old Army buddy, Bernard White, and his family. He brings with him a mysterious relic -- a monkey's paw -- said to have the magical power to grant wishes. After Morris leaves, Bernard makes a wish... and nothing happens. However, unimaginable tragedy soon strikes the White household.

Based on the short story by W.W. Jacobs, adapted and directed by Dee Beardsley, and produced by Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, and Prithwish Maji. Music was provided by the Fiechter Brothers. Sound engineering was provided by Prithwish Maji.

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Ellen Marlowe is tired of her movie star husband's extramarital affairs. She finds the perfect solution one day when she's in an antique store. What price must Ellen pay to exact revenge on her cheating husband?

Written by Jean Graham, based on her published short story, directed by Dee Beardsley, and produced b y Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Jean Graham. Original music and sound engineering provided by Prithwish Maji.

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Our second trailer. Hypnotist William Maxwell recounts the events leading up to Mr. Valdemar's death and apparent after-death experience. Adapted from the short story by Dee Beardsley. The cast includes: Steve Conner, Dave Cavallaro, Keith O'Brien, Connor Howard, Deborah Stencel, and Quinn Cafferata-Jenkins. A Radio Story Hour production.

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Coming May 8, 2026.

An old Army buddy of Mr. White's pays a visit and brings with him a mysterious object. Is the power this object holds too good to be true? Or are the White's destined for tragedy?Adapted from the W.W. Jacobs story and directed by Dee Beardsley. Produced by Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, Prithwish Maji, and John Ruff. Starring Tony Semczuk as Mr. White, Laura Mirsky as Mrs. White, Karl Nordman as Sgt. Major Morris, Tommy J. Grant as Herbert, and Remi Savard as the Priest. Original music was provided by The Fiechter Brothers. Sound engineering was provided by Prithwish Maji.

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Coming May 8, 2026.

Ellen Marlowe has a problem -- her cheating husband, Doug. Quite by accident, she may have found the perfect solution to her problem sitting on a dusty shelf in an old antique store.

Written by Jean Graham, based on her published short story. Directed by Dee Beardsley. Produced by Dee Beardsley, Scott Young, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Jean Graham. Starring Rachel Anderson as Ellen, Christian Neuhaus as Doug, Remi Savard as the Proprietor, and Morrison James as The Gargoyle. Original music was provided by Prithwish Maji. Sound engineering was also provided by Prithwish Maji.

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On the distant planet called New Earth, cousins Benjamin and Gordie are about to learn the secret that's hidden in Schlessinger's barn, and why no one is allowed to go outside at night.

Adapted by Jean Graham from her short story, directed by Dee Beardsley, produced by Dee Beardsley, Jean Graham, John Ruff, Kathryn Hampton and Scott Young. Audio engineering by Joe Bly. Original Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter.

The cast included: Asher Honor Hwang as Gordie, Enzo DeGuzman as Benjamin, Justin Clouser as Grandpa Samuel and Carla J. Wilson as Aunt Gert.

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Webster's defines Hawkshaw as a noun, "detective," from the character in the 19th century play, The Ticket of Leave Man. The real definition of Hawkshaw, though, is an exciting, fast-paced, action-adventure detective story featuring the most unusual heroine since Emma Peel karate-chopped her way across TV screens in The Avengers. Private investigator Edward Kent's life takes a turn toward the bizarre when he's hired by eccentric heiress, Sarah Blake. She needs his help finding her deceased uncle's hidden treasure. What he didn't count on was having to navigate her equally eccentric family. Will Sarah and this crazy case be Kent's undoing? Listen to find out.