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Enter a realm where the ethereal and the uncanny intertwine, inspired by the haunting tales of "Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of ghostly narratives that stir the imagination and evoke a sense of wonder about the unknown. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a diverse collection of eerie stories that explore themes of hauntings, spectral encounters, and the lingering presence of the past. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite listeners to confront their curiosity about the ...

Explore the enigmatic realm of the supernatural with "Thin Ghost and Others (Version 2)," a captivating podcast that delves into the haunting narratives of ghostly encounters and eerie phenomena. Each episode presents a complete audiobook from a rotating collection of short stories that weave together themes of the spectral and the uncanny, inviting listeners to confront the mysteries that lie beyond the veil of the ordinary. This series is not confined to a single tale; rather, it offers a rich tapestry of chilling experiences and ethereal beings that challenge our perceptions of life and ...

M R James was a well regarded English scholar who studied the medieval period (he also wrote great ghost stories!). Apocryphal books are ancient literatures about biblical events and characters but these books are not included in the Bible. (Some books regarded as apocryphal by Protestant tradition are included in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Bibles.) They are sources of stories and legends that were elaborated about the beloved biblical narratives. The Preface contains a good explanation of apocryphal literature. In this 1913 book Dr. James has collected and edited eight of those legends....

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James. Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a medieval scholar; Provost of King’s College, Cambridge. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. His stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. The details of horror are almost never explicit, the stories relying on a gentle, bucolic background to emphasise the awfulness of the otherworldly intrusions. “Ghost Stories of an Antiquary” was written as ...

Delve into the eerie world of Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936), a renowned medieval scholar and Provost of King‚s College, Cambridge, who masterfully crafted ghost stories intended to be shared aloud during the haunting hours of Christmas Eve. Set against tranquil rural landscapes, his tales feature unassuming, scholarly protagonists who find themselves entwined with supernatural forces. The horror in his narratives is subtly woven, relying on the serene backdrop to heighten the dread of otherworldly encounters. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary‚ compiles two of his celebrated collections ...

Dive into the eerie world crafted by a master of weird fiction with this captivating collection of ghost stories, steeped in the allure of antiquarian pursuits. Explore a dolls house that reveals secrets better left hidden, encounter stolen prayer books that spell doom for their would-be thieves, and hear a chilling shriek pierce the stillness of night. Peer through bewitched binoculars to uncover a dark past, and tread carefully around an ancient crown that should have remained buried. Beware the cursed burial site, haunted by the wicked deeds of its former inhabitants. These haunting tales ...

Dive into a chilling collection of five ghost stories, originally published in 1920, by a master of the macabre from the early twentieth century. Narrated by David Wales, these tales will transport you to a world of spine-tingling suspense and supernatural intrigue.

This is the unabridged audio recording of M R James' excellent ghost story "A Warning to the Curious". Read by David Collings, this is sure to scare and delight in equal measure.