EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 17 MIN
004 - 'Horace'
from Serapion · host Francis Stevens
An ominous presence has intertwined itself with Clayton Barbours life, warned the medium. A restless spirit seeks to claim your existence, yearning to live through you. In that chilling moment, Barbour found himself ensnared in a desperate battle for his very soul. (Adapted from the Famous Fantastic Mysteries reprint, July 1942)
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