EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 1H 6M
Footsteps Behind the Door | The Belgian Detective Mystery Audiobook
from Nocturnal Tales: Mystery Audiobooks and Crime Stories · host Nicolas and Dora – Nocturnal Tales
In 1932, a crested letter draws the Belgian Detective and his loyal companion to La Ventana, a vast Uruguayan estancia where a respected household is tightening around fear: locked doors found open, bridles cut, a prized horse ridden in secret, and a weary wife convinced that footsteps pace outside her room in the night; when a thrown glass and a hidden cord device reveal that the haunting is engineered, the investigation shifts from superstition to motive, exposing a desperate plan built on love, class boundaries, and the quiet weapon of calling a woman's terror "nerves"; inspired by historical crime of its era while remaining entirely fictional, Footsteps Behind the Door is an original Golden Age–style mystery about manipulation, family control, and the dangerous power of a carefully staged illusion.ℹ️ FOR LISTENERSThis is an original Golden Age–style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction. All characters and events in this story are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied.💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTSWhen a lie is used "for a good reason," what matters more: the motive behind it, or the harm it causes to the person forced to live inside it? 🕵️📖 GET THE EBOOK — $3.99If you'd like a copy to keep, here's where to find it:📌 Patreon — included with Writing Table and Archive Society memberships, or one-time purchase https://www.patreon.com/posts/156573383🛒 Gumroad — one-time purchase, EPUB + PDF included https://nocturnaltalespod.gumroad.com/l/ebookvol2❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — one-time purchase, EPUB + PDF included buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales/e/532495Both formats included with every purchase — EPUB for Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books · PDF for tablets.❤️ SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS📌 Patreon (ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content – tiers from $2.99/month) https://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales📺 Rumble (free & supports us with ad revenue) https://rumble.com/c/c-7820714?e9s=src_v1_cbl❤️ Buy Me a Coffee (one-time support) https://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales🎧 Spotify (follow the show) https://open.spotify.com/show/0OQ7OEseXIMbMt2NTI7oHy?si=FY8mgTx1SDqBdR7CJgymGw🎧 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-tales-mystery-audiobooks-and-crime-stories/id1896195848📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile https://amzn.to/3MRzLNq🧾 CREDITSWritten by Nocturnal Tales. Narrated by Nocturnal Tales.🔖 TAGS / KEYWORDS golden age mystery audiobook, south american mystery, uruguay estancia mystery, staged haunting thriller, psychological suspense mystery, family secrets and control, class tension romance plot, locked door mystery, household sabotage case, hidden cord device clue, bridles cut mystery, footsteps at night mystery, manipulation and fear theme, gothic-tinged mystery, full-length mystery audiobook🏷️ HASHTAGS #NocturnalTales #Poirot #HerculePoirot #ClassicMystery #FullAudiobook #SouthAmericanMystery #GothicMystery #DetectiveAudiobook #AgathaChristieInspired #VintageMystery #UruguayMystery #GoldenAgeMystery
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In 1932, a crested letter draws the Belgian Detective and his loyal companion to La Ventana, a vast Uruguayan estancia where a respected household is tightening around fear: locked doors found open, bridles cut, a prized horse ridden in secret, and a weary wife convinced that footsteps pace outside her room in the night; when a thrown glass and a hidden cord device reveal that the haunting is engineered, the investigation shifts from superstition to motive, exposing a desperate plan built on love, class boundaries, and the quiet weapon of calling a woman's terror "nerves"; inspired by historical crime of its era while remaining entirely fictional, Footsteps Behind the Door is an original Golden Age–style mystery about manipulation, family control, and the dangerous power of a carefully staged illusion.ℹ️ FOR LISTENERSThis is an original Golden Age–style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction. All characters and events in this story are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied.💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTSWhen a lie is used "for a good reason," what matters more: the motive behind it, or the harm it causes to the person forced to live inside it? 🕵️📖 GET THE EBOOK — $3.99If you'd like a copy to keep, here's where to find it:📌 Patreon — included with Writing Table and Archive Society memberships, or one-time purchase https://www.patreon.com/posts/156573383🛒 Gumroad — one-time purchase, EPUB + PDF included https://nocturnaltalespod.gumroad.com/l/ebookvol2❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — one-time purchase, EPUB + PDF included buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales/e/532495Both formats included with every purchase — EPUB for Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books · PDF for tablets.❤️ SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS📌 Patreon (ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content – tiers from $2.99/month) https://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales📺 Rumble (free & supports us with ad revenue) https://rumble.com/c/c-7820714?e9s=src_v1_cbl❤️ Buy Me a Coffee (one-time support) https://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales🎧 Spotify (follow the show) https://open.spotify.com/show/0OQ7OEseXIMbMt2NTI7oHy?si=FY8mgTx1SDqBdR7CJgymGw🎧 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-tales-mystery-audiobooks-and-crime-stories/id1896195848📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile https://amzn.to/3MRzLNq🧾 CREDITSWritten by Nocturnal Tales. Narrated by Nocturnal Tales.🔖 TAGS / KEYWORDS golden age mystery audiobook, south american mystery, uruguay estancia mystery, staged haunting thriller, psychological suspense mystery, family secrets and control, class tension romance plot, locked door mystery, household sabotage case, hidden cord device clue, bridles cut mystery, footsteps at night mystery, manipulation and fear theme, gothic-tinged mystery, full-length mystery audiobook🏷️ HASHTAGS #NocturnalTales #Poirot #HerculePoirot #ClassicMystery #FullAudiobook #SouthAmericanMystery #GothicMystery #DetectiveAudiobook #AgathaChristieInspired #VintageMystery #UruguayMystery #GoldenAgeMystery
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