🎙️ Out of the Encyclopedia of History

🖋️ Step into the dark heart of history with us as we uncover the astonishing and truly Gothic origins of Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Did you know Stevenson wrote the entire first draft in just three days while dying of tuberculosis? That his wife made him burn the whole manuscript? And that he rewrote the 30,000-word classic in six more days—possibly while medicated with cocaine?Join me, Sai Marie, author and gothic enthusiast, as we explore the terrifying nightmare and the physical frenzy that gave birth to the ultimate story of human duality.Plus: Stick around for a special Quick Read-Aloud—a piece of dark flash fiction called “Perpetua Black Tide”—to kick off your Saturday with a quick shot of November spooky!Don’t miss the true story behind the horror that defined a genre. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saimarie.substack.com