Phobia: A Socialite's Secret and a Killer's Return

Originally Aired: June 26, 1947 In Suspense #251, “Phobia,” wealthy spinster Emily Haven tells the tale of her peculiar aversion to metal—and how it might have saved her life. As Emily navigates a strange household shared with her impulsive sister Grace, a blackmailing suitor, a scheming maid, and even a fugitive murderer, the lines between paranoia and reality blur. When a robbery escalates into murder and Emily's phobia is put to the test, her calm narration conceals a chilling twist that only unfolds in the final moments. A psychological thriller delivered with dry wit and deceptive gentility. Cast: Eva Le Gallienne Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, phobia, metal, EvaLeGallienne, oldtimeradio, mystery, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, spinstercrime, familysecrets, murdertwist, noir