EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Chapter XIV
from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang
In which the curious phenomenon of disembodied hands at séances and haunted houses is explored through a series of illustrative stories, including chilling encounters with cold, thumbless, and leprous ghostly hands; these tales, drawn from diverse locales and times, evoke a lingering sense of uncanny presence and unquiet spirits. Alongside these spectral narratives, accounts of mysterious black dogs and family legends are interwoven, offering a quaint and somber reflection on the interplay of fear, belief, and the inexplicable in the human experience.
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In which the curious phenomenon of disembodied hands at séances and haunted houses is explored through a series of illustrative stories, including chilling encounters with cold, thumbless, and leprous ghostly hands; these tales, drawn from diverse locales and times, evoke a lingering sense of uncanny presence and unquiet spirits. Alongside these spectral narratives, accounts of mysterious black dogs and family legends are interwoven, offering a quaint and somber reflection on the interplay of fear, belief, and the inexplicable in the human experience.
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