The Midnight Reading - “A Fruitless Assignment"

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“The Midnight Reading” is a weekly summer supplemental series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of dark literature that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We also want to encourage our listeners to embrace the joy of books and to build their own collection of dark literature.Our debut episode shines a spotlight on the horror master Ambrose Bierce with his strange and disturbing tale “A Fruitless Assignment” and his dark poem “Weather.”Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent)Read and performed by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser)Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali SilvaAdditional production by Daniel Graves & Greg RussWritten by Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar)Theme music by Martina DaSilvaEngineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband)Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NYFor upcoming live shows go to:http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com /// @firesidemysteryCopyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions#horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama

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This episode was published on July 27, 2016.

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“The Midnight Reading” is a weekly summer supplemental series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of dark literature that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We also want to encourage our listeners to embrace the joy...

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