Nightmare Tales
by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this strange collection, you will find the story of a living ghost tormenting an ex-lover from hundreds of miles away, a revelation of a murder in a most unusual way, a tale from the far east of a seer who allows the visualization of events happening from afar, an unexplainable event from the icy wastes and a gruesome story of a violin imbued with the shrieks of the dead. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
Episodes
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Way It Came-Henry James
"Way It Came" by Henry James invites listeners into a world where the complexities of human experience unfold with rich psychological insight. This tale captures the nuances of perception and the often-unseen forces that shape our realities. Its exploration of the intricacies of thought and…
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 037-Various
"Short Ghost and Horror Collection 037-Various" invites listeners into a chilling world of spectral encounters and spine-tingling narratives. This collection showcases a variety of ghostly tales and horror stories that delve into the darker corners of the human experience, exploring themes of…
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Unutterable Horrors and Loathsome Entities Early Frank Belknap Long-Frank Belknap Long
"Unutterable Horrors and Loathsome Entities" by Frank Belknap Long delves into the dark realms of cosmic dread and the unknown, exploring themes of existential terror and the grotesque. This collection of early works encapsulates Long's unique ability to evoke a chilling atmosphere, drawing...
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Gargoyle-Greye La Spina
Gargoyle-Greye La Spina invites listeners into a world where the fantastical and the mysterious intertwine, exploring themes of transformation and the uncanny. This gripping tale delves into the shadows of existence, inviting reflection on the nature of identity and the unseen forces that shape…
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Sorcery Club-Elliott O'Donnell
"Sorcery Club-Elliott O'Donnell" invites listeners into a world where the mystical intertwines with the mundane, exploring themes of magic and the unknown. This captivating tale delves into the allure and dangers of sorcery, presenting a narrative that resonates with anyone fascinated by the...
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In Search of the Unknown-Robert W. Chambers
In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers invites listeners into a world where the boundaries between reality and the mysterious blur. This haunting exploration of the unknown captivates with its atmospheric storytelling and profound themes of curiosity and existential inquiry. Chambers'…
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Shadow Over Innsmouth-H. P. Lovecraft
"Shadow Over Innsmouth" by H. P. Lovecraft immerses listeners in a chilling tale of a decaying seaside town shrouded in mystery and dark secrets. As the protagonist uncovers the sinister truths lurking beneath the surface, themes of isolation, fear of the unknown, and the otherness of humanity...
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Hauntings-Vernon Lee
"Hauntings" by Vernon Lee invites listeners into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the human experience, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the ethereal nature of existence. This collection of ghostly tales captivates the imagination and evokes a sense of wonder about the unseen...
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Little Room and Other Stories-Madeline Wynne
"Little Room and Other Stories" by Madeline Wynne invites listeners into a realm of captivating narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience and emotion. Each story delves into themes of introspection, connection, and the often-unseen corners of our lives, making it a timeless...
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In Ghostly Japan-Lafcadio Hearn
"In Ghostly Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn invites listeners into a world steeped in the supernatural and the eerie, exploring the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore and ghost stories. Hearn's vivid storytelling captures the essence of a culture deeply intertwined with the spiritual realm, making the...
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Intoxicated Ghost And Other Stories-Arlo Bates
"Intoxicated Ghost And Other Stories" by Arlo Bates invites listeners into a realm where the supernatural intertwines with the human experience. This collection showcases Bates' masterful storytelling, blending elements of the eerie and the profound, making it a captivating listen for those drawn...
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Moon-Face and Other Stories-Jack London
"Moon-Face and Other Stories" by Jack London presents a captivating collection that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle against fate. London's masterful storytelling invites listeners to explore themes of existentialism and the primal instincts that drive individuals in...
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Uncanny Tales-Mary Louisa Molesworth
Uncanny Tales by Mary Louisa Molesworth invites listeners into a world where the strange and mysterious intertwine with the everyday, offering a collection of stories that explore the uncanny aspects of human experience. Molesworth's narratives delve into the depths of fear, curiosity, and the...
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Place Called Dagon-Herbert Gorman
"Place Called Dagon" by Herbert Gorman invites listeners into a world where the boundaries of reality blur, exploring themes of fear, the unknown, and the primal nature of humanity. This haunting tale captures the essence of dread that resonates deeply within us, reminding us of our…
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Mystery of a Turkish Bath-Rita
Mystery of a Turkish Bath-Rita invites listeners into a world of intrigue and enigma set against the backdrop of a Turkish bath. This captivating tale weaves together themes of discovery and the unknown, drawing the audience into a narrative that explores the depths of human experience and the...
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Ghost Story Collection 003-Various
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Citadel of Fear-Francis Stevens
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Willows (version 2)-Algernon Blackwood
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Door of the Unreal-Gerald Biss
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Weird Tales Double Feature Kull of Valusia-Robert E. Howard
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Beast With Five Fingers-W. F. Harvey
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Animal Ghosts-Elliott O'Donnell
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Whispering Tunnels-Stephen Bagby
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Christmas Carol (version 05)-Charles Dickens
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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In Search of the Unknown-Robert W. Chambers
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Sorcery Club-Elliott O'Donnell
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Conjure Wife-Fritz Leiber
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Man Who Found Out (A Nightmare)-Algernon Blackwood
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Place Called Dagon-Herbert Gorman
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Tales of Mystery and Horror-Maurice Level
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Thrill Book Vol. I No. 3, April 1, 1919-J. Hampton Bishop, Susan Carleton, Harold Hersey, Athelstane Hicks, Perley Poore Sheehan
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Treasure-Selma Lagerlöf
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Shining Pyramid The Definitive Edition-Arthur Machen
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 040-Various
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 044-Various
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward-H. P. Lovecraft
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Woman of the Wood-Abraham Merritt
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Ghost Pirates-William Hope Hodgson
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Zastrozzi, A Romance-Percy Bysshe Shelley
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Smoking Leg and Other Stories - John Metcalfe
"Smoking Leg and Other Stories" by John Metcalfe invites listeners into a world rich with imagination and complexity. This collection showcases Metcalfe's unique storytelling style, weaving together themes that explore the human experience in all its vividness. The stories resonate with timeless...
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Nightmare Tales - Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this...
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Madame Blavatsky is perhaps most well known as a scholar of Theosophy and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her studies of religion, mysticism and philosophy converges in this collection of weird fiction, stories that Blavatsky considered lighter fare compared to her usual writing. In this strange collection, you will find the story of a living ghost tormenting an ex-lover from hundreds of miles away, a revelation of a murder in a most unusual way, a tale from the far east of a seer who allows the visualization of events happening from afar, an unexplainable event from the icy wastes and a gruesome story of a violin imbued with the shrieks of the dead. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
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