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Stories From the Shadows
by Mardell Shares Stories
Haunted tales from the Golden Age of ghost stories and supernatural fiction. M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford, Oliver Onions, E. F. Benson, E. Nesbit, Sheridan Le Fanu, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens and Sax Rohmer are just a few who have explored the dark side. Enjoy their efforts to chill your blood and disturb your dreams with visions of the unseen and the unknown.
Episodes
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Behind the Curtain – by Francis Stevens
A collector of Egyptian antiquities takes a terrible revenge. The post Behind the Curtain – by Francis Stevens first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Hall Bedroom – by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
A landlady has trouble with one of her bedrooms. The post The Hall Bedroom – by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Ancient Lights – by Algenon Blackwood
A surveyor finds himself lost in an old wood that appears to be hostile towards him. The post Ancient Lights – by Algenon Blackwood first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The She-Wolf – by Saki
A man claiming supernatural powers is challenged at a house party to prove his abilities The post The She-Wolf – by Saki first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Four-Fingered Hand – by Barry Pain
A vision of a four-fingered hand warns the men of the Brackley family of imminent danger. The post The Four-Fingered Hand – by Barry Pain first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Four-Fifteen Express – by Amelia B Edwards
A traveler has an unusual experience he cannot account for, but knows he has seen. The post The Four-Fifteen Express – by Amelia B Edwards first appeared on Mardell Music.
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In Kropsberg Keep – by Ralph Adams Cram
Two students on holiday in Austria dare to stay a night in a haunted castle. The post In Kropsberg Keep – by Ralph Adams Cram first appeared on Mardell Music.
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How Fear Departed From the Long Gallery – by E. F. Benson
A family ghost brings a terrible curse. The post How Fear Departed From the Long Gallery – by E. F. Benson first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Shadow – by E. Nesbit
Something just behind you, something you can’t see… The post The Shadow – by E. Nesbit first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Haunted Chair – by Richard Marsh
A disreputable member of a London club makes a sudden and startling appearance. The post The Haunted Chair – by Richard Marsh first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Beast With Five Fingers – by W. F. Harvey
A strange inheritance becomes a thing of terror. The post The Beast With Five Fingers – by W. F. Harvey first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Damned Thing – by Ambrose Bierce
There’s something in the woods… The post The Damned Thing – by Ambrose Bierce first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 13: The truth about Mrs. Lovett’s pies is revealed. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 10: Sweeney Todd has another encounter with Hector. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 9: Mrs. Lovett hires a new cook. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 7: From the frying pan into the fire The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 6: Sweeney Todd attempts to sell the pearls. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 5: Joanna learns the fate of her lover from Colonel Jeffery. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 4: Joanna receives a message. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 3: Lieutenant Thornill’s friends are concerned by his absence. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 2: The Vanishing customer and his faithful dog. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
Chapter 1: We meet Sweeney Todd, a barber in Fleet Street. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
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The Judges House – by Bram Stoker
The Judge's House (1914) is considered one of the best English ghost stories ever written. If you are terrified of rats, don't read this story! The post The Judges House – by Bram Stoker first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 31 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 31 - The Book of Thoth - Dr. Cairn plays his final hand in the battle against Ferrara’s evil. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 31 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 30 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 30 - The Elemental - Myra is again under attack but Dr. Cairn is prepared to do battle with the unknown. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 30 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 29 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 29 - The Wizard’s Den - At last Robert has a clue to Ferrara’s whereabouts The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 29 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 28 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 28 - The High Priest Hortotef - Myra relates her dreams to Dr. Cairn, and he decides the time has come to tell Robert about Ferrara’s true origins. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 28 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 27 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 27 - The Thug’s Cord - The unbelievable events and terrors that have plagued him ever since confronting Ferrara, have Robert beginning to losing his nerve at last. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 27 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 26 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 26 - The Ivory Hand - Alone in his rooms, Robert is again attacked by Ferrara’s magic and has a vision of the Witch-Queen. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 26 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 25 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 25 - Cairn Meets Ferrara - In the Egyptian Room of the British Museum, Ferrara taunts Robert. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 25 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 24 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 24 - Flowering of the Lotus - Dr. Cairn discovers the deadly secret that threatens Myra’s life, but will he be in time to save her? The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 24 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 23 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 23 - The Face in the Orchid House - Dr. Cairn tries to save a dying Myra. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 23 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 22 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 22 - Myra - Myra tells Robert about her new fear of Antony Ferrara. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 22 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 21 by : Sax Rohmer
Chapter 21 - The Magician - Robert begins to fear that the powers of Ferrera are too great to challenge. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 21 by : Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 20 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 20 - The Incense - With Myra in danger, they hurry back to London. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 20 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 19 by : Sax Rohmer
Chapter 19 - Anthropomancy - The uncanny is revealed to Sime and he nearly loses his reason. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 19 by : Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 18 by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 18 - The Bats - They visit the Pyramid. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 18 by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 17 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 17 - The Story of Mohammed - Sime relates strange events happening at the Meydum Pyramid. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 17 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 16 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 16 - Lair of the Spiders - Dr. Cairn and Robert begin a search for the sarcophagus of an Egyptian queen. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 16 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 15 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 15 - The Witch-Queen - Dr. Cairn falls under an evil influence. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 15 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 14 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 14 - Dr. Cairn Arrives - Dr. Cairn arrives in Port Said and determines that he must go to any lengths to stop Ferrara. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 14 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 13 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 13 - The Scorpion Wind - Robert confides the truth about Ferrara to Sime. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 13 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 12 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 12 - The Mask of Set - Robert sees strange sights in the hotel garden that no one else sees. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 12 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 11 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 11 - Cairo - Nervous strain leaves it’s mark upon Robert’s health and mental well-being The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 11 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 10 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 10 - The Laughter - Tragedy visits Lord and Lady Lashmore and Ferrera escapes abroad. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 10 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 09 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 9 - The Polish Jewess - Dr. Cairn explains to Robert that they have no legal grounds to stop Ferrara, so they must be very careful in their proceedings. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 09 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 08 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 8 - The Secret of Dhoon - Lord Lashmore reveals the terrible curse of Dhoon castle. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 08 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 07 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 7 - Sir Elwin Grove’s Patient - What strange affliction ails Lord Lashmore? The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 07 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 06 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 6 - The Beetles - Robert is under psychic attack and his father confronts Ferrara. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 06 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Brood of the Witch Queen – 05 : by Sax Rohmer
Chapter 5 - The Rustling Shadows - Robert is startled to learn that Myra is visiting Ferrara. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 05 : by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
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Haunted tales from the Golden Age of ghost stories and supernatural fiction. M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford, Oliver Onions, E. F. Benson, E. Nesbit, Sheridan Le Fanu, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens and Sax Rohmer are just a few who have explored the dark side. Enjoy their efforts to chill your blood and disturb your dreams with visions of the unseen and the unknown.
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Haunted tales from the Golden Age of ghost stories and supernatural fiction. M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford, Oliver Onions, E. F. Benson, E. Nesbit, Sheridan Le Fanu, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens and Sax Rohmer are just a few who have explored the dark side. Enjoy their efforts to chill your...
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