Ghost Stories Archives File 001
3The Empty House – Algernon Blackwood: This story follows a young man and his aunt as they investigate an old, abandoned house with a terrifying reputation. Known for its ghostly atmosphere, the story builds psychological tension and is a classic example of Blackwood’s ability to create suspenseful, supernatural experiences.
Reader: William Coon | Length: 00:40:11
The Judge’s House – Bram Stoker: A student seeking solitude for his studies moves into an eerie, isolated house once owned by a brutal judge. He soon discovers that the house is haunted by the judge’s vengeful spirit, leading to horrifying consequences.
Reader: William Coon | Length: 00:44:04
Laura – Saki: A darkly humorous ghost story about reincarnation, this tale follows the eccentric character Laura, who predicts her own return in animal form, with surprising twists and social commentary typical of Saki’s wit.
Reader: Peter Eastman | Length: 00:12:22
Man-size in Marble – E. Nesbit: This gothic tale tells of a young couple who move to the countryside and learn of a local legend involving two sinister marble figures. The statues are rumored to come to life, and the couple soon encounters the chilling truth behind the legend.
Reader: Andy Minter | Length: 00:31:39
Phantasmagoria – Lewis Carroll: A whimsical, yet eerie, narrative poem where a ghost humorously explains the do’s and don’ts of haunting. Carroll’s wit shines as he brings light-heartedness to the typically dark theme of ghostly apparitions.
Reader: cybershifter | Length: 00:28:56
Schalken the Painter – Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: A classic horror tale about an artist named Schalken who becomes entangled with a mysterious, supernatural figure tied to his love interest. The story weaves themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural.
Reader: Greg Elmensdorp | Length: 00:50:27
The Shadows on the Wall – Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: A psychological ghost story where a man’s death leads to unexplained shadows appearing on a wall, hinting at family secrets and unresolved tensions. Freeman’s story explores the thin line between reality and the supernatural.
Reader: Betsie Bush | Length: 00:26:12
Tales of Treasure – Anonymous: This brief story delves into the supernatural legends associated with hidden treasures and the ghosts bound to them. Each tale captures the allure of adventure and the eerie consequences of disturbing treasures from the past.
Reader: Ben Douglas | Length: 00:06:25
The Trial for Murder – Charles Dickens: In this chilling tale, a man witnesses a ghostly figure in court, tied to a murder trial. Dickens explores themes of justice and the supernatural in a story that questions the limits of human perception.
Reader: Christiane Levesque | Length: 00:29:14
Uncle Abraham’s Romance – E. Nesbit: A bittersweet story of an elderly man who recounts a ghostly romance that haunts him years later, blurring the lines between memory and spectral encounters.
Reader: Peter Yearsley | Length: 00:08:45