1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Stories
A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.
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Feb. 13, 2026
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 15: The Scowl and Smile
This chapter is where the slow-burn tension of the novel finally catches fire. With Phoebe gone, the "protective sunshine" has vanished, leaving Hepzibah and Clifford vulnerable to the family’s most dangerous predator. Show N...
Feb. 13, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 11: The Poison Death
This episode is a gripping high-stakes thriller that sees the Shadow racing against a ticking clock to save the entire city from a mass casualty event. Episode Overview Title: "The Poison Death" First Aired: January 30, 1938 ...
Feb. 11, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 10: The Society of the Living Dead
This episode is widely considered one of the most chilling and macabre entries in the Orson Welles era, diving deep into the realms of horror and medical suspense. Episode Overview Title: "The Society of the Living Dead" Firs...
Feb. 9, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 9: Sabotage
This episode is a pulse-pounding thriller that tapped into the pre-war anxieties of the late 1930s, focusing on industrial destruction and the vulnerability of the nation's infrastructure. Episode Overview Title: "Sabotage" F...
Feb. 6, 2026
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 14: Phoebe's Goodbye
This chapter marks a major turning point in the emotional landscape of the house. While Chapter 13 was about the ghosts of the past, Chapter 14 is very much about the changing hearts of the living. Phoebe’s Good-bye In this e...
Feb. 6, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 8: The League of Terror
This episode is a masterclass in suspense, featuring a high-stakes conspiracy that threatens the very infrastructure of the city. It remains one of the most action-oriented scripts of the Welles era. Episode Overview Title: "...
Feb. 4, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 7: The Voice of Death
This episode is a fascinating psychological thriller that centers on a unique premise: a man’s own voice becoming his greatest enemy. It is a standout example of the "radio-noir" style Orson Welles helped pioneer. Episode Ove...
Feb. 2, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 6: The Death Triangle
This episode is famously cited by historians as a stylistic dry run for one of the most significant events in broadcasting history. Episode Overview Title: "The Death Triangle" First Aired: December 12, 1937 Network: Mutual B...
Jan. 30, 2026
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 13: Alice Pyncheon
Today we dive into one of the most atmospheric chapters of Nathanial Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables. Chapter 13 is a fascinating story within a story that highlights Hawthorne’s obsession with ancestral guilt and ...
Jan. 30, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 5: The Circle of Death
This episode is a high-stakes urban thriller that finds the Shadow tackling a modern terror: a serial bomber. It is one of the surviving recordings from the legendary first season. Episode Overview Title: "The Circle of Death...
Jan. 28, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 4 - The Three Ghosts
This episode is a quintessential Halloween classic, leaning heavily into the "ghostly" reputation of the Shadow to stop a psychological crime. Episode Overview Title: "The Three Ghosts" First Aired: October 31, 1937 (Hallowee...
Jan. 26, 2026
THE SHADOW Episode 3: The Temple Bells of Neban
This episode is widely considered one of the most exotic and atmospheric of the Orson Welles era, leaning heavily into the "Eastern mysticism" that provided the foundation for The Shadow’s powers. Episode Overview Title: "The...
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