Stories From The Shadows
Episodes
Behind the Curtain – by Francis Stevens
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A collector of Egyptian antiquities takes a terrible revenge. The post Behind the Curtain – by Francis Stevens first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Hall Bedroom – by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A landlady has trouble with one of her bedrooms. The post The Hall Bedroom – by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman first appeared on Mardell Music.
Ancient Lights – by Algenon Blackwood
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The She-Wolf – by Saki
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
The Four-Fingered Hand – by Barry Pain
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 appe...
The Four-Fifteen Express – by Amelia B Edwards
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 app...
In Kropsberg Keep – by Ralph Adams Cram
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mard...
How Fear Departed From the Long Gallery – by E. F. Benson
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Shadow – by E. Nesbit
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something just behind you, something you can’t see… The post The Shadow – by E. Nesbit first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Haunted Chair – by Richard Marsh
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A disreputable member of a London club makes a sudden and startling appearance. The post The Haunted Chair – by Richard Marsh first appeared on Mard...
The Beast With Five Fingers – by W. F. Harvey
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strange inheritance becomes a thing of terror. The post The Beast With Five Fingers – by W. F. Harvey first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Damned Thing – by Ambrose Bierce
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s something in the woods… The post The Damned Thing – by Ambrose Bierce first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 13: The truth about Mrs. Lovett’s pies is revealed. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 12: The trap is closing around Sweeney Todd. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 11: Sweeney Todd has a new assistant. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 10: Sweeney Todd has another encounter with Hector. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 9: Mrs. Lovett hires a new cook. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 8: The Captain and Colonel Jeffery make a plan. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 7: From the frying pan into the fire The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 6: Sweeney Todd attempts to sell the pearls. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 5: Joanna learns the fate of her lover from Colonel Jeffery. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 4: Joanna receives a message. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 3: Lieutenant Thornill’s friends are concerned by his absence. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 2: The Vanishing customer and his faithful dog. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 1: We meet Sweeney Todd, a barber in Fleet Street. The post Sweeney Todd – by Anonymous first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Judges House – by Bram Stoker
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 31 : by Sax Rohmer
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 30 : by Sax Rohmer
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 –...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 29 : by Sax Rohmer
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 28 : by Sax Rohmer
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 27 : by Sax Rohmer
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 27 - The Thug’s Cord - The unbelievable events and terrors that have plagued him ever since confronting Ferrara, have Robert beginning to lo...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 26 : by Sax Rohmer
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 25 : by Sax Rohmer
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 24 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 – 23 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 appea...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 22 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 21 by : Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 :...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 20 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 19 by : Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 18 by Sax Rohmer
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 18 - The Bats - They visit the Pyramid. The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 18 by Sax Rohmer first appeared on Mardell Music.
Brood of the Witch Queen – 17 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ro...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 16 : by Sax Rohmer
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 15 : by Sax Rohmer
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 14 : by Sax Rohmer
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 13 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 appea...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 12 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 11 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 10 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 09 : by Sax Rohmer
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 08 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 07 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 7 - Sir Elwin Grove’s Patient - What strange affliction ails Lord Lashmore? The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 07 : by Sax Rohmer firs...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 06 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 05 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 04 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 4 - At Ferrara’s Chambers - Sir Michael’s will leaves Dr. Cairn as Myra’s guardian and Robert decides to pay a visit to Ferrara. The ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 03 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 3 - The Ring of Thoth - The sudden death of Sir Michael has Dr. Cairn convinced that Ferrara is using Egyptian magic The post Brood of the Wit...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 02 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 2 - The Phantom Hands - After a visit to the morgue reveals the body of the girl who was in Ferarra’s room, Robert Cairn decides to consult ...
Brood of the Witch Queen – 01 : by Sax Rohmer
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 1 - Antony Ferrara - Antony Ferrara has a somewhat unsavory reputation, but are darker forces at work? The post Brood of the Witch Queen – 0...
By These Presents – Henry Kuttner
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A conniver thinks he’s found a way to make a deal with the Devil- and win! The post By These Presents – Henry Kuttner first appeared on Mardell Mu...
The Sumach – Ulric Daubeny
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new home has a lovely rear garden with one very unusual specimen tree The post The Sumach – Ulric Daubeny first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Old Lady – Eleanor Scott
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Schoolgirl bet leads to unthinkable discoveries and unimaginable danger The post The Old Lady – Eleanor Scott first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Horla – Guy De Maupassant
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does an invisible creature drain the life of the living? Or is it merely a fantasy of a deranged mind? The post The Horla – Guy De Maupassant first ...
Master of Fallen Years – Vincent O’Sullivan
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An ordinary man has spontaneous moments of genius. Evil genius, that is. The post Master of Fallen Years – Vincent O’Sullivan first appeared on Ma...
The Ebony Frame – E. Nesbit
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A man finds his soul mate trapped in a portrait and seeks to free her, whatever the cost to his soul The post The Ebony Frame – E. Nesbit first appe...
The Waxwork – Alfred Burrage
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A down on his luck reporter decides to write a sensational story of a night in a Wax Museum’s Chamber of Horrors. After all, they’re only waxworks...
The Crown Derby Plate – Marjorie Bowen
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A collector of china on a visit to her sister, hears that a neighbor may have the missing piece for her collection The post The Crown Derby Plate – ...
The Empty House – Algernon Blackwood
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A man lets his aunt persuade him to accompany her to investigate a house that is reputedly haunted The post The Empty House – Algernon Blackwood fir...
Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You My Lad – M. R. James
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A professor on holiday finds an artifact on the beach better left undisturbed The post Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You My Lad – M. R. James first...
The Room in the Tower – E. F. Benson
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recurring dream finally comes true and turns into a horrific nightmare The post The Room in the Tower – E. F. Benson first appeared on Mardell Mus...
The Cask of Amontillado – Edgar Allan Poe
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the masked gaiety of carnival in Italy an act of implacable revenge is consummated The post The Cask of Amontillado – Edgar Allan Poe first a...
The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4: Oleron’s obsession puts Miss Bengough at risk The post The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3: An unhealthy influence gradually overtakes Oleron until it is clear to Miss Bengough that he is becoming mentally unbalanced The post The Beckoning...
The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2: The house proves hostile to the author’s lady friend The post The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1: A writer leases a fine old home, only to find it haunted by a beautiful lady The post The Beckoning Fair One – Oliver Onions first appeared on Ma...
Casting the Runes – M.R. James
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suspected of killing his enemies by the dark arts, a local practitioner of black magic must be stopped before another death occurs at the allotted tim...
The Monkey’s Paw – W. W. Jacobs
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Horror Story - A sailor’s curio brings a happy family to tragedy. The post The Monkey’s Paw – W. W. Jacobs first appeared on Mardell Music.
The Diamond Lens – Part 2 : Fitz James O’Brien
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science Fiction - An obsession gradually descends into madness. The post The Diamond Lens – Part 2 : Fitz James O’Brien first appeared on Mardell ...
The Diamond Lens – Part 1 : Fitz James O’Brien
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science Fiction - A young man immersed in scientific researches, makes an incredible discovery that leads him to commit a dreadful crime The post The ...
The True Story of a Vampire : Count Eric Stenbock
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Horror Story - A devoted brother and sister have their tie weakened by a predatory vampire The post The True Story of a Vampire : Count Eric Stenbock ...
The Shadows on the Wall : Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A New England family lives together in claustrophobic disharmony, keeping their tensions barely contained until death brings a ghostly sign that revea...
The Curse of the Catafalques – part 2 : F. Antsey
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He wants the marriage, he wants the wealth, but can he bear to face the fearful family curse? The post The Curse of the Catafalques – part 2 : F. An...
The Curse of the Catafalques – part 1 : F. Antsey
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A chance encounter on board ship shows an indolent young man a way to gain a life of ease without too much trouble. The post The Curse of the Catafalq...
The Secret Chamber – part 2 : Mrs. Margaret Oliphant
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the curse be broken and the ancestral ghost defied? The post The Secret Chamber – part 2 : Mrs. Margaret Oliphant first appeared on Mardell Musi...
The Secret Chamber – part 1 : Mrs. Margaret Oliphant Wilson
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A young heir comes of age and is initiated into the family mystery The post The Secret Chamber – part 1 : Mrs. Margaret Oliphant Wilson first appe...
Lot No. 249 – part 3 : Auther Conan Doyle
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gothic Horror - Pursued by a nameless horror, Smith learns the real meaning of terror The post Lot No. 249 – part 3 : Auther Conan Doyle first appea...
Lot No. 249 – part 2 : Arthur Conan Doyle
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gothic Horror - Egyptian sorcery leads to an unsolved murder that only the impossible can explain The post Lot No. 249 – part 2 : Arthur Conan Doyle...
Lot No. 249 – part 1 : Arthur Conan Doyle
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gothic Horror - A student delves into occult mysteries better left unexplored. The post Lot No. 249 – part 1 : Arthur Conan Doyle first appeared on ...
The Pool of the Stone God : Abraham Merritt
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A shipwreck in the South Seas leaves the survivors with an unimaginable horror to face. A tale of terror by A. E. Merritt The post The Pool of the Sto...
Man Size in Marble : Edith Nesbit
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Upon moving to an idyllic country cottage, newlyweds learn when legends walk…strange and terrible things happen. A chilling tale by E. Nesbit The po...
The Upper Berth – part 2 : F. Marion Crawford
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Captain and Brisbane nerve themselves to solve once and for all the mystery of stateroom 105 The post The Upper Berth – part 2 : F. Marion Cra...
The Upper Berth – part 1 : F. Marion Crawford
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Strange things happen at sea….and some of them are terrifying beyond belief. The post The Upper Berth – part 1 : F. Marion Crawford first appeared...