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Welcome to Gates of Imagination - where classic tales get a second life through your headphones! 🎧 Ever wanted to experience Lovecraft's cosmic horrors while doing the dishes? Or maybe dive into Wells' time-traveling adventures during your morning commute? Well, you're in the right place! We're bringing public domain masterpieces straight to your ears, focusing on the weird, the wonderful, and everything in between. Here's the best part: all our audiobooks are completely FREE and unabridged - because who likes paying for stories that are already in the public domain? Plus, you get the full experience, exactly as the author intended! New stories materialize every weekday, bringing you fresh doses of literary greatness to fuel your imagination. So plug in those earbuds and join our growing community of audiobook enthusiasts. After all, these stories weren't meant to gather dust on library shelves - they were meant to be experienced!
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Discover the mysterious tale of a stone mummy found on a Pacific island and transported to the Cabot Museum in Boston. As the curator examines the artifact, memories of a story from the Nameless Cults of von Junzt flood his mind. The story recounts the heroic deeds of a man from the mythical continent of Mu, who saved his people from the terrifying god known as Ghatanothoa. Ghatanothoa had the power to turn people to stone with just a glance, but the transformation was unique, as the victim's mind remained alive. Journey to a world of ancient myths and legends as you uncover the truth behind the stone mummy and the dark forces it may represent. Table of contents: 00:00 Chapter I 12:18 Chapter II 18:17 Chapter III 33:24 Chapter IV 45:46 Chapter VBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
A haunting tale of war, isolation, and the trap more terrifying than enemy fire. In the shadowed forests of Georgia during Sherman’s campaign, a lone scout ventures out on a mission of reconnaissance. But when fate turns against him, he finds himself not in battle—but buried beneath ruin, pinned and helpless. As hours stretch into eternity, his true enemy emerges: silence, memory, and the chilling possibility of his own rifle turned against him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
Out of the Deep is a dark and atmospheric story about a young man named Jimmie, who inherits a gloomy estate from his late uncle Timothy. Surrounded by opulence and valuable relics of the past, Jimmie must confront the haunting memories and unease that pervade every corner of the house. Isolated and tormented by his thoughts, he begins to uncover that the legacy he has received holds more than he ever anticipated. As his isolation deepens, Jimmie must face not only the mysteries of the mansion but also the fears within himself that are beginning to take control.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
Henry Armstrong has been buried, yet he doesn’t quite feel dead. In the pitch-black confinement of his grave, he slowly grasps the absurdity of his situation, though his body lies sealed in a tight coffin beneath layers of fresh soil. Above him, on this gloomy summer night, three men are digging up his resting place—two medical students and their mysterious companion, Jess, who knows the cemetery better than anyone. But none of them could anticipate the horror awaiting them. Bierce’s tale reaches into the depths of dread, leaving readers with one chilling question: what truly happens on the edge between life and death?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce plunges readers into a chilling tale of doppelgängers, deception, and dark secrets. When identical twins John and Mortimer's inseparable bond leads to a web of mistaken identities, an eerie series of events unfolds, culminating in love, betrayal, and tragedy. As the lines blur between loyalty and self-preservation, one twin becomes entangled in an enigmatic mystery involving a beautiful yet enigmatic woman. What sinister forces lie beneath their uncanny connection?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In the thick fog of the Civil War, Captain Ransome follows orders he doesn’t understand and discovers how obedience can destroy as surely as bullets. With Bierce’s trademark irony and soldier’s eye for the absurd, One Kind of Officer captures the quiet madness of men bound by duty when reason has fled. A sharp, haunting glimpse into war’s cruel logic from one of America’s darkest voices. Table of contents: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:10 Chapter I - Of The Uses Of Civility 00:01:59 Chapter II - Under What Circumstances Men Do Not Wish To Be Shot 00:08:02 Chapter III - How To Play The Cannon Without Notes 00:11:03 Chapter IV - To Introduce General Masterson 00:14:11 Chapter V - How Sounds Can Fight Shadows 00:19:01 Chapter VI - Why, Being Affronted By A, It Is Not Best To Affront BBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In a dingy Chicago bar where Prohibition is merely a word and whiskey still flows freely, young poet Alfred Trever steps into a world his mother - a respected poetess - tried so hard to shield him from. Driven by fascination with decadent poetry and desire to experience "life as it is," he encounters a mysterious vagrant known as "Old Bugs" - a man who seems to hide a shocking past behind his facade of destitution and alcoholism. When their paths cross, fate writes an unexpected story, proving that the past has a way of resurfacing in the most surprising moments. This riveting tale emerges from Lovecraft's acquaintance with the young Alfred Galpin, crafted to impart upon him the perils of alcohol. Enclosed within one of Lovecraft's letters to Galpin, written in response to the young man's confession of surreptitiously consuming a bottle of whiskey and wine from the woods of his hometown of Appleton prior to the implementation of Prohibition in 1919.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
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When Professor Parkins discovers an ancient whistle while on vacation on the coast of England, he has no idea about the dark forces he is about to summon. His scientific skepticism is put to the test as disturbing dreams and inexplicable phenomena begin to disturb his peace. "Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad" is a classic ghost story by M.R. James that speaks to our deepest fears, reminding us that some things are better left undisturbed. Subscribe to our channel for more audiobooks like this.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In the romantic Moonlight Quill bookshop in Manhattan, a quiet clerk, Merlin Grainger, lives a life built of dust, shelves, and safe choices - until a girl with rippling chestnut hair steps over the threshold. One reckless gesture sends a silk lampshade bowing beneath a rain of hurled volumes, and Merlin’s orderly world splits at the seams, exposing the tantalizing promise of another fate. Table of contents: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:13 Chapter I 00:20:17 Chapter II 00:37:11 Chapter III 00:54:18 Chapter IVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
A boy ends up in a gloomy old house by the river and meets Miss Duveen - a neighbour who’s equal parts charming, odd, and quietly unsettling. It starts with casual chats in a garden... but the longer it goes on, the more it feels like there’s something slightly wrong beneath the surface. Walter de la Mare delivers that perfect slow-burn kind of eerie: more whisper than scream, and impossible to shake once you’ve stepped into it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
When a penniless young Englishman accepts a mysterious post as secretary to a reserved gentleman named Mr. Smith, he has no inkling of the harrowing journey ahead. Drawn across the Atlantic and deep into the desolate valleys of the American frontier, he finds himself engulfed in a land where silence masks menace, and every human face seems turned against him. Haunted by inexplicable hostility and a growing sense of dread, he stumbles upon a secret so horrific it defies comprehension. But the truth, once seen, cannot be unseen—and some valleys echo with darkness long after you've left them behind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
En un pequeño pueblo olvidado donde el tiempo parece haberse detenido, un antiguo profesor conoce al misterioso Sr. Kempe. Este hombre extraordinario ha dedicado su vida a explorar los secretos de la vida después de la muerte. A medida que se desarrolla la conversación, la atmósfera se vuelve cada vez más inquietante y la frontera entre la realidad y el sueño se difumina. ¿Te atreves a sumergirte en esta historia llena de ambigüedad y sutil tensión? «El Sr. Kempe», de Walter de la Mare, es una historia que te cautivará desde la primera página y no te dejará olvidarla.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
“Mother of Toads” is a short story by Clark Ashton Smith, originally published in the July issue of Weird Tales in 1938. The plot revolves around a young apothecary’s assistant who encounters an extraordinary witch deep in the forest. Readers are drawn into a mysterious world where magic and supernatural phenomena intertwine with human desires and fears. The tale is filled with intriguing details and unexpected twists that will captivate fans of horror and fantasy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In the quietude of an English manor nestled near mist-shrouded woods and forgotten hills, a young woman finds herself drawn into the enigmatic world of Professor Gregg—an unorthodox scholar obsessed with forbidden knowledge. What begins as a tale of rescue from destitution soon unfolds into a deeper mystery: cryptic symbols etched in stone, strange outbursts from a mute boy, and a haunting name whispered in a dead language. As she observes the professor’s descent into obsession, she must confront the growing dread that something stirs in the shadow of the hills—something older than myth, and far more terrifying. The Novel of the Black Seal is a chilling blend of Gothic horror and early weird fiction, a tale that dares to ask what lies beneath the veil of human history—and whether we are truly alone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
While researching the history of a church in Viborg, Denmark, the narrator’s cousin stays at a local inn, choosing room number 12. However, during the night, strange occurrences lead him to confront the door marked number 13.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In the labyrinthine streets of Victorian London, a missed train leads Frank Burton into the mysterious home of Mr. Mathias—a collector of the strange and macabre. Invited to spend the night, Burton is drawn into a shadowy world filled with sinister artifacts and chilling curiosities. But it is the latest addition to the collection, a sinister bronze figure known as the Iron Maid, that promises to blur the line between fascination and terror. What secrets lie hidden in the silent rooms, and what price comes with unveiling the horrors of the past? "Novel of the Iron Maid" by Arthur Machen is a haunting tale of obsession, curiosity, and the peril that awaits those who delve too deeply into the darkness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
In the stillness of a war-torn night, beneath the soft rustle of silkworms, a young soldier lies awake—haunted by the fear that sleep might steal his soul. As memories drift between childhood trout streams and the quiet rituals of prayer, he searches for meaning, connection, and peace in a world fractured by violence. Introspective and quietly powerful, this story explores the fragile boundary between waking and dreaming, solitude and survival.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
A humorous and nostalgic tale from H.G. Wells that captures the pioneering days of aviation. Meet a young, enthusiastic adventurer who, in 1912, sets his mind on becoming the first man to fly in the provincial town of Mintonchester. Armed with his first aeroplane - proudly named "Alauda Magna" - and more courage than experience, our hero embarks on an aerial adventure that will forever change the life of his sleepy town. This is a story about youthful dreams, determination, and the price of progress, told with Wells' characteristic wit and ironic distance from reality. A delightful reminder of a time when the sky was still an uncharted frontier, and any spirited young person could become an aviation pioneer - for better or worse.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
Swept by fate into the black tide of the unknown, Prince Yadar sets sail on a desperate quest across the shadow-haunted continent of Zothique, in search of his lost beloved, Dalili. But when a storm casts his ship into the sinister currents of the Black River—toward the dreaded Isle of Naat—he finds himself stranded in a realm where death does not end, and love may return only as a ghost of its former self. A tale of doomed romance, eerie enchantment, and macabre wonder, Necromancy in Naat is one of Clark Ashton Smith’s finest entries in his Zothique cycle—a dreamlike journey into a land where necromancy rules and hope is as fragile as moonlight on black waters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gates-of-imagination--6796049/support.
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