Dark and Spooky, Gothic Fiction Podcast

Rediscover gothic literature and classic horror short stories together

Frankenstein Part 1

Hello hello spooky Strangers! Finally back after a few very busy weeks. Please forgive me, Strangers as we jump into a couple long ones with part 1 of Frankenstein! Enjoy!

10-21
01:11:39

The Judges House

Another dark ghost story from Bram Stoker for you to enjoy, my Strangers! Hope you enjoy!

09-16
01:13:53

The Secret of Goresthorpe Grange

Here is a very famous author my Strangers! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and although we aren't following his most famous creation around: Sherlock Holmes; this is still a lovely little "ghost" story to enjoy!

08-30
01:07:12

The Devil

We have an odd, disturbing little tale this week from the very well-known gothic author Guy de Maupassant. A strange little tale of money and death. Stay cool out there my Strangers!

08-11
28:29

The Red Room

Hello again strangers and welcome home to a nw author for the podcast: H.G. Wells and his gothic tale of fear and ghosts? Enjoy!

08-01
36:33

The Call of Cthulhu Part 3

Here we are Strangers! We are wrapping up with HP Lovecraft's most famous story: The Call of Cthulhu. Please send story suggestions my way at darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com and we'll see you next week with a new author! Sleep sweet...

07-22
49:22

The Call of Cthulhu Part 2

Hello-hello Strangers! Here is part 2 of the very famous Call of Cthulhu where I do try my best at the chant, for which I think I've watched six videos so far attempting to get all those consonants to behave! If you have any requests for future content please drop a line to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you.

07-11
52:00

The Call of Cthulhu part 1

Hello Strangers! Happy 4th and yay for us to begin this famous story by HP Lovecraft! Let's get into the Cthulhu mythos together!

07-05
37:30

The Striding Place

Hello strangers! This week we rediscover the American novelist Gertrude Atherton and her short story of loss, mortality and horror: The Striding Place. Please contact darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com with your next suggestions and drop a 5 star review. I sincerely appreciate it. Until next week...sleep sweet.

06-27
26:34

The Mummy's Foot

This week is all about French writer and poet Theophile Gautier, and mummy-mania. Feel free to reach out with suggestions to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com and I hope you have a lovely week.

06-20
46:37

The Sand-Man Part 2

Here you are strangers: the sequel to ETA Hoffmann's The Sand-Man. This is part two and it makes you wonder if magical thinking or actual darkness is the cause of our protagonist's distress. Send any suggestions to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com. Sleep sweet.

06-13
56:56

The Sand-Man part 1

Our first two parter; The Sand-Man by ETA Hoffmann. This is an interesting gothic horror that asks the question: is this one man's actual experience or is his mind leading him astray? Part one of two. Enjoy!

06-07
01:27:30

Dracula's Guest

Originally the first chapter of the famous Dracula, this Bram Stoker short story was cut and re-released later on its own. Let's go together to rediscover this little bit of Stoker history.

05-30
47:50

The Masque of the Red Death

Hello hello strangers, missed a week but we're back on schedule with this gothic allegory of the futility and folly of expecting wealth will protect you by Edgar Allan Poe! Send discussions and love to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com

05-23
25:56

The Mortal Immortal

Welcome Strangers, to this Mary Shelley driven episode of our podcast. I hope you enjoy and send feedback to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com

05-07
59:04

Number 13

Has the number 13 ever creeped you out? Made you uneasy without knowing why? Perhaps the author M.R. James can help you feel out those reasons in this short story. Send your own creepy 13 tales to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you

04-26
55:28

The Furnished Room

Hello Strangers! Today we are rediscovering a New York gothic ghost story by the prolific author O'Henry. Hope you enjoy and get in touch with what stories you're most excited to hear next. Until then I hope you all sleep...sweet.

04-18
26:54

Eveline's Visitant

Hello Strangers! This week we are listening to our first, but certainly not last female author: Mary Elizabeth Braddon in this atmospheric ghost story of regret and revenge. Contact us at darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com and perhaps we'll feature your favorite author next.

04-11
40:22

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Hello Strangers, I hope you enjoy this lesser-known weird fiction from HP Lovecraft. Send your story and author suggestions on to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com and please leave a five star review to help this little podcast reach more Strangers like yourselves.

04-05
52:53

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

As if this famous title needs further introduction! I've always loved the involved descriptions Washington Irving uses to build his world in this most famous of gothic ghost stories. Please send more requests to darkandspookypodcast@gmail.com.

03-28
01:29:50

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