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The Le Fanu Library

The Le Fanu Library

By: Sheridan Le Fanu
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 Enter a quiet chamber of candlelight and shadow, where the tales of Sheridan Le Fanu are spoken once more. The Le Fanu Library invites listeners to wander through haunted houses, whispered confessions, and mysteries that tremble between dream and waking.

Each episode presents his strange and elegant works unabridged. Stories of beauty touched by dread, of secrets long buried yet never silent. Draw near, and let the darkness speak softly; for in these pages, the past lingers, watchful, and the flame burns on.Public domain
Episodes
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 87

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 87
    Apr 2 2026
    In which the restless Captain Devereux confides his dark despair to the steadfast little Puddock, revealing a brooding spirit caught between pride and torment during the village’s murmurous night. Meanwhile, a somber consultation unfolds over the precarious condition of the Artillery doctor, whose fracture invites the ominous prospect of a grave surgical intervention.
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    19 mins
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 86

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 86
    Apr 2 2026
    In which a mysterious white-clad stranger named Mr. Dangerfield takes charge of the ailing Dr. Sturk’s bedside, his somber vigilance and curious demeanour unsettling the household as the night deepens. The arrival of the late and indolent Dr. Dillon, marked by dishevelment and a faint reek of spirits, introduces a new tension beneath the flickering candlelight in that silent chamber.
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    19 mins
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 84

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 84
    Apr 1 2026
    In which the sweet and delicate Lily Walsingham, beloved by many, quietly departs this mortal sphere, leaving a community steeped in grief and tender remembrance. The mournful yet comforting communion between the bereaved rector and his faithful friend unfolds amidst the silent shadows of the Elms, as they seek solace in faith and shared affection.
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    14 mins
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