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Contents: Edgar Allan Poe - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - The Gold Bug - The Black Cat - The Pit and the Pendulum - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Masque of the Red Death - The Cask of Amontillado - The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - Hop-Frog - The RavenBram Stoker - DraculaMary Shelley - FrankensteinJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu - CarmillaRobert Louis Stevenson - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeH.P. Lovecraft - The Alchemist - At the Mountains of Madness - Azathoth - The Beast in the Cave.

In 1894, American writer Francis Marion Crawford published the popular novel "The Upper Berth." "Mr Crawford's weird story of the Upper Berth is no doubt one of the best ghost stories we have had .... It is a novelty in the literature of supernatural. Crawford treats his subject a vigor and a realism that will make the flesh of ordinary reader creep and will stir the nerves even the most hardened and skeptical." Every now and again, the smell sea water permeates the air, as if the cabin had been flooded and never properly repaired.

"For the Blood is the Life" is a F. Marion Crawford's classic horror story about two lovers, a murder, and a revenant This story tells the gothic horror account of a young man in the thrall of a vampire, and...yes, there WILL be blood.

"The Doll's Ghost" included in the short story collection Wandering Ghosts. Mr. Puckler is a doll doctor, and the dolls he repairs become very, very life like. A beautiful doll named Nina is broken Lady Gwendolen.

Mrs. Pratt mysteriously dies in her sleep after a fight with her husband. He thought that she had tried to poison him. But maybe it was the other way around? After a while Mr. Pratt is found dead as well, with a skull next to his head. Those who believe in ghosts think that Mrs. Pratt finally got her revenge. What do you believe? What happened with Mr. Pratt? If you are courageous enough, find the answer in "The Screaming Skull" by Francis Marion Crawford. B. J.

Il primo di questi tre racconti è lo storico "Il Vampiro" con cui John William Polidori (1795-1821) inaugurò le vicende letterarie di questa creatura dell’orrore. Lo scrittore era anche il segretario e medico personale del poeta George Byron, a cui si fa più volte riferimento, nel racconto, alttribuendone a lui la paternità, secondo una non insolita finzione letteraria.

First published in 1911, The Screaming Skull, is a charming little tale of murder and revenge from beyond the tomb. The Screaming Skull is a paranormal object, a human skull which per legend speaks, screams, or otherwise haunts its environs. The Screaming Skull haunts the house in which it is closeted in a sealed hatbox.

In a bold move, Katharine secretly marries Jack Ralston, hoping to leverage her wealthy uncles influence to help him find a career. When her uncle refuses to assist, Katharine struggles to face Jack, leading to a whirlwind of misunderstandings that make everyone—including Jack—believe he has succumbed to the bottle he has been battling. Torn between the realities of her marriage and the desire for independence, Katharine attends a dinner with reservations, knowing she will be seated next to her new husband. Jack, bewildered by her icy demeanor, assumes she has received a letter he sent. As...

Set against the backdrop of 1880s Boston, American Politician immerses listeners in a world where the opulence of the Victorian era contrasts sharply with the gritty realities of political ambition. When a Senate seat unexpectedly opens up following the sudden death of the current junior senator, the race to fill the position ignites fierce political maneuvering. Young idealist John Harrington believes in championing truth and justice, transcending party lines. However, as he faces fierce opposition from powerful interests in the iron mine, railroad, and shipping industries, his vision of a ...

In White Sister, Angela Chiaromonte, the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince, faces an unimaginable upheaval as she suddenly loses everything she cherishes. This poignant tale explores her journey of resilience and faith as she navigates her profound grief, ultimately confronting a heart-wrenching choice that could change her life forever. (Summary by Marie Christian)

Step into the vibrant world of 16th century Murano, Italy, where the lives of master glass-blowers Zorzi Ballarin and Angelo Beroviero unfold in a thrilling tale of passion and ambition. While rooted in history, this captivating narrative weaves together fact and fiction, showcasing their remarkable contributions to the art of glass-making, including the creation of the crystal we cherish today. The infamous letter penned by the jealous Giovanni Beroviero that led to Zorzis trial remains a testament to the intrigue of the era. Although Arisa, the enchanting Georgian slave mistress, is a ...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 8 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Glöckner von Notre Dame" von Victor Hugo, "Die Gespenster-Rikscha" von Rudyard Kipling und "Die obere Koje" von Francis Marion Crawford.

Süditalien, 1905: Der skandinavische Maler Holger besucht seinen Freund in dessen einsamem Turm nördlich von Kap Scalea. Als beide im Mondschein auf eine Anhöhe schauen, bemerken sie einen wie ein Grab anmutenden Erdhügel, auf dem ein Menschenkörper zu liegen scheint. Neugierig nähert sich Holger der Stelle, findet jedoch nichts vor, obwohl sein Gastgeber eindeutig eine neblige Gestalt beobachtet, die sich an Holger heranpirscht.

Was hat es auf sich mit der oberen Koje in Kabine 105 des Passagierdampfers Kamtschatka? Niemand der Besatzung scheint erfreut zu sein, dass Passagiere für diese Kabine gebucht haben. Nach der ersten Nacht an Bord, wird dem See-Erprobten Reisenden Aldous Brisbane auch klar, warum...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 16 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Ring des Thot" von Arthur Conan Doyle, "Rappaccinis Tochter" von Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Besessen" von Robert E. Howard und "Der schreckliche Schädel" von Francis Marion Crawford.

England, 1911: Auf dem Totenbett verwehrt der alte Sir Hugh Ockram seinem Sohn Gabriel und seiner Nichte Evelyn den Segen für ihre Heiratsabsichten, verweigert aber mit einem diabolischen Lächeln auf den Lippen die Begründung. Gabriel befürchtet eine alte Erblast auf der Familie, die mit merkwürdigen Bestattungsriten und grinsenden Totenschädeln einhergeht. Eines Nachts schwebt eine blasse, seltsam lächelnde Frau vor dem Fenster, die Evelyn zum Verwechseln ähnlich sieht.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 8 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Glöckner von Notre Dame" von Victor Hugo, "Die Gespenster-Rikscha" von Rudyard Kipling und "Die obere Koje" von Francis Marion Crawford.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Angela Chiaromonte, daughter of a wealthy Italian prince, has her world turned upside down when, within a short period of time, she loses all she holds dear. This is the story of how she overcomes her loss through faith. And how she is ultimately faced with a seemingly impossible choice.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 41 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Denn das Blut ist das Leben, Heimflug, Das gemiedene Haus, Der letzte Wille der Stanislawa d'Asp.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 44 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Der Bluthund, Der Student von Prag, Das Lächeln des Toten, Furia Infernalis.