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As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

Algernon est une souris de laboratoire dont le traitement du Pr. Nemur et du Dr. Strauss vient de décupler l'intelligence. Enhardis par cette réussite, les deux savants tentent alors, avec l'assistance de la psychologue Alice Kinnian, d'appliquer leur découverte à Charlie Gordon, un simple d'esprit. C'est bientôt l'extraordinaire éveil de l'intelligence pour le jeune homme. Il découvre un monde dont il avait toujours été exclu, et entame une incroyable métamorphose. Mais un jour les facultés supérieures d'Algernon déclinent.

An abandoned house whose horrific past is reenacted for those who dare visit; a terrifying trip down the Danube River; a malevolent half-beast creature who abducts a member of a hunting party; and a tale of paranoia, mental deterioration, and all-consuming feelings of doom: Here are four feverish, spine-tingling tales that will chill the blood and make the flesh creep. The collection includes "The Empty House," "The Willows," "The Listener", and "The Wendigo".

H.P. Lovecraft considered The Willows to be "the finest supernatural tale in English literature", and its appeal is obvious. In his tale of an adventurous duo who embark on a seemingly innocuous river trip down the Danube, Blackwood personifies the desolate willows to be ominous, alive, and menacing. The river itself brims with human passions, and the elemental winds and heavenly forces all combine to create a sense of a supernatural intelligence orchestrating it all.

Tauche ein in die düstersten Geschichten klassischer Horrorautoren! Erlebe den kosmischen Horror von Dagon, die unheimlichen Geisterhäuser in Das leere Haus und Nummer 13, die geheimnisvolle Geisterinsel, den schwarzen Hund des Todes und viele weitere schaurige Erzählungen. Jeder Klassiker ist sorgfältig gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas und entführt dich in eine Welt voller Albträume, übernatürlicher Schrecken und unvergesslicher Grusel-Momente.

Representing the dark underbelly of Romanticism and beyond, these stories reach the shadowy corners of the human soul as seen through the writings of some of the most prominent authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Algernon Blackwood was born on 14th March 1869 in Shooter’s Hill, South East London, to a religious middle-class family. His mother was a widowed Duchess and his father was a Post Office administrator. Blackwood was interested in the paranormal and the supernatural at an early age, and had a thirst for anything on Buddhism, other Oriental philosophies, mysticism and occultism. In his writings the weaving of the supernatural into his various works, from ghost stories and children’s stories to plays and long novels is clearly seen.

Algernon Blackwood’s The Willows is a tale of creeping dread set along the shifting banks of the Danube, where two travelers find themselves stranded on a remote island overwhelmed by sinister willow trees. As the river swells and the land erodes beneath them, they become aware of an unseen, inhuman presence pressing against the fragile boundaries of their world. The natural landscape itself seems animated with hostile intent, its whispering branches and ceaseless currents hinting at cosmic forces beyond comprehension.

Algernon Blackwood’s The Willows is widely hailed as one of the greatest works of supernatural fiction ever written. Blending breathtaking descriptions of nature with an atmosphere of mounting unease, Blackwood creates a tale where the boundary between the real and the unknown grows dangerously thin.

Enter the shadowy depths of the North American wilderness in Algernon Blackwood’s classic horror story, The Wendigo. When a group of men ventures into the dense Canadian forest on a hunting trip, they soon find themselves confronted by an ancient and terrifying presence lurking just beyond their campfires. As eerie sounds and strange footprints appear, they come to realize that they are not alone—and something inhuman is watching them.

Step into a world where the natural and supernatural become entangled in eerie harmony. “The Haunted Silence” is a spellbinding anthology of Algernon Blackwood's most haunting and atmospheric stories. From remote forests to shadowy rivers, Blackwood explores the unseen forces that linger just beyond our understanding.

Described by H P Lovecraft as 'the one absolute and unquestioned master of weird atmosphere', Algernon Blackwood (CBE) was the acclaimed and prolific author of numerous ghost stories and horror tales. Throughout his lifetime, he wrote 14 novels, several children's books, a number of plays, and over 200 short stories. This anthology opens with a selection of stories featuring his most influential character, occult detective Dr John Silence.

This collection comprises 40 stories by and inspired by the originators of weird fiction. From Blackwood's The Empty House, through to Philip K. Dick's The Hanging Stranger, Lovecraft's Out of The Aeons, and beyond.

In The Willows, master of the supernatural Algernon Blackwood weaves a haunting tale of nature's unknown terrors. Two friends canoeing down the Danube River venture into an isolated marshland, where the willow-lined banks seem to whisper with life—and menace. As the men set up camp, they encounter an overwhelming sense of unease that grows into a surreal and terrifying confrontation with an elemental, otherworldly force.

Dive into a chilling collection of ghostly tales that will grip your imagination and haunt your thoughts. In The Listener, an eerie array of cats leads to a series of mysterious and terrifying events. Explore Number Thirteen, a room steeped in ancient presence on a visit to Denmark. In The Horla, the narrator grapples with the unsettling notion of an invisible being lurking beneath their roof, as fear and paranoia take hold. The Beast with Five Fingers tells the story of two friends pursued by a vengeful entity‚will their secrets and vigilance keep them safe? Meet Sister Maddalena, a tragic ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Algernon Blackwood, a celebrated author of weird fiction, as he presents a captivating collection of shorter tales that reveal the full range of his literary prowess. Beyond his well-known stories of terror, Blackwood invites us to explore the realm of the strange and mysterious, featuring bizarre dreams and supernatural phenomena. Yet, its not all eerie; his jovial spirit shines through as he playfully critiques the quirks of upper-class society. With poetic prose, he celebrates nature in beautiful narratives like Wind and Pines. This collection showcases a ...

Discover the enchanting world of Day And Night Stories, featuring fifteen captivating short tales by Algernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (1869 ‚ì 1951). Renowned as one of the most prolific ghost story writers, Blackwoods work blends the supernatural with the ethereal, inviting readers into a realm of wonder and intrigue. A journalist and broadcasting narrator, he has been acclaimed for his consistently exceptional storytelling, with literary critic S. T. Joshi noting that his contributions stand among the finest in the genre. Immerse yourself in these timeless narratives that explore the ...

Published in 1909, Education of Uncle Paul weaves the enchanting tale of Paul Waters, who returns to England after two decades spent in the Canadian wilderness. Moving in with his widowed sister Margaret and her three children, Paul feels the weight of adult responsibilities yet struggles with his lingering childlike spirit. The children, quick to recognize his playful nature, invite him into their imaginative world of aventures, where they explore the estate and embark on whimsical journeys beyond the ordinary. As Paul crafts Aventure stories inspired by their shared experiences, the novel ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of supernatural tales by the masterful Algernon Blackwood. Join the enigmatic John Silence as he navigates the eerie and the extraordinary in these thrilling stories. - Summary by eduardol

Dive into the enigmatic world of Human Chord, where the lines between reality and the bizarre blur. Follow the story of Spinny, a 28-year-old man navigating life as he peruses curious newspaper ads in the hope of finding a job. When he stumbles upon a peculiar listing from a retired clergyman seeking a secretarial assistant with an adventurous spirit, a journey begins that promises to intertwine fate, imagination, and the unexpected. As Spinny answers the call, he unwittingly steps into an extraordinary tale that raises questions and astonishes in equal measure. Will he uncover the mysteries ...