Horror Sagas

"Den gamla möbeln stod där också som hade den icke rubbats på ett halvt sekel. I översta nyckelhålet satt pjäsens enda nyckel, en tämligen stor och vacker tingest. På marmorplattan hade madame funnit prydligt anbringa två gräsliga porslinsvaser och en pendyl som icke gick." När han av misstag får den gamla sekretären levererad till sitt hem börjar konstiga saker att hända. Han vaknar mitt i natten med hårt bultande hjärta, i korridorerna hör han fotsteg, nycklar som vrids om och dörrar som öppnas, trots att han är ensam i huset ...

"The Thing in the Weeds" is a short story by William Hope Hodgson from his "Sargasso Sea Stories" in which he portrays a monster lurking in the darkest recesses of the unfathomable depths of the sea. An example of Lovecraft’s major principle of "fear of the unknown", the terror in this Hodgson story is a mysterious one, despite the fact that it haunts and kills the characters.

B.J. Harrison reads one of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short stories "The Masque of the Red Death". Prince Prospero and 1,000 other nobles have taken refuge at a castle-like abbey to escape the Red Death, a horrifying plague that has taken over the land at large. Yet horror finds them one night when Prospero holds a masquerade ball and a guest dressed up as the Red Death itself shows up. The chilling story by Edgar Allan Poe dating back to the 19th century is a Gothic horror tale to its very core, providing frights of the most unimaginable type.

"Her arms rested on a table beside her, and her head on her hands; but her face was turned full forward, and her eyes met those of the spectator bewilderingly." One day, a man who has recently enherited his aunt's house, discovers a portait of a woman in the attic. He brings it downstairs and becomes so infatuated by the woman it portrays that he prays she will come to life. By some mysterious power she does, and he learns that the two of them have a daunting history.

One of the most haunting short horror stories to date is told to us by B.J. Harrison. Our narrator is invited to visit his acquaintance Roderick, who lives in a remote house with his sister when strange things begin to happen. Neither of the siblings appears to be healthy, and the house itself also seems to have a life of its own. What exactly is taking place, and how much worse can it get? The short story by Edgar Allan Poe from the 19th century is a true gothic horror story and not for the faintest of hearts.

Is there anyone more associated with a raven than the writer Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre? His famous poem "The Raven", published in 1845, presents us with a speaking bird and numerous mythological references. Edgar Allan Poe's poetry is known for its dark romanticism, gothic tones and anti-heroes. A selection of these classics is now brought to life for the listener's enjoyment by the versatile sounds of B.J. Harrison. A fair warning: not for the faint hearted or seekers of happy endings. B. J.

Winter Wedderburn is an amateur collector of orchids, spending his days peacefully with his housekeeper. One day he invites more adventure into his life and buys an unknown species of orchids brought from the Andaman Islands. Little does he know that purchasing this unusual plant will bring him more adventure than he could ever have dreamt of. "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" is a short horror story by H.G. Wells from the late 19th century, providing the reader with a most unusual enemy.

In "Lost in a Pyramid; or The Mummy's Curse" by Louisa May Alcott, Paul Forsyth and his fiancée Evelyn discover that taking souvenirs back from ancient places may not be the best idea. Paul returns from an expedition to Egypt with his risk-taking colleague Professor Niles with a box of seeds, which Evelyn takes a liking to. The problem is, the seeds were collected from the grave of a sorceress, who has vowed to take revenge on anyone disturbing her resting place.

B.J. Harrison tells Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Tell-Tale Heart", where our narrator has committed the crime of murdering an older man. He does not consider himself a madman, and he describes the murder up to the smallest detail. Yet he has killed a man whom he loved and had never wronged him, for the sake of the mans' "evil eye". The novella from the 19th century is one of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known short stories and has been transformed into theatre, film and television adaptations alike.

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read. B. J.

"The Devil and Tom Walker" is a short story by Washington Irving, tackling the theme of making a deal with the devil. The greedy and easily-corruptible Tom sells his soul in exchange for power and riches, but soon regrets his foolish, though absolutely irreversible choice. A typical cautionary and moral tale, "The Devil and Tom Walker" is a central story in Irving’s fiction, emphasizing the problems of human condition, family issues, and decision making.

Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow are drawn to a haunted house on an abandoned street. They must enter the eerie home and locate the source of the evil that has taken over this section of suburbia. But can they overcome the many horrors awaiting them? Or will they be the next victims to be slaughtered to death by this nightmare of a home? Jeff Walker is a writer from Ontario, Canada. He is the author of several novels and short stories of the science fiction, fantasy and paranormal genre, including "The Long Lost War.

В рассказе «Черт в ратуше» Эдгар По знакомит нас с размеренной жизнью одного провинциального голландского городка. Жизнь в нём протекает размеренно, ничего необычного не происходит. В городке несколько десятков домов, которые похожи один на другой. Главной его достопримечательностью являются большие часы на башне ратуши.

В рассказе «Преждевременное погребение» Эдгар Аллан По затрагивает тему страха человека быть похороненным заживо. Герой этого произведения страдает каталепсией. Он неоднократно впадал в летаргический сон на несколько дней или недель. Окружающие знали об этой его болезни.

«Украденное письмо» - рассказ Эдгара Аллана По в детективном жанре, действие которого происходит в Париже в 19 веке. Префект полиции пришёл к своему другу Дюпену, чтобы спросить у него совета по одному очень деликатному делу. У молодой леди из королевской семьи было похищено письмо и заменено другим документом.

«Падение дома Ашеров» Эдгара Аллана По относится к жанру готической новеллы: небольшому рассказу с острым сюжетом и неожиданной развязкой, сопровождающейся мрачной тайной. Повествование ведётся от лица аристократа Родерика Ашера, страдающего маниакальной депрессией.

Жил-был король и было у него семь придворных шутов. Одного из них звали Лягушонком за то, что он был карликом и калекой. Однажды король приказал Лягушонку придумать ему и его министрам необычные карнавальные костюмы, при этом напоив Лягушонка вином, которое ему нельзя было пить.

Поражённый тяжким недугом рассказчик попадает в заброшенный особняк где-то в Италии. Свою боль он пытается облегчить с помощью опиума. Одна картина в замке, на которой изображена красивая молодая женщина, производит на него сильное впечатление, и он решает узнать историю её создания.

Главный герой рассказа Эдгара Аллана По «Человек толпы» приятно проводит время в кафе, наблюдая за прохожими и пытаясь определить род занятий прохожих. Среди множества людей его внимание привлекает дряхлый старичок. В его лице он видит злобу, холодность, скупость, страх, отчаяние и кровожадность.

Les relations entre Douglas Stone et la célèbre Lady Sannox étaient bien connues des cercles à la mode dont elle était un des ornements, ainsi que dans les milieux scientifiques qui le comptaient, lui, parmi leurs plus illustres confrères. C'est donc naturellement un intérêt très général qui accueillit un matin la nouvelle que la dame avait rigoureusement et définitivement pris le voile et que le monde ne la verrait plus.