Have you ever wondered what the origins of the werewolf killing silver bullet were?  In this episode we are going to be taking a look at the fist story to ever fight back against wolf monsters with silver bullets and the folklore behind this occult weaponry.  Its originating story:  The Wolf Leader by Alexandre Dumas.

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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?  How about a haunted one?  In this episode we are going to be taking a look at the first supernatural Christmas story to ever warn against the dangers of making a deal with your doppelganger.  Its originating story:  The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain by Charles Dickens.

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Grab your lab coats and goggles!  In this episode we are going to be taking a look at the first mad scientist character to ever take science too far.  Its originating story:  Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

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Did you see this one coming?  In this episode we are going to be taking a look at the first invisible monster to terrify pulp readers.  Its originating story:  What Was It?  A Mystery by Fitz James O’Brien.

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Welcome to Horrorigins!  A podcast that examines the firsts in horror literature.  In this episode we are going to be taking a look at the occult detective, its originating story:  The Pot of Tulips by Fitz James O’Brien.

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