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- Episode 17: Egyptian Sorcery, Past Lives, and Eternal LoveWe return this week to our good friend Algernon Blackwood's paranormal realm. I'm sorry, i would surely fan-girl if I'd been alive in the early 1900's! His prose is just so poetic! Sigh...Anyway, this week we look at the Victorian's fascination with the mystical realm of Egypt, a quick peek into past lives, and the power of love, in Blackwood's short story, "Egyptian Sorcery."51 min
- Bonus Episode 2: Edgar Allan Poe and his Words With a MummyA bonus episode to celebrate all things scientific! LOL. Well, at least a celebration of Episode 16's foray into the science of reanimation. I found a short story by the King of American Horror, Edgar Allan Poe, in which he takes a unique view of the early 19th Century's obsession with Galvanic reanimation and all things Egypt in his tale, "Some Words With a Mummy." Enjoy!46 min
- Episode 16: The Man Who Was Dead, Galvanism, Immortality, and What Comes Next?Man has sought an end to Death for as long as we have walked this Earth, but in the late 1700's science began to replace mysticism in this pursuit. Galvanism was the first major breakthrough in understanding the forces behind our existence, but even today the search continues for immortality, or at least an extension on our lease on life.In this week's episode I discuss some of the science behind reanimation, and then share the short story, "The Man Who Was Dead," by Thomas H. Knight, yet another cautionary tale about why it might not be such a great idea to bring the dead back to life.56 min
- Episode 15: Zombies, Vampires, and Creepers, Oh, My!!! Or a Vacationer's Guide to the Isle of the UndeadThis week we read The Isle of the Undead, by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, prefaced with a not so brief history of the Zombie. This is one action packed high seas adventure that takes our hero on a journey to a ghostly deserted island where nightmares dwell. And, of course, there's a hot chick to rescue!
So come along for a little ocean voyage into terror!
Be sure to watch Dr. Christopher Moreman's Ted Talk, The Dark History of Zombies
https://youtu.be/I7EOTLpDSzs1 hr 24 min - Episode 14: Each Man Kills, a Twilit Interlude With European Vampire RevenantsA look at the darker side of resurrection and rebirth for the Month of March and the onset of Spring. Spend a little time with some lovesick Americans exploring the dark secrets of Transylvania. I daresay things go as you might guess. But, wait, there are cats too! So maybe not entirely as you would guess. Join me for this retelling of a classic tale of bloodthirst and love/lust.49 min
- Episode 13: Mayhem, Mistletoe, and Menses, or "Number 13"For my 13th official Episode, we will explore the mythology surrounding the Western aversion to the Number 13, and finish off the episode with a rousing tale of a haunted hotel in Viborg, where the Nordic aversion to 13 also holds sway.50 min
- Bonus Episode: Blue Beard Fairy Tale, Gilles De Rais' Lasting LegacyThe legend of Blue Beard, found in many a Fairy Tale story collection, is said to be based upon the story of the infamous Gilles De Rais, one time Hero of the French turned necromantic serial killer. This is a little bonus episode, just because I love my listeners! Enjoy this eery fairy tale, with some moral (and mysogynistic) messages. Just enjoy the descriptions of oppulence, the suspense, and the gratifying fairy tale ending.33 min
- Episode 12: Gilles De Rais; Or How to Go From Right Hand Man of a Saint to the Devil's Favorite F-BoyHistory is filled with evildoers and Serial Killers, but only one can be considered the first. In this episode I share the story of Gilles de Rais (Retz), the fallen Hero of France, onetime companion to Joan of Arc, turned alchemist, necromancer, and is said to be the world's first Serial Killer. His tale shows how even the mightiest among us can Fall into the darkest pits of depravity. Perhaps money truly is the root of all evil.41 min
- Episode 11 - Jim, Why You Always Doing Spooky Crap In The DARK, Or Algernon Blackwood's "With Intent To Steal"Join me for a brief discussion of ghost hunting in the dark and another exciting and truly chilling adventure with Algernon Blackwood's Jim Shorthouse. This time, Jim has lured an eager assistant into a barn where demonic influences give them a night to remember!1 hr 10 min
- Episode 10 - Blood Oaths, 'Til Death Do Us Part, & "Promises Kept"The next in our series of short stories by Algernon Blackwood titilates us with dark Oaths and "A Promise Kept," when a young medical student, exhausted from studying for an important exam, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend.44 min
About Lost Tales
From the publisher's feed
I take a deep dive into the archives to find the creepiest lost treasures of the public domain. While the stories take center stage, I like to share some of the incredible information I come across…
while seeking out new topics, so I start each episode with some history, examples from true crime, science and other insights to get those little gray cells working. Then I give you my best dramatic read of horror, mystery, science fiction, paranormal, and just plain freaky fiction eeked from the greats of horror and fantasy and their lesser known contemporaries. These authors created mind-breaking, chill-inducing, legacies of literary genius. It is my mission to resurrect their masterpieces, and bring them back into our nights.
So, gather round, snuggle up tight, maybe turn on a light, and prepare for a fright!
So, gather round, snuggle up tight, maybe turn on a light, and prepare for a fright!