The Listener – Part 2 by Algernon Blackwood

The mystery deepens as the unsettling presence introduced in Part 1 grows impossible to ignore. Blackwood’s gift for quiet psychological horror slowly transforms ordinary moments into something profoundly unnerving, where fear comes not from what is seen—but from what remains just beyond perception.

Narrated for Midnight Murmurs, where classic horror lives on in the darkness.

An aging boarding house tucked away in a forgotten London alley seems like the perfect place for a struggling writer seeking peace and solitude. But the silence is anything but comforting.

As strange noises echo through the empty halls and unsettling events begin to unfold, he starts to wonder if he is truly alone.

Join me for Part One of The Listener by Algernon Blackwood, one of the masters of supernatural horror.

Narrated by Matthew Pierce

Public Domain Horror

The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs is one of the most influential supernatural horror stories ever written.

When the White family receives a mysterious monkey’s paw said to grant three wishes, curiosity soon turns to unimaginable tragedy. As each wish is fulfilled in unexpected ways, they discover that some forces are never meant to be challenged—and that fate always demands its price.

Originally published in 1902, this timeless tale remains one of the greatest examples of classic gothic horror.

Narrated by Alexander Armin for Midnight Murmurs.

A quiet cabin aboard a passenger ship has earned a sinister reputation. Every traveler assigned to the upper berth meets the same terrifying fate, and no one can explain why.

Tonight on Midnight Murmurs, experience The Upper Berth by F. Marion Crawford, one of the most celebrated ghost stories ever written. Blending maritime mystery with slow-burning supernatural horror, Crawford’s tale remains a timeless masterpiece more than a century after its publication.

Turn off the lights, settle in, and prepare to board.

New classic horror stories every week.

Welcome to the first Midnight Murmurs compilation.

Tonight’s collection features five classic tales of mystery, gothic fiction, and supernatural horror from Algernon Blackwood, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, and Ambrose Bierce. Whether you’re listening before bed, during a late-night drive, or while relaxing, I hope these timeless stories provide the perfect atmosphere.

Thank you for joining me. More classic narrations arrive every week.

Tonight’s story is The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce, a classic tale of psychological and supernatural horror first published in 1893.

When a man is found dead under mysterious circumstances, witnesses struggle to explain what they saw. As the investigation unfolds, an unsettling possibility emerges: what if the killer was something no human eye could truly perceive? Blending suspense, the unknown, and the fear of what lies just beyond our senses, The Damned Thing remains one of the most enduring works of classic horror.

Settle in, dim the lights, and experience another haunting tale on Midnight Murmurs.

Midnight Murmurs presents: The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce

Step into the quiet darkness as Midnight Murmurs brings another timeless tale of classic horror to life. In The Moonlit Road, Ambrose Bierce weaves a haunting mystery surrounding an unsolved murder, grief, and the supernatural. Told through three different perspectives, the truth slowly unfolds beneath the pale glow of the moon.

Originally published in the public domain, this narration is presented for lovers of classic ghost stories, gothic fiction, and atmospheric storytelling.

Story: The Moonlit Road

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrated by: Midnight Murmurs

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Sweet dreams… or perhaps, pleasant nightmares.

A quiet house. A dark history. A presence that refuses to remain forgotten.

In this episode of Midnight Murmurs, we explore Bram Stoker’s chilling Gothic tale, The Judge’s House. What begins as a scholar’s search for solitude soon becomes a terrifying encounter with the sinister legacy of a long-dead judge.

Join us for an atmospheric journey into one of the master’s lesser-known but unforgettable works of horror.

Story by Bram Stoker. Narrated by Midnight Murmurs.

A lonely railway signalman working in a remote cutting is haunted by a mysterious figure that appears before tragedy strikes. When a visitor learns of the signalman’s terrifying experiences, the line between warning and fate begins to blur. In this classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, dread builds with every passing train as an unsettling mystery unfolds beneath the red warning light.

The Signal-Man was originally published in 1866 and is in the public domain.

Written by Charles Dickens Narrated by Alexander Armin Presented by Midnight Murmurs

Tonight on Midnight Murmurs, we journey into The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood, a classic tale of supernatural dread. As two investigators enter a house with a sinister reputation, they discover that some places are best left undisturbed.

Credits

Story: The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood (Public Domain)

Narration: Alexander Armin

Podcast: Midnight Murmurs

Cover Art: Created by Alexander Armin

Music: Original music by Alexander Armin

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