The Ghastly Tales Podcast

By Michael Whitehouse

What's The Ghastly Tales Podcast about?

The Ghastly Tales Horror Show produces original horror narrations, radio plays, and discussions dripping with atmosphere. We create nightmares. Join us. Stay a while, stay forever...

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The Ghastly Tales Podcast episodes:

09.21.2023
'The Body in the Quarry' by Michael Whitehouse
A confession about two traumatic early life events involving an abandoned quarry. A tale of dread, suspense, and horror from Scottish writer, Michael Whitehouse. This is a performance piece that was recorded live in one take. Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Listen...
06.23.2023
'The Flood Beneath' by Michael Whitehouse | Supernatural Horror
Something is in the cellar beneath a family home. This is the account of what happened when a child faced that terror in the dark. A tale of dread, suspense, and horror from Scottish writer, Michael Whitehouse. Support my work:...
06.05.2023
'The Strange High House in the Mist' by H. P. lovecraft | A Weird Tale
A reading of H. P. Lovecraft's classic tale, The Strange High House in the Mist. It involves a man turning to an unusually inaccessible house on a cliff side, and who might live within it... Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter:...
05.30.2023
My Boss Hid a Terrible Secret in the Backrooms | Nosleep Horror by Michael Whitehouse
A man describes the frightening discovery he made in the back of a warehouse. A supernatural tale of terror written and performed by Scottish writer, Michael Whitehouse. Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook:...
05.26.2023
The Evil Clergyman by H. P. Lovecraft | Classic Weird Fiction
A man recounts a life-altering encounter he had with the occult. A classic short story by H. P. Lovecraft. Support my work and get early access and other exclusives on Patreon: https://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Social Media: https://twitter.com/HorrorOfMike https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/ https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com/ Mailing...
05.18.2023
A Collector's Company by R. H. Malden | A Classic Ghost Story
A reading of R. H. Malden's A Collector's Company. A ghost story from 1909. Malden was a contemporary of M. R. James, and his work is a lovely mix of suspense, the occult, and the horror of observing the uncanny....
05.13.2023
The Thing in the Cemetery | Horror by Michael Whitehouse
A horror audio drama about a young man who encounters something hideous from a nearby cemetery. Support my work and get early access and other exclusives on Patreon: https://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Open the tomb into our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/ghastlytales Social Media: https://twitter.com/HorrorOfMike...
02.12.2023
The Shadow of Hogmanay | Lo-Fi Jamesian Horror by Michael Whitehouse
The Shadow of Hogmanay is a lo-fi horror story, recorded entirely on analogue tape. It's written and performed by Michael Whitehouse. A Scottish writer and horror creator from Glasgow Scotland. Support my work and get early access and other exclusives...
10.02.2022
Eveline's Visitant by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Eveline's Visitant is a grim ghost story filled with dread, romance, and revenge in equal measure. Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Music and reading by Michael Whitehouse. Support my work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/ghastlytales Social Media: Twitter:...
08.15.2022
'The Play Park' by Michael Whitehouse
Night walking can take you to the most frightening of places... Ghost stories, creepy stories, horror stories, all written and performed by Michael Whitehouse. Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
03.28.2022
How Not to Use a Ouija Board | Chilling Confessions
How using a ouija board can lead to the darkest of places. Ghost stories, creepy stories, horror stories, all written and performed by Michael Whitehouse. Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
03.09.2022
'The Jacob Affair' by Michael Whitehouse
The origin of these mystery phone calls has never been fully uncovered. Written and performed by Michael Whitehouse Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
01.19.2022
Shadow From a Doorway | Chilling Confessions
A chilling confession about a random encounter on the streets of Glasgow. Written and performed by Michael Whitehouse Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
12.31.2021
'Merry Christmas, My Dear' by Michael Whitehouse
Champagne, roasted chestnuts, and dark intentions come together to create a true Christmas horror. Happy holidays, everyone! Written and performed by Michael Whitehouse Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
12.16.2021
Voices from the Veil | Chilling Confessions
During an operation, a surgeon has an unsettling encounter with the dead. Written and performed by Michael Whitehouse If you'd like to watch me perform this story, check out the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFanGhwFHtU In other news, I recently voiced...
11.23.2021
Night Terrors: 'The Lines of Rejuvenation' by Michael Whitehouse
A man recounts a strange encounter with witchcraft on the open seas... Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
11.17.2021
Encounter on a Lonely Road | Chilling Confessions
A confession about a stranded driver on a lonely road. Support my work: http://www.patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Written and performed by Michael Whitehouse. Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghoststoriesrme/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorofmike Website: http://www.michael-whitehouse.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Whitehouse.Author/
09.27.2021
A Change is Coming...
Something wicked this way comes. Patreon: http://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Website: http://michael-whitehouse.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ghastlytales r Noir: https://fearnoir.libsyn.com
07.20.2021
Night Terrors: 'The Shining Light' by Michael Whitehouse
The appearance of a ghostly light brings about an ominous paranormal encounter. Patreon: http://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Website: http://michael-whitehouse.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ghastlytales
07.02.2021
Night Terrors: 'The People of the Sea' by Michael Whitehouse
An archaeologist travels to a remote Scottish island in search of a local legend. Patreon: http://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Website: http://michael-whitehouse.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ghastlytales
05.29.2021
Night Terrors: 'Twisted Reeds' by Michael Whitehouse
While on a solitary hike through the Scottish Highlands, a man happens across a piece of sinister local legend... Patreon: http://patreon.com/michaelwhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorofmike Website: http://michael-whitehouse.com/
05.03.2021
Night Terrors: The Glasshouse
A call in the small hours of the morning leads a man to question his own mortality. Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by: Donating via...
04.20.2021
Night Terrors: Sea of Green by Michael Whitehouse
A young couple heads to Scotland on holiday, but they soon have a harrowing experience in the woods of this ancient country. I'm experimenting with minimalist horror at the moment. Each of these episodes is labelled "Night Terrors". I...
04.11.2021
Night Terrors: The House Across the Way
A tribute to the work of Soren Narnia and Knifepoint. This episode is an experiment in minimalist horror, written and performed by Michael Whitehouse. Moving forward, I'll label these experimental episodes as "Night Terrors". Feedback is always gratefully received. Got...
02.18.2021
'Good Vibrations' by Michael Whitehouse
Come with me now as we explore the terror of humanity's apocalyptic end. A horror podcast by Michael Whitehouse. Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by:...
01.15.2021
Night Terrors: 'The Fiend' by Michael Whitehouse
An exploration of a very real night terror. Support the show by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelWhitehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorOfMike Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ghastlytales
04.30.2020
Something Borrowed by Michael Whitehouse
Come with me now as we explore the terrifying consequences of a common street crime. A horror podcast by Michael Whitehouse and Martin Yates. Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at...
03.30.2020
The Old Stone House between the Moor and the Mists and the Sea, by Aaron Vlek
From author Aaron Vlek, dark and ominous tale of Lovecraftian horror, exploring love, loss, and the unknown lands of dream and darkness. A sequel of sorts to H.P. Lovecraft's short story "Pickman's Model". Author's website: aaronvlek.wordpress.com Support the Show by:...
01.23.2020
Talking till Dawn
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10.28.2019
The Black Cat | Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's gruesome horror story; a tale of cruelty, guilt, and the spirit of the perverse. A horror classic for Halloween. Narrated by Martin Yates. Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a...
06.11.2019
The Ruins on the Loch by Michael Whitehouse
Come with us now on a journey into darkness as we explore strange ruins on a Scottish Loch. A horror podcast by Michael Whitehouse. Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at...
01.04.2019
The Festival | H. P. Lovecraft
Due to gremlins in our vault, here is our Christmas episode typically late for your enjoyment. Explore your family's dark past in H. P. Lovecraft's The Festival... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us...
09.12.2018
Cheap Driving Lessons Were a Bad Idea | Perilous Shortcuts
The second episode in our new series of shorter stories. A short sharp hit of horror, science fiction, dark fantasy or even some twisted humour from time to time. Come with us now as we take a Perlious Shortcut and...
09.06.2018
Horror Hideout #0
This discussion episode contains some important info about the show and my work. Please do listen. It also ends with a nice cosy chat... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at...
08.20.2018
The Grinder | Perilous Shortcuts
The first episode in our new series of shorter stories. A short sharp hit of horror, science fiction, dark fantasy or even some twisted humour from time to time. Come with us now as we take a Perlious Shortcut and...
08.08.2018
Rats | The Ghost Story Society #6
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read M. R. James' 'Rats'... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by:...
02.10.2018
The Good Die Young | The Creeping Fear: Horror Radio from the Past
Come to the Castle and listen to an old time radio horror classic. An episode of The Mysterious Traveler. The Good Die Young... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected]...
02.02.2018
The Signal-Man | The Ghost Story Society #5
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read Charles Dickens' 'The Signal-Man'... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by:...
01.27.2018
Wailing Well | The Ghost Story Society #4
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read M. R. James' 'Wailing Well'... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show...
01.19.2018
The Frontier Guards | The Ghost Story Society #3
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read H.R. Wakefield's "The Frontier Guards"... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show...
11.18.2017
The Riddle, by Walter de la Mare | Horror Audiobook (Narrated by Martin Yates)
A family of orphaned children move into their dying grandmother's home, and are each drawn to an old oak chest that hides a sinister secret. A classic ghost story narration. Watch Us on Youtube: youtube.com/ghastlytales Stalk us on Social Media: facebook.com/ghastlytalespresents...
11.09.2017
Ghastly Tales | Season 2
Storm clouds approach as Ghastly Tales season 2 nears... Got a request? Or perhaps a submission? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by: Donating via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelWhitehouse Buying...
10.14.2017
The Prophet of the Black Hajj, by Aaron Vlek (Narrated by Martin Yates)
A crazed occultist seeks forbidden knowledge and supernatural horrors, amidst the sands of medieval Arabia. A terrifying tale of discovery from author Aaron Vlek that takes us back to the very inception of H.P. Lovecraft's Necronomicon, and the coming into...
09.05.2017
Timber | Forgotten Stories
A long forgotten tale of terror from John Galsworthy. Open the vault door, sit by the fire, and join me for this short foray into the macabre... Got a request? Or perhaps a submission? Or maybe you just want...
08.31.2017
Man Overboard |Winston Churchill
A long forgotten tale of terror from Winston Churchill himself. Open the vault door, sit by the fire, and join me for this short foray into the macabre... Got a request? Or perhaps a submission? Or maybe you just...
07.25.2017
Carson's Folly | From a Campfire's Embers...
The 5th episode in our campfire horror story series by Michael Whitehouse. Come join us by the fire now as two teenagers journey along a deserted path, a place long abandoned known only as 'Carson's Folly'... Got a request? Or...
07.17.2017
The Empty House | The Ghost Story Society #2
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read Algernon Blackwood's "The Empty house"... Got a request? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show...
07.10.2017
A Warning to the Curious | The Ghost Story Society #1
Take a seat as our 13th member. The Ghost Story Society awaits as we read the M.R. James tale of dread, A Warning to the Curious... Got a request? Or perhaps a submission? Or maybe you just want to...
06.24.2017
Old Maggie's Pool | From a Campfire's Embers | Michael Whitehouse
An original campfire horror story written and narrated by Michael Whitehouse. Got a request? Or perhaps a submission? Or maybe you just want to say hi! Drop us a line at [email protected] Support the Show by:...
06.04.2017
Nyarlathotep, by H.P. Lovecraft | Narrated by Martin Yates
Part short story, part poetic fever dream... the malign deity Nyarlathotep comes to Earth in the form of a man, demonstrating seemingly magical powers and spreading existential horror in his wake. Those who dare to question him are shown visions of...

What's The Ghastly Tales Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Ghastly Tales Podcast episodes:

'The Body in the Quarry' by Michael Whitehouse

'The Flood Beneath' by Michael Whitehouse | Supernatural Horror

'The Strange High House in the Mist' by H. P. lovecraft | A Weird Tale

My Boss Hid a Terrible Secret in the Backrooms | Nosleep Horror by Michael Whitehouse

The Evil Clergyman by H. P. Lovecraft | Classic Weird Fiction

A Collector's Company by R. H. Malden | A Classic Ghost Story

The Thing in the Cemetery | Horror by Michael Whitehouse

The Shadow of Hogmanay | Lo-Fi Jamesian Horror by Michael Whitehouse

Eveline's Visitant by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

'The Play Park' by Michael Whitehouse

How Not to Use a Ouija Board | Chilling Confessions

'The Jacob Affair' by Michael Whitehouse

Shadow From a Doorway | Chilling Confessions

'Merry Christmas, My Dear' by Michael Whitehouse

Voices from the Veil | Chilling Confessions

Night Terrors: 'The Lines of Rejuvenation' by Michael Whitehouse

Encounter on a Lonely Road | Chilling Confessions

A Change is Coming...

Night Terrors: 'The Shining Light' by Michael Whitehouse

Night Terrors: 'The People of the Sea' by Michael Whitehouse

Night Terrors: 'Twisted Reeds' by Michael Whitehouse

Night Terrors: The Glasshouse

Night Terrors: Sea of Green by Michael Whitehouse

Night Terrors: The House Across the Way

'Good Vibrations' by Michael Whitehouse

Night Terrors: 'The Fiend' by Michael Whitehouse

Something Borrowed by Michael Whitehouse

The Old Stone House between the Moor and the Mists and the Sea, by Aaron Vlek

Talking till Dawn

The Black Cat | Edgar Allan Poe

The Ruins on the Loch by Michael Whitehouse

The Festival | H. P. Lovecraft

Cheap Driving Lessons Were a Bad Idea | Perilous Shortcuts

Horror Hideout #0

The Grinder | Perilous Shortcuts

Rats | The Ghost Story Society #6

The Good Die Young | The Creeping Fear: Horror Radio from the Past

The Signal-Man | The Ghost Story Society #5

Wailing Well | The Ghost Story Society #4

The Frontier Guards | The Ghost Story Society #3

The Riddle, by Walter de la Mare | Horror Audiobook (Narrated by Martin Yates)

Ghastly Tales | Season 2

The Prophet of the Black Hajj, by Aaron Vlek (Narrated by Martin Yates)

Timber | Forgotten Stories

Man Overboard |Winston Churchill

Carson's Folly | From a Campfire's Embers...

The Empty House | The Ghost Story Society #2

A Warning to the Curious | The Ghost Story Society #1

Old Maggie's Pool | From a Campfire's Embers | Michael Whitehouse

Nyarlathotep, by H.P. Lovecraft | Narrated by Martin Yates