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CAUTION: story contains GORE and themes of TORTURE.

For the first time in the history of The Poe Show, I am featuring a story of my own! This is a story which I have been working on for about 12 years. And it's more than a scary story about an old fisherman; the themes that lay underneath speak to many problems as well. I felt like it was also entertaining - and gothic - enough to feature on this podcast. I hope you enjoy my story, Fish.

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Today we listen to a demon. This demon, with its many Legion-like voices, explores the often maddening nature of something which most people now may have trouble suffering through...silence. This story was written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1837, detailing the intensely terrifying idea of being tormented by a demon.

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This is a very important poem to me, and I hope it can be so to you too. Edgar Allan Poe knew better than most just how alone one can truly be, as he was ridiculed and mocked for his storytelling by those who didn't grasp it for the treasure it was. Throughout his life, he knew what it was to be misunderstood, neglected, and betrayed. We can very easily feel alone in this world and like no one knows us, what we're dealing with or how we feel. But YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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This Black History Month, I am joined by guest narrator Ella Bussie to read a powerful poem by France Ellen Watkins Harper, written in 1858. This poem was written before the emancipation of the slaves and speaks to the heartbreaking bravery that was shown to speak against evil. I also ask Ella a few questions about what it means to be black in America, her personal struggles, the leaps we've made as a nation, and hopes for the future.

Ella can be found here: Instagram @ellabussie and TikTok @officiallyella

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Well, since it's the holiday of love, why don't we celebrate with a poem by the ever romantic Edgar Allan Poe? Not only is this poem a bit of a joke (as far as poems go), with a secret code waiting to be cracked, but this poem also served to create a lot of romantic drama between two famous poets.

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There's nothing like a little romance to make Edgar Allan Poe take pen to paper. Today we examine a poem from 1829, which Poe wrote as a young man. It explores not only the quiet joy of having found romance, but just as well the potential of romance to have devastating effects on oneself. A torrential thing indeed.

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Times are daunting for a lot of us right now, and it can feel like we are alone. I hope this poem speaks to many of you, to any of you, and lets you know that you are not alone. Others feel what you are feeling, and know what you are going through.

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The Poe Show is finally entering the true crime genre! There is a plethora of true crime cases from the 19th century that I could feature on this podcast, but for this episode I chose the axe murder trials of Lizzie Borden. A grisly murder, a surprising suspect, and twists and turns that will have you engaged from the very start!

If you'd like to hear more true crime stories from the 19th century on this podcast, then lets blow this episode up in the algorithm! Please share this episode with your friends, family, coworkers, and groups who love true crime!

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Yes, that’s right. Victorian ghost stories are becoming a regular occurrence on The Poe Show! This time, our ghost story from 1858 follows a man who happens to dine with the devil. After dinner, the two travel to their “journey’s end” together, passing many other lost souls. James Hain Friswell wrote this spooky winter tale over 160 years ago, but the dreary and ghostly narrative is as entertaining today as it has ever been! Now, please enjoy The Oxford Ghost. Otherwise known as...Christmas Dinner with the Devil.

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It's the holiday season, so you know I have to give you an episode all about Christmas! I took off the month of November because I've been so busy, but I'll be finishing up this year strong with two December episodes. Keep an eye out for another Victorian ghost story, coming December 21st for all who enjoy the tradition of spooky tales for the cold winter!

Twas the Night Before Christmas comes all the way from 1823, written by Clement Clarke Moore...most likely. In this episode I'll also be giving you a little history on the poem, the controversy of its authorship, and how Santa Claus has changed through American and world culture. I also pulled out a tune I wrote about 5 years ago for this episode, which sounded perfect for a Christmas story. Lastly, I do talk a bit about AI. Just a bit.

Now, please enjoy The Night Before Christmas.

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