Fritz Leiber (1910-1992) was an influential American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his... more

Alan Noel Latimer Munby (25 December 1913 – 26 December 1974) was a distinguished English librarian, bibliographical scholar, and book... more

Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) was an influential American author primarily known for his contributions to the genres of fantasy, horror,... more

Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born on November 8, 1847, in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. He was the third of seven children... more

John William Polidori, an Italian-English physician and writer born in 1795, was a notable figure associated with the Romantic movement.... more

Henry James (1843–1916) was an American author renowned for his contributions to literature, particularly within the realm of psychological realism.... more

John Stephen Glasby (23 September 1928 – 5 June 2011) was a British author born in East Retford, Nottinghamshire. Trained... more

Nigel Kneale was a highly acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist, best known for his pioneering work in the science fiction... more

Stuart Strauss remains an enigmatic figure in the world of weird fiction, with scant information available about his life. He... more

Ernst Benjamin Salomo Raupach, born on May 21, 1784, in Straupitz, Silesia, was a prominent German dramatist of the 19th... more

This is a reading of H. P. Lovecraft's The Beast In The Cave. "The Beast in the Cave" is a short... more

Elizabeth Jane Howard, born on March 26, 1923, in London, England, was a distinguished English novelist known for her versatile... more

Basil Copper, born on February 5, 1924, in London, and passing away on April 3, 2013, was an English writer... more

Lewis Darley is a copywriter and illustrator living in Nottingham. He contacted me early in 2023 about an animated film... more

Herbert Russell Wakefield (1888 – 2 August 1964) was a distinguished English writer known for his multifaceted contributions to literature.... more

Elinor Glyn, born Elinor Sutherland on October 17, 1864, in Jersey, Channel Islands, was a prominent English novelist and scriptwriter... more

Certainly! "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" is a short story written by Charles Dickens as part... more

Charlotte Riddell, born Charlotte Cowan in 1832, was a prolific and accomplished British writer during the Victorian era. She was... more

Edmund Gill Swain, born on the 19th of February 1861 in Stockport, Cheshire, was a respected English cleric and author... more

Dorothy Kathleen Broster, known by her pen name D.K. Broster, stands as a notable but often overlooked figure in literature,... more

Hugh and Margaret Grainger rent a lovely old house near a golf course. At the bottom of the garden is... more

Adrian Christopher Synnot Cole, the celebrated British author, was born in Plymouth, England, on July 22, 1949. His early years... more

Arthur Erskine Ellis, born on October 1, 1902, in Bangalore, British India, was a distinguished British biologist and author known... more

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a renowned Irish playwright, poet, and author known for his exceptional wit, flamboyant style, and profound... more

Joseph Payne Brennan (1918-1990) was an American writer renowned for his contributions to horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Born in... more

Robert Silverberg, born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 15, 1935, is a highly esteemed author known for his significant... more

"The Graveyard Rats" stands as a testament to Henry Kuttner's exceptional storytelling prowess. This eerie tale, originally published in the... more

Clark Ashton Smith (1893–1961) was an American writer and artist known for his unique contributions to literature and art. -... more

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1835 – 4 February 1915) was a renowned English novelist of the Victorian era, celebrated... more

It's been a long time since I’ve read a story by a living author. This story, “The Hand of M.... more

Robert Murray Gilchrist, born on November 29, 1867, in Sheffield, England, was a Victorian writer whose literary contributions remain an... more

Fitz James O'Brien (1828 – April 6, 1862) was an Irish-American writer, best known for his works in the genre... more

People have been asking for more of my own stories, so here's one. However, I have to warn you that... more

Step into the mysterious realm of Eugene Field's short story "The Werewolf." 🌕 This narrative unfolds a tale of love... more

Thank you to Jay Rothermel for suggesting I read these stories. You can read his take on them here:[https://jayrothermel.substack.com/p/two-stories-by-rose-macaulay-1881]Dame Emilie... more

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer and one of the leading ghost story... more

Edith Wharton was born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, into a wealthy New York family. She was a... more

Arthur Conan Doyle's "The New Catacomb" is a chilling exploration of the themes of revenge, betrayal, and obsession, all set... more

Walter de La Mare (1873-1956) was an English poet, novelist, and short story writer known for his imaginative and evocative... more

Prepare for a chilling journey as we delve into the eerie world of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's "An Account of... more

Prepare to be captivated by E.F. Benson's haunting tale, 'Negotium Perambulans.' Join us as we journey into the depths of... more

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a renowned British writer and physician, best known for creating the famous detective character Sherlock... more

I've done this terrifying story by E F Benson before, but that was in 2019 and the sound wasn't great.... more

Thanks to Gavin Critchley for sponsoring this episode!Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was an English poet and writer who is widely regarded... more

David H. Keller was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction and pulp magazines during the early... more

Robert AickmanRobert Aickman was a British author best known for his highly influential and distinctive contributions to the genre of... more

n this classic ghost story by E.F. Benson, two friends rent an idyllic country house for a month of fishing,... more

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer born on August 28, 1814, in Dublin, Ireland. He was the third... more

This episode features an audiobook reading of William Hope Hodgson's classic horror story, "The Voice in the Night." The story... more

P. G. Wodehouse Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, popularly known as P. G. Wodehouse, was a British humorist and author who was... more

Francis Marion Crawford was an American author and journalist who lived from 1854 to 1909. He was born in Bagni... more

Step back in time to Victorian Paris, a city of mystery and intrigue, where danger lurks around every corner and... more

In this episode, we delve into the dark and unsettling world of Robert W. Chambers' short story "The Repairer of... more

ames Hogg (1770-1835) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and essayist known for his work in the Romantic literary movement. He... more

Join The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast for a thrilling reading of 'Our Feathered Friends' by renowned British author Philip MacDonald. Originally... more

M. R. James's The Tractate Middoth is a classic ghost story  first published in 1911. This short story takes place in... more

Join Tony as we explore Edward Bulwer-Lytton's classic short story, 'The House & The Brain'. This captivating tale, first published... more

Rosemary Timperley was born in 1920 in North London and died in November 1988. Her father was an architect and... more

Edith Wharton's "Afterward" is a haunting and evocative audiobook. It is about a young woman named Mary Boyne, who moves... more

Despite the title, this is not a supernatural story. It was requested by Leigh Grieveson, one of my patrons.  I... more

Thank you to Steven Shipman for recommending this story.The Lonesome Place was published by August Derleth in 1962 in a... more

The Shadow by E Nesbit is a masterful story of an apparition that signifies death. It is set in a... more

Dickens's second Christmas story is called "The Chimes." The main character in this story is an old messenger Toby Veck who... more

Frederick McCarthy Forsyth CBE is an English author and journalist. He was born on August 25, 1938. A former RAF pilot... more

One of my own stories, specially written for Christmas 2022. It’s a very personal story, and you may find it... more

Get the Book that this story comes fromhttps://amzn.to/3Uu4kGX (affiliate link)A most wonderful Christmas Ghost story. I know I tend to... more

The Ghost of Jerry Bundler by W. W. Jacobs is Jacob's second most famous supernatural fiction short story after The... more

A Fall of Snow by James Turner is a beautifully written and poignant story about a childhood visit to his... more

The Magic Shop by H G Wells was published in 1903. "The Magic Shop" is a fantasy short story about... more

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is the classic Halloween story. It appears to be a ghost story,... more

The Dead is is the last story, and the longest from James Joyce's 1914 short stories collection: Dubliners. It is... more

The Company of Wolves by Angela Carter is a work of genius. There, I've said it.The Company of Wolves by... more

Ray Bradbury wrote "The Witch Door" in 1995.The main characters live in a dilapidated New England farmhouse. They've come to... more

The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral by M R James was published in 1910. It is one of Montague Rhodes James's... more

Happy Halloween! A disturbing and scary tale that will be performed live in Whitehaven this Halloween as part of our... more

Sardonicus by Ray Russell is possibly the best Gothic horror story written in the 20th century.  Ray Russell's mastery of... more

Basil Netherby is a masterpiece of brooding supernatural fiction. This unabridged audio book style story narrates a ghost story or... more

Brickett Bottom by Amyas Northcote is about a mysterious house deep in the woods that no one but lonely young... more

This story by Nugent Barker comes from his anthology Written By My Left Hand, which I guess is a pointer... more

The Birds by Daphne du Maurier was adapted into the 1963 horror thriller movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock. Daphne... more

The Outcast by E F Benson First we are introduced to Mrs Bertha Acres through the eyes of Tony and his... more

Pallinghurst Barrow by Grant Allen A horror story about spirits who linger in old places in the English countryisde. Published 1892.... more

The Doll by Daphne du Maurier Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning was born in 1907 in London in 1931 and... more

A Pair of Muddy Shoes by Lennox Robinson Lennox Robinson was an Irish author, poet, dramatist and theatre produce who was... more

The Ghost Ship by Richard Barham Middleton Richard Barham Middleton was born in 1882 in Staines then in Middlesex, but since... more

The Milk-White Child of Ravenglass by Tony Walker, is one of mine. As I explain in the notes, this is... more

The Entrance by Gerald DurrellGerald Durrell was born in Jamshedpur which was then part of British India, in 1925 and... more

Clark Ashton SmithClark Ashton Smith was an American writer born in Long Valley, California in 1893 who died in Pacific... more

The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan PoeThe Masque of the Red Death was published in 1842 by... more

Ruskin BondRuskin Bond was born in 1934 in Kasauli in Punjab, India. His first novel was published when he was... more

Amelia B EdwardsBorn in 1831 in London and died in 1892 aged 60 in Weston Supermare at the seaside near... more

The Catacomb by Peter Shilston was recommended by one of my Patreons but it was hard to get hold of.... more

The Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce is a ghost story set in the late 19th Century... more

Mean Mr Mullins by Cathu Sahu is an original story by a living author: Cathy Sahu. A tale of a... more

The Secret Of The Vault by J Wesley RosenquestRecommended by Mary Ware in August 2021. Published in Weird Tales, May 1938J... more

The Call of Cthulhu by H P Lovecraft was commissioned by Gavin Critchley for me to read for all of... more

Anthony BoucherAnthony Boucher known as was the pen name of William Anthony Parker White and he was known at Tony.... more

The Crown Derby Plate by Marjorie Bowen is a classic ghost story and much requested. It has a ghost, a... more

E F BensonEdward Frederic Benson was born in 1867 at Wellington College, where his father was headmaster,  in Berkshire just... more

The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap LongFrank Belknap  Long was born in 1901 in Harlem, New York (not the... more

Ernst Theodor Amadeus HoffmanE T A Hoffman, as he is known, was born in 1776 in Konigsberg, East Prussia, Germany... more

Walter de la MareWalter de la Mare is most famous as a poet. He was born in 1873 in Charlton... more

The Music of Erich Zann by H P Lovecraft. I recorded it ages ago and I can't believe I never... more

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron DunsanyEdward John Moreton Draw Plunkett, or Lord Dunsany was known to his friends... more

A man in a car crash starts wondering how come the crowds gather so fast, and then he wonders why... more

A tale of the New Forest in England where Mr and Mrs Bittacy settle after years abroad. A painter with... more

The Picture of Dorian Gray is now done. Hooray. That's it done. The commentary at the end is slightly nutty... more

The Picture of Dorian Gray. Here's the latest. For those of you who are loving it, I hope you continue... more

The Picture of Dorian Gray. I have had one of those Mandela Effect mind blips. I have thought and continued... more

The Picture of Dorian Gray. Dorian is rather unpleasant and comes home to see his portrait knows what he's done.... more