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Echoes in the Dark with Rae Wilson

Echoes in the Dark with Rae Wilson

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In the oral tradition of storytelling, Echoes in the Dark, delivers classic works of gothic fiction weekly. Hosted and curated by Ms. Rae (an award-winning educator, actor, and literary analyst) the collection of stories spans popular works by authors like Edgar Allan Poe as well as lesser known works by authors such as Guy de Maupassant. Each story is followed by a literary analysis.


If you’re looking to enjoy more classic literature, struggle to find the time to read, hate reading, or just love listening to stories, then this podcast is for you.


A Note on Content: While these stories are generally appropriate for listeners aged 12 and up, classic Gothic literature frequently explores themes of murder, romantic affairs, and "tortured souls." Stories are performed exactly as written in their original historical context.


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Episodes
  • The Grey Woman by Mrs. Gaskell (Part 1)

    The Grey Woman by Mrs. Gaskell (Part 1)
    Mar 20 2026

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    "indeed, I have sometimes fancied since that the flower-garden, to which the only access from the castle was through his rooms, was designed in order to give me exercise and employment under his own eye."

    What is it that makes his fall in love? Is it a pretty face? A fancy title? An obligation? In this Elizabeth Gaskell tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.


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    Music and Sound Effects by:

    No Way Out - by David Robson

    Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Serenade In G Major

    The Mooche by Duke Ellington

    "Sneaky Snitch" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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    54 mins
  • The Music of Erich Zann by H.P. Lovecraft

    The Music of Erich Zann by H.P. Lovecraft
    Mar 13 2026

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    "I experienced a sentiment half of horror, half of remorse, for the crime of which I had been guilty; but ... the soul remained untouched."

    Who among us hasn't had a moment where we act before we think? Whether it's an impulse to hug or an impulse to yell, the mystery lies in whether the regret that follows impulsive actions, is enough to drive change. In this H.P. Lovecraft tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.


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    No Way Out - by David Robson

    "Sneaky Snitch" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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    Concrete Footsteps Semi Quick by FreqMan

    Streetcar_passing by https://www.soundjay.com/cable-car-sound-effect.html +)

    Veteran Car by juskiddink from http://freesound.org +)

    Crowd Murmur Loop by Torgeirr +)
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    45 mins
  • The Apparition by Guy de Maupassant

    The Apparition by Guy de Maupassant
    Mar 6 2026

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    ""I was wounded at that remark and told him so somewhat sharply."

    What do we owe others, especially our friends from long ago? Whether the willingness to help comes from kindness, sympathy, or obligation, the impact of the decision to assist can have a lifelong impact. In this Guy de Maupassant tale, narrator Rae Wilson invites us to explore that very question.


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    No Way Out - by David Robson

    "Sneaky Snitch" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Sound effects courtesy of Vintage Vault
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