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Unpleasant Dreams

Unpleasant Dreams

By: Cassandra Harold with Jim Harold Media
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 Classic horror tales told by Cassandra Harold. We feature stories from Poe, Lovecraft, Stevenson, Dickens, Bierce and more. Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928.Jim Harold Media LLC 2021 - 2024 Social Sciences
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  • A Christmas Carol - Unpleasant Dreams 85

    A Christmas Carol - Unpleasant Dreams 85
    Dec 22 2025
    As the holidays return, so does one of our favorite traditions—Cassandra Harold’s evocative reading of A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ ghostly tale of reckoning, regret, and redemption takes on a particularly eerie tone in this retelling. A familiar story, re-aired for the season, and perfect for listening with your family and friends by flickering candlelight or by a holiday fire. Enjoy this super sized Christmas edition of Unpleasant Dreams. Merry Christmas and God Bless Us Every One! This episode includes the complete story. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, originally published 1843 and is in the Public Domain. -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain: ⁠https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 20 mins
  • The Room in the Tower - Unpleasant Dreams 84

    The Room in the Tower - Unpleasant Dreams 84
    Jun 18 2025
    After a brief hiatus, Unpleasant Dreams returns with a chilling classic from the early 20th century. This week, Cassandra Harold narrates E.F. Benson’s “The Room in the Tower,” a haunting tale first published in 1912 that explores the terrifying power of dreams—and what happens when they begin to bleed into reality. As always, Cassandra’s evocative narration brings this eerie story to life in a way that lingers long after the final word. Dim the lights and settle in—your nightmares await. “The Room in the Tower” is in the public domain. If you enjoy the show, please share it with family and friends! --Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • A Midnight Visitor - Unpleasant Dreams 83

    A Midnight Visitor - Unpleasant Dreams 83
    May 14 2025
    This week we revisit "A Midnight Visitor" by John Kendrick Bangs . One night, a stressed and overworked man is overcome with fear after a ghostly encounter in his home. Bangs was an American author and the creator of the Bangsian fantasy genre, where the use of the afterlife is the main setting in which its characters, act and interact. The short story was published in 1894 as part of the anthology The Water Ghost and Others and is in the public domain. --Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
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