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A new Latin master. A strange sentence. A figure at the window. When boys at a quiet English school begin seeing things that shouldn't be there—and writing things they don't understand—a mystery begins to unfold, darker than any textbook could explain. In A School Story, M. R. James blends scholarly detail with creeping dread to deliver a haunting tale of the past refusing to stay buried. Quiet horror with a bite.

The Treasure of Abbot Thomas draws its listener into a labyrinth of ancient secrets, cryptic clues, and a warning that should never have been ignored. In this masterwork of antiquarian dread, M. R. James summons a world where curiosity is a dangerous impulse, and knowledge—particularly the hidden kind—has its price. With echoes of stone chambers and whispered Latin, this is a tale not merely of treasure, but of the peril that guards it. Let your ears adjust to the dark—and beware what answers back.

An Episode of Cathedral History is one of M. R. James's most quietly chilling tales—a masterwork of subtle horror, antiquarian mystery, and creeping dread. Behind the stone walls of a venerable English cathedral, the past stirs with a presence that should have remained undisturbed. In this haunting narrative, the mundane slips imperceptibly into the macabre. A scholar's inquiry unlocks a forgotten secret; shadows lengthen; and something long sealed away begins to wake.

An Evening's Entertainment is a tale that lives up to its deceptively quaint title, offering not comfort, but a slow, tightening dread. In the hands of master ghost-storyteller M. R. James, a quiet rural setting becomes the stage for something far more sinister—where folklore whispers, tradition conceals, and the past refuses to stay buried. Dripping with unease and the chill of things half-seen, this is a story to be heard in silence, with the lights low and the wind outside. It is not simply entertainment—it is an invocation. Let the evening begin.

Delve into the darkness and discover the world of your nightmares. Eighteen terrifying tales of what lurks behind the veil. A make-belief monster becomes all too real, a mother's hate doesn't stop at death, a late-night work call becomes a fight between life and death, a urban legend becomes all too real. Filled with supernatural and paranormal thrills and chills. These are not your mother's bedtime stories. You have been warned.

Some histories refuse to stay buried. In A Neighbour's Landmark , M. R. James offers a haunting meditation on place, memory, and the quiet persistence of old wrongs. Through gentle suggestion and masterful restraint, James evokes a creeping dread rooted in the land itself—a whisper of something long forgotten, but never forgiven. This is not merely a ghost story, but a tale where the landscape remembers, and where every stone may carry a secret. Subtle, strange, and unsettling, this is classic James at his most disquieting.

In the heart of Paris, where music and art intertwine beneath the glow of the Eiffel Tower, Ava Sinclair walks into a jazz club for nothing more than a quiet drink—but fate has other plans. Across the room sits Damien Rousseau, a world-renowned pianist with a past as dark as the melodies he plays. His music is intoxicating. His gaze? Devastating. When Damien sends Ava a drink, it’s more than an invitation—it’s a challenge.

Beast Hunt invites you to step into the claws, wings, and scales of the creatures humanity has feared for centuries. From mighty dragons to forgotten forest spirits, from mechanical monstrosities to cursed beings of the deep—these are the stories of the unseen, the unheard, and the misunderstood.

Each episode blends sweet and spicy storytelling with dreamy soundscapes, guiding you through erotic reveries that stir the imagination while relaxing the body and mind. Let go of the day and drift into the night—where fantasy and rest collide. Got dirty dreams? Send them to @dirtydreamspodcast on Insta to have them interpreted here!

കണ്ടമ്പററി ന്യൂസ് എന്ന ഇംഗ്ലിഷ് പത്രത്തിലെ എന്റര്‍ടെയ്ന്‍മെന്റ് ഡസ്‌കില്‍ സാഹിത്യവിഭാഗം എഡിറ്റോറിയല്‍ ഹെഡ് ആയ സിദ്ധാര്‍ത്ഥന്‍ യാദൃച്ഛികമായി എക്‌സ് എന്നൊരാള്‍ നടത്തുന്ന എക്‌സ്‌കവേഷന്‍സ് എന്നൊരു ബ്ലോഗ് കാണാനിടയാകുന്നു. അതില്‍ എക്‌സിന് തെരുവില്‍നിന്നു ലഭിച്ച ഡിടിപി ചെയ്ത ചിലനോവല്‍ഭാഗങ്ങള്‍ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു.ആ ഡിടിപി കോപ്പിയില്‍ ചോരപ്പാടുകളുണ്ടായിരുന്നത്രേ. അത് ഗബ്രിയേല്‍ ജോസഫ് കട്ടക്കാരന്‍ എന്ന ആംഗ്ലോഇന്ത്യന്‍ എഴുത്തുകാരന്റെ ദേശത്തെപ്പറ്റി പറഞ്ഞ ആയിരം നുണകള്‍ എന്ന ഇംഗ്ലിഷ് നോവലിന്റെ മലയാളവിവര്‍ത്തനഭാഗങ്ങളാണെന്ന് സിദ്ധാര്‍ത്ഥന്‍ കണ്ടെത്തുന്നു.

Each episode blends sweet and spicy storytelling with dreamy soundscapes, guiding you through erotic reveries that stir the imagination while relaxing the body and mind. Let go of the day and drift into the night—where fantasy and rest collide. Got dirty dreams? Send them to @dirtydreamspodcast on Insta to have them interpreted here!

Set in Oregon’s gold rush days, Twice Bought tells the story of Tom Brixton, a man of chance and missteps, seeking redemption through faith, friendship, and love. A stirring Christian adventure full of peril, transformation, and hope.

Ralph Rover’s journey continues with gorillas, rhinos, and tribal encounters. A wild African expedition filled with perils, creatures, and heart-pounding moments. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

After a shipwreck leaves Jarwin and his loyal dog Cuffy stranded on a raft with limited supplies, their fight for survival at sea becomes a tale of endurance, devotion, and hope against the odds.

In this short but eventful tale, a group on a fishing trip in the Norwegian Fells learns about nature, character, and camaraderie. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

A wild mix of humor and heart, this story follows a street urchin and a runaway carriage as they collide with a wealthy little girl—highlighting the struggles and redemptive power in urban life. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

They say he’s a myth...And Hades prefers it that way. He may do all the work, and Zeus may get all the credit, but at least it allows Hades to preserve the one thing he truly cares to have: his solitude. The mere mention of the Wraith of Khaos Falls is enough to keep order, and he is rarely forced to leave the shadows of Casino Asphodel.

A mournful cry, a well that echoes the past, and an invitation to remember the forgotten. In Wailing Well , M. R. James crafts a haunting tale of mystery and spectral terror, where the quiet of a rural landscape is disturbed by a cry from the past—an eerie wail that resonates through time. As James unearths the secrets buried in the forgotten well, he masterfully builds a sense of creeping dread and inevitable doom, reminding us that some things—once heard—can never be forgotten.

A child's toy, a cursed relic, a mystery that refuses to stay hidden. In The Haunted Dolls' House , M. R. James weaves a tale of exquisite unease, where the innocent facade of a dollhouse reveals a terrifying world of spirits long forgotten. Here, the past and present collide, and the boundaries between the living and the dead blur in unsettling silence. With his signature restraint and an eye for the uncanny, James transports the listener to a place where even the most innocent of objects can conceal a dark history—and a terrible secret that demands to be uncovered.

There are rooms best left unopened. In Rats, M. R. James guides us into one such space—silent, neglected, and waiting. Known for his restrained, academic horrors, James delivers here a tale that creeps up slowly and lingers uncomfortably. With a master's touch, he suggests far more than he shows, letting unease breed in the shadows and silence. This story is a quiet descent into something primal and cold, where the mundane turns menacing, and a moment's curiosity opens a door to ancient fear. Listen carefully—some noises can't be explained.