Nightshade Diary Podcast Series

Podcasts of classic stories of horror, mystery, science fiction and adventures, reminiscent of the pulp fiction magazine era which birthed the best writers in these genres
Narrated by M.P. Pellicer

Nightshade Diary Archives Narrated by M.P. Pellicer Can Be Found at Spreaker

The familiar and known can seem to be suffocating, but despite the enticement of the unknown and strange, it can harbor monsters in the shadows which are much more menacing than apathy. | Narrator - Marlene Pardo Pellicer

“There’s a Long, Long Trail A-Winding” is a short story by Russell Kirk, published in 1976. The narrative follows Frank Sarsfield, a wandering drifter who finds himself lost in a blizzard and seeks shelter in an abandoned town. As he explores the town, he encounters a haunted mansion where he experiences eerie and unsettling events. The story delves into Frank’s past, his religious beliefs, and his struggle with his own fate. The story won the World Fantasy Award in 1977, highlighting its significance in the horror genre.

William Sansom's short story is a romantic tale with a supernatural twist. The story follows a man visiting Rome for the first time who encounters a mysterious and beautiful woman. She claims to be lonely and seeks companionship, leading to a romantic evening that seems perfect. However, the man’s skepticism is piqued when he notices something unusual: the woman can extend her shadowy hand across the room to switch off a light, suggesting she may possess supernatural abilities.

The Parasite is an 1894 novelette by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story makes use of a form of mind control similar to the mesmerism of the Victorian era. The main character is a young man known as Austin Gilroy. He studies physiology and knows a professor who is studying the occult. The young man is introduced to a middle-aged woman known as Miss Penclosa, who has a crippled leg and psychic powers. Writer Patrick Roddy and director Andrew Froemke released a feature-film adaptation of The Parasite in 1997

What is worse than being scared by a ghost? Being swallowed by the dark pit of hell it exists in, just the last soul added to that number.| Narrated by Marlene Pardo Pellicer

Even inanimate objects have a purpose, and if its purpose is evil, it will, at all costs, stay close to those that will allow it to wilter the human spirit. | Narrated by Marlene Pardo Pellicer

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