 The Thing on the Doorstep is a horror short story by H. P. Lovecraft, first published in the January 1937 issue of Weird Tales. It is a key work in the Cthulhu Mythos universe, inspired by a 1928 dream Lovecraft recorded in his commonplace book.
Edward Derby, a reclusive poet with a fascination for the occult, marries Asenath Waite, who is sprung from a strange family living in Innsmouth. The story explores the fragility of identity, the dangers of forbidden knowledge, and the terror of losing bodily autonomy. Host - M.P. Pellicer www.MPPellicer.com SUPPORT VIA DONATION Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marlene11 LISTEN TO ALL MY PODCASTS AT www.EeriePodcast.com Narration by a human, never AI
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"Winged Death" is a 1934 horror short story by H.P. Lovecraft (he was a ghost writer for Hazel Heald, who received partial credit for this story), featuring a scientist's revenge plot using poisonous African flies, which ties into the Cthulhu Mythos through ancient ruins and malevolent entities, blending colonial-era horror with supernatural elements. The story begins with the discovery of a corpse in a South African hotel, with clues pointing to a journal detailing a doctor's plan to kill a rival using disease-carrying insects, leading to a supernatural climax where the doctor becomes a victim of his own creation.
Fishhead is a 1913 horror short story by American author Irvin S. Cobb, set in the bayous of Reelfoot Lake, about a monstrous, outcast man-fish hybrid and his violent conflict with two local men, noted for its gruesome atmosphere and influence on H.P. Lovecraft. It's considered a classic of weird fiction, praised by Lovecraft himself for its "banefully effective" portrayal of "unnatural affinities" between the creature and the lake's fish.
X Marks the Pedwalk" by Fritz Leiber is a futuristic science fiction story that explores the tensions and violent conflicts between two factions: pedestrians and motorists in a society where the two groups live in starkly divided urban environments. The narrative comically exposes the increasing absurdity in their society's norms and expectations. Host - M.P. Pellicer www.MPPellicer.com SUPPORT VIA DONATION Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marlene11 LISTEN TO ALL MY PODCASTS www.EeriePodcast.com 
Denkirch is the first published short story by David Drake, originally appearing in the 1967 horror anthology Travellers by Night edited by August Derleth. It is described as a Lovecraft pastiche and established Drake's early career in horror and weird fiction before he became famous for military science fiction.
Excerpt: "Now I sleep only by day or when the sky is cloudy, and when the stars gleam bright in the heavens I walk little back streets, avoiding other people, for I do not care to be reminded of my humanity and my inevitable fate. My acquaintances think me odd, but they would not understand if I told them that on dear nights the stars speak to me, and that if I did not walk I would go mad. So I walk the lonely streets, and the echoing cadence of my stride helps to muffle the rhythmic whispers, but still my mind is forced back to Denkirch, who proved Man’s unique place in the universe." 
The Illustrated Man is a titular short story written by Ray Bradbury which framed the narrative for the book of the same title with a collection of 18 science fiction stories. It appeared in Esquire magazine in 1950, introducing the concept of the magically tattooed man whose pictures come alive, and in some cases foretell the future.
Smokie Joe is a short horror story by David Drake. The story is known for its disturbing content and is not suitable for the squeamish. It centers on a character named Smokie Joe, who operates a drug ring and engages in a chilling conversation with a dying man, revealing the deadly nature of the drugs he sells.
Awakening is a short story by David Drake, which speculates on the limits of denial, and on the bad outcomes of wishing things were different then what they are. 
The Repairer of Reputations is the first story in Chambers' collection of The King in Yellow and which contains the motif of the Yellow Sign. It is about a man, Hildred, and takes place in New York City in the 1920's. He keeps company with a deformed man known as Mr. Wilde, which it's inferred is the author of King in Yellow, and is known as the Repairer of Reputations. This means that people tell him ways in which their reputations have been damaged, and he, for a price, repairs their standing. In this position he hires many people to help him. According to him, he is in communication with 10,000 men, and that he could overthrow the country within 48 hours, which he plans to do.
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"Lesandro's Familiar" is a dark fantasy story by American author August Derleth. It was first published in the Weird Tales magazine in May 1936. Set in Renaissance Italy, it centers on a tense duel between sorcerers. The plot follows the historical figure Cesare Borgia, who seeks to destroy a powerful black magician named Lesandro to avenge the murder of one of his men. "Cry Witch!" is a psychological horror short story by Fritz Leiber. The narrative explores themes of Jungian psychology and features an eponymous witch who acts as a dark, obsessive force. 
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 Supernatural tale by the author of Sherlock Holmes | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer | www.MPPellicer.com 
 A supernatural tale by the author of Sherlock Holmes. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer | www.MPPellicer.com
 Even pirates have their weaknesses.
A Vintage from Atlantis is a classic 1932 weird fiction short story by American author Clark Ashton Smith. It is a maritime tale blending fantasy and cosmic horror, famously featuring a magical, time-displaced wine that drives men to their doom. The story is narrated by Stephen Magbane, a Puritan who joins a crew of pirates on the ship Black Falcon. While exploring a mysterious, palm-crowned island in the tropics, the crew discovers a cache of ancient, enchanted wine. The vintage was supposedly mellowed in the youth of the world. They all make the mistake of drinking the pagan liquor. Second Night Out by Frank Belknap Long first appeared in Weird Tales (October 1933) under the title "The Black Dead Thing. While aboard a cruise ship to Havana, a passenger finally overcame his seasickness and visited the deck in the middle of the night. While sitting in a deck chair, he feels a malevolent darkness near him. He retreats inside and asks a shiphand about his strange experience. The story told is that on the "second night out," this being searches for someone to kill  A horror story of what happens in the most desolate places on earth. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer | www.MPPellicer.com
 You might not believe in superstition, but sometimes it believes in you. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer | www.MPPellicer.com
 A sinister reputation takes years to develop, especially for a house. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer | www.MPPellicer.com
The Feather Pillow is a short story by Uruguayan writer Horacio Quiroga, first published in 1907. The story follows Alicia, a young, blonde, and delicate bride, and her husband Jordáan, a man of few words and stern demeanor. Their marriage begins with joy, but Alicia soon becomes increasingly unwell, suffering from unexplained anemia, hallucinations, and night terrors. The couple lives in a vast, cold, and silent house with white walls, marble columns, and statues—its oppressive atmosphere mirroring the emotional distance between them. Despite Jordáan’s visible concern, he remains emotionally distant, unable to connect with Alicia’s suffering. The Figure In The Mirage by Robert Hichens is set against the backdrop of the Moroccan desert. The tale begins with a stranger recounting the journey of three Parisians—an adventurous couple and the younger sister, Valérie— as they become entranced by the allure of the desert and its exotic culture. As they travel deeper into the Sahara, Valérie becomes fixated on a mysterious horseman seen in a mirage. 
Vincent O'Sullivan (1868–1940) was an American-born writer known for his decadent and macabre fiction, a contemporary of Oscar Wilde and other fin-de-siècle figures. The Business of Madame Jahn is a ghost story from published in 1896. The story centers on a suicide, a murder, and a vengeful supernatural retribution.
Lucy H. Hooper was an American writer (1835-1893) who is best known for her 1889 short story Carnivorine, published in Peterson's Magazine. The story is a pioneering work of science fiction horror and a foundational piece in the botanical gothic genre. The narrative follows Ellis Graham, a middle-aged gentleman and dilettante, who travels to Rome to find his missing friend, Julius Lambert, a scientist. Graham discovers Lambert has created a monstrous, carnivorous plant he calls Carnivorine—a giant, octopus-like organism with numerous arms ending in human-like eyes, capable of locomotion and predation. The plant's creation stems from Lambert's obsession with reviving animal-like traits in plants, inspired by a pseudoscientific theory that mythical creatures like hydras and dragons evolved into plants. 
Beware of beautiful women who take you home.
Amina is a short story by Edward Lucas White, originally published in the June 1907 edition of The Bellman and later included in the 1927 compilation Lukundoo and Other Stories. Set in Persia, the story follows Waldo, a traveler from Rhode Island, who embarks on a trek guided by locals and the American consul. Despite their efforts to make his stay memorable, Waldo senses they are hiding something from him and is forbidden from venturing alone. The story is notable for its blend of the supernatural with adventure elements and its exploration of themes related to deception and survival in a hostile environment. Story #2: And There's Your Proof, first published in Truth, 21 November, 1934, by Douglas Newton  Two stories of dark hearts and dark deeds. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer
 A macabre, short story about paying what you owe. | Narrator and Producer MP Pellicer
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Cruelty wears many masks.
Not Far Away, Not Long Ago is a short story by British-American author John Collier. The story is characteristic of his work, often described as eerie, fantastic, and satirical, blending elements of horror and dark wit. Sardonicus by Ray Russell is narrated by the main character, Sir Robert Cargrave, a Harley Street physician who has made a name for himself by his research into treating muscular paralysis. He receives an unexpected letter from a young woman he idolized seven years ago, Maude Randall, who vanished from London society after her parents suddenly lost the family fortune and died in disgrace. It seems Maud has married a Central European nobleman named Sardonicus and is inviting Cargrave to come visit them in their castle in Bohemia. Ray Russell was working in the editorial offices of Playboy when he wrote this little gem. It appeared in the January 1961 issue, and William Castle produced and directed the film adaptation Mr. Sardonicus later that same year, with Russell himself doing the screenplay. 
How thin is the line between love and hate?
The Shout by Robert Graves was published in 1924. This is a story in which reality and unreality are closely interwoven. A young couple whose marriage is threatened by the intervention of a character with supernatural powers, including the ability to produce a shout that can kill all those around him. Tactical Exercise by Evelyn Waugh was published in 1947 and details the deterioration of a marriage, where, instead of the absence of love, there is a deep hatred and suspicion. 
Sometimes there's nothing deadlier than love.
The Sign of Scorpio is a short story by Charles Mergendahl that first appeared in Playboy Magazine. The easiest way to be released from a vow is to meet all its conditions. The Clay-Shuttered Doors by Helen R. Hull is a short story about the deadly demands of duty. Host - M.P. Pellicer www.MPPellicer.com SUPPORT VIA DONATION Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Marlene11 LISTEN TO ALL MY PODCASTS www.EeriePodcast.com |
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