https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bram-stoker-library--6879670enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8bfcbe1022ea6f32a0eb1e2e12ba275b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bram-stoker-library--6879670Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:45:14 +0000Bram StokerJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comEnter, dear listener, and wander the shadowed halls of The Bram Stoker Library - a place where candlelight flickers upon forgotten pages and every whisper carries the echo of the uncanny. Here, the great tales of terror, mystery, and dark romance are...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-1-a-summons-in-the-night--70061644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061644Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:11:27 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator is roused from slumber by an urgent summons from Margaret Trelawny, who implores his assistance amidst a grave and mysterious affliction upon her father. Upon arrival at the grand Trelawny residence, the narrator observes the...1668false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-2-strange-instructions--70061643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061643Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a discerning sergeant arrives to lead the investigation into a grievous and peculiar malady afflicting a learned gentleman surrounded by enigmatic Egyptian relics, with the household striving to piece together the perplexing circumstances. A...1528false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-3-the-watchers--70061645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061645Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator becomes intimately acquainted with the contrasting yet compelling presences of Miss Trelawny and Nurse Kennedy as they tend to a grievously ill man surrounded by enigmatic Egyptian relics and a suspiciously agitated cat. As...1840false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-4-the-second-attempt--70061646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061646Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a grim scene of injury and unconsciousness is revealed in a dimly lit room, where the precarious state of Mr. Trelawny and Nurse Kennedy demands urgent care and cautious watchfulness amid an atmosphere thick with mystery and dread. The...1855false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-5-more-strange-instructions--70061642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061642Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the sombre vigils over the ailing Mr. Trelawny deepen, as a strange nocturnal incident shocks those watching and prompts the calling of eminent medical counsel, while Miss Trelawny grapples with the rigid, mysterious instructions left by her...2064false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-6-suspicions--70061651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061651Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the domestic disturbances and mysterious assaults within the household draw the attention of a determined detective and provoke uneasy suspicion around those closest to the ailing master, while the devoted daughter’s fortitude and exhaustion...2070false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-7-the-traveller-s-loss--70061647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061647Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the household maintains a sleepless vigil over the mysteriously comatose Mr. Trelawny while a determined and secretive visitor, Mr. Corbeck, arrives bearing urgent news of a lost treasure linked to the ailing man’s enigmatic affairs. As...1881false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-8-the-finding-of-the-lamps--70061641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061641Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a discreet detective applies sagacity and arcane knowledge to a perplexing theft amid an Egyptian collector’s trove, while the keen-minded Miss Trelawny reveals a growing fascination with the ancient artefacts around her. The discovery of the...1657false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-9-the-need-of-knowledge--70061649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061649Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Bram StokerIn which the mysterious recovery of stolen Egyptian lamps leads to suspicion and guarded confidences among the house’s occupants, as learned men debate their significance and the strange circumstances surrounding their return. The narrative unfolds...1918false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-10-the-valley-of-the-sorcerer--70061650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061650Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, amidst the sombre atmosphere of a sick-room, diligently studies a curious seventeenth-century Dutch manuscript that recounts the perilous discovery of an enigmatic tomb with a mysteriously preserved mummified hand and a wondrous...2216false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-11-a-queen-s-tomb--70061653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061653Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator and Mr. Trelawny embark on a perilous expedition into the desert to uncover the tomb of Queen Tera, unveiling intricate hieroglyphs and stunning artefacts that tell of a queen with uncommon power and ambition. Their discoveries,...1851false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-12-the-magic-coffer--70061652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061652Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Bram StokerIn which an old acquaintance recounts the somber and intricate tale of the retrieval and care of the ancient mummy of Queen Tera, weaving in the profound grief and complexities surrounding the late Mr. Trelawny and his mystical artefacts. The...1738false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-13-awaking-from-the-trance--70061648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061648Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a long vigil by the bedside of a stricken gentleman is broken by his sudden, clear awakening, leading to a candid and heartfelt conversation between friend and father that reveals long-hidden affections and intentions. The scene closes with a...2068false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-14-the-birth-mark--70061657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061657Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mr. Trelawny reveals to those close to him the profound mysteries surrounding the ancient Egyptian Queen Tera, her magical artefacts, and the remarkable preparations she made for a resurrection that defies the ordinary bounds of...2087false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-15-the-purpose-of-queen-tera--70061654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061654Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mr. Trelawny reveals the nature and profound significance of the ancient Jewel of Seven Stars, explicating its mystic inscriptions and the powerful beliefs surrounding the astral body and resurrection held by the Egyptians. As the discourse...1881false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-16-the-cavern--70061655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061655Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mr. Trelawny orchestrates a secretive and meticulous removal of rare Egyptian antiquities to his isolated Cornish estate, preparing for a significant and mysterious undertaking known only as the Great Experiment. Amidst the solemn dedication...2099false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-17-doubts-and-fears--70061658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061658Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator’s reflections steep in both hope and foreboding as he grapples with the unsettling changes he observes in Margaret, whose very identity seems to shift beneath the shadow of an ancient mystery. He confronts the weighty...2110false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-18-the-lesson-of-the-ka--70061656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061656Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a day of solemn preparations unfurls beneath a bright and deceptive sun as the assembled company methodically reviews ancient hieroglyphics and curious symbols, pondering the cryptic intentions left by a long-dead Queen whose tomb they are...1761false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jewel-of-seven-stars-chapter-19-the-great-experiment--70061659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061659Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the solemn company, moved by a blend of fear and reverence, undertake the careful unwrapping and examination of the ancient Queen’s mummy and her feline familiar, revealing wondrous and haunting treasures that stir deep reflections on death...3008false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-1-second-sight--70364269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364269Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator arrives at the hauntingly rugged Cruden Bay, where an enigmatic old woman’s uncanny insight foreshadows a tragic event, setting a mood both eerie and contemplative. The scene is vividly painted with geological and coastal detail,...697false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-2-gormala--70364314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364314Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator encounters an enigmatic and imperious old woman named Gormala who speaks with the assured mysticism of one acquainted with the ancient art of Second Sight, revealing insights into forebodings of death known as the Doom. Their...824false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-3-an-ancient-rune--70364280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364280Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a voyage to the windswept pier of Peterhead presents an encounter with a stately fisherman and the enigmatic Gormala, whose intense gaze and cryptic words weave a mysterious prophecy by the sea. Amidst the changing light and the stillness of...796false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-4-lammas-floods--70364272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364272Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator wrestles with the mysterious influence of Gormala MacNiel, a seer-woman whose cryptic prophecies entwine with the approaching Lammas-tide and its foretold floods, casting a strange spell over his understanding of fate and nature....1156false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-5-the-mystery-of-the-sea--70364299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364299Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator encounters the mystic Gormala upon a moonlit cliff, witnessing the tragic drowning of a man cast against the perilous Cruden Skares and becoming entwined with a spectral procession of drowned souls that traverse the land in...1516false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-6-the-ministers-of-the-doom--70364279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364279Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, after a mysterious and taxing nocturnal encounter with the intense and inscrutable Gormala, wrestles with the weighty knowledge of spirits, fate, and the inevitability of Doom. The interaction between them, charged with...784false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-7-from-other-ages-and-the-ends-of-the-earth--70364297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364297Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator returns to Cruden and amidst the bustling market and lingering memories, acquires a curious old chest containing letters that stir a sense of otherworldly foreboding; soon after, he encounters a perilous situation at sea where he...1302false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-8-a-run-on-the-beach--70364294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364294Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a chance encounter amid tempestuous seas leads to a delicate exchange of gratitude and burgeoning acquaintance between the narrator and two ladies, their perilous situation drawing them into a tentative companionship. As the storm howls...1504false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-9-confidences-and-secret-writing--70364291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364291Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a stormy evening at Cruden Bay sets the scene for a sharing of confidences and the unfolding of enigmatic past encounters, leading to a delicate bond between the narrator and Miss Anita as they contemplate the mysterious influences of...1453false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-10-a-clear-horizon--70364270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364270Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator finds solace and distraction in the absorbing task of deciphering a mysterious cipher, even as he accompanies Miss Anita and Mrs. Jack on a picturesque yet perilous boating excursion among the glittering sea rocks of Cruden Bay....1035false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-11-in-the-twilight--70364298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364298Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the twilight hours at Whinnyfold bring a gentle communion between hearts, as the silent beauty of the shore deepens the bond of companionship amid whispered hopes and tender confessions. Yet, beneath the calm surface, the delicate balance of...971false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-12-the-cipher--70364275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364275Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator applies himself with ardent and patient devotion to unraveling a complex biliteral cipher, discovering in its depths a hidden narrative of a sacred trust bestowed by Pope Sixtus V and guarded by a lineage bound to secrecy and...969false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-13-a-ride-through-the-mountains--70364288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364288Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, having mastered a cryptic narrative and a secret cipher, contemplates the profound implications of a long-hidden treasure and makes discreet preparations to explore what may lie beneath his own dwelling. He then joins Marjory...912false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-14-a-secret-shared--70364304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364304Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a secret narrative is unveiled and shared with eager curiosity, entwining two kindred spirits in a delicate dance of trust and concealed meanings. Together they decode a cipher of intricate design, forging a subtle bond through whispered...970false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-15-a-peculiar-dinner-party--70364309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364309Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator and Marjory share a reflective and tender journey down the valley of the Dee, during which she reveals the bittersweet nature of independence tempered by the longing for familial closeness. Following their arrival in Aberdeen, a...843false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-16-revelations--70364296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364296Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator reunites with old acquaintances and becomes the recipient of a quietly profound revelation concerning the true identity and remarkable deeds of a young lady known to him only by a lesser name. Amidst the courteous confidences and...803false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-17-sam-adam-s-task--70364302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364302Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a trusted friend, burdened with a delicate governmental mission, reveals a plot against Miss Drake and seeks the narrator’s discreet assistance to ensure her safety without alarming her. The narrator, bound by his own secret commitments and...929false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-18-fireworks-and-joan-of-arc--70364295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364295Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator wrestles with the increasing gravity of a lurking Spanish intrigue and the peril it poses to Marjory, all the while navigating the delicate secrecy and alliances formed in their quest for her safety. At last reunited in a...756false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-19-on-changing-one-s-name--70364319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364319Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the gentle confidences of Marjory reveal the burdens of her unwanted notoriety and the sanctuary she has sought away from public gaze, inspiring a tender interchange of truths and affections between herself and Archie. Together, amidst the...1053false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-20-comradeship--70364301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364301Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a delicate discourse unfolds between two companions, revealing the intertwined forces of trust, political suspicion, and ancestral legacy, as one beseeches the other to safeguard her amidst hidden perils. Their dialogue, gentle yet earnest,...777false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-21-the-old-far-west-and-the-new--70364300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364300Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the meeting of two contrasting spirits, one steeped in ancient prophecy and the other brimming with youthful candour, brings to light the tension between old-world mysticism and new-world scepticism. Amidst sharp questioning and solemn...866false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-22-crom-castle--70364320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364320Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator and Marjory journey through the wild, rolling landscapes of Aberdeen to the secluded and formidable Crom Castle, a place of sombre history and guarded secrets that seems made for concealment. Upon returning to Aberdeen, the...670false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-23-secret-service--70364292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364292Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator delivers a revolver to Marjory and dwells on the ominous threats that hover about her safety, while a visitor from the secret service imparts troubling intelligence regarding a complex conspiracy. Together, they traverse the...729false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-24-a-subtle-plan--70364312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364312Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator confides in Marjory about the perilous threat surrounding her, and together they contemplate a strategy to face the adversaries with mutual resolve and secret communication. Amid the growing dangers and watchful eyes, a hopeful...769false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-25-inductive-ratiocination--70364310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364310Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a tender confidence is exchanged between the narrator and Marjory, leading to the thoughtful proposal of a hasty marriage designed to shield them from prying eyes and unkind tongues amidst their precarious circumstances. Together they devise...892false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-26-a-whole-wedding-day--70364307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364307Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the solemn joining of two souls unfolds quietly away from prying eyes, amid careful ruses and whispered promises, the tender new bond shaded by the weight of grave concerns and secret duties. Meanwhile, a clandestine endeavour begins in...839false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-27-entrance-to-the-cavern--70364306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364306Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which our observant narrator uncovers the precarious entrance to a sea cave and, with the aid of his devoted companion Marjory, embarks upon a careful and cautious exploration of the cavern’s dark and winding passages. Together they navigate...857false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-28-voices-in-the-dark--70364290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364290Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator explores a cavernous network with cautious hope, only to retreat with his wife Marjory for safety and a more considered approach, their journey marked by the tender assurance of conjugal love. Together, they overhear mysterious...912false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-29-the-monument--70364316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364316Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, seized by a sombre curiosity, explores the hill near the old chapel and discovers a weathered monument beside a hidden reservoir, pondering secret passages and the possibility of clandestine communication. He and Marjory devise...883false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-30-the-secret-passage--70364315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364315Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the careful laying of delicate threads reveals signs of clandestine movement near the monument, prompting a cautious investigation that uncovers the possibility of a hidden, movable stone concealing a secret passage. Equipped with resolve and...821false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-31-marjory-s-adventure--70364303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364303Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator daringly explores a deep and narrow cavern passage beneath a hill, discovering a secret way to an ancient chapel and cleverly devising a system to monitor the movements of mysterious kidnappers. A tense but joyous reunion with...1040false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-32-the-lost-script--70364311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364311Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the discovery of a long-lost manuscript and the unexpected arrival of a gentleman claiming noble heritage bring a renewed air of mystery and tension to the venerable castle. The delicate interplay of suspicion and nobility unfolds in measured...1075false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-33-don-bernardino--70364313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364313Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a proud and dignified Spaniard named Don Bernardino confronts the resolute American lady Marjory, their national and personal animosities entwined with an undercurrent of mutual respect and unspoken motives. Meanwhile, plans are set in motion...937false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-34-the-accolade--70364321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364321Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a husband and wife embark on a careful and intimate exploration of a secret cave, navigating its mysterious passages with a shared spirit of adventure and cautious preparation. Their journey culminates in a tender and symbolic ceremony within...883false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-35-the-pope-s-treasure--70364318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364318Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the intrepid searchers, guided by careful observation and geological insight, explore the intricate caverns beneath Whinnyfold, uncovering a concealed passage between black and red rocks that leads them at last to a treasure-laden chamber...896false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-36-the-rising-tide--70364305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364305Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a rising tide traps the narrator and Marjory within a cave's narrow confines, compelling them to ingeniously build a precarious refuge upon heaps of treasure while enduring encroaching cold and stifling air. Their steadfast courage, mingled...1038false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-37-round-the-clock--70364317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364317Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which two weary souls endure a long night trapped by the rising tide within the darkness of a cave, braving the chill and uncertainty while clinging to hope and each other’s warmth. At last freed by the retreating waters, they emerge into daylight...870false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-38-the-duty-of-a-wife--70364308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364308Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator and Marjory engage in a quiet nocturnal vigil that leads to reflections on loyalty, love, and the watchful presence of an old woman named Gormala. Through the tender counsel of Mrs. Jack, Marjory confronts the solemn...769false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-39-an-unexpected-visitor--70364273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364273Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator shares a tender and heartfelt exchange with Marjory, revealing the depths of their affection and the weight of duty that tempers their love, whilst preparing for a parting filled with unspoken anxieties. An unexpected and solemn...1070false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-40-the-redemption-of-a-trust--70364271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364271Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a secretive and honour-bound Spaniard confronts the narrator in a tense but candid exchange regarding a hidden trust connected to a long-lost papal treasure, revealing the depth of his family’s burden and the lengths to which he will go to...1170false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-41-treasure-trove--70364277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364277Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a grave discussion unfolds between two gentlemen over an ancient treasure, its rightful claim entangled in the complex interplay of law, honour, and national allegiance. The weighty matters of legacy and duty are pondered with sober...1273false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-42-a-struggle--70364274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364274Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Bram StokerIn which a tense confrontation unfolds between two men over a mysterious treasure, their discourse charged with honour, duty, and the fragile politics of nations, culminating in a wary truce as night approaches. The uneasy calm is shattered by a...998false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-43-the-honour-of-a-spaniard--70364284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364284Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the sudden and troubling absence of a lady of the house sparks a swift and anxious search, leading to urgent appeals for aid and the uncovering of a clandestine passage known only to a noble Spaniard. Together with keen-eyed detectives and a...985false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-44-the-voice-in-the-dust--70364283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364283Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a secret message ingeniously left by Marjory amidst the dust and shadows of a narrow passage guides the determined searchers through dark corridors and tangled clues. As new allies arrive and plans are laid with cautious urgency, the pursuit...890false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-45-danger--70364278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364278Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which our narrator endures a long, anxious vigil, unraveling new clues and conferring with detectives amid the tense hope of rescuing his beloved Marjory from the hands of a dangerous band. There is a sombre reflection on honour and peril as plans...962false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-46-ardiffery-manse--70364282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364282Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator encounters the calm pragmatism of a detective chief amidst the frustrations of a fruitless search, and returns to find Don Bernardino cruelly left captive in his own house after a brazen robbery. Guiding their weary investigation...1378false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-47-the-dumb-can-speak--70364287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364287Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which a resolute message hidden in disarrayed books reveals a perilous plan involving the treacherous practice of “shanghaiing,” and a band of determined men organise a discreet and vigilant pursuit along the Scottish coast. The tension mounts as...969false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-48-dunbuy-haven--70364289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364289Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the pursuit of elusive vessels draws the company to the rugged coast near Gardentown, where a careful watch is set to intercept a cunning band of criminals intent on retrieval by sea. Amidst gathering mists and treacherous cliffs, the...1132false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-49-gormala-s-last-help--70364276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364276Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator occupies a lonely vigil by the rocky coast, engaging with the enigmatic Gormala whose shifting moods reveal a deep well of past grievances and present resolve, as together they confront the shadowy presence of enemies and the...1184false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-50-the-eyes-of-the-dead--70364286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364286Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, struck by a ghostly vision granted through the eyes of the dead, beholds the intricate scenes aboard a whaler, perceiving hidden movements and menacing figures shrouded in fog and shadow. With a heart burdened by dread yet...1132false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-51-in-the-sea-fog--70364281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364281Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the protagonist engages in a desperate and strenuous swim through treacherous sea currents and fog, ultimately boarding a foreboding ship to rescue Marjory while contending with fierce adversaries. Amidst gathering dangers and the urgent need...1075false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-52-the-skares--70364293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364293Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a desperate skirmish unfolds aboard a vessel shrouded by fog, as narrow escapes and tense encounters with foes and naval ships mark a night fraught with peril. The scene closes on a harrowing struggle for survival amid treacherous rocks and...856false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-sea-chapter-53-from-the-deep--70364285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364285Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the weary survivors of a tempestuous and violent sea ordeal find sanctuary near home, nursing wounds both of body and spirit, whilst the relentless ocean reveals its grim secrets and the fate of many remains shrouded in mystery. And in a...539false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-1-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364463Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Jonathan Harker journeys eastward through the shadowed lands of Transylvania, encountering quaint customs, wary villagers, and an eerie wilderness enshrouded in superstition. His passage through the Carpathian mountains culminates in a solemn...2021false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-2-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364465Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Jonathan Harker arrives at the ancient and imposing castle of Count Dracula in the Carpathians, where he is received with a courteous yet unsettling hospitality that both intrigues and disquiets him. As Jonathan explores the vast, shadowy...1866false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-3-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364470Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, imprisoned within the eerie castle, endeavours to observe the enigmatic Count and his peculiar habits while carefully guarding his own thoughts and correspondence. Amid unsettling nocturnal visions of ethereal women and a...2093false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-4-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364460Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which our narrator finds himself a prisoner within the sombre and eerie castle, endeavouring to discern truth from nightmare as he endures the Count’s subtle machinations and grisly companions. Amidst his desperate watch for escape, he uncovers...2039false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-5-letters-lucy-and-mina--70364458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364458Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Miss Mina Murray and Miss Lucy Westenra exchange letters revealing their affections and secret hopes, while Lucy finds herself beset by three ardent suitors, each professing a different kind of passion. Meanwhile, Dr. Seward grapples with the...1209false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-6-mina-murray-s-journal--70364459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364459Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the serene and picturesque town of Whitby is vividly described through the eyes of a concerned observer, who finds solace and companionship in the local characters and their rugged, sceptical wisdom amidst the looming presence of ancient...1999false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-7-cutting-from-the-dailygraph-8-august--70364461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364461Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a violent and sudden storm batters the Yorkshire coast, revealing a mysterious derelict schooner steered by a corpse, sparking bewilderment and dread among the townsfolk of Whitby. Meanwhile, Mina Murray records the unsettling effects of...2161false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-8-mina-murray-s-journal--70364476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364476Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the gentle happenings by the sea and the quiet joys of companionship are shadowed by mysterious nocturnal wanderings and ethereal sights under the moonlight, revealing a delicate frailty in dear Lucy’s health. Meanwhile, distant news...2216false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-9-mina-murray-s-journal--70364474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364474Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mina Harker tends to her beloved Jonathan as he recovers from a grave illness and they solemnly pledge their union amidst quiet confidences; meanwhile, Lucy Westenra’s health declines mysteriously, prompting the involvement of learned...2148false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-10-letter-dr-seward-to-hon-arthur-holmwood--70364484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364484Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the devoted Dr. Seward chronicles the grave decline of dear Lucy Westenra and the urgent ministrations of the learned Van Helsing, whose mysterious interventions and grave counsel hint at struggles not easily understood. Amidst the tender...2221false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-11-lucy-westenra-s-diary--70364464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364464Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Lucy Westenra’s fragile health brings together the devoted attentions of Dr. Van Helsing and Dr. Seward amid mysterious and troubling signs, while a wolf’s eerie escape and return provokes a curious tale from the zoological gardens. The...1816false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-12-dr-seward-s-diary--70364471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364471Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Dr. Seward and Professor Van Helsing urgently attend to the ailing Lucy Westenra, battling against time and shadowy afflictions to preserve her life through blood transfusions and careful tending, while the ominous atmosphere of death and...2619false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-13-dr-seward-s-diary--70364477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364477Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the melancholy rite of Lucy’s interment brings solemn reflections and a strange theft unsettles those who watch over her resting place; amidst sorrow and puzzlement, loyal friends bind themselves in trust to face impending trials with...2343false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-14-mina-harker-s-journal--70364478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364478Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mrs. Harker describes Dr. Van Helsing’s visit and their conversation, revealing his earnest concern over recent mysterious events and a shared resolve to understand the strange afflictions affecting those dear to them. The doctor’s thoughtful...2246false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-15-dr-seward-s-diary--70364475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364475Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the somber investigation into young Lucy’s mysterious condition deepens, leading to a grave vigil in the churchyard where unsettling truths begin to emerge beneath the shroud of night. Compelled by duty and driven by a profound mixture of...2154false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-16-dr-seward-s-diary--70364468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364468Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a somber company, guided by the learned Van Helsing, confronts the eerie presence in a tomb on a dark, windy night, revealing a ghastly transformation that tests their courage and friendship. Thereafter, with heavy hearts and solemn resolve,...1759false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-17-dr-seward-s-diary--70364467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364467Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the diligent gathering of diaries and letters brings Mina Harker to London, where she and Dr. Seward embark on assembling a chronological record of dreadful events, drawing the sympathies and assistance of friends mourning a tragic loss....2047false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-18-dr-seward-s-diary--70364466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364466Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a small and determined company gathers to confront a dark and incomprehensible menace, consulting learned lore and solemn resolve as they prepare to wrestle with forces beyond mortal ken. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Mr. Renfield displays moments...2501false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-19-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364469Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a courageous band of friends armed with prayers, crucifixes, and garlic braves a dread and loathsome house in their solemn search for missing earth chests, facing rats and oppressive vapours that cling like a foul curse. Meanwhile, tender...1999false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-20-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364482Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a determined search reveals sinister boxes scattered across London, leading to a dusty, long-empty Piccadilly house with mysterious ownership and guarded secrets, while the party contemplates the daunting challenge of breaching its defences....2082false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-21-dr-seward-s-diary--70364479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364479Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the grievous injury of a disturbed patient leads Dr. Van Helsing to perform urgent surgery, uncovering dark disturbances tied to sinister forces. Amidst a fearful night, the household confronts a dreadful presence invading the sanctity of...2142false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-22-jonathan-harker-s-journal--70364462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364462Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the loyal companions resolve to confront the horrors that beset them by uniting their strength and faith, carefully planning a bold search to uncover the sinister secrets hidden within a central London house. As they prepare to face the dread...1889false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-23-dr-seward-s-diary--70364472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364472Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the devoted seekers of a dark and dreadful foe steel themselves for a final confrontation, their spirits weighed down by the shadow of relentless peril and the heavy burden of love and hope intertwined. In the quiet agony of vigil and...2032false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-24-dr-seward-s-phonograph-diary-spoken-by-van-helsing--70364480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364480Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the weary band of friends, united in purpose and steely resolve, learn that their dark adversary has fled London by ship, setting their sights upon a distant harbour to intercept him, while grappling with the subtle but grave changes...2238false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-25-dr-seward-s-diary--70364483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364483Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mrs. Harker, in a moment of soul’s freedom, exacts a solemn promise from her friends to grant her release should a terrible transformation overtake her, and the company girds themselves for the pursuit of their dark quarry across distant...2344false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-26-dr-seward-s-diary--70364481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364481Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the devoted band of friends, with tender solicitude and unwavering resolve, pursue the mysterious and subtle trail of their elusive adversary along winding rivers and shadowed pathways, guided by hypnotic insights and the keen powers of...2568false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-chapter-27-mina-harker-s-journal--70364473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70364473Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a determined party journeys swiftly through the wintry Carpathians, accompanied by weary horses and the steadfast Professor Van Helsing, as they brave the shadow of a great and sinister castle perched high upon a precipice. Their resolve...2797false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chain-of-destiny-chapter-i-a-warning--72084106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084106Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a lonely young guest comes by twilight to the ancient house of Scarp, finding there warmth, beauty, and the almost parental kindness of Mrs. Trevor, who half-playfully foretells that he shall presently meet the lady destined to master his heart.1292false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chain-of-destiny-chapter-ii-more-links--72084108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084108Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which morning light and household talk strive to banish the terrors of the night, until old servants’ rumours, a portrait’s likeness, and a forgotten book of family history draw the broken links together again. There, beneath the pleasant surface...1234false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chain-of-destiny-chapter-iii-the-third-to-morrow--72084107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084107Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the third to-morrow brings Diana Fothering to Scarp, bright, fearless, and unbelieving, while Frank, already half-captive to her charm and wholly captive to dread, tells her of the vision and gives her a blessed token against the coming night.1818false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chain-of-destiny-chapter-iv-afterwards--72084109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084109Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Frank wakes slowly from the darkness of his sacrifice into the tender care of Mrs. Trevor, finding in her at last the mother his lonely heart had long desired, and learning that Diana, though sorely shaken, has been saved.1467false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-1-dracula-s-guest--72084338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084338Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a traveller ventures forth on Walpurgis Night into a desolate and forbidding landscape, heedless of warnings and haunted by eerie signs of ancient and spectral unrest. Amidst a furious storm and uncanny occurrences, he encounters mysterious...1790false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-2-the-judge-s-house--72084336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084336Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Bram StokerIn which a young scholar seeking solitude for his arduous studies takes up residence in a venerable and deserted Jacobean house known locally as the Judge’s House, where he encounters a most persistent and uncanny occupant whose presence is entwined...2410false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-3-the-squaw--72084335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084335Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a honeymooning couple, accompanied by a jocular American stranger, explore the venerable and austere city of Nurnberg, where the tranquility of their outing is shattered by a tragic mishap involving a feline and its kitten beneath the shadow...1502false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-4-the-secret-of-the-growing-gold--72084339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084339Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the intertwined fates of two families, marked by pride, passion, and bitter enmity, unfold amid the sombre halls of Brent’s Rock, revealing the haunting weight of past scandals and restless spirits. A tragic secret, veiled in mystery and...1636false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-5-gipsy-prophecy--72084337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084337Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which a husband and his friend visit a gipsy encampment where a fortune-teller offers a dark and foreboding prophecy that unsettles their tranquil domestic life. Mary, the wife, braves the camp alone and later suffers a fearful injury that, while...1248false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-6-the-coming-of-abel-behenna--72084340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084340Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which two steadfast comrades of contrasting heritage vie for the affection of a charming Cornish maiden under the watchful eyes of their small port community, culminating in a wager that intertwines their fortunes and fate. The tempestuous sea and...2622false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-7-the-burial-of-the-rats-part-1--72084344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084344Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a restless soul, bound by a vow of distant love, ventures into the grim and squalid outskirts of Paris to explore the shadowy world of rag-pickers, uncovering the desolate dwellings and grim realities of their existence. There, amidst the...1637false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-7-the-burial-of-the-rats-part-2--72084342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084342Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator recounts a desperate and harrowing flight through a desolate, night-shrouded landscape, pursued relentlessly by grim adversaries whose silent resolve commands both dread and a strange respect. Amidst haunting scenes of decay and...1631false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-8-a-dream-of-red-hands--72084343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084343Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator becomes acquainted with Jacob Settle, a solitary and weary man haunted by a terrible dream linked to a grievous act in his past, and resolves to comfort him through the long, shadowed night. Amidst the moor’s silent expanse, the...1648false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dracula-s-guest-and-other-weird-tales-story-9-crooken-sands--72084341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084341Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which a London merchant, newly arrived at a picturesque Scottish seaside estate, adopts the Highland dress with a resolute spirit despite the teasing of both family and locals, only to confront ominous warnings from a taciturn fisherman and a...2624false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-preface--72084636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084636Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the curious and enduring art of imposture is presented through a series of real and remarkable cases, ranging from royal pretenders to bold swindlers, revealing the complex interplay between deception, belief, and society's credulity. The...470false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-pretenders-perkin-warbeck-the-hidden-king--72084638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084638Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the tumultuous aftermath of the Wars of the Roses sets the stage for bold pretenders like Perkin Warbeck, whose youth was shaped by commerce and intrigue before he claimed royal identity with uncanny resemblance and well-coached confidence....2541false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-pretenders-stephan-mali-the-false-dauphins--72084637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084637Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a cunning pretender named Stefan Mali assumes the identity of the supposedly deceased Czar Peter III and rules Montenegro with notable firmness and reform despite the turbulent times and sceptical foreign powers. Following this, the turbulent...1650false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-pretenders-princess-olive--72084649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084649Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the curious tale of Mrs. Olive Serres unfolds, a woman of considerable artistic and literary talent who, driven by vanity and ambition, weaves a complex web of forged documents and fabricated lineage to claim royal descent. Her intricate...1816false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-practitioners-of-magic--72084644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084644Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the curious lives of Paracelsus, Cagliostro, and Mesmer unfold, revealing the intricate interplay of science, mysticism, and deceit that coloured their reputations in ages less tolerant of innovation and sincerity. Through tales of bold...3106false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-the-wandering-jew--72084640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084640Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the curious and enduring legend of the Wandering Jew is explored through its earliest recorded accounts, revealing how a possibly fanciful tale spun by a minor servant blossomed into a widely believed myth entwined with Christian lore and...1482false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-john-law--72084635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084635Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the life and turbulent career of John Law unfold, revealing a man whose restless talents and audacious financial schemes captivated France and stirred its economy, only to culminate in a ruinous crash that deeply scarred the national...2263false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-witchcraft-and-clairvoyance-witches-doctor-dee-la-voisin--72084642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084642Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the fearful and fantastic belief in witchcraft is traced through its legislative and social manifestations in England and France, revealing a world where superstition mingled with law, commerce, and tragedy. The lives of notable figures such...2608false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-witchcraft-and-clairvoyance-sir-edward-kelley-mother-damnable-matthew-hopkins--72084639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084639Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the dark intrigue surrounding Sir Edward Kelley unfolds through his duplicitous partnership with the earnest Dr. Dee, revealing a life steeped in fraud and occult charades that led them through royal courts and perilous exile. Following this,...2164false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-arthur-orton-tichborne-claimant--72084643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084643Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the extraordinary saga of Arthur Orton unfolds, a man whose brazen imposture cast a long shadow upon the venerable Tichborne family and stirred the credulous public into factions of belief and disbelief. The tale traces the intricate history,...2789false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-women-as-men--72084645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084645Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the patient reader is introduced to the curious and oft perilous instances of women who donned man’s attire to brave the rigours and adventures of military and naval life, motivated by necessity, love, or fortune, and exemplified in the lives...1881false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-hoaxes-etc--72084647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084647Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the reader is regaled with charming tales of cunning deception, from crafty burglars outwitted by a weighty lump of lead to the amusing episode of ostensibly savoury Cambridge sausages that prove to be mere dry husks, and a grandiose Moon...1630false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-chevalier-d-eon--72084646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084646Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the singular and misunderstood life of the Chevalier d’Eon is unfolded with a gentle insistence on truth, revealing a figure of rare intellect, courage, and loyalty who navigated the perilous courts of France, Russia, and England with both...1184false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-the-bisley-boy-part-1--72084641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084641Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which we are gently led through the intricate historical backdrop of Queen Elizabeth’s lineage and the guarded secrets of her early life, set against the tranquil yet timeless village of Bisley in Gloucestershire. Herein unfolds a sombre tale of...1843false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-the-bisley-boy-part-2--72084650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084650Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrative delicately unveils the early years and education of Princess Elizabeth, emphasizing the complex political and religious milieu surrounding her youth under the watchful eye of her father, Henry VIII. The account also contemplates...2446false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-impostors-the-bisley-boy-part-3--72084648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084648Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the tangled history of Princess Elizabeth’s early life is explored with a delicate blend of historical record and intriguing suggestion, focusing on the enigmatic figure of the Duke of Richmond, Henry VIII’s acknowledged but illegitimate son,...1872false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-1-adam-salton-arrives--72566728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566728Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton receives a heartfelt letter from his venerable grand-uncle inviting him to England and eagerly accepts the prospect of meeting his long-lost family and settling at Lesser Hill. Their first meeting at Southampton is marked by...532false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-2-the-caswalls-of-castra-regis--72566729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566729Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a young scholar returns to his ancestral land, journeying through the heart of old Mercia under the guidance of his venerable grand-uncle, whose knowledge and local connections portend a significant event soon to unfold. Arriving at their...886false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-3-diana-s-grove--72566738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566738Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton is led by Sir Nathaniel on an early morning walk to survey the commanding landscape around the Castle, gaining an appreciation of the ancient kingdom’s geography and its layered history etched in stone and soil. There, amid hills...526false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-4-the-lady-arabella-march--72566745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566745Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Bram StokerIn which our travellers embark on a journey through the understated Vale of Cheshire, encountering the striking and enigmatic Lady Arabella March whose presence alights curiosity and caution alike, as well as intriguing relics of Mercian history and...1024false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-5-the-white-worm--72566731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566731Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Bram StokerIn which the social interplay of eligible young men and women around the rural estate reveals subtle tensions and unspoken rivalries, while the elders muse with learned interest over ancient local legends tied to a mysterious and formidable creature...819false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-6-hawk-and-pigeon--72566730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566730Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Bram StokerIn which a morning gathering reveals the youth Adam recounting his encounter with the Watford sisters and the unsettling attention of a visitor, Mr. Caswall, whose gaze harbours a peculiar menace unlike mere affection. Amid quiet resolve and the...670false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-7-oolanga--72566736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566736Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the troubled fascination surrounding Mr. Caswall and his sinister servant Oolanga deepens, drawing Sir Nathaniel and Adam into grave private concerns and whispered inquiries into the dark customs and malevolence that cling about them. A...655false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-8-survivals--72566740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566740Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which two cautious gentlemen engage in a grave discourse on the uncanny behaviour of a mongoose and its peculiar animosity towards a certain lady, leading them to muse on the ancient and possibly malevolent influences lingering in these old lands....931false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-9-smelling-death--72566732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566732Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton, ever methodical and determined, seeks to unravel the strange connection between Lady Arabella and the mongoose by employing the uncanny talents of a West African voodoo-man, whose peculiar faculty of “smelling death” leads them...643false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-10-the-kite--72566749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566749Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a grim contest of wills unfolds within a drawing-room, revealing unseen forces and afflicting the nerves of gentle Lilla, while the countryside suffers under an unnatural invasion of birds whose silence spreads a profound melancholy. A...937false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-11-mesmer-s-chest--72566737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566737Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Edgar Caswall becomes increasingly enthralled and obsessed with a large kite, imbuing it with a peculiar consciousness while also immersing himself in the study of a grim collection of exotic and deadly artefacts. His curiosity leads him to...643false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-12-the-chest-opened--72566734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566734Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Edgar Caswall becomes engrossed in the perplexing mystery of a locked steel-hooped chest, experiencing strange nocturnal compulsions and a curious intertwining of wakefulness and slumber as he attempts to unravel its secrets. Amidst his...616false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-13-oolanga-s-hallucinations--72566750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566750Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Lady Arabella, restless and determined to secure her future through advantageous means, boldly ventures into the castle to confront Edgar Caswall, while the cunning servant Oolanga watches with secret designs of his own. In a moment of...662false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-14-battle-renewed--72566753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566753Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the clash of wills intensifies amid the mysterious surroundings of Diana’s Grove, as Lady Arabella plots to enlist Edgar Caswall’s aid while tensions grow between those bound by unseen forces. Meanwhile, Caswall’s obsession with his strange...1073false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-15-on-the-track--72566744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566744Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which the sombre air of investigation thickens as various parties, each harbouring secrets and suspicions, shadow one another across the estate with careful steps and watchful eyes. Amidst grief and intrigue, a complicated dance of motives unfolds...364false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-16-a-visit-of-sympathy--72566743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566743Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Lady Arabella ventures a peculiar visit to Mr. Caswall, broaching delicate subjects with a blend of social grace and underlying motive, while he responds with unexpected cordiality and frank counsel. Meanwhile, Adam Salton and Sir Nathaniel...573false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-17-the-mystery-of-the-grove--72566747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566747Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton’s curiosity leads him to a secretive encounter between Lady Arabella and the mysterious Oolanga, set against the shadowed and whispering backdrop of Diana’s Grove. Through veiled words and furtive glances, a strange and uneasy...460false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-18-exit-oolanga--72566746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566746Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which an ominous distrust deepens around a mysterious man bearing a stolen box, and Lady Arabella leads Adam Salton into a dimly lit chamber of mournful secrets beneath the earth. There, a desperate confrontation unfolds with venomous creatures and...557false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-19-an-enemy-in-the-dark--72566751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566751Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton returns to Lesser Hill with a troubled mind and receives a heartfelt letter from Lady Arabella, prompting a serious and confidential discussion with Sir Nathaniel about the strange and dreadful events they have witnessed. Their...732false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-20-metabolism--72566748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566748Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Bram StokerIn which two gentlemen, drawn into a mysterious and grim affair, deliberate with grave seriousness upon conflicting testimonies and the dreadful possibility of a primeval and malevolent creature’s presence. They contemplate the nature of ancient...820false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-21-green-light--72566735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566735Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Bram StokerIn which Adam Salton and Sir Nathaniel devise a discreet and solemn plan to protect Mimi Watford from a sinister threat, culminating in a secret marriage intended as a safeguard against impending peril. Their cautious return to Doom Tower is shadowed...788false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-22-at-close-quarters--72566754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566754Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which two courageous gentlemen set out under cover of darkness to observe the terrible White Worm in her true and dreadful form, taking great care to avoid detection whilst grappling with the peril and loathing the enterprise stirs within their...358false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-23-in-the-enemy-s-house--72566741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566741Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Sir Nathaniel receives a provocative invitation from the White Worm, prompting a cautious yet resolute acceptance of her challenge to tea at Diana’s Grove, where shadowy menace soon unfurls amid polite hospitality. The ordeal that follows...858false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-24-a-startling-proposition--72566733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566733Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mimi and Adam grapple with the perplexing reality of recent events, whilst Lady Arabella contemplates selling her cherished estate, Diana’s Grove, prompting Adam to consider purchasing it to aid his solemn vow. With sage counsel from Sir...810false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-25-the-last-battle--72566752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566752Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which preparations for a decisive undertaking quietly proceed at Diana’s Grove, as various uneasy undercurrents stir amidst the lives of those entwined in its sombre sphere. Meanwhile, at Mercy Farm, a fraught meeting of wills unfolds over tea,...867false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-26-face-to-face--72566742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566742Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which Mimi, stricken by the tragic and sudden loss of her beloved cousin Lilla, summons her courage to confront Edgar Caswall with a heart both heavy and resolute, determined to seek justice amid the gathering storm. Amidst shadows and whispered...746false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-27-on-the-turret-roof--72566739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566739Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a gathering storm both in nature and in the troubled hearts of men sets the stage for a tense encounter upon the turret roof, where Edgar Caswall’s restless and near-mad spirit drives him to a wild show of electrical marvels, while Mimi...888false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-chapter-28-the-breaking-of-the-storm--72566755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566755Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a tempestuous night reveals the perilous consequences of daring actions upon a storm-laden tower, culminating in a cataclysmic eruption that unearths unspeakable horrors beneath the earth. The morning light brings a solemn reckoning amidst...1493false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-1--72566908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566908Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which a spectral figure clothed in a shroud is mysteriously observed drifting near the coast of the Blue Mountains, setting an eerie tone for the narrative to follow. The story then turns to the intricate affairs of the Melton family, detailing...2971false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-2--72566899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566899Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which a solemn reading of a will discloses a vast and secretive inheritance laden with conditions and trusts, sparking keen legal scrutiny and cautious family intrigues. The narrative unfolds through letters and memoranda revealing a shrouded...3164false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-3--72566901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566901Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Rupert Sent Leger takes possession of the ancient and formidable Castle of Vissarion and sends a series of detailed letters to his aunt Janet, describing its extraordinary architecture, extensive gardens, and the rugged, proud mountaineers...2215false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-4--72566897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566897Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which Rupert recounts a mysterious nocturnal encounter with a pale, shrouded woman whose eerie presence entwines itself with his thoughts and the occult lore studied by Aunt Janet, stirring within him both fascination and bewilderment. Meanwhile,...3076false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-5--72566902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566902Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator, caught between awe and affection, hosts the mysterious Lady of the Shroud during a stormy night, pondering her enigmatic presence while exploring the solemn antiquity of a nearby ancient church and its crypt. Meanwhile, he...3007false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-6--72566900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566900Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator discovers a secret and secluded natural refuge, enhancing his sense of security amidst a landscape shadowed by suspicion and silent allegiances. Under moonlit skies, he experiences tender and mysterious encounters with a lady...1959false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-shroud-part-7--72566898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566898Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Bram StokerIn which the narrator and his Lady of the Shroud share solemn vows of love and trust amidst mysterious circumstances, leading to a secret and sacred union enveloped in ancient ritual. Amidst preparations for conflict and shadowed by doubt and...3945false87full