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Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is all about ghosties!! Our story, “The Black Tree Inn,” by Brianna Raine, a young man inherits a pub. Unfortunately, he also inherits a ghost. I love haunted hotels.  Especially if they are in my home town state, Utah. Let’s look at one of the ghostliest. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Atmosphere"  Audio Jungle: "Hallo...

Send us Fan Mail The story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity pt. 2,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of its own, and it isn’t terribly friendly. At all. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"  Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes&q...

Send us Fan Mail The story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity pt.1,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of its own, and it isn’t terribly friendly. We'll also look at simple cell life to see if a creature like this could exist. Part 2 will con...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have a tale of a young woman desperate for the return of her dead brother. “The Death Watch,” by Hugh B. Cave features a radio as the instrument of necromancy. This creepy story is an excellent example of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for, young lady."  Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Airlock" Audio Jungle: &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 2” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches several unfortunate events. This is the conclusion to the story in episode #176. Join us!! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Dar...

Send us Fan Mail  Our story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 1” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches several unfortunate events. The formula for turning common metal into gold has been sought by alchemists for centuries. We'll take a look at alch...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this episode is, “In My Day…,” by Wondra Vanian. When a problem occurs on a bus, one of the passengers manages to it in a most unconventional way—by using a spell. There are wonderful instructions out there in internet land for becoming a sorcerer or sorceress, so grab your broom and pointed hat as we learn a few. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"  A...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every wished for immortality? In this week's episode, we meet an elderly couple who have mastered the art of staying alive by stealing life from others. We'll also look at some sure-fire ways to become immortal, just in case you were interested... Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"  Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Frank Sinatra: &quot...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this episode is “The Police Station,” by Bruce Memblatt. A young man is being held at a police station being questioned for a crime he doesn’t remember. When he finally does his horrible penalty has already been carried out.  When things go wrong, the police can be the welcome voice of reason. They deal strictly with facts and solid evidence. No hearsay, maybes or gu...

Send us Fan Mail My mind loves to play, “ what if ?” It waits until I’m in a normal, everyday circumstance such as grocery shopping, getting a drink from a vending machine, or riding on Trax, Salt Lake City’s trolley service. The game sounds something like this: What if…as you take that box of Cheerios from the shelf, you unwittingly release a ghoul from its slumber, and it ravaged the entire groc...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s story is, “The Finishing Touches,” by Renier Wyers. It involves a manic artist bent on finishing what he thinks is a master painting. Unfortunately, the painting becomes a portal for evil. We’ve touched on haunted paintings and cursed art objects in previous episodes, and since our artist’s work shocks and disturbs those who see it, we'll look at actual paintings...

Send us Fan Mail We’re taking a little trip to Germany in this week’s episode, so pack up your lederhosen and dirndls and crosses to ward off evil. Yes, it’s that kind of story. “The Nightmare Road,” by Florence Crow features a young man on a road chock full of ghoulies and ghastly sights. I looked into German folklore and found several nasty creatures, including several who lure and drown people...

Send us Fan Mail The story for this episode is, “The Seeking Thing,” by Janet Hirsch. A man travels a lonely road at night and picks up an unknown hitchhiker. This hitchhiker is seeking more than just a lift. Although our story is technically not an urban legend, cars, roads and driving have generated several well-known urban legends. We'll look at a few. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost S...

Send us Fan Mail Regardless of which holiday you celebrate this time of year, it is no doubt ripe with traditions. One of those traditions is the telling of ghost stories.  So, to honor this on this episode we present, “The Judge’s House,” by Bram Stoker, the author of, “Dracula.” There’s nothing with fangs in this story, just the tale of a student who rents an abandoned house for some quiet study...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, it’s that wonderful time of the year full of holiday cheer. To celebrate, we offer two stories on this week’s episode. It’s because you’ve been so good (and ghoulish) all year. Both stories come from the shelf labeled, “Inanimate Things Come to Life.” First, we have, “Smoke Fantasy,” by Thomas R. Jordan, in which a writer’s-block-stricken author uses smoke to imagine a charac...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this episode is, “The Wages of Sin,” by Graeme Reynolds.  A talented metal worker has created mysterious pieces of a machine for a client. When they are put together, they create something terrifying. The client created the machine for health benefits. Through the centuries there have been some truly weird and even disturbing heath products and treatments. We'll...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the time of year when we humans must rely more on artificial light to make our way through the darkness. Whether in our homes or on the streets, we are helpless without it. In our story, “Street Lights,” by Barry Thisbone, a mother warns her children not to look behind them at night if a streetlight goes out. Unfortunately, her warning turns out to be more than just an urban...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we present the story, “Teaching You the Fear,” by Paul Lubaczewski. The story is about a man who is not insane himself but causes insanity wherever he goes. The history of treatment for mental illnesses in this country is like a horror story all its own. We'll also look at that history. Note: This episode contains images of mental illness and the abuse of ment...

Send us Fan Mail Ah, a wild tale of the stormy seas, fraught with mythical female creatures bent on destruction. “The Jonah,” by Emil Petaja, is our little tale for this episode. An unsuspecting mathematician boards a ship and is attacked by supernatural merciless, vengeful women. Merciless, vengeful spirits are the stuff of nightmares but have been part of human folklore for centuries. We"ll...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this episode is, “The Thing in the Upper Room, by Arthur Morrison, concerns a lonely room decorated with a strange dagger. When the “thing” is finally revealed, it’s too late to change the deadly events the dagger has caused. Swords and daggers have been a huge part of human legends and lore for millennia. We'll look at five of the most famous. Music Fesliyan St...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our third season of creepy, spooky stories! To celebrate and to extend the Halloween season, we have a great story about the fun and frolics of Halloween night…at least from the ghoulie’s point of view. “Always say, ‘Treat,’” by Christopher Nadeau reminds us that Halloween belongs to the night and the creatures that live in it.  They have their own traditions and the fo...

Send us Fan Mail Zombies, zombies, zombies. Yes! That is what this episode is all about. Our story, “The Dead Woman,” by David H. Keller is about a man who thinks his wife is one of the living dead, but he is the only one that does. Zombies are everywhere, in literature, on the big screen, in games and in our hearts. Why are we so obsessed with Zombies? Psychiatrists and bloggers alike have weighe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have a good ghostly tale for the haunting season. “In the Dark,” by Ronal Kayser is about a man, an unwanted mistress, and a vat of acid. The perfect combination for a vengeful ghost. We'll dive back into the realm of vengeful ghosts, including the country that corners the market on wrathful wraiths. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "...

Send us Fan Mail Our story for this week, “The Strange Woman in My Wedding Photos,” by Blair Daniels, takes us once again into the realm of paranormal photography. A young bride discovers an uninvited guest in her wedding photos, one no one remembers seeing. Capturing spirits on film is something every ghost hunter hopes for.  As cameras have become more technologically sophisticated, it’s easier...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” a story by Blair Daniels, highlights the consequences of taking something that does not belong to you. The consequences in this story, however, are far worse than any jail sentence.  Down through the centuries many people have been punished by an item they stole. Whether in the name or science or greed, their crime resulted in karmic conseq...