After Words Paranormal

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the possibilities of one of our most valuable appendages, the thumb. Where would we be without thumbs? We couldn’t hold our coffee mug, pinch someone, deal cards or hitchhike. In our story, “Carpenter’s Thumb,” by Christopher Hawkins a man’s thumb takes on a life of its own, and its intentions are no less than murderous. Thumbs are part of what makes us...

Send us Fan Mail This episode really sucks. Blood that is. In Donald R. Burleson’s “And to See Him Smile,” a man living in an apartment building learns why everyone else stays in their apartments at night.  This story creeped me out, fair warning. And to make things even ickier we'll look at some real vampires that inhabit our planet.  Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #129 we present a story of a jilted lover’s revenge from the grave. “Lily,” by Rick Powell is a modern spin on a very old legend, The Lady in Red.  A Lady in Red or Red Lady is a type of female ghost , similar to the White Lady , but according to legend is more specifically attributed to a jilted lover , killed in a fit of passion, or woman of vanity.  Join us for some...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for a double feature? Well, that’s what we’ve got on this episode. Two great stories by horror master Darcy Coates. “The Red Oak House,” and “The Mallory Haunting” are both set in haunted houses, but both are a little different than the usual haunted house tale. “The Red Oak House” offers up another well-known horror trope, teenagers in danger! We'll take a close  look...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we will be looking at Superheroes. Our story, “Origin Story,” by Christopher Hawkins relates the tale of the birth of a superhero, although a very different one that might be expected. We'll take a look at the history of superheroes in America, so have your shields and capes ready! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Pain That Never En...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have a little history, a lot of mystery and a very unusual vampire story. Our story is, “The Witness,” by Mike Ashley.  This story takes place on the fields of Somme, France. The fields of Somme have a very bloody, violent history. What waits in those fields now is still hungry for the blood of the fallen.  We'll take a look at the Somme and the battles fou...

Send us Fan Mail As you might have guessed, this episode is all about bones. In our story, “Bones,” by T. R. Hitchman, a couple finds some old and curious bones in their yard. It’s not the bones, but what they belonged to that the family needs to fear. Do dead men and women tell tales? Yes, and all you need to know the story is their skeleton. We'll look at how forensic anthologists "rea...

Send us Fan Mail I can’t think of any vacation more fun than one that includes a haunted hotel. I get excited thinking about all the people who have stayed there, especially the ones that DIDN’T check out. In our story, “The Inn,” by Rex Ernest, the main character stays in a disturbing Inn, but does not have a fun experience. We'll also look at EVEN MORE   haunted hotels around the good old U...

Send us Fan Mail 292 million tons of trash per year is produced by the USA alone. The impact on the planet is scary enough, and if you’re a dark thinker like me, something much scarier might just be lurking under all that garbage. It’s certainly true in our story, “The Dump,” by Joe R. Landsdale. In the story, it seems the dump caretaker has a very special pet…one that enjoys eating more that left...

Send us Fan Mail Did any of you have a paranormal experience as a child? Two-thirds of all Americans say that they did.  In our story, “The Bridge,” by Eleanor Sciolistein, three boys encounter something unseen and deadly. Are children more sensitive to the paranormal? I'll share  some stories that say, “Yes, they are.” Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Dark Winds"...

Send us Fan Mail Would you like to have a wallet that when opened, makes people give you whatever you want? The main character in our story thought so, until things began to go very wrong. The story is, “Soul Money,” by Aaron Warder.  Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Music" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert Breault Please join us! Like...

Send us Fan Mail During the atomic age, human beings had much to worry about. We were all uncertain in an age of growing nuclear power, space travel and new medical technologies. What did the future hold? Miracles or monsters? In our story, “The Fly,” by Arthur Porges, one man finds an answer to that question the hard way. We'll also take a look at the atomic age and the monsters that roamed...

Send us Fan Mail Can you make a phone call to a ghost? What happens if there is an answer? In our story, “Dread Summons,” by Paul Ernst, a greedy, vengeful man regrets ever dialing the phone. Our story takes place in that “Toddlin’ Town,” Chicago, so we'll be taking a ghostly tour around the windy city. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension," "Scene...

Send us Fan Mail Aliens and alien life. Has it crossed paths with our own? Are we alone in the universe? Have we been visited either intentionally or accidentally by beings from another planet. In our story, “The Tree,” by Gerald W. Page, the answer is definitely, “yes,” and the interaction is not going to be favorable for humanity. We'll also dive into some scientific files that prove (or di...

Send us Fan Mail Some people share their lives (either willingly or not) with very unusual house companions, ghosts. Do you share your house with a ghost? Many folks do. Some consider them a member of the family, others not so much. Let’s take a look at some very haunted locations, where the living and dead must co-exist, and what to do to help them co-exist in peace. In our story, “Family Man,” b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode #115!  On this episode I will read, “The Portrait,” by Hume Nesbit. The winter holidays are the time for gift-giving. A scarf, a pair of socks, and toys. A popular holiday gift is a framed picture. But, as our main character finds out one Christmas Eve, the framed portrait he picked up at a second-hand shop bears few glad tidings. We'll also look at differe...

Send us Fan Mail It's the season of the year for sharing scary stories! So, let’s tell a ghost story. In our story, “Live Evil,” by Emil Petaja, a ghost machine is utilized to repel evil spirits.  But we find that evil spirits are not just found in the afterlife. Ever need to catch a ghost? Well, we have two sure-fire methods for you to try. Join us! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Storie...

Send us Fan Mail Is anyone out there a thrift-store enthusiast like me? Other people’s stuff is addictively fascinating to me. Garage sales and thrift store are among my happy places. However, along with bringing home that great sweater, silver ring or antique lamp, what else might I have brought home?  Could there be a spirit attached to it? By buying “used” have I invited something unsavory to l...

Send us Fan Mail This week episode #112 is devoted to conversations. Conversations with the dead. In our story, “The Disc Recorder,” by August Derleth, the main character uses a disc recorder to assist him in his writing. What he captures is far more ghostly than literary.  We'll talk about Thomas Edison's "ghost phone," and there is a real EVP for you to listen to. Join us! Mu...

Send us Fan Mail Vampires and Werewolves...two iconic monsters.  How do they compare? We'll find out in this week's episode. In our story, "The Bogy Man Will Get You," by Robert Bloch, a young woman falls in love with a man who seems to be a...but that would be telling. Join us and find out more. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween W...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode promises to be spell binding. Our story, “Grandma Grunt,” by Donald Burleson, is about a witch, or someone who seems to be a witch. The main character doesn’t believe she is, which proves to be a big mistake. Did you know that there are different kinds of witches? I did not.  We'll look at the different types of witches, and learn which witch is which.  Mu...

Send us Fan Mail  If you could change into any animal, what would it be? A cat, an elephant, a bee, a fish? In our story, “The Wife of the Dragonfly,” by Paul Ernst, the main character can transform himself into a dragonfly. His motives are dark, and his foolishness leads to something much darker. We'll also look at some of the shape shifters from around the world. Join us! Music Fesliyan Stu...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we will visit one of the darkest chapters of American history: The Civil War.  Our story, "Ghost Patrol," by James A. BelFlower and Guy Fowler is the supposedly true story of the Atlanta Police Department's Cemetery Patrol and their strange and tragic experiences with some rebel soldiers who, though bured were not at rest. We'll explore some hau...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween!! The dead seek vengeance from beyond the grave in this week's episode. "At the Time Appointed" is our story by Loretta Burrough. We've got true ghost stories as told by people who are experts in "scary": employees of Spirit Halloween.  Grab your Trick or Treat bags and let's go! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"...

Send us Fan Mail Let's descend into the darkness of...a cave.  In our story, "Ossuary," by Timothy Wilke, there is something less than savory down there waiting for us.  We'll also look at a few of the real creatures who dwell in caves. Grab your headlamp and join us! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "It's Coming" Audio Jungle: "Halloween W...