After Words Paranormal

Send us Fan Mail It's our 80th episode we'll celebrate by reading a story by Manly Wade Wellmen called, “The Kelpie.”  What lurks in deep bodies of water?  We'll "dive" into some mythology of water spirits, specifically the fatal-to-humans kind.  Join us! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous" Saint-Saens: "The Aquarium" Carnival...

Send us Fan Mail "I ain't got no...body..."  Join us for episode #79 as we explore the history and practices of autopsy.  Our story, "Soul Catcher," by Robert S. Carr offers an alternative procedure to the moment of death, and we'll meet The Resurrectionists. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something is Coming," "Short Tension,"...

Send us Fan Mail Let's take a trip to a museum! A museum that holds a very unusual object. We'll find it in "Bones," by Donald L. Wollheim. The museum tour doesn't stop there as a trip to some haunted museums is included with your ticket. Join us! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something is Coming" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"...

Send us Fan Mail Why do horror writers write...horror?  We'll take a look at the answer to that question and listen to three little spine-tingling bites from horror author, Darcy Coates. Let the good times roll!! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Jonas Bjerre: "Scandinavian; 'Funeral'" Narration: Robert Breault P...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we will explore "the creeps." What are they? When do they occur? Are "the creeps" good for us? Our story, "Stolen Kisses," by Michael Marshall Smith, is one of those stories that make you go, "BRRRRR" at the end. Join us, and let the creepy times roll! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Hal...

Send us Fan Mail Can we know our time of death?  Are there omens that tell us our time is near? The answer to that is, yes. Our story, "Portraits by Jacob Pitt," by Steven Lott is about a man with a very unusual life clock. We'll also look at beliefs about death omens and the Gods and Goddesses of old who literally held our lives in their hands. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost S...

Send us Fan Mail Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Annie Lennox: "Keep Young and Beautiful" Benny Goodman: "I Found a Million Dollar Baby" Ben Selvin: "Happy Days are Here Again" Narration: Robert Breault Please join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we will dabble in the answer to the question of what happens when we die. Our story, "The Night Wire," by A. F. Arnold, has an unusual answer. We'll also look into the "near-death experience" as explained by scientists and metaphysical researchers. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes&quot...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like you need a change in your life? How about at the DNA level? That's what happens to our main character in Ray Bradbury's, "Fever Dream."  Metamorphosis is a strange and wonderful thing, and we'll look at some real creatures that go through it in a big way.   Ready for that change? Join us for this episode. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost St...

Send us Fan Mail Gotta love a great story about witches in your basement! Henry Kuttner thinks so. His story, "The Salem Horror," is a journey into the bizarre and deadly. We'll take a look at haunted Salem, MA., as well. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something is Coming" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Tune Tank: "Song of the Siren&q...

Send us Fan Mail Mysterious guests at a hotel? What could be more intriguing? In "The Pale Man," by Julius Long, our narrator keeps his eye on a strange man that keeps moving from room to room...ever closer to his own. Join us for this great story and we'll also be checking in to some more haunted hotels. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Unfolding Revelation&...

Send us Fan Mail Unlucky at love? Perhaps you should try a love potion...or, perhaps not. In J. L. Miller's, "Love at First Sight," things do not go as planned for our main character. We'll look at witchcraft around the world, and a recipe for your own love potion. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Unfolding Revelation" Audio Jungle: "Halloween...

Send us Fan Mail Our story, "The Dark Brothers," by Harold Lawlor, is a tale of brotherly love. Unfortunately, this love means death for some.  There are also tales of ghostly siblings returning to protect their loved ones, and the answer to the question, "Can a ghost really kill someone?"   Apparently, yes... Join us! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Ju...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked down a well and wonder what, or who might live there? Our story, "Mop-Head," supplies one, very creepy answer.  Leah Bodine Drake is our featured author. We'll also "dive" into some actual haunted wells and the creatures that guard them. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Tom...

Send us Fan Mail  Ever been tempted to make a deal with the Devil? Well, we have two stories that prove that it's probably not a good idea. "Bayntor's Imp," by August Derleth and "I'll Be Glad When I'm Dead," by Donald King tell the tales of two sad men who though a sweet deal with evil would solve all their problems. Join us! Have we got a deal for you... M...

Send us Fan Mail Do you believe in fairies? Do you? Believe in them or not, episode #64 is devoted to the wee folk. Our story is, "The Talkie Dolls," by Donald F. Vieweg. You may think that fairies are as cute as Tinkerbell...but you'd be wrong...fatally wrong. Please join us for this episode! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes&q...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder if your business is haunted? On Episode #63 we will explore a few businesses with unfinished businesses, and read, "The Sub Basement," by Darcy Coates. You'll want to listen to this one, just not all alone at night in your office. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Darcy Coates website: h...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Holidays, and welcome to episode #62 of After Words Paranormal. On this episode we venture out onto the Fens, a boggy spot in England full of supernatural tales. In keeping with the Christmas "spirit," our story is, "The Crown Derby Plate," by Marjorie Bowen. So, grab your hot cocoa and a flashlight; it's time for a good old-fashioned ghost story. Mu...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for a road trip? We're taking a road trip around America, to find the most haunted roads. Our story is, "The Night Road," by August Derleth. So, buckle up; it's going to be a bumpy-in-the-night road. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Darkness Arrives," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" AC/DC: "Highway to Hell&quo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we revisit vampires with Jane Yolen's, "Mama Gone." It's a bittersweet story of a mother's love for her child. We'll find out how the vampire legend crossed the Balkans to the West, and a few interesting ways to ward off vampires. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension," Audio Jungle: "Hallowee...

Send us Fan Mail Something "bugging" you? No? Well, episode #59 is guaranteed to make you feel little creepy crawlies tickling up your spine. Our story is , "Beetles," by Robert Bloch. Just a little tale of an Egyptian curse, a stolen mummy and it's insect protectors. Lights on for this one!! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension," Aud...

Send us Fan Mail All aboard the ghost express! On this episode we'll explore ghosts who ride the rails. Our story is, "The Light was Green," by John R. Spear. We'll travel to haunted railroad stations include two of my favorites in Utah.  EVP's and  lots of ghostly goodies are included on your ticket, so climb aboard!! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," &qu...

Send us Fan Mail Mirror, mirror on the wall...who am I really looking at? On this episode we look into strange mirrors (pun intended) and haunted theaters. The Mirror, by Liam Kennedy is our story.  Join us for a unsettling trip through the looking glass. Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Anticipation" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Tune Tank: "Song of...

Send us Fan Mail Ahoy there! Time to catch the tide...the haunted tide. On this episode, I read Ghouls of the Sea, by J. B. S. Fullilove.  During a sea voyage, a crew discovers something lurking beneath the waves. Something insidious and hungry...    Do join us, but have your lifeboat ready! Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltz...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #55 we delve into duality...that is the supernatural duality of bilocation, doppelgangers and apparitional experiences.  Clark Ashton Smith is our author and the story is, "The Supernumery Corpse."  Please join us. You'll be hearing double... Music Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Dark Ambient Soundscape" Audio Jungle: "Hallowe...