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Oct 2023
23m 21s

SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EPISODE: The Tell-Tale...

JOANNE D'AMICO
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[CONTENT WARNING: The content in this story is NOT APPROPIATE for young listeners or anyone with a sensitive nature. The following story is a psychological mystery and may be disturbing to some listeners as it contains elements of violence, insanity, paranoia, and dismemberment of a human body.]

Welcome to tonight's Halloween Episode where I will read 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1863.  This short story is related by a narrator who tries to convince the listener that he is not insane while describing the details of a murder he committed.

I know this is not my typical storytelling choice but I wanted to challenge myself and try something new. I hope you enjoy it! After you listen...perhaps you can settle in for the night with a more relaxing tale to help you drift off! 

Happy Halloween my friend!
Joanne xo

Click on this link for anyone who prefers something a little less spooky and more appropriate for young listeners!

A Tale for Halloween by Loretta Ellen Brad (original release date Oct 25, 2022
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1651672/11205916-a-tale-for-halloween.mp3?download=true


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