This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra reads the eerie ghost story “Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad” by M.R. James. First published in 1904 and now in the public domain, this chilling tale is part of James’ Ghost Stories of an Antiquary collection.
The story’s title is inspired by a 1793 poem of the same name by Robert Burns, which Cassandra als ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Room in the Tower - Unpleasant Dreams 84
After a brief hiatus, Unpleasant Dreams returns with a chilling classic from the early 20th century. This week, Cassandra Harold narrates E.F. Benson’s “The Room in the Tower,” a haunting tale first published in 1912 that explores the terrifying power of dreams—and what happens w ... Show More
35m 4s
Apr 2025
The Haunted Orchard - Unpleasant Dreams 82
This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is back narrating the eerie story, The Haunted Orchard . What better way to celebrate spring than a haunted orchard! Written by Richard Le Gallienne, the story touches on themes like memory, loss, and the invisible bond between the ... Show More
23m 26s
Dec 2022
A secret history of Jesse James with Daniel Duke
Guest; Daniel Duke is the great-great-grandchildren of Jesse James. He grew up surrounded by stories of lost outlaw treasures. For more than two decades he has been researching the mysteries involving his connection with family, Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, and the secrets o ... Show More
58m 3s