For Halloween, I am reading The Monkey’s paw by, W. W. Jacobs. A classic chilling horror story of unintended consequences and the cautionary tale of being careful what you wish for.
Written in 1902 and featured in Harper’s Magazine, it is one of the classics of the genre, and even had the honour of being parodied in the Treehouse of Horror series on The ... Show More
Oct 2022
The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs - a Scary Sleep Story
<p>Drift off tonight to our first spooky tale for the Halloween season, The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs. Be warned that this story is scary so if that isn't your thing, try one of our other stories tonight. Not only has this story been adapted numerous times, elements of this stor ... Show More
28m 50s
Oct 2021
The Fall of the House of Usher
<p>Tonight, Elizabeth reads a special Halloween episode: a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839. This story may be spookier than our usual, but the narration is soothing as always 👻 💤 </p>
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1h 22m
Oct 2025
3 Haunted House Horror Stories
Behind every door, something waits — these haunted house stories will remind you why some homes should never be entered, and some sounds should never be followed. Fall is here, and so is our new Pumpkin Spice Coffee — a cozy medium roast with cinnamon and nutmeg that tastes like ... Show More
1h 10m