
Chills & Goosebumps for Holidays
By Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, O. Henry, Saki, William Douglas O'Connor, Catherine Crowe, Louisa M. Alcott, M.R. James, G.K. Chesterton, Leonard Kip, Emmuska OrczyLength40h 35m
About this audiobook
Chills & Goosebumps for Holidays is a captivating anthology that intertwines the spine-tingling thrills of gothic and mystery genres with the festive charm of holiday tales. This eclectic collection showcases a wide spectrum of literary forms—ranging from classic ghost stories to detective mysteries and tales of psychological suspense—pivoting around the theme of holidays. The anthology dives into the timeless allure of spectral and suspenseful fiction, offering readers a stirring mix of narratives that evoke both the warmth and the eerie atmospheres of holiday gatherings. Its remarkable variety ensures that each story, while uniquely unsettling, complements the next, delivering a vivid panorama of bygone literary brilliance. The contributing authors of Chills & Goosebumps for Holidays are towering figures of the 19th and early 20th-century literary landscape—visionaries whose works have been pivotal in shaping the gothic and mystery genres. The anthology unites these luminaries under the festive pretext, drawing from their distinct cultural and literary backgrounds, which serve to breathe life into the overarching themes of suspense and festivity. Through their diverse narrative voices, the anthology captures the zeitgeist of their respective eras, offering readers a multifaceted exploration of fear and delight intertwined with celebratory rituals. This anthology is an exceptional gateway for readers to embark on a journey through diverse narrative landscapes, granting them invaluable insights into the cultural and thematic nuances of noir fiction during the holidays. It is a treasure trove of literary gems that invites scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike to experience the confluence of fear and festivity through the eyes of literary masters. Chills & Goosebumps for Holidays is more than just a collection of stories—it is a dynamic dialogue between classic authors that transcends time, offering an enriching and thought-provoking reading experience.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, Mystery and Thriller
Length40 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
2What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy)
3First Night
4Second Night
5Third Night
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6Fourth Night
7The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
8Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
9A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
10The Flying Stars (G.K. Chesterton)
11The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James)
12Letter I
13Letter II
14Letter III
15Letter IV
16Preface
171. Round the Fire
18First Evening
19Second Evening
20Third Evening
21Fourth Evening
22Fifth Evening
23Sixth Evening
24Seventh Evening
25Eighth Evening
26Appendix
272. Legends of the Earthbound
28The Italian's Story
29The Dutch Officer's Story
30The Old French Gentleman's Story
31The Swiss Lady's Story
32The Sheep-Farmer's Story
33My Friend's Story
34The Ghost: A Christmas Story (William Douglas O’Connor)
35Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
36Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
37Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
38Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
39Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
40Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
41Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
42Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
43The Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)
44Stave I. Marley's Ghost
45Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
46Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
47Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
48Stave V. The End of It
49The Haunted Man (Charles Dickens)
50Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed