
Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween
Horror Classics, Mysterious Cases, Gothic Novels, Monster Tales & Supernatural StoriesBy Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Brander Matthews, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Walter Hubbell, Leopold Kompert, Florence Marryat, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Shelley, Margaret Oliphant, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Leonard Kip, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Pedro De Alarçon, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey FernandoLength281h 16m
About this audiobook
Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a captivating anthology that traverses the chasms of fear, mystery, and the supernatural. This collection offers readers an unparalleled journey through the eerie landscapes crafted by some of the greatest literary minds. Within these pages, a range of styles—from Gothic horror to humorous ghost stories—showcases the versatility and timelessness of the Halloween spirit. Each tale contributes to a haunting tapestry that explores humanity's fascination with the unknown, highlighting narratives that might unsettle the heart or tickle the spine. The anthology features an impressive ensemble of authors whose backgrounds span the rich tapestry of 19th and early 20th-century literature. From gothic pioneers like Mary Shelley to the psychological probes of Edgar Allan Poe, and the social commentaries wrapped in ghostly narratives by Charles Dickens, these voices reflect a dynamic interaction of cultural and literary movements. Their collective contributions weave an intricate dialogue between burgeoning industrialism's fears and the mystical allure of the supernatural. Assembled by editors attuned to the variegated history of horror and speculative fiction, this anthology brings together voices from different worlds, enhancing our understanding of narrative fear. Pumpkins' Glow is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the spooky season's spirit through myriad lenses. Delve into its enthralling stories for a chance to appreciate the confluence of historical context and visionary storytelling. Whether you are fascinated by the origins of horror, intrigued by supernatural anthropology, or simply look to be entertained by a variety of eerie tales, this collection promises to provide ample material for reflection and enjoyment. Experience the dialogue between these authors' works and uncover the rich layers of gothic sentiment and candor that lie beneath Halloween's glow.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length281 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. The Strange Customer at Sweeney Todd's
2II. The Spectacle Maker's Daughter
3III. The Dog and the Heat
4IV. The Pie-Shop in Bell Yard
5V. The Meeting in the Temple
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6VI. The Conference, and the Fearful Narration in the Garden
7VII. The Barber and the Lapidiary
8VIII. The Thieves' Home
9IX. Johanna At Home, and the Resolution
10X. The Colonel and His Friend
11XI. The Stranger at Lovett's
12XII. The Resolution Come To By Johanna Oakley
13XIII. Johanna's Interview with Arabella Wilmot, and the Advice
14XIV. Tobias's Threat, and Its Consequences
15XV. The Second Interview Between Johanna and the Colonel in the Temple Gardens
16XVI. The Barber Makes Another Attempt To Sell the String of Pearls
17XVII. The Great Change in the Prospects for Sweeney Todd
18XVIII. Tobias's Adventures During the Absence of Sweeney Todd
19XIX. The Strange Odour in St. Dunstan's Church
20XX. Sweeney Todd's Proceedings Consequent Upon the Departure of Tobias
21XXI. The Misadventure of Tobias: The Madhouse on Peckham Rye
22XXII. The Madhouse Cell
23XXIII. The New Cook of Mrs. Lovett Gets Tired of His Situation
24XXIV. The Night at the Madhouse
25XXV. Mr. Fogg's Story at the Madhouse
26XXVI. Colonel Jeffrey Makes Another Effort to Come at Sweeney Todd's Secret
27XXVII. Tobias Makes an Attempt to Escape From the Madhouse
28XXVIII. The Madhouse Yard, and Tobias's New Friend
29XXIX. The Consultation of Colonel Jeffrey With the Magistrate
30XXX. Tobias's Escape From Mr. Fogg's Establishment
31XXXI. The Rapid Journey of Tobias to London
32XXXII. The Announcement in Sweeney Todd's Window, Johanna Oakley's Adventure
33XXXIII. Discoveries in the Vaults of St. Dunstan's
34XXXIV. Johanna Alone, the Secret, Mr. Todd's Suspicions, the Mysterious Letter
35XXXV. Sweeney Todd Commences Clearing the Road to Retirement
36XXXVI. The Last Batch of Delicious Pies
37XXXVII. The Prisoner's Plan of Escape From the Pies
38XXXVIII. Sweeney Todd Shaves a Good Customer. The Arrest.
39XXXIX. The Conclusion
40Edgar Allan Poe
41The Tell-Tale Heart
42The Fall of the House of Usher
43The Cask of Amontillado
44The Pit and the Pendulum
45The Masque of the Red Death
46The Black Cat
47The Murders in the Rue Morgue
48The Purloined Letter
49Berenice
50Preface