Spooky Christmas: 30+ Supernatural & Eerie Tales
A Chilling Christmas Collection of Supernatural StoriesBy Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Saki, Fergus Hume, William Douglas O'Connor, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, James Bowker, J. M. Barrie, E. F. Benson, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Frank R. Stockton, Louisa M. Alcott, Leonard Kip, Lucie E. Jackson, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis
Length43h 47m
About this audiobook
Dive into the chilling yet enchanting realm of 'Spooky Christmas: 30+ Supernatural & Eerie Tales,' an anthology that seamlessly weaves the festive charm of the Christmas season with the mysterious allure of supernatural storytelling. This compilation unites over thirty tales that vary in style from gothic narratives to eerie folklore, reflecting the diverse storytelling approaches of its illustrious contributors. Standout pieces depict uncanny encounters, spectral visits, and the dark magic interlaced with the holiday spirit, providing readers with a unique blend of fear and festivity that resonates with the edgier side of Victorian and Edwardian literature. This captivating collection draws together renowned authors like Charles Dickens, E. F. Benson, and M. R. James, whose contributions span a myriad of cultural and literary movements. These writers, hailing from different backgrounds yet sharing a common interest in the supernatural, have crafted stories that tap into the Victorian fascination with ghostly tales and the Edwardian penchant for macabre humor. Their diverse voices collaborate to deliver an anthology that not only entertains but also deepens one'Äôs understanding of the underlying fears and wonders expressed through tales of the uncanny. Embark on a literary adventure with 'Spooky Christmas: 30+ Supernatural & Eerie Tales,' a collection that offers a rare opportunity to explore the multifaceted nature of supernatural fiction. This volume is perfect for those eager to explore a multiplicity of voices and styles unified by themes of mystery and enchantment. Whether for scholarly study or leisurely reading, this anthology invites readers to partake in a festive dance of spectral stories that both entertain and provoke thoughtful dialogue.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length43 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
49Seventh Evening
2First Night
50Eighth Evening
3Second Night
51Appendix
4Third Night
52The Italian's Story
5Fourth Night
53The Dutch Officer's Story
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6Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
54The Old French Gentleman's Story
7The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
55The Swiss Lady's Story
8I
56The Sheep-Farmer's Story
9II
57My Friend's Story
10III
58The Ghost: A Christmas Story (William Douglas O’Connor)
11IV
59I
12Letter I
60II
13Letter II
61The Mystery of My Grandmother’s Hair Sofa (John Kendrick Bangs)
14Letter III
62Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
15Letter IV
63Chapter II. Byplay
16The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
64Chapter III. Who Was It?
17Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed
65Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
18Chapter II. The Gift Diffused
66Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
19Chapter III. The Gift Reversed
67Chapter VI. Miracles
20Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
68Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
21Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
69Chapter VIII. Jasper
22Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
70Old Applejoy's Ghost (Frank R. Stockton)
23Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
71I
24Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
72II
25Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
73III
26Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
74IV
27Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
75V
28Stave I. Marley's Ghost
76VI
29Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
77The Christmas-Eve Vigil (James Bowker)
30Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
78Introductory
31Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
79How the Stories came to be told
32Stave V. The End of It
80Teddy Biffles' Story
33The Ghost’s Touch (Fergus Hume)
81Interlude—The Doctor's Story
34Glámr (Sabine Baring-Gould)
82Interlude
35Chapter I
83A Personal Explanation
36Chapter II
84My Own Story
37Chapter III
85The Box with the Iron Clamps (Florence Marryat)
38Chapter IV
86Joseph: A Story (Katherine Rickford)
39Chapter V
87The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton (Charles Dickens)
40Chapter VI
88The Ghost of Christmas Eve (J. M. Barrie)
41A Terrible Christmas Eve (Lucie E. Jackson)
89The Dead Sexton (Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu)
42Preface
90Uncle Cornelius His Story (George MacDonald)
43First Evening
91The Grave by the Handpost (Thomas Hardy)
44Second Evening
92Number Ninety (Bithia Mary Croker)
45Third Evening
93At Chrighton Abbey (Mary Elizabeth Braddon)
46Fourth Evening
94The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step (Catherine L. Pirkis)
47Fifth Evening
95Between the Lights (E. F. Benson)
48Sixth Evening
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