
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. PirkisLength43h 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)
2First Night
3Second Night
4Third Night
5Fourth Night
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6Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
7The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
8I
9II
10III
11IV
12Letter I
13Letter II
14Letter III
15Letter IV
16The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
17Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed
18Chapter II. The Gift Diffused
19Chapter III. The Gift Reversed
20Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
21Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
22Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
23Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
24Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
25Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
26Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
27Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
28Stave I. Marley's Ghost
29Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
30Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
31Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
32Stave V. The End of It
33The Ghost’s Touch (Fergus Hume)
34Glámr (Sabine Baring-Gould)
35Chapter I
36Chapter II
37Chapter III
38Chapter IV
39Chapter V
40Chapter VI
41A Terrible Christmas Eve (Lucie E. Jackson)
42Preface
43First Evening
44Second Evening
45Third Evening
46Fourth Evening
47Fifth Evening
48Sixth Evening
49Seventh Evening
50Eighth Evening