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Ghost Stories Episodes

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Nov. 17, 2024

TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS

A little girl sits in her father's lap one Christmas Eve to listen to his story about the ghosts of the turkeys the family has enjoyed during past holidays. The story is not scary and can be enjoyed by all ages, Check out all our podcasts now at ....

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Oct. 23, 2024

THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER by AMBROSE BIERCE

A scary tale about a disembodied spirit and two lawmen who are hunting him in the woods near a church graveyard.  Enjoy alkl our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com

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Oct. 20, 2024

A GHOST by GUY de MAUPASSANT

At a gathering of old friends, one man describes his encounter with a female ghost. Be sure to check out our 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft stories at your favorite podcast server. Enjoy all our stories at www.bestof1001stories.com

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April 28, 2024

THE LOST LEGION by RUDYARD KIPLING

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Rudyard Kipling

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Feb. 28, 2024

THE RETURN OF IMRAY by RUDYARD KIPLING

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Rudyard Kipling

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Oct. 25, 2023

THE LOST GHOST by MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Mary E, Wilkins Freeman

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June 11, 2023

PSYCHOLOGICAL SHIPWRECK and THREE AND ONE ARE ONE AMBROSE BIERCE

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Ambrose Bierce

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Jan. 25, 2023

NO PLACE FOR A WOMAN by HENRY LAWSON

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Henry Lawson

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Oct. 30, 2022

THE PHANTOM COACH by AMELIA EDWARDS

1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Stories by Amelia Edwards

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March 18, 2018

A FRUITLESS ASSIGNMENT by AMBROSE BIERCE

In this special two story episode, we give you two Ambrose Bierce ghost stories- the second one is called "Dead Duck" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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