In the oral tradition of storytelling, Echoes in the Dark, delivers classic works of gothic fiction weekly. Hosted and curated by Ms. Rae (an award-winning educator, actor, and literary analyst) the collection of stories spans popular works by authors like Edgar Allan Poe as well as lesser known works by authors such as Guy de Maupassant. Each story is followed by a literary analysis.
If you’re looking to enjoy more classic literature, struggle to find the time to read, hate reading, or just love listening to stories, then this podcast is for you.
A Note on Content: While these stories are generally appropriate for listeners aged 12 and up, classic Gothic literature frequently explores themes of murder, romantic affairs, and "tortured souls." Stories are performed exactly as written in their original historical context.
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"But who would shoulder the responsibility? Who would undertake the execution of this horrible semblance of a human being?"
Fitz-James O'Brien, an author who helped usher in speculative fiction, into American households in the mid 1800's, invites reads to question what would they do if saddled with the burden of judging the fate of a life. Rae Wilson shares her observations on O'Brien's thought provoking tale and and invites you question your own beliefs in what is right and what is wrong.
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13 Jun 2026
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe
Send a Question for the Book Club or a Story Request "As they opposed no objection, saying that the patient was already in the death agony, I proceeded without hesitation." Edgar Allan Poe, the scribe behind The Raven, is often considered the father of gothic literature. Quick to explore human nature rather than ghouls and vampires his short stories embrace the side of humanity that shocks the masses. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Poe's thought provoking tale and and invites you quest...
2 Jun 2026
The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce
Send a Question for the Book Club or a Story Request "Fear has no brains; it is an idiot." Ambrose Bierce, a rather prolific short story writer, is known for his whit, but scholars have often noted that The Moonlit Road is a piece that is not talked about enough. This traditional gothic tale, uses rather unconventional storytelling to deliver a piece that is not only gripping, but also deeply moving. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Bierce's tragic tale and and invites you question the b...
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