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As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

Thirteen classic stories of horror and the supernatural by some of the greatest writers in the genre. This compilation includes a mix of well-known classics by authors such as Edith Nesbit, J. Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James, alongside several tales by less familiar names who were hugely popular and prolific in their day.

Charlotte Raven had never heard of Huntington's disease when, in her mid-30s, she discovered that her father was suffering from the illness. Life for her and her young family would never be the same again. Patient 1 is her brutally candid account of coming to terms with this inherited neurodegenerative disease, which can manifest at any time in life for people who carry the faulty gene.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

The Modern Age is one of information overload. Bombarded, surrounded, and battered by facts, figures, opinions and seemingly whatever else comes out of anyone’s head from all directions at all hours of the day and night. It’s exhausting. In the pens of such luminaries as Henry James, E M Delafield, C E Montague, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and many others we connect with old fashioned media from publishing and advertising to telegrams and radio and everything in between in ways that are surprising, enlightening but always entertaining.

Lauren was an attractive 24-year-old woman but like a lot of well-bred girls she looked a bit, well horsey! The small chin and slightly protruding teeth had given her self-image problems, causing her to dress in an ugly way. Billionaire Jeremy could see right through that. He liked submissive women as an accomplished master, and he loved horsey girls. he had a friend with a pony girl ranch and he really fancied the idea of having his own, fully-trained human pony.

The second in the Salesman Sex series sees ex-soldier Jeff still in his first month as a renewable energy salesman and having the time of his life. His sales were well over target and he was earning about three times his old military salary. But that wasn't even the best of it. He had a job which took him to see horny housewives and MILFs every day and there was something about being a salesman which seemed to make their panties fall off as soon as he got inside their homes.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

Married man Carl gets lucky with his 18-year-old babysitter, thanks to a very understanding wife and a horny teen. An erotic story. All characters are over 18.

Poetry is often cited as our greatest use of words. The English language has well over a million of them and poets down the ages seem, at times, to make use of every single one. But often they use them in simple ways to describe anything and everything from landscapes to all aspects of the human condition. Poems can evoke within us an individual response that takes us by surprise, that opens our ears and eyes to very personal feelings.

Repossessing the Mistressis a story about Emma, a married man's mistress who discovers her submissive side and thrives on it. In this tale, she had split up from her lover in order to a have a normal life and start a family, but has discovered she can't live without the special sort of sex she gets from her Master.

The entity had slept for some 90 years and recognized nothing of his old stamping ground in the London Docklands. He hungered for what he had sought all his life: female flesh. Inside a block of flats he found plenty to satisfy his need.

Steve hated this part of being a landlord - chasing tenants who refused to pay their rent. Collaring Eric wasn't too difficult; he was a creature of habit and not too bright. As they sat together in the lounge of the flat, Steve and Eric were interrupted by Eric's new girlfriend, a gorgeous blonde student called Lisa. Steve changed the plan and invited the couple around for dinner with him and his wife. Eric now had the means to pay his rent - Lisa!

Middle-aged couple Lesley and Dave had been watching their lovely 19-year-old neighbor, Millie, for some time. Having an open marriage, they often included other women in their sex games, and they were both salivating at the idea of playing with the delicious young woman. A lapse of judgment on Millie's part puts her hugely in the couple's debt, and all of a sudden they have their chance.

The Seed Project: I believe everyone plants a seed in each other, whether an idea, inspiration, or impact. Join me as we share stories that connect hearts, bring laughter, spark learning, and inspire positive change. Let's sow the seeds of compassion and growth, one story at a time. New episodes every Wednesday! Charlotte Edwards is a nurse, transformational coach, and speaker. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, son, and two dogs.https://charlotteedwardscoaching.com/