The Well Told Tale

We continue the story of Black Colossus.  Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela; who has enlisted Conan to lead her army against Natohk. But who is Natohk and how will Conan beat him in the battle to come?...

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The Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780575077669
Red Nails - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781606645475
The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857989960
The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: Hour of the Dragon - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857987478

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

We return to the tales of Conan:  Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard.  This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becoming a King...

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The Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780575077669
Red Nails - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781606645475
The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857989960
The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: Hour of the Dragon - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857987478

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

We return to early cold war United States for the conclusion of Sentiment Inc.  Our hero Colin Fraiser is suspicious of Kennedy and his psychological clincal trials after his girlfriend left him for another man after attending one of Kennedy's trials.  Fraiser has discovered he is not the only one that this has happened too. Is it all connected?...

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Other books by Poul Anderson:
Complete Psychotechnic League: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781481482844
Brain Wave: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781504054553
Sentiment Inc : https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781515405047

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

This week we begin a novellette by science fiction writer Poul Anderson.  Sentiment Inc.  First published in 1953 we are transported to post war/newly cold war United States...

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Complete Psychotechnic League: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781481482844
Brain Wave: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781504054553
Sentiment Inc : https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781515405047

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

This week's tale is the fairy tale Rapunzel.  Over time there have been several variations of this tale and it continues to be told with modern day twists.  Enjoy this version from the Brothers Grimm translated by Edgar Taylor & Marian Edwardes...

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Grimm’s Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780785839859

The Complete Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780099511441

Usborne Illustrated Grimm's Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780746098547

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In our final episode, Mina Harker's condition deteriorates but her connection to Dracula grows stonger.   With little time left can our heroes intercept Dracula before he reaches his castle?...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

It's our penultimate episode of Dracula.  All but one of the Count's boxes of soil have been destroyed.  With Mina's life still in danger our hereos must face the Count but first they need to find him...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

Time is running out for our heros.  Mina has been bound to Dracula, they must find the remaining crates of soil before it's too late...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

We pick up our tale with Dr Seaward who has been urgently called to Renfield whose behaviour continues to cause alarm.  Back at our heros base Mina's symptoms are sounding very familiar...

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. 

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

After a disturbing encounter with Renfield our heroes begin their for hunt Dracula...

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Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho Jinn

Our heroes are now all together and their stories shared.  What is next?  And how does Renfield fit into everything that has happened?...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho Jinn

Lucy Westenra is now at rest.  The focus now turns to Count Dracula and how to stop him...
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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho Jinn

At the end of the last episode Van Helsing had managed to convince his friends to inspect Lucy's tomb after dark.  What will they discover?...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho Jinn

Van Helsing has been gathering clues as to why/how Lucy died.  And will anyone believe the connection he has made between Lucy's death and the children disappearing on Hampstead Heath?...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho Jinn

We rejoin our tale where preparations are underway for Lucy's funeral.  But Van Helsing isn't convinced that this is the end...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott

Last time our tale took a dramatic and fateful turn.  Lucy's window has been smashed and her mother died from the shock.  Will Van Helsing & Dr Seward be in time to help Lucy?...

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Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale

Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott

Lucy is under near constant supervision as her condition worsens.  What more can Van Helsing & Dr Seward do to help?...

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Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale

Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott

In our last episode we were introduced to the legendary Van Helsing.  This week he travels to Whitby to help Dr Seward investigate Lucy's mysterious illness...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott

At the end of the last episode Mina had recevied word from Jonathon Harker.  She has rushed to be by his side and is anxious to understand what happened to him...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott

The strange occurances keep mounting in Whitby.  Why is Lucy sleep walking?  What is causing Renfield to act so erratically?  And where is Jonathon Harker?...

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Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155
Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832

The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412

I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori Scott