The Dark Volumes Podcast

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By: Russell Archey

Like horror stories? Like audio books? Like to be read to by a voice as soft as black velvet and as sinister as a phantom? The Dark Volumes podcast brings you monthly stories from the greats such as H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Robert Chambers, and others. There's some commentary, sure, but it's all about the stories, here. Turn off the lights, pour some wine, and (maybe) get under the covers. The Dark Volumes are here to remind you why you should be afraid of the dark.

The Beast in the Cave
#25
08/28/2023

H.P. Lovecraft, horror master and creator of the Cthulhu mythos, wrote this story when he was only 14 years old. It's simple, some may call predictable, but sometimes it's nice to sit back and return to the basics.


"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce
#24
06/30/2023

A late 19th Century seminal work of horror. Just one more example of why the woods are so damned terrifying.


Interview with Alisha Galvan (Author of "The Vessel")
06/01/2023

Alisha Galvan is the author of "A Path Through the Forest." Her book includes "The Vessel," available to listen to on Episode 23 of The Dark Volumes.Her interview includes her thoughts on writing, horror, her inspirations, and a little preemptive peak at her upcoming novel, "Bitter Crown of Thistle."


"The Vessel" by Alisha Galvan
#23
06/01/2023

Playing with dark, unforbidden things has never boded well for anyone, no matter the intent or purpose. One has to wonder if it will work out for the narrator of this story from author Alisha Galvan..."The Vessel" is a part of her collection, "A Path Through the Forest." If you enjoyed this story, check out her book and listen to her discuss the story and her thoughts on writing and horror in her author interview available now as a bonus episode!


"Count Magnus" by M.R. James
#22
04/28/2023

A tale as old as time...no, not that one. A curious man investigates a curious mystery and finds more than he could imagined. Enjoy this story set in 19th century Sweden and published in 1904 in James' Ghost Stories of the Antiquary.


"The Dead Smile" by Francis Marion Crawford, Part 2 of 2
#21
04/11/2023

The chilling tale of love, death, hauntings, and the secrets of the Ockram family concludes in this episode. Vile old patriarch Sir Hugh Ockram's secret is finally revealed. But, what does it hold in store for son and his betrothed?


"The Dead Smile" by Francis Marion Crawford, Part 1 of 2
#20
03/21/2023

F. Marion Crawford is considered a master of ghost stories. This particular tale was published in 1911 and features a macabre mix of family drama, secrets, and haunting imagery.


"The Moon-Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft
#19
02/17/2023

Lovecraft, well, loved writing about secrets of the old world that modern (for his day) gentlemenly types just couldn't stay away from...even if it was for their own good.

A lot of Greek gods and mythology in this story about a mysterious swamp and local beliefs tread on by yet another wannabe aristrocrat in the early 20th century.


"The Music of Erich Zann" by H.P. Lovecraft
#18
01/09/2023

Music is powerful in many ways. It can have psychological, emotional, and even physical effects. Apparently, in some cases, even supernatural...


"The Call of Cthulhu" Part 3, by H.P. Lovecraft
#17
11/11/2022

The grand finale: Cthulhu himself makes his appearance and the final findings of our narrator are revealed.

The description of R'lyeh itself does a great job of making you "see" non-euclidean ruins and how a place somehow outside of space and time would feel like trying to traverse on our physical plane.

Enjoy the finale of the "The Call of Cthulhu"