A Walk In Shadow: Recent Episodes
A Walk In Shadow
Here, for your horror listening pleasure, we present two short stories of ghost and grim consequences! What lurks in the old house? What made that awful sound? Listen and shiver as you find out for yourself…not everyone makes it out alive!
A traveler stops in at a grand old home occupied by a blind woman who cannot see the horrifying things he sees…
In this episode we delve into the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs for a tale of chilling adventure where death lurks around every corner! Next is fantastic cover of the song “Grim Grinning Ghosts”! And finally a short horror story to leave you suitably chilled…The Cold Boy!
It’s our 100th episode! Thank you for journeying into darkness with us so many times! We love the dark side of things and we love having your company when we travel there! And to reward our beloved ghouls, we have put together a special double length episode featuring four stories of terror and horror sure […]
Here we have two stories of paranormal happenings destined to make the short hairs on the back of your neck stand up! Dim those lights and curl up for this one…it’s going to give you the creeps!
Can the world’s greatest detective stop the world’s most horrific killer? The chills abound in this timely Halloween tale!
Two horrors come to life, expertly read by two distinct personalities! It’s shiver time, boys and girls as the “Arrival” sends your fear into “Overtime”!!
Enjoy a descent into madness that might leave you shivering for days. It’s a tale of terror only the master of horror could tell!
Enjoy three chilling tales of creatures, spirits, and hauntings that will leave your blood cold and your heart racing! (Stick around at the very end for a special song surprise from our macabre vaults)
Two tales of terror…one set in a world gone by, one set today…both will make you want to crawl under the covers and question your sanity! “The Black Book” and “A Truck Stop Horror” are presented here for your macabre enjoyment!
It’s a trilogy of terror when our first story is a tribute to the dark gods of Lovecraft and our second story is a Robert E. Howard classic, and our third story is more modern piece of horror called “Grandaddy”! And as if those shivers weren’t enough, we top it off with a macabre song […]
(Featuring the guest vocal talents of Abby Robertson as “Shadow Girl”.) In this macabre episode, a man gets a warning he should have listened to, and a woman finds her special talent leads her to a horrible discovery. Come along, friends, and let’s walk together…into the shadows…
Sometimes you can only fight evil on it’s own turf. Sometimes you better know exactly what you’re going up against. We present here two short excursions into shadow that just might show you what we mean…”A Promise Lasts Forever” by David James & “Delenda Est” by Robert E. Howard.
A father and daughter team of darkness lead you deep into the shadow world with three tales of utter terror! “The Man on the Ground” by Robert E. Howard, “The Tornado Sirens Warned us of the Coming Storm” & “A Brand New Man” by Michael Marks (featuring the guest vocal talent of Abby Robertson)
In this episode, our very own “Shadow Lady” takes us on a dark descent into Stephen King’s “I am the Doorway” in which body alteration is taken to a whole new level…and “No One Come Up Here” in which an exploring expedition discovers exactly why no one ever goes into this particular region in a […]
Take a job on the graveyard shift with us where all you have to do is clean up an old underground storage area. It sounds simple enough…but you won’t be alone. Then enjoy two short works that round out our trip into nightmare!
Two tales of ultimate horror are presented here that are guaranteed to make you want to crawl back into bed and hide under the covers.
Listen in fear as we present two tales of horror with forgotten horror music wedged in between! What is the terrible secret of The Toll House by W.W. Jacobs? And Who is the Evil Clergyman by H. P. Lovecraft? Dare you find out?
Poul Anderson is a literary master of science fiction, fantasy and yes, horror. In the first twisted tale presented here, we find out what it is like to be the last of something different, and to find in the end, all life is precious. Then, in the second story, an ancient Egyptian vampire laments the […]
In this episode we plunge into the depths of fantasy horror when the lost king of Atlantis must fight for his crown in a classic by Robert E. Howard! Then we take a little more light-hearted look at the future of the Jaws franchise.
Two tales of utter horror are presented here to leave you speechless! Who or what is the thing that stalks the cemetery? What is that horrible thing that lurks in the woods? Find out if you dare!
In this episode we present two stories by two horror masters, both narrated by the amazing Otis Jiry. First up is “Devil Drink” by Tonia Browne, a Southern Tale of Terror, and the second is “The Outsider” by H. P. Lovecraft!
Here we present an epis tale of barbarians and dark practices before a darker god! It’s creep factor 10 on this little gem by Ashton Clark Smith!
In this episode we feature one of the creepiest and goriest of Robert E, Howard’s fantastic Conan the Barbarian tales! It’s the “Vale of Lost Women” and it’s an adventure you won’t forget!
Two chilling tales of ghastly horror to haunt your bones are presented here for your amusement! What happens when a man swear by all that’s holy that he will be married come what may? Why has the room at the top of the stairs stayed vacant for so long? Find out in this terrifying episode!
Three tales of terror await you in this week’s episode! The first tale is that of a secret chamber in an ancient castle…the contents therein will freeze the marrow in your bones! Then a lady makes a terrible mistake on a night meant for partying. And finally a haunted pub leads to an uninvited visitor […]
In this companion episode to number 75 which featured terrors of Scotland, we go even darker here with Horrors of Ireland! Featuring “The Banshee Horror”, “The Haunted Church”, “The Bargain”, and “O’Malley’s Green Beer”.
In this episode we meet all sorts of horrors that haunt the lands of bonnie Scotland. From legends and mythology to terrible spirit infestations…it’s all here…waiting for you in the shadows.
Join us for two classic tales of science fiction fantasy with creepy twists on this episode of A Walk in Shadow! Featuring “Look Homeward Spaceman” by Robert Silverberg, and “Kreativity for Kats” by Fritz Leiber
Be sure to make your holiday complete with this classic narration of the creepiest and coolest Christmas story of them all! Narrated by Orson Well and with Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge, this is one Christmas Carol you will never forget!
Three blood curdling, spine tingling tales of the occult, vampires, and death and rebirth on an alien planet, come together here to form one perfect excursion into shadow.
Listen to a story about a malevolent spirit luring people to their doom. Enjoy the macabre poetry of Edgar Alan Poe. And thrill to true experiences in the paranormal!
“The Night of the Eye” is vintage terror straight out of a 1950’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy magazine! “The Prey”, you may remember featured in a movie starring Karen Black in the 1970’s called “Trilogy of Terror”. It’s a about an African warrior doll that houses an angry and vengeful spirit known as the killer!
Robert E. Howard is, without a doubt, on of the premiere fantasy authors who ever walked the earth. In this episode, we get to hear the introductory story that spawns the legend of Cimmeria…Conan the Barbarian!!
In this descent into madness, we get to hear some fascinating snippets from the Charles Manson interviews, and listen to an ear-worm from the movie Halloween 3. In addition we dive into the realms of weird and ghostly with “The Unseen” by J.R. Hall and “Wall to Wall Horror”. And “The Murderous Demon” brings us […]
Darkness rises in many ways…demon dogs that signify death…deceased victims lying in wait beneath the water’s edge…a curse from ancient Egyptians…and human insanity straight out of the Sunday Comics! It’s all here, lying in wait for you! Join us!
Dive into the horror of a heart with peculiar tendencies…the terror of a haunting that never relents…the shock of a visit from the deceased…all here in this creepy little episode of fear!
This episode blends fictional stories with factual ones to bring you the best creepy goodness to chill your heart! What is the invisible beast that slays in Berkley Square? What restless spirit cries for help in Hydesville? Who are the dark strangers? Dare you listen and find out? Yes! Let the shivers flow!
In this episode we delve into some fictional horror that will chill you to the bone with a twisted tale of a mistaken mama, a house hunt for ghosts, and an echo from beyond. Then we dive into some non-fiction with a tale of a dream that foreshadowed death! Dim those lights, and ease on […]
In this episode, we feature a short tale of dread by the science fiction and fantasy master…H.G. Wells called “The Red Room” in which fear takes on a dark form! Also in “Deliver Us From Our Dreams” by George Jones, psychological horror fills your bones and will surely make you lose sleep. And included in […]
Hello fellow creatures of the night! In this episode we present two dark tales of malicious ghosties that just weren’t happy being dead alone! First up is “The Judge’s House” by Bram Stoker in which a young college student picks the wrong house to rent for solitude. And “The Pioneer State Ghost” which is a […]
In this episode we feature “The Ghost Coach” by Amelia B. Edwards, read by Nathan Hood in which a fight for survival becomes a terrifying ride into nightmare! Also we have a selection of classic horror poetry and four short stories taken from collectible cereal box records that will take you on a creepy trip […]
This episode dives into the underground world that Robert E. Howard created to fascinate and terrify you! Read by Roland Wieffering, this intense tale featuring Conan the Barbarian will keep you on the edge of your seat! The second story is called “The Miser’s Gold” and is taken from a novelty record released as a […]
Robert E. Howard was a master of fantasy, adventure, horror and just about everything he took a mind to write. In this episode we feature a simple yet horrifying tale read by Roland Weifering in which a few pet disappearances and an unknown noise in the attic blend to form a frightening reality! And then […]
Featuring three haunting stories to help you sleep fitfully! Check out “The Midnight Ghost”, “The Haunted Clock” and “The Empty House”! Sometimes, spirits just refuse to rest…and these tales are out to prove it!
Featuring these ghastly tales: “What the Gravedigger Saw”, “The Thing”, “The House that Didn’t Want Anyone to Live in It”, “The Phantom’s Gold”, “I Love Dracula”, and featuring the voice talents of Terrence Howell on the story: “Me and My Shadow”. Enjoy…and always remember…come back to the light!
Three tales of terror are presented here to tantalize and horrify! We travel from the distant past to the very current day on our journey through the darkness! Dim the lights, get yourself a nice drink, and curl up beside us…in the shadows!
Featuring four terrifying tales! 1. Don’t Open the Door – in which a young man left home alone faces a terrifying choice. 2. The Book of the Dead – in which things are often more than they seem. 3. Uncle Abraham’s Romance – proving love transcends even death. And 4. Shadows on the Wall – […]
First we get to hear one of horror legend, Vincent Price’s, creepy tales of Terror…and then science fiction horror master, Phillip K. Dick, teaches us horror comes in many shapes!
In this episode we get to hear Vincent Price tell us one of his all time favorite horror stories! Then listen to the two short horror features about keeping a very special appointment and keeping a good watch! Check out the groovy and ghoulish tune called “Quiet Little Town” by Zachariah and finish it all […]
This trilogy of terror features a macabre tale of a pesky imaginary friend…a body that won’t stay dead…and a phone call from beyond! Get ready to be creeped out!!
In tonight’s show we begin with three short tales of abject terror in which a haunted bus stop, a funeral viewing and a looking glass bring more shivers down your spine than cold weather! Then the master of macabre fantasy spins a creepy yarn in “The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux” by Conan creator Robert E. […]
First up in this episode is a tale by Lovecraft called”He” in which a terrible darkness lurks in the streets of old New York. Then Robert Howard takes us on a harrowing sea adventure that will chill your bones!
Creepy crawlies and things that go bump in the night fill our episode this week! It’s a double whammy from two of the masters of the genre when we share “From Beyond” by H.P. Lovecraft and “Carsonetto’s Last Song” by Robert E. Howard! We round out the episode with a series of short creepy tales […]
Tonight we bring you a harrowing story of something lurking in a country basement, the exquisite torture of the mind, and vampires galore! Tune in, chill out, and let the shadows have their way with you!
Can a book be haunted? Or perhaps it causes one? Is that sweet little old lady as kind as she seems? Well…when you live in the shadows…anything is possible…but usually things go towards the dark!
Brand new episode available now! It features the terrifying tale of “Fenter Woods” in which a lurking creature goes hunting for lunch! And “The Yellow Globe” in which an artist knows far more than he should about the spirit world!
In our first story this evening we feature a strange tale of juxtaposition in which a model railroader discovers he is more than he seems. And the second tale is classic from the Conan the Barbarian series in which a young Cimmerian is led astray by a young lady who is more than human.
In this episode we feature an excert from Jeff Wayne’s musical version of H.G.Wells classic “War of the Worlds: The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine”…in which Martian conquest seems immenent. Next up is “The Lavender Evening Dress” read by Vincent Price in which an enjoyable evening has a shocking ending. Then it’s “Sredni Vashtar” by […]
In this episode we feature two terrifying tales designed to creep you out! First up is “Lost Hearts” in which an old man searches for the secret of immortality with shocking results. And next is “It Seeps In” where a woman discovers a life of bitterness comes with a price.
We feature four very different and interesting tales…1. “The Hidden Warning” in which a woman finds a hand written letter hidden in the binding of an ancient book of magic. 2. “The Strange High House in the Mist” by H. P. Lovecraft in which a creepy house greets an even creepier visitor. 3. “The Thunder […]
This episode features two stories that are guaranteed to give you goosebumps! The first is The Crawler in the Mist by Robert E. Howard and features his most famous creation…Conan the Barbarian. The second is “A Dreadful Night” by Edwin Lester Arnold in which one misstep leads to a night of horror!
In this episode, we resurrect a horror villain from the vaults! He’s scary as heck and he’s out for blood! Don’t go to sleep!
This episode has some awesome blasts form the vaults of the past and a new original piece! Enjoy “Shadow of the Stolen – A Conan Tale” by Robert E. Howard in which a magic and evil creatures play an awful game. “The Crier in Emptiness” is a hauntingly good Star Trek tale. “The Curse of […]
It’s mid December here in the shadows and we thought it might be fun and maybe a little terrifying to enjoy the holidays in an entirely different way! We present a Christmas themed episode with tales of Holiday dread and cap it off with some classic movie trailers from films like “Silent Night, Deadly Night”, […]
This episode features a terrifying story of an Egyptian cult that will leave you shuddering and turning on every light in your house! Written by Robert Bloch, author of “Psycho” and set in the Cthulhu mythos as made popular by H. P. Lovecraft.
This episode is full of great creepy delights! First up is “Dead Man’s Shoes”, taken from an early Twilight Zone radio script in which we find that a pair of used shoes might hold more than just the previous owner’s foot odor! Then it’s a fantastic reading of Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as […]
This time we present two stories of terror! The first tale is called “Witches Hollow” by HP Lovecraft and it is a tale of possession by elder gods of darkness and horror! The second story is about a case of mistaken identity and broken minds!
This episode is really a treat! It features a tale of Solomon Kane…the second most famous character created by Robert E. Howard! (The first being Conan.) It’s puritan sword against jungle darkness in an exciting and somewhat terrifying way!
This episode features two tales of weird and wonderful horror! First up is “The Nameless City”, a story of creeping terror in the night! And then we have “Battle of the Morlocks” a stark look at the future where nocturnal cannibals creep about!
This episode features several horrific tales told by Boris Karloff, possibly the most respected master of the genre! Be prepared to get your shivers on!
In this episode we have a special treat! First we get to here a terrifying legend about a female demon who drives lonely travelers insane! Next up is a French classic called “Am I Insane?” in which a man does some despicable things for what he thinks are completely justifiable reasons. Then we hear “Incident […]
Here we have a trio of amazingly chilling tales! First is “Skulls in the Stars” by Robert Howard in which gothic horror is explored with a vengeance. Next is “The Fisherman of Falcon Point” by H. P. Lovecraft in which creatures from the sea make themselves known in terrifying ways. And finally, Vincent Price delights […]
Time to journey into darkness once again with two tales of tremulous terror on tonight’s show. The fear factor is high on this episode featuring the scary story: “Graveyard Hotel” in which nothing is as it seems…and then it’s “Dig Me No Grave” by Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan) in which the Lovecraftian world […]
This episode is full of terror just for you! The first story up is “Dracula Rises” narrated by Peter Cushing, in which the horror stalks the night once more! Then it’s “Camp Fire Ghost Story” in which a grown man relates a terrifying experience he had in the woods as a child. Next is “Don’t […]
In this brand new episode, you will enjoy the shivers given you by “Marionettes” by Ray Bradbury and read by Leonard Nimoy in which one man’s bid for freedom from his life is granted in a most peculiar way, and “The Last Question” by Isaac Asimov in which a new beginning comes from a very […]
In this episode we get five awesomely awful stories! First we have “The Thing on the Roof” by Robert E. Howard, which is clearly inspired by the stories of Lovecraft. And speaking of Lovecraft, the next story is from him, called “Halloween in a Suburb” and it’s sure to leave a chill or two running […]
In this episode, we feature some really spooky stuff! First up is “The October Game” by Ray Bradbury in which the autumn month brings more than just pretty colors. Then we have “Basa’s Ghost” read by Jim Collins in which revenge finds a way. And then it’s “The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus” in […]
This gruesome twosome of terror begins with two boys on summer vacation and a mysterious bell ringing in an old school house. The second half takes us to a strange place in both time and space when one of the greatest “weird fantasy” authors of all time, Fritz Leiber, spins his tale of an archaeological […]
On this episode feature three terrifying tales! First up is “Jack Frost” in which a wicked stepmother makes a cold mistake. Then we have “Night Shift” in which an overnight position at a grocery store turns into a nightmare! Next is “The Robber Bridegroom” in which an evil man gets his comeuppance! And we cap […]
Jeff Stewart, the world’s leading cryptozoologist shares a tale of swampy legend in tonight’s episode called “Hairy Man”. Next we get to hear three tales of terror involving everyone’s favorite dark toy…the ouija board. And finally, we share macabre news of the odd to round it all out and make you wonder at the mysteries […]
This one is a killer show! Featuring four short special features on “News of the Odd” – weird true facts that will make your skin crawl! And our feature story from the vaults “The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires”! – it’s kung fu horror!
It’s a cool one featuring these stories: “Wristbands” & “The Toy” & “Changeling” read by Jacob Hays, and “Our Fair City” by Robert Heinlein and read by Bill Burgdorf. And we wrap it all up with some short “News of the Odd”!
It’s a very special episode this time with a longer run time! First up is “The Cabin”…a creepy short read by Jacob Hays that will make your skin crawl! And then we pull one from the vaults…1934…”Pigeons from Hell” by Conan creator, Robert E. Howard, read by William Burgdorf! Kick back and enjoy the show!
Four great stories! 1. The Defense Rests (read by William Burgdorf in which justice reaches beyond the grave! 2. Cherokee Superstition (read by Judith Brewerton) in which we learn not to anger the natives! 3. Reanimator (read by Jaime Nivens) in which Lovecraft takes us on a terrible adventure! 4. The Dolly (told be George […]
It’s a chilling double feature with the first story being “Ghost Hunter” an original piece by George Jones in which a daring paranormal enthusiast goes a wee bit too far. The second is one from the vaults by John D. McDonald and read by William Burgdorf titled “The Great Stone Death” in which a harmless […]
Tonight we have four tales of oogy boogy horror you will enjoy! First up is “The Jogger” in which the thing you are afraid of may not be the thing to fear the most! Next is “The Statue”, read by Ruth Young Thigpen, in which a poor young sculptor gets his dying wish. Then it’s […]
Be warned this episode is a bit longer than usual and it’s a good one! We start off with a classic horror story from F. Marion Crawford called “The Upper Berth” in which a sea voyage turns into an exercise in terror! Then it’s a very English ghost tale called “Dead and the Countess” in […]
We feature three tales of terror tonight that will definitely stay with you when the lights go out! “The Thing at the Foot of the Bed” teaches you it is a bad idea to spend the night in an abandoned house! “Bindings Deluxe” is a macabre tale of an ill-fated gentleman’s club. And “Frankenstein’s Monster […]
It’s a creepy collision of horror with the Monkey’s Paw by w.w.Jacobs, followed by the terror of “The Ghost Ship”…be careful where you sail! Then we get to hear a classic from Rosemary Clooney in 1950 called “The Wobblin Goblin”. And Jeremy Nagle graces us with Strange but true facts. And finally, you won’t believe […]
This episode is a little different in that the stories are more weird than horrific. Some of the best writers of strange fiction are collected here in these tales of the odd. Included here we have “Open Season on the Bottoms” in which a certain type of person is vanishing from the earth. Then it’s […]
The latest and greatest episode of “A Walk in Shadow” is up tonight! It features some great freaky stuff such as “The Hanging Stranger” by Phillip K. Dick (read by S. E. McCAslin) in which a ghastly alien invasion turns deadly, “Balu” by Stepehn Grenden in which an old black cat is not what it […]
Tonight we have six creepy offerings sure to excite! 1. “Sneak Peak” is the story of a man who keeps noticing strange things out of the corner of his eye. 2. “The Tell Tale Heart” is a classic from Edgar Allen Poe and read by Shirlee McKay in which a murderer finds the crime is […]
This episode features a classic story of an unusual encounter with a demon by E. Everett Evans, a short account of what it is like to be completely forgotten (read by Nerd’s Eye View host Eric Nivens), a moment of sheer terror, and a slithering thing found in the dark! I’ve got goosebumps already!
This episode features four tales that will shiver your timbers! First up is “Patterns” in which we see there are some circles of life that need to be broken! Second is “The Scarlet Lover” in which a sinister plan goes awry because of the love of death. Then there is “The Slenderman Incident” in which […]
This episode features a terrific story from the author of “Psycho”, (Robert Bloch) called “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in which a slow learner decides magic is the key to his lady friend’s heart. Also we have “Dreams of Flight”…a Civil War ghost story in a different vein. And then there is “The Story of Bloody Mary” […]
This episode features three gruesome tales titled: “A Warning” about a man who dabbles in the black arts to ill effect, “A Lonely Little Boy” performed by Lee Shults about a little guy who gets very excited when new tenants move in his building, and “Shades” where we learn to always keep our eyes on […]
Grab your blankie and curl up in your favorite easy chair while you listen to these tales of terror! Tonight we feature original stories read by the authors Lee Shults & George Jones…and guest readings by Jeff Hurley, Bill Necessary & Carol Leos.
On this episode we feature over 30 different short, short horror stories vocally performed by over 28 different actors! We rounded up folks from all walks of life…from Carpenters to Nurses to TV & Movie Stars…and each one read just two sentences. How scary can two sentences be? Tune in to the first half of […]
We present two stories for your listening pleasure in our debut episode. Both are written by author George Jones. The first is “Lines of Force” and it as about the discovery of ley lines and the frightening, intense power they emit through time and space. The second is “Old Shadows” and it is a journey […]