The Midnight Library: Recent Episodes
The Midnight Library
Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library.
You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unusual hosts in their unique setting. Just stay in the cordoned off areas and you should be fine…
Join us tonight while an exclusive, private discussion between Miranda and Mr. Darling takes place! It seems a bit of Hellish mail has arrived bearing the most demonic news! A new member of The Midnight Library staff is arriving. Immediately! Are you ready?
Special thank you to Mr. Darling.
Let us visit the long dead. Let us travel beneath the bustling streets where they dwell. We believe the 16th-century Capuchin Monks had the right idea! Don't bury your dead and forget them. Place them in tunnels and dress them up in their best duds, then invite everyone to visit them, forever! Tonight, we return to our stomping grounds: a beautifully dreary catacomb with 8,000 dead to gaze upon. One... is rumored to open and close her eyes. Join us below!Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
Curses! Well, cursed belongings is our topic in The Reading Room tonight! A pretty silver vase that killed the bride it was gifted to. An ancient female figurine that's rumored to have been deadly since forever...and some bedazzlingly dangerous jewels, The Dubious Delhi Purple Sapphire and The Hopeless Hope Diamond. Please find your favorite, totally not cursed spot!
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We have for you this evening a deluge of divine underwater divas! Mermaids are some of folklore and fantasy's most magical creatures, and for centuries, artists have been obsessed with bringing them to life on canvas. Our three, briny, beautiful paintings are: Ulysses and the Sirens, by Herbert James Draper. Sadko in the Underwater Kingdom, by Ilya Repin. And Contemplation or Promise, by Victor Nizovtsev. Don't forget your snorkel!
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Thank you so much for volunteering to help Mr. Hemlock with the necessary gardening chores, Dear Guest! We were amazed at the lightning speed with which you raced to scribble your name on the sign-up sheet! Why, you seemed almost to be in a fever-dream as you drove your pen into the paper with madness, then you wandered away giggling and mumbling to yourself. In any case, we appreciate your overt willingness to lend a hand. And we certainly won't forget your efforts. We doubt that you will forget, either...
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Calling all ghouls! If you are a fan of all things grim and ghastly, tonight's reading is for YOU! This is the story of Carl Tanzler, "Count von Cosel," who fell so deeply in love with a young woman he saw in his visions, that he wouldn't let the fact that she was dead stand in the way of their romance. Obsession, tragedy, grave-robbing, secrecy, necromancy, and discovery—tonight's reading has it all. Join us! (Sponsored by The League of Lady Gravediggers)
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Greetings, Dear Guests! We have for you this fine evening the opportunity to get to know some...unusual ladies. Okay. Hags. We'd like you to meet and take into your mushy, human heart a variety of horrific hags! We believe you'll find these unique women are often just misunderstood and have been mislabeled by a close-minded society. We also believe you'll find them to be mysterious, unpredictable...and hungry. From Ancient Greece to modern times, hags have been in the very midsts of mankind, and we suggest you warm up to them! Welcome...
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Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! Let us embark on a dreary journey to "The Land Down Under" (not that one) to enjoy an evening tale of mysteries, tragedies, and souls that linger long after their demise...wandering the grounds and trundling the winding staircases... of Haunted Australian Lighthouses. This reading features the haunting of South Solitary Island Lighthouse and "the lighthouse of horror"- BustardHead Lighthouse. The Hospitality Tray is hosted by The Evil Witches Yacht Club. Please make your selections (carefully) and curl up in your favorite spot! includes a polite FYI from Miranda about Project Lighthouse
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Welcome, Dear Guest! We hope you're hungry for knowledge about getting others into Heaven by risking your own soul, because tonight, we have for you the complete telling of the life of a professional Sin Eater! Included in the telling are "scapegoats" and "whipping boys," with a dash of Holiday cheer brought to you by our own Eric & Jill, who have given Irma a very unique and befitting gift. Now, please saunter up to The Hospitality Tray, but maybe be a bit more choosy with your selections than usual, if you know what we mean...
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How very good of you to visit, dear guest! Do step into the Reading Room and warm your weary bones near the fire. Tonight, we have just the thing to take your mind off all the dreadfulness in the world- a ship, a ghost ship, The Octavius. Lost, then found, then lost again. And argued about to this day...as to its whereabouts. Rest...and hear the tale of its bold captain and doomed crew who dared to make their ship traverse the Northwest Passage...almost 150 years too early.
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It's Mr. Darling's birthday! To celebrate (and salivate), tonight's reading will be all about everyone's favorite Cajun werewolf, The Rougarou! If you're ravenous to know just how a French lycanthrope got their claws sunk into the Louisiana swamplands, do we have a fluffy tale to tell you! These fanged beasties are rumored to have influenced a war, and somehow are now in charge of a huge festival held each year! Grab your favorite spot and cuddle up with a wolf pup for this howling good time!
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Ever wanted to leap into the fiery depths of an eternally-burning, monster mouth of Hell? Good! Then stick with us, because tonight, we have just that very thing all heated up and ready to welcome you! You don't see a HellMouth every day, yet you know exactly what one is. Why is that? Ms. Merrick offers you a cavernous inferno of knowledge on the history and nature of the eerily familiar... HellMouth! Put your fireproof underpants on and join us! (The Midnight Library welcomes special guest, Nanny Goat!)
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So, if your granny casts a love spell on your neighbor's donkey, is that folk magic, or witchcraft? Or granny magic? Tonight, your bewitching host will help you sift through all of the hair and fingernail clippings to find out. Magic, for the sake of good, and for the sake of... not-so-good, has been practiced by witches and common folk alike for several thousand years. Sometimes, all you need to know is... which kind of practitioner you are. Join us to figure it all out!
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Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you!
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You look peckish, Dear Guest! How about a little something you can sink your teeth into? Teeth, from every kind of animal, including you, have had a special kind of power and lore about them since forever! Tonight, Ms. Merrick intends to expose the roots of tooth folklore and witchcraft– witchcraft containing the magical ingredient... TEETH! Join us! We don't bite...all that much... (*Includes a special introduction for My Victorian Nightmare)
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It said that "your fate is in your hands" - Learn how, with Miranda's voice in your ears, in this insightful reading on Palmistry! Hear of this mystical practice, its ancient roots, and how it spread across time. Find out which cultures embraced it, and just who made it into the thriving tool of divination that is to this day. And, how you...can easily pick up the skill! Your parlor awaits. Join us!
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The Midnight Library is proud to present for your listening pleasure, Fear Daily, a deeply atmospheric show that lures you into the unknown to unsettle you with the uncanny. Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join them as they explore the ghost stories and supernatural encounters left on an old online bulletin board that continues to operate somewhere in an unknown part of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt - a time capsule of society's greatest fears. Let your days be greatly improved by the daily presence... of Fear Daily
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Whether you can swim or not, Dear Guest, you're still in grave danger of tonight's maelstrom of moist monsters: The Malevolent Mermaids! Your Hell or high water host has 3 waterlogged, brutal beauties to share with you. So put your water wings on and hope for the best! You'll also be pleased to hear that tonight's soaking wet sponsor is The Evil Witches Yacht Club! (glub, glub)
**BONUS! Sample of Stefan Strangeways’ Story
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Come right in, loosen your scarf, and have a headless cookie from The Hospitality Tray, dear guest! Tonight, your hostess, Miranda Merrick, is beyond thrilled to present for your delight, three fine and famous paintings of Beheadings in Art! And what beautifully dark things they are! There will be two versions of Judith beheading Holofernes and one unforgettable portrayal of Medusa sans head. If you would like to "get ahead" and look up the featured paintings, they are: Judith Beheading Holoferness by Caravaggio, The Head of Medusa by Peter Paul Rubens, and Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Klimt.
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Welcome to The Midnight Library, Dear Guest! We hope you notice how freely you can move about...within the cordoned-off areas. Tonight we have something just a little different for you, the story of The Collyer Brothers. If you've never heard of them, you're in for a treat, sort of. If you have heard of them, please don't alarm the others. Without giving away any spoilers, this story offers wealth, prestige, quirkiness, eccentricity, gloom, delusion, denial, rats, and found corpses- plus several other intriguing items. You may want to eat a little while before you join us. Please take your seat!
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Our reading this evening is issued with a rare "Heartbreak Warning" It tells the story of how one young man's obsession influenced the governing of his country, and gave unchecked power to the courts who worked in partnership with the church in order to ruin the lives of countless innocent people, primarily women, by first accusing them of witchcraft, then capturing and torturing them- and then ultimately murdering them. The story is true and the victims deserve our attention, our respect, and an effort to prevent this and similar actions from ever happening again. The story contains the brutal facts about the torture that was inflicted upon those who suffered. May they rest in peace.
SHOW NOTES CREDIT & THANKS TO “ThatGlasgowWitch”*
LINK TO THE REEL SHARED https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmuMaXTUQ4/?igsh=MWZ4azE0czY1YmQyZA==
ALSO - the creators of The Witches of Scotland Taran creators: Claire Campbell, Claire Mitchell, and Zoe Venditozzi & their organization The Witches of Scotland:
https://www.witchesofscotland.com/
Ms. Terry Stewart & The History and Heritage Guide.*
Historic UK - The**History and Heritage Guide
www.historic-uk.com
Honestly, we don't know what you were thinking, or, how what supposedly happened actually did. You're usually so careful and follow Miranda's instructions to the letter. But, these things do happen...from time to time...for some unknown reason. Join us tonight as YOU become lost in The Midnight Library and have the most bizarre evening that you've promised never to tell another living soul about... (HEADPHONES & SOLITUDE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE)
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Have you ever heard of "The Turning of the Wheel"? If not, you are missing out on an ancient and beloved calendar that encourages bonfires, music, bathing, planting, baking bread, and finding romance! Oh and also holding a dinner for the dead. Join us tonight in The Reading Room to hear all about the 8 old-fashioned festivals that anyone can take part in... and that many still do! We invite you to love The Wheel of the Year!
Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
Welcome bat lovers! And future bat lovers! We have great faith that once you get to know bats... well, you'll find they're even more creepy and mysterious than you imagined. Please swoop down on The Hospitality Tray to snap up your treats and find your favorite seat because tonight it's all about The Goth Butterflies of the Night, BATS!
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies! The fireplaces are lit, the Hospitality Tray is set, and everything that would make you run in panic is waiting beyond the cordoned-off areas, mostly. We thought it was time to visit our long-dead friends, The Victorians, and to learn to admire their strict and strange mourning customs, some of which are still with us today. From how long your black veil should be, to how to keep mice from burrowing into a corpse, we have all the dirt on their fascinating habits! So, strap on your best black bonnet and join us in The Reading Room!
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Join me for 40 melodious minutes of music and polite talk about how and why each piece was chosen for the beloved characters and unique places found only in the world of The Midnight Library! This will be followed by a short Q&A session. I'm so glad you're here! Love, Miranda
HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Welcome, Dear Guest! Tonight's sumptuous topic is: Seaworthy Witches! The Hospitality Tray is dripping with water-logged delights! And there will be talk of maritime superstitions, historical water-witch lore, an ad by our fine sponsor, The Mystique, and the amazing story of Tam O'Shanter & The Cutty Sark! Also, Mr. Darling refuses to put his mouth on a slimy sea hag. Join us! (Life vests are mandatory and useless)
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5 Great Shows in One Spot!
WE DO TOO HAVE FRIENDS!
Snuggle up in The Reading Room and settle in for a long, delicious treat, because tonight, 5 luscious guest hosts have arrived to let you sample their own, unique styles of storytelling! Miranda will keep you company and introduce you to each of them. They are: Icy Sedgwick from Fabulous Folklore with Icy. Al Ridenour and Sara Chavez from Bone and Sickle. Alasdair Beckett-King & James Shakeshaft from The Loremen. Richard Hatem from Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf. And Chris Cullari & Ed Voccola from Scared All The Time. Their stories range from personal...to maniacal. *BE WARNED! Scared All The Time's portion contains vivid descriptions of cannibalism. So there.
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Welcome, Dear Guest! Bring your most critical eye (from your pocket or borrow one from a friend) because tonight we will examine 3 masterfully painted, fine works featuring Death in Art! In each attention-grabbing artwork, Death will be portrayed differently and effectively. So effective, well, you'll have no choice but to follow him (or her!) Don't be left in the dark, look them up in advance! -Death at the Door- by Adolf Menzel. -Death Playing the Fiddle- by Arnold Böcklin. And -Death and the Maiden by Marianne Stokes. Each promises to be a deadly delight. Join us!
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Welcome, Spooky Lovelies! How elegant you look in your vampire-inspired attire! Tonight, by candlelight, we shall visit grave after grave after grave until we've had our fill of all the bizarre batterings the bodies of the supposed vampires have sustained. They are many and grievous. From stakes through their heart to stones in their mouth, "vampires" know grave treatment. Join us!
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You know what must be done. You know what you must do. Reach way back into your closet and retrieve your black ceremonial robes -or- grab some glitter and a hot-glue gun! The choice is yours! Tonight Miranda will tell you all about the weird and wonderful history of Mummers...and where you can find and join in with them today... safely, of course...
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Gruesome Greetings Dear Guests! Please take note of our repeated use of the word "gruesome" for this wild and wonderful werewolf tale is not for the faint of heart. If, however, you have the stomach and guts enough to simply let such ghastly things splash all over you without batting an eye (or ear)- Well! Do we have a lurid legend to share with you! The Werewolf of Bedburg. And yes, Mr. Darling is fond of this story!
**Special guest cameo by John Darling
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Welcome to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Imagine being accused of witchcraft because of the cute, little pets you own-- and that cute, little mole on your chin... and several of your spouses dropping dead while in your care. Please find your favorite spot because tonight, Ms. Merrick has for you, the spellbinding story of the very first familiars, and the first witch in Ireland to be accused of having them in her service, Alice Kyteler. And yes, your familiars are certainly welcome in The Midnight Library!
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Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! We begin tonight's reading with a dire warning about treading where you ought not to, specifically inside notorious haunted houses...and protected properties. But it seems no matter how many times Miranda warns the humans, they always think nothing bad will ever happen to them. Join us tonight as Ed & Chris from Scared All The Time travel beyond the cordoned-off areas and fool around and find out in this, the premier reading of Season 11 of The Midnight Library!
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We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!
"EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Please find your favorite cozy spot in The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Tonight we have a special, surprising, and even shocking tale for you: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835! Have you ever wondered if there's really anything interesting on the moon? People long ago did too, and wow did they get the early scoop on the troop of wild beings that you're unlikely to be informed about in modern times. But never fear, we'll fill you in! Now, grab a wolf pup and listen up as we prepare to do a little moon gazing!"
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Welcome, Dear Guests! Please come through quickly and find your favorite, cozy spot in The Reading Room. If you’re feeling a little itchy or antsy, that’s to be expected as tonight’s reading is on the subject of Spider Lore! So please ignore the tickling of the fine hairs on your neck and refrain from jumping or shrieking because we have many spiders to catch!
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Please come out with us for a little drink, won't you, dear guest? Tonight we're on the prowl for spooky pubs. Pubs Most Haunted! That's what you get when you build a public house on ancient Ley Lines or inside of the world's oldest, prehistoric stone circle. Oh, and it helps to have a load of shifty characters living there down through time, along with the performing of mysterious rituals, and a slew of dreadful murders. These components make troubled spirits feel right at home! Please take your seat...
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Back by popular demand! The Loremen return to The Midnight Library for a comforting slumber party! Well, that's probably not what they'll tell you, but maybe you shouldn't be so trustful of two strange men who call themselves "The Loremen". Tonight, James Shakeshaft & Alasdair Beckett-King find themselves holed up in The Red Room, and actually have the nerve to request a bedtime story to be told to them by your host, Miranda Merrick! (How else would we end up with a horror warning?) Please get cozy... and brace yourself!
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Is your uncle the one that makes little suits of armor for his pet squirrels- or is that you? There's a rumor that Miranda was raised by someone who insisted that their pet horse eat in the kitchen. There's a bishop in the village who wears a Batman costume under his holy robes (you didn't hear that from us though). Eccentrics are some of the most colorful people you may ever have the pleasure of knowing. Tonight, let us introduce you to some doozies! There's a natural-born showman in furs & jewels, a "Catch-Me-If-You-Can" wish granter, a pre-death funeral ride, and- a troublesome drunk... who may be... a horrid villain you've most certainly heard of! Please take your seat- and buckle up!
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What will you wear for eternity? Will your bones go bare while others are dripping with gold and precious jewels? Probably. But let us fill you in on how some have come to be covered in a king's ransom of rubies and diamonds- and how you can see them! And, if The League of Lady Gravediggers have their way... how you can join them. Grab your favorite spot and hold on to your bones because things are about to get weird in The Reading Room as we introduce you to The Bejeweled Skeletons!
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Please choose your favorite spot in The Reading Room as we traverse the mists of time and call out to the legendary, robust Greek God, PAN. Revel in his divine company and reap the lavish rewards of your sacrifice! Your haunting host, Miranda Merrick, will tell you of the rumored birth of the god, stories of his life and times... and just where you might look to find hints of his existence that linger on today. Don't be sheepish. Join us!
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Greetings Spooky Lovelies!
We assume you received your personal dinner invitation for tonight's reading? Maybe you missed it. It was written in the red veins of the Sorrel lettuce on The Hospitality Tray last week. Oh well. You're here now, so please take your favorite seat as your scrumptious host, Ms. Miranda fills you in on all of the sly and easy methods of Food Divination! Apples. Onions, eggs, cheese, and bones will all be served up and at your service to find out everything you need to know. Bon(e) Appetit!
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Tonight! The story so many of you have been asking to hear: The Birth of Irma! Just how did this little Sugar Booger come into being? From whence did she come? How did we all become so possessed by her? Join us tonight to hear the heated story of her Underworld origin!
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CALLING ALL SPOOKY LOVELIES! We have an announcement about Season 10 for you! We also have a question- Are you one of our beloved missing ones? Find out in this short message from Miranda!
Greetings, My Dear... Lone... Guest, I thought I'd have you in for tea on this beautiful, early fall evening... to discuss... MURDER. But, not just any murder... a slow, plotting, gentle murder... at least at first. The clueless victim didn't even realize he was being murdered, so that's better, right? We think so. Please, make yourself comfortable alone here with me and... enjoy your treats and tea. And everything... will be just fine... eventually. Love, Miranda
ps. wear gloves if you have them... for... reasons. Thank you for visiting and... I'm sorry
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RAVENOUS RAPTOR FANS REJOICE! Tonight, by special request, we celebrate OWLS!-- and all that they are amazingly capable of! Even if you have a fear of owls, we invite you to cozy up in The Reading Room to hear of their luscious history and alluring lore... and even what they're hungry for. Keep your eyes peeled for our Miss Harlow... if you have no fear... yet.
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My very dear guest, we have a rather unique and meaningful story as tonight's offering here in The Reading Room. It will undoubtedly pique your morbid interest, as the subject is "The Victorian Obsession with Shrunken Heads" But more than this, I believe it will touch, or even awaken, something with in you that will cause you to think differently about this dire subject- and the two groups of people and the victims of the process whom the story is about. It's my honor to share their story with you. Please make yourself at home to listen. Sincerely, Miranda Merrick
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Welcome in Dear Guest! We know that some of you have been waiting for another visit to this beloved topic for quite some time, so tonight, we have a spritely telling of Fairies in Art! These enchanting creatures live in the hearts and minds of people all over the globe, and thanks to some magically gifted artists, now everyone can see them!... not just us. Your ethereal host will describe for you, 2 paintings, Midsummer Eve, by Edward Robert Hughes, and Spirit of the Night, by John Atkinson Grimshaw. And, several fabulous fairy beings in the astoundingly popular book, Faeries, by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Now, find your favorite seat... and we'll all have a nice break from boring reality!
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Do we "not" have a surprise for YOU, Dear Guests! Tonight your bewitching host has for you- the amazing story of Romulus, Remus, & Lupercalia, the ancient feast day, and in-the-buff frenzied frolic that brought romance and fertility to lovers for perhaps thousands of years... and we're totally "not" reviving the wild tradition...nor will we tell you exactly where and when ...and what to wear to the celebration, so "don't" listen closely (wink, wink)
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All Aboard Dear Guests! Tonight, we are off on a dire and dreary seafaring adventure! First, there will be rumors of sightings of the Famous Ghost Ship, The Flying Dutchman. This ethereal ship has emerged out of the mists to strike fear and bestow doom upon its many beholders... and we are so here for it! Then, we will witness the building, sinking, and astonishing raising of Sweden's colossal warship, Vasa... including her dead, that you can visit today. Please join us! (Lifeboats will not be provided.)
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Step right this way, Spooky Lovelies! Have we got just the thing for YOU! No matter what ails you, we have... something ...that will make you feel... differently than you do currently... perhaps... forever! Tonight, your Divine Host, Miranda Merrick, will tell you all about those shifty, snake-boiling sellers from days of yore! Where did they come from? Exactly what were they really selling? And is there any left on the shelves at Grimm's Grocer's? You bet there is! (No returns, of course) Please take your spot in The Reading Room. It's about to get strange.
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Welcome to Part 2 of The Midnight Market, Spooky Lovelies! We promise this will be a night for you to remember… however, we cannot promise that you will be able to. Come as you are or dress in your finery! Bring your children… we insist. You’ll see your friends and meet new ones– Oh! and the goods we will have on offer are sure to charm you… forever. Thank you for permitting us to hold this unusual sale…those of you who so kindly voted in our favor. We’ll never forget you…
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Come one! Come all! To: The Midnight Market! 100% safe and enjoyable food & fun for your entire family! Our permit was secured via YOUR VOTE at The Village Council meeting, and we Thank You for making it all possible!
After your evening… rest, visit our cheery marketplace just beyond the county line in the huge clover field at the edge of The Village. All of your Midnight Library favorites will be there- PLUS a few new ones that you’re bound to be just as fond of! (This is Part 1 of this enchanting, long reading. Part 2 will be posted Oct.29th) To fully enjoy your own personal experience at The Midnight Market, headphones or earbuds are highly recommended!
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When will the Reading Room reopen? What will be on the Hospitality Tray? Can you help me find my other eye? We get SO MANY questions this time of year… there must be something in the air… that makes human people crave the unique atmosphere of The Midnight Library! To put your fears at rest… for the most part, here we have a reassuring Season 9 Announcement for you. To mildly comfort you even further, we have a short story, “Miranda’s Way” that will give you a beyond-the-library-walls peek into your host’s everyday life. Listen carefully… and everything… will be just fine… mostly.
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Greetings My Dear Guest! Maybe you recall ...in our previous reading on Sacred Tattoos, I lamented the fact that there were just too many wonderful tattoo tales to choose from-- and the story of the first tattooed circus performers is one of them! So please join me now to hear about these daring and "colorful" characters! Now, won't you take a seat beside me? Natasha will be along shortly with our tea. Just relax and maybe don't make too much eye contact with her... She's a ... nervous sort of... girl... you know... Welcome to The Midnight Library!
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Greetings, Dear Guest! Please dash in quickly before the crows get you-- I mean before the crows get IN!! They've paid us a completely unexpected visit that's coincidentally collided with your lovely visit! We have no idea how this has happened! Perhaps they heard that they're the star of tonight's reading: As The Crow Flies. Please walk calmly to your favorite spot to hear all kinds of fascinating crow facts and lore. And everything... will be just fine...
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Welcome, Lovely Guest! We hope you're in the mood for romance because tonight's reading is all about ancient and sometimes forbidden love spells and potions! So, why don't you slip into something more comfortable while we pour a little wine … and gather up some sacred rings, various animals,... and a little blood and fingernail clippings, and such. Then let's see if we can make the magic happen! We promise not to kiss and tell...
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Greetings, Dear Guest! You are in for such a colorful treat this evening, as your host, the other Divine Ms. M., tells you all about the little-known art of Hand-Painted Human Skulls! Most of them are ancient, but there are certainly some more recent painted-up dead heads, too. Oh, and the best part is-- many of them are on display for you to see! Find out the fascinating history of how and why this peculiar practice of decorating the dead came to be. Please take your favorite seat in The Reading Room, and let's begin!
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Right this way, Dear Guest! What if we told you that tonight, we're going to be doing a little spelunking or cave-dwelling? And not just so we can pet the bats, but because it is the birthplace of a very famous WITCH: Mother Shipton, "The Yorkshire Prophetess." Ms. Merrick will take you from her humble cave birth, through her eerily dramatic predictions, and finally the close of her life... and, she'll tell you how she lives on in a place that thousands of people visit each year. You'll love the haunting story of Mother Shipton!
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Greetings, Dear Guest! In tonight's dire reading, we will reminisce about the many splendid ways people used to kick the bucket... or uh... pass away. There was once so much unpredictable variety! Folks used to be forced to meet their maker by fickle fairies, chancy chickens, and even wily wallpaper! Please curl up in your favorite spot and join us as we visit yesteryear and fondly recall many of the Bygone Ways to Bite the Dust!-- Oh! And we have a famous surprise guest to greet you! (A live one) See if you recognize him!
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Welcome, Dear Guests! Back by popular demand, an art special! This wicked reading will feature 3 hotter than Hades paintings starring His High Hotness: The Devil! Each fiery work of fine art portrays Big D in a distinctly different style, from mild to wild! There's sure to be something to suit everyone's taste. Please make your selections from The Hospitality Tray and cozy up by the fireplace for tonight's... burnt offerings!
(If you would like to search for the images of the paintings as you listen- which we highly recommend- The paintings featured are:
“Fallen Angel” by Alexandre Cabanel
“St. Augustine & The Devil” by Michael Pacher
“Mephisto” by Eduard von Grutzner
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Gather ye, Witches, for this Halfway to Halloween Celebration!! April 30th is Walpurgisnacht, Walpurgis Night, or WITCH'S NIGHT! A Devil's delight like no other! -- With a centuries-old dead nun included that only helps to stoke the fire and fan the flames! If you didn't know before that there 2 wild nights for the wicked each year, NOW YOU DO! Please take your seats!
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Welcome back to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Oh how we've missed you! And what a treat you're in for this evening! I am so pleased and proud to be telling you the oddly touching Tale of Our Natasha Boomslang, complete with new characters for you to meet, as well as old friends for you to greet! There will be no spoilers about coilers here, so slither into your favorite cozy corner or curl up by the fire with a wolf pup as we begin at the beginning... for the most part. And yes! There are goodies on The Hospitality Tray... prepared by the demons. Natasha has been given the night off in her honor.
Love, Miranda
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The Midnight Library is pleased to introduce Guide to the Unknown: A podcast for horror fans and the paranormal-curious.
Why are the gates to The Midnight Library closed? Will they reopen? If so, when?! Why can I still taste the last thing I ate from The Hospitality Tray? Most of these questions will happily be answered in this short message from your Heavenly Host: Miranda Merrick (Besides, who else would tell you the truth?)
Tonight, Dear Guest, we have a topic of great interest to anyone who has skin! So, please make yourself at home in The Reading Room as your appealing host, Ms. Merrick tells you the soothing story of those found sporting the world's earliest and most exotic tattoos. Early humans seemed to know the magical power of embedding ink deeply into their skin. Now, you'll know, too. Welcome to The Midnight Library.
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Walk this way, Dear Guests- Tonight's engrossing tale is the key to the history of graves and the silent language of tombstone symbols. The dead have much to teach us about being buried for thousands of years, and what we choose to engrave on their headstones, speaks volumes to those who know how to interpret these "silent as the grave" images. Grab a few tombstone cookies off The Hospitality Tray and make yourself at home! Welcome to The Midnight Library.
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Welcome in, Dear Guest! We insist that you enjoy a cup of Midnight Library Blend Tea... And let our Host, Miranda, tell you what your future will be. Tonight, we unfurl a topic in The Reading Room that many have been anxiously waiting for -Tasseomancy! The history and art of predicting the future by the reading of tea leaves. How did the magically comforting drink of tea come to be part of the supernatural world of prophecy? We knew you were going to ask that! Cozy up with your cup, and we'll tell you...
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Let us ask you a question, Dear Guest-- Have you ever discovered that a friend has had a secret prosthetic body part? (not like that) An artificial arm, leg, or maybe teeth that were so cleverly made that you never even noticed it? Well, there's no chance of that with the ancient prosthetics Ms. Merrick is going to tell you about tonight! These past times orthopedics would have stuck out like a peg leg! Find out about our ancestor's creative replacement body parts in tonight's darkly entertaining reading. Please take your seats!
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There once was an island as sure as can be, far and away upon the sea... Welcome, Dear Guests! Batten down the hatches and stow your goods! Tonight we search for the mysterious and storied Island of Hy Brasil! There and then not, the strangely inhabited island was rumored to be the home of a wizard, masterful monks, fairies, ghosts, and even a hidden-from-the-eyes-of-humans city of advanced beings. Witnessed and visited by some, Hy Brasil may just surface again in the future... Please take your seats below deck!
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies! This evening our reading is in honor of a very special... lady, (who's definitely not related to your wholesome host, Miranda Merrick)-- The One, The Only, Baba Yaga. She is rumored to be an ogre, a witch, a crone, a goddess... and perhaps even more than one being all rolled into one! Will she harm you when she greets you; offer you gifts, or decide to eat you? We'll just have to see... Dear Guest, please welcome, Baba Yaga
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Greetings Spooky Lovelies & Creepy Kitties!!
Step lightly, right this way, Dear Guest-- and bring your feline friends for this evening's tale on BLACK CATS!! From rat catcher to revered deity; from loving pet to witch's shifty sidekick. Black cats are the famed harbingers of doom... and sometimes The Devil in the room! The cat certainly does NOT have Ms. Merrick's tongue, so don't pussy-foot around! Please take your seat for this kitty cat treat! Oh! And Happy Halloween!
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There's a rumor in The Village that The Midnight Library holds secret, exclusive parties, and that only certain people ever get invited. If you believe such things, you can only hope that you might be on the guest list. Or, hope that you're not! Some believe that such strange goings-on is just the stuff of dreams... or nightmares. In any case, we hope you get exactly what you should be careful of wishing for... Welcome to The Midnight Library Masked Ball!
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Now that it's just you and I... alone, let me ask you a question, won't you, my dear guest? Do you keep any secrets? I'm afraid I'm about to break your heart with my story about the secret of this lovely old painting. You don't think I can? You don't think this witch is wicked enough to do it? Alright... We'll just let Natasha pour the tea... and I'll tell you the secret that was never meant to be told... or maybe it was. This is the story of The Angelus -- I read somewhere that "you have to keep breaking your heart until it opens" Love, Miranda
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Step Lightly Right This Way, Dear Guests! The Hospitality Tray is brimming with tombstone-shaped biscuits! (just check them for wolf fur) Tonight Ms. Merrick will take you on a moonlit tour of some twisted tales of old tombstones and what lies beneath them! She has lost graves, cursed graves, and witch graves to entice you! And after the reading, we're all going outside for a little tour of The Library's private Chauncey Graveyard! You'll be fine. Everything will be just... fine...
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Welcome Aboard, Dear Guest! You'll probably never get any closer to the Island of Poveglia than you are to it this very moment... and trust us, that's probably for the best. So, wipe your feet, see if anything looks tempting to you on The Hospitality Tray, and curl up in your favorite spot in The Reading Room! Ms. Merrick will tell you all about the beautiful, haunted & forbidden: Povegelia, "Island of Ghosts"
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Welcome, Dear Guest! Please find your favorite spot in The Reading Room as we gather to gaze upon what some have considered to be forbidden subjects for artists and the human eye: WITCHES IN ART! See for yourself what several artists have dared cast onto their canvases as your host describes for you the rich, enchanting, and other-worldly life of witches captured in these magical paintings! If you would like to look the paintings up in advance, which is highly recommended, the paintings discussed will be: "The Magic Circle" by John William Waterhouse, "Witches Sabbath" by Francisco Goya, "Witches Going to Their Sabbath" by Luis Falero, and "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch. We promise you will be delighted by all of these unusual paintings that are the subject of tonight's unusual reading.
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Please find yourself the most comforting spot in The Reading Room this evening, My Dear Guest, and cuddle up warm with a wolf pup as we hear the forlorn tale of those who endured troubled times and terrible journeys onboard the dreaded "coffin ships"-- as well as those who sadly, did not survive. The people in this reading will be given the utmost respect. The accounts are true, and the reading carries a "heartbreak" warning due to its intense sadness and few graphic facts.
There are, however, excellent examples of human beings as role models, both horrific and nearly perfect. It's likely to be one of the only more serious readings we shall ever have. I thank you for attending. Yours Very Sincerely with Love, Miranda Merrick
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Well, Dear Guest, when was the last time you added a truly interesting rock to your collection? Tonight, Ms. Merrick will soon have you hunting for your very own Hag Stone! Once she tells you of all the magical might these "holy stones" are historically said to carry with them; the fun & mayhem they can make and prevent- well, we predict you'll end up bewitched by the story and the stone. Please choose your favorite spot in The Reading Room as The Midnight Library "rocks" your world.
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Welcome, Dear Guest! If you've been feeling a little under the weather- the cure is "dead ahead!" Just saunter over to our Hospitality Tray where Bob's your Uncle AND your medicine! Tonight, your Divine Hostess is more than a little pleased to fill you in on how your forebearers were munching on the dead to try to live longer themselves! BONUS! There are also 2 Spirit Board messages to be read out from Stefan Strangeways! (Please be advised--The Midnight Library & Miranda Merrick are not responsible for these messages, they are merely the transmitters of them. So there.
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Welcome Spooky Lovelies, we advise you to watch where you step on the grounds this evening, Dear Guest, and we politely ask that you not inadvertently carry in any muck your shoes may have gathered as you find your way to your seat in the Reading Room. You’ll find mini hay bales & sugar cubes on the Hospitality Tray… and a healthy dose of cautionary warnings and old-timey tales of dark horses! Please, Hold Your Horses, as we meet some delightfully-devilish demon steeds… and - a mysterious stranger…
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The sweet scent of cotton candy drifts along in the warm evening air… soft thunder can be heard far off in the fading glow of a perfect evening… The Festival in Phantom Forest is one of a kind, immersive event meant to be a unique journey of the mind for guests of The Midnight Library. For this reason, it is greatly advised that in order for the listener to fully experience their environment- a quiet atmosphere and the use of quality headphones or earbuds- is highly recommended. Admission is free, and you may want to bring a jacket.
Tonight as Mr. Darling slumbers in his den, Miranda shares the answers to some of The Midnight Library's most dedicated fans, its patrons. This rugged group of daring individuals has Miranda's undivided attention. Get a private peek into her ... mostly direct answers to their most burning questions: Can Irma control our dreams? How are the books in the library organized? Are there any mythological guardians in the library or upcoming readings about them? And who is the proprietor of The Broom & Fang Pub? These curious questions and more are answered for you tonight. Buckle in.
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Something seems a little off in The Midnight Library… No, no more off than usual… Welcome, Dear Guests! Tonight, enjoy an especially weird treat as Irma escorts you to The Reading Room and your Divine Host, Miranda Merrick, presents a tour of all of the fine products and unique services offered to you from this season’s splendid sponsors: The Broom & Fang Pub, Grimm’s Grocers, The League of Lady Gravediggers, plus several one-of-a-kind offers that only The Midnight Library can provide! … safely, of course
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Step right this way, Dear Guest! No, not that way…. this way! Join us in our other Reading Room tonight as we tour the house of Winchester and the heart of Sarah Winchester. How did a lone woman with no architectural knowledge command the building of such an astounding and confounding mansion- and WHY? Join us in the 24,000 sq. ft. house as we try to unravel it’s baffling way into being! DISCLAIMER: Any similarities between Winchester House and The Midnight Library are strictly coincidental -and probably a figment of your disturbed imagination. Welcome to Winchester House.
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It’s the 50th Reading Celebration, Dear Guests!! Brought to you LIVE (relatively) from The Broom & Fang Pub! Give the bouncer the password, step inside, jump over the snakepit and join us in a cozy corner as Miranda Merrick, Mr. Darling, Irma, and The Lormen spend a daring evening of delightful storytelling, unique cuisine, swanky music, and some questionable happenings for which there will be no answers. We believe there’s even a chance you’ll survive and perhaps even remember this nite out for a long time. Maybe.
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Welcome to The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Why doesn’t anyone want to sit beside Mr. Cutlass, our totally just-for-show, prop guillotine?? Oh well. Please find a comfy spot and pull the blankets up tight around your chilly neck because tonight our heart-stopping topic is all about BEHEADINGS! When did they start? How were they improved? Why were they popular? Who tried to speak after they were beheaded? And why are they a hot topic in more ways than one in The Midnight Library? Head right this way!
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What if... someone thoughtfully awoke an angry, vicious spirit from its cozy slumber… and it was waiting to meet YOU? Well then, perhaps you’d better hurry along to The Reading Room to mingle with George “Bloody” Mackenzie fresh from his Black Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirkyard! It’s not all terror, though. There’s also fire, an explosion, plague pits, Harry Potter connections, and one Good Boy! (No, not Mr. Darling) Come, Dear Guest, and tiptoe through the tombstones with us!
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Step right this way, Dear Guest! A magical feast for the ears has been prepared for you this evening. We want to tempt you with magic mushrooms-not like that. Well...maybe. Tonight we delve into the earthy and mysterious world of fabulous fungi. Learn to tell tasty from toxic...hopefully, as Ms. Merrick has collected a fine selection of mushroom lore and toadstool tales for you to devour! Well of course they’re on The Hospitality Tray, Silly!
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The guests are all settled and filled with dread, while Visions of Vampires dance in their heads! Join us tonight as your haunting host, Miranda Merrick leads you astray to meet some “blood enthusiasts” of olden times. We’ll find some of the first famous vampires and hear how they were stopped, then we’ll weigh up our options for joining a nice, friendly blood-drinking cult. Such a full evening… Our cup runneth over. Welcome, Dear Guest!
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You know the legend he created. Tonight, our reading will tell you just how eerily all of the spooky pieces of Bram Stoker’s life fell precisely into place so that he could give the world--DRACULA! Stoker had the right illness, the right grim mother, friends, books, and even the right nightmare that contributed to the making of the perfect literary monster, Count Dracula. So, find your favorite spot in The Reading Room and cuddle up with a wolf pup because we are Stoked for Stoker!
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Welcome back, Dear Guests, to The Midnight Library. Tonight, your host, Miranda, will introduce you to The Famous Fox Sisters! Three wily women who took The Modern Spiritualist Movement by storm and left many a ghost in their wake. From a haunted old farmhouse, mysterious coded raps from another realm tapped out messages that put the women in the spotlight to perform their supernatural craft, driving throngs of people to pay them to contact their dearly departed loved ones. Please take your seat and meet: The Foxy Fox Sisters
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Your journey to reach The Midnight Library is narrated in ASMR fashion by your humble host: Miranda Merrick. Who will you meet on your walk?
You’ve gotten in your car and driven to the edge of the village. The main road has narrowed. Forests, pastureland, and old farms dot the dimming distance. Whatever life has had to offer you, whatever reality has forced you to of late- You’re looking for something different; a mood, a setting,... the warmth and chill ...of beings of a different nature. You turn onto a nameless, lonely old road, marked only by a small, wooden sign that illuminates when your headlights catch it. Its deeply carved script reads: THIS WAY TO THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY
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Well, Dear Guest, how do you feel about getting a little dirty? (Not like that!) Join us tonight! - as we slip into the slime with Bog Bodies!! How old are they? How did they all get into the bogs in the first place? What kind of fashion sense did they have? What kind of tea do they prefer? Visit The Reading Room and hear your Host, Miranda Merrick, get down and dirty with: A Bevy of Bog Bodies (No bog bodies will be harmed, molested, or bathed during this reading...probably.)
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So, you’ve got a little demon infestation. Who ya gonna call? More demons, of course! Carefully make your way to The Reading Room, Dear Guests, as tonight Ms. Merrick holds court in the case of: DEMON Vs. DEMON. Oh and there’s cake! Join us for tonight’s reading as we go down, down, down where the demons dwell! Isn’t that a Hell of a thing?
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Welcome to tonight’s reading, Dear Guests! We believe you’ll find the subject to be quite disarming… Granted the topic is a daunting one, but we are not defeated…
We’re determined to single-handedly tell you everything about… amputations. We promise not to cut anything short. So, get yourself together and join us in The Reading Room for, The Amputation Proclamation.
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What if Miranda ever left The Midnight Library? What if she showed up on your doorstep?! This is the fate that’s befallen The Loremen (Now to be referred to as “Those poor Loremen”) Don’t worry, she’s brought her Holiday Snakes and the story of “The Ghost of Harry Main”- Join us as Our Ms. Merrick & Mr. Darling make a surprise visit to stay the night with Mr. James Shakeshaft & Mr. Alasdair Beckett-King.
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It’s just as terrifying as it sounds. Tonight in a strange twist of fate, you find yourself alone with your favorite mysterious host for an intimate chat in which she answers the curious questions submitted by her trusty patrons. A less guarded, more candid, but always enigmatic Miranda will tell you the answers to some of The Midnight Library’s most asked questions. How did Miranda meet Mr. Darling? What would she teach at Hogwarts? Plus, a true Ouija Board story, actual book recommendations, and a strange confession... What are you just dying to know?
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You’ve been hopeful. You’ve been curious, patient, and vigilant. Tonight is your night. The Wendigo, in all of their incarnations, are assembled here in The Midnight Library. They are as anxious to meet you as you are to meet them. Take a seat by the fire or snuggle up with a wolf pup for protection. It’s about to get cold, dark, and oh so dreary. Hooray!!! Welcome, Dear Guests.
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There’s going to be a DANCE, Spooky Lovelies!! And you’re ALL invited! And you’ll show up...whether you want to or not. No one gets to sit this one out. This is The Danse Macabre and Our Ms. Merrick will tell you the story of it in history, art, music, and of course, dance. So, get your sad rags on, polish up your black dancing shoes, and tiptoe through the tombstones with us!
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Welcome back, Spooky Lovelies! Tonight Our Ms. Merrick has a dark & devious tale of the very first handmade beings! From The Golem to The Mechanical Turk, she’ll tell you all about how they work… or seem to. Even Our Friend, Mr. Poe has a part in this peculiar tale! And be sure to see The Midnight Library’s Own Glass Case Gypsy, Maria, whilst you visit, and have your...misfortune told.
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Step right this way Dear Guest, over the threshold, on your RIGHT foot. We wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to you...not here, not in The Midnight Library. As luck would have it, tonight Ms. Miranda will hold you spellbound with tales of Superstition! From Evil Eyes to shattered mirrors, let us help you turn your luck!
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Welcome to The Midnight Library Dear Guest! Won’t you come in for a little drink as you enjoy tonight’s reading? We’re going to discuss art and passion, specifically those with a passion for the art of poisoning! We’re going to visit the good ol’ days when you could slip someone a little something...to help them rest...forever! Don’t worry if the room spins a little, our company is...inTOXICating
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‘Tis the season of your folly! You’ve arrived at The Midnight Library just as were hosting some very special beardy weirdies! Join us as we welcome Krampus and a few of his relatives for a joyous (in our opinion!) telling of his brutal kind and their traditions! We Wish You a Merry Krampus!!
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Welcome, Dear Guests! We knew you’d be visiting this fine dreary night! We also predicted long ago that we were bound to tell you the tale of 3 distinctly different people who seemed destined to meet the end that fate had always had in mind for them. Why...it’s almost as though they had no choice in the matter… like you ...turning up here
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Step right this way, Dear Guest! Just be sure to mind that open grave…
Tonight we take a little trip back in time to meet a one-of-a-kind woman: Marie Laveau, The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. We’ll learn of her magical life and times and then arrive...safely at her grave. Come... tiptoe through the tombstones...with us
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We understand. These are desperate times. But we caringly caution you…that you may not want to stoop so low that you let your soul go! Let us entertain you in the safety of The Midnight Library Reading Room, as we learn of those who struck the ultimate deal...with The Devil.
(No devils were harmed in the making of this story)
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Happy Halloween, Spooky Lovelies! Tonight’s reading in The Midnight Library is all about Our Friend, Jack! Mr. Jack O’Lantern, if you will. Just where did he come from and why are we all so very fond of him? Hear all about his glowing personality tonight! We can hardly wait to get carving…
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Your favorite spooky library reopens just in time for the Spooky Season! And YOU have a front-row seat by the fire while your haunting host, Ms. Miranda Merrick tells you all about Ancient Books & Their Curses! (After all, she would know) And just when you’ve relaxed as you listen…then, the torture begins.
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What has six arms, six legs, two beards, and a witch hat?? A CROSSOVER EPISODE! - between The Midnight Library & The Loremen Podcast!! You’re invited to witness the weird as our own Miranda Merrick holds captive...er...captivates England’s own Alasdair Beckett-King and James Shakeshaft with a water-logged tale of Great Lakes Sea Monsters! Put on your life-jacket and jump right in! The water's...fine
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It goes without saying that although The Midnight Library is full of rare books, we may or may not be in possession of those bound with human skin. We ARE, however, excited to tell you all about these skin-laden tomes. How they were made, where you can find them, who they were. We’ve got you covered!
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Tonight we take flight to a far off enchanted place, full of historic lore and ghosts! Join us as we fly overhead and wander the halls of the mysterious Stirling Castle, where the famed Green Lady will no doubt make an appearance. Over 900 years old and said to host 1,000 ghosts, this is just the change of scenery we’re all in need of!
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Gather ‘round and take your seat! Tonight we tell you the tale of a 900-year-old curse that remains active to this day! We, at the library, are ready to reveal the proof of it’s punishing powers for all to hear! Our story begins when Lady Mabella Tichborne made up her mind that her will would be carried out long after her death. Her wild words created a curse that caused generations of the family to carry out her deathbed wish. A wish they obey to the letter, even now.
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Magic is afoot, Dear Guests! It’s the BEST kind of magic, too! What do I mean by best? Well, who wouldn’t like their housework magically done each night, help with their farm, and even their children looked after by durable little fairy folk? But do beware, as we learn in a vivid way that these helpful beings have an unpredictable side. Join us in The Midnight Library tonight as we behold the Kobolds!
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Are you looking for something simple to shift your luck? Perhaps something that will protect you from unseen forces and the harmful wishes of others? Something inexpensive? If you’re willing to part with your bodily castoffs and a few household items, you may already be in luck! Tonight in The Midnight Library we peer inside Witch Bottles, and what we find will amaze you!
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Step right this way, everyone! Especially you animal lovers and in particular, you dog lovers in the crowd. Our good boy Black Shuck is the topic of our attention tonight. Find out how this legendary dog has left his mark on humanity in more ways than one, and in hundreds of locations. Make way as we call, “Here Black Shuck!”
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It’s probably best that you didn’t find your way in the dark to The Midnight Library’s grotto to meet our Emerald Jim. In fact, please don’t worry at all, as we’re just as pleased to introduce you to several other Green Men for your bountiful delight. He’s come from long ago and many ages past to take root in the hearts of us all. Tonight, we Meet the Green Man.Visit our website for this episode: https://www.midnightlibrarypod.com/episodes/season-2-episode-07-meet-the-green-man
Ahhh it’s so easy to remember to live, but in times long ago, people were compelled to remember their impending doom. Charming. Let’s dig in to this grim fascination, to find out just why they wanted a constant reminder of their life’s termination! Join us as Ms. Merrick kindly dishes out the dirt on Memento Mori.Visit our website for this episode: https://www.midnightlibrarypod.com/season-3-episode-06-memento-mori
You can tell us, are you triskaidekaphobic? Tonight at The Midnight Library, we’ll either reaffirm your deepest fears of the number 13- or help you ditch your worries altogether. It could go either way, really. The only thing we truly advise, is for you not to count our crows...
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Picture this: You have parked at the end of the paved road out of the Village, and trudged up the plank-laden path that leads to the darkened woods. You’ve followed the line of Hemlocks to the surrounding fields that edge the gardens of The Midnight Library, alone. In a moment of near-silence, you ask yourself what IS that far off sound of weeping you’ve heard all along…
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You may already know that The Midnight Library is famous for always having magic at hand-- but you may not know that for centuries it was believed magic could be in anyone’s hand… once they were dead. Tonight, we will tell you how to shake hands with fate and put the power in your hands, that is- IF you have the stomach for it. The dark tale of The Hand of Glory awaits your attention...and perhaps a deal you can’t pass up. What are you waiting for? Let’s shake on it.
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Believe it or not dear guests, we love a good costume party here in The Midnight Library! How else are you going to get to dance with that cutie that won't normally give you a second look? But there's one mask with the sole purpose of showing you who you really are; your DEATH MASK. We have an impressive list, from the dearly beheaded to the starved artist to tell you about, plus one mask that you, yourself, may have shared a kiss with...
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**Midnight offerings!! Make that Midnight Library offerings. Listen closely, and you shall hear of mysterious things, for you to hold dear. There are emblems, and bookmarks, and membership cards; there's spooky old music with the warmest regards.
The Midnight Library is proud to announce the opening of our Patreon page, where everyone gets a perk (or several!) And, the offer of our magical theme music is now available as your very own eerie ringtone! (The Midnight Library is not responsible for any bewitching effect the music will cause...uh...*may cause)*
https://www.patreon.com/MidnightLibrary
Welcome back, Dear Guests! - Goddess Tree, Witch Tree, Bearer of a Gift Tree; Tonight we gather to learn what ancient magical powers can be found in a Rowan tree. Infused with myths, imbued with luck, and sacred to this day, the Rowan tree may be just the thing to bring joy to your garden, or it may even save your life!
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Your favorite spooky librarian returns with sunny news about Season 2 in The Midnight Library. Ms. Miranda Merrick, along with her faithful companion Mr. Darling, tell of the exciting plans for more readings to be held in the upcoming season, as well as a renovated reading room to hold more lovely guests. Join them to hear the most deliciously dreary tales in their unique atmosphere, where almost all of you will make it back safely!
St. Louis star radio host, Dave Glover visits The Midnight Library ALL ALONE! But of course, YOU are invited too! Buckle in as your mysterious host, Miranda Merrick prepares Dave for The Return of Christmas Spirits. He’ll...most likely..be..fine
In your final visit to The Midnight Library of the season, since we now count so many among you as our friends… we thought we might impart to you some rare and useful, magical knowledge. We’re going to tell you all about the powerful Runic alphabet. What you do with it after that is up to you… but we’ll know, so just keep that in mind...friend.
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We have something for you tonight that we at The Midnight Library believe you’ve been wanting, perhaps without even being aware you were missing it.
We believe life, in general, would be immeasurably better if we all knew a Wizard. Listen while we make real for you the life and times of The Wizard of the North, Michael Scot.
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Welcome to The Midnight Library’s Garden Chat, only we have way more interesting things to discuss besides your Aunt Fanny’s tomatoes. In fact, if you’re bored with Aunt Fanny or anyone else… we may have a solution for you...Tonight’s reading is all about the Poison Garden of Alnwick Castle.
Some of the world’s most deadly plants await your attention, some may even be in your own backyard.
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Dogs have a special place in our tiny hearts here at The Midnight Library.
We’re fond of them as a species and we feel a bond with their... ancestry. It took a little digging on our part, but we’re so pleased to share with you the little-known history of The Dog-Headed Men. So come, sit, and stay as we have for you a dog show like no other. Good boy!
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The majority of people share their homes with a cat at some time in their lives, but some people may share their home with a cat and not even know it. Tonight in The Midnight Library we tell you the tale of some powerful pussycats and how they came to be so popular and yet remain a mystery. Listen closely and you’ll understand more than you can imagine…
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Feeling a little uneasy? Good. We’re sure we can make you feel better with a dolly and a story. Your Midnight Library host, Miranda Merrick, cannot wait to tell you all about Curse Poppets this fine evening. Magically powerful little dolls that just might be strong enough to spin the world your way… or our way, which, let’s face it, is probably more likely.
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Welcome back, Dear Guests, to The Midnight Library where to lull you into a sense of trust, we thought you might like to meet some Gargoyles. How did these ancient stone creatures come to be perched above our heads and follow us into modern times? Hear the illustrious story of their fiery birth, surprising talents, and ambivalent nature. (If you’re new to The Midnight Library, we suggest you keep your wits about you)
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The Astonishing Legends podcast is proud to invite you to The Midnight Library, -Not just a show, but a place you can go-. For your listening pleasure, tonight’s reading will be about The Paris Catacombs. Once you’re inside, your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling will do everything in their power to make you believe that you’re safe, so you can relax and hear the fascinating story of how 6 million skeletons made their way beneath the streets of Paris.
(The Midnight Library cannot be held responsible for those who choose to visit of their own free will)
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