Between Two Tombstones – Audio Podcast
- Season One, Episode 0 – The fear rises on October 28, 2024. As the shadows close in, escape becomes impossible.
- Season One, Episode 1 – The horrors unfold on November 4, 2024. Once the abyss opens, no soul can be saved.
- Succumb to the dread every Monday—if you can bear to return. But beware, the deeper you go, the harder it is to escape.
- Season One drags you into the abyss of Psychological Horror and Madness—where reality crumbles, sanity fades, and fear takes over.
- Each season spirals through 10 episodes of increasing horror, starting with a sinister Episode 0 that opens the door to your worst nightmares.
- Unearth haunting tales from the masters of horror, where the dead whisper and shadows come alive. Here, nightmares aren’t just imagined—they awaken.
Dare to descend into the graveyard of forgotten nightmares with Between Two Tombstones, where darkness reigns, and the restless dead stir.
Hosted by the enigmatic and unnervingly charming Mortimer Graves (photo further below), each episode exhumes the sinister tales of classic horror masters whose works have haunted readers for generations.
From the fevered minds of Ambrose Bierce, Algernon Blackwood, Robert W. Chambers, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, M.R. James, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Edith Wharton, these chilling stories rise again, ready to grip your soul in terror.
With Mortimer’s darkly witty—and eerily knowing—commentary, you are guided into the shadows, but beware: the heart of each episode lies in the spine-chilling dramatic readings by voice actor Grant Wuellner. His vivid narrations will drag you into a world where every creak signals lurking doom, every whisper hides an unspeakable secret, and every shadow conceals horrors waiting to devour you.
Do you dare to listen? The dead are waiting.
Profiles of the Masters Behind the Horror (as whispered above)
Ambrose Bierce – (1842 – disappeared in 1914)
- Known for his sharp wit and dark tales, Bierce’s most famous work, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, is a haunting exploration of death and reality. His short stories often end with grim twists and reveal the fragility of life.
- Born in Meigs County, Ohio, USA. Lived in various parts of the USA, particularly in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. He disappeared in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.
Algernon Blackwood – (1869 – 1951)
- Blackwood’s stories, including The Willows and The Wendigo, masterfully evoke the terror of the unknown, often exploring the eerie forces of nature and the supernatural. He is praised for his unique blend of spirituality and horror.
- Born in London, England, he spent time living in Canada and New York City, USA, before returning to England.
Robert W. Chambers – (1865 – 1933)
- Chambers is best known for The King in Yellow, a collection of stories that blend horror, fantasy, and madness. His mysterious and eerie tales influenced later writers like Lovecraft in exploring themes of forbidden knowledge and insanity.
- Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and lived mostly in New York City and Broadalbin, New York.
J. Sheridan Le Fanu – (1814 – 1873)
- Fanu is a master of Gothic horror and ghost stories, with Carmilla, a tale of a female vampire, standing out as a predecessor to Dracula. His work creates a claustrophobic, dread-filled atmosphere, perfect for supernatural tales.
- Born and lived in Dublin, Ireland. He spent most of his life in Ireland.
M.R. James – (1862 – 1936)
- Widely regarded as one of the finest ghost story writers, James’ tales like Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad are subtle and deeply unsettling, relying on suggestion and eerie atmospheres to evoke fear.
- Born in Goodnestone, Kent, England. He lived in Suffolk and Cambridge, England, spending much of his life as an academic at Cambridge University and Eton College.
H.P. Lovecraft – (1890 – 1937)
- Known for his cosmic horror, Lovecraft’s stories like The Call of Cthulhu introduced readers to terrifying, ancient beings beyond human comprehension. His mythos of otherworldly dread continues to influence horror fiction and popular culture.
- Born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, where he spent most of his life, with brief periods in New York City.
Edgar Allan Poe – (1809 – 1849)
- The undisputed master of Gothic horror, Poe’s works, such as The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher, delve into madness, death, and the supernatural. His tales of psychological horror and vivid imagery have left a lasting legacy.
- Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and lived in various cities including Richmond, Virginia, Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Mary Shelley – (1797 – 1851)
- Shelley, author of Frankenstein, is a pioneer of horror and science fiction. Her exploration of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the monstrosities of human nature remains iconic in literary and film adaptations.
- Born in London, England. She traveled widely, spending time in Italy and Switzerland, but lived primarily in England.
Bram Stoker – (1847 – 1912)
- Best known for Dracula, Stoker’s tale of the world’s most famous vampire helped cement the vampire genre in horror. His dark, atmospheric storytelling weaves themes of fear, power, and eternal life.
- Born in Dublin, Ireland, and later lived in London, England, where he worked as a manager of the Lyceum Theatre.
Edith Wharton – (1862 – 1937)
- Though better known for her social novels, Wharton’s ghost stories, such as Afterward, are chilling and psychologically complex. Her haunted tales explore the darker aspects of human relationships and morality, delivering eerie and thought-provoking experiences.
- Born in New York City, USA, and lived in Newport, Rhode Island, Paris, and eventually settled in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France.
And, many others as well!
