Two Lost Tales of Old Cambridge - Read by Christopher Halton
Haunted Tales of Darkness - Read by Chris Halton
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Two rarely encountered supernatural tales from the literary world of old Cambridge, rescued from obscurity and brought together once more.
THE STONE COFFIN
By “B.”
AN OLD MS.
Anonymous
Stories like these appeared in university and literary circles during the great flowering of the English ghost story, but many later slipped from view and have remained virtually unknown to modern readers.
🌙 A Story for the Quiet Hours
Many listeners tell me that the calm, measured style of these readings helps them relax, unwind — and sometimes drift off to sleep. So whether you're listening closely to every word or allowing the story to accompany you into the quiet hours of the night, you're very welcome here.
If you do fall asleep, don't worry — the ghosts will still be waiting for you when you return.
Read by Christopher Halton for Haunted Tales of Darkness.
0:09 - Short intro video
0:18 - Introduction
1:17 - Main Story - The Stone Coffin
16:44 - Main Story - An Old MS
27:27 - Both Stories Epilogue and the identity of `B`
If you would like to help support future work, you can now support the channel directly via Patreon. Your support is important to my continued existence.
Patreon: ChrisHalton
If you enjoy classic ghost stories, forgotten supernatural fiction and tales in the tradition of M. R. James, please consider subscribing and joining me for further journeys into the shadows.
Thank you for listening, and good night.
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Two Lost Tales of Old Cambridge - Read by Christopher Halton
Haunted Tales of Darkness - Read by Chris Halton
4,920 views
Two rarely encountered supernatural tales from the literary world of old Cambridge, rescued from obscurity and brought together once more.
THE STONE COFFIN
By “B.”
AN OLD MS.
Anonymous
Stories like these appeared in university and literary circles during the great flowering of the English ghost story, but many later slipped from view and have remained virtually unknown to modern readers.
🌙 A Story for the Quiet Hours
Many listeners tell me that the calm, measured style of these readings helps them relax, unwind — and sometimes drift off to sleep. So whether you're listening closely to every word or allowing the story to accompany you into the quiet hours of the night, you're very welcome here.
If you do fall asleep, don't worry — the ghosts will still be waiting for you when you return.
Read by Christopher Halton for Haunted Tales of Darkness.
0:09 - Short intro video
0:18 - Introduction
1:17 - Main Story - The Stone Coffin
16:44 - Main Story - An Old MS
27:27 - Both Stories Epilogue and the identity of `B`
If you would like to help support future work, you can now support the channel directly via Patreon. Your support is important to my continued existence.
Patreon: ChrisHalton
If you enjoy classic ghost stories, forgotten supernatural fiction and tales in the tradition of M. R. James, please consider subscribing and joining me for further journeys into the shadows.
Thank you for listening, and good night.