Episode 16 · 133 min · Short Ghost and Horror Stories Collection

Horror Stories - Ada Buisson

Published Jul 22, 2026by VariousHorror

One candle for every story

  1. 1. Celia and the Ghost - told, candle out
  2. 2. The Haunted Shanty - told, candle out
  3. 3. Perdita - told, candle out
  4. 4. Across The Threshold - told, candle out
  5. 5. The Terrible Old Man - told, candle out
  6. 6. The Manikin - told, candle out
  7. 7. The Tell-tale Heart - told, candle out
  8. 8. Haunted Houses - Castel a Mare - told, candle out
  9. 9. The Fearsom Touch of Death - told, candle out
  10. 10. A Resumed Identity - told, candle out
  11. 11. The Marmoset - told, candle out
  12. 12. 7B Coney Court - told, candle out
  13. 13. The Man Who Wanted To Be Safe - told, candle out
  14. 14. The Lurking Fear - told, candle out
  15. 15. Soul Catcher - told, candle out
  16. 16. Horror Stories - Ada Buisson - being told, candle burning
  17. 17. Short Ghost and Horror Collection 024 - Various - still to tell, candle lit
  18. 18. Short Stories Household Words 1854-58 - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - still to tell, candle lit
  19. 19. Arabic Hidden Words - Baha'u'llah - still to tell, candle lit

Story 16 of 19. 15 told, 3 still waiting.

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"Horror Stories" by Ada Buisson, a Victorian novelist, presents a haunting collection of three chilling tales originally published in the journal Belgravia between 1867 and 1869. These stories delve into the darker aspects of human nature and the eerie undercurrents of society, themes that resonate with contemporary readers grappling with fear, morality, and the unknown. Buisson's exploration of horror serves as a timeless reminder of the fragility of sanity and the lurking shadows within our everyday lives. As the characters confront their deepest fears, listeners are drawn into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the psychological, making these narratives not only enduring but also relevant in their portrayal of human vulnerability. This collection invites audiences to reflect on the nature of fear and the complexities of the human psyche, ensuring that Buisson's work remains a compelling listen for those intrigued by the macabre.

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