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Mr Spike’s Bedtime Stories

NewThe Terror of Blue John Gap, by Arthur Conan DoyleNovember 8, 2026 · 46 min
Episodes
91
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monthly
Latest episode
Nov 8, 2026

About the podcast

A monthly series of classic tales to chill the marrow of your bones.

Episodes 91

  1. The Terror of Blue John Gap, by Arthur Conan Doyle

    46 minSeason 2 · Episode 50

    Whilst taking a rest cure in the Derbyshire countryside a young doctor learns first-hand that the local rumours surrounding the disappearance of livestock in the area may not be as implausible as he at first …

    Show notes

    Whilst taking a rest cure in the Derbyshire countryside a young doctor learns first-hand that the local rumours surrounding the disappearance of livestock in the area may not be as implausible as he at first believes.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  2. Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon

    38 minSeason 2 · Episode 49

    Whilst on a sea journey to Italy, an unusal request is made of the narrator by a fellow traveller. Further explanation reveals an unsettling experience this man faced whilst visiting an old friend's estate in …

    Show notes

    Whilst on a sea journey to Italy, an unusal request is made of the narrator by a fellow traveller. Further explanation reveals an unsettling experience this man faced whilst visiting an old friend's estate in the English countryside.

    Certain terms used and attitudes held by characters in this tale are of their time and may not be suitable for all sensibilities. Please listen at your own discretion.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  3. What Was It? by Fitz-James O'Brien

    35 minSeason 2 · Episode 48

    Taking up residence at a supposedly haunted house in New York, the narrator and his friend are visited by a highly mysterious individual whose very nature defies explanation.If you're enjoying these stories …

    Show notes

    Taking up residence at a supposedly haunted house in New York, the narrator and his friend are visited by a highly mysterious individual whose very nature defies explanation.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  4. The Sand Walker, by Fergus Hume

    40 minSeason 2 · Episode 47

    When a travelling salesman looks for accomodation in a remote coastal village, he discovers buried secrets, long harboured resentments, and a mysterious presence on the nearby sand dunes.If you're enjoying …

    Show notes

    When a travelling salesman looks for accomodation in a remote coastal village, he discovers buried secrets, long harboured resentments, and a mysterious presence on the nearby sand dunes.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  5. The Stolen Body, by H.G. Wells

    40 minSeason 2 · Episode 46

    Whilst conducting an experiment into the projection of his image across space, a psychical investigator becomes trapped in the spirit realm when a malign entity steals his body. Can his partner discover the …

    Show notes

    Whilst conducting an experiment into the projection of his image across space, a psychical investigator becomes trapped in the spirit realm when a malign entity steals his body. Can his partner discover the truth in time to save him?

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  6. Branch Line to Benceston, by Sir Andrew Caldecott

    37 minSeason 2 · Episode 45

    A railway enthusiast harbours a bitter resentment towards his business partner. As he ponders this on his train journey his imagination causes him to wonder what would happen if a junction to another line were …

    Show notes

    A railway enthusiast harbours a bitter resentment towards his business partner. As he ponders this on his train journey his imagination causes him to wonder what would happen if a junction to another line were to lead to another reality altogether.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.




  7. The Thing in the Weeds, by William Hope Hodgson

    32 minSeason 2 · Episode 44

    This month's story is a listener request! My thanks to Dr Monkeyface for the suggestion.Far out at sea, the crew of an oceangoing vessel are faced with a mysterious and horrifying foe lurking somewhere in the …

    Show notes

    This month's story is a listener request! My thanks to Dr Monkeyface for the suggestion.

    Far out at sea, the crew of an oceangoing vessel are faced with a mysterious and horrifying foe lurking somewhere in the thick impenetrable mist that surrounds them.

    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  8. The Room in the Tower, by E.F. Benson

    31 minSeason 2 · Episode 43

    Haunted since his youth by a recurring nightmare, a man discovers to his horror that sometimes dreams are more than simply the mind's anticipation of everyday waking routine.If you're enjoying these stories …

    Show notes

    Haunted since his youth by a recurring nightmare, a man discovers to his horror that sometimes dreams are more than simply the mind's anticipation of everyday waking routine.


    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.


    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.



  9. The Call of Cthulhu, by H.P. Lovecraft

    1 h 20 minSeason 2 · Episode 42

    On this, the 5th anniversary of the podcast I read a special, slightly longer story than usual.In H.P. Lovecraft's archetypal tale of cosmic horror, the narrator describes how after finding a number of unusual …

    Show notes

    On this, the 5th anniversary of the podcast I read a special, slightly longer story than usual.

    In H.P. Lovecraft's archetypal tale of cosmic horror, the narrator describes how after finding a number of unusual items in his late uncle's belongings he discovers details of a series of increasingly disturbing events. Further investigation reveals evidence of an ancient horror lying deep beneath the Pacific and the terrible realisation that there are still those in the world that may be affected by its malevolent influence.


    Certain terms used and attitudes held by characters in this tale may not be suitable for all listeners or sensibilities. Please listen at your own discretion.


    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠⁠ and Bluesky ⁠⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠⁠If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.


    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.



  10. The Horror From the Mound, by Robert E. Howard

    46 minSeason 2 · Episode 41

    In this western horror, a young farmer discovers the horrifying reason why his neighbour avoids the hillock on the edge of his land, as its history is reluctantly revealed to him. Certain terms used and …

    Show notes

    In this western horror, a young farmer discovers the horrifying reason why his neighbour avoids the hillock on the edge of his land, as its history is reluctantly revealed to him.

    Certain terms used and attitudes held by characters in this tale may not be suitable for all listeners or sensibilities. Please listen at your own discretion.


    If you're enjoying these stories, why not buy me a nice cup of tea? ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at ⁠https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/⁠ and Bluesky ⁠@grahamwalmsley.bsky.social⁠If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.


    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

  11. The Body Snatcher, by Robert Louis Stevenson

    48 minSeason 2 · Episode 40

    A chance encounter in a country inn reveals the history of two old men with a dark past. Whilst medical students in the city of Edinburgh many years ago the pair were involved in an illicit and grisly trade …

    Show notes

    A chance encounter in a country inn reveals the history of two old men with a dark past. Whilst medical students in the city of Edinburgh many years ago the pair were involved in an illicit and grisly trade that culminated in one terrifying night where the consequences of their actions were visited upon them in a most ghastly fashion.


    If you would like to support the podcast with a small donation, you can do so by visiting ⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Bluesky @grahamwalmsley.bsky.socialIf you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.


  12. Happy New Year!

    2 minSeason 2 · Episode 1Bonus

    A very Happy New Year from the podcast!With the New Year comes a new feature - you can now make a wee donation, large or small or nothing at all, by visiting https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories and …

    Show notes

    A very Happy New Year from the podcast!

    With the New Year comes a new feature - you can now make a wee donation, large or small or nothing at all, by visiting https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories and clicking on the "Donate" button.

    Any and all contributions very gratefully received.

    Thanks to everyone who's either a long-time listener or has just happened upon the podcast. I really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the stories. Onwards and upwards!

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and BlueSky @grahamwalmsley.bsky.social

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.


  13. A Strange Christmas Game, by Charlotte Riddell

    23 minSeason 2 · Episode 39

    After he inherits a country estate from a distant relative, the narrator moves in with his sister, only to discover the sinister truth surrounding the disappearance at Christmas of one of its former occupants …

    Show notes

    After he inherits a country estate from a distant relative, the narrator moves in with his sister, only to discover the sinister truth surrounding the disappearance at Christmas of one of its former occupants.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


  14. The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral, by M.R. James

    37 minSeason 2 · Episode 38

    After he happens upon an old obituary notice our narrator unravels the mysterious and unusual circumstances surrounding the death of a clergyman a century earlier.Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental …

    Show notes

    After he happens upon an old obituary notice our narrator unravels the mysterious and unusual circumstances surrounding the death of a clergyman a century earlier.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .


  15. The Judge's House, by Bram Stoker

    44 minSeason 2 · Episode 37

    In his search for somewhere secluded for his studies, a student happens across what appears to be the perfect location. However the house he chooses has a sinister history which soon threatens his peace and …

    Show notes

    In his search for somewhere secluded for his studies, a student happens across what appears to be the perfect location. However the house he chooses has a sinister history which soon threatens his peace and quiet in the most terrifying manner.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .


  16. The Portent of the Shadow, by E. Nesbit

    26 minSeason 2 · Episode 36

    The housekeeper of a country house relates to a group of party guests the story of the unsettling supernatural events which befell a married couple of her acquaintance many years before. Mr Spike's Bedtime …

    Show notes

    The housekeeper of a country house relates to a group of party guests the story of the unsettling supernatural events which befell a married couple of her acquaintance many years before.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

  17. The Mask, by Robert W. Chambers

    43 minSeason 2 · Episode 35

    A sculptor living in Paris makes a discovery which has unexpected and terrible consequences.Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.Graham is the creator of role …

    Show notes

    A sculptor living in Paris makes a discovery which has unexpected and terrible consequences.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

  18. The Lost Room, by Fitz-James O'Brien

    47 minSeason 2 · Episode 34

    In 'The Lost Room' a man returns from taking the evening air to discover that the room in which he lives has undergone a mysterious transformation and its new inhabitants perhaps not as genial as they might …

    Show notes

    In 'The Lost Room' a man returns from taking the evening air to discover that the room in which he lives has undergone a mysterious transformation and its new inhabitants perhaps not as genial as they might appear.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  19. The Upper Berth, by F. Marion Crawford

    51 minSeason 2 · Episode 33

    Whilst on a transatlantic voyage, a man is perplexed by strange events within the cabin he has been assigned. Soon he discovers its chilling history and finds himself confronted with the terrifying presence …

    Show notes

    Whilst on a transatlantic voyage, a man is perplexed by strange events within the cabin he has been assigned. Soon he discovers its chilling history and finds himself confronted with the terrifying presence within it.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    My thanks to Scott Dorward for audio post-production processing.

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice or buy me a nice cup of tea at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mrspikesbedtimestories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .


  20. The Door in the Wall, by H.G. Wells

    46 minSeason 2 · Episode 32

    A successful politician recounts how thoughout his life he has been haunted by the memory of a chance childhood encounter with another world, accessed through a mysterious and elusive green door.Mr Spike's …

    Show notes

    A successful politician recounts how thoughout his life he has been haunted by the memory of a chance childhood encounter with another world, accessed through a mysterious and elusive green door.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  21. The Willows, by Algernon Blackwood - Part 2

    1 h 8 minSeason 2 · Episode 31

    The concluding part of this story to mark the 4th anniversary of the podcast. Once again, I'd like to thank everyone who has listened in the past and hope you continue to enjoy these tales in the months to …

    Show notes

    The concluding part of this story to mark the 4th anniversary of the podcast. Once again, I'd like to thank everyone who has listened in the past and hope you continue to enjoy these tales in the months to come.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  22. The Willows, by Algernon Blackwood - Part 1

    57 minSeason 2 · Episode 30

    Two friends canoeing down the Danube encounter a terrifying, otherworldly presence which inhabits the islands on which they make their camp.This is a the first part of a story to mark the 4th anniversary of the …

    Show notes

    Two friends canoeing down the Danube encounter a terrifying, otherworldly presence which inhabits the islands on which they make their camp.


    This is a the first part of a story to mark the 4th anniversary of the podcast. I'd like to thank everyone who has listened in the past and hope you continue to enjoy these tales in the months to come.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  23. The Shadow on the Blind, by Louisa Baldwin

    50 minSeason 2 · Episode 29

    When Mr Stackpoole takes on a run down old country house, little does he realise that the truth behind the tales he hears about the reasons why its previous tenants left will soon become all too apparent to him …

    Show notes

    When Mr Stackpoole takes on a run down old country house, little does he realise that the truth behind the tales he hears about the reasons why its previous tenants left will soon become all too apparent to him and his family.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  24. Ligeia, by Edgar Allen Poe

    44 minSeason 2 · Episode 28

    In "Ligeia," an unnamed narrator mourns the loss of his ethereal, otherworldly wife. When he finally marries again, his second wife becomes ill and things take a mysterious turn which challenges the boundaries …

    Show notes

    In "Ligeia," an unnamed narrator mourns the loss of his ethereal, otherworldly wife. When he finally marries again, his second wife becomes ill and things take a mysterious turn which challenges the boundaries between life, death and love.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  25. Between the Lights, by E.F. Benson

    29 minSeason 2 · Episode 27

    A group of friends gather around the fireside on Christmas Eve to hear their host relate the story of a most frightening experience which began for him a year ago to the very day. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories …

    Show notes

    A group of friends gather around the fireside on Christmas Eve to hear their host relate the story of a most frightening experience which began for him a year ago to the very day.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  26. Opening the Door, by Arthur Machen

    31 minSeason 2 · Episode 26

    When he is sent to interview a retired clergyman whose predictions has recently gained a certain notoriety, a newspaper reporter hears the tale of a most strange and unusual series of events which seem to have …

    Show notes

    When he is sent to interview a retired clergyman whose predictions has recently gained a certain notoriety, a newspaper reporter hears the tale of a most strange and unusual series of events which seem to have no rational explanation.



    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  27. Pickman’s Model, by H.P. Lovecraft

    36 minSeason 2 · Episode 25

    When a talented but shunned artist's friend is brought to visit his studio in an old part of town, the paintings he finds there reveal terrifying subject matter that may be based in more than just imagination …

    Show notes

    When a talented but shunned artist's friend is brought to visit his studio in an old part of town, the paintings he finds there reveal terrifying subject matter that may be based in more than just imagination.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  28. The Tractate Middoth, by M.R. James

    40 minSeason 2 · Episode 24

    When a young librarian is tasked with retrieving a certain old book, he finds himself entangled in a family feud where a forbidding secret of the past refuses to stay buried. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme …

    Show notes

    When a young librarian is tasked with retrieving a certain old book, he finds himself entangled in a family feud where a forbidding secret of the past refuses to stay buried.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley

    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  29. Dig Me No Grave, by Robert E Howard

    36 minSeason 2 · Episode 23

    In "Dig Me No Grave," an old man’s unsettling death leads his friend to carry out bizarre final instructions involving dark occult rituals. As they follow the deceased’s cryptic demands, they uncover horrifying …

    Show notes

    In "Dig Me No Grave," an old man’s unsettling death leads his friend to carry out bizarre final instructions involving dark occult rituals. As they follow the deceased’s cryptic demands, they uncover horrifying truths about his past and the malevolent forces tied to his existence.


    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley


    If you are enjoying these tales, why not leave a review on your listening platform of choice.

  30. The Voice in the Night, by William Hope Hodgson

    33 minSeason 2 · Episode 22

    In "The Voice in the Night" a ship's crew encounters a mysterious, disembodied voice pleading for aid from the darkness of the sea. The tale unfolds as the voice recounts a harrowing story of shipwreck …

    Show notes

    In "The Voice in the Night" a ship's crew encounters a mysterious, disembodied voice pleading for aid from the darkness of the sea. The tale unfolds as the voice recounts a harrowing story of shipwreck, survival, and a frightful transformation.

    Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley.

    Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and Twitter @grahamwalmsley


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