HAUNTED: The Audio Drama tells the story of reclusive alcoholic writer James Hunter, bubbly enthusiastic podcaster Abigail Corbin and police officer Dan Cowell as they investigate strange and seemingly unexplainable phenomenon. Told in a classic serial format with episodes raging from suspenseful thrillers, to spine tingling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is a horror adventure series that feels like Doctor Who crossed with The X Files. Season 2 begins on April 1 ...
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Read the Damn Book is a collection of all the classic books you feel you should read but don't have time. Join professional audiobook narrator, Jen Smith, as she reads the most well known books in the world, in easy to listen to short chapters. Season 1 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Season 2 - The Picture of Dorian Gray - Coming Soon Jen@jensmithnarrator.co.uk
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The Trouble with Transformation is a serialised novel for ages 10 and up. Eleven years after his disappearance, Ginger Jones's Dad re-enters her life... via a note. His instructions are clear: Find the blueprints for his matter transformation machine and return them. But Ginger has moved on, and it hasn't been easy. If she's going to risk the new life she's made for herself, then her Dad will have to do things her way.
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A podcast for people who simply have too much time on their hands and wish to be mildly amused or distracted.
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Literature in Action by Paro Anand, is an adventure with stories, taking you on flights of fantasy, but connecting you back into your own world, your own adventure. It talks about issues that impact young people today, things that they're talking about, whether parents and teachers know it or not. whether they approve or not.through fiction, you will discover reality as raw as it is, as painful as it gets. Or as weirdly wired and bizarre as it can be. You can reach out to me at paroanand@gma ...
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 10 - Henry Jekyll's Full Statement of Case
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Poole, Jekyll’s butler, urges Utterson to check in on Jekyll, but when the men approach the laboratory, an unfamiliar voice responds. Poole and Jekyll, after realizing that the man in the laboratory must be Hyde, decide to break into the laboratory, only to find Hyde’s dead body on the gro…
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Carnevil Part 5 of 5 (2024 Summer Special)
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The first of our summer specials comes to a close! Abigail has a theory on what is linking all of the deaths around Greenvale but requires the help of a lost friend to nudge her in the right direction. Will she be able to pull Dan from the grasp of the evil carnival or is he already lost? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 9 - Dr Lanyon's Narrative
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Lanyon’s letter explains how he received a note from Jekyll instructing him to retrieve a drawer and its contents from his laboratory and to wait for a man at midnight, who would then reveal everything to Lanyon. Hyde visits Lanyon and concocts a formula from the contents of the drawer. La…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 8 - The Last Night
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Poole, Jekyll’s butler, urges Utterson to check in on Jekyll, but when the men approach the laboratory, an unfamiliar voice responds. Poole and Jekyll, after realizing that the man in the laboratory must be Hyde, decide to break into the laboratory, only to find Hyde’s dead body on the gro…
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Carnevil Part 4 of 5 (2024 Summer Special)
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Abigail and Cheryl have a heart to heart about the missing James Hunter as a Dan finds himself pulled more and more into a strange fantasy world. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 7 - Incident at the Window
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Utterson and Enfield take their Sunday stroll and are discussing the murder case and the disappearance of Hyde when they stumble upon Jekyll. Utterson and Enfield invite Jekyll to go on a walk with them to lift his mood, but Jekyll refuses. Suddenly Jekyll shocks the men by abruptly closin…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 6 - Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Hyde’s disappearance at first has positive effects on Jekyll’s disposition, to the point that he reconciles with Lanyon, a colleague he fell out with. However, Jekyll soon returns to a reclusive state, refusing to meet with any visitors. Utterson seeks out a now dying Lanyon who refuses to…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 5 - Incident of the Letter
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Utterson finds a sickly-looking Jekyll in his laboratory and Jekyll shows Utterson a letter from Hyde that threatens to ruin Jekyll’s reputation. After Jekyll confirms that Hyde dictated the terms of Jekyll’s will, Utterson concludes that Hyde meant to murder Jekyll. That evening, Utterson…
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Carnevil Part 3 of 5 (2024 Summer Special)
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Dan takes part in Crowley's act and is rewarded with a free ticket to the carnival's most popular attraction. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 4 - The Carew Murder Case
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! A year later, the police summon Utterson after they discover a note with his name on it on the body of Sir Danvers Carew, a member of Parliament and client of Utterson that Hyde murdered. Utterson leads the police to Hyde’s apartment, and while he is nowhere to be found, they learn that Hy…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 3 - Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! During a party thrown by Jekyll, Utterson confronts him about Hyde, but Jekyll brushes Utterson’s concerns off and tells him to promise to carry out the will as it is. Thanks for listening, and see you next time. Follow Read the Damn Book Podcast on socials: X, Instagram Don't forget to su…
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 2 - The Search for Mr Hyde
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Utterson examines the will he drew up for his close friend Dr. Jekyll stating that his property be left to Mr. Hyde upon Jekyll’s death or disappearance. Utterson begins hanging out around the run-down building where he meets Hyde and is appalled by his appearance. Later, Utterson visits D…
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Carnevil Part 2 of 5 (2024 Summer Special)
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Working with one of Dan's old police contacts, Dan and Abigail launch an investigation into Crowley's Travelling Carnival and Dan finds himself involuntarily becoming part of the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 1 - The Story of the Door
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! While on a stroll, Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield, two respectable English gentlemen, come upon a building that Enfield relates a story about. One evening, Enfield explains, he witnessed and apprehended a hideous man who had just trampled over a girl, and when cornered by an angry mob, the m…
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Carnevil Part 1 of 5 (2024 Summer Special)
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Picking up a couple of months after the events in Forsham, Abigail is struggling to adapt to life back in Greenvale without James. As Dan tries desperately to move on to a more normal life, Abigail resists and seeks adventure. Her prayers may be answered when a mysterious carnival comes to town... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See a…
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BONUS: Preston Connors: Trial Of The Century
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Our series of Preston comedy specials wraps up with this final entry penned by Benton. Preston finally stands trial for his many trials and, in true Preston fashion, chooses to forego proper legal counsel in favour of roping James Hunter into the madness once again. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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BONUS: Preston Connors: Hostage Taker
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In the third of our four bonus Preston Connors minisodes, a deranged Preston takes a pharmacy hostage, convinced his ex girlfriend is in danger of falling under the influence of a shape shifter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Preston Connors: We Have Lift-Off!
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The second of our grey canon Preston Connors spin offs sees the titular con man trying to prove that the earth is actually flat by constructing his own rocket. You can imagine how well that goes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Preston Connors: Catch 'Em In Bed With A Goblin
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Between seasons 1 and 2 of HAUNTED we recorded a series of 4 Patreon exclusive comedy themed episodes centring around the character of Preston Connors. These episodes are comedic in nature and considered semi-non-canon. They're just a bit of fun and there are no serious story developments in them. We thought we'd release them to the general public …
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A quick message from Jamie thanking you all for your support and giving an update on what's next for Haunted. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Children Of Little Hope Part 4 of 4
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It has all led here; the season finale of season two! The true nature of Project Indigo, the identity of the burned man and the truth about James Hunter will all be revealed! It all culminates here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Children Of Little Hope Part 3 of 4
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The secrets of Project Indigo are set to be revealed as we barrel towards the concluding chapter of Season 2, much like the runaway train Abigail & Dan find themselves trapped upon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Children Of Little Hope Part 2 of 4
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As James is led to the precipice of Project Indigo by Karl, Abigail and Dan find themselves besieged at the hospital by the not-quite-dead Norman. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Children Of Little Hope Part 1 of 4
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The final story of season two begins here. Our heroes are separated; Abigail is left alone at the train station as James boards a train alongside old friend turned nemesis Karl Trevino. Meanwhile, Dan is in a terrible car wreck that may see him out of the action for good. When the mysterious Eliza Wu returns, she may inadvertently be the only one w…
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Following Norman's revelations to Dan about James Hunter, Dan must try to convince Abigail to get out of a dangerous situation. Meanwhile Elizabeth and her mother must deal with the spread of the black eyed children. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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An unexpected source reveals all to Dan, but the truth is beyond even his own growing suspicions. With a wedge truly driven between them, it seems unlikely our heroes will ever be on the same page again. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As Elizabeth claims to have known James Hunter in the past, his entire history is called in to question. After everything they've been through together, will the trio remain as a unit or will they go their separate ways? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The road to the season finale begins here as James, Abigail and Dan arrive in town to investigate reports of shadowy children with black eyes. What seems to be a routine case for the trio is derailed when they meet a young woman who claims to have known James a long time ago, but the time frames don't add up! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on …
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In the thrilling final chapter of "Death Of The Author", James, Abigail and Dan go undercover at a high society soiree to try and expose the real puppet masters behind Brilliant Rain. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tensions rise in the group as Dan finally comes clean to Abigail about his mysterious informant but as Abigail and Dan become closer, James feels pushed aside. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week's instalment of HAUNTED: The Audio Drama, our heroes and you are invited to witness the mysterious play "Brilliant Rain." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HAUNTED is back for the final three stories of Season 2! In Death Of The Author, penned by Benton Hodges, our intrepid heroes find themselves hearing rumours of a mysterious stage play travelling the country. A play nobody remembers seeing as all who do see it, disappear! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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In the thrilling conclusion to The Cry Of The Abyss it becomes apparent that the residents of Silverpit Island have plans for their unexpected guests, meanwhile James uncovers a history intertwined with his own. Enjoy this extra long episode! Please note that Haunted will now be going on a brief Christmas break, returning again in early January for…
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The gang are surprised to discover that the mysterious island is home to a settlement of people who feel like they're from a bygone era. They seem to be pleasant and invite the gang in for dinner, but it quickly becomes apparent they are a little too friendly and curious about their new guests. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Having shipwrecked in the storm, our heroes find themselves separated and stranded on the mysterious Silverpit Island, an island that supposedly doesn't exist. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Professor Harry Bachman has gone missing, last seen on an archaeological dig in Yorkshire with several of his students. Just prior to disappearing, he left James Hunter a mysterious voicemail. Desperate to find their missing friend, the groups search will lead them to a local legend whose origins could hold the answers to James Hunters' past! ADDIT…
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Things take a dark turn in the concluding chapter of "The Dark Menagerie" as the secrets of the Bracewell's are revealed and the true origins of Mildred are brought into the light. CONTENT WARNING: This episode features some very dark themes (darker than usual for Haunted), listener discretion is advised. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acas…
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CONTENT WARNING: This story contains some scenes that listeners may find dark and disturbing (particularly in part 4) so please proceed with caution. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After failing to keep his big mouth shut and antagonising the demonic presence resident in the Bracewell Museum, James, alongside Abigail and Dan, finds himself trapped amongst a cornucopia of folkloric monsters. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Tired of sleeping in their car or at cheap hotels, James, Abigail and Dan stop off at the home of the Clive and Linda Bracewell, a duo of successful paranormal investigators whose exploits have been immortalized in a series of horror movies "The Summoning." Their home is a museum to devoted to the paranormal experiences they have had, but amongst t…
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Things come to a head in the concluding chapter of Triptych this week. Dan searches for answers at the hip new club "Oblex" but finds much more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, DCI Goodton is hot on his trail, their paths heading for a convergence in an explosive climax! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Working with Eliza, Dan is forced to break the law as he continues to try and clear Abigail and James of murder charges. Meanwhile, DCI Goodton finds his evidence melting away. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dan is forced to rely on the mysterious Eliza Wu to help him try and clear Abigail's name as Goodton moves ever closer to throwing the book at her and James. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HAUNTED Season 2 is back with a bang! Following a disastrous break in at an art gallery which sees some particularly gory murders go down, detectives Peyder and Goodton are drawn into the eerie world of the Supernatural as they try to work out exactly what happened. Their chief suspects in the case are a grumpy booze-soaked author and a young podca…
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This is it! The mid-season finale of HAUNTED Season 2! Trapped in a tower filled with vampires, forced to team up with the man behind the terrible events in Greenvale and racing against a ticking clock, the bond between James, Abigail and Dan will be pushed to the very limit as it becomes apparent there's more going on here than they realised. Get …
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Trapped in a splinter dimension where the sun never rises, our heroes enter a tall tower in search of the person who summoned them. The residents of the tower aren't exactly happy to see them however... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After making a pair of grisly discoveries, our heroes uncover a new mystery about the abandoned town - something is draining all of the power. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The mid-season finale starts now and by the time we're done, nothing will be the same for our intrepid heroes. Something is calling to Abigail through her dreams, pleading with her to help them. The dreams lead our crew to a town that appears to have recently been abandoned. So where exactly are the calls for help coming from? Get bonus content on …
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Abigail makes a last ditch attempt to prevent the demise of Evie and her friends. James and Cheryl are confronted by a potentially ancient symbol of doom. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Abigail finds herself waking up in 2018, back in her childhood bedroom and before her parents were separated. Unable to contact her friends in 2023, she can rely only on her own wits and cunning to find a way home. She quickly realises she isn't alone, however. Something knows that she's out of place and whatever it is will stop at nothing to corre…
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