When a lonely young man's obsession with the Christmas pantomime takes a  sinister turn those closest to him begin to worry about his sanity. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Whittington's Cat" by Lady Eleanor Smith (1934). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours - possibly more than you'd imagine. If you wish to you can say thank you in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enc ..read more

The written record of a 17th-century murder trial takes an unusual turn  when witnesses relate seemingly supernatural occurences. But through their testimonies the true circumstances of Ann Clark's death are  gradually uncovered. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for  EnCrypted Horror. "Martin's Close" by M.R. James (1911). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours  - possibly more than you'd imagine. &n ..read more

Young George and his older brother Alfie decide to make some money for themselves with a "penny for the Guy" on the eve of Bonfire Night. But as darkness closes in on this snowy night, London is full of strangeness and foreboding - and Alfie becomes increasingly uneasy. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Funeral March of a Marionette" by John Metcalfe (1927). ??????????????? Please support my work...  Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many h ..read more

When the sceptical Hugh Armitage learns of Will Musgrave's desire to see the ghost that haunts his ancestral home, he decides to have a spot of fun at his friend's expense. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "The Real and the Counterfeit" by Louisa Baldwin (1895). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading,   promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours   - possibly more than you'd imagine. You can say thank you in the  foll ..read more

A lost traveller finds refuge at the home of a blind man on Christmas Eve. But is all as it seems...or is it a case of "the spider and the fly"? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "The Spider" by F. McDermott (1951). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading,   promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours   - possibly more than you'd imagine.   You can say thank you in the  following ways: Patreon: https://www.pat ..read more

Two Eton schoolboys bond over their interest in Egyptology, but the burgeoning friendship is overshadowed by the presence of a former Eton master called William ("Bloody Bill") Hexham. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. The story is "Bloody Bill"(c) Reggie Oliver (2005). Read with the author's permission. Find out more about Reggie Oliver here: http://www.tartaruspress.com/reggie-oliver.html ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading, promoting each of these short story audio ..read more

I hope you indulge me with this reading of a charming seasonal story by Hugh Walpole that is mysterious, maybe, but not in any way horrific... This heralds my upcoming season of Christmas ghost stories. Faced with economic uncertainty and personal strife, Christmas seems a very gloomy prospect for everyone, including the wealthy Winsloes. But the arrival of a mysterious stranger, whose personality harks back to less cynical times, has a magical effect on the family and those around them. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Mr. Huffam" by ..read more

When a travelling salesman meets a lonely woman he hatches a plan, but will he regret giving birth to an unpleasant alter ego? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "I Killed Alfred Heavenrock!" ("J'ai tué Alfred Heavenrock!") by Jean Ray. ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading,  promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours  - possibly more than you'd imagine.  If you wish to, you could say thank you in the follo ..read more

When Mel Rutland murders a love rival he gets the woman, but is tormented by guilt. However, returning to the scene of his crime, he makes a shocking discovery... This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for  EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Living Shadow" by Rene Morris (1964). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading,   promoting each of these short story audio presentations takes many hours   - possibly more than you'd imagine.  If you like you could thank me ..read more

On doctor's orders, solicitor Jack Forran goes for a period of rest in a country cottage. But when members of the party begin to experience strange sensations,  brother-in-law Tom and friend Archie wonder if there is more to their  idyllic retreat than meets the eye. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for  EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast. "The Fourth Wall" by A.M. Burrage (1915). ??????????????? Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-reading, recording, mixing, uploading,   promoting each of these short story audio p ..read more