A Classic Ghost Story: “THE ASH-TREE” by M.R. James #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Darren Marlar
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🗓️ 27 December 2024
⏱️ 42 minutes
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IN THIS EPISODE: it’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fiction and sci-fi. Tonight it’s a classic horror tale from M.R. James entitled, “The Ash-Tree”.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Ash-Tree” by M.R. James, from the book, “Classic Tales of Horror: 500+ Stories”: https://amzn.to/3ZWcexy
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Originally aired: December 26, 2024
SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/TheAshTree
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