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Echoes in the Dark with Rae Wilson

Echoes in the Dark with Rae Wilson

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In the oral tradition of storytelling, Echoes in the Dark, delivers classic works of gothic fiction weekly. Hosted and curated by Ms. Rae (an award-winning educator, actor, and literary analyst) the collection of stories spans popular works by authors like Edgar Allan Poe as well as lesser known works by authors such as Guy de Maupassant. Each story is followed by a literary analysis.


If you’re looking to enjoy more classic literature, struggle to find the time to read, hate reading, or just love listening to stories, then this podcast is for you.


A Note on Content: While these stories are generally appropriate for listeners aged 12 and up, classic Gothic literature frequently explores themes of murder, romantic affairs, and "tortured souls." Stories are performed exactly as written in their original historical context.


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Episodes
  • The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe

    The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe
    Jun 13 2026

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    "As they opposed no objection, saying that the patient was already in the death agony, I proceeded without hesitation."

    Edgar Allan Poe, the scribe behind The Raven, is often considered the father of gothic literature. Quick to explore human nature rather than ghouls and vampires his short stories embrace the side of humanity that shocks the masses. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Poe's thought provoking tale and and invites you question the relationship between life and death..

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    Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com

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    Pressure by Rae Wilson

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    Dark Shadows - by David Fesliyan

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    49 mins
  • The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce

    The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce
    Jun 2 2026

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    "Fear has no brains; it is an idiot."

    Ambrose Bierce, a rather prolific short story writer, is known for his whit, but scholars have often noted that The Moonlit Road is a piece that is not talked about enough. This traditional gothic tale, uses rather unconventional storytelling to deliver a piece that is not only gripping, but also deeply moving. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Bierce's tragic tale and and invites you question the both the power of love and the power of perspective.

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    Music by:

    Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com

    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

    Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/sneaky-snitch

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    Dread by Rae Wilson

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    Dark Shadows - by David Fesliyan

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    55 mins
  • The Lady's Maid's Bell by Edith Wharton

    The Lady's Maid's Bell by Edith Wharton
    May 26 2026

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    "I could have shaken the man for his stupidity."

    Edith Wharton may be known world wide as the scribe behind Age of Innocence, but she equally adapt at making her star-crossed lovers, pine away in much darker circumstances. Her gothic short stories are abound, and deliver quite a punch. Rae Wilson shares her observations on Wharton's cautionary tale and and invites you question the limits of both vows and devotion.

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    Music by:

    Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com

    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

    Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/sneaky-snitch

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    Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com

    "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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    Dark Shadows - by David Fesliyan

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