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As a young boy growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, the stage and screen legend sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city. Moving between sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland and commentary on stardom, the actor-writer returned to Broadway and Audible to reflect on a life’s journey.

This audiobook is exquisitely and eloquently read by the author, Gabriel Byrne. Walking with Ghosts is the stunningly evocative memoir by Irish actor and Hollywood star, Gabriel Byrne. 'Dreamy, lyrical and utterly unvarnished' – Colm Tóibín As a young boy growing up in the outskirts of...

‘When the barrier gives way, this planet will be flooded by all the evil in N-Space; and at the moment I have no idea how to stop it.’ The Brigadier’s ancient great-uncle Mario seems unsurprised by the spectres which haunt his even more ancient Sicilian castle. But when the Doctor comes...

Vila is scared. Of course he is. Vila is always scared. He should feel safe. He is onboard the Liberator, the most powerful ship ever constructed. He is home - but he is certainly not alone. Ghostly figures stalk the corridors of the Liberator. Spectres who know Vila's name. Revenants. Demons. And Vila has nowhere to run.

In London, in the 1900s, the solutions to supernatural occurrences were investigated by a man who was famous for his dealings with the unknown, and the worlds of the dead....Jarrem Lee - ghost hunter.... Meet Jarrem Lee, ghost hunter (or as he prefers to call it, a psychical detective). With the help of college student Arthur Bennett, he embarks on a series of spine-tingling and exciting adventures in the world of the dead.

Enjoy thrillers and horror..here is a short story from storytel? Lucy Muir insists on moving into the very cheap Gull Cottage in the quaint seaside village of Whitecliff, despite multiple warnings that the house is haunted. Upon discovering the rumours to be true, the young widow ends up forming...

Ghost Light: An Introductory Handbook for Dramaturgy offers useful and entertaining answers to the confounding question: "What, exactly, is dramaturgy, and what does a dramaturg do?" According to Michael Mark Chemers, dramaturgs are the scientists of the theater world - their primary responsibility is to query the creative possibilities in every step of the production process, from play selection to costume design, and then research the various options and find ways to transform that knowledge into useful ideas.

From humble beginnings living above the family boot-shop in Bath, through the horrors of the Great War, to the life of a celebrated playwright in London’s West End. From unprecedented success and sudden wealth to unforeseen disaster and financial ruin. From the nightmare of another war through painful years of struggle and obscurity to a new, late-flowering fame in a television classic. Anecdotal, engaging, and truthful, Godfrey’s Ghost is an affectionate - and often moving - portrait of a remarkable man.

It’s not easy being Rhys Williams. You’re married to the sexiest woman in Torchwood. She saves the world for a living, you move lorries round in a timely fashion. Suddenly, you’ve got a mystery of your own. Oh, it starts off being about missing fridges. But it leads to a midnight train...

In London, in the 1900s, the solutions to supernatural occurrences were investigated by a man who was famous for his dealings with the unknown and the worlds of the dead: Jarrem Lee - Ghost Hunter, (or as he prefers to call it, a psychical detective). With the help of college student Arthur Bennett, he embarks on a series of spine-tingling and exciting adventures in the world of the dead.

Dive into the enthralling world of Henry Kitchell Webster, an American author renowned for his captivating detective novels. Ghost Girl begins with a chilling murder mystery as a young womans frozen, yet eerily preserved, body is discovered in the river. As her family grapples with this shocking revelation, their good friend Jeffrey returns from a mysterious sabbatical, one prompted by his latest commission painting the portrait of a deceased girl. As the story unfolds, Jeffrey and Drew delve deeper into the investigation, uncovering a web of haunting coincidences that blur the lines between ...

Uncover the fascinating story behind the illusion known as Peppers Ghost in this captivating work. This ingenious technique uses a sheet of glass and strategic lighting to project an actor onto the stage, creating the illusion of a ghostly apparition that interacts with live performers. Audiences were left in awe, often returning to the theater multiple times in an attempt to decipher the illusions secrets. Join us as we delve into this enchanting blend of theater and magic, narrated by Anthony Karl Futterer.

A cozy collection of (fictional?) stories. Here you'll find a lot of ghosts, a handful of demons, some monsters and an increasing amount of mysteries. Zero ads.

Leo Braudy, a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, has won accolades for revealing the complex and constantly shifting history behind seemingly unchanging ideas of fame, war, and masculinity. Continuing his interest in the history of emotion, this book explores how fear has been shaped into images of monsters and monstrosity.

After settling into Clover Cottage for six weeks, Madge and Ella find themselves enveloped in a web of eerie happenings. Their quiet life is disrupted when a gentleman, seeking a piano lesson from Madge, flees in terror upon spotting a suspicious figure lurking outside. This mysterious man quickly retreats when confronted by a ragged woman who boldly enters the cottage, proclaiming it to be haunted and revealing herself as the wife of the ghost! As an attempted burglary unfolds and a cryptic note appears at the scene, the intrigue deepens, leaving the two friends to unravel the mystery that ...

The official memoir from paranormal investigator and Ghost Hunters TV star Steve Gonsalves! Widely known as a lead investigator on the smash-hit TV series Ghost Hunters as well as Ghost Hunters Academy and the ratings king, Ghost Nation, Steve Gonsalves—already considered to be one of the top...

Welcome to “Leave the Ghost Light On”A theater tragedy and paranormal podcast in which each week we tell 2 stories about theatre tragedies, paranormal lore, and superstitions!

In science one reasons by analogy, so when mankind is confronted by experiences entirely beyond his understanding it takes an individual with intelligence and bravery in equal measure to push back the boundaries of the unknown. In London, in the 1900’s, the solutions to supernatural occurrences were investigated by a man who was famous for his dealings with the unknown, and the worlds of the dead: Jarrem Lee, Ghost Hunter.

Step into the haunting world of The Ghost Sonata (Spöksonaten), a mesmerizing three-act play by the renowned Swedish playwright August Strindberg. First staged at Strindbergs Intimate Theatre in Stockholm on January 21, 1908, this pivotal work marks a significant moment in the evolution of modernist drama. In this chamber play, Strindberg weaves a surreal narrative where the supernatural coexists with the mundane—ghosts wander in broad daylight, a stunning woman is ensnared in the form of a mummy hidden away in a closet, and a household cook drains all vitality from the meals before serving...

A podcast to talk about the intersection of three of my favorite things: hauntings, history…and theatre. Each month, I will tell the tales of each state's most haunted theatre spaces. I’ll get the stories behind the curtains about the legends and the lore. And then I’ll dig in to each location, in order to learn more about the who and the why behind each haunt.