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The Trailer: From Shadows at the Door publishing comes a chilling new podcast, bringing to life a collection of macabre tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost sto... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E02 - Slender Chances: Season Two, Episode Two of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast In 'Slender Chances' we listen to the final episode of the 8-Bit Refit podcast, a bizarre and half-finished episode in which hosts Tom and Nat discover an old game that should not exist... After... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E03 - Let Sleeping Gods Lie: Episode Three of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast. In 'Let Sleeping Gods Lie', an archaeologist travels to Egypt and ignores the misgivings of the locals as proceeds with a new project. He is soon joined by a feline companion and he begins to hear someth... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E02 - The Devil and Tom Walker: Episode Two of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast. In 'The Devil and Tom Walker', a suffering husband becomes lost in the New England swamps only to find an Indian site, and the literal Devil waiting for him. This Faustian tale was written by the writer of... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E03 - Canon Alberic's Scrapbook: In 'Canon Alberic's Scrapbook' a Cambridge man in the south of France stumbles across an incredibly rare folio and will do anything to secure it. But what horrors await inside the book? And who is laughing in the dark? After the production join hosts Ma... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E10 - There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard: Episode Ten of Shadows at the Door: The PodcastWe return for a short bonus episode, producing M.R. James’ punchy ghost story ‘There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard’.After the production, join Mark Nixon and David Ault as they discuss the future of the po... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E06 - Pit Village: Episode Six of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast In 'Pit Village', a story very close to home for writer Mark Nixon, a young social worker moved into his first home. He finds that village life is small and quiet, and the neighbours are incredibly nosey, a... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E07 - Number 13: Episode Seven of Shadows at the Door: The PodcastFinally, an adaptation of a pleasing terror from the father of the modern ghost story: M.R. James. In ‘Number 13’ a travelling academic checks into his hotel and is amused at superstition of hotels not hav... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E04 -The Signalman: Episode Four of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast. In 'The Signalman', possibly the greatest ghost story of all time, a tormented signalman is visited by a passing stranger. But why does he mistrust the stranger, and why can he not take his eyes from the ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E12 - Quem Infra Nos: To celebrate achieving funding for a third season of Shadows at the Door, David Ault reads Mark Nixon's acclaimed short story 'Quem Infra Nos'. After the story, join Mark and David for a discussion of the tale plus the reveal of what comes next for the p... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E08 - A Warning to the Curious: In 'A Warning to the Curious' a couple's mini-break is interrupted by the arrival of a young archaeologist who may have discovered the greatest find of the century. The only thing is, she wants to put it back... After the production join host Mark Nixon... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E08 - Quicksilver Spirit: Episode Eight of Shadows at the Door: The PodcastIn this penultimate peril, guest writer Pete Alex Harris charts us into more gothic territory with his new ghost story that somehow feels like a classic.In ‘Quicksilver Spirit’ we are reminded never to mee... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S1E09 - Silent Warnings: Episode Nine of Shadows at the Door: The PodcastIn the season finale, Professor Troughton returns in ‘Silent Warnings’. Following the events of ‘Leave a Light On For Me’, Troughton returns to Warwick University to settle back into ordinary life. However ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E07 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E06 - Loose Ground: In 'Loose Ground' two men embark on an arduous hike but if only they could stop bickering, they might see what’s coming… After the production join host Mark Nixon, David Ault and guest writer Hannah Butler for an important discussion of the story and a ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E05 - Tell-Tale: In 'Tell-Tale' a woman enjoys a city mini-break but the landlord keeps outstaying his welcome. It's ok however because he's such a nice guy... After the production join host Mark Nixon, David Ault and guest star Erika Sanderson for an important discussio... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E01: Blessed Be the Man: Season Two, Episode One of Shadows at the Door: The PodcastIn 'Blessed Be the Man' we join Professor Troughton as he is forced to defend his pursuit of paranormal knowledge. Before long his scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E10 - Bread & Salt: In 'Bread & Salt' a woman attempts to find comfort in her grandmother's old log cabin and though she has never connected with her slavic heritage, something ancient is about to teach her a lesson none the less. After the production join host Mark Nixon a... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E04 - Message in a Bottle: In 'Message in a Bottle' a couple find a grimy old bottle washed up by the tide. But what's inside? Why is one of them so obsessed with finding out? And what will happen when he does? After the production hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault welcome special g... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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Convinced Disbeliever - The Troughton Stories: It's no secret that the season two finale sees the return of Professor Geoffrey Troughton. In this bonus episode, enjoy all three of the good professor's stories thus far..00:00:00 - Intro00:00:35 - Leave a Light On For Me00:31:41 - Silent Warnings 00:5... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E09 - Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour: You've arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to take the Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour. Collect your headphones from the front desk and listen closely... After the production join Mark Nixon, David Ault and author M Regan for a discussion on the st... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act II: While processing the events of the last few days, Dorian resorts to extreme measures to protect his dark secret...0:00:00 - Hemlock Creek Ad0:01:58 - Content Warning0:02:12 - Dorian Gray Theme0:02:46 - Act I Recap0:05:01 - Story0:38.02 - CreditsContent W... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S2E11 - Settle Thy Studies: In 'Settle Thy Studies' Professor Troughton's arm is twisted into hearing about Catchlove Hall, a Tudor building abandoned in the marshlands. But one name somehow echoes through those empty hallways, a singular and unmistakable name... Troughton. After ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act III: Dorian attempts to cover up his horrific act as yet more consequences come back to haunt him. 0:00:00 - Hemlock Creek Ad0:01:58 - Content Warning0:02:12 - Dorian Gray Theme0:02:46 - Recap0:04:30 - Story0:37.30 - CreditsContent Warnings: stabbing, murder,... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act I: In Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, a painter enjoys his new muse and hopes his immoral friend won't ruin things for him. But when the subject of the painting falls in love with his own portrait, he offers a terrible bargain...0:00:00 - Hemlock ... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S3E04 - Wrong Track: a new story from Bram Stoker nominated writer Laurel Hightower (CROSSROADS, BELOW) by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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S3 Update + Actor's Roundtable: As we enter 2021, Mark brings you an update regarding the status of Season Three and long term plans for the podcast.Then Mark is joined by David Ault, Ilana Charnelle Gelbart, Jake Benson and Erika Sanderson for an Actor's Roundtable discussion. Place y... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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A Ghost Story For Christmas: Join David Ault by the fire as he reads Rats by M.R. James.Happy holidays from the team at Shadows at the Door, we'll see you soon. Please consider funding further episodes of the podcast here or consider supporting Mark Nixon at his Patreon here by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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The Miniseries Trailer: We are proud to present the trailer for our highly anticipated miniseries - an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece: The Picture of Dorian Gray. Coming this summer. Starring Jake Benson, David Ault, Karim Kronfli, Ilana Charnelle, Mitesh Soni, Erika S... by Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

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