Ancient Sorceries - written by Algernon Blackwood and read by Christopher Halton

Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1908 in the collection John Silence, Physician Extraordinary. Blackwood specialised in strange tales where the boundary between civilisation and older, darker instincts begins to erode. In this deeply unsettling story, a timid English traveller arrives in a remote French hill-town that seems peaceful and dreamlike on the surface, yet gradually reveals itself to be something far older and more sinister. What follows is not simply a ghost story, but a tale of temptation, memory, hidden identity, and the terrifying pull of humanity’s forgotten past. Few writers created an atmosphere quite like Blackwood. I hope you enjoy tonight’s journey into one of the true classics of weird fiction. Support Haunted Tales of Darkness If you enjoy the stories, narrations, books, and atmosphere created here, and would like to help support future work, you can now support the channel directly via Patreon.   / chrishalton   Every story involves many hours of writing, research, editing, recording, artwork, and production to preserve the spirit of classic supernatural storytelling. There is never any obligation, of course, and simply watching, listening, commenting, and sharing already helps enormously. But for those who wish to contribute monthly, or leave the occasional gift of support, it is deeply appreciated and directly helps keep new stories and projects alive. Thank you for supporting Haunted Tales of Darkness.