THE REALM OF THE OCCULT: 10 Stories of Sorcery and the Supernatural

The occult, with its roots in the distant past, has long been a source of fascination and fear. For thousands of years, people have sought to unlock the secrets of the universe by means of arcane rituals, mystical practices, and communion with otherworldly beings. In this collection, we'll delve into the shadowy world of black magic, where forbidden knowledge and dark forces reign supreme, and curses and spells serve the needs and wants of both witches and wizards alike. From papers on alchemy, to the medium's parlour, THE REALM OF THE OCCULT will offer you a glimpse into a terrifying world, hidden to all but the most scrupulous of intellects. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:44 - By One... (1/6) 0:13:44 - By One... (2/6) 0:28:04 - By One... (3/6) 0:43:40 - By One... (4/6) 0:57:56 - By One... (5/6) 1:13:14 - By One... (6/6) 1:33:46 - The Necromantic Tale 2:02:24 - Casting the Runes 2:57:56 - The Seance 3:23:06 - The Ghost-Writer 4:05:16 - Two Black Bottles 4:35:10 - The Piper from Bhutan 4:50:22 - The Mandrakes 5:07:36 - Lost Hearts 5:32:34 - The Demon Spell 5:47:49 - Further Listening "By One, by Two, and by Three" by Adrian Ross (Temple Bar 1887) The story of a curious character by the name of Angus Macbane, whose dislike of a wealthy uncle is expressed in the most unwholesome of ways. "The Necromantic Tale" by Clark Ashton Smith (Weird Tales 1931) Sir Roderick Hagdon's life was tied to the personality of an infamous, long-dead ancestor "Casting the Runes" by M. R. James (More Ghost Stories 1911) In the story, a researcher for the British Museum investigates a curse connected to a curious paper on the subject of alchemy. "The Seance" by Ronal Kayser (Weird Tales 1936) tells of an unusual seance conducted by a fake medium. "The Ghost-Writer" by Robert Bloch (Weird Tales 1940) A writer's desire for success leads to his doom. "Two Black Bottles" by H. P. Lovecraft (Weird Tales 1927) In the story, the narrator, Hoffman, recounts a trip into the Ramapo Mountains of New York, following the death of his uncle. "The Piper from Bhutan" by David Bernard (Weird Tales 1938) The story tells of an elderly piper from Bhutan, who claims to be able restore vitality to the recently deceased. "The Mandrakes" by Clark Ashton Smith (Weird Tales 1933) A tale of sorcery, and weird homunculi that grew in the grave of a murdered man. "Lost Hearts" by M. R. James (Pall Mall Magazine 1895) A boy who is orphaned is taken in as the ward of an elderly cousin who studies the spiritual Mysteries of the ancient philosophers. "The Demon Spell" (The Haunted Station 1894) The tale tells of a strange seance, a rare coin, and a Kandian dagger. Bandcamp link: https://horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/alb... How about some Lovecraftian artifacts? https://shop.vermilion.cc/collections... (The link above is an affiliate link) Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon Imagery produced in MS Designer/Photoshop Become a HorrorBabbler here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/horrorbabble/... Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon: https://horrorbabble.bandcamp.com   / horrorbabble   HorrorBabble MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/horrorba... The HorrorBabble Podcasts: https://www.horrorbabble.com/podcast https://www.horrorbabble.com/original... Search HORRORBABBLE to find us on: AUDIBLE / ITUNES / SPOTIFY Home: https://www.horrorbabble.com Rue Morgue: http://www.rue-morgue.com Social Media:   / horrorbabble     / horrorbabble     / horrorbabble   This is an ORIGINAL HorrorBabble Production.