THE STALLS OF BARCHESTER - By M.R.James
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- “The Stalls of Barchester” is a ghost story written by the British writer M. R. James.
In 1932, Dr Black, a scholar cataloguing the library of Barchester Cathedral, stumbles upon a 50-year-old diary. This diary, sealed under the order of the Dean, chronicles the events leading up to the mysterious death of Dr. Haynes, a former Archdeacon of the cathedral.
As Dr. Black delves into the diary’s contents, he pieces together a chilling tale. It begins with the murder of Haynes’ aged predecessor, which sets off a chain of eerie events. The cathedral’s 17th-century carving on the choir stalls and the appearance of a large black cat become central to the unfolding mystery. The curse of ‘Austin the Twice-Born,’ the carver responsible for the wooden decorations, haunts the former archdeacon, ultimately leading to his demise.
Read by Christopher Halton
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Beautifully done, thank you.
Thanks for the story it is one of my favourites. The poor old archdeacon certainly met the king of terrors.
He certainly did. Be sure to check out my new page for hosting all these stories. Haunted Tales of Darkness. All my stories will be posted there.
Thanks so much Chris, really appreciate these stories
No worries, Claire :)
A truly great story, and you read it beautifully. Thank you, Chris.❤
Thank you, Lorraine! :)
The precise and eloquent descriptions of such minute details fascinate, and draw the reader into the story, in readiness for the gradual emergence of the horror contained therein. Thanks for this, one of James's best!
My pleasure to share. Be sure to check out my new page for hosting all these stories. Haunted Tales of Darkness.