Tag: ghost & horror stories
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A Halloween Ghost Story
Classic late-Victorian ghost story adapted for audio. A young couple move to the country. Every night they visit a beautiful local church. Inside there are two marble statues. Why do these statues frighten local people? And what is the secret of the broken marble finger? Adapted from Man Size in Marble (1893) E. Nesbit, writer…
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What is Halloween? Is it a religious festival?
Hallowe’en or All-Hallows-Eve takes place on the night of 31 October. Hallow is the old English word for saint.
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Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad
Whistle and I Will Come to You is a classic English ghost story by M.R James. Adapted for audio with linked text & learning activities.
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The Signalman by Charles Dickens
A signalman receives mysterious messages on a lonely rail line. Classic Dickens ghost story, adapted for English language learners. Links to original text, plus full audio, learning activities and teaching notes