The Midnight Library

By: Astonishing Legends Productions
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  • Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unusual hosts in their unique setting. Just stay in the cordoned off areas and you should be fine…
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  • A Short Story About You - Season 11 Announcement

    A Short Story About You - Season 11 Announcement
    Sep 15 2024
    We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!
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    14 mins
  • S10 Ep9: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835

    S10 Ep9: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835
    Aug 11 2024
    "EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Please find your favorite cozy spot in The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Tonight we have a special, surprising, and even shocking tale for you: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835! Have you ever wondered if there's really anything interesting on the moon? People long ago did too, and wow did they get the early scoop on the troop of wild beings that you're unlikely to be informed about in modern times. But never fear, we'll fill you in! Now, grab a wolf pup and listen up as we prepare to do a little moon gazing!"

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
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    38 mins
  • S10 Ep8: The Spell of the Spider

    S10 Ep8: The Spell of the Spider
    Jul 28 2024
    Welcome, Dear Guests! Please come through quickly and find your favorite, cozy spot in The Reading Room. If you’re feeling a little itchy or antsy, that’s to be expected as tonight’s reading is on the subject of Spider Lore! So please ignore the tickling of the fine hairs on your neck and refrain from jumping or shrieking because we have many spiders to catch!

    Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.
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    34 mins
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Wonderful presentation

Good stories, interesting history, and excellent acting. One might find this appropriate for the Halloween season, but it's good any time.

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Wonderfully different

Hey Mr. “just another biased show”, Do us all a favor and quit crying—-Jeez🙄

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Fun Dark Humor

I enjoy this show. I appreciate the delivery and the information presented. I love it and find myself laughing, cringing and overall being happy with my experience.

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An absolute gem.

This delightful podcast was present one night in my Spotify recommendations. Thinking it might have something to do with Matt Haig's book, I decided to try the first episode. OH! MY!!! Am I glad I did!
It talks about different topics pulled from mythology and history. The hosts are phenomenal! I get lost in the storytelling of Ms. Miranda Merrick and am only brought back when Mr. Darling's gruff voice announces the end. Sounds are played in the background that resonate with the story so well-absolutely amazing! The small commercial breaks in the middle are so ingenious and phenomenal. An absolute gem.

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playful fun and informative, darkly humorous.

Miranda spins tales of history and humor with wry asides, not to mention a werewolf and definitely not a demon erma.

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Weird and Awesome!!!!

I enjoy every episode of this show. If you like weird and the macabre in the style of old timey radio shows this is the show for you highly recommend.

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Actual PODCAST Review (It's Magically Amazing)

This PODCAST is fun, compelling, well researched and well written. The setting is unlike any other as you are visiting a mysterious old library to be greeted by Mr. Darling & Miranda Merrick. Ms. Merrick tells you bite-sized tales on subjects like "Witch Bottles" "Windigos" & "Deals with The Devil" -There's also lots of creepy atmospheric details, music, and subtle sounds that accompany her spooky readings- and funny fake ads and strange happenings at the beginning and end of every episode.

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underated love the story and acting

everyone should read no nothing else to say worth to tryy y y y y!!

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Love love love it!

Storytelling is amazing fun and unique. Every topic is well researched. I'm left wanting more EVERY episode! I find myself finding more info of topics after. Miranda has a way of leaving hungry for knowledge! I would visit the library if it were real. lol.

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Just another biased show

"Oh look at those poor oppressed women committing cold blooded murder to attain empowerment"
Sorry, but I can't stand liberal hypocrisy.
The amount of mental gymnastics used in making the female murderers look like heroes in the passion of poisons episode is simply unbearable and cringe worthy.
The victims were described as being despicable and cruel men while adjectives like "clever", "innovative", and the like were attached to blatant murderers. Nothing justifies killings.
The tangent used to describe women's conditions in far gone times got me thinking "wait, what is this episode about again?" it was clear the narrator was trying to verge the topic in a way she could just rant about something, so much I thought she had switched the "evil mistress" character to an average feminist one. She completely fell out of character.
I want to have fun while listening to creepy stuff, and not to have an yet another earful of how much men suck, I want even less to listen to someone so passionately defending and praising such a heinous act.

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