Unpleasant Dreams

By: Cassandra Harold with Jim Harold Media
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  • Classic horror tales told by Cassandra Harold. We feature stories from Poe, Lovecraft, Stevenson, Dickens, Bierce and more. Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928.
    Jim Harold Media LLC 2021 - 2024
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  • The Dead Valley - Unpleasant Dreams 76

    The Dead Valley - Unpleasant Dreams 76
    Mar 12 2025
    Cassandra Harold is back on Unpleasant Dreams this week narrating the short story "The Dead Valley" by Ralph Adams Cram. Cram's reputation as a writer stems solely from six stories published in Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories. "The Dead Valley" is his most well-known and frequently reprinted tale, which H.P. Lovecraft later praised for its masterful use of atmosphere and description to evoke a haunting sense of regional horror. Content Warning: This story includes the death of a dog, which some listeners may find upsetting. Please listen with care. "The Death Valley" was published in 1893 and is in the public domain. -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain: https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Monkey's Paw - Unpleasant Dreams 75

    The Monkey's Paw - Unpleasant Dreams 75
    Mar 5 2025
    This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is on vocal rest—doctor’s orders—so we’re revisiting her first Unpleasant Dreams reading from 2023: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. This chilling tale is one of Jim Harold’s favorite short stories, and its haunting moral remains timeless—be careful what you wish for. Originally published in Harper’s Monthly in 1902, The Monkey’s Paw is now in the public domain. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share the show with your friends! -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain: https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Thurnley Abbey - Unpleasant Dreams 74

    Thurnley Abbey - Unpleasant Dreams 74
    Feb 27 2025
    In this chilling episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra brings to life Thurnley Abbey, a masterful ghost story by Perceval Landon. First published in 1908 and in the public domain, this unsettling tale follows a skeptical traveler who dismisses superstitions—until he finds himself spending the night in a cursed abbey with a horrifying secret. Thanks for listening and please share the show! -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain: https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins

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Just ok.

Ok, some "constructive criticism" here. It's just my opinion. The girls voice is ok. The content is ok. The problem is the delivery. It's very monotone, and impersonal. She should be more natural, and engaging. Those are the types of podcasts that seem to "make it". This is to boring to listen to for a long time at work. It puts me to sleep, instead of waking me up. Making me laugh, and/or forget about the monotony of the day. So maybe try to be a little more natural, and upbeat.

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