EnCrypted: The Classic Horror Podcast

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Tales of supernatural horror and suspense, old and new, are brought to life in this series of audio narrations enhanced with spinetingling music and sound effects. Featuring stories by acknowledged masters of the genre like M. R. James, E. F. Benson and H. P. Lovecraft, alongside lesser-known authors of the early 20th century waiting to be rediscovered and contemporary talents, The EnCrypted Horror Podcast is your new home for horror, curated, read and produced by Jasper L'Estrange. Subscribe for chilling tales of ghosts, monsters and the macabre.

  1. 9h ago

    "The Four-fingered Hand" by Barry Pain

    The four-fingered hand is a vision that has haunted generations of the Brackley men. But is it some kind of warning...? And, if not, then what else?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE FOUR-FINGERED HAND” by Barry Pain, 1911.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpodYouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/joinOne-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"The Four-fingered Hand” by Barry Pain. First published in “Here and Hereafter” by Barry Pain, pub. Methuen, 1911.Music credits:Music used : "DISORDER OF MEMORY” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic linkhttps://youtu.be/76To_QO_z3Y?si=CTH0FqGQC8HpzAd-SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "LONELY” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/r1bpCevW5X0?si=PDW7LHA7mYaqXTKaSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "HE SINGS AT NIGHT” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link: https://youtu.be/e86UW8p_XsA?si=0UBtx8O2BL5ykU7FSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  2. 6d ago

    "Out of the Sea" by A. C. Benson

    The priest of a small seaside village becomes embroiled in the nightmare of a wealthy family who believe themselves to be tormented by a monster from "out of the sea"...This is an original reading of "Out of the Sea" by A. C. Benson, 1904. NOTE: Sorry for the delay between uploads. I've been having a few technical issues and other bits and bobs going on too.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon:    / encryptedpod  ​YouTube channel membership:     / encryptedclassichorror  ​One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encr...​You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"Out of the Sea" by A. C. Benson, 1904.Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEKSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH​ Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP​ Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV​https://youtu.be/4N0Q-qfBzPM?is=TIw2zSXHdFuSesk_https://youtu.be/r0EWPSHD8lY?is=_69opyeWiVRILNgXhttps://youtu.be/5aYVYwY_Kl4?is=crLrmshblp6w6drbhttps://youtu.be/xYluYDkr1io?is=TT5POh8gzjCGEpAshttps://youtu.be/r0EWPSHD8lY?is=K7EryuOmLLtiVEAE

  3. Jun 26

    "The Face" by E. F. Benson

    Hester has everything - good looks, good health, a loving family. But she is troubled by a recurring dream she has had since childhood. But is it just a dream - or a warning?This is reading of "The Face" by E. F. Benson, 1924.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpodYouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/joinOne-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"The Face" by E. F. Benson, 1924.Music credits:Music used : "BACKROOMS” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/haL-c5wAtHs?si=YY7D2EVHgQAsTEnkSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "O” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/qG_jxOoi2NY?si=JIXhHLH5PhgwkTnNSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "THE ORPHAN” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/6QC70OkduK4?si=usoQeVmjn5_0ZoehSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  4. Jun 18

    "Twitch" by Jasper L'Estrange

    An old man spies on his neighbours - with dangerous repercussions.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror, all lovingly recorded and edited by hand.“TWITCH” by Jasper L’Estrange. Copyright (c) 2026.CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings may contain sound effects and music because that’s what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it’s not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you.0:00 "Twitch"39:21 A tribute to Rebecca Lloyd💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my work:If you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: / encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: / encryptedclassichorror One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"Twitch” © Jasper L’Estrange (2025).Music credits:Music used : "LOST BETWEEN SPACES” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek”Music link: https://youtu.be/jIak25MK33Usi=YcMdx4NeSF7U8OGySUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdom... The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  5. Jun 7

    "The Gorgon" by Clark Ashton Smith

    A grieving traveller in twentieth century London, drawn to morbid curiosities, encounters a mysterious old man with an extraordinary claim.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE GORGON” by Clark Ashton Smith, 1932.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpodYouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/joinOne-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"The Gorgon” by Clark Ashton Smith. First published in Weird Tales magazine, April 1932. Later collected in “Lost Worlds” by Clark Ashton Smith, pub. Arkham House.Music credits:Music used : "OBSESSION” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/oX3CFzsX4SA?si=yyETgNgQYPorcChbSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "VOID WHISPERS” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/r0EWPSHD8lY?si=ElqWz5hePiruRvjSSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "THE MUMMY AWAKENS” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/QyFNdQfMtQM?si=0qSrf4m0X1p5th5ISUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "HAUNTING CHOIR” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/7pOVM60zdC8?si=XlDeyr0p-std7IUwSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  6. Jun 1

    "Spud" by Jasper L'Estrange

    WARNING: This story contains mild swearing and some adult themes.A rift develops between two adolescent boys when their friendship with a seasonal worker at the funfair seems to coincide with sinister events in their hometown. An original story © copyright of Jasper L’Estrange.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpodYouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/joinOne-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"Spud” by Jasper L’Estrange, 2026.Music credits:Music used : "LONELY” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/r1bpCevW5X0?si=mR2ZH6zXYQPBSiqt SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used : "ORPHAN” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/6QC70OkduK4?si=zX1-bWSciJaYx129SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  7. May 24

    "Willard's Curios" by Rebecca Lloyd

    A woman becomes intrigued by the strange activity of the Willards and their children.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “WILLARD’S CURIOS” by Rebecca Lloyd.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpodYouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/joinOne-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcastYou can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS!LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper!If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀About the story:"Willard’s Curios” copyright © by Rebecca Lloyd.Music credits:Music used : "THE WRONG MOTHER” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/r1bpCevW5X0?si=wpDEeTmbW2wlRfGcSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "LONELY” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/r1bpCevW5X0?si=wpDEeTmbW2wlRfGcSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used : "PSYCHO” composed and produced by “Vivek AbhishekMusic link https://youtu.be/vjMC2SJjvZo?si=P0MqpXLPLSt34HsMSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JVMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosMusic used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videosSound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab

  8. May 19

    "Waxworks: A Mystery" by W. L. George

    Seeking shelter from the run, a courting couple find themselves in an apparently abandoned "Waxworks" and become startled by its chamber of horrors...This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “WAXWORKS” by W. L. George, 1922. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Waxworks: A Mystery” by W. L. George. First published in The Strand magazine, 1922. Later collected in “Return from the Grave” (edited by Hugh Lamb, pub. W. H. Allen, 1976).Music credits: Music used : "HOKUM” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek Music link https://youtu.be/tRiO3ZU3EHE?si=V7scqi6pG9SJZWgMSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videos Music used : "THE HOUSE WITHOUT VOICES” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek Music link https://youtu.be/96eXbVmuaDM?si=H-LUqxGi9I8lgocySUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videos Music used : "THE CORRIDOR” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek Music link https://youtu.be/r0EWPSHD8lY?si=8tRDkl5jVhrAUH0GSUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videos Music used : "CLAYFACE” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek Music link https://youtu.be/cdLUHsiScNU?si=Er1XRa2-iVWlgjs2SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videos Music used with permission by VIVEK ABHISHEK https://www.youtube.com/@VIVEKABHISHEK/videos Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

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Tales of supernatural horror and suspense, old and new, are brought to life in this series of audio narrations enhanced with spinetingling music and sound effects. Featuring stories by acknowledged masters of the genre like M. R. James, E. F. Benson and H. P. Lovecraft, alongside lesser-known authors of the early 20th century waiting to be rediscovered and contemporary talents, The EnCrypted Horror Podcast is your new home for horror, curated, read and produced by Jasper L'Estrange. Subscribe for chilling tales of ghosts, monsters and the macabre.

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