This week we reach the climax of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's classic novella Carmilla.General Spielsdorf completes his story and reveals the mystery behind his niece's death and the travels he has undertaken in the interim. The group gathers in the ruins of the Karnstein castle, and Carmilla flees once she is recognised for what she is.And with the help of a mysterious stranger, the group work to banish the evil entity, once and for all. The story of one of the greatest vampire tales draws to a close...Content Warning: DeathTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:35 - Carmilla - Chapter 1400:10:00 - Carmilla - Chapter 1500:16:46 - Carmilla - Chapter 1600:23:54 - Background Discussion00:25:52 - CTA00:26:215 - Outro
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Episode 31 - Carmilla (Part 05)
Episode 31 of Tales Under A Broken Sky is now live!Join us by the hearth for the penultimate episode in our reading of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Gothic Masterpiece Carmilla. In this week's episode, General Spielsdorf relates the story behind his neice's death, which bares striking similarity to the situation currently in Laura and her Father's household. The story is now rapidly approaching his climax, and the atmosphere is tense, charged and expectant, as Carmilla is expected to be joining the group presently when she awakens from her slumber. Content Warning: DeathTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:37 - Carmilla - Chapter 1100:09:21 - Carmilla - Chapter 1200:18:05 - Carmilla - Chapter 1300:27:08 - Background Discussion00:29:08 - CTA00:29:27 - Outro
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Episode 30 - Carmilla (Part 04)
This week we continue to read Carmilla, by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, exploring Chapters 8, 9 & 10The action is starting to kick off now, with the search for Carmilla after she goes missing from her room. The doctor arriving to check up on Laura's unusual lethargy and tiredness, as well as the return of General Spielsdorf from his long and unusual travels.The stake are beginning to rise, and with the reappearance of the general, the tension is now palpable.Join us by the hearth why don't you, as we delve deeper into the gothic world of Carmilla.Content Warning: DeathTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:36 - Carmilla - Chapter 0800:07:54 - Carmilla - Chapter 0900:17:49 - Carmilla - Chapter 1000:23:48 - Background Discussion00:25:52 - CTA00:26:11 - Outro
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Episode 29 - Carmilla (Part 03)
This week we revisit Carmilla, by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, and read through Chapters 6 & 7. In this episode, we learn more about the situation in the house, including some unsettling dreams that the young ladies are having, as well as a number of suspicious actions on the part of CarmillaContent Warning: DeathTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:38 - Carmilla - Chapter 0600:09:09 - Carmilla - Chapter 0700:20:11 - Background Discussion00:21:42 - CTA00:22:03 - Outro
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Episode 28 - Dawn and the Spectre of Death
<p>This week, we take a break from Carmilla and turn our attention to one of my own stories, which recently appeared in Vol. 3 of The Dark Corner; Dawn and the Spectre of Death<p> Dawn is just beginning to peak its head, but for a lone stranger stranded on a mountain, the nightmare is just beginning. </p><p></p><p>Content Warning: Demonic Presence, Death, depictions of self-harm, torture</p><p></p><p>Timestamps:<br />00:00:00 - Intro<br />00:00:37 - Dawn and the Spectre of Death<br />00:09:02 - Background Discussion<br />00:10:38 - CTA<br />00:10:58 - Outro</p>
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