A Classic Ghost Story: “THE ASH-TREE” by M.R. James #WeirdDarkness

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When Sir Matthew Fell condemns a woman to death for witchcraft, her cryptic warning—“There will be guests at the Hall”—becomes a chilling prophecy. Years later, her curse takes root in the shadow of an ancient ash tree, where unspeakable horrors lie in wait.
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IN THIS EPISODE: it’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fiction and sci-fi. Tonight it’s a classic horror tale from M.R. James entitled, “The Ash-Tree”.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Ash-Tree” by M.R. James, from the book, “Classic Tales of Horror: 500+ Stories”: https://amzn.to/3ZWcexy
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Originally aired: December 26, 2024
SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/TheAshTree