After Words Paranormal

For you, the lover of eerie, disquieting ghostly tales, this Podcast was created. Join me, Shelby Rickart as I present stories from darkest corners. Tales from literature, modern authors and you, the listener, all told with a generous sprinkling of history, facts and more. Stories reflect the human soul, and the need to be heard never dies…

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Twilight Play

December 09, 2025 • Shelby Rickart • Season 4 • Episode 207

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Our story for this episode is, “Twilight Play,” by August Derleth.

In the story, a young boy has an unusual friend that meets him each day at twilight. When other boys bully him, the friend becomes something more than a playmate. Something deadly.

This story touches on the importance of the Hawk in native cultures. We'll also look at some native lore about these beautiful birds.

Music
Fesliyan Studios: "Ghost," "Halloween" "Scary Music,"
Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"

Sleeping Music Zone: " Native American Drums"

Shamanic Drumming World: "Native American Flute"

Narration: Robert Breault

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