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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The Old Black Hat

December 16, 2025 • Shelby Rickart • Season 4 • Episode 208

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Our story, by author Gary Raisor, is perfect for this time of year. “The Old Black Hat” is a different take on a Christmas Icon. It’s a delightful “what if “story that offers up some dark holiday humor. Not so humorous are some of the beasties that make their appearance around the world during winter. We'll look at a few.

Very carefully...

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

Jimmy Durante: "Frosty the Snowman"

Narration: Robert Breault

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