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…
Episodes
189 episodes
The World's Biggest Pumpkin
This is the time of year for planting. Small gardens are cropping up all over my neighborhood. One of my favorite things to plant is pumpkins. I love the beautiful pumpkin blossoms and having a Halloween Jack-o-lantern that was grown in my own ...
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Season 3
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Episode 191
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44:54
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Keep Running
Any runners out there? Ever seen anything unexplainable on your daily jog? In our story, “Keep Running,” by Renata Pavrey, a marathon runner finds himself suddenly running for his life along with the finish line. I checked to see if there were ...
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Season 3
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Episode 190
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25:55
The Dark Castle
Ready for a dark and disturbing castle? Well, we’ve got a good one for you. “The Dark Castle,” by Marion Brandon, definitely delivers. Two travelers caught in a dark and stormy night find shelter inside an old castle. The castle is creepy, but ...
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Season 3
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Episode 189
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44:01
Double Feature: "Disney's Haunted Mansion" and "The Girl at Prom"
The two stories for this episode fall into the category of, “Oops, I Didn’t Know You Were Dead…” “Disney’s Haunted Mansion” and “The Girl at the Prom,” are by Blair Daniels. One of the stories does indeed take place at Disneyland...
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Season 3
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Episode 188
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29:04
Eve of All Hallows
Our story for this episode takes us down dark alleys chased by something deadly and hungry. Hungry to wear a part of its prey. The practice of gaining power by wearing the skins of animals, including humans, is centuries old. We'll look at some...
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Season 3
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Episode 187
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33:23
The Roaches
Our story for this episode is, “The Roaches,” by Thomas M. Disch. A woman obsessed with cleanliness becomes obsessed with something quite unexpected. Cockroaches. Humans and roaches have cohabited this planet for a long time. We'll learn ...
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Season 3
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Episode 186
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37:48
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The Corpse on the Third Slab
In our story, “The Corpse on the Third Slab,” by Otis Aldelbert Kline, a lone policeman on night guard at the morgue has an unexpected conversation. Do morticians and coroners have ghostly encounters? It seems logical that they would, and (no s...
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Season 3
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Episode 185
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29:49
Welcome Home
I have always wondered if after I shuffle off the mortal coil, I would be able to travel through time or continue to do the things I loved. In our story, a young woman has made a long journey to say good-bye to her dying mother. Sadly, it does ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:21
About the Dark
Do you like exploring caves? True spelunking is not my thing, and if I’m watching a show about it, my hand get sweaty. Our story for this episode is, “About the Dark,” by Alison Littlewood. The cave in this story has a darkness that is al...
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Season 3
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Episode 183
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46:56
The Marmot
On this episode, we present “The Marmot,” by Alison V. Harding, a horrifying tale of a creature so deadly I hesitated to even read it. Not really. This story struck my fancy because the monster is actually one of the cutest creatures...
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Season 3
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Episode 182
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35:17
The Black Tree Inn
This week’s episode is all about ghosties!! Our story, “The Black Tree Inn,” by Brianna Raine, a young man inherits a pub. Unfortunately, he also inherits a ghost. I love haunted hotels. Especially if they are in my home town state, Utah....
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Season 3
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Episode 181
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31:05
The Malignant Entity pt. 2
The story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity pt. 2,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of i...
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Season 3
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Episode 180
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36:12
The Malignant Entity pt. 1
The story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity pt.1,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of it...
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Season 3
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Episode 179
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34:51
The Death Watch
On this episode we have a tale of a young woman desperate for the return of her dead brother. “The Death Watch,” by Hugh B. Cave features a radio as the instrument of necromancy. This creepy story is an excellent example of the old adage, "Be c...
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Season 3
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Episode 178
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37:32
The Man in the Green Coat part 2
Our story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 2” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches several unfo...
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Season 3
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Episode 177
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36:34
The Man in the Green Coat, part 1
Our story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 1” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches severa...
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Season 3
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Episode 176
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51:24
In my Day...
Our story for this episode is, “In My Day…,” by Wondra Vanian. When a problem occurs on a bus, one of the passengers manages to it in a most unconventional way—by using a spell. There are wonderful instructions out there in internet land for be...
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Season 3
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Episode 175
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25:40
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Many Happy Returns
Have you every wished for immortality? In this week's episode, we meet an elderly couple who have mastered the art of staying alive by stealing life from others. We'll also look at some sure-fire ways to become immortal, just in case you were i...
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Season 3
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Episode 174
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29:19
The Police Station
Our story for this episode is “The Police Station,” by Bruce Memblatt. A young man is being held at a police station being questioned for a crime he doesn’t remember. When he finally does his horrible penalty has already been carried out. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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32:50
Attention Shoppers:
My mind loves to play, “what if?” It waits until I’m in a normal, everyday circumstance such as grocery shopping, getting a drink from a vending machine, or riding on Trax, Salt Lake City’s trolley service.The game sounds someth...
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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35:59
The Finishing Touches
This week’s story is, “The Finishing Touches,” by Renier Wyers. It involves a manic artist bent on finishing what he thinks is a master painting. Unfortunately, the painting becomes a portal for evil. We’ve touched on haunted paintings and curs...
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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28:36
The Nightmare Road
We’re taking a little trip to Germany in this week’s episode, so pack up your lederhosen and dirndls and crosses to ward off evil. Yes, it’s that kind of story. “The Nightmare Road,” by Florence Crow features a young man on a road chock full of...
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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30:28
The Seeking Thing
The story for this episode is, “The Seeking Thing,” by Janet Hirsch. A man travels a lonely road at night and picks up an unknown hitchhiker. This hitchhiker is seeking more than just a lift.Although our story is technically not an urban...
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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26:03
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