Kraken’s Cabin

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Who said that just because you’re an adult, you can’t have a bedtime story? Each week, Great Kraken will read classic and spooky horror tales in his distinctively relaxing Irish voice before wishing you a good night’s sleep. You deserve it.

Great Kraken (Paul Ward)


    • Dec 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 56m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    36 - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 158:19


    To the sound of a ticking clock and warm fire, you sit down to hear the curious tale of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.  -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    35 - Animal Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 179:24


    To the sound of a ticking clock and a crackling fire, you hear the tale of Animal Farm.  *includes "Big Rock Candy Mountain" by Harry McClintlock (1928) -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    Bonus 4 - The Pit & The Pendulum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 44:32


    To the sound of a ticking clock, you hear the tale of The Pit & The Pendulum. Did they survive? That is for you to decide.  -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    34 - Frankenstein Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 161:34


    In the peace and quiet of night, and to the sound of crackling fire, you listen to the enthralling conclusion to Frankenstein.  -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    33 - Frankenstein Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 146:47


    In the peace and quiet of night, you continue hearing the tale of Frankenstein, to the sound of crackling fire.  -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    32 - Frankenstein Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 84:23


    As you arrive in the library, Kraken continues the tale of Frankenstein to the accompanying sound of the fireplace.  -=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    31 - Frankenstein Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 65:27


    In honor of Mary Shelley's birthday this week, you arrive at Kraken's Cabin to discover the first VIP Guest: Claire O'Connell. A librarian and museum curator, they worked for Uncle Kraken before his disappearance. They have arrived this evening to share a copy of Frankenstein, with a very important inscription inside. By the sound of a crackling fireplace, they begin to share this incredible tale. -=-=-=-=-=-   All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) - Instagram 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal 4) Please also visit Vampykittyclaire - Instagram to also learn more about my special guest.  I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realize. 

    Bonus - Dracula Unabridged

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 966:16


    Over the gentle ticking of a clock, Kraken recounts Bram Stoker's Dracula in its entirety.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    30 - Dracula Part Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 186:40


    In the midst of a storm, a fireplace crackles nearby as you conclude your adventure with Dracula. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    29 - Dracula Part Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 168:56


    Joining Kraken in the library, a fireplace crackles nearby as you continue your adventure with Dracula. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    28 - Dracula Part Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 165:44


    Joining Kraken in the library, a clock ticks slowly as you continue your adventure with Dracula. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    27 - Dracula Part Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 140:24


    In the midst of a rainstorm, you arrive back at Kraken's Cabin for another installment of Dracula.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    26 - Dracula Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 119:00


    As the Sun begins to set over the nearby lake, Kraken begins to share the next installment of Dracula.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    25 - Dracula Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 138:32


    Kraken welcomes you back warmly and begins a tale guaranteed to chill your blood.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All episodes are shared freely and without profit by the creator. If you'd like to help out, there's a few ways!  1) Please leave a 5 star review on your chosen streaming platform. 2) If you'd like to keep up-to-date: Paul Ward (@great_kraken) • Instagram photos and videos 3) If you would like to make a donation in appreciation or thanks: paypal.me/cannypal I really enjoy making this content for you, so thank you to those who keep coming back. Your support and encouragement means more than you realise. 

    Episode Twenty Four - Shadow Over Innsmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 171:08


    As you arrive once more at Kraken's Cabin, you're greeted with good news, bad news, and a fated phonecall.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- HP Lovecraft is an icon of American historical significance in literature, but he is not without his flaws.  Please take a moment to read about 100 Black Men of America: This nonprofit charity has been recognized as the nation's top African American organization. Established in 1963 by a group of African American leaders, their idea behind It was to express the symbol of solidarity and enhance the educational and economic values of their community. In terms of adding improvement to an individual's life, they have devised health and wellness, education, mentoring and economic programs. Hand-on banking, tips for a healthy lifestyle, scholarship opportunities, and advocacy is very well listed with adequate information on their website. The name represents their strength of 100 chapters across the United States, Africa, England, and the Caribbean. More than 10,000 members have joined from various fields of life to carry forward this foundation's vision.  Please consider making a donation to Home - 100 Black Men of America, Inc. -=-=-=-=-=-=- Kraken - Paul Ward Nicole DeChantraine - @spookylilash

    Episode Twenty Three - Rumplestiltskin & Rapunzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 18:40


    Making the most of the peaceful evening, you join Kraken as he goes for a walk to a nearby stream in the woods. 

    Episode Twenty Two - The Great Gatsby Pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 111:33


    Through a stormy, blustery night, you arrive back at the Cabin, for an existing proposition, and the thrilling conclusion to The Great Gatsby. 

    Episode Twenty One - The Great Gatsby Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 84:38


    You arrive at Kraken's Cabin to hear of some news and future plans that have very big implications...

    Episode Twenty - The Great Gatsby Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 97:48


    Taking the rare opportunity to sit on the deck and enjoy the waves of the nearby lake, a "slightly under the weather" Kraken shares with you a story found in a bedroom dresser with a new category for the library - Regret. 

    Episode Nineteen - The Masque of The Red Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 19:04


    On your return to Kraken's Cabin, you stop to collect his post. Within, a package, and another tale...

    Episode Eighteen - The Red Headed League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 52:17


    Arriving the evening after a heavy storm, to the sound of bird-song, you find Kraken hopeful that the clues are pointing in the right direction. 

    Episode Seventeen - Collected Poems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 28:55


    You arrive at kraken's Cabin to find him elated at a new discovery - a collection of poems dedicated to N. A new clue unfurls as Uncle Kraken's history begins to reveal itself. 

    Episode Sixteen - The Fisherman And His Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 19:59


    Through the rainstorm, you return to Kraken's Cabin to find him in the observatory, the rain on the windows that surround you. You sit down for a tale from Brothers Grimm. 

    Episode Fifteen - The Tell-Tale Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 17:47


    As a last-minute surprise, you call on Kraken before the New Year can begin. 

    Episode Fourteen - A Christmas Carol Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 93:31


    Bringing a hot chocolate back to the library, you return to find Kraken has stoked the fire, to share more of A Christmas Carol

    Christmas Bonus - Twas The Night Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 280:39


    You spend the evening helping Kraken with his Christmas tree, and before bedtime, have the chance to hear one more story...

    Episode Thirteen - A Christmas Carol Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 78:32


    You return from your excursion to Kraken's Cabin, and find Kraken on the porch, watching the waves from the nearby lake wash up on the shore. 

    Episode Twelve - The Cask Of Amontillado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 21:40


    Escaping a cold and blustery night, you return to Kraken's Cabin for distraction. The riddle found in the paperwork of his Uncle's safe has been tormenting you all week. Maybe tonight there will be a breakthrough...

    Episode Eleven - Through The Looking Glass Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 85:35


    During a stormy night, you settle down to listen to Through The Looking Glass. The fire crackles, an old clock chimes nearby...And a surprise is soon to be revealed. 

    Episode Ten - Through The Looking Glass Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 90:38


    Kraken returns from his travels, a clue in hand, more determined than ever to continue the adventure with Alice & Wonderland. 

    Episode Nine - Alice in Wonderland Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 84:11


    You return to the Cabin, to find the living quarters empty. Heading to the library you find Kraken buried in poetry, in a reflective mood. 

    Episode Eight - Alice In Wonderland Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 80:45


    You're the new research assistant at Kraken's Cabin, and for days have been poring over stories of Ravens and Roses to find a solution to the poem Kraken's uncle left behind. You go for a walk to clear your mind, and come back on a cold early Winter's evening to a breakthrough. 

    Halloween Bonus - Fall Of The House of Usher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 48:08


    As you pore over texts in the library during Halloween, Kraken suggests a short break to tell you one of his favorite tales.  With an old clock ticking in the background, grab your blanket and hot chocolates for a spooky tale. 

    Episode Seven - Snow White & Rose Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 16:22


    It's Moving Day! You pull up outside Kraken's Cabin, bone-weary and close to sleeping on your feet. Over a hot chocolate and a warm fire, Kraken updates you with a short tale from the library.    

    Episode Six - The Picture Of Dorian Gray Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 205:57


    You brave the storm outside to arrive at Kraken's Cabin, and prepare for the final chapters of The Picture of Dorian Gray.  With the wind and rain lashing at the windows, you settle in comfort and fresh clothing. At the end, Kraken has a proposition for you to consider...

    Episode Five - The Picture of Dorian Gray Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 151:47


    The mystery of Kraken's Cabin begins to unfold within the library, as you return for another installment of The Picture of Dorian Gray.  As the fireplace burns and brightens the room, the grandfather clock in the corner continues to tick, and your rest your heavy eyes to listen. 

    Episode Four - The Picture Of Dorian Gray Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 138:33


    With a hint of a mystery from last week's visit, you return to Kraken's Cabin in the hopes of learning more.  Sitting on the decking behind the cabin, with the waves of the nearby lake, Kraken begins to read...

    Episode Three - Hansel & Gretel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 21:41


    Through a chilly and windy sunset, you make your way along the path once more... To Kraken's Cabin.  The fireplace is lit, and the chair beside it is comfortable. So, please, sit. Relax.     

    Episode Two - The Cats of Ulthar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 12:10


    It's been a week, and your invite has arrived again. You travel the growing-familiar forest trail and find yourself once again at Kraken's Cabin.     

    Episode One - The Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 12:03


    The Invitation had arrived as expected, but still a surprise. It also included a map, which you followed, and now the Cabin looms before you as the Sun begins to set. With many questions in your mind and a deep breath caught in your chest, you approach...

    Kraken's Cabin - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 0:57


    The Invitation gave clear directions. Keep walking through the woods, until you see the wooden cabin by the shore. That is Kraken's Cabin.    Hosted by Paul Ward, an introduction to his weekly content. Everyone deserves a good bedtime story, right? Also Find Me Here: TikTok Twitch

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