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Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unusual hosts in their unique setting. Just stay in the cordoned off areas and you should be fine…

The Midnight Library


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 116 EPISODES

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    The Midnight Library podcast is a wonderfully wicked gothic storytelling experience that immerses listeners in historical hocus pocus. Each episode tells true stories with great care and attention to detail, creating a sense of location and atmosphere that captivates the audience. Some episodes are more numerous than others, some more macabre, but all are extremely interesting. The creators of this podcast have put in a lot of effort and it shows in the quality of their research and storytelling. Overall, I would highly recommend giving The Midnight Library a listen.

    One of the best aspects of The Midnight Library podcast is the amount of effort put into each episode's storytelling. The hosts take great care to research and present true stories with accuracy while also adding their own unique flair to make them engaging and entertaining. The delivery and banter between the characters are enjoyable, and over time, they have grown on listeners as the show has improved from its early days. The format of the podcast is also well done, with cleverly placed "ad breaks" that link to the given subject matter.

    However, there are some aspects of The Midnight Library podcast that may not appeal to everyone. The humor can be campy and may not resonate with all listeners. Additionally, while some may appreciate the mix of factual information with mild horror overtones, others may find it too gimmicky or off-putting. It ultimately depends on personal taste whether these aspects enhance or detract from the overall experience.

    In conclusion, The Midnight Library podcast is an outstanding storytelling experience filled with historical hocus pocus. It combines accurate research with engaging delivery and banter to create a captivating atmosphere for listeners. While some aspects may not appeal to everyone, those who enjoy darker subjects treated tastefully without bowdlerization or who appreciate shows like Dark Shadows or old Vincent Price movies will likely find this podcast highly enjoyable. Overall, The Midnight Library deserves high praise for its creativity, research, and dedication to providing a wickedly delightful listening experience.



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    Latest episodes from The Midnight Library

    S12 Ep5: The North Berwick Witch Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 39:31


    Our reading this evening is issued with a rare "Heartbreak Warning" It tells the story of how one young man's obsession influenced the governing of his country, and gave unchecked power to the courts who worked in partnership with the church in order to ruin the lives of countless innocent people, primarily women, by first accusing them of witchcraft, then capturing and torturing them- and then ultimately murdering them. The story is true and the victims deserve our attention, our respect, and an effort to prevent this and similar actions from ever happening again. The story contains the brutal facts about the torture that was inflicted upon those who suffered. May they rest in peace. *SHOW NOTES CREDIT & THANKS TO  “ThatGlasgowWitch” *LINK TO THE REEL SHARED https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmuMaXTUQ4/?igsh=MWZ4azE0czY1YmQyZA== * ALSO  - the creators of The Witches of Scotland Taran creators: Claire Campbell, Claire Mitchell, and Zoe Venditozzi & their organization The Witches of Scotland: https://www.witchesofscotland.com/  * Ms. Terry Stewart & The History and Heritage Guide. Historic UK - The History and Heritage Guide www.historic-uk.com

    S12 Ep4: The Midnight Toast: A Story About You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 55:19


    Have you ever heard of "The Turning of the Wheel"? If not, you are missing out on an ancient and beloved calendar that encourages bonfires, music, bathing, planting, baking bread, and finding romance! Oh and also holding a dinner for the dead. Join us tonight in The Reading Room to hear all about the 8 old-fashioned festivals that anyone can take part in... and that many still do! We invite you to love The Wheel of the Year!

    S12 Ep3: The Witch's Wheel of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 57:17


    Have you ever heard of "The Turning of the Wheel"? If not, you are missing out on an ancient and beloved calendar that encourages bonfires, music, bathing, planting, baking bread, and finding romance! Oh and also holding a dinner for the dead. Join us tonight in The Reading Room to hear all about the 8 old-fashioned festivals that anyone can take part in... and that many still do! We invite you to love The Wheel of the Year! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S12 Ep2: A Belfry of Bats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 36:58


    Welcome bat lovers! And future bat lovers! We have great faith that once you get to know bats... well, you'll find they're even more creepy and mysterious than you imagined. Please swoop down on The Hospitality Tray to snap up your treats and find your favorite seat because tonight it's all about The Goth Butterflies of the Night, BATS! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S12 Ep1: The Victorians - Masters of Morbid Mourning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 38:49


    Welcome Spooky Lovelies! The fireplaces are lit, the Hospitality Tray is set, and everything that would make you run in panic is waiting beyond the cordoned-off areas, mostly. We thought it was time to visit our long-dead friends, The Victorians, and to learn to admire their strict and strange mourning customs, some of which are still with us today. From how long your black veil should be, to how to keep mice from burrowing into a corpse, we have all the dirt on their fascinating habits! So, strap on your best black bonnet and join us in The Reading Room! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep9: Character Music Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 49:24


    Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Join me for 40 melodious minutes of music and polite talk about how and why each piece was chosen for the beloved characters and unique places found only in the world of The Midnight Library! This will be followed by a short Q&A session. I'm so glad you're here! Love, Miranda HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep8: Seaworthy Witches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 42:14


    Welcome, Dear Guest! Tonight's sumptuous topic is: Seaworthy Witches! The Hospitality Tray is dripping with water-logged delights! And there will be talk of maritime superstitions, historical water-witch lore, an ad by our fine sponsor, The Mystique, and the amazing story of Tam O'Shanter & The Cutty Sark! Also, Mr. Darling refuses to put his mouth on a slimy sea hag. Join us! (Life vests are mandatory and useless) Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep7: Podcast Hospitality Tray! - 5 Shows, 90 Minutes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 93:34


    5 Great Shows in One Spot! WE DO TOO HAVE FRIENDS! Snuggle up in The Reading Room and settle in for a long, delicious treat, because tonight, 5 luscious guest hosts have arrived to let you sample their own, unique styles of storytelling! Miranda will keep you company and introduce you to each of them. They are: Icy Sedgwick from Fabulous Folklore with Icy. Al Ridenour and Sara Chavez from Bone and Sickle. Alasdair Beckett-King & James Shakeshaft from The Loremen. Richard Hatem from Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf. And Chris Cullari & Ed Voccola from Scared All The Time. Their stories range from personal...to maniacal. *BE WARNED! Scared All The Time's portion contains vivid descriptions of cannibalism. So there. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep6: Death in Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 41:44


    Welcome, Dear Guest! Bring your most critical eye (from your pocket or borrow one from a friend) because tonight we will examine 3 masterfully painted, fine works featuring Death in Art! In each attention-grabbing artwork, Death will be portrayed differently and effectively. So effective, well, you'll have no choice but to follow him (or her!) Don't be left in the dark, look them up in advance!  -Death at the Door- by Adolf Menzel. -Death Playing the Fiddle- by Arnold Böcklin. And -Death and the Maiden by Marianne Stokes.  Each promises to be a deadly delight. Join us! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep5: Vault of the Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 40:27


    Welcome, Spooky Lovelies! How elegant you look in your vampire-inspired attire! Tonight, by candlelight, we shall visit grave after grave after grave until we've had our fill of all the bizarre batterings the bodies of the supposed vampires have sustained. They are many and grievous. From stakes through their heart to stones in their mouth, "vampires" know grave treatment. Join us! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep4: The Mummer's March

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 36:00


    You know what must be done. You know what you must do. Reach way back into your closet and retrieve your black ceremonial robes -or- grab some glitter and a hot-glue gun! The choice is yours! Tonight Miranda will tell you all about the weird and wonderful history of Mummers...and where you can find and join in with them today... safely, of course... Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep3: Werewolf of Bedburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 35:19


    Gruesome Greetings Dear Guests! Please take note of our repeated use of the word "gruesome" for this wild and wonderful werewolf tale is not for the faint of heart. If, however, you have the stomach and guts enough to simply let such ghastly things splash all over you without batting an eye (or ear)- Well! Do we have a lurid legend to share with you! The Werewolf of Bedburg. And yes, Mr. Darling is fond of this story! **Special guest cameo by John Darling Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep2: First Familiars Alcie Kyteler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 38:14


    Welcome to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Imagine being accused of witchcraft because of the cute, little pets you own-- and that cute, little mole on your chin... and several of your spouses dropping dead while in your care. Please find your favorite spot because tonight, Ms. Merrick has for you, the spellbinding story of the very first familiars, and the first witch in Ireland to be accused of having them in her service, Alice Kyteler. And yes, your familiars are certainly welcome in The Midnight Library! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S11 Ep1: Scared All The Time Crossover - Beyond the Cordoned-Off Areas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 25:13


    Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! We begin tonight's reading with a dire warning about treading where you ought not to, specifically inside notorious haunted houses...and protected properties. But it seems no matter how many times Miranda warns the humans, they always think nothing bad will ever happen to them. Join us tonight as Ed & Chris from Scared All The Time travel beyond the cordoned-off areas and fool around and find out in this, the premier reading of Season 11 of The Midnight Library! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    A Short Story About You - Season 11 Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 14:01


    We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!

    S10 Ep9: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 37:41


    "EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Please find your favorite cozy spot in The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Tonight we have a special, surprising, and even shocking tale for you: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835! Have you ever wondered if there's really anything interesting on the moon? People long ago did too, and wow did they get the early scoop on the troop of wild beings that you're unlikely to be informed about in modern times. But never fear, we'll fill you in! Now, grab a wolf pup and listen up as we prepare to do a little moon gazing!" Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep8: The Spell of the Spider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 33:52


    Welcome, Dear Guests! Please come through quickly and find your favorite, cozy spot in The Reading Room. If you're feeling a little itchy or antsy, that's to be expected as tonight's reading is on the subject of Spider Lore! So please ignore the tickling of the fine hairs on your neck and refrain from jumping or shrieking because we have many spiders to catch! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep7: Pubs Most Haunted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 42:01


    Please come out with us for a little drink, won't you, dear guest? Tonight we're on the prowl for spooky pubs. Pubs Most Haunted! That's what you get when you build a public house on ancient Ley Lines or inside of the world's oldest, prehistoric stone circle. Oh, and it helps to have a load of shifty characters living there down through time, along with the performing of mysterious rituals, and a slew of dreadful murders. These components make troubled spirits feel right at home! Please take your seat... Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep6: The Loremen Crossover - The Bedtime Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 42:05


    Back by popular demand! The Loremen return to The Midnight Library for a comforting slumber party! Well, that's probably not what they'll tell you, but maybe you shouldn't be so trustful of two strange men who call themselves "The Loremen". Tonight, James Shakeshaft & Alasdair Beckett-King find themselves holed up in The Red Room, and actually have the nerve to request a bedtime story to be told to them by your host, Miranda Merrick! (How else would we end up with a horror warning?) Please get cozy... and brace yourself! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep5: Essential Eccentrics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 41:23


    Is your uncle the one that makes little suits of armor for his pet squirrels- or is that you? There's a rumor that Miranda was raised by someone who insisted that their pet horse eat in the kitchen. There's a bishop in the village who wears a Batman costume under his holy robes (you didn't hear that from us though). Eccentrics are some of the most colorful people you may ever have the pleasure of knowing. Tonight, let us introduce you to some doozies! There's a natural-born showman in furs & jewels, a "Catch-Me-If-You-Can" wish granter, a pre-death funeral ride, and- a troublesome drunk... who may be... a horrid villain you've most certainly heard of! Please take your seat- and buckle up! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep4: Dead Bejeweled Skeletons- Bone Bling!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 34:39


    What will you wear for eternity? Will your bones go bare while others are dripping with gold and precious jewels? Probably. But let us fill you in on how some have come to be covered in a king's ransom of rubies and diamonds- and how you can see them! And, if The League of Lady Gravediggers have their way... how you can join them. Grab your favorite spot and hold on to your bones because things are about to get weird in The Reading Room as we introduce you to The Bejeweled Skeletons! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep3: PAN! Ancient Goat-Horned God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 37:06


    Please choose your favorite spot in The Reading Room as we traverse the mists of time and call out to the legendary, robust Greek God, PAN. Revel in his divine company and reap the lavish rewards of your sacrifice! Your haunting host, Miranda Merrick, will tell you of the rumored birth of the god, stories of his life and times... and just where you might look to find hints of his existence that linger on today. Don't be sheepish. Join us! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep2: DIVINATION - It's What's for Dinner!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 42:36


    Greetings Spooky Lovelies! We assume you received your personal dinner invitation for tonight's reading? Maybe you missed it. It was written in the red veins of the Sorrel lettuce on The Hospitality Tray last week. Oh well. You're here now, so please take your favorite seat as your scrumptious host, Ms. Miranda fills you in on all of the sly and easy methods of Food Divination! Apples. Onions, eggs, cheese, and bones will all be served up and at your service to find out everything you need to know. Bon(e) Appetit! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S10 Ep1: The Birth of Irma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 60:00


    Tonight! The story so many of you have been asking to hear: The Birth of Irma! Just how did this little Sugar Booger come into being? From whence did she come? How did we all become so possessed by her? Join us tonight to hear the heated story of her Underworld origin! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9: Season 10 Announcement & A Question: Are You A Midnight Library Missing Person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 7:59


    CALLING ALL SPOOKY LOVELIES! We have an announcement about Season 10 for you! We also have a question- Are you one of our beloved missing ones? Find out in this short message from Miranda!

    S9 Ep9: The Murder of Durable Mike Malloy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 42:54


    Greetings, My Dear... Lone... Guest, I thought I'd have you in for tea on this beautiful, early fall evening... to discuss... MURDER. But, not just any murder... a slow, plotting, gentle murder... at least at first. The clueless victim didn't even realize he was being murdered, so that's better, right? We think so. Please, make yourself comfortable alone here with me and... enjoy your treats and tea. And everything... will be just fine... eventually. Love, Miranda ps. wear gloves if you have them... for... reasons. Thank you for visiting and... I'm sorry Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep8: Owls: The Harbingers of Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 33:47


    RAVENOUS RAPTOR FANS REJOICE! Tonight, by special request, we celebrate OWLS!-- and all that they are amazingly capable of! Even if you have a fear of owls, we invite you to cozy up in The Reading Room to hear of their luscious history and alluring lore... and even what they're hungry for. Keep your eyes peeled for our Miss Harlow... if you have no fear... yet. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep7: The Victorian Obsession with Shrunken Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 42:43


    My very dear guest, we have a rather unique and meaningful story as tonight's offering here in The Reading Room.  It will undoubtedly pique your morbid interest, as the subject is "The Victorian Obsession with Shrunken Heads"  But more than this, I believe it will touch, or even awaken, something with in you that will cause you to think differently about this dire subject- and the two groups of people and the victims of the process whom the story is about.  It's my honor to share their story with you.  Please make yourself at home to listen.  Sincerely, Miranda Merrick Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for this episode's amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep6: Fairies in Art!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 40:37


    Welcome in Dear Guest! We know that some of you have been waiting for another visit to this beloved topic for quite some time, so tonight, we have a spritely telling of Fairies in Art! These enchanting creatures live in the hearts and minds of people all over the globe, and thanks to some magically gifted artists, now everyone can see them!... not just us. Your ethereal host will describe for you, 2 paintings, Midsummer Eve, by Edward Robert Hughes, and Spirit of the Night, by John Atkinson Grimshaw. And, several fabulous fairy beings in the astoundingly popular book, Faeries, by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Now, find your favorite seat... and we'll all have a nice break from boring reality! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep5: Romulus, Remus, & Lupercalia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 34:55


    Do we "not" have a surprise for YOU, Dear Guests! Tonight your bewitching host has for you- the amazing story of Romulus, Remus, & Lupercalia, the ancient feast day, and in-the-buff frenzied frolic that brought romance and fertility to lovers for perhaps thousands of years... and we're totally "not" reviving the wild tradition...nor will we tell you exactly where and when ...and what to wear to the celebration, so "don't" listen closely (wink, wink) Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep4: Of Ghost Ships and the Risen Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 43:46


    All Aboard Dear Guests! Tonight, we are off on a dire and dreary seafaring adventure! First, there will be rumors of sightings of the Famous Ghost Ship, The Flying Dutchman. This ethereal ship has emerged out of the mists to strike fear and bestow doom upon its many beholders... and we are so here for it! Then, we will witness the building, sinking, and astonishing raising of Sweden's colossal warship, Vasa... including her dead, that you can visit today. Please join us! (Lifeboats will not be provided.) Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep3: Slithering Snake Oil Salesmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 38:20


    Step right this way, Spooky Lovelies! Have we got just the thing for YOU! No matter what ails you, we have... something ...that will make you feel... differently than you do currently... perhaps... forever! Tonight, your Divine Host, Miranda Merrick, will tell you all about those shifty, snake-boiling sellers from days of yore! Where did they come from? Exactly what were they really selling? And is there any left on the shelves at Grimm's Grocer's? You bet there is! (No returns, of course) Please take your spot in The Reading Room. It's about to get strange. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep2: The Midnight Market - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 48:46


    Welcome to Part 2 of The Midnight Market, Spooky Lovelies! We promise this will be a night for you to remember… however, we cannot promise that you will be able to. Come as you are or dress in your finery! Bring your children… we insist. You'll see your friends and meet new ones– Oh! and the goods we will have on offer are sure to charm you… forever. Thank you for permitting us to hold this unusual sale…those of you who so kindly voted in our favor. We'll never forget you… Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9 Ep1: The Midnight Market - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 49:22


    Come one! Come all! To: The Midnight Market! 100% safe and enjoyable food & fun for your entire family! Our permit was secured via YOUR VOTE at The Village Council meeting, and we Thank You for making it all possible! After your evening… rest, visit our cheery marketplace just beyond the county line in the huge clover field at the edge of The Village. All of your Midnight Library favorites will be there- PLUS a few new ones that you're bound to be just as fond of! (This is Part 1 of this enchanting, long reading. Part 2 will be posted Oct.29th) To fully enjoy your own personal experience at The Midnight Market, headphones or earbuds are highly recommended! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S9: Bonus - Season 9 Announcement and Miranda's Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 28:16


    When will the Reading Room reopen?  What will be on the Hospitality Tray?  Can you help me find my other eye?  We get SO MANY questions this time of year… there must be something in the air… that makes human people crave the unique atmosphere of The Midnight Library!  To put your fears at rest… for the most part, here we have a reassuring Season 9 Announcement for you.  To mildly comfort you even further, we have a short story, “Miranda's Way” that will give you a beyond-the-library-walls peek into your host's everyday life.  Listen carefully… and everything… will be just fine… mostly. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for this episode's amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep9: Bonus Tea with Miranda - Circus Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 30:19


    Greetings My Dear Guest!  Maybe you recall ...in our previous reading on Sacred Tattoos, I lamented the fact that there were just too many wonderful tattoo tales to choose from-- and the story of the first tattooed circus performers is one of them!  So please join me now to hear about these daring and "colorful" characters!  Now, won't you take a seat beside me?  Natasha will be along shortly with our tea.  Just relax and maybe don't make too much eye contact with her... She's a ... nervous sort of... girl... you know... Welcome to The Midnight Library! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep8: As the Crow Flies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 37:40


    Greetings, Dear Guest! Please dash in quickly before the crows get you-- I mean before the crows get IN!! They've paid us a completely unexpected visit that's coincidentally collided with your lovely visit! We have no idea how this has happened! Perhaps they heard that they're the star of tonight's reading: As The Crow Flies. Please walk calmly to your favorite spot to hear all kinds of fascinating crow facts and lore. And everything... will be just fine... Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    sounds like crow flies as the crow flies
    S8 Ep7: Wicked Little Love Spells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 39:00


    Welcome, Lovely Guest! We hope you're in the mood for romance because tonight's reading is all about ancient and sometimes forbidden love spells and potions! So, why don't you slip into something more comfortable while we pour a little wine … and gather up some sacred rings, various animals,... and a little blood and fingernail clippings, and such. Then let's see if we can make the magic happen! We promise not to kiss and tell... Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep6: Hand-Painted Human Skulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 38:50


    Greetings, Dear Guest! You are in for such a colorful treat this evening, as your host, the other Divine Ms. M., tells you all about the little-known art of Hand-Painted Human Skulls! Most of them are ancient, but there are certainly some more recent painted-up dead heads, too. Oh, and the best part is-- many of them are on display for you to see! Find out the fascinating history of how and why this peculiar practice of decorating the dead came to be. Please take your favorite seat in The Reading Room, and let's begin! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep5: Dear Mother Shipton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 36:38


    Right this way, Dear Guest! What if we told you that tonight, we're going to be doing a little spelunking or cave-dwelling? And not just so we can pet the bats, but because it is the birthplace of a very famous WITCH: Mother Shipton, "The Yorkshire Prophetess." Ms. Merrick will take you from her humble cave birth, through her eerily dramatic predictions, and finally the close of her life... and, she'll tell you how she lives on in a place that thousands of people visit each year. You'll love the haunting story of Mother Shipton! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for this episode's amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep4: Bygone Ways to Bite the Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 39:15


    Greetings, Dear Guest! In tonight's dire reading, we will reminisce about the many splendid ways people used to kick the bucket... or uh... pass away. There was once so much unpredictable variety! Folks used to be forced to meet their maker by fickle fairies, chancy chickens, and even wily wallpaper! Please curl up in your favorite spot and join us as we visit yesteryear and fondly recall many of the Bygone Ways to Bite the Dust!-- Oh! And we have a famous surprise guest to greet you! (A live one) See if you recognize him! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep3: The Devil in Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 32:43


    Welcome, Dear Guests! Back by popular demand, an art special! This wicked reading will feature 3 hotter than Hades paintings starring His High Hotness: The Devil! Each fiery work of fine art portrays Big D in a distinctly different style, from mild to wild! There's sure to be something to suit everyone's taste. Please make your selections from The Hospitality Tray and cozy up by the fireplace for tonight's... burnt offerings! (If you would like to search for the images of the paintings as you listen- which we highly recommend- The paintings featured are: “Fallen Angel” by Alexandre Cabanel “St. Augustine & The Devil” by Michael Pacher “Mephisto” by Eduard von Grutzner Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep2: Walpurgis Night! A Witches Shindig!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 31:52


    Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Gather ye, Witches, for this Halfway to Halloween Celebration!! April 30th is Walpurgisnacht, Walpurgis Night, or WITCH'S NIGHT! A Devil's delight like no other! -- With a centuries-old dead nun included that only helps to stoke the fire and fan the flames! If you didn't know before that there 2 wild nights for the wicked each year, NOW YOU DO! Please take your seats! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S8 Ep1: The Tale of Natasha Boomslang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 82:51


    Welcome back to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Oh how we've missed you! And what a treat you're in for this evening! I am so pleased and proud to be telling you the oddly touching Tale of Our Natasha Boomslang, complete with new characters for you to meet, as well as old friends for you to greet! There will be no spoilers about coilers here, so slither into your favorite cozy corner or curl up by the fire with a wolf pup as we begin at the beginning... for the most part. And yes! There are goodies on The Hospitality Tray... prepared by the demons. Natasha has been given the night off in her honor. Love, Miranda **Headphones are HIGHLY recommended for this reading. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    A Guide to the Unknown Crossover Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 11:05


    The Midnight Library is pleased to introduce Guide to the Unknown: A podcast for horror fans and the paranormal-curious.

    Season 8 Announcement - A Message from Miranda Merrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 6:13


    Why are the gates to The Midnight Library closed? Will they reopen? If so, when?! Why can I still taste the last thing I ate from The Hospitality Tray? Most of these questions will happily be answered in this short message from your Heavenly Host: Miranda Merrick (Besides, who else would tell you the truth?)

    S7 Ep8: TATTOO YOU: Sacred Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 39:05


    Tonight, Dear Guest, we have a topic of great interest to anyone who has skin! So, please make yourself at home in The Reading Room as your appealing host, Ms. Merrick tells you the soothing story of those found sporting the world's earliest and most exotic tattoos. Early humans seemed to know the magical power of embedding ink deeply into their skin. Now, you'll know, too. Welcome to The Midnight Library. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S7 Ep7: Engraved in Stone - The Secret Language of Tombstones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 35:40


    Walk this way, Dear Guests- Tonight's engrossing tale is the key to the history of graves and the silent language of tombstone symbols. The dead have much to teach us about being buried for thousands of years, and what we choose to engrave on their headstones, speaks volumes to those who know how to interpret these "silent as the grave" images. Grab a few tombstone cookies off The Hospitality Tray and make yourself at home! Welcome to The Midnight Library. Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S7 Ep6: The Fortuneteller's Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 34:59


    Welcome in, Dear Guest! We insist that you enjoy a cup of Midnight Library Blend Tea... And let our Host, Miranda, tell you what your future will be. Tonight, we unfurl a topic in The Reading Room that many have been anxiously waiting for -Tasseomancy! The history and art of predicting the future by the reading of tea leaves. How did the magically comforting drink of tea come to be part of the supernatural world of prophecy? We knew you were going to ask that! Cozy up with your cup, and we'll tell you... Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S7 Ep5: Peculiar Prosthetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 35:33


    Let us ask you a question, Dear Guest-- Have you ever discovered that a friend has had a secret prosthetic body part? (not like that) An artificial arm, leg, or maybe teeth that were so cleverly made that you never even noticed it? Well, there's no chance of that with the ancient prosthetics Ms. Merrick is going to tell you about tonight! These past times orthopedics would have stuck out like a peg leg! Find out about our ancestor's creative replacement body parts in tonight's darkly entertaining reading. Please take your seats! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

    S7 Ep4: The Mystical Island of Hy Brasil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 34:24


    There once was an island as sure as can be, far and away upon the sea... Welcome, Dear Guests! Batten down the hatches and stow your goods! Tonight we search for the mysterious and storied Island of Hy Brasil! There and then not, the strangely inhabited island was rumored to be the home of a wizard, masterful monks, fairies, ghosts, and even a hidden-from-the-eyes-of-humans city of advanced beings. Witnessed and visited by some, Hy Brasil may just surface again in the future... Please take your seats below deck! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for this episode's amazing music AND sound design.

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