I greatly enjoyed this, and therefore tried to trace its origins. I don't know if I succeeded, but it virtually the same as "The House of Fear" by W. Sapte, junior, which appeared under that name in CRAMPTON'S MAGAZINE in December, 1898. There are a number of textual revisions, and in particular, Sapte's "The House of Fear" is set in England rather than America. I am guessing you got this South Carolina version from THE WIMBOURNE BOOK OF VICTORIAN GHOST STORIES, vol. 21, which dates it to 1899. Going by the date alone, I guess the Sapte version is the original. I cannot trace the South Carolina version any earlier than the WIMBOURNE volume (published 2021), but that does not mean it does not exist.
What a treat, a new story from WNS. I've just made a cup of tea so perfect timing.
Me too!
Coffee, for me - but, YESSSSS! NEW WINDY!!! My husband is laughing at me, from downstairs, for shouting that. 🤣
Haha!
Miss your stories💕
Thank u windy u find storys I've not heard before .and always look forward to them 💜🙏
Another great, unknown ghost story. Thank you sir, I needed this today.
Ooooo what a Saturday night treat thank you Windy
Thank you!
Fantastic Story. Your narration is perfect and captivating. I could listen to you talk for hours. Thank You for sharing these hidden gems. ❤
Thank you, glad you enjoy the stories!
Thankyou for this deliciously creepy story and a warning to us all to always heed the advice of old retainers and local superstitions! 🐈⬛
I greatly enjoyed this, and therefore tried to trace its origins. I don't know if I succeeded, but it virtually the same as "The House of Fear" by W. Sapte, junior, which appeared under that name in CRAMPTON'S MAGAZINE in December, 1898. There are a number of textual revisions, and in particular, Sapte's "The House of Fear" is set in England rather than America. I am guessing you got this South Carolina version from THE WIMBOURNE BOOK OF VICTORIAN GHOST STORIES, vol. 21, which dates it to 1899. Going by the date alone, I guess the Sapte version is the original. I cannot trace the South Carolina version any earlier than the WIMBOURNE volume (published 2021), but that does not mean it does not exist.
I tried to add a link to "The House of Fear", but youtube deleted it. It can be found via "google books".
Thanks, WNS. Other channel is being shadow-banned. Loved the picture! And the story was great too. Just a few too many “sirs”. x) ;) X)