How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery by E F Benson

“… But there is one ghost at Church-Peveril at which the family never laugh, in which they feel no friendly and amused interest, and of which they only speak just as much as is necessary for the safety of their guests.”

[@GradKat]

This was great - and one I hadn’t heard before. Thank you for your beautiful narration Richard, and a Happy 2024 to you!

[@YvonneWilson312]

Wonderful start to the New year! Thank you so much, Richard - beautifully read as always. All the very best to you and yours for 2024!

[@mariamcgee4462]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to new stories! 😊

[@valentine1980]

Wonderful, Richard! Happy New Year!

[@bluegreenglue6565]

I really like this story. It's one that is very visual - both charming and horrifying in turn. I'm sure there must be a cinematic adaptation, but I can't recall ever having seen one. Thanks very much for a New Year's Eve treat. Everyone, be safe, be well, and ride this coming year's wave to its crest then smoothly into shore (must be thinking of Home, for coastal metaphors are on my mind today). Cheers!

[@paulcateiii]

Happy New Year Richard

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Handsome Dick was very much a beast. You have a beautiful voice for these readings 📚 Thank you. Happy New Year 🎉 😊

[@GhostsByRC]

Thank you!