Ep. 1179, Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon
Summary
Host BJ Harrison introduces the classic ghost story "Thurnley Abbey" by Percival Landon, noting its reputation as one of the most terrifying tales in the genre. The narrative follows a traveler who stays at the abbey and discovers that the new owner, John Broughton, has become unnervingly changed since moving in. After Broughton warns him to speak to any ghost he encounters, the narrator awakens to a horrifying figure at his bedside, which he destroys in a fit of rage believing it to be a prank. The true horror emerges when Broughton reacts with genuine terror, revealing that the entity was…
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Introduction to Thurnley Abbey and host
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Background on Thurnley Abbey and author
Narrative: The journey to Brindisi
Meeting Mr. Colvin on the train
Colvin's request to share a cabin
Colvin's story: Introduction to Broughton
The history and reputation of Thurnley Abbey
Repairs and the legend of the ghosts
Broughton's beliefs and the invitation
Arrival at Thurnley Abbey
First impressions and conversation with Glenarm
Dinner party and Broughton's changed demeanor
The night before: Tensions and warnings
The narrator wakes to a terrifying figure
Confronting the apparition and realizing it is fake
Destroying the prop and confronting Broughton
Broughton's reaction and the true horror
The real ghost appears in the room
The aftermath and return to the present
Outro and recommendation for The Horla
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