The Dark Descent – “Afterward” by Edith Wharton

This week, Willow and I take a look at the creepy effects of UNFETTERED CAPITALISM with Edith Wharton’s “Afterward!”

The Dark Descent – “What Was It?” by Fitz-James O’Brien

Sometimes, you don’t even need to ask. “What Was It?” by Fitz-James O’Brien!

The Dark Descent – “Clara Militch” by Ivan Turgenev

This week, we’re heading off to jolly ol’ Russia for a bit of nineteenth century whimsey titled “Clara Militch” or “Klara Milich” or any number of permutations. It’s by Ivan Turgenev and it’s a real cracker! By which I mean, we were utterly confused by it.

The Dark Descent – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens

When is a ghost not a ghost? When it’s a SIGNAL-MAN! It’s “The Signal-Man” by Charles Discken and Willow has NOTES on the story! NOTES!

The Dark Descent – “The Jolly Corner” by Henry James

Oh, Henry James. Why must you be so obtuse? This week, it’s a return to the creeps and the spooks as we take a step inside “The Jolly Corner!” Any good? Well, Willow had no idea what was going on!