Book · 2020
The Red Room
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He also wrote a scary story and that's what we're going to read now it's called the Red Room.
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The Red Room is a classic short gothic horror story by H. G. Wells that follows an unnamed narrator who spends a night in a supposedly haunted room to disprove the existence of supernatural phenomena, only to be terrified by the psychological weight of his own fear. On a special episode of Stuff You Should Know titled The 14th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!, released on October 31, 2023, co-host Josh Clark brought up the piece to set the seasonal mood. Clark introduced the narrative by reminding the listeners that the renowned science fiction author also ventured into chilling horror, announcing that this particular story would be the first selection read aloud during the holiday celebration. By featuring Wells's atmospheric tale, the hosts engaged their audience in a traditional storytelling format suited for Halloween, showcasing the enduring power of early psychological horror fiction to captivate readers and listeners alike with tales of isolation, suspense, and the terrifying nature of the human imagination when confronted with the unknown.
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Josh Clark he also wrote a scary story and that's what we're going to read now it's called the Red Room 1
“he also wrote a scary story and that's what we're going to read now it's called the Red Room”
