# Shadow, A Fable: Poe's Gothic Horror & Death Plague Tale

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Podcast: [Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Spooky Season](https://stenobird.com/podcast/weekly-spooky-horror-stories-scary-tales-692630)
Published: 2026-06-12T09:00:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 665

## Resource

Edgar Allan Poe's gothic horror masterpiece comes alive in "Shadow, A Fable"—a chilling tale of death, plague, and ancient dread that feels disturbingly modern. Henrique brings his filmmaker's eye to Poe's most eerie fiction, crafting an immersive audio experience of supernatural terror as a group of men confront something unseen lurking just beyond the light. Perfect for horror fiction fans and Poe enthusiasts. Turn down the lights, my spookies… because in Poe’s world, the shadow is never just a shadow. Shadow, a Fable — by Edgar Allan Poe 🎧 LISTEN NOW and subscribe for spine-tingling horror stories every week! 🎉 Unlock exclusive bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon! 👉 WeeklySpooky.com/Join 📬 Contact Us / Submit Your Horror Story! Twitter: @WeeklySpooky Facebook: facebook.com/WeeklySpooky Email: WeeklySpooky@gmail.com 🎵 Music by Ray Mattis 👉 Check out Ray’s incredible work here ! 👨‍💼 Executive Producers: Rob Fields, Bobbletopia.com 🎥 Produced by: Daniel Wilder 🌐 Explore more terrifying tales at: WeeklySpooky.com

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