309 - Strange Tales X.1: Fateful Encounters

Back with pt. 2 of autumnal fictions of the spine-tingling variety. This time largely from (where else) Pu Songling, as well as several shorter entries from the Zibuyu.00:01:15 - Friendship Beyond the Grave00:10:25 - Karmic Debts00:12:30 - Spiritual Man Luo Catches the Wrong Demo ...  Show more

The 19th Century is going to be exceedingly rough on Qing China. So, before we venture down into the chasm that is the "Chinese Century of Humuliation's" opening salvos, let's assess where we - and the Empire - sit as of 1810... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ...  Show more

Today's stories are all about the bizarre things that can happen at school, and the unsettling truths that you may learn about yourself. First, Sapphire shares a story about a young girl who becomes possessed by a Jinn. Then, we'll watch a group of friends fall apart over the yea ...  Show more

Every now and then a person comes along who puts their mind to an unusual task. Today's tour will introduce you to two of them.

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There's a darker side to elegance and extravagance, and these curious tales will give you a look at some of our favorites.

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There are many looks we share with others, loved ones, friends, foes and strangers. The look of love, the look of goodbye, the look of success, the look of murder and the look of death like in these podcast’s stories. First, a vintage find is the perfect killer fit. Next, best fr ...  Show more