HAPPY HALLOWEEN WITCHES! In this unconventional episode, the witches read a spooky short story and share their Halloween favorites. Get your spook on today and enjoy the final episode of The Literary Coven's Halloween collection.Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN WITCHES!  In this unconventional episode, the witches read a spooky short story and share their Halloween favorites. Get your spook on today and enjoy the final episode of The Literary Coven's Halloween collection.<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - I'm Calling to Inform You

"The figure was somewhere between male and female. Hollow-chested, sharp featured. Spindly, with clean chin and cheeks and milk-pale skin. It was dressed in loose-fitting raggedy leathers that had been badly tanned and left outside in the weather, or perhaps worked over by a pack of dogs. It wore thick hard boots and a conical cap over black, stringy hair. The cap stank like a slaughter."In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Redcap" by Carrie Vaughn.  Join the hosts in this fear-filled episode as they examine the relationship between the three sisters and the fear induced by the Redcap.Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"The figure was somewhere between male and female. Hollow-chested, sharp featured. Spindly, with clean chin and cheeks and milk-pale skin. It was dressed in loose-fitting raggedy leathers that had been badly tanned and left outside in the weather, or perhaps worked over by a pack of dogs. It wore thick hard boots and a conical cap over black, stringy hair. The cap stank like a slaughter." In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Redcap" by Carrie Vaughn.  Join the hosts in this fear-filled episode as they examine the relationship between the three sisters and the fear induced by the Redcap.<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Redcap

"A shaft of refracted daylight now lay across the hall. She stopped dead and stared at the hall table—on this lay a letter addressed to her."In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dive into "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen. Join the girls as they discuss love and war, reality and illusion, and trauma. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"A shaft of refracted daylight now lay across the hall. She stopped dead and stared  at the hall table—on this lay a letter addressed to her." In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dive into "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen. Join the girls as they discuss love and war, reality and illusion, and trauma. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - The Demon Lover

"The morning light came through the thin curtain. Tallulah was beside me. I had legs again. I put a hand to my mouth. My tongue was whole. My flesh felt new. More than that, I could see. When I put my glasses on the world became blurred. I didn’t need them anymore. The very surface of my eyes had been reborn."Content Warning:-Child Abuse-Incest-Sexual Assault-RapeIn today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss the horror novelette, "Fabulous Beasts" by Priya Sharma. The girls touch on uncomfortable topics and discuss important themes and characters. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"The morning light came through the thin curtain. Tallulah was beside me. I had legs again. I put a hand to my mouth. My tongue was whole. My flesh felt new. More than that, I could see. When I put my glasses on the world became blurred. I didn’t need them anymore. The very surface of my eyes had been reborn." Content Warning: -Child Abuse -Incest -Sexual Assault -Rape In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss the horror novelette, "Fabulous Beasts" by Priya Sharma. The girls touch on uncomfortable topics and discuss important themes and characters.  <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Fabulous Beasts (Content Warning)

"He was a good husband, a good father. I don’t understand it. I don’t believe in it. I don’t believe that it happened. I saw it happen but it isn’t true. It can’t be. He was always gentle. "In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches cover "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. This short story is much like a classic werewolf tale but with an unexpected twist! Join the girls as they discuss denial and intuition, appearances, motherhood, and Halloween costumes. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"He was a good husband, a good father. I don’t understand it. I don’t believe in it. I don’t believe that it happened. I saw it happen but it isn’t true. It can’t be. He was always gentle. " In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches cover "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. This short story is much like a classic werewolf tale but with an unexpected twist! Join the girls as they discuss denial and intuition, appearances, motherhood, and Halloween costumes. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - The Wife's Story

"HE HAD BEEN waiting a long, long time in the summer night, as the darkness pressed warmer to the earth and the stars turned slowly over the sky"In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "At Midnight, in the Month of June" by Ray Bradbury. This short story is from the perspective of a murderer who stalks his victims at night, treating the act as a game of hide-and-seek.  Join the girls as they cover sanity, safety, and what, or rather, who lurks in the darkness. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"HE HAD BEEN waiting a long, long time in the summer night, as the darkness pressed warmer to the earth and the stars turned slowly over the sky" In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "At Midnight, in the Month of June" by Ray Bradbury. This short story is from the perspective of a murderer who stalks his victims at night, treating the act as a game of hide-and-seek.  Join the girls as they cover sanity, safety, and what, or rather, who lurks in the darkness. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - At Midnight, in the Month of June

"The third floor was long and deserted, lit only by the sputtering glow of the fluorescents. Unlike theother levels of the mill, it was relatively silent and unoccupied - at least by the humans. The rats were another matter."Today's episode of The Literary Coven covers "Graveyard Shift" by Stephen King. Join the witches and see what horrors and monstrosities await on the graveyard shift. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"The third floor was long and deserted, lit only by the sputtering glow of the fluorescents. Unlike theother levels of the mill, it was relatively silent and unoccupied - at least by the humans. The rats were another matter." Today's episode of The Literary Coven covers "Graveyard Shift" by Stephen King. Join the witches and see what horrors and monstrosities await on the graveyard shift. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Graveyard Shift

"There was no need for her to answer, for there, gleaming spectrally on her bosom, was the evil blossom, its white petals spotted now with flecks of scarlet, vivid as drops of newly spilt blood."In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "The Mummy's Curse" or "Lost in the Pyramid" by Louisa May Alcott. Join the girls as they talk about curses, curiosity, knowledge, and superstitions.Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"There was no need for her to answer, for there, gleaming spectrally on her bosom, was the evil blossom, its white petals spotted now with flecks of scarlet, vivid as drops of newly spilt blood." In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "The Mummy's Curse" or "Lost in the Pyramid" by Louisa May Alcott. Join the girls as they talk about curses, curiosity, knowledge, and superstitions.<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - The Mummy's Curse

"Connie stared at him, another wave of dizziness and fear rising in her so that for a moment he wasn't even in focus but was just a blur standing there against his gold car, and she had the idea that he had driven up the driveway all right but had come from nowhere before that and belonged nowhere and that everything about him and even about the music that was so familiar to her was only half real. "In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates. This short story was inspired by the three Tuscon, Arizona murders committed by Charles Schmid from  1964-65. In this horrifying episode, the girls talk about important themes, trusting your instincts, and what they would have done in the main character's position. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"Connie stared at him, another wave of dizziness and fear rising in her so that for a moment he wasn't even in focus but was just a blur standing there against his gold car, and she had the idea that he had driven up the driveway all right but had come from nowhere before that and belonged nowhere and that everything about him and even about the music that was so familiar to her was only half real. " In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates. This short story was inspired by the three Tuscon, Arizona murders committed by Charles Schmid from  1964-65. In this horrifying episode, the girls talk about important themes, trusting your instincts, and what they would have done in the main character's position. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

"After all, she was not only harmless – there was no question about that – but she was also quite obviously a kind and generous soul."In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches talk about "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. First impressions can be deceiving and lead to the most disastrous of outcomes if one is not careful. Listen along to this spook-filled treat as the girls discuss taxidermy, important themes, and creepy old ladies. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"After all, she was not only harmless – there was no question about that – but she was also quite obviously a kind and generous soul." In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches talk about "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. First impressions can be deceiving and lead to the most disastrous of outcomes if one is not careful. Listen along to this spook-filled treat as the girls discuss taxidermy, important themes, and creepy old ladies. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - The Landlady

Book enthusiasts, Lily and Courtney, gossip and giggle through their favorite books, timeless classics, banned books, and whatever else ends up on their shelves. Enjoy the book reports you didn't know you needed and welcome to the coven!

“The fury of a demon instantly possessed me. I knew myself no longer. My original soul seemed, at once, to take its flight from my body; and a more than fiendish malevolence, gin-nurtured, thrilled every fibre of my frame.In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dive into "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. This story highlights a man overwhelmed by insanity and alcohol addiction, who commits heinous acts of violence against his pets and his wife. Join the girls as they dissect this astonishing and murderous short story.Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

“The fury of a demon instantly possessed me. I knew myself no longer. My original soul seemed, at once, to take its flight from my body; and a more than fiendish malevolence, gin-nurtured, thrilled every fibre of my frame. In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dive into "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. This story highlights a man overwhelmed by insanity and alcohol addiction, who commits heinous acts of violence against his pets and his wife. Join the girls as they dissect this astonishing and murderous short story.<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - The Black Cat

"Don't ever mix juju with technology."In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches serve up another spooky treat! Lily and Courtney discuss "Hello, Moto" by Nnedi Okorafor. These giggly hosts discuss themes regarding taking responsibility for one's actions and comfortability while also tackling the question, "Should you ever mix juju with technology?" Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"Don't ever mix juju with technology." In this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches serve up another spooky treat! Lily and Courtney discuss "Hello, Moto" by Nnedi Okorafor. These giggly hosts discuss themes regarding taking responsibility for one's actions and comfortability while also tackling the question, "Should you ever mix juju with technology?" <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Hello, Moto

"The woman is a mound of dirt and rags pushing a squeaky shopping cart; a lump that moves steadily, slowly forward, as if dragged by an invisible tide." Welcome back, witches! Halloween will soon arrive and up until then, we'll be serving you some wicked short stories every single day. In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Lacrimosa" by Silvia Moreno Garcia (a literary queen). This creepy short story consists of absent children, ghosts, and the homeless. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"The woman is a mound of dirt and rags pushing a squeaky shopping cart; a lump that moves steadily, slowly forward, as if dragged by an invisible tide."  Welcome back, witches! Halloween will soon arrive and up until then, we'll be serving you some wicked short stories every single day. In today's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss "Lacrimosa" by Silvia Moreno Garcia (a literary queen). This creepy short story consists of absent children, ghosts, and the homeless. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

13 Days of Halloween - Lacrimosa

“If I am the phantom, it is because man's hatred has made me so. If I am to be saved it is because your love redeems me.”In this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches talk about The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. These giggly hosts dissect the main characters, a complicated love triangle, and complex themes. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

“If I am the phantom, it is because man's hatred has made me so. If I am to be saved it is because your love redeems me.” In this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches talk about The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. These giggly hosts dissect the main characters, a complicated love triangle, and complex themes. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

The Phantom of the Opera

"In a sense all dreams foretell events, but some more clearly than others."In this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This twisty, modern gothic novel had the girls on the edge of their seats! They'll converse about the powerful, inspiring characters and the creepy ones, they'll discuss the various symbols used throughout the novels, the main themes, and they'll fan-girl over Silvia Moreno-Garcia and her incredible work. Join these giggly hosts as they take you to High Place, a house where there are voices beneath the wallpaper and ghosts consuming your dreams. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"In a sense all dreams foretell events, but some more clearly than others." In this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This twisty, modern gothic novel had the girls on the edge of their seats! They'll converse about the powerful, inspiring characters and the creepy ones, they'll discuss the various symbols used throughout the novels, the main themes, and they'll fan-girl over Silvia Moreno-Garcia and her incredible work. Join these giggly hosts as they take you to High Place, a house where there are voices beneath the wallpaper and ghosts consuming your dreams. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

Mexican Gothic

"'But it's tawdry,' the woman said. 'Petty. I still can't figure out what happened. . .'"On this episode of The Literary Coven the witches dissect a short story called "The Pink House" by Rebecca Curtis. This modern ghost story had the girls wondering if there was really a ghost or if the story illustrates a ghostlike life as a result of a loveless life and mundane relationship? Lily and Courtney give a quick overview of the story, describe the characters, and discuss themes and symbolism. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"'But it's tawdry,' the woman said. 'Petty. I still can't figure out what happened. . .'" On this episode of The Literary Coven the witches dissect a short story called "The Pink House" by Rebecca Curtis. This modern ghost story had the girls wondering if there was really a ghost or if the story illustrates a ghostlike life as a result of a loveless life and mundane relationship? Lily and Courtney give a quick overview of the story, describe the characters, and discuss themes and symbolism. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

Minisode 13 - The Pink House

"Its horrible lust for living blood supplies the vigor of its waking existence."On this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dissect Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Join Lily and Courtney as they discuss Laura and Carmilla's complicated and thrilling relationship, how women's sexuality is represented in the novel, and if they would smash or pass Carmilla. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"Its horrible lust for living blood supplies the vigor of its waking existence." On this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches dissect Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Join Lily and Courtney as they discuss Laura and Carmilla's complicated and thrilling relationship, how women's sexuality is represented in the novel, and if they would smash or pass Carmilla.  <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

Carmila

 "Three Skeleton Key, the small rock on which the light stood, bore a bad reputation."On this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss the suspenseful short story "Three Skeleton Key" by Georges-Gustave Toudouze. Lily and Courtney explore the author's life, the characters, the overwhelming &amp; horrifying enemy, and the cliff-hanging themes. Join these giggly hosts as they analyze "Three Skeleton Key".https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpodSupport the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"Three Skeleton Key, the small rock on which the light stood, bore a bad reputation." On this episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss the suspenseful short story "Three Skeleton Key" by Georges-Gustave Toudouze. Lily and Courtney explore the author's life, the characters, the overwhelming &amp; horrifying enemy, and the cliff-hanging themes. Join these giggly hosts as they analyze "Three Skeleton Key". https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

Minisode 12 - Three Skeleton Key

"The studio was filled with the rich ordour of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more delicate perfume of the pink-flowering thorn." On this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Oscar Wilde's only novel, The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Lily and Courtney as they dive into Oscar Wilde's life, homoerotic affairs, and his court trial. These giggly gals also discuss the vain, vapid, and horrible characters, the representation of women in the novel, and the universal themes.Source material for this episode:https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/15-things-you-may-not-know-about-oscar-wilde/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wildehttps://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-picture-of-dorian-graySupport the show here:https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpodSupport the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

"The studio was filled with the rich ordour of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more delicate perfume of the pink-flowering thorn."  On this week's episode of The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Oscar Wilde's only novel, The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray. Join Lily and Courtney as they dive into Oscar Wilde's life, homoerotic affairs, and his court trial. These giggly gals also discuss the vain, vapid, and horrible characters, the representation of women in the novel, and the universal themes. Source material for this episode: <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/15-things-you-may-not-know-about-oscar-wilde/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/15-things-you-may-not-know-about-oscar-wilde/</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde</a> <a href="https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/</a> <a href="https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-picture-of-dorian-gray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-picture-of-dorian-gray</a> Support the show here: https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod<a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray

“Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing - with wave lengths, just as sound and light have.” On this minisode of  The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Richard Connell's most famous short story "The  Most Dangerous Game".  Lily and Courtney dive into Connell's life and accomplishments, the barbaric and the reasonable characters, and the themes of instinct vs. reason and the effects of war. Support the show (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

“Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing - with wave lengths, just as sound and light have.”  On this minisode of  The Literary Coven, the witches discuss Richard Connell's most famous short story "The  Most Dangerous Game".  Lily and Courtney dive into Connell's life and accomplishments, the barbaric and the reasonable characters, and the themes of instinct vs. reason and the effects of war. <a href="https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (https://cash.app/$theliterarycovenpod)

Minisode 11 - The Most Dangerous Game

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