Embark on a journey into the depths of the human psyche with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," a masterpiece of suspense and psychological horror. In this chilling tale, Poe invites us into the mind of a narrator tormented by guilt and driven to the brink of madness. The story delves into themes of guilt, sanity, and the human capacity for evil, showcasing Poe's unparalleled ability to explore the darker corners of our souls. With each heartbeat, the tension builds, pulling the reader into a vortex of dread and anticipation. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is not just a story; it's an experience that tests the boundaries between reality and paranoia, between guilt and innocence. Poe's meticulous craftsmanship in building suspense and his profound understanding of the human condition make this story a compelling study of terror from within. As the narrator's obsession and guilt manifest through the haunting sounds of a beating heart, listeners are left to ponder the nature of their own fears and the shadows that lurk in the human mind. Brought to you by Doug Mac & www.PoeticShadows.com as part of our "AfterDark" series, join us for a presentation that promises to leave you questioning the very fabric of reality, where the line between sanity and madness is as thin as the whisper of a heartbeat in the dead of night.

INTRODUCING our newest character, Liam Wick. His "Bio" video is on our website should you like to check him out. PLUS, WATCH LIAM'S first video now, free online , with one click. Just visit our site and simply click on the 'WATCH FREE NOW" button at our site, www.PoeticShadows.com This week's "AFTERDARK" Poe Reimagination is a short story with our new character above where you will hear him describe his transformation into, well, you'll hear.... We hope you enjoy this week's reimagination of one of our Edgar Allan Poe styled short stories, worded and presented in this master's style of the macabre. We have our other FREE works on our website at www.PoeticShadows.com We would love to see you there! Doug Mac & Team P.s..be sure and check out our new Liam Wick's first full book titled " Invisible Chains" available March 28th on our website as well in Paperback, Kindle and PDF.

As we bid farewell to the shadowy depths of Poes masterpiece, we emerge with a newfound appreciation for the psychological layers that lie within The Raven. Edgar Allan Poes ability to explore the human psyche and express its darkest corners through his words holds an undeniable, hypnotic power. So let us continue to bask in the chilling embrace of this gothic gem and allow its enigmatic beauty to linger in our minds, forever enticing us to chase the shadows of our own souls. WWW.POETICSHADOWS.COM

Welcome to this weeks episode where we take a step back from the regularly scheduled episodes and give you, exactly what several of you wanted Doug Mac and our team to bring you as soon as we could. No doubt most of you already know of Edgar Allan Poe's name and to most of you, his work, The Raven, has become his most popular work and has become a fan favorite of yours over the years. So, since we started going more in depth with Mr. Poe's works recently, your emails to Doug Mac suggested we give more of a background to Poe's , The Raven, to give you more of a firm foundation. You felt that by understanding The Raven, it would help you understand Mr. Poe's frameworks for all his other poems and stories . Doug Mac and all the team agrees with you. This week then, we'll bring you the first of two in depth looks at Mr. Poe's most successful work, The Raven, pulling back the curtains of that masterpiece, and going into the Psychological Layers of The Raven's symbolic meanings throughout the work. Are you ready to embark on a gripping voyage through the dark corridors of Edgar Allan Poes mind? Buckle up, because we are diving headfirst into the enigmatic world of one of his most famous works: "The Raven".

AFTERTHOUGHT Episode- EDGAR ALLAN POE'S "A Dream" Poem presentation PLUS ADDED 21ST CENTURY ENGLISH EXPLANATION of Poe's meaning to help us appreciate , even more, the beauty of his work.

This week, let's enjoy some conversation or content about the afterlife. A realm of existence hidden from our human eyes that we will only be able to see at our death, when the veil is lifted. This week, instead of a "question- debate the possibilities" format, we begin with a personal originally written piece by Doug Mac our host in tribute to his wife, Tracy Lynn who passed, written in Edgar Allan Poe "style" as Mr. Poe would have written about his lost "Lenore". Here is a quick read description of what this poem entitled, "The Beautiful Tracy Lynn" , will be about: In the dim-lit quiet of his lone abode, our narrator mourns his beloved Tracy Lynn, whose presence is felt in every shadow and every silent whisper of the wind. With only the dance of candle flames for company, he is haunted by the memories of their love and the cruel separation wrought by death. Inspired by the eerie tales of Edgar Allan Poe, he seeks solace in the thought of a spectral bridge to the beyond, where he might once again find Tracy in a place untouched by grief—a realm where light forever shines, and souls intertwine.

When we are alone, we turn to many distractions as a means of escaping feelings of idleness or boredom. But the main thing we wish to stay away from is loneliness. Why? Listen and see if you can pick up some tips to help you , today!

I am going to share with you 12 things about grieving that I desperately wish someone would have shared with me.

On today's show, we dive into the SPECIFIC STEPS on HOW to create a brand new habit THAT YOU WANT and CHANGE a specific habit THAT YOU DON'T WANT. A free transcript eBook of this podcast will be available at the end of the show for download if you want to save this information for later.

In this episode, Doug Mac,C.Ht. goes into great detail on the HOW & WHY the human brain accepts suggestions into your subconscious mind from professionally created audio hypnosis recordings. He also explains how to get the most benefits from them and why, audio hypnosis may be more beneficial to you than in person hypnotherapy visits.

This week, we answer "Mary P.'s" question about how audio hypnosis actually works, do we really "sleep" while we are under hypnosis, and can our subconscious hear others talk to us when we are not awake or in a medically induced coma.