Deadly Days-Tales of Dark Fantasy

Deadly Days-Tales of Dark Fantasy

Dark Fantasy Stories translated and read by Joe Bandel. Newly translated stories by German authors like Hanns Heinz Ewers, Karl Hans Strobl, Leonhard Stein and many others. Each week will feature a different short story. These stories span the time period of German decadence (1890s-1920s). They include horror, Sci-Fi and dark fantasy in general. All stories copyright Joe E. Bandel. Bandel Books Online

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September 29, 2025 31 mins

Tobal begins his survival training with Rafe. It is a 4 day trek just to get to Rafe's base camp and it is raining every day. The good news is that the snow goes away almost immediately.

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Tobal is initiated into the Circle where he has claimed Sanctuary. He is sworn to serve the Lord and Lady, whoever they are.

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Tobal begins his survival training with Rafe as his teacher in the Cascade mountains of what used to be Washington State. 

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Tobal heads toward Heliopolis and claims sanctuary but is not prepared for what he finds there. Luckily Rafe is there to help him out.

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Tobal meets Adam Gardner, an old friend of his parents, and his daughter Sarah in Old Seattle. He learns more about the death of his parents and the mysterious project they were involved with for the Federation.  Adam Gardner is going to send Sarah to Sanctuary that fall after the tourist season and Tobal promises to help keep her safe.

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Tobal left his home and headed for Old Seattle hoping to find an old friend of his parents. What he found was not at all what he was expecting.

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August 1, 2025 18 mins

Tobal defies his Uncle Harry and flies to Old Seattle to find out more about the death of his parents and to follow their last wishes.

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Tobal Kane's life takes a tragic turn when an unthinkable accident at the high school dance changes his life forever. 

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Some nights are truly magical and they remain in our hearts forever. I've been lucky enough to have several of them and this story tells of one as well. It is about a truly magical and unforgettable experience in India. The author Raoul Romain is thought by some to be the German author Hanns Heinz Ewers writing under a pen name. In any case, it is a pleasure and unforgettable experience to read or to hear. Enjoy this voice fro...

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The beautiful lantern was dying, slowly, tragically, and as the flame struggled the spellbound people in the dim rooms struggled to breathe as well. But no one expected what happened when the candle finally died.

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Countess Stanislawa D'Asp slowly grew to have an undying belief in her husband's great love for her, and when that belief was broken she had no reason to continue living. Her love became a great hatred that reached beyond the grave.

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June 29, 2025 24 mins

This is a heart breaking and disturbing story of a horse who worked and lived in a coal mine until one day all the coal miners went on strike. The horse's name was Hassan.

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Hans Huckadich had always wanted to be a sculptor but it was not easy. He was forced to earn a living creating simple things, cups, dishes, ashtrays and such. After the death of his parents reality really struck and in a fit of rage he destroyed all the inventory in his studio. Starving, he had one final inspiration to make his dream come true. . . He succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. . .

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June 14, 2025 17 mins

This is the strange story of how a limb once severed from the body still has some type of mysterious connect to the body that remains. This is the story of Major Muller's hand.

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June 6, 2025 16 mins

Can a mirror show one's soul? Can a mirror contain one's soul? What is the real power contained in a mirror? An actress certainly seems to think so.

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June 2, 2025 13 mins

A touching and heart breaking story about the difference between what one feels in their heart and what they feel in their head. This is about visiting the grave of a poor little girl.

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May 25, 2025 26 mins

Accountant Jaschke has the adventure of a lifetime and learns the life of the rich and famous is not for him. He is happy to remain a small insignificant worm.

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May 17, 2025 17 mins

This is one of my favorite stories about a mysterious castle deep in the forests and the pale countess who lived there. Why did the animals there look like they had human eyes? What secrets did the castle hold?

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Night shimmered over Radon, an emerald haze threading a thriving sky—fairy lights pulsed bright overhead, their hum weaving rich as the lush earth thrummed beneath the Knights’ boots, moss and petals humming like a living melody. A gentle breeze swirled through, nectar and light rising sweet from below—deep forests stretched wide, vines glowing vibrant across ancient trees, their light threading warm thro...

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The dark was dust—Radon’s wild surged triumphant—Sylra hovered forward, lithe wings shimmering, eyes glowing with light—her chime rang clear—“Wild’s ours—we lead”—her stance threaded radiance, guiding the forest’s spirits. Thorn flanked her, stout frame steady, mossy beard bristling, earthen staff pulsing—his growl steadied—“Earth holds—we guide”—his hands flared with soil’s magic, Radon’s roots threading through.

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