Kraken’s Cabin

Kraken’s Cabin

Who said that just because you’re an adult, you can’t have a bedtime story? Great Kraken (Paul Ward) will read classic horror tales in his distinctively relaxing Irish voice before wishing you a good night’s sleep. You deserve it.

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December 15, 2024 158 mins

To the sound of a ticking clock and warm fire, you sit down to hear the curious tale of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. 

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To the sound of a ticking clock and a crackling fire, you hear the tale of Animal Farm.  *includes "Big Rock Candy Mountain" by Harry McClintlock (1928)

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October 27, 2024 44 mins

To the sound of a ticking clock, you hear the tale of The Pit & The Pendulum. Did they survive? That is for you to decide. 

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October 13, 2024 161 mins

In the peace and quiet of night, and to the sound of crackling fire, you listen to the enthralling conclusion to Frankenstein. 

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September 29, 2024 146 mins

In the peace and quiet of night, you continue hearing the tale of Frankenstein, to the sound of crackling fire. 

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September 15, 2024 84 mins

As you arrive in the library, Kraken continues the tale of Frankenstein to the accompanying sound of the fireplace. 

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September 1, 2024 65 mins

In honor of Mary Shelley's birthday this week, you arrive at Kraken's Cabin to discover the first VIP Guest: Claire O'Connell.

A librarian and museum curator, they worked for Uncle Kraken before his disappearance. They have arrived this evening to share a copy of Frankenstein, with a very important inscription inside.

By the sound of a crackling fireplace, they begin to share this incredible tale.

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August 11, 2024 966 mins

Over the gentle ticking of a grandfather clock, Kraken recounts Bram Stoker's Dracula in its entirety. 

 

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July 21, 2024 186 mins

In the midst of a storm, a fireplace crackles nearby as you conclude your adventure with Dracula.

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July 14, 2024 168 mins

Joining Kraken in the library, a fireplace crackles nearby as you continue your adventure with Dracula.

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June 23, 2024 165 mins

Joining Kraken in the library, a clock ticks slowly as you continue your adventure with Dracula.

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June 16, 2024 140 mins

In the midst of a rainstorm, you arrive back at Kraken's Cabin for another installment of Dracula. 

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May 26, 2024 119 mins

As the Sun begins to set over the nearby lake, Kraken begins to share the next installment of Dracula. 

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May 12, 2024 138 mins

Kraken welcomes you back warmly and begins a tale guaranteed to chill your blood. 

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March 3, 2024 171 mins

As you arrive once more at Kraken's Cabin, you're greeted with good news, bad news, and a fated phonecall.  -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- HP Lovecraft is an icon of American historical significance in literature, but he is not without his flaws.  Please take a moment to read about 100 Black Men of America:

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February 22, 2024 18 mins

Making the most of the peaceful evening, you join Kraken as he goes for a walk to a nearby stream in the woods. 

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February 18, 2024 111 mins

Through a stormy, blustery night, you arrive back at the Cabin, for an existing proposition, and the thrilling conclusion to The Great Gatsby. 

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February 11, 2024 84 mins

You arrive at Kraken's Cabin to hear of some news and future plans that have very big implications...

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February 4, 2024 97 mins

Taking the rare opportunity to sit on the deck and enjoy the waves of the nearby lake, a "slightly under the weather" Kraken shares with you a story found in a bedroom dresser with a new category for the library - Regret. 

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January 28, 2024 19 mins

On your return to Kraken's Cabin, you stop to collect his post. Within, a package, and another tale...

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