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The Watcher

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7

2 Ratings

3.5

Duration
1H 28min
Language
English
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Thrillers

Haunted by footsteps that never show their source and letters signed by a phantom stranger, Captain Barton’s quiet return to Dublin society descends into psychological torment. The Watcher is a chilling Gothic tale of spiritual vengeance, unrepentant guilt, and the inescapable shadow of the past.

Written by supernatural master Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this eerie tale weaves the story of a skeptic brought to the edge of madness by a figure who follows him through fog-drenched streets and nightmares alike. Narrated with creeping tension by Michael Lyons, The Watcher is a tale of dread and justice—unseen but always present.

© 2025 Anthony Pica Productions, LLC (Audiobook): 9798318493638

Release date

Audiobook: 15 April 2025

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  1. The Watcher & Other Weird Stories
    The Watcher & Other Weird Stories Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  2. The Watcher, and other weird stories
    The Watcher, and other weird stories Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  3. The Watcher, and other weird stories
    The Watcher, and other weird stories Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  4. The Watcher, and other weird stories: Enriched edition. Gothic Horrors and Macabre Mysteries of the Victorian Era
    The Watcher, and other weird stories: Enriched edition. Gothic Horrors and Macabre Mysteries of the Victorian Era Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  5. The Watcher And Other Weird Stories
    The Watcher And Other Weird Stories Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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  6. The Watcher and Other Weird Stories
    The Watcher and Other Weird Stories J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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