Welcome to the 16th episode of the Horror Express. In this program Jason and I revisit Haunted Dolls. This time we have stories, questions and comments all sent in by you guys. The OTR story for this show is a creepy tale about shadow people that should send a chill or two through your body.  So, please join us for this train ride into the unknown.

Pictured below are the two dolls Jason, during the podcast, labeled as having energy attached. He does not called them haunted, but he doesn’t say that they aren’t. I can say that one called Betsy has creeped me out for years and I have always thought she had a strange vibe. Cracked face is not the real name of the second doll, that would be Megan.

Topic – Haunted Dolls Part 2

A haunted doll is a handmade or manufactured doll or stuffed animal that is reported to be cursed or possessed in some way. The earliest report of a haunted doll goes back to Ancient Egypt. The enemies of Ramses III attempted to use wax images of his likeness to bring about his death. The dolls used in this ritual were said to be living and would curse anyone who bore their resemblance.

In this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we have a replay of an episode from May of 2016. Debra Yates joins us to talk about her book, Woman of Many Names. Then we have a Gunsmoke episode about a young boy who wreaks havoc on Dodge City. We follow all of that up with a look at the Trail of Tears from the viewpoint of the poets. So go ahead, make my day and press that play button.

About Our Guest – Debra Yates

Debra Yates is the author of the new book called, Woman of Many Names. She was raised in Mansfield Ohio and currently lives in St. Petersburg, Fl. One day a cousin called her and told her about a historical marker in Tennessee. This led Debra on an adventure of a lifetime, the discovery of her famous seventh-great-grandmother Nancy Ward, also known to the Cherokee as Nanyehi (non-ya-he). She foretold one of the greatest of American tragedies, the Trail of Tears.

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we present a short-story written by Mack Reynolds. It is called, Gun for Hire, and explores the one thing a utopian society forgot to include, a hit man. Also, on the show our friend from Berlin is back with a third installment. This time Tom Williams takes us to Berlin in in the year 1961. (See Photo Below)

Our Classic Story This week – Gun For Hire

We have a short story called Gun for Hire by Mack Reynolds. A Gun For Hire explores in a light hearted but painful way, the fact that hired guns are just that: hired. This story is amazing and speaks to us as much as it did when it was written in the 1950’s for the pulp mags of the time. It is read for us by Phil Chenevert who does a truly impressive job.

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we are jammed pack full of tales. We have a two listener stories, one of which just might the most dramatic yet! We have the second in the original RAS series, A Moment In Time and OTR tale that is nothing short of epic. You won’t believe your ears.

The OTR Story – The Rocket

Our OTR story was written and produced in late 1945 just after the bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, the actual tale takes place in the year 2000 which makes this a science fiction story (from a certain point of view). It comes from the OTR series Lights Out and is a warning to the past, present and the future. It is called, Rocketship and if it doesn’t terrify you just a bit, you missed the point.

Program Note:  The Horror Express has been delayed by at least a week. I will have more information on this on next week show. Not to worry there are no issues. It is a me problem and I just ran out of time and had to push it.

This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we debut a new segment called, A Moment in Time, have a listener’s tale about growing up in the Philippines and psychological thriller from the classic series Suspense.

The OTR Story – The Beast Must Die

The OTR story for this episode will keep you guessing until the very last moment. The Story is called The Beast Must Die, and it is based on the 1938 novel written by Nicholas Blake. The Story is  about a man seeking revenge for the death of his son in a hit-and-run car accident. The Beast Must Die stars Herbert Marshall, comes from the series Suspense, and first aired on July 13, 1944.

New Segment: A Moment in Time

We are testing a new segment this week called, A Moment in Time. Basically, I will be presenting old time radio news reports with a short background of where and when it is from. I love listening to these because they transport you back to a time and let’s you feel what it was like. I hope you like this new segment and please do send me feedback!

-Ron