The Inmate Of The Dungeon

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The Inmate Of The Dungeon

by W. C. Morrow

EN·~29 minutes

Chapters

Description

A tense board of prison officials gathers in a dimly lit chamber, the air thick with unease. When the chairman orders the presence of convict No‑14,208, the room falls silent, the only light a slanting ray that catches the empty chair reserved for the prisoner. The warden, usually composed, shows a flicker of fear as the guard drags the gaunt inmate forward, his iron‑bound ankles clanking with each laborious step.

The prisoner’s appearance is striking—a withered frame, gray‑streaked beard, and eyes that burn with a fierce, almost animal hunger. Though his body is frail, his demeanor conveys an unyielding purpose, hinting at a hidden strength or a dark secret that has left its mark. As he finally faces the board, his reaction is sudden and violent, a stark reminder that there is more to his story than the prison walls reveal.

The narrative follows the investigation into this enigmatic figure, probing the mysteries of his past and the unsettling forces that linger within the institution. Listeners are drawn into a suspenseful exploration of power, fear, and the unknown depths of a man branded “the inmate of the dungeon.

Details

Full title

The Inmate Of The Dungeon 1894

Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2007-10-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. C. Morrow

W. C. Morrow

1854–1923

A journalist-turned-storyteller of the American West, known for vivid short fiction that often blends frontier realism with the eerie and uncanny. His work appeared in popular magazines of the late 19th century and helped build his reputation as a memorable voice in early California literature.

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