The Room with the Tassels

A lively gathering of New York’s well‑to‑do social set unfolds in a modest East Seventieth‑street parlor, where witty banter about psychology quickly turns to the mysteries of spiritualism. Eve Carnforth, a striking red‑haired enthusiast, sparks a debate with the pragmatic Milly Landon, her husband Wynne, and their guest Rudolph Braye over whether the unseen can truly communicate with the living. Their conversation weaves together references to post‑war scientific curiosity, Victorian séances, and the lingering allure of ghostly messages.

When the group decides to test their theories, they set their sights on a peculiar old house rumored to be haunted—a place where a single, oddly tasseled room seems to hold a lingering presence. As they venture inside, the atmosphere thickens with anticipation, and the characters must confront their own doubts and desires. The story balances clever dialogue with an atmospheric glimpse into the early twentieth‑century fascination with the supernatural, inviting listeners to wonder what lies just beyond the veil.