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Unravel the Mystery with Suspense! - The Classic Radio Thriller Series Step back in time to the golden age of radio with ”Suspense!” - the iconic series that captivated audiences from 1942 to 1962 with its thrilling tales and unforgettable performances. Featuring over 900 broadcasts penned by renowned authors and directors, ”Suspense!” brought the finest in thriller and mystery genres to the airwaves. Broadcast on the CBS Radio Network, ”Suspense!” showcased Hollywood’s brightest stars, including Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Orson Welles, and Marlene Dietrich. Under the masterful direction of William Spier, known as the ”Hitchcock of the airwaves,” the series delivered gripping human dramas that kept listeners on the edge of their seats. From the eerie introductions by the ”Man in Black” to the evocative scores by Bernard Hermann and Lucian Moraweck, ”Suspense!” was a paragon of radio production excellence. The show’s unique formula of minimal rehearsal and genuine unease created authe...

649 episodes

  1. Murder Aboard the Alphabet: Madness at Sea in a Tugboat Thriller

    Jan 17, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: August 21, 1947 In Suspense #259, “Murder Aboard the Alphabet,” a transatlantic voyage turns into a voyage of terror aboard the deep-sea tug Alphabet. Chief Officer Marshland quickly realizes that their commanding officer, Captain Walker, is a rigid and unstable man obsessed with order—so obsessed that he insists all ship duties follow an alphabetical sequence. But when crew members start vanishing one by one, beginning with “A” for Abercrombie, Marshland suspects more than eccentricity is at play. Is the Captain picking them off in alphabetical order? Or is someone else aboard with a darker purpose? A tense maritime mystery with psychological horror at its helm. Cast: John Lund, Joseph Kearns Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, maritime, JohnLund, JosephKearns, tugboat, madness, mystery, seahorror, alphabetticalmurders, oldtimeradio, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

  2. Smiley: A Dishwashing Drifter’s Dark Descent

    Jan 13, 2026 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: August 14, 1947 In Suspense #258, “Smiley,” Donald O’Connor delivers a chilling performance as Gerald “Smiley” Smythe, a man whose easygoing nature masks a deep and growing darkness. After a false accusation sends him to prison, Smiley emerges changed—quiet, obsessed with his hands, and harboring a deadly grudge against women. Rehired at a diner by his old boss Curly, Smiley seems to be rebuilding his life—until a co-worker named Cookie stirs memories he can't suppress. A slow-burn psychological tale of vengeance, identity, and emotional decay, culminating in an unsettling climax. Cast: Donald O’Connor, Sydney Miller, Vereen Tuttle Tags: Suspense, psychological, thriller, DonaldOConnor, dinerdrama, madness, vendetta, noir, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, darkdrama, twistedmind, revengeplot, suspensepodcast, classicthriller

  3. Quiet Desperation: A Clerk’s Crime of Opportunity

    Jan 10, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: August 7, 1947 In Suspense #257, “Quiet Desperation,” Homer Bigelow, a mild-mannered bank clerk living a life of quiet despair, overhears a conversation that tempts him toward a bold escape from his drab existence. A rich man’s secret scheme to smuggle £20,000 worth of negotiables into the U.S. sparks Homer’s fantasy of reinvention—and crime. When he intercepts the young courier, Hester Vail, his plan spirals into deceit, murder, and a desperate attempt to vanish. A tightly plotted noir drama that probes the thin line between quiet desperation and explosive action. Cast: Walter Abel, Cathy Lewis Tags: Suspense, thriller, noir, psychological, crime, WalterAbel, CathyLewis, quietdesperation, oldtimeradio, mystery, smuggling, murder, desperation, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

  4. Mortmain: A Fatal Frame and a Lawyer’s Fall

    Jan 6, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: July 31, 1947 In Suspense #256, “Mortmain,” the ambition of attorney Sam Boston knows no bounds—nor scruples. When his charming partner George Perry unexpectedly lands a DA nomination and wins the heart of the woman Sam loves, Sam’s envy turns deadly. What begins as a calculated smear spirals into blackmail, betrayal, and murder. As George is sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Sam's own deception metastasizes—until a twist of fate delivers a grim poetic justice. A darkly clever tale of corruption, conscience, and a dead man’s grip. Cast: Jerome Cowan Tags: Suspense, thriller, legaldrama, betrayal, JeromeCowan, Mortmain, oldtimeradio, courtroom, revenge, noir, blackmail, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

  5. Murder by an Expert: A Dance of Death and Deception

    Jan 4, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: July 24, 1947 In Suspense #255, “Murder by an Expert,” a struggling dance duo’s dreams take a deadly turn when ambition, jealousy, and betrayal spiral into murder. Edith Reed, half of a nightclub act, kills her husband and partner Bob, carefully orchestrating a scheme to pin the crime on another. But in the aftermath, her cold precision is undone not by guilt, but by the man she trusted most. With chilling narration and a twist-laden script, this episode explores how expertly planned crimes can unravel under the weight of deception. Cast: Lynn Bari, Elliott Lewis, Wally Maher Tags: Suspense, thriller, murder, dance, betrayal, LynnBari, ElliottLewis, WallyMaher, oldtimeradio, noir, jealousy, femmefatale, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, crime, psychologicalthriller

  6. Murder by the Book: A Writer’s Split Mind and a Killer’s Confession

    Jan 2, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: July 10, 1947 In Suspense #253, “Murder by the Book,” Gloria Swanson stars as Emily Carlisle, a mystery writer struggling with memory lapses following her husband's drowning. When her psychiatrist, Dr. Winter, is murdered, Emily is asked to cover the sensational case for a national newspaper syndicate. As she investigates, she becomes entangled in a web of confessions, circumstantial evidence, and suppressed truths. But Emily’s headaches and blackout spells hint at something far more disturbing: a dual personality and a hidden killer within. A psychological thriller that twists its way to a shocking revelation. Cast: Gloria Swanson Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, GloriaSwanson, splitpersonality, dualidentity, murdermystery, oldtimeradio, gaslight, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, femmehorror, suspensepodcast

  7. Money Talks: Greed, Love, and a Deadly Double-Cross

    Dec 30, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: July 3, 1947 In Suspense #252, “Money Talks,” Alan Baxter stars as Clifford Goff, a smooth-talking, cold-blooded grifter with a meticulous plan to rob the Bankers Industrial Trust Company of $100,000. With the help of calculating co-worker Anita Willoughby—whom he seduces into compliance—Cliff intends to embezzle the money and disappear. But Anita isn’t who she appears to be, and the double-cross is just beginning. In a scheme tangled with deception, betrayal, and murder, the cash starts to “talk”—and it’s speaking louder than anyone can silence. A sharply-written noir tale of ambition gone fatally awry. Cast: Alan Baxter Tags: Suspense, thriller, noir, heist, betrayal, AlanBaxter, oldtimeradio, mystery, moneytalks, crime, doublecross, 1940sradio, classicdrama, femmefatale, suspensepodcast

  8. Phobia: A Socialite's Secret and a Killer's Return

    Dec 28, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: June 26, 1947 In Suspense #251, “Phobia,” wealthy spinster Emily Haven tells the tale of her peculiar aversion to metal—and how it might have saved her life. As Emily navigates a strange household shared with her impulsive sister Grace, a blackmailing suitor, a scheming maid, and even a fugitive murderer, the lines between paranoia and reality blur. When a robbery escalates into murder and Emily's phobia is put to the test, her calm narration conceals a chilling twist that only unfolds in the final moments. A psychological thriller delivered with dry wit and deceptive gentility. Cast: Eva Le Gallienne Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, phobia, metal, EvaLeGallienne, oldtimeradio, mystery, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, spinstercrime, familysecrets, murdertwist, noir

  9. Dead of Night: A Brother’s Terror and a Beachside Corpse

    Dec 18, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: June 19, 1947 In Suspense #250, “Dead of Night,” Jimmy Barton returns home to find his sister Helen bruised, terrified, and desperate to flee her violent new husband, Phil. When Phil ends up dead, Jimmy and Helen go on the run—dragging a body through motels, hiding it in the bathroom, and ultimately staging it on a sunlit California beach. But as nosy neighbors, ball-playing kids, and a well-meaning beat cop close in, the mystery of how Phil died begins to unravel. A tightly wound thriller of misjudged guilt, drugged delusions, and a twist that redefines the killer. Cast: Elliot Reid, Cathy Lewis Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, beachnoir, siblingbond, ElliotReid, CathyLewis, 1940sradio, classicdrama, oldtimeradio, mistakenmurder, noir, suspensepodcast, vintagecrime, gaslight

  10. Stand-In: A Star’s Shadow and a Killer’s Role

    Dec 15, 2025 · 26 min

    Originally Aired: June 12, 1947 In Suspense #249, “Stand-In,” Diana Burke is used to living in the shadows—after all, she’s just the stand-in for Hollywood’s reigning screen diva, “Madame.” But when Diana falls for the star’s new husband, a charming but violent ex-lifeguard named Dennis, her off-screen role becomes a deadly performance. As tension mounts on the set and behind the scenes, a perfect plan for murder unfolds under the klieg lights. In the ruthless world of fame and ambition, who’s really pulling the strings—and who will take the final bow? Cast: June Havoc Tags: Suspense, thriller, Hollywood, standin, JuneHavoc, oldtimeradio, mystery, noir, femmefatale, betrayal, ambition, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

  11. Make Mad the Guilty: A Floorwalker's Revenge and a Fatal Frame

    Dec 13, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: June 5, 1947 In Suspense #248, “Make Mad the Guilty,” Hume Cronin stars as Bertram Matthews, a failed Shakespearean actor turned meek department store floorwalker—until he uncovers his wife's affair and plots a theatrical revenge worthy of the Bard himself. Feigning suicide, Bertram orchestrates a chilling frame-up that sends his wife to death row. But as the clock ticks down to her execution, Bertram becomes desperate for recognition of his “performance,” spiraling into madness in search of applause. A darkly ironic tale of obsession, ego, and poetic justice. Cast: Hume Cronin Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, revenge, HumeCronin, oldtimeradio, mystery, madness, ego, gaslight, classicdrama, fakeddeath, femmefatale, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, suspensepodcast

  12. A Thing of Beauty: The Ghosts Behind the Glamour

    Dec 9, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: May 29, 1947 In Suspense #247, “A Thing of Beauty,” Angela Lansbury stars as Madeline Tremaine, a reclusive former stage actress whose legend lives on long after the curtain has fallen. When a young curate visits her remote estate during a storm, she begins to unravel the haunting tale of her rise to stardom, a backstage rivalry turned deadly, and the terrible secrets that led to her permanent seclusion. A chilling narrative unfolds, involving murder, betrayal, and a face destroyed—if not by acid, then by guilt. As the storm rages outside, so does the tempest within her memory. A story of obsession, vanity, and the price of beauty, told in layers of shadow and shock. Cast: Angela Lansbury Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, gothic, AngelaLansbury, theater, vanity, murder, oldtimeradio, mystery, femmefatale, madness, acidattack, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

  13. Night Comes Riding: A Woman Torn, a Killer Reborn

    Dec 8, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: May 22, 1947 In Suspense #246, “Night Comes Riding,” Mildred Anderson endures a loveless, oppressive marriage, haunted by the mysterious death of her nephew. When a soft-spoken stranger named Duncan Shaw appears, offering comfort and kindness, she sees a chance at escape—and perhaps at love. But Duncan has secrets of his own, and a buried vendetta against her husband. As the shadows deepen and tensions mount, betrayal, murder, and madness converge in a tale that gallops toward a grim climax. A psychologically rich noir about guilt, manipulation, and the terrifying price of freedom. Cast: Virginia Bruce, Wally Maher, Howard Duff Tags: Suspense, thriller, noir, psychological, betrayal, VirginiaBruce, WallyMaher, HowardDuff, oldtimeradio, mystery, revenge, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, femmefatale, suspensepodcast

  14. Death at Live Oak: A Parachute Plan, a Dead Ringer, and a Widow’s Perfect Alibi

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: May 15, 1947 In Suspense #245, “Death at Live Oak,” down-on-his-luck David Sutherland meets a mysterious woman who mistakes him for her estranged husband—and suddenly finds himself the centerpiece of a deadly scheme. When the husband turns out to be his doppelgänger, a chilling plan unfolds: impersonate him, kill him in a faked plane crash, and take his identity. But even the best-laid murder plots can unravel under the weight of guilt, missteps, and a single elevator boy’s memory. Robert Mitchum stars in this gripping tale of deception, identity, and poetic justice. Cast: Robert Mitchum, Mary Jane Croft Tags: Suspense, thriller, RobertMitchum, doppelgänger, identitytheft, noir, murderplot, planecrash, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, suspensepodcast, alibi, mistakenidentity, femmefatale, twistending, guilt

  15. Dead Ernest: A Dropped Jacket, a Lost Bracelet, and a Body That Wasn’t

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: May 8, 1947 In Suspense #244, “Dead Ernest,” Dennis Bowers is struck by a car and presumed dead. But Bowers suffers from catalepsy—a condition that mimics death—and he carries a letter and bracelet warning against embalming. When both go missing, his body is taken to the morgue with no one the wiser. As kids melt his ID bracelet for scrap and a secondhand shop sells his blood-stained jacket, Bowers inches closer to being embalmed alive. Only a nosy housewife, a smudged pair of glasses, and a twitch at the last second stand between life and a horrific mistake. Wally Mayer stars in this black comedy of errors and suspense. Cast: Wally Mayer Tags: Suspense, thriller, WallyMayer, catalepsy, mistakenidentity, embalming, blackcomedy, morgue, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, nearburiedalive, PeabodyAward, closecall, medicalthriller

  16. Lady in Distress: A Rainy Road, a Loaded Gun, and a License to Kill

    Dec 7, 2025 · 27 min

    Originally Aired: May 1, 1947 In Suspense #243, “Lady in Distress,” Evelyn Harris picks up a drifter on a stormy roadside—only to discover he's an escaped convict with a vendetta against her husband, police officer Ralph Harris. But Evelyn’s not so innocent herself. As she manipulates her dangerous passenger into carrying out her own deadly plan, the stakes spiral toward an explosive finale in a darkened garage. Ava Gardner and Howard Duff star in this twist-laden tale of betrayal, seduction, and revenge, where every turn in the road tightens the noose. Cast: Ava Gardner, Howard Duff Tags: Suspense, thriller, AvaGardner, HowardDuff, noir, betrayal, escapedconvict, garagebomb, revenge, policewife, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, suspensepodcast, femmefatale, twistending, explosive

  17. Win, Place and Murder: A Dead Bookie, a Bag of Cash, and a Private Eye’s Last Bet

    Dec 7, 2025 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: April 24, 1947 In Suspense #242, “Win, Place and Murder,” down-on-his-luck private eye Chris Draper stumbles into a deadly horse-betting racket when a mysterious client named Pilsen pays him to retrieve a black bag. But Pilsen is no ordinary accountant—he’s just murdered a bookie and is on the run with the payroll. As Draper navigates crooked cops, jealous lovers, and one unforgettable filly named Mosquito, he finds that every lead comes with a catch and every favor costs more than it’s worth. Richard Conte stars in this wisecracking noir where money talks, but a bullet still has the last word. Cast: Richard Conte, Wally Maher Tags: Suspense, thriller, RichardConte, noir, horsebetting, bookie, murdermystery, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, privateeye, getaway, payrollrobbery, twistending, gambling

  18. Green-Eyed Monster: A Letter Opener, a Wedding Night, and the Woman in the Trunk

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: April 17, 1947 In Suspense #241, “Green-Eyed Monster,” Michael Dawson seems like the perfect grieving widower—until he remarries, and his second wife begins to stir old obsessions. Haunted by jealousy and guilt, Michael spirals into paranoia, suspecting Judy of being a serial killer. But when she turns up dead in the same trunk where he once hid his first wife’s body, the twist cuts both ways. Lloyd Nolan delivers a riveting performance in this psychological shocker, where possession, madness, and misdirection meet a sharp brass letter opener. Cast: Lloyd Nolan, Cathy Lewis Tags: Suspense, thriller, LloydNolan, CathyLewis, jealousy, murder, noir, serialkiller, psychological, twistending, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, trunkmurder, letteropener, gaslight

  19. Community Property: A Spiteful Marriage, a Fatal Prescription, and a Lawyer’s Last Laugh

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: April 10, 1947 In Suspense #240, “Community Property,” George Mason’s marriage is a powder keg of resentment, jealousy, and greed. When his ailing uncle promises him a $500,000 inheritance, George finally sees a future without his bitter wife Lois—and begins planning a way to cut her out entirely. Under California’s community property laws, divorce would mean splitting the windfall. So George goes another route: he fakes reconciliation, spikes her warm milk, and waits for the drugs to take effect. But a prescription swap, a meddling doctor, and a cruel twist of law leave George with blood on his hands—and nothing in the bank. Kirk Douglas stars in this razor-sharp tale of murder and miscalculation. Cast: Kirk Douglas, Cathy Lewis Tags: Suspense, thriller, KirkDouglas, murderplot, inheritance, noir, classicdrama, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, suspensepodcast, poison, prescription, fatalmistake, communityproperty, darkcomedy, marriagegonewrong

  20. The Swift Rise of Eddie Albright: A Uniform Swapped, a Carpet Clue, and a Killer’s Confession

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: April 3, 1947 In Suspense #239, “The Swift Rise of Eddie Albright,” elevator operator Eddie dreams of success and romance, but a white lie to impress a manicurist snowballs into a deadly misadventure. When Eddie recognizes a fugitive gangster from his days running the penthouse car, he tries to play hero—only to find himself framed, stripped of his uniform, and mistaken for the very killer he sought to expose. A body in a carpet, a swapped jacket, and a last-second shootout form the twists in this fast-talking noir starring Phil Silvers in a rare dramatic role. Cast: Phil Silvers Tags: Suspense, thriller, PhilSilvers, mistakenidentity, noir, crimecomedy, gangster, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, elevatorboy, underdoghero, deadbody, impersonation, shootout

  21. Suspicion: A Sick Feeling, a Wicked Cook, and the Woman Upstairs

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: August 12, 1942 In Suspense #9, “Suspicion,” respectable Englishman Hubert Mummery starts to feel unwell after breakfast—and can’t shake a creeping unease. His new young wife, Ethel, seems fine. The new housekeeper, Sutton, is all kindness. But then a neighbor mentions a notorious poisoner, Carolyn Andrews, still at large and possibly posing as a domestic servant. When Mummery finds newspaper clippings cut out and weed killer stored beside the soup, his stomach pain takes on a new dread. Charles Ruggles delivers a masterful performance in this quietly mounting tale of fear, deduction, and a finale that proves appearances can be fatally deceiving. Cast: Charles Ruggles Tags: Suspense, thriller, CharlesRuggles, poisonplot, mistakenidentity, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, arsenic, domesticterror, twistending, gaslight, Britishmystery, CarolynAndrews, psychological

  22. You Take Ballistics: A Cigarette Trick, a .32 Slug, and a Cop’s Gut Feeling

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 13, 1947 In Suspense #236, “You Take Ballistics,” Homicide Lieutenant Ed Harvey arrests Clarence Coleman for the murder of a bookie—but the case nearly collapses when ballistics reveals that Coleman’s gun doesn’t match the murder slug. While others are ready to let Coleman walk, Harvey’s instincts scream otherwise. When a cheap book of cigarette papers in Coleman’s suit sparks a wild theory, Harvey reconstructs the murder weapon with a sleight-of-hand bullet switch that stuns even the lab. Howard Da Silva delivers a gritty, relentless performance in this gripping police procedural from the pen of Cornell Woolrich. Cast: Howard Da Silva Tags: Suspense, thriller, CornellWoolrich, HowardDaSilva, policeprocedural, ballistics, noir, forgedevidence, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, crossfire, trickbullet, detectiveintuition

  23. Sorry, Wrong Number: A Crossed Line, a Helpless Call, and a Killer Upstairs

    Dec 7, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: August 21, 1943 In Suspense #54, “Sorry, Wrong Number,” bedridden and increasingly frantic, Mrs. Elbert Stevenson tries to reach her husband’s office—only to overhear a chilling phone conversation between two men planning a murder at 11:15 that night. As she desperately tries to get help from uncaring operators, indifferent police, and even a nurses’ registry, her calls descend into terror and futility. With the sound of every ring, her isolation deepens—until the horror strikes home. Agnes Moorehead delivers one of radio’s most iconic performances in this tour de force written by Lucille Fletcher, a suspense classic that remains unmatched for its tension and psychological dread. Cast: Agnes Moorehead Tags: Suspense, thriller, AgnesMoorehead, LucilleFletcher, wrongnumber, psychological, telephone, isolation, gaslight, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, iconicperformance, helplessness, noir, radioclassic

  24. Elwood: A Collector’s Mind and a Killer’s Hands

    Dec 7, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 6, 1947 In Suspense #235, “Elwood,” mild-mannered gas station attendant Elwood Parsons lives quietly with his mother and sister—until the town is shaken by a series of strangulations. As suspicion falls on outsiders and local eccentrics, Elwood spirals inward, obsessed with stolen trinkets and a fantasy world built on respect and recognition he never received. His twisted logic, rooted in childhood trauma and repression, leads him to murder—again and again. Eddie Bracken delivers a chilling, sympathetic performance in this psychological noir that slowly unveils a killer hiding in plain sight. Cast: Eddie Bracken Tags: Suspense, thriller, EddieBracken, psychological, serialkiller, abnormalpsychology, gaslight, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, stolenidentity, noir, smalltown, strangler, trophykiller

  25. Banquo’s Chair: A Dead Woman’s Return and a Murderer’s Undoing

    Dec 7, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: June 1, 1943 In Suspense #44, “Banquo’s Chair,” retired criminal investigator Sir William Brent lures an arrogant suspect back to the scene of the crime—an old Victorian mansion where an heiress was strangled two years earlier. Though the case went cold due to the suspect’s airtight alibi, Brent believes a ghost may succeed where logic failed. With two dinner guests as witnesses, Brent orchestrates a chilling hoax involving a “spirit” at the dining table. But when the woman they hired never arrives, the terrifying question remains: who—or what—did the suspect actually see? Donald Crisp and John Loder star in this unforgettable tale of justice, superstition, and spectral vengeance. Cast: Donald Crisp, John Loder Tags: Suspense, thriller, ghoststory, DonaldCrisp, JohnLoder, hauntedhouse, psychological, murder, classicdrama, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, suspensepodcast, justice, twistending, gothic, dinnerparty