RAS #639 - A Thing That Glistened

Ron's Amazing Stories is home to a variety of thrilling and
thought-provoking tales. In this episode, we have an extended
segment of These Are Your Stories, where listeners share their own
eerie and unexplained experiences. First up, Belinda takes us on a
tour of one of Hollywood's most famous hotels, known for its
haunted history and eerie atmosphere. She recounts tales of strange
noises, and ghostly encounters that have cemented the hotel's
reputation as a paranormal hotspot. Next, an anonymous listener
shares her chilling encounter with black eyed kids—mysterious
children with large, black eyes that have been reported in various
parts of the world. She describes her terrifying experience with
these eerie entities, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.
Finally, Jessica takes us on a wild ride with her incredible tale
that unfolded during a drama class. Following that segment, we have
a classic double feature in store. The first story, A Thing That
Glistened, written by Frank R. Stockton in 1891, transports us to
the early age of deep sea diving. Despite its age, the story has a
timeless quality and remains captivating with its imaginative
storytelling. To conclude the show, we end with a humorous and
tongue-in-cheek story called Navy Day by Harry Harrison (One of
Ron's favorite authors). This lighthearted tale from 1954 offers a
satirical take on the future of technology and the military,
leaving listeners with a chuckle and a thought-provoking message.
Featured Story -  A Thing That Glistened Our featured story
comes from a book called Eleven Possible Cases published by Cassell
and Company in 1891. This is an anthology composed of eleven short
stories from eleven different authors. Our story is titled A Thing
That Glistened and it was written by Frank R. Stockton. It was
suggested to me by Jamar Linkous from New York. He first read this
story as a kid and it stuck with him. Jamar decided to track it
down and found it on .  It is a unique story and one that
doesn't  really sound like something that was written in 1891.
Stories Include - The Machine Factory Murder, Hollywood Roosevelt,
BEK & Halloween, Under The Desk, A Thing That Glistened, and
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