Podcast That Dares 68: The Number Thirteen

Podcast That Dares 68: The Number Thirteen

From Rish Outcast by Rish Outfield

March 8, 2026

About this episode

Rish presents and analyzes M.R. James's spooky story, 'The Number Thirteen'.

  Rish presents M.R. James's 1904 spooky story, "The Number Thirteen." A historian in Denmark stays in Room 12 of the local inn . . . but who is in Room 13? And is there even a Room 13? Rish then talks and talks about the ending of the story (and so should you). If you wish to download the episode, Right-Click  HERE . If you wish to support me on Patreon, click  HERE . Logo by Gino "Thirteen Ain't Nothin But A Number" Moretto.

People in this episode

Host: Rish Outfield

Topics covered

  • spooky story
  • M.R. James
  • historical fiction
  • room mystery
  • literary analysis

Keywords

  • M.R. James
  • The Number Thirteen
  • spooky story
  • Denmark
  • Room 13
  • literary analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Number Thirteen

Places: Denmark, Room 12, Room 13

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