Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson The Kit-Bag (Learn English with a Short Story) [965]
Dec 8, 2025
Delve into a chilling Christmas classic with an eerie tale of suspense, where a seemingly innocuous kit bag turns sinister. As the protagonist navigates a stormy night, unsettling memories and haunting figures intensify the dread. Experience the tension as he confronts the ghostly legacy of a tragic courtroom case, culminating in a shocking revelation. Along the way, expand your vocabulary with various legal and sensory terms woven throughout the story, ensuring both entertainment and learning.
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Seasonal Premium Offer Reminder
- Luke offers a seasonal promotion: 20% off LEP Premium through January 2026.
- He suggests gifting LEP Premium to support language learning goals.
Victorian Christmas Ghost Tradition
- Reading ghost stories at Christmas is a long-standing Victorian tradition Luke revives.
- He frames the tale as a cosy indoor ritual against winter nights.
Haunted Kit Bag Story Retold
- Luke Thompson narrates Algernon Blackwood's short ghost story "The Kit Bag" about a haunted possession.
- The tale follows Johnson, who borrows a kit bag that belonged to murderer John Turk and experiences terrifying supernatural events.
