The Dark Enchantment of “The Young Slave”: Basile’s Forgotten Fairy Tale
This haunting tale from the 1600s predates many of our beloved fairy tales—and may have secretly inspired them.
Giambattista Basile
Sun, Moon, and Talia
Explore the disturbing origins of Sleeping Beauty in this Tales of Bedlam episode retelling Sun, Moon, and Talia—a tale of fate, violation, and revenge.
The Young Slave
What if swallowing a rose leaf could change your life forever? Join us for a spine-chilling special on Tales of Bedlam, where your hosts, Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter, unravel the bizarre and eerie story of “The Young Slave” by Gian Battista Basile.