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The Hounds of Tindalos - Frank Belknap Long Jr. audiobook
Join me for a full audiobook reading of Frank Belknap Long Jr.’s “The Hounds of Tindalos,” a seminal work of Lovecraftian horror and weird fiction first published in Weird Tales (March 1929). Famous for introducing the terrifying Hounds of Tindalos to cosmic horror lore, this story intertwines science, metaphysics, and the macabre in a way that still captivates fans today.
In “The Hounds of Tindalos,” we follow Halpin Chalmers, an eccentric scholar who experiments with an otherworldly drug to gain insight into the corners of time. His revelations, however, attract the attention of the Hounds-malevolent entities that lurk in the angles of reality. As Chalmers unravels cosmic mysteries, he soon discovers that some secrets of the universe are best left unprobed.
If you’re intrigued by Lovecraftian themes, cosmic dread, or the broader Cthulhu Mythos, this short story is a must-listen. Frank Belknap Long was a close friend of H.P. Lovecraft, and this tale stands as one of the earliest expansions of the shared mythos. Brace yourself for a chilling journey through forbidden knowledge and the hidden geometries that lie beyond mortal comprehension.
Author: Frank Belknap Long Jr.
First Publication: Weird Tales, March 1929
Narration: Kristof Fruru
Art: Created with DALL-E
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Step into a realm where time twists at impossible angles, and discover why “The Hounds of Tindalos” remains a cornerstone of Lovecraftian literature-merging science, supernatural terror, and the cosmic unknown into one unforgettable story.
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The Seven Geases - Clark Ashton Smith audiobook
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Join me for a full audiobook reading of Clark Ashton Smith’s “The Seven Geases,” a darkly whimsical tale set in the frozen realm of Hyperborea. First published in the October 1934 issue of Weird Tales, this weird fiction classic blends cosmic horror, grim humor, and bizarre encounters with ancient deities and arcane monstrosities. In “The Seven Geases,” an arrogant hunter named Ralibar Vooz tre...
Conan: Xuthal of the Dusk - Robert E. Howard audiobook
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Join me for a full audiobook reading of Robert E. Howard’s “Xuthal of the Dusk,” an exciting Sword & Sorcery tale featuring Conan the Barbarian. First published in the September 1933 issue of Weird Tales under the title “The Slithering Shadow,” this classic Hyborian Age adventure plunges Conan and his companion, Natala, into a decadent, doom-ridden city where ancient gods and ghastly horrors lu...
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Ambrose Bierce audiobook
มุมมอง 20521 วันที่ผ่านมา
Join me for a full audiobook reading of Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” a gripping short story set during the American Civil War. First published in 1890 and later included in Bierce’s “Tales of Soldiers and Civilians,” this iconic piece explores the psychological depths of its protagonist, Peyton Farquhar, as he faces the stark reality of execution-and the tantalizing pos...
The Moon-Bog - H.P. Lovecraft audiobook
มุมมอง 1.2K28 วันที่ผ่านมา
Join me for a full audiobook reading of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Moon-Bog,” an unsettling tale of weird fiction rooted in Irish folklore and Lovecraftian horror. Written around 1921 and first published in Weird Tales (June 1926), this short story explores ancient curses, forsaken lands, and the supernatural forces lurking beneath the bog’s murky waters. In “The Moon-Bog,” an ambitious American ren...
The Land that Time Forgot - Edgar Rice Burroughs audiobook
มุมมอง 493หลายเดือนก่อน
Join me for a full audiobook reading of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ "The Land That Time Forgot," a captivating tale of dinosaurs, survival, and a mysterious lost world! 🦖🏝️ Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs 🎨 Art made with DALL-E 🖌️ Thumbnail art by Kristof Fruru, using Aseprite 🎙️ Narration by Kristof Fruru Set during World War I, "The Land That Time Forgot" takes readers on an incredible journey as ...
The Mortal Immortal - Mary Shelley audiobook
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The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman audiobook
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Immerse yourself in the chilling and poignant world of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s "The Yellow Wallpaper," a tale of psychological horror and feminist critique. 🌼🖼️ Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 🎨 Art made with DALL-E 🎙️ Narration by Kristof Fruru In this audiobook reading, experience the story of a woman whose descent into madness is both a haunting reflection of mental illness and a pow...
The Festival - H.P. Lovecraft audiobook
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Join me for a full audiobook reading of H.P. Lovecraft’s "The Festival," a chilling tale of cosmic horror and dark Yuletide traditions. 🎄🔮 Written by H.P. Lovecraft, published by Arkham House 🎨 Art made with DALL-E 🎙️ Narration by Kristof Fruru In this eerie short story, Lovecraft combines the festive season with the sinister undertones of his mythos. The protagonist returns to his ancestral t...
Conan: Queen of the Black Coast - Robert E. Howard audiobook
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Join me for a full audiobook reading of Robert E. Howard’s "Queen of the Black Coast," an epic tale of adventure, piracy, and forbidden love featuring Conan the Barbarian! ⚔️🏴‍☠️ Written by Robert E. Howard 🎨 Art made with DALL-E 🎶 Music created with AI 🎙️ Narration by Kristof Fruru In this unforgettable story, Conan, fleeing from civilization, joins forces with the enigmatic and fearless pira...
Who Goes There? - John W. Campbell Jr. audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 7 audiobook
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The Tell-tale Heart - Edgar Allan Poe audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 6 audiobook
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The King in Yellow: The Demoiselle D'Ys - Robert W. Chambers audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 5 audiobook
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Herbert West-Reanimator - H.P. Lovecraft audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 4 audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - chapter 3 audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - chapter 3 audiobook
Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 2 audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 1 audiobook
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Journey to the West: The Story of Sun Wukong - Chapter 1 audiobook
Ellery Queen: The Book Case - Dale C. Andrews & Kurt Sercu audiobook
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The Lion at the Turn of the Tide - Stephen Sinclair audiobook
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Conan: Rogues in the House - Robert E. Howard audiobook
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The Black Cat - Edgar Allan Poe audiobook
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The Black Cat - Edgar Allan Poe audiobook
The Rats in the Walls - H.P. Lovecraft audiobook
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  • @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX
    @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Ace production

  • @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX
    @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    “..fighting, killing…..” Yep - that’s us.

  • @leebennett1821
    @leebennett1821 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done Much better than a AI 👍👍👍

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Glad you enjoy it! Appreciate that you keep coming back :D

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Big classic this one! Thanks.

  • @Robert-s1k8p
    @Robert-s1k8p 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this story even though it's wildly inaccurate considering neanderthals and dinosaurs. Good production 👍

    • @crimsoncapricorn188
      @crimsoncapricorn188 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How so?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos วันที่ผ่านมา

      Look, are we going to believe the thorough studies of "science" on this one, or the mad ravings of someone who took drugs and has seen it for himself during a very bad trip? Because the latter one is making a hell of a case for it :p

    • @Robert-s1k8p
      @Robert-s1k8p วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@crimsoncapricorn188 neanderthals were not the simple brutes that they are usually depicted as and dinosaurs weren't reptiles or slow moving

    • @crimsoncapricorn188
      @crimsoncapricorn188 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Robert-s1k8p I doubt the reptile thing

    • @Robert-s1k8p
      @Robert-s1k8p วันที่ผ่านมา

      @crimsoncapricorn188 although it was scientifically accurate in the 1920's

  • @Uknowho9967
    @Uknowho9967 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @midnightgreen8319
    @midnightgreen8319 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic telling of this story!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @iReadBooks
    @iReadBooks 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Clark Ashton Smith hadn't been on my radar until now. What a great story (and great narration, as always). I knew the odd story by him but now I'm looking forward to more of your narrations. Just finished this now. Awesome! Thank you, man!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've gotten a list of authors people wanted me to look into during a livestream a couple weeks back, and an easy one from that list was CAS. The man has SO MANY stories as well, so he'll definitely be popping up from time to time on the channel. Thanks for listening!

  • @dunxhoward7759
    @dunxhoward7759 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks for the story!

  • @jonhstonk7998
    @jonhstonk7998 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Clark Ashton Smith is such an underrated author, honestly his Zothique cycle´s stuff is masterful too, i recomend you do some readings of it, i think you will enjoy it!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It really was a toss-up between doing his Zothique cycle or his Hyperborea cycle first, tbh. So the Zothique cycle will have its day soon ;)

  • @jerrybecker1628
    @jerrybecker1628 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome visuals to accompany this feast for my imagination!😮😅

  • @leebennett1821
    @leebennett1821 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice another Story

  • @DuchessOfSoup
    @DuchessOfSoup 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh boy just in time for my next 12hr shift!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hope it was able to make the shift a bit better?!

  • @simonread7859
    @simonread7859 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just loving your delivery. A treat to listen to a non-rushed rendition.

  • @simonread7859
    @simonread7859 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yea, slowly delivered, precise enunciation, a blessing to those of us with “hard of hearing” issues. Looking forward to more.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm genuinely happy to hear that! Glad to be of service! 😀

  • @rattlejaw9976
    @rattlejaw9976 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just when I think I have listened to all of robert e howards audio book readings. I find somthing new. Happy birthday 2 gun Bob.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's because it's mostly recognized as a pastiche instead of an original REH. But since he's written the original fragment and outline of the story before others finished it, I'm counting it as a REH ^^

  • @opiniondude1
    @opiniondude1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Classic story. Nicely read.

  • @davidbudge8359
    @davidbudge8359 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do you fire a hat and don a revolver?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Guess that's just part of the madness that the Moon brings? 😆

  • @RicardoRios-fp6gl
    @RicardoRios-fp6gl 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank for bringing this story on the birthday of Robert E. Howard………………….sword and sorcery, heavy metal yeah

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It´s always a good day to honor great men ^^ Enjoy!

  • @PlaceStillMatters
    @PlaceStillMatters 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    37:00

  • @shannonandsheila1403
    @shannonandsheila1403 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    28:21

  • @grannybird7365
    @grannybird7365 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your narration is incredible. It was as if a cast of actors were presenting.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the narration!

  • @iReadBooks
    @iReadBooks 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Powerful, as usual. I'm really enjoying these. Great, job, man!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! Same, man. I've yet to encounter the first Conan story that I didn't like 💪

  • @boriscovidscamson2911
    @boriscovidscamson2911 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am the Thing.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think it's kind of counter-productive to announce who you are if you were the Thing, though :p Kind of negates the whole 'perfect imitation'-thing ;)

    • @boriscovidscamson2911
      @boriscovidscamson2911 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MiniatureMythos how would you know though? I look and sound the same, still turn up at work etc, in fact it's the same old thing everyday 😭

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@boriscovidscamson2911 Just the idea of the Thing going too far into the perfect mimicry that it gets stuck in the daily rut of modern society, trying to make rent, suffering from social injustice... wishing it could just leave this damned planet again :p

  • @shannonandsheila1403
    @shannonandsheila1403 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    31:27

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As always - massive thanks.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And as always, my absolute pleasure! :D

  • @Supermarine0Spitfire
    @Supermarine0Spitfire 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great story. Thx for sharing.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

  • @itsmevvacle6510
    @itsmevvacle6510 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Missed this one! When are you streaming next?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'll probably do pixel art on Monday and will return to miniatures on Thursday next week :)

  • @chrisgreene2623
    @chrisgreene2623 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And you also narrated this too! Well done great voice for narration.

  • @chrisgreene2623
    @chrisgreene2623 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is longer than the original? Well done, finally something to sleep and fear to.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, this is, as far as I know, the 'original'... unless I've read an adaptation of course. Glad you like it! I wish you good night and great chills ^^

  • @akaisenpaitsubakihiganbana6706
    @akaisenpaitsubakihiganbana6706 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WHERE CAN I SEE THE FILM ?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There is actually a short film made in 1961 that was used in an episode of the 5th season of The Twilight Zone that depicts the events of this story. If you look on TH-cam for 'Robert Enrico - La rivière du hibou (An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge)' you're bound to find it.

  • @itsmevvacle6510
    @itsmevvacle6510 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You weren’t kidding about this one being sad. Great work as always!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! Glad you liked it. Yeah, as one of the first stories with this 'trope', I think it did pretty well ^^ Nowadays, this kind of twist is always lurking in the back of our minds when watching shows or movies, but back then, probably still mind-blowing.

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that a Union officer and flag, standing side by side together with Rebel troops?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, just as the the story said, the Federal troops used Confederate colours to trick Peyton Farquah into admitting that he was going to... Who am I kidding? It's just the AI not being able to get its story straight and it would take too much work in Photoshop to correct it 😅

    • @dartmart9263
      @dartmart9263 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ LOL. AI is still in its infancy. But it still does provide the occasional masterpiece.

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Missed it😢😢😢!!!arrrggggg....Will have to dig out my old METAL (proper!!!) Miniatures!!!

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hehe, metal miniatures were awesome! I do think it's a shame that they went out of style... ^^

  • @iBeTruckin
    @iBeTruckin 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just played the game Black Myth: Wukong and have been looking for an audio book english version of The Journey to the West. Are these 7 videos the entire book?

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Unfortunately not. The Journey to the West is a huge story and will take many more videos to narrate in full. I do plan to pick it back up soon though.

    • @iBeTruckin
      @iBeTruckin 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MiniatureMythos makes since. After I asked the question, I did some searching. It is massive! I'll be listening to these 7 at least. Thank you.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, I underestimated it when I started the recordings, but I do intend to do the whole thing. For now, enjoy the chapters that're already done! :)

  • @3PercentNeanderthal
    @3PercentNeanderthal 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The narrator's accent lends just the right amount of the exotic that a classic Conan story should have. I'll be subscribing and listening to more.

  • @zipjok8850
    @zipjok8850 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    32:06 bookmark

  • @StephenSinclair-d6n
    @StephenSinclair-d6n 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Spoiler...it wasn't what I thought it was😂😂🎉🎉😢😢😮😮😊😊😊😊

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@StephenSinclair-d6n I´ll do a mammoth next time, Stephen 😉

  • @Xinle
    @Xinle 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks sir

  • @Holypikemanz
    @Holypikemanz 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You say "the" like "duh". "Duh night". "Duh Castle". Love Lovecraft. Thank you

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Holypikemanz We don´t have the ´th´ in Dutch, so it takes a lot of conscious effort to use that sound throughout, and I definitely slip up a lot 😀

    • @custardsire
      @custardsire 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The th sounds (both the voiced and voiceless ones) used in English is pretty rare in other languages, so it is actually pretty hard to master for non-native speakers. Especially when reading long texts like these ones. Kudos for going at it, it's why we have weekly free entertainment to keep us company 🙏

    • @BurninatorTheTrogdor
      @BurninatorTheTrogdor 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Duh...

  • @jerrymccoy1947
    @jerrymccoy1947 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Crom! Mitra! Valka and Hotath! Your presentations of Two Gun Bob's work, are the best! Thank you for your artistic drive, to bring his stories to life. And putting his poetry , The Song of Belit, to music? Divinely genius! My hats off to the songwriter and the Goddess who crooned the lyrics. Please, do more stories, and nullify the substandard works of the pretenders.

  • @Shacthulhu
    @Shacthulhu 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Terrific narration!

  • @Supermarine0Spitfire
    @Supermarine0Spitfire 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man, this is such a good story. It really felt like an adventure. Got hints of Robinson Crusoue and The Swiss Family Robinson. Great narration too! I hope you'll continue the series.

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same, I loved every minute of it! I really am looking forward to doing the rest of the trilogy at some point. Just gotta find the time to fit in more of these longer narrations :D

  • @leebennett1821
    @leebennett1821 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Moon Toilet well you do Generally get your Posterior out when go to the Toilet 😂😂😂😂

    • @MiniatureMythos
      @MiniatureMythos 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Took me a while to realise 'bog' is slang for 'toilet' :D Puts a whole new meaning on this entire story...