"The Screaming Skull" by F. Marion Crawford / A HorrorBabble Production

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  • "The Screaming Skull" is a short story by American author, Francis Marion Crawford, first published in the magazine, Collier’s, in 1908. The story, told in first-person, tells of a curious, haunted skull, and of the teller’s possible link to it.
    Chapters:
    0:00:00 - Introduction
    0:00:53 - Part 1
    0:35:13 - Part 2
    1:11:20 - Further Listening
    Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/alb...
    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
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  • @HorrorBabble
    @HorrorBabble  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "The Screaming Skull" is a short story by American author, Francis Marion Crawford, first published in the magazine, Collier’s, in 1908. The story, told in first-person, tells of a curious, haunted skull, and of the teller’s possible link to it.
    Chapters:
    0:00:15 - Introduction
    0:00:53 - Part 1
    0:35:13 - Part 2
    1:11:20 - Further Listening
    Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/the-screaming-skull
    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
    Image used with the permission of mgkellermeyer (mgkellermeyer.deviantart.com)
    Don't forget to check out Oldstyle Tales Press, too: www.oldstyletales.com
    Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon:
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    • @arturprejna5143
      @arturprejna5143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was thoroughly awesome and enjoyable. Thank

    • @blixten2928
      @blixten2928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A beautiful reading of a truly classic, wonderfully well-written tale. And the music. This is a TRUE gem. Thank you so much, a true contribution to literature, culture, acting and audio!

  • @noahhecker6672
    @noahhecker6672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how the author makes the reader his literal guest. Makes the story come even more alive, just like that devilish skull interestingly enough

  • @blixten2928
    @blixten2928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I can't help it, this is your absolute MASTERPIECE. The one that should get you awards. What happens when you get your teeth into a very good writer, a characterisation worth developing, and a fairly long story. Just lovely, the definitive version!!

  • @tonysuffolk
    @tonysuffolk หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am 78 and 65 years ago my cousin read this story aloud to me. I was on holiday at my aunt's house and cousin Michael shared his room with me. Michael would have been about 20 and very much into ghost stories, He read this story so well that it has stuck in my mind ever since. Hearing it again tonight, I remembered it almost word for word. What a well crafted tale and so brilliantly narrated by Ian Gordon. Thank you.

    • @beverlyamarantes9775
      @beverlyamarantes9775 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's so cool!

    • @shelleymarquis2887
      @shelleymarquis2887 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I first heard this from my then best friend who was 2 years older and the most exotic girl I'd ever seen. I thought she looked like a gypsy and I wanted to be just like her, hating my bland, corn fed, almost pretty but way too tall and gawky. I was 11 and she was 13 and so mature and sophisticated I believed every word.
      Sge hadn't Ian's talent but she did tell it in the first person as though shed had a cousin who's mother told it on down the line.
      This is my third or fourth listening, of many more to come, I'm sure. Wonderful wonderful wonderful stuff. 😯

  • @999minimal
    @999minimal 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hugely entertaining, and one of Mr Gordon's very best narrations. You really brought the old "sea dog" to life.

  • @bobbymarcum772
    @bobbymarcum772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This character’s psychological sufferings are as devilishly comical as they are horrifying

  • @biscuithammer00
    @biscuithammer00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Do we get a free coffin if we die of fright while listening to this?

    • @andersschmich8600
      @andersschmich8600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I knew there'd be an MST3K reference.

    • @corygiesbrecht5423
      @corygiesbrecht5423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are they not for purchase in his merch store?

    • @DemienC.
      @DemienC. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Free coffin? Ha! Kudos for this reference.

    • @redjack2629
      @redjack2629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only if you live outside of the US. Insode the US you only get a casket. :v

    • @davethompson3326
      @davethompson3326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redjack2629 Unless your ever being likely to die was a pre exiting condition

  • @Linda43
    @Linda43 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is a my favorite channel.

  • @loriparsons9485
    @loriparsons9485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for another amazing performance. I love a story told in first.person. I’ve never read this story, but you had me at, The screaming skull.”😂👻

  • @CivilianAdams
    @CivilianAdams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I have to go to bed but I don’t want too...
    tybabble

  • @gavcoombs9173
    @gavcoombs9173 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I listen to these stories not for the first time and it's like I've never heard them before wonderful

  • @Ripperundergaslight
    @Ripperundergaslight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Yet another outstanding narration from an truly outstanding narrator.I've read this before and quite liked it,but to hear it narrated from one who has a true passion for strange fiction and all writing genre's in general was an delightfull treat! Continue the great work and I look forward to what you have in store for the future.

  • @Firecracker66
    @Firecracker66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing narration which made me realize what an amazing author... Brava!

  • @DickGallo-dk7wi
    @DickGallo-dk7wi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WAY BETTER than the movie. Thank you Horrorbabble!
    💀 - "YEEAAARGH!!!"

  • @winstonware3270
    @winstonware3270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Palpably spooky. Nerve racking. Superb job as always Ian.

  • @davidespinosa2576
    @davidespinosa2576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you! An all time favorite of mine!

  • @altasheridan7815
    @altasheridan7815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a wheelchair user, I know regret tellng my sons about the Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder of 1943....

    • @SpadeRZA
      @SpadeRZA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Luckily it's hard to get hold of land mines these days.

    • @thefisherking78
      @thefisherking78 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now*

  • @paulbishop3418
    @paulbishop3418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! I remember seeing a film adaptation of this story on TV as a kid. This brought back find memories. Excellent narration as always!

  • @theDoctorwitTardis
    @theDoctorwitTardis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have heard this story perhaps 15 years ago when I was a kid and forgotten about it since. It was in my native language and it had soundeffects for wind and the skull screech. I remember it was one of the most horrifying stories I ever heard. Thanks for reminding me of it.

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story. I keep listening to it again.

  • @dondawson2174
    @dondawson2174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have finally found something on the internet that I cannot live without. After a long day at work seeing the horrors of the real world I can find a calming force in the voice of Ian sharing the horrors of fantasy. Thank You.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Don!

    • @littlebaron5573
      @littlebaron5573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same way. Theres no better remedy.

  • @martywood8543
    @martywood8543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, Ian. I first heard this story read by a gentleman by the name of Algy Pug and enjoyed his rendition very much After discovering Horrorbabble I wondered how you would sound reading it as yours and Mr. Pugs narrative styles differ considerably. Bravo, A very fine job as always.

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that was weird - i thought he was a bit nuts and it made me feel i wanted out of that house, but had to stay to listen to whole story. i don't think i ever want to see a skull again - holy cow!
    you really are good at this stuff, Ian - thanks 💀

  • @blowitoutyourcunt7675
    @blowitoutyourcunt7675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another I've never heard of! Please do keep it up! Loved it!
    Cheers mate!

  • @jasonscarborough94
    @jasonscarborough94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    31:00 "It's the Skull, I'd like to discuss a certain me tossing incident"

    • @CountingHouse
      @CountingHouse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mst3k reference?

    • @jasonscarborough94
      @jasonscarborough94 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CountingHouse Yup

    • @02hurst
      @02hurst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was obviously just peacocks screaming.

  • @hydroknight01
    @hydroknight01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alright, who's got Carnacki's details? Something needs to be done here...

  • @TheTeacher1020
    @TheTeacher1020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful story, excellent interpretation. Far scarier than the movie of the same name.

  • @jamiecameron7615
    @jamiecameron7615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a new one for me!! Awesome!! Thank you very much!!

  • @michax109
    @michax109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent tale as exclaimed in the first person. Gives a type of intimate narrative. And as usual....well done Ian.

  • @meese9140
    @meese9140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite story, I'm so glad you've done it!

  • @joz6683
    @joz6683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy a rest, not feeling well🤒 so I am relaxing 😌 by catching up with the previous stories. Thank everyone for all your hard work. Best way to recover is listening to horror, until I found this channel I would never have known the delight of horror from yesteryear...

  • @foofy3406
    @foofy3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such an effective horror tale. is first i’ve heard it. really hit the mark

  • @sissyblackwidowspider7529
    @sissyblackwidowspider7529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely super story thumbs up horrible thumbs up

  • @wandaburns8075
    @wandaburns8075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do a fantastic job. Thanks.

  • @taranaylor31
    @taranaylor31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lucky# 13! Love your channel, all the narration, and the content. Please continue with this awesomeness!

  • @Normaschthewanderer
    @Normaschthewanderer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you finally did this.

  • @paulcateiii
    @paulcateiii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for another great story

  • @corygiesbrecht5423
    @corygiesbrecht5423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time to listen to a great story!!

  • @1630revelloak
    @1630revelloak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this, great job

  • @parkeaudio1338
    @parkeaudio1338 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great choice I remember this story from my childhood!

  • @paulie555
    @paulie555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just In time for my nightly listen haha, really appreciate u guys. Listening to these is peaceful

  • @dombrunelli5082
    @dombrunelli5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A terrific reading.

  • @billsummy2412
    @billsummy2412 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was ........ AWESOME ! :-)

  • @ZannerBatman
    @ZannerBatman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've done a excellent job of narration on this one! The inflection of your voice is perfect, it's almost as if this was written specifically for you to narrate. I am a bit critical of narration, whether it be audiobooks or other channels here on YT. Some are just horrible, but I really enjoy yours .. maybe a tad too much! :)

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @vivanecrosis
    @vivanecrosis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    MARVELOUS

  • @TorinMizenko
    @TorinMizenko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys should read Ooze by Anthony M. Rud. It was the cover story of the very first Weird Tales issue, March 1923.

  • @gerry5134
    @gerry5134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoyed the story very much. Excellent reading, very entertaining 😊👍
    He shouldn't have kept talking about Mrs Pratt it only makes her ears burn! Err...I mean ear ! 😊😊

  • @Chezbo
    @Chezbo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a good one, made me laugh.

  • @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves
    @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did a version of this on my channel, but gave you guys a shout-out in the description -- I really enjoyed listening to your version on headphones. Cheers, wsj

  • @redjack2629
    @redjack2629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "The screaming skull". Reminds me of a construct enemy in Pathfinder. It has a chance to cause permanent insanity. :v

  • @WattisWatts
    @WattisWatts ปีที่แล้ว

    The knock on the door. Nuff said.

  • @GuukanKitsune
    @GuukanKitsune 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This could easily be an audio drama with no further changes than some sound effects.

  • @greatpower6063
    @greatpower6063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fear not of a ghost but of what he has done to the man's mother.

  • @roymorgan2416
    @roymorgan2416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The screaming skull is at present residing at Burton Agnes Hall near Bridlington Yorkshire and I think is the skull of a female resident of that house.

  • @davidespinosa2576
    @davidespinosa2576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please narrate Francis Marion Crawford's "The Upper Berth" in the future.

    • @pharaohanakaris
      @pharaohanakaris 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i didnt know he wrote that! i loved that story, heard it in Beyond Midnight, the radio series

    • @undergroundman4646
      @undergroundman4646 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second the motion!

  • @deniswilliams2212
    @deniswilliams2212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantasmagoric! Read this before as many of your selections but you just seem to “be” the character no matter what the yarn
    You are truly Dickens as it is reported he did the same in his readings in public
    Oh…and you scare the shite out of me😱

  • @gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819
    @gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scary-as-shit cool!!!☻🖤☠💀🦇👻⚰🕷🕸

  • @angriella
    @angriella 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooooooooh that's a doozy!

  • @mistershivers7488
    @mistershivers7488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all things horror babble and Ian's narration but ready for some new material?!

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Twice weekly, Monday/Wednesday, Mister Shivers!

  • @SC-jh9qp
    @SC-jh9qp ปีที่แล้ว

    This story is based on a real life ghost story. There is a real Bettiscombe Manor and it does indeed have a skull that allegedly screams if removed from it's cupboard 💀

  • @tikkidaddy
    @tikkidaddy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will there be a print of this Ian??....
    Edit: WAIT!....melted lead in the ear??😂...that would make you hard of hearing....

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, we don't own this image, Mark.

  • @grahamturner1290
    @grahamturner1290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want to get ahead, get a head. 💀

  • @user-qe8mw4ub3u
    @user-qe8mw4ub3u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can I advertise you at my university?

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're referring to HorrorBabble in general - yes, of course.

  • @theodorewinfrey2496
    @theodorewinfrey2496 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the montan of madness

  • @0The_Farlander0
    @0The_Farlander0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Screaming Skull aka what happens when I pound a monster energy drink right after taking my anxiety medication

  • @richardwilliams5387
    @richardwilliams5387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You think letting the wife's murderer off scott free might be why the skull is so...vocal? Lol.

  • @austencobine864
    @austencobine864 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you do Childe Rowland?

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Feel free to send any suggestions this way, Austen: www.horrorbabble.com/contact

  • @kaf890890
    @kaf890890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fine reading, as always, but I found the story to be too repetitious to finish.

  • @chrisnorman9980
    @chrisnorman9980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not to be confused with the exquisitely bad movie from the late 50s of the same title - complete with visible strings, plastic skull and crummy acting.