👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍 Seems a bit too much? It isn't. SUPERB! EXCELLENT! PRICELESS WEIRD! If a story or movie is certain particular brand of creepy, scary, or tending to make one's flesh crawl, I have a strange habit of laughing. This is one such tale. AWESOME WORK, I HAD A BLAST! Other examples include the scene in the first Jurassic Park: Jeff Goldblum is in the back of the Jeep, Laura Dern and the Muldoon character are in the front. The T-Rex 🦖 is chasing them; and I'm the only fool in the theater laughing like a hyena 😁😆. I had worked myself into the empty seat beside me, hilarious 😆. Wait, one more. Jasper, have you seen the movie Below? Near the end a real jerk is passing by a mirror and saw a delayed action of his movements in the reflection. Then the face of the sub captain he helped kill appeared. The first time I saw that, I almost spit out what I was drinking 😆😆😆😆. Caught it just in time. I had to have guffawed for twenty minutes 😆😆😆🤗😆😱😆😆😆😆😆😱😆😆😆😆😭😭😭☠️💀 Bless you and thank you so, so much.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@@waningmooncancer9628 I'm glad the humour in the story came over. I thought it was very funny too. I haven't seen "Below" but I agree with you about "Jurassic Park". If I can wax lyrical for a bit I would say that Spielberg is almost alone in modern cinema in his abilty to film action and "scare" sequences as good as the ones in "Jurassic Park" (although I'd say the scene with the trailer hanging over the side of the cliff in the sequel may be one of his finest). His talent is staging these complicated sequences so that you know where everyone is in relation to the other, you know the stakes, and the cause and effect is clear so you're thrilling to it and having fun. I find a lot of the action in Marvel films and the like sort of noisy, disorienting and almost un-fun 😄
@@EnCryptedHorror Yes, I see your point. All the attempts to make a complex plot leaves one confused. And Speilberg does make it comfortable and easy to follow the who's who, a raison d'être. Again, you killed it Jasper. Awesome talent you have. And I do hope you get to see Below. It's set in the time of WWII, in a submarine with bombings, bad guys, and a ghost. OH MY!😁🌟🌟🌟👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
I learned that when engulfed with anxiety one should not expect relief from Jasper. Now I fear elevators, fedora hats, and wonder why everyone is looking at me when I go out in public. Excellent narration oh master of the macabre, thank you.
hahaha.....when I was a little boy I'd beg my wonderful Grandpa Ed to take me to horror movies--which he would--he was the best!...then I'd be scared all night for a few nights--then the next horror movie that came to town I was begging him to take me again--which he would, laughing all the way. Jasper carries on that tradition.
Yes he is our own sinister, wretched old Uncle who occupies The Room In The Tower of his Keep, opening g the door to his chambers only to accept sparse meals from the servants, let out his horrible old Dog, and to admit us to sit Indian style in front of his hearth as he sips port, smokes his shag pipe, and in silhouette relates horrific tales to our young, tingling ears.
This is certainly one of your best readings. The sound effects and music choices are impeccable! And your delivery, brilliant! It's been a long time since I've enjoyed any piece of media as much as I enjoyed this.
What a good story, how well-written, how subtle and weird! Really, something very new. A thousand thanks for finding something so good - and doing such a fantastic job of reading (down to the super-spooky sound effects, beautiful to hear). A great experience. THANKS.
This is absolutely my kind of entertainment! Weird, silly, freaky, psychologically scary, I think this is one of my top 3 stories you've introduced me to. I would like to say thank you for that and of course the amazing narration per usual. Capital, Jasper ✌️🖤
Brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this story, not knowing what to expect (the best part of any story for me is being surprised and delighted by unexpected turns (at least it wasn't an unexpected tern - heheheh). Fabulous production, as always - if I were wearing a hat, I would doff it respectfully. Then, my dog would assume my being hatted meant that we're going for walkies, and I'd be up to my waist in enthusiastic hound. Thank you so much!
Couldn't have said it better. Except for the walkies part, as I'm lucky enough to have a backyard and was able to fence an area attached to the deck. The downside is my fur kids now think a leash = vet visit or any ride in the car. Anyone know of a cure for dogs that seem to have incurable car sickness? 🤔 💜
@@violetfemme411Walking them instead of driving them if possible,a backyard (however big) is not the same as actually taking your pooch/pooches for a walk yourself
@@craigoliver8712 I agree. But with them being 2 young "littles" and the huge area they have to themselves, helps in many ways I feel I need not share in a youtube comment. Believe me (or don't) when I say they are the epitome of spoiled and very much loved and pampered pooches. They even have special "child safety seats" for car rides. The lack of sidewalks in my neighborhood, and blind areas in the twisty street, with almost no sidewalks, requires a drive to a fenced area, and that brings me back to the very large area we have dedicated to them. Might I mention, both dogs have car sickness, so even though their car seats are elevated to allow them to see out all windows we choose not to take that option unless we are both going. They are never "left behind" and are the epitome of much loved, much spoiled (literally always wherever we or at least one of us is with them at all times.) I know I don't owe anyone an explanation or excuse for how my precious "babies" are entertained, but whenever I receive a message alluding to improper treatment of my furkids, rolling my eyes isn't imo sufficient. Have a great day 💜
This was amazing. So many paths it took us down and so many ways to look at it. A complex, beautiful piece of writing that flexes every which way, and you certainly did it justice in your narration, thank you ❤
Fantastic story and narration! The name mentioned in the paper made sense when you said "Egyptian" later in the story. Great job! That ending.....fantastic!
Hi JASPER, it's Hilary, my tablet's up the swanee so I'm using y son's . So happy to see this, that's me sorted for bedtime. Hope all's good your end 🎄 can't fing the title hearts so sent you a Christmas tree....
My abiding memory of this is that I had to break mid-recording due to an armed police raid on the house across the road from me. I was quite indignant about all the sirens and shouting 😄
Wow! Metcalfe so cleverly never really describes it. of course l looked it up, and l'd not have called that a snout! But thinking in the first place it was, l had the changing Mr Meldrum getting out of the lift with the head of a stoat or weasel. 🤣. Brilliant as always Jasper.
When and if you get annoyed with me, play this: Arlo Guthrie's: The Story of Reuben Clamzo and His Strange Daughter, written and sung by Arlo himself...Then smile... ( Imagine his DREAMS!) Namaste ( tonight's insomniac topic is body dysmorphia- and I HAVE to have my photo taken, cringe...for National Health. Without said "mug shot", I can't have my head examined...) I'm trying Tony's ghost stories with rain drops for sleep- cross your fingers for me...
*home made lip stick* hope it isn't nail polish...I know someone who used nail polish on their lips ...they regretted it 💋💋💋💋some interesting characters in this tale. His itchy nose made my nose twitch ... power of suggestion 🤔👃could just be allergies
@@EnCryptedHorror Yessir. Although my sources for this are from E.A. Wallace Budge, and Aliester Crowley, I believe that "Tahuti" is the Egyptian name for the Scribe of the Gods. With this in mind, I was puzzled by the Author's depiction of the creator of language and writing, and the actual Speaker of the Word of Creation, in the Egyptian Theology, as a cruel and bestial being with such an antipathy toward Man. If you have time and want to read more about the "Gods of the Egyptians", a two volume set by that name, written by Budge, is available in paperback, and is quite fascinating, as the reason for the bulkiness is that it is a true translation and TRANSLITERATION, line-by-line, of the hyroglyphic texts, showing the drawings comprising the words, along with the Egyptian pronunciation, and the modern English-Language translation, each underneath the others, so that it's possible to eventually read and write Old Egyptian, if you want to go to that amount of time and effort, but the stories of the gods are perfectly understandable, once you get used to the strange syntax in which the stories are written. The work is also quite heavily footnoted, with a cross-reference and index which clearly shows that while one may have problems with Budge the Man, and his unethical methods of gathering information at times, he was VERY successful in making his work a truly comprehensive compendium setting forth the stories of the Egyptian Panoply. It will also show amazing corollaries with the Liturgical phrasing and principles of Christianity. A VERY GOOD READ!
I hope you enjoy this story. Thanks as always for listening.
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Seems a bit too much? It isn't. SUPERB! EXCELLENT! PRICELESS WEIRD!
If a story or movie is certain particular brand of creepy, scary, or tending to make one's flesh crawl, I have a strange habit of laughing. This is one such tale. AWESOME WORK, I HAD A BLAST!
Other examples include the scene in the first Jurassic Park: Jeff Goldblum is in the back of the Jeep, Laura Dern and the Muldoon character are in the front. The T-Rex 🦖 is chasing them; and I'm the only fool in the theater laughing like a hyena 😁😆. I had worked myself into the empty seat beside me, hilarious 😆.
Wait, one more. Jasper, have you seen the movie Below? Near the end a real jerk is passing by a mirror and saw a delayed action of his movements in the reflection. Then the face of the sub captain he helped kill appeared. The first time I saw that, I almost spit out what I was drinking 😆😆😆😆. Caught it just in time. I had to have guffawed for twenty minutes 😆😆😆🤗😆😱😆😆😆😆😆😱😆😆😆😆😭😭😭☠️💀
Bless you and thank you so, so much.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@@waningmooncancer9628 I'm glad the humour in the story came over. I thought it was very funny too.
I haven't seen "Below" but I agree with you about "Jurassic Park". If I can wax lyrical for a bit I would say that Spielberg is almost alone in modern cinema in his abilty to film action and "scare" sequences as good as the ones in "Jurassic Park" (although I'd say the scene with the trailer hanging over the side of the cliff in the sequel may be one of his finest). His talent is staging these complicated sequences so that you know where everyone is in relation to the other, you know the stakes, and the cause and effect is clear so you're thrilling to it and having fun. I find a lot of the action in Marvel films and the like sort of noisy, disorienting and almost un-fun 😄
@@EnCryptedHorror Yes, I see your point. All the attempts to make a complex plot leaves one confused. And Speilberg does make it comfortable and easy to follow the who's who, a raison d'être.
Again, you killed it Jasper. Awesome talent you have. And I do hope you get to see Below. It's set in the time of WWII, in a submarine with bombings, bad guys, and a ghost. OH MY!😁🌟🌟🌟👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
Where are you master Jasper !!!? Squealed Igor from Oklahoma !!!
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Easily one of the greatest voice talents today. Thanks for existing, friend.
Thank you! That's very kind 🙏
I learned that when engulfed with anxiety one should not expect relief from Jasper. Now I fear elevators, fedora hats, and wonder why everyone is looking at me when I go out in public. Excellent narration oh master of the macabre, thank you.
I’d like to add to that list Meerschaum pipes, Calamander chests and a severe aversion to relish. Also, same 🖤
everyone IS looking at you
Same. 😅
hahaha.....when I was a little boy I'd beg my wonderful Grandpa Ed to take me to horror movies--which he would--he was the best!...then I'd be scared all night for a few nights--then the next horror movie that came to town I was begging him to take me again--which he would, laughing all the way.
Jasper carries on that tradition.
Yes he is our own sinister, wretched old Uncle who occupies The Room In The Tower of his Keep, opening g the door to his chambers only to accept sparse meals from the servants, let out his horrible old Dog, and to admit us to sit Indian style in front of his hearth as he sips port, smokes his shag pipe, and in silhouette relates horrific tales to our young, tingling ears.
Your narration is first class but your use of atmospherics and ambient sounds is superlative ……..good show old bean 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lots of work here and time to read the long story. Good job on different voices. Thank you! 👏
Metcalfe is most interesting. I've heard several of his stories and I really like them. Great job. Cheers.
This is certainly one of your best readings. The sound effects and music choices are impeccable! And your delivery, brilliant! It's been a long time since I've enjoyed any piece of media as much as I enjoyed this.
Thank you 😊
What a good story, how well-written, how subtle and weird! Really, something very new. A thousand thanks for finding something so good - and doing such a fantastic job of reading (down to the super-spooky sound effects, beautiful to hear). A great experience. THANKS.
I'd never heard of John Metcalfe, but this is brillant! And the reading (incidental sound effects and music included) are exceptional, as usual.
This is absolutely my kind of entertainment! Weird, silly, freaky, psychologically scary, I think this is one of my top 3 stories you've introduced me to. I would like to say thank you for that and of course the amazing narration per usual.
Capital, Jasper ✌️🖤
Brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this story, not knowing what to expect (the best part of any story for me is being surprised and delighted by unexpected turns (at least it wasn't an unexpected tern - heheheh). Fabulous production, as always - if I were wearing a hat, I would doff it respectfully. Then, my dog would assume my being hatted meant that we're going for walkies, and I'd be up to my waist in enthusiastic hound. Thank you so much!
Couldn't have said it better. Except for the walkies part, as I'm lucky enough to have a backyard and was able to fence an area attached to the deck. The downside is my fur kids now think a leash = vet visit or any ride in the car. Anyone know of a cure for dogs that seem to have incurable car sickness? 🤔 💜
@@violetfemme411Walking them instead of driving them if possible,a backyard (however big) is not the same as actually taking your pooch/pooches for a walk yourself
@@craigoliver8712 I agree. But with them being 2 young "littles" and the huge area they have to themselves, helps in many ways I feel I need not share in a youtube comment. Believe me (or don't) when I say they are the epitome of spoiled and very much loved and pampered pooches. They even have special "child safety seats" for car rides. The lack of sidewalks in my neighborhood, and blind areas in the twisty street, with almost no sidewalks, requires a drive to a fenced area, and that brings me back to the very large area we have dedicated to them. Might I mention, both dogs have car sickness, so even though their car seats are elevated to allow them to see out all windows we choose not to take that option unless we are both going. They are never "left behind" and are the epitome of much loved, much spoiled (literally always wherever we or at least one of us is with them at all times.) I know I don't owe anyone an explanation or excuse for how my precious "babies" are entertained, but whenever I receive a message alluding to improper treatment of my furkids, rolling my eyes isn't imo sufficient. Have a great day 💜
This was amazing. So many paths it took us down and so many ways to look at it.
A complex, beautiful piece of writing that flexes every which way, and you certainly did it justice in your narration, thank you
❤
The voice of Meldrum when he becomes the birdman is scary
Really loving these stories, fantastic narration and really refreshing to hear these horror stories from the early 20th century
Glad you're enjoying them 😊
Fantastic story and narration!
The name mentioned in the paper made sense when you said "Egyptian" later in the story.
Great job!
That ending.....fantastic!
Hi JASPER, it's Hilary, my tablet's up the swanee so I'm using y son's . So happy to see this, that's me sorted for bedtime. Hope all's good your end 🎄 can't fing the title hearts so sent you a Christmas tree....
Brilliant thank so much really enjoyed the story
Listening to this one again (god, has it been a year??), and enjoying it even more this time - knowing what to expect. Brilliant, and then some!
My abiding memory of this is that I had to break mid-recording due to an armed police raid on the house across the road from me. I was quite indignant about all the sirens and shouting 😄
@@EnCryptedHorror Oh no! : o
Wow! Metcalfe so cleverly never really describes it. of course l looked it up, and l'd not have called that a snout! But thinking in the first place it was, l had the changing Mr Meldrum getting out of the lift with the head of a stoat or weasel. 🤣. Brilliant as always Jasper.
I listen to this story everynight: it's my bedtime story. Thanks Jasper.❤
Thanks! Just a couple of minutes in and I can tell this will be good. I've subscribed and look forward to more.
Thank you 🙏
Probably 30 years since I first read this. Really nice to hear it read so well.
Creepy. Very entertaining. Love the various voices and auditive images of your narration Thank you, Jasper,
This is an excellent story.
Superb!
"The Crack" is perhaps another Metcalfe story to consider in the future...
Not sure if I've read that one. I'll check it out.
When and if you get annoyed with me, play this: Arlo Guthrie's: The Story of Reuben Clamzo and His Strange Daughter, written and sung by Arlo himself...Then smile...
( Imagine his DREAMS!) Namaste ( tonight's insomniac topic is body dysmorphia- and I HAVE to have my photo taken, cringe...for National Health. Without said "mug shot", I can't have my head examined...) I'm trying Tony's ghost stories with rain drops for sleep- cross your fingers for me...
Omnia Exeunt Mysterium!
This was SOOO freaking good J! I swear your sound effects are beyond compare 💜
Jaysus! That was amazing!
He is Tzeentch, the Changer of Ways.
Japser do you have a link where i can buy merchandise, like a hoodie with your wifi skull logo on it? That would be so sick to wear about town
Hi Bobby. So far I've resisted the "merch" thing. But...who knows...one day...
*home made lip stick* hope it isn't nail polish...I know someone who used nail polish on their lips ...they regretted it 💋💋💋💋some interesting characters in this tale. His itchy nose made my nose twitch ... power of suggestion 🤔👃could just be allergies
At 55:00, the name Tahuti popped into my head. Am I just slow on the uptake?
I believe Tahuti and Thoth are one and the same...?
@@EnCryptedHorror Yessir.
Although my sources for this are from E.A. Wallace Budge, and Aliester Crowley, I believe that "Tahuti" is the Egyptian name for the Scribe of the Gods. With this in mind, I was puzzled by the Author's depiction of the creator of language and writing, and the actual Speaker of the Word of Creation, in the Egyptian Theology, as a cruel and bestial being with such an antipathy toward Man. If you have time and want to read more about the "Gods of the Egyptians", a two volume set by that name, written by Budge, is available in paperback, and is quite fascinating, as the reason for the bulkiness is that it is a true translation and TRANSLITERATION, line-by-line, of the hyroglyphic texts, showing the drawings comprising the words, along with the Egyptian pronunciation, and the modern English-Language translation, each underneath the others, so that it's possible to eventually read and write Old Egyptian, if you want to go to that amount of time and effort, but the stories of the gods are perfectly understandable, once you get used to the strange syntax in which the stories are written. The work is also quite heavily footnoted, with a cross-reference and index which clearly shows that while one may have problems with Budge the Man, and his unethical methods of gathering information at times, he was VERY successful in making his work a truly comprehensive compendium setting forth the stories of the Egyptian Panoply. It will also show amazing corollaries with the Liturgical phrasing and principles of Christianity.
A VERY GOOD READ!
"Beehive yuhself or A'll poonch yah fice in." 🤕😊
And, thirdly, who's tag mah and why have I just nearly seen someone's chest!
Lol can't text either!