I would pay an agreed upon amount of money for you to read the picture of Dorian grey 😩 I know it’s not horror or scary but it’s such a beautiful story I would love to hear it in your voice Ian great job as always 👍👍👍
I keep hearing that that's a good story, and I keep not reading it. I dunno, I want my bedtime stories to be scary, and I only ever read at bedtime now. Full time babysitting needy anxious indoor cat. I can listen to audiobooks when I babysit, but I need my hands free for cat things. But I would listen to it if Ian narrated it. 👍
Great to see more C. Hall Thompson! Derleth has done much for HPL, but I'm still a bit pissed that he hypocritically used (empty) legal threats to discourage Thompson from mining this vein further (or so the story goes). I think he could have developed into the first great post-Lovecraft (and his circle) Mythos author and despite HPL's all too clear influence on his work, I feel Thompson has a rather unique voice (and approach to characters), one that is not found elsewhere in the early Mythos period (let's say post-HPL and pre-Campbell/Lumley).
I completely agree. This one and "Spawn of the Green Abyss" are both excellent. I have yet to read "The Will of Claude Ashur," but I'm looking forward to it.
@@JT_Soul If you're into Spawn of the Green Abyss I'm pretty sure you'll dig The Will of Claude Ashur. It shows a similar care in developing the psychology of its protagonist. It's clearly modeled on one particular HPL story, but I actually find it more effective (at least viscerally) as Thompson manages to make you care for the characters (which is something I think is a bit less true in Clay, even if I like it a lot).
You really make the most of all of these stories with the superb way you read them. This story feels very Lovecraftian, I'm about 60% through it and loving it. I do find it funny though how all of these doctors seem to just drink on the job all day 😆
"Clay" is entertaining, wonderfully stylized late 40's not-so-fringe mythos-based horror (which clearly draws on several earlier works by HPL et al) and a welcome addition to the already extensive HB archives of deeply worthwhile fiction. Excellent again, HorrorBabble!
Watching the pattern of the patient simply upset, being grabbed by the shoulders, protesting being held, then being shot with tranquilizers... if you look for it, you can see how simply being touched could trigger the panic that one is about to get jabbed again, which of course results in being jabbed again. Maybe it wasn't included intentionally, but it's one I've heard too often from friends who have spent time in psych wards. Doctors and nurses triggering panic attacks in patients, sometimes intentionally, so then they jab them. That's some real life horror there.
such a good story. another psychological tale with real people ( and an Abby Normal mind :). his discussion of Freud vs dealing with the real problem was revolutionary for the time. so interesting. 🎉thanks, Ian 🌤️🌷🌱 another listener mentioned Dorian Grey. please do finish the book !
Always enjoy your work! Glad to see how much your channel and content has picked up since I subbed a few years back. Just mentioned you to my girlfriend and how awesome your narration/voices are. :) Keep up the excellent work, Ian.
This story grabbed my attention quite well. On the other hand during Hydra my mind was wandering, busy with other ideas. I am not sure which ultimately is the mark of good writing: a story that grabs you fully or one that overwhelms you with intrusive thoughts.
Fun fact: Schizophrenia is often confused with “split personality” or Dissociative Identity Disorder, as in the Oscar story….but they are completely different issues, and the “schizo-“ prefix refers to the frequent disconnect of outward emotions and actions (like blandly describing something) often seen in people with schizophrenia. And while schizophrenia is undeniably, avoidably real disorder (occurs in about 1% of us), many psychiatrists debate whether “multiple personalities” even exists, and there is some decent evidence against it (such as people going through known traumas like concentration camp survivors don’t see, to have it, and mainly in middle-class women.). My resident said DID was like a UFO…it is theoretically possible, but every example he ever saw seemed pretty fake.
I've been told that it's more of a coping mechanism than disorder now that DID is within the popular consciousness. It really didn't pop up before then, but now that it is known to people; you'll get some presenting with it as an unconscious coping mechanism for trauma. It's kinda like how bulemia is a newer thing in society when compared to anorexia, which can be traced back clearly throughout almost all of history. Human mind is very interesting! Every one of my professors, who are almost all clinical psychologists, have said that DID likely does not exist and is mainly caused by counselor projection of the disorder onto the client.
I've seen him in Margate paddling in the sea. He has terrible corns & bunions. The sea water eases them for him............BUT.......Warren is dead........so is it REALLY him?☠👻
Four; Firmly affixed the outside of this crate; pierced by many horrible staples or attached to it securely with horrible strips of time-worn adhesive tape, (“horrible,” staples, “horrible,” staplers and various gauges of,”horrible,” adhesive tape and other, “horrible,” stationery and packing materials can be obtained from Horrorbabble Enterprises,) were a number of Manilla envelopes bearing the official imprint of The Miskatonic University Library addressed to Harley Warren; all contained letters asking Warren for the prompt return of a number of overdue library books and demanding the immediate payment of the fines which he had thus accrued.
A Real Lovecraftian story, especially in the detailed and sinister way the neighborhood and timeframe is set up in advance at which Lovecraft excelled.
We try to keep them to a minimum, and only place them between parts on longer episodes. But that aside, you can listen to everything completely ad-free on Bandcamp.
Shank you Ian, shank you very much for another gem. btw, did you take away Robert E. HOWARD'S "Skull-face" because of the author's use of such epithets as "Negro", and colorful phrases including "ape-like brow" or "ill slit your throat, desert snake, so make it soon", even descriptions of eyes being "yellow slits of murder"? Many will call me racist for enjoying such literay ornamentation. I deny the charge. One must be mature and remain in a philosophical mindset in order to enjoy literature from all of our historical written heritage. I understand creators must make little deals with the devil and conform to youtubes outrageous demands for self-censorship, but it is a damned shame and i wish there was a way to bring Skull-face back. Dagoth-Ur has a reading of it, but yours was by far superior. For one, he has no Jennifer to voice Steven Costigan's girlfriend (oh, STEEE-Fan!), just charming. Secondly, he doesnt use any flanger effect for Skull-face, which you did with excellent results. Thricedly, you have a way of galloping or prancing through the racially oriented epithets which makes them too humorous to take over-seriously. Fourthedly, I believe Dagoth-Ur's three cranial respiratory appendages make it impossible for him to voice a convincing Afghan Butcher.
The Skull-Face issue is a complex one, but know that you can still listen to it here: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/skull-face-and-other-weird-tales-a-collection
Nothing scares me worse than clay. Strong magic in clay. Sadly clay all clay is man made with enhancements provided by nature. Ask any person more than 4000 years old about what can be done with clay or review any modern use. LOL LOL LOL😂😂😂
“Dunsmouth” just west of Innswich
I would pay an agreed upon amount of money for you to read the picture of Dorian grey 😩 I know it’s not horror or scary but it’s such a beautiful story I would love to hear it in your voice Ian great job as always 👍👍👍
Good idea.
Not sure if it's "not horror" I mean there's some creepy stuff, as I remember. Especially if you read the unabridged.
Offer him 100 pints of lager and 4 poppadums.
Rock and roll industry standard.
It would certainly be a fun listen.
I keep hearing that that's a good story, and I keep not reading it. I dunno, I want my bedtime stories to be scary, and I only ever read at bedtime now. Full time babysitting needy anxious indoor cat. I can listen to audiobooks when I babysit, but I need my hands free for cat things.
But I would listen to it if Ian narrated it. 👍
I love these, I cant get enough of the lovecraft universe and your voice
Excellent as usual. I always look forward to new stories from HB, and HB never fails to deliver. Thanks again so much for your work.
That was an awesome tale! Well told! Thank You!
This one was incredibly satisfying, thanks Ian!😄
Very nice! I love the imagery of these stories, so vivid and gruesome. Thanks very much!
Great to see more C. Hall Thompson! Derleth has done much for HPL, but I'm still a bit pissed that he hypocritically used (empty) legal threats to discourage Thompson from mining this vein further (or so the story goes). I think he could have developed into the first great post-Lovecraft (and his circle) Mythos author and despite HPL's all too clear influence on his work, I feel Thompson has a rather unique voice (and approach to characters), one that is not found elsewhere in the early Mythos period (let's say post-HPL and pre-Campbell/Lumley).
I completely agree. This one and "Spawn of the Green Abyss" are both excellent. I have yet to read "The Will of Claude Ashur," but I'm looking forward to it.
@@JT_Soul If you're into Spawn of the Green Abyss I'm pretty sure you'll dig The Will of Claude Ashur. It shows a similar care in developing the psychology of its protagonist. It's clearly modeled on one particular HPL story, but I actually find it more effective (at least viscerally) as Thompson manages to make you care for the characters (which is something I think is a bit less true in Clay, even if I like it a lot).
wow, what a tale. Such an original premise. Loved it and was terrified by it.
Wow! It was an amazing story! I have to listen it again!
An hour very well spent. Thank you. ❤
Woo! Great...no, fantastic series!!
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Another excellent video to enjoy many thanks Ian!😎👍
What a wonderful weird old tale. Excellently narrated as always! Thanks guys!
You really make the most of all of these stories with the superb way you read them. This story feels very Lovecraftian, I'm about 60% through it and loving it. I do find it funny though how all of these doctors seem to just drink on the job all day 😆
Another narrated masterpiece! What an excellent telling of an excellent story on an excellent channel.
Thanks for another great story.
This is a spectacular reading tonight.
"Clay" is entertaining, wonderfully stylized late 40's not-so-fringe mythos-based horror (which clearly draws on several earlier works by HPL et al) and a welcome addition to the already extensive HB archives of deeply worthwhile fiction. Excellent again, HorrorBabble!
What a great tale and what a wonderfully macabre imagination.
Amazing narration as always and great story 👍 Thank you 🙂
Excellent story and narration. Very good as always. Thank you Mr. Gordon and Horror Babble. Until next time.
Very skillfully written and original. I am impressed
Watching the pattern of the patient simply upset, being grabbed by the shoulders, protesting being held, then being shot with tranquilizers... if you look for it, you can see how simply being touched could trigger the panic that one is about to get jabbed again, which of course results in being jabbed again.
Maybe it wasn't included intentionally, but it's one I've heard too often from friends who have spent time in psych wards. Doctors and nurses triggering panic attacks in patients, sometimes intentionally, so then they jab them. That's some real life horror there.
A terrifying thing indeed...
Ohhh noooo!!! We’re nearing the end!! I’m dreading it 😫
such a good story. another psychological tale with real people ( and an Abby Normal mind :). his discussion of Freud vs dealing with the real problem was revolutionary for the time. so interesting. 🎉thanks, Ian 🌤️🌷🌱
another listener mentioned Dorian Grey. please do finish the book !
Excellent tale!
Amazing story and narration.
This is a great story! Definitely on the fringes of the mythos.
Thanks!!
Always enjoy your work! Glad to see how much your channel and content has picked up since I subbed a few years back. Just mentioned you to my girlfriend and how awesome your narration/voices are. :) Keep up the excellent work, Ian.
Ohhh inam enjoying this series 😊
I really enjoyed this one! On a second listen there are lots of little hints and clues. And the clay theme is quite haunting.
Two thumbs and two big toes up!!!
This story grabbed my attention quite well. On the other hand during Hydra my mind was wandering, busy with other ideas. I am not sure which ultimately is the mark of good writing: a story that grabs you fully or one that overwhelms you with intrusive thoughts.
Man, this story rolls pretty deep
Fun fact: Schizophrenia is often confused with “split personality” or Dissociative Identity Disorder, as in the Oscar story….but they are completely different issues, and the “schizo-“ prefix refers to the frequent disconnect of outward emotions and actions (like blandly describing something) often seen in people with schizophrenia.
And while schizophrenia is undeniably, avoidably real disorder (occurs in about 1% of us), many psychiatrists debate whether “multiple personalities” even exists, and there is some decent evidence against it (such as people going through known traumas like concentration camp survivors don’t see, to have it, and mainly in middle-class women.). My resident said DID was like a UFO…it is theoretically possible, but every example he ever saw seemed pretty fake.
I've been told that it's more of a coping mechanism than disorder now that DID is within the popular consciousness. It really didn't pop up before then, but now that it is known to people; you'll get some presenting with it as an unconscious coping mechanism for trauma. It's kinda like how bulemia is a newer thing in society when compared to anorexia, which can be traced back clearly throughout almost all of history.
Human mind is very interesting! Every one of my professors, who are almost all clinical psychologists, have said that DID likely does not exist and is mainly caused by counselor projection of the disorder onto the client.
Fraud Freud would be proud of you
Fraud Freud would be proud of you
What about Warren???
You fool!
Warren is dead.....
I've seen him in Margate paddling in the sea. He has terrible corns & bunions. The sea water eases them for him............BUT.......Warren is dead........so is it REALLY him?☠👻
I wanted to ask the same. I hope he's doing well.
He's social distancing.
💕👍🏼💕thank you!
Excellent!
Where are you getting art for the Thumbnails ?!? My favorite yet …..
It's in the description - Colby Dahlstrom is the artist's name.
Here's a link to Colby's work: colbydahlstrom.com/
Thank you, my friend!
Thomas Tryon's the Other and this run in hand. Having lost a twin brother at birth, always wonder about that little voice...
Four;
Firmly affixed the outside of this crate; pierced by many horrible staples or attached to it securely with horrible strips of time-worn adhesive tape, (“horrible,” staples, “horrible,” staplers and various gauges of,”horrible,” adhesive tape and other, “horrible,” stationery and packing materials can be obtained from Horrorbabble Enterprises,) were a number of Manilla envelopes bearing the official imprint of The Miskatonic University Library addressed to Harley Warren; all contained letters asking Warren for the prompt return of a number of overdue library books and demanding the immediate payment of the fines which he had thus accrued.
A Real Lovecraftian story, especially in the detailed and sinister way the neighborhood and timeframe is set up in advance at which Lovecraft excelled.
Insane...
Insane in the Membrane
Reminds me of an episode of Lost when Hurley had an evil imaginary friend. I think he was called Dave. Gosh I used to love that show.
Currently on Season 1 Episode 7. Again.
Yeah, I loved the first couple of series.
I used to have a leather jacket I'd painted. I'd included the phrase "Don't say you're as sane as the next man. Who says the next man is sane?"
Oof... I'm only 14 mins in... "aren't we?".
Damn
Tremendous
Whoot!
Awesomely creepy 😮
I miss this channel so much, but it's full of ads and I can't afford TH-cam premium. I'm not blaming you, you deserve to be compensated for your work.
We try to keep them to a minimum, and only place them between parts on longer episodes. But that aside, you can listen to everything completely ad-free on Bandcamp.
A sacrifice to the Al gor ithm 🙌
Shank you Ian, shank you very much for another gem. btw, did you take away Robert E. HOWARD'S "Skull-face" because of the author's use of such epithets as "Negro", and colorful phrases including "ape-like brow" or "ill slit your throat, desert snake, so make it soon", even descriptions of eyes being "yellow slits of murder"? Many will call me racist for enjoying such literay ornamentation. I deny the charge. One must be mature and remain in a philosophical mindset in order to enjoy literature from all of our historical written heritage. I understand creators must make little deals with the devil and conform to youtubes outrageous demands for self-censorship, but it is a damned shame and i wish there was a way to bring Skull-face back. Dagoth-Ur has a reading of it, but yours was by far superior. For one, he has no Jennifer to voice Steven Costigan's girlfriend (oh, STEEE-Fan!), just charming. Secondly, he doesnt use any flanger effect for Skull-face, which you did with excellent results. Thricedly, you have a way of galloping or prancing through the racially oriented epithets which makes them too humorous to take over-seriously. Fourthedly, I believe Dagoth-Ur's three cranial respiratory appendages make it impossible for him to voice a convincing Afghan Butcher.
The Skull-Face issue is a complex one, but know that you can still listen to it here: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/skull-face-and-other-weird-tales-a-collection
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Green Abyss Author people😊😂🎉
So Warren is still alive at this point...
A wonderful story though I must say the town's name Dunsmith is quite unoriginal for a Mythos tale. Great narration and expression as always Ian!
"Dunnesmouth" is the spelling -- makes it even more blatant! Ha. Ian
@@HorrorBabble Dunnesmouth, my mistake. Damn autocorrect changed it though I still would've spelled it wrong.
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1603 is rather early for the English
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lol, this one is 'edgy', I like it. extremely well read, too.
Nothing scares me worse than clay.
Strong magic in clay.
Sadly clay all clay is man made with enhancements provided by nature. Ask any person more than 4000 years old about what can be done with clay or review any modern use. LOL LOL LOL😂😂😂
Thanks!
Thank you, Scout!