Hello everyone! Here, as promised, is a whimsical, darkly comic tale by H.G. Wells..."The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost". Hope it gives you a chuckle, and maybe a chill here and there. Cheers!
This is a second listen through for this story as a preface to the brand new story. When I'm accused of having a negative outlook on the future, I tell the accuser I'm simply HG Wells to everyone else's Jules Verne. If I keep hitting on these humorous stories, I'll have to come up with a new response. The "Are you a member?" routine is pricelessly British. Do British women have clubs they can retreat to from the whinging of men? I certainly hope so. We all need a retreat, where we're a member, of course. 😏
A most entertaining and engaging dramatisation, thank you! I once had a similar experience to Clayton, at least similar in that I was a lone guest in an old place and saw... something. I was on some university business in Germany and had been put up in an old 'Schloss' owned by the institution I was visiting, and I happened to be the only guest in the rather imposing place. Like Clayton, on the first evening, I had had a drink (I had been out to dinner with 'mein host') so I was fortified and did not mind in the least being there alone. Of course, such an admission that I had had a drink allows instant dismissal of what was to come, and perhaps such a dismissal is justified. Either way, I got to my room, settled down in bed, and was soon reading. And then I started to nod. You know that half-awake, half-asleep moment certain books can so readily induce. I put the book down and decided to turn off the bedside light and call it a day. And then, turning to the lamp, I saw a face, right in front of me and very close. I did not see anything else, just an insubstantial, bearded face. I'm ashamed to say that my reaction was rather more prosaic than Clayton's but perhaps more instinctive. I punched at the face with a shout of "Bugger off!". I say 'at the face' because my fist simply passed through and struck the wall. The face had vanished and I sat there for a few moments metaphorically scratching my head. Then I lay down and fell asleep. I had put it down (probably correctly) to a hypnagogic hallucination. All I know is that I was not 'bothered' any further save that I had grazed the knuckles of my right hand against the wall :)
Loved your story. I had a similar experience when I was a child. I was up past my bedtime, and trying to read by the landing light coming in through the crack of my door. I was getting drowsy, and just about to put down my book, when my mum came in. Only she was dressed in a long white gown and somehow managed to give off an aura that lit up the room (sounds INCREDIBLY corny, I know!). She drifted slowly around my room and picked up various things of mine to study, and smiled at me but never replied when I spoke. The whole experience lasted a good five minutes. After she drifted out, I crept downstairs understandably scared, and there was my mum watching telly in normal clothes, no long white gown to be seen. 👻
@CPWebster, thank you for sharing your story.I’m not sure I would have been so brave.I think I’ve seen a ghost but I’m not 100% sure.I will share it if you want.It left me puzzled rather than scared because it happened out of doors.
Ah, love Wells's short stories. The 'hand passing' is a feature of mesmerism, made popular by poor old Franz Mesmer, who was later discredited for what later became hypnotism. However, "hypnosis relies on sound and words to induce a state of trance, whilst mesmerism uses very few words and can automatically promote a state of trance. The mesmeric trance state is different from the trance state that results from verbally induced hypnosis. Mesmerism is helpful for psychosomatic conditions, whereas hypnosis is effective for habits and behavioral changes, and leaves the subject open to suggestion." Charles Dickens learned the art of mesmerism and mesmerised a lady in the audience at one of his readings within a few 'hand passes'. Apologies for sounding like an AI bot here, lol. Loved this Jasper - PLEASE can we have Wells's Magic Toyshop? 🙏
Hi Jasper, it has been a while since I have been able to sit and listen to one of your narrations. And, wow, did I pick a good one. Thank you! I always enjoy your presentations.
Thank you Jasper, another skilled production, perfectly understated. This is one of my favourite ghost stories, if not my absolute favourite. Such an accomplishment of excellent writing. It is so difficult to encapsulate atmosphere,comedy, drama and a great punchline, into a short story. I’d say that it is definitely my favourite Wells story. There is a tint of Lamb House in it’s style, that flavour of James and Benson. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This reminds me of a book I read "The Magical Passes" by the infamous Carlos Castaneda. It was a series of movements (or mudras) that one does in order to move from one place to another. I don't think it was to different dimensions, but to pop in to other places in the world. I might try to find it again & see if it works!😅
The segment 'The Golfer's Story' in the famous Dead of Night film (1945), was based on this story. A very amusing interlude in an otherwise extremely scary film.
If we end up haunting familiar places because we're drawn to a certain type of building, I'll be haunting a raucous 1950s honky tonk, outside the respectable city limits, of course, because I love a low down juiced up crowd and good old and some new country music and the smell of stale beer, whiskey and blood from good natured slobber knockers. I'll be behind the bar. These places I once heard described as "a hook, jab and a pour bar". Worked one, in life, with a sign on the wall "Fights every night ... No TV". All my friends will be there in alcoholic heaven where we can drink all we want without bad consequences.😅
Good evening, Jasper! Hope you're doing well. The ritual on the hearth-rug immediately called to mind a rather ominous statement from (if I remember correctly) The Golden Dawn: "By Words and Symbols are all powers awakened, or RE-Awakened".
Spoiler Alert A proper ghost story, imagine if you could pop off by doing a series of movements and gestures, I can imagine someone slipping on the ice like that guy in the video, arms and legs going all over and popping off accidentally 😂
Hello everyone! Here, as promised, is a whimsical, darkly comic tale by H.G. Wells..."The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost". Hope it gives you a chuckle, and maybe a chill here and there. Cheers!
Hello, Monsieur L'Estrange! It's great to hear you inimitable tones grace another creepy tale 😉Thank you, as always, for sharing your talent with us!
This is a second listen through for this story as a preface to the brand new story.
When I'm accused of having a negative outlook on the future, I tell the accuser I'm simply HG Wells to everyone else's Jules Verne.
If I keep hitting on these humorous stories, I'll have to come up with a new response.
The "Are you a member?" routine is pricelessly British.
Do British women have clubs they can retreat to from the whinging of men? I certainly hope so. We all need a retreat, where we're a member, of course. 😏
A most entertaining and engaging dramatisation, thank you! I once had a similar experience to Clayton, at least similar in that I was a lone guest in an old place and saw... something. I was on some university business in Germany and had been put up in an old 'Schloss' owned by the institution I was visiting, and I happened to be the only guest in the rather imposing place. Like Clayton, on the first evening, I had had a drink (I had been out to dinner with 'mein host') so I was fortified and did not mind in the least being there alone. Of course, such an admission that I had had a drink allows instant dismissal of what was to come, and perhaps such a dismissal is justified. Either way, I got to my room, settled down in bed, and was soon reading. And then I started to nod. You know that half-awake, half-asleep moment certain books can so readily induce. I put the book down and decided to turn off the bedside light and call it a day. And then, turning to the lamp, I saw a face, right in front of me and very close. I did not see anything else, just an insubstantial, bearded face. I'm ashamed to say that my reaction was rather more prosaic than Clayton's but perhaps more instinctive. I punched at the face with a shout of "Bugger off!". I say 'at the face' because my fist simply passed through and struck the wall. The face had vanished and I sat there for a few moments metaphorically scratching my head. Then I lay down and fell asleep. I had put it down (probably correctly) to a hypnagogic hallucination. All I know is that I was not 'bothered' any further save that I had grazed the knuckles of my right hand against the wall :)
Loved your story. I had a similar experience when I was a child.
I was up past my bedtime, and trying to read by the landing light coming in through the crack of my door. I was getting drowsy, and just about to put down my book, when my mum came in. Only she was dressed in a long white gown and somehow managed to give off an aura that lit up the room (sounds INCREDIBLY corny, I know!).
She drifted slowly around my room and picked up various things of mine to study, and smiled at me but never replied when I spoke. The whole experience lasted a good five minutes.
After she drifted out, I crept downstairs understandably scared, and there was my mum watching telly in normal clothes, no long white gown to be seen. 👻
I am sure that next time, the ghost will know to keep himself at a more appropriate distance. But, maybe he was just shortsighted.
@@thurayya8905 yes :) and were it a real ghost, then I behaved rather like a typical British lager lout!
@CPWebster, thank you for sharing your story.I’m not sure I would have been so brave.I think I’ve seen a ghost but I’m not 100% sure.I will share it if you want.It left me puzzled rather than scared because it happened out of doors.
@@northernlights8126 yes go on, share it :)
That first "boo" was absolutely priceless 🤣 💜
Great story and narration. Thank you!
Excellent tale Jasper, I enjoyed it thoroughly! The creepy factor was wonderful!
Ah, love Wells's short stories.
The 'hand passing' is a feature of mesmerism, made popular by poor old Franz Mesmer, who was later discredited for what later became hypnotism.
However, "hypnosis relies on sound and words to induce a state of trance, whilst mesmerism uses very few words and can automatically promote a state of trance. The mesmeric trance state is different from the trance state that results from verbally induced hypnosis. Mesmerism is helpful for psychosomatic conditions, whereas hypnosis is effective for habits and behavioral changes, and leaves the subject open to suggestion."
Charles Dickens learned the art of mesmerism and mesmerised a lady in the audience at one of his readings within a few 'hand passes'.
Apologies for sounding like an AI bot here, lol.
Loved this Jasper - PLEASE can we have Wells's Magic Toyshop? 🙏
Happy belated birthday!🥳
Thank you Jasper!🐙
Thank you! That's very kind 😊🙏
"Are you a member?" How very upper class posh!
Great story and narration!
Fantastic job! Love the fireplace in the background.
Thanks!
You have such a wonderful voice! Thank you 🙏
Thank you too!
Very enjoyable.A pleasing hint of dread in this story.Jasper, your voice acting skills and narration are second to none.
After being sick for a fortnight, I'm glad to be back in the land of the living and able to enjoy ths gem. What a lot of fun t was.
Hi Jasper, it has been a while since I have been able to sit and listen to one of your narrations. And, wow, did I pick a good one. Thank you! I always enjoy your presentations.
Beautifully read Jasper, thanks so much.
My pleasure!
Thank you Jasper, another skilled production, perfectly understated.
This is one of my favourite ghost stories, if not my absolute favourite.
Such an accomplishment of excellent writing. It is so difficult to encapsulate atmosphere,comedy, drama and a great punchline, into a short story.
I’d say that it is definitely my favourite Wells story. There is a tint of Lamb House in it’s style, that flavour of James and Benson.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
That was fun! Thanks.
Bravo bravo bravo! Nuff said. 😮
That was a good one! I expected it to be a lively and humorous tale, but did not anticipate the suspenseful turn it took. Well done!
I love Wells, and I love you.
Love the oak paneling and the smoking descriptions. Made me want to reach for my velvet burgundy smoking jacket and pipe!
Wonderful stuff. Thank you Jasper
Thanks Jasper enjoyed that one very much
Just lying down early and so happy you're here too 😁💜
This reminds me of a book I read "The Magical Passes" by the infamous Carlos Castaneda.
It was a series of movements (or mudras) that one does in order to move from one place to another. I don't think it was to different dimensions, but to pop in to other places in the world. I might try to find it again & see if it works!😅
I love Carlos and the little green man Mescalito
Maybe it does if you do mushrooms first.
Thank you, Jasper! Well done! 😵💫
Thank you 😊
"I say," *Jasper* chose a good one🧜♀🧜♀🧜♀🧜♀🧜♀
I'm still waiting for the Beetlejuice story " The inexperienced ghost with the most '
Loved it! Thank you!❤
The segment 'The Golfer's Story' in the famous Dead of Night film (1945), was based on this story. A very amusing interlude in an otherwise extremely scary film.
@@fluffyfour A very loose adaptation if I remember rightly. You've made me want to rewatch this later. Love "Dead of Night".
If we end up haunting familiar places because we're drawn to a certain type of building, I'll be haunting a raucous 1950s honky tonk, outside the respectable city limits, of course, because I love a low down juiced up crowd and good old and some new country music and the smell of stale beer, whiskey and blood from good natured slobber knockers. I'll be behind the bar. These places I once heard described as "a hook, jab and a pour bar". Worked one, in life, with a sign on the wall "Fights every night ... No TV". All my friends will be there in alcoholic heaven where we can drink all we want without bad consequences.😅
Sounds great! Save me a seat at the bar 😁🍻
The man is 1 of a kind😮😅
Must get a 2nd listen 😂
Essence of quirky. 😊
He really tried but his Spirit just wasn't in it
"Assailed by a frog".
😁
Good evening, Jasper! Hope you're doing well. The ritual on the hearth-rug immediately called to mind a rather ominous statement from (if I remember correctly) The Golden Dawn:
"By Words and Symbols are all powers awakened, or RE-Awakened".
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The Ghost was about as scary as a piece of toast
Is that a Des'ree reference? 😄🎵
Thanks Jasper for this curio, 10 20 am here , cant sleep...
Sorry you don't get more likes, you deserve them!! Thx!!
Spoiler Alert
A proper ghost story, imagine if you could pop off by doing a series of movements and gestures, I can imagine someone slipping on the ice like that guy in the video, arms and legs going all over and popping off accidentally 😂
They called him HG cuz he was addicted to mercury 😅
I don't get it
@@csj9619 HG is the chemical abbreviation for Mercury and addiction to it is Mad Hatters disease
HG is the chemical abbreviation for Mercury @@csj9619
HG=Mercury @@csj9619
@@csj9619 it’s the chemical symbol for mercury.
Love this story, thanks Jasper. Another shout out for you coming up on today's Maybe Movies? 🫡
Thank you 😊