@@waningmooncancer9628 I appreciate the trigger warning, I love horror fiction but I draw the line at animals suffering, particularly at the hands of humans.
@@jturtle5318 "Oh, I thought we were the human race; but we are just another borderline case......." It's a line from one of my favorite songs, Through the Barricades, by Spandau Ballet.
Goodness. I felt like a spectator at that hideous farm! You have such a gift at painting a scene through your words, Jasper. And what a rare gift/talent it is.
Solid gold narration. What at s bizarre tale…in all the right ways. If I had read only a preview of the plot I would have thought it silly. Instead it was quite riveting.
Very enjoyable reading with effective sound effects. I first read this in a handsome, 1930's Odhams anthology, called the Mammoth book of Thrillers, Ghosts and Mysteries. It had some fine illustrations in it, including a very noticeable one that illustrates the spirit of the story rather well.
Jasper, my bff. You always post when I need you the most. I am now sharing this on social media so that my friend will stop asking me why I associate tea with the British. The screaming you hear from Merseyside won't be the ghosts of the Pendle witches.
Well well...who would ever think a story about a horse...and, well the rest, could creep me out?? I freaking LOVE horses. But that was one bizarre tail..um tale, told brilliantly as usual 💜
I haven’t seen it yet but I just wanted to tell you thank you because this is exactly what I need there’s absolutely nothing good on TH-cam today.... Except this and I know it’s going to be good because it’s from you! Thank you so much Jasper! 34 or more degrees in London tomorrow!🥵 That was one of the best stories I’ve heard yet! Absolutely excellent and very well done! And the sound effects were great not too loud at all! 👍👍👍👍
Although you have already heard it, I wonder if you can give an opinion of an alternative presentation of it, here: :) th-cam.com/video/9Jbjr5dLM9E/w-d-xo.html
That was a freaky story! The beginning was terrific... I love the way most of the stories you choose spend time in the beginning pages to get to the point slowly and elegantly. So it wouldn't just be 'John Smith lay dead on the floor....' so much as 'l had known John Smith since school days, and even then, l thought him a queer cove, it wasn't so much that he.....'. Another tradition was to have the narrator hear the strange story of John Smith from someone else. Almost like saying to the reader if it's too absurd, well l only heard it from so-and-so and l'm passing it on. I really enjoy those old-fashioned writer conventions. Beautifully read as usual.
I loved this one. The chance encounter with the old friend. I thought it quite bittersweet (my favourite emotion really). And, yes, love what you say about the framing devices (which you don't see as often in modern genre writing). We're so focused in modern times on the individual's story in the first person - their personal truth - that it feels like a cultural shift took place away from the elaborate framing. It's a fascinating subject that is bound to have been researched, but I wonder if the change was from people generally assuming themselves "normal" and being interested in examining the "weirdness of others" to people assuming themselves weird almost to the exclusion of interest about others...?
The missing element for those early writers and readers was teenagers.... The bridge between weirdness and normality. So, l think you're right ..... The habit of society was to keep the boundaries firmly in place between us and them. Perhaps ghosts and fairies acted as an outlet.
As a horse lover and former, rider, just for pleasure, not dressage- out on the Prairies with no fences...heaven! I take offense! I AM TEASING. I fell asleep too... Namaste from Night Owl at Tom Waits' Diner
Another short story. Content warning: loud noise 🔫 equine peril 🐴
That wasn't a loud noise, it was good atmosphere. You'll get tired of hearing it, but good job, as usual.👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐❣️
@@waningmooncancer9628 I've nearly given some of my sleepy bedtime listeners a heart attack before apparently. The warning's there for legal reasons 😉
@@EnCryptedHorror 😆😆😆👏 Careful, they might come for you with an undue emotional stress suit, for the nightmares.😁
@@waningmooncancer9628 I appreciate the trigger warning, I love horror fiction but I draw the line at animals suffering, particularly at the hands of humans.
@@jturtle5318 "Oh, I thought we were the human race; but we are just another borderline case......."
It's a line from one of my favorite songs, Through the Barricades, by Spandau Ballet.
Goodness. I felt like a spectator at that hideous farm! You have such a gift at painting a scene through your words, Jasper. And what a rare gift/talent it is.
Solid gold narration. What at s bizarre tale…in all the right ways. If I had read only a preview of the plot I would have thought it silly. Instead it was quite riveting.
Very enjoyable reading with effective sound effects. I first read this in a handsome, 1930's Odhams anthology, called the Mammoth book of Thrillers, Ghosts and Mysteries. It had some fine illustrations in it, including a very noticeable one that illustrates the spirit of the story rather well.
Jasper, my bff. You always post when I need you the most. I am now sharing this on social media so that my friend will stop asking me why I associate tea with the British. The screaming you hear from Merseyside won't be the ghosts of the Pendle witches.
We're in the middle of a heatwave here right now, Jared. So naturally I've been drinking steaming pots full of the stuff to keep cool 🫖🫖🫖
Well well...who would ever think a story about a horse...and, well the rest, could creep me out?? I freaking LOVE horses. But that was one bizarre tail..um tale, told brilliantly as usual 💜
If you like horses, and horror stories, you should read Metzengerstein by Poe.
@@scottbubb2946 I grew up on Poe, but thanks so much for the suggestion. I'll definitely have to read it again soon.
Really great story and narration. Properly unsettling.
What a brilliant telling!
Not at all what I expected, and all the more enjoyable for it. Thanks so much for finding and sharing this with us.
Weird one, wasn't it? More weirdness later this week...
@@EnCryptedHorror Oh boy! : )
Good little story. The way you read makes me feel like I'm actually there!
Wonderfully creepy. An Excellent reading. 🥃👍🏻
And Many thanks for the loud noise warning🙃
No worries, don't want listeners to get *too* scared.
Yay yay a new story ... or is it *neigh neigh* 🐎The description of that feller is not soon forgotten🐴 ...this is on my re~listen list ... *giddy~up*
Never in my days did I ever think I'd be scared of a horse but my goodness your narration sure made me scared of this one! Another amazing read
Thanks Alex. This story shouldn't work but does anyway.
Deliciously disturbing 😳 Your voice carries me away .
Superb presentation as always. A rather offbeat tale and one I liked considerably.
Yes, offbeat sums it up. Glad you liked it 👍
I haven’t seen it yet but I just wanted to tell you thank you because this is exactly what I need there’s absolutely nothing good on TH-cam today.... Except this and I know it’s going to be good because it’s from you! Thank you so much Jasper! 34 or more degrees in London tomorrow!🥵
That was one of the best stories I’ve heard yet! Absolutely excellent and very well done! And the sound effects were great not too loud at all!
👍👍👍👍
Good to hear it, Maria! Stay cool 🍦❄🧊
Although you have already heard it, I wonder if you can give an opinion of an alternative presentation of it, here: :) th-cam.com/video/9Jbjr5dLM9E/w-d-xo.html
That was brilliant sir 👏,,,,
what a great weird story.,love it rely did..
Thank you so much Jasper for the stories I've never heard! As always, love your narrations!
Thanks Stephanie! Glad to hear it 😊
That was a strange one indeed. Very well done, thank you.
You're welcome, Laura 😊
Wonderfully read as always my good sir. Thank u for all the wrk u put into ur uploads. They always come out beautifully!
Thanks Samantha! 😊
A interesting tale. Some nice twits on familiar ground. Thanks Jasper.
That was a freaky story! The beginning was terrific... I love the way most of the stories you choose spend time in the beginning pages to get to the point slowly and elegantly. So it wouldn't just be 'John Smith lay dead on the floor....' so much as 'l had known John Smith since school days, and even then, l thought him a queer cove, it wasn't so much that he.....'. Another tradition was to have the narrator hear the strange story of John Smith from someone else. Almost like saying to the reader if it's too absurd, well l only heard it from so-and-so and l'm passing it on. I really enjoy those old-fashioned writer conventions. Beautifully read as usual.
I loved this one. The chance encounter with the old friend. I thought it quite bittersweet (my favourite emotion really). And, yes, love what you say about the framing devices (which you don't see as often in modern genre writing).
We're so focused in modern times on the individual's story in the first person - their personal truth - that it feels like a cultural shift took place away from the elaborate framing. It's a fascinating subject that is bound to have been researched, but I wonder if the change was from people generally assuming themselves "normal" and being interested in examining the "weirdness of others" to people assuming themselves weird almost to the exclusion of interest about others...?
The missing element for those early writers and readers was teenagers.... The bridge between weirdness and normality. So, l think you're right ..... The habit of society was to keep the boundaries firmly in place between us and them. Perhaps ghosts and fairies acted as an outlet.
I strongly agree with you. I also like the story to shape a mini-world, so we can more deeply connect with the characters.
Thank u love the way it was worded rain as fingers great story
Yes, lovely way with words. I also liked the evocation of a chance encounter with someone from your past...the way he disappears again.
This was excellent, I'd like more from this author if possible. Thanks Jasper.
It's the only story of his I've read but it got my interest too. I'll try and track down some more by him. Thanks John.
Dandy! I have a beautiful chestnut mare called Dandy. Such a sweetheart😂
Pig, I don’t know how I missed this one. It’s a doozy, thank you
"I don't like his face, it's a parody of mankind" is a wonderfully English insult.
Haha, isn't it? I might use it next time I get into an altercation. See how that goes 😆
A good story
When he said "Bailey, from Queens" I assumed he was from New York...
Equine peril 😂🤣💜
As a horse lover and former, rider, just for pleasure, not dressage- out on the Prairies with no fences...heaven! I take offense! I AM TEASING. I fell asleep too...
Namaste from Night Owl at Tom Waits' Diner