"The Transfer" by Algernon Blackwood / A HorrorBabble Production

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  • "The Transfer" is a short story by Algernon Blackwood. The tale, which was first published in the magazine, Country Life, in 1911, tells of a child’s fascination with a barren patch of land in a big garden known as the Forbidden Corner…
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:44 - The Transfer
    30:15 - Further Listening
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    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
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  • @ViktoriousDead
    @ViktoriousDead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    If you’re an outdoorsman, you click when you see an Algernon Blackwood story

    • @T1ddlywinks
      @T1ddlywinks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True

    • @seanmccuen6970
      @seanmccuen6970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yes. to hammer home the point, see 'The Wendigo'. maybe the only story that has ever given me the creeps. master.

    • @bryansmith844
      @bryansmith844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@seanmccuen6970 can’t forget The Willows!

    • @RandolphTheWhite1
      @RandolphTheWhite1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Especially if you're an avid outdoorsman. I'm really into the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format

    • @lfljvenaura
      @lfljvenaura ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true. The Willows and The Wendigo especially.

  • @scoutrifle6827
    @scoutrifle6827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Every time there's a new release, I click to check on Warren.....then stay for the awesome reading.

    • @blixten2928
      @blixten2928 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yepp! He might, finally, be alive again. You fool....

  • @tomcurran1538
    @tomcurran1538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Nothing like being around one of these emotional vampires. They really do live off of others.

  • @mukialedori
    @mukialedori 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Blackwood was one of the greatest, and I can't imagine a better reader for his work.

  • @hellhammer7444
    @hellhammer7444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My wife says your voice reminds her of Christopher Lee, I agree. It's soothing enough to go to sleep to but often difficult to as I'm so enraptured by the stories. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @MikaelKKarlsson
    @MikaelKKarlsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Good ol' uncle Algie has more stories for us.

    • @Joe_Potts
      @Joe_Potts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We should get him some flowers to thank him

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh this is brilliant! Thank you!

  • @MoonLitChild
    @MoonLitChild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YES. I loved this story the first time I heard it looking for other Blackwood recordings on here.

  • @AcornElectron
    @AcornElectron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Warren picked up the reel of wire and adjusted the instruments. At his nod I took one of the latter and seated myself upon an aged, discoloured gravestone close by the newly uncovered aperture. Then he shook my hand, shouldered the coil of wire, and disappeared within that indescribable ossuary.
    Keep up the good work fella and stay safe

    • @gohboy56
      @gohboy56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed Retro Jee, Warren boldly stepped into a portal ultimately arriving in an Alt. Dimension. He is a cautious yet brave man. Doing quite well💯

    • @janetcw9808
      @janetcw9808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gohboy56 He is doing Grand, I had a msg from Canada today.
      Stay well x

  • @jacquesfrancois4275
    @jacquesfrancois4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Work : Complete
    TH-cam Tab : Open
    Warren : Still Dead.
    Oh Yeah its Horrorbabble time!

    • @gohboy56
      @gohboy56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Warren is not dead! No evidence found. Are we going to take the word of an arrogant alien who refers to humans as ' Fools?' No way.

    • @beckymartin1810
      @beckymartin1810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fairly new here but have heard of Warren repeatedly. What story does this go with? I don't know who Warren is tbh...

    • @gohboy56
      @gohboy56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ Becky Martin. It might be a bit of a mouthful if I try to explain it. It is not related to a story (yet) but is based on a story,and involves Lovecraft.

    • @beckymartin1810
      @beckymartin1810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-zu5st3ws4r thank you!

  • @Nocturnimancer
    @Nocturnimancer 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The wording of certain things was so perfect.

  • @soulreaver1983
    @soulreaver1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ian you sir are absolutely awesome!👍

  • @DontTurnAround
    @DontTurnAround 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fantastic!

  • @tekelupharsin4426
    @tekelupharsin4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great narration, as always Ian! My favorite horror novel/novella is Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows". Lovecraft's "A Shadow Out Of Time" would probably be #2. Algernon Blackwood's "The Nemesis of Fire" would probably be #3. Lovecraft and Blackwood were fantastic authors, and your narrations of their various works are exceptional.

    • @MoonLitChild
      @MoonLitChild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nemesis of Fire is one of my favorites too!

    • @bryansmith844
      @bryansmith844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MoonLitChild it’s a new one to me, what’s the premise?

    • @tekelupharsin4426
      @tekelupharsin4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bryansmith844 Nemesis of Fire is part of a series of books written by Algernon Blackwood involving a character named Doctor Silence. He's basically the Sherlock Holmes of anything supernatural. The Nemesis of Fire is one of the cases that Doctor Silence investigates.

    • @MoonLitChild
      @MoonLitChild 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tekelupharsin4426 Think the original black and white/ universal studio's The Mummy only set on the Devon moors and the mummy is taking revenge on the family who stole him from his tomb. It's a really bleak, creepy story.

    • @CJM-rg5rt
      @CJM-rg5rt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tekelupharsin4426 I didn't know it was a series, I've only heard HB's one about the stolen mummy. I suppose you read it and don't have a good suggestion for a YT vid?

  • @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX
    @popevimtoripkeefhappysackXXX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My, my Governess - what a deep voice you have.
    You remind of that Mrs. Doubtfire chick - mind she does it for me though.
    Grrrr !!!!!

  • @dennisdanielson5561
    @dennisdanielson5561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yay! Another story with my lunch!

  • @williamfawkes8379
    @williamfawkes8379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't believe he didn't put a Canadian canoe in this one, he must not have been obsessed with them yet when he wrote this. Whomever was the gardener at that house, sucked at his job, literally, literatively, and alliteratively.

  • @donaldmccleary9015
    @donaldmccleary9015 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "The man with enormous face." Lol! That is something a little kid would say.
    This is a good story. As always, the narration is excellent.
    Thanks, Ian!

  • @meese9140
    @meese9140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    7 minutes in, and I think patch of garden just belongs to the lizards and we should let them have it

  • @joz6683
    @joz6683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another well presented and told story. These help me relax more than the medication to help me sleep, as a life long insomniac much appreciated, I find these the best way to unwind and relax.

    • @wmnoffaith1
      @wmnoffaith1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I, too, have suffered from it for years. My doctor put me on Temazepam, 15 mg at bedtime. It works like a charm. No drug hangover or tiredness the next morning, and no sleep driving or walking like Ambien, lol. Best sleep I've had in years, combined with audiobooks, and a warm blanket, it's bliss now. Give it a try.

  • @minervaaurora8109
    @minervaaurora8109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @horrorbabble
    Many thanks! Another A. Blackwood story 😻🖤
    Many thanks 🙏🏼

  • @Mi-yc3oy
    @Mi-yc3oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful choice and narration 👍🥃

  • @katdroidd
    @katdroidd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful story, thank you!

  • @noobkytty4586
    @noobkytty4586 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @ebonie200
    @ebonie200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully read.

  • @boredwarlock5216
    @boredwarlock5216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blackwood is a homie

    • @stewartlancaster6155
      @stewartlancaster6155 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      there is actually no written evidence he was homosexual, what are your sources ?

  • @peggyanderson9952
    @peggyanderson9952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy your stories, yes indeed

  • @lindseybethea6979
    @lindseybethea6979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your voice reminds me of Christopher Lee. So soothing. Thank you for doing what you do Ian.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for listening!

  • @lizziejordan-seeley4786
    @lizziejordan-seeley4786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great tale, I think one of my favourites so far, thankyou

    • @CJM-rg5rt
      @CJM-rg5rt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you heard most of HB's Blackwood readings? He's easily my favorite author on this channel.

    • @lizziejordan-seeley4786
      @lizziejordan-seeley4786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CJM-rg5rt yes I have, I think he and Robert Bloch are my favourite authors overall. This particular story was just so relatable and could easily be brought up to date, I always try and imagine a movie when I listen and this really works. Just love this channel full stop!

  • @jctrevi89
    @jctrevi89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s nice to hear of fear itself being spooked. Great job as always, Ian

  • @MagusMooresang
    @MagusMooresang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent authorship and narrative technique. Highly immersive.

  • @gozinta82
    @gozinta82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a shorter story, I thought it was mesmerizing and captivating :)

  • @ADITADDICTS
    @ADITADDICTS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everytime I listen to one of Ian's readings while at lunch I...😴😴

  • @Sepulchral_Swoon
    @Sepulchral_Swoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a good one 👍

  • @billsummy2412
    @billsummy2412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME :)

  • @blakmajk3512
    @blakmajk3512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🐐

  • @beverlyamarantes9775
    @beverlyamarantes9775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New England in the house

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ 23:15! Soooo TRUE.

    • @evelanpatton
      @evelanpatton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      (End quote at 23:29.)

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so good! Yowza

  • @billyjoel8510
    @billyjoel8510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha I got lost but good story telling

  • @badlaamaurukehu
    @badlaamaurukehu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Timely.

  • @anitapage4559
    @anitapage4559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really liked that story... subtly creepy

  • @rneustel388
    @rneustel388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hungry dirt

  • @PinheadLarryVEVO
    @PinheadLarryVEVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a weird one indeed

  • @jeffrutledge4824
    @jeffrutledge4824 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A woman's wild imaginings...

  • @victoriahadley7138
    @victoriahadley7138 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel stupid, I understand the dirt somehow needed the energy but the little horses? Is this some fae reference I'm missing?

  • @alswann2702
    @alswann2702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor Warren

  • @richardstrachmesserschmiti4979
    @richardstrachmesserschmiti4979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Horror Babble needs to create a version of Day of The Triffreds with music like The Scarlet Plaege
    Dedicated to the FSC banking regulatory commission... ill contribute $50 if netspend lets me.

  • @user-jl8mp6lg4i
    @user-jl8mp6lg4i หลายเดือนก่อน

    After shower 🧼

  • @countiblis1246
    @countiblis1246 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Forbidden corner 1 - The man with the 'normous face 0

  • @liammorrow6972
    @liammorrow6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened to The Wendigo? I’m sad that I can’t find it

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here you go, Liam: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/the-wendigo

    • @liammorrow6972
      @liammorrow6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

  • @troymclure8330
    @troymclure8330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hmmmmm... I feel as though HP derived no little amount of inspiration for his story the colour out of space from this little diddy🤔

  • @awfullyperson
    @awfullyperson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:45

  • @Kim-di7zs
    @Kim-di7zs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been meaning to ask, who's Warren?

  • @Hayotowin
    @Hayotowin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who the hell is Warren???

    • @rosiemcnaughton9933
      @rosiemcnaughton9933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      From The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft. Warren is the character that is referred to in that line.

    • @exoblivione6086
      @exoblivione6086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Warrens dead.

  • @thenathanimal2909
    @thenathanimal2909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin Robinson?

  • @nsob8897
    @nsob8897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be honest...you can tell me that it's because I'm a vapid yankee boor.. is it just me or do other people have a hard time getting through Blackwood stories? All of the other stories on this channel are excellent and engrossing. I've listened to several Lovecraft stories several times yet if you turn on "The willows" my mind wanders away as though someone is just saying the word "the" over and over. I mean no insult toward the man or his writing. I just lose my focus far too easily when I try to listen to his stories. Even with the notably above average narration on this channel. And yes...I am terrible with punctuation. Elipses for everyone!!...

    • @emm_arr
      @emm_arr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They aren't for everyone. I rather like them. I know at least one person who avoids Blackwood.
      And if you are here, you're almost certainly not "a vapid yankee boor"!

    • @ElderJack-ye7sb
      @ElderJack-ye7sb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tend to like AB, but he does like to describe a lot of things that aren't really necessary to the reader. I would suggest jumping ahead in the willows to the point where the waters are rapid and the story picks up. As for this story...uh, well its just bad, no way around that.

  • @garrymules961
    @garrymules961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Warren warren,who the is warren?.

  • @sadolan1
    @sadolan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Is this a critique of capitalism?

  • @realism51
    @realism51 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me thinking of Ian in a governess outfit while he narrates and asking mrs. Gordon if I can borrow ian for a few nights.
    Hey, single parents need a night off too.

  • @lazylion2019
    @lazylion2019 ปีที่แล้ว

    can u not tell the gist in the beginning...spoils it to an extent

  • @ElderJack-ye7sb
    @ElderJack-ye7sb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love AB, some of my favorites are from him. But this has got to be his worst work I've ever heard. The most uninteresting story that someone this verbose could have told.