"An Appetite for Steam" by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen Mythos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- Van Melsen, Case #11
"An Appetite for Steam" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, our intrepid P. I. finds himself up against a novel threat aboard a North Yorkshire steam train.
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0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:54 - Part 1
0:38:32 - Part 2
1:01:52 - Part 3
1:05:35 - Further Listening
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Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Steam train imagery & animation by Duncan Kay: duncankayartwork.com
North Yorkshire photography by Ian Gordon
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The Van Melsen Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLeNNKRLWxwoO0VCrw61QeyrZk_DQYZycx.html
Thanks Ian 😊
Fucking Mint
I really like this Van Melsen guy. Wonder if he's ever met John Constantine?
Kudos on all the dialects too.
Hi Ian , can you please tell me what piece of music is playing in the background whilst you make the introduction, I find it extremely melancholy and interesting. You’ve used it at least once before in the story regarding the chap in his tent who finds an interesting crystal. Thank you in advance.
It’s a piece called ‘Darker Dreams’ - I haven’t released it anywhere else as of yet.
@@HorrorBabble thanks
"Blood & Custard" has to be the most UK-sounding desciption of a color scheme I've ever heard. Loved this original story!
Oh man this just turned a lousy day into a significantly better one, thanks so much Ian. I guess it's Van Melsen to the rescue again...
just what i was thinking....
Hope tomorrow is a better day for you!
Same - or rather, my day has been a pretty good one, but it definitely got even better with a new Ian Gordon narration!
Same. Absolute crap day but this should help a bit.
I know how you guys feel! Ian's voice helps me feel so much better!
Me dramatically saying "You fool! Warren is dead." randomly during the day.
Not only is this gentleman an excellent narrator he is a world class horror and mystery writer 👍😁
We love you Horror Babble
Very true! I like the Winter Hill stories the best. Hope we'll soon get more of those.
The return of VanMelsen is always a treat.
Im not criticizing, but i wish these stories were longer.
It always makes my day to be swept up into a good story on this channel.
If you haven't hit your stride yet, you're certainly nearing it. Well done again.
The last Van Melson was 3hrs.😊
@BeautifulEarthJa yeah but I already listened to that one. Haha
I wish they could all be that long. Its great entertainment that always ends too soon...even when it's hours long.
After sitting and reading the lord of the rings I felt the same way. I dont tire of (good) stories easily.
I like them in smaller chunks, even if the whole is quite long. Like the Christmas format. Has VM now got a Nemesis?
for me, I think the 40-50 minute episodes are ideal. Not because of the writing of course, it's fantastic and I certainly had no trouble getting through this or Hammer & Nails, but I really like the slighty shorter format, ideal for a listen during a walk or the commute to work, generally without having to take any breaks.
Such a great character Ian, I think you've found your Holmes or your Conan. I care what happens in the life of Van Melsen and want to emulate his habits.
It always staggers me that some of the best things in this world are not better known to all, HorrorBabble should be listened to by many more people.
Your tales have become a cadence in my world and I appreciate them, thank you 🙏❤
Ah ! Another Van Melsen story. Excellent, this is just what I needed after the not particularly good day I've just had. Time to get the kettle on, and make sure I've got plenty of smokes before settling down for a listen !
I hope you've had better days since!
@@HorrorBabble Thank you, today has been a lot better. 🙂
Wasn't expecting some Van Melsen today, what a great day, thanks Ian!
Van Melsen on board for an adventure. Very nice.
I will not be able to make a pot of tea without thinking of this story. Thank You!
I enjoy the Van Melsen stories immensely. He's a fascinating character, and the stories are great. Thanks very much for giving us another one!
I gotta give it to you Ian. Your own stories are the highlights on this channel!!!
More Van Melsen! Hoorayyyy! 👏👏👏
One of my first van melsens and i just have to listen to a lot more now❤❤❤
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for another wonderful Peter V M story Ian.
"The two children clinging to their parents like stubborn parasites ?"
A lovely turn of phrase, one that evokes all manner of strange and peculiar possibilities.
Oooh, another original-my favorites! Thanks, Ian-
Van Melson once again drawn to the 'wonderfully weird'. Bravo Ian!!! 💀
Been waiting for another Van Melsen story, I love these ones.
This was a fun one. I find this magician quite creepy - he was apparently happy to play a death game with a little kid.
How did I miss this? Happy I caught it, I love Ian's writing.
well I was a bit down with the Monday blues....not anymore...thanks mr horror babble
Oh dude, Van Melsen is building a rogues gallery! So cool!!!!
Great work and always well looked forward to. I hope you fill this literary universe with stories for many decades. Thanks!
What a cliffhanger!
Horror and the darkest fear really cheers me up.
😍
The more stories I hear the more fascinating I get Ian Gordon is a fantastic storyteller i especially love it wen theres atmospheric music in the background it really sets the scene. The shadow over innsmouth and The Shadow out of time are my favourites. This looks very interesting as it has Peter Van Melsen in it again xo
I’d like to know the music playing during Ian’s introduction, thank you 🙏
I'm glad I have something to keep me going for my first hour of work ❤
Another Van Melsen gem from HB!
Ah, Van Melsen and a Yorkshire steam train! Perfection!
There’s a program on Aussie telly just now about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and its most popular service - to Whitby - coincidence, or work of the supernatural? (Synchronicity at the very least. ) Perhaps Van Melsen was there - no doubt he’d be noticed! 😊
Nice! And yes, a curious coincidence!
I hoping I’d find a new Van Melsen! Thanks so much! 🍻
Oh, a new surprise release (to me) of a new Van Melsen story. Great start of the week.
Thank you Mr. Gordon.
I didn't expect that ending!
Excellent setup you've done here. Not only is Van Melsen's slight reminiscence oddly compelling, but the description of Gabriel as one of the most dangerous people Van Melsen would meet is quite ominous given what he's been through so far, and if the card game is fair and puts the dealer at risk, I can see why you'd choose that description. I really do wonder what Gabriel's scared of.
Beautiful opening description. Also, nice to get some of our man's back story.
Thank you very much.!! 👍 👍 👍
I had finished all the previous Van Melson stories and wished there were more. Perfect timing.
Thanks for this wonderful upload. It's great a new Van Melsen story.
Absolutely delightful as ever Ian, thank you 💜 Can't tell you how lovely and nostalgic this was as someone who used to take those trains a lot as kid when we'd visit Whitby
Fantastic! I visited the area a lot as a kid, too.
@@HorrorBabbleExcellent cish+fhips at Whitby
I wasn't expecting this treat today! 🎉
Very excited to listen!
excited to see "By Ian Gordon"
even moreso to see it's Van Melsen story!
I'm very excited to listen to this one! Thanks
New Peter Van! Yeah baby!
Wonderful stuff, lifted my evening.
You guys are spoiling us, lately. Feels like stealing. I'll get back on the Patreon as soon as I can afford it.
Your support here goes a long way!
What an embarrassment of riches lately from Ian & HorrorBabble!😎👻🙌
Wonderful, really enjoyed this, thanks 💚
Love a Van Melsen!
This was an excellent story today. I do love trains and adventures. Great narration as always. Thank you ❤️🤗🌟
Thank you!! I appreciate the work that goes in to all these fantastic vids yall put out
It’s here! It’s here!
Wait, did Ian write ALL the Van Melsen stories? Amazing!
All original, all excellent =]
Am I the only person who watches the cassette reels going round pretending I’m listening to a tape …I find it very relaxing in a Hauntological manner??
Guess so
@@sarge4455 ....yeah..just me then it looks like
if you watch too closely you realize they're all C-90 tapes despite the episodes varying in lenght, what eldritch horrors let them carry more than 45 minutes per side?!
@@fisk0 this is true ....
Another Banger courtesy of Ian. Love Peter, where can I get some of his smokes? 😁
I don't think YT would approve of that kind of merchandise!
A new VanMelsen?
YES!!
As always many thanks Ian I appreciate all you're hard work on each story!
From Yorkshire originally, great to hear it reassert in your tales - keep on x
Oh wow.
I hope we see Gabriel again.
Whitby? How Stokeresque! Who needs a stair master when ya got them 199 steps?
Thank you so much for this. I've been looking forward to this story since you announced it😊
This story is so tame it sounds like a PostMan Pat movie
Van Melsen. That pretty much says it all. 😀
More PVM please! He makes me feel better about my smoking habit.
He struggles like the rest of us.
Ooohh is there going to be a part 2?! This was great thank you!
Mr. Gabriel may indeed return.
You made him one of my favourite characters it’s a sure thing tonight when I am riding home tonight
No rain forecast lol
Wish I could work with such a man as Van Melson. Btw, I could handle a full English breakfast in one sitting. 😊
He is awesome!
I made a full English breakfast the other day, and it was quite the chore to finish, but I did it!
Amazing time man 😂😂😂😂
Yay!
Nice job g Man
more Van Molson lore!
Van Melsen!
I'm picturing the shiny faced man as Benny Hill
I can't unsee that now...!
@HorrorBabble I know it could almost lampoon the story for some people, but I just imagine he would be perfect- his facial acting, his innate acuity
The character in the story is loathsome, which could be contrary to many folks' views of benny, but the Karens would embody it hahaha
I am sure he could have played this part with all the menace of Price or Lorre
So glad to see more original work!
Always excellent.
Fantastic story and narration!
I love me some Van Melsen! His is sooo awesome. I love the adventures of Pete, Norman, and all the folks they get to tag along with them. Fantastic job of characger creation, Ian!
I like how he just has to get away from all the hustle and bustle every now and then. I do the same thing.
Thanks!
Thanks, Donald!
Private investigators are hot on Warren’s trail.
Oh a cliff hanger. 😅
You know, I have been wondering where my cat was. I'm always the last to know! So much happens around me that I have a hard time keeping up. I have questions for him when he gets home. Namely how he got the plane fare to Pickering. I'm not surprised that A: I didn't know B: he has an undisclosed revenue source and finally C: the story is both fantastic and true. Why Ian keeps publishing the stories of my cats escapades, I don't know but it is the only way I can find out what VM is up to. So for that, I say thank you. Apparently you see VM more than I do so when you do, please tell him to stop by the house once in a while.
This bit is 85% true. My cat is named Van Melsen, he does get into publishable antics, he seems to have a job and I haven't seen him for the past day and a half. His job must be a tough cause he has some long shifts now and again. Lol. The only fictional thing is his ability to write down what he's done. I felt I needed to state that to support the credibility of my prior admissions. Ladies and Gentlemen, good day!
Ha! Thanks for the update regarding our favourite feline!
@@HorrorBabble Well let me say thank you for passing on my message to him. He returned yesterday afternoon to the house so I appreciate you telling him. He said he left his phone here at the house so he couldn't receive calls. Plus I think his Pixel 7 pro is region locked anyway so it would have been useless for calls anyways. From what I can gather, we should expect VM to keep making appearances on this channel for this wasn't the only case that he tackled on his trip and if things keep going like they are now, you are already doing a treatment on the next episode. I wait with interest. Till the next my good man
@@HorrorBabbleNGL, I definitely think VM is more likely to be a cat person than a dog person. Not black, though. He's not the type to play into stereotypes
Oh sweet
Wasn't it Whitby the place that Dracula landed after the ship carrying him sunk?
It was. He also mounts the 199 steps!
@@HorrorBabble pity that I didn't visit it while I was there.
Ian, is this not the 12th Van Melsen or are two of the previous stories considered to be just one story? Another superb addition to the legend of Van Melsen.
Hi Charles! It's the 11th case, due to Hammer & Nails being a standalone production.
Ah, Gabe Newell body horror here we come
🚂
What a punk that villain was.
A steam...punk.
So there is a reference to the Wizard of Wakefield. Is that a future Van Melsen case we are going to hear?
Not necessarily -- just a reference for now.
Happy late father's day
First rate!
Got a few questions..how much planning do you do for story. A deep outline or just a short one. Once you get started how long does it take to write w story?
Blimey… It depends on the story really. I have no specific ‘approach’, as it were. VM stories take more planning due to the history of the character.
@@HorrorBabble a little vague but ok.
Sorry Dennis - it’s too complicated a subject to address in a TH-cam comment. Perhaps I’ll record a video on the subject if enough people want to hear about such things
@@HorrorBabble what about discord. Could have long conversations there.
I'd be able to commit more time to the idea if there was significant interest, but as it stands I haven't really the capacity for it. It's challenging operating as a one-man band!
I winder if Van Melson likes a cup of earl grey or he's a more of tetley t detective 😃
English breakfast always
I'd say Darjeeling is his favourite.
@@HorrorBabble still quiet posh then we'll he is a asentric 😄
Good Scots accent!
Thanks! Not too bad in short bursts...
"A magician with an agenda"
Yes.
@@HorrorBabble Yeah.
I haven't read these yet. Is it a series?
Yes, but the stories can be listened to individually: th-cam.com/play/PLeNNKRLWxwoO0VCrw61QeyrZk_DQYZycx.html
@@HorrorBabble great! 😊
Not gonna lie, I'm judging Van Melsen for ruining his tea with sugar
When it comes to 'train tea', VM likes to take the edge off! To be honest, he likes it with and without, depending on the tea.
Eyy
Has Van Melsen met his nemesis - the Moriarty to his Holmes, if you will? Is Philip Michael "The Napoleon of Magic"!?!
It would be nice to think that just maybe Ian Gordon might be able to avoid that particular cliche, but there's plenty of room for a variety reoccurring characters and I'm the last person to offer advice on how he should, "better," write his own stories.
If ain't broke and so on.
Horror Babble's the best! I think Ian knows I think that. I just like seeing him roll out various literary devices, e.g. Van Melsen has a sidekick for his reactions and wisecracks in The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice, and refers to past adventures while writing his memoirs in a couple different stories, and now he has a recurring nemesis, another delightful genre trope.
I'm not convinced ?
The strength of the Van Melsen stories at least for me is their originality, their eeriness and the way they've generally managed to avoid falling into that kind of rather tired and predictable formula.
Rewriting Dr Satan with Van Melsen the protagonist wouldn't really cut the mustard.
What people seem to forget about James Moriarty is that he was never a reoccurring antagonist for Holmes and he was never intended to be.
Some interesting thoughts here folks.
HB4EVA!!!