Had to listen to this a second time, I love the very slow progression from joyful boyhood memories to the dreadful realisation of being trapped in a nightmare situation, I think Blackwood’s wonderfully dark stories must have influenced Tolkien and his creation of the kindly but powerful Gandalf! Magnificently read!
Chris Norman An old - supposedly defunct - prison-like school in an isolated village in Germany - what a classic setting for a horror story. The tale did not let the setting down. Thank you.
1:07:35 "... A face of simple goodness, such as might have been seen by men of old on the shores of Galilee..." goosebumps ran through my entire body when I heard that line.
Great way to end my Monday: a new John Silence reading and a glass of Laphroaig 10yr single malt. Cheers to you and your better half, Ian. Another great reading
Whenever those "which people, living or dead would you want to have dinner with?" questions come up, Blackwood always makes my list. He would have been unbelievably interesting to talk to.
Thank you for another great tale from Algernon Blackwood. Originally came here for the HP Lovecraft, but am very glad to expand my knowledge of authors and their fantastic works. I wish I had more money so I could support you through your patreon. Please keep up the awesome work!
Great story and narration! I am listening to these in order. They all have a lot of detail. I really like this one, especially the backstory. Thanks for recording this one!
Vonderful as always! "Grand and terrible" Nothing worse than been trapped in a room full of crazy evil bishops and religious crusaders. Chances are, you aint leaving with your soul intact.
Ian, the story I'm referring to is about 2 elderly brothers who own a shop. In the story DR. John Silence was asked to buy a viola for a muscian who just had to have this Viola that the 2 brothers had in their shop. Unfortunately the viola was not for sale.
Secret Worship by A.Blackwood is one of the best horible story ever.However, THE WENDIGO by A. Blackwood, is the Best ghost story ever.By the way,thanks for reading I really appreciate it Sir.You are also the Best!
@@TheJollyMisanthrope Most def. Chambers is a HUGE influence on Lovecraft and cosmic horror in general. Actually, I think Ian has done some awesome King in Yellow stories here! It's like slowburn horror, a lot of the time, but amazing. After you read/listen to the King in Yellow stories, watch the first season of True Detective. You will NOT be disappointed.
Was it just me, or does Mr Blackwood have an awful habit of losing his main character from this books in interest of chasing his phantoms...? 😅 😂 I think quite a few of the John Silence books actually have very little involvement from Dr Silence. 🤫
@@wolfieworby5653 Me, frankly, the less Silence the happier I am, as he is such an unlikely and goody-goody character. I much prefer a flawed narrator, slightly ridiculous, like this here silk merchant.
Now how hard was is pronouncing all of that German? As a German myself I was sometimes struggling to hear what you meant but eventually it became obvious. Still a very good job.
@@HorrorBabble I love the effort put into the attempt. German is my ancestral language and was my major in a former life, in which years I was blessed with much praise for my skills. Now they collect dust on the shelves of a closed bookshelf, tucked in the back of my mind library, wistful for any whisper of recognition and possibly a small, breeze across their pages.
@@HorrorBabble As a non-native speaker, I was impressed that you got so much of it right. I could understand it *and* for the rest, could imagine myself listening to some Alpine (or wherever this school is supposed to be) dialect. GOOD WORK.
Had to listen to this a second time, I love the very slow progression from joyful boyhood memories to the dreadful realisation of being trapped in a nightmare situation, I think Blackwood’s wonderfully dark stories must have influenced Tolkien and his creation of the kindly but powerful Gandalf! Magnificently read!
I suffer from the psychical affliction of relying upon Horrorbabble for my overall well-being.
Then you need some John Silence.
I don't find these Stories at all Frightening if fact I find them very relaxing😀😀😀
@@leebennett4117 they are relaxing to me also.... HORRIFICALLY relaxing!
I 2nd this comment.
I’ve got that going too- only Horrorbabbelites would understand.
Chris Norman
An old - supposedly defunct - prison-like school in an isolated village in Germany - what a classic setting for a horror story.
The tale did not let the setting down.
Thank you.
1:07:35 "... A face of simple goodness, such as might have been seen by men of old on the shores of Galilee..." goosebumps ran through my entire body when I heard that line.
Algernon Blackwood......that’s gotta be one of the best names I’ve ever heard. ✌️🙂
Great author too.
This is one of his John Silence stories I hadn’t seen before. The “reveal” at the end was well done 👍
Try his story The Willows, here on Horrorbabble. Really nothing like it. He was one of HP Lovecraft's favorite authors, and you can really tell why.
@@orangeiceice12 The Willows is one of the best horror stories period. First Blackwood I ever read.
@@ScooBdont I agree. :)
Great way to end my Monday: a new John Silence reading and a glass of Laphroaig 10yr single malt.
Cheers to you and your better half, Ian. Another great reading
Busillis iv Absolutely! Laphroaig single malt. A man of good taste.
My peaty favourite!
I know his voice is supposed to inspire fear, but in me it inspires comfort.
I kept thinking - where is John Silence??? Great tale, thanks for taking me there xx
Absolutely superb narration and storytelling. Ideal Winter fare.
Whenever those "which people, living or dead would you want to have dinner with?" questions come up, Blackwood always makes my list. He would have been unbelievably interesting to talk to.
This really had me sucked in. I could see all the faces clearly, felt the emotions like I was there!
Thank you for another great tale from Algernon Blackwood. Originally came here for the HP Lovecraft, but am very glad to expand my knowledge of authors and their fantastic works. I wish I had more money so I could support you through your patreon. Please keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for listening!
Great story and narration!
I am listening to these in order. They all have a lot of detail. I really like this one, especially the backstory.
Thanks for recording this one!
Yes a long one! Great timing because I just got sick. You guys get me through these times.
Get well soon, Shane.
Yes! I wish I could like this 100 times!
Thank you for this. Perfect rainy night for it. Much love!!!
Another banger!! Thanks, Ian!
Amazing story and narrator. Thank you for your work.
Thanks for listening. :)
An excellent story for a thunderstorm. Thank you!
I now have something to look forward to listening to when my finals are over. Thanks!
Vonderful as always! "Grand and terrible" Nothing worse than been trapped in a room full of crazy evil bishops and religious crusaders. Chances are, you aint leaving with your soul intact.
"you're really sinking your teeth into those double-voos"
Perfection as always!!Thank you very much!!!
Excellent as ever, thank you.
I think I say this with every Silence story, but I really do love this one particularly a lot! I'm so happy you're doing this series.
Ian, the story I'm referring to is about 2 elderly brothers who own a shop.
In the story DR. John Silence was asked to buy a viola for a muscian who just had to have this Viola that the 2 brothers had in their shop.
Unfortunately the viola was not for sale.
Bravo, what a delightful story and never underestimate the power of faith in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Another fantastic story and read!
This was very inspiring, in the right way, thank you!
John Silence is always great
Worth the wait!
You can't go wrong with evil monks in a creepy monastery.
Another tail to listen to on a dark and rainy night as I go for my walk.
Learn to spell.
Secret Worship by A.Blackwood is one of the best horible story ever.However, THE WENDIGO by A. Blackwood, is the Best ghost story ever.By the way,thanks for reading I really appreciate it Sir.You are also the Best!
Lovecraft, Machen, Blackwood. My favorite trio of everything strange.
Read The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers. (At least the first five or six horror stories.)
@@frankmcgovern5445 I'll take a look!
@@TheJollyMisanthrope Most def. Chambers is a HUGE influence on Lovecraft and cosmic horror in general. Actually, I think Ian has done some awesome King in Yellow stories here! It's like slowburn horror, a lot of the time, but amazing. After you read/listen to the King in Yellow stories, watch the first season of True Detective. You will NOT be disappointed.
Ghosts of dark origins attempt to eat narrators soul. John Silence steps in
God this is my third time hearing this story fun night.
Another instant click and like
I agree
John Silence Physician Extraordinary! It has been some time old friend
Nice story.
Hello Ian.
No this is not the one.
I know this one. Great story though.
😊
🖖🏼
It's a nice story, but its plot is essentially identical to Blackwood's "ancient sorceries"
Was it just me, or does Mr Blackwood have an awful habit of losing his main character from this books in interest of chasing his phantoms...? 😅 😂
I think quite a few of the John Silence books actually have very little involvement from Dr Silence. 🤫
Actually. I take back my earlier comment. 😂 This book is ridiculously well written...
@@wolfieworby5653 Me, frankly, the less Silence the happier I am, as he is such an unlikely and goody-goody character. I much prefer a flawed narrator, slightly ridiculous, like this here silk merchant.
Whoaaaa
👍👍👍👍👍
The Empty Sleeve
Shouldn't it be extraordinaire.,physician extraordinary sounds wrong..?
You might have to take that one up with Mr. Blackwood...!
Now how hard was is pronouncing all of that German? As a German myself I was sometimes struggling to hear what you meant but eventually it became obvious. Still a very good job.
It's always tough! We always check pronunciations, but unfortunately it's still very difficult to get right. Thanks, either way. :)
@@HorrorBabble I love the effort put into the attempt. German is my ancestral language and was my major in a former life, in which years I was blessed with much praise for my skills. Now they collect dust on the shelves of a closed bookshelf, tucked in the back of my mind library, wistful for any whisper of recognition and possibly a small, breeze across their pages.
@@HorrorBabble As a non-native speaker, I was impressed that you got so much of it right. I could understand it *and* for the rest, could imagine myself listening to some Alpine (or wherever this school is supposed to be) dialect. GOOD WORK.
Oh I see,they, want his soul, for evil,but the "good"ones ,well,they want it for good!that's what i'd tell him as well!!! Ah ha ha ha !
53:46
Get lost Joe
Man does this ever hit close to the bone...Well done!
Awesome story! Love the narration. Only a little thing Herr is pronounced hair. Loved it👍👍
Thanks Dave, somehow we overlooked that.