Sorry you're having difficulties, I had problems with the upload but it appears to be working now, according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
@@nobody8328 Honestly, I know several other channels that have this problem; I have also noticed myself that when I create a video and then upload it through TH-cam on my phone, the audio can be heard immediately. When I try to upload it through my laptop, even though it says processing is completed, and it shows up to be viewed, it can take hours before the sound catches up. I have no idea why we all have this problem uploading videos, but it's almost across the board. It doesn't have anything to do with the type of content either, because I don't upload stories and neither do the other channels I'm talking about. It just seems to be some hangup in the TH-cam studio where it may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours for the audio to load completely depending on how many minutes the video is and what you use to upload it.
I know a kind word is of little use, but by all means continue your work on this channel my good man. It's a gift to those who can cherish this treasure trove of the old country's literature.
I feel just like a girl in front of a sweet shop when I see your newest upload Simon! I want to clap my hands and jump up and down but I'd surely hurt myself at my age. You make my eyes twinkle like a school girl and I have no shame in admitting it! And just like the very special treat it is, I make myself wait for the quietest time to listen and savor every word. You, dear Simon, are a master auditor and I wish I had ever so much more than kind words to gift back to you. ❤
Your words are very eloquent. I had to laugh at not jumping up and down, for at 52, I have a body of a 92 year old. We can still feel giddy, even if we can't show it. 😆😆😆😁👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
@@waningmooncancer9628 your comment reminded me instantly of my mum, who also is a Bite-sized audio devotee, who, at all of her grandchildren's games and matches, stands throughout by choice so therefore always at the ready to jump up and down clapping at some winning play! She is 70 however looks a good 15 years younger, is fit and, well I guess youthful is the appropriate word but she's just.... herself, really. Last weekend someone asked her does it hurt her knees or her feet to jump up and down like that, how does she do it?? And her answer~which she had to think about for a second, was, "I guess I just don't know how NOT to do it" Which I think meant that if you start thinking you can't any longer do this or that so you just never do it again.... It's basically just becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. I can think of nothing that she does on a daily basis that she wasn't doing 5 10 30 years ago, she even packs the grocery shopping so that it's as heavy as possible, to keep herself challenged. I understand not everyone is going to be able to do that sort of thing but she also has a saying, "if you rest, you'll rust"!!
My father was two when this story came out. Does not seem so very long ago, to me. Thank you for joining with the author to evoke the pre-World-Wsr-One era, with tea (and never dinner) of an evening.
I listened to this in the dusk of evening on the terrace overlooking the garden and felt the tension grow as the story progressed. Nicely read and paced. These older ghost stories are strangely compelling and it s great to see that they are kept alive and unforgotten in this way. We all appreciate the time and effort involved.
These videos are truly a gift and a joy! As a lover of classic ghost stories, I find immense pleasure in your uploads and truly appreciate all the work you put into them. Thanks to you, no matter where I am, I can put on earphones and be transported to an antique manor house library tucked somewhere in the English countryside. I can hear the windy night outside, the fire cracking on the hearth, and my host say: "Indeed I do know another ghost story, if you care to hear it. May I offer you another sherry?"
Been sad for a while, divorce. Not seeing kids as much and miss them. Addiction, and this morning Was hard, but After a hard morning your voice and this story really makes me smile. I really appreciate you
I hope you're tough path is smoothing out a bit. I was in the exact situation myself a few years ago. It took a long time but as I look back I see that it's slowly got better. Try to be steady for your kids and you look back on this someday -- perhaps with a survivor's pride. You're stronger than you think!
One of the best ghost stories. Capes is strangely underrated. 'The Eddy on the Floor' and 'The Green Bottle' are also first-rate. Thank you, Simon, for this fine performance.
Glad to know you enjoyed it! I have both 'The Eddy on the Floor' and 'The Green Bottle' on my long-list, although last time I tried I wasn't able to source a reliable text for the latter story from my usual places (Gutenberg etc) - I'll revisit it when I have a moment. I've got them in mind anyway
I've actually stopped to Google some items that are mentioned in his stories. This often leads to some interesting information. I love history. Simon is definitely one of the best narrators hands-down.
With the landlady wavering in and out of focus, I had a good guess at what was going on. Too much fun. Glad to share the pleasure with people like you. 😁👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
The authors of these wonderful stories would be flattered and excited to know you do such a smashing job of keeping this excellent writing available to any who delight in clever imagination🙌
I’ve atways found the late 1800’s fascinating & often wish I had been alive then. Life seems simple & innocent somehow, but then we often think that don’t we? ♥️♥️♥️♥️😎🇦🇺🙄
Great story. Your narration added immensely. So often, even with other excellent narrators, it’s common to not be able to discriminate one character’s voice from another. Never the case with you. Even though a member of the Psychical Society, the librarian exhibited an undue amount of cowardice, letting his friend enter the bombed-out building, not just alone, but without telling him what he saw and failing to answer questions being only interested in running away. Not an admirable fellow.
Thanks for your comments David, I really appreciate that, especially as I've recently had a couple of people giving feedback that I don't differentiate enough between character voices. Then again I've also had people saying stop doing all these voices, just read the story. Can't please everyone! Glad to know you enjoy the stories. Best wishes PS I concur with your assessment of the librarian!
This is a great channel. I can't imagine the dedication to do this sort of thing. Adding subtitles has to be quite time consuming to add and a nice touch overall. Thanks. I keep coming back to listen.
He may have succumbed to influenza related pneumonia once it gets into the lungs it was hard to survive it ... THX for the additional info about the *dynamiters* I was wondering about that part of the story
Thank you for acquainting me with two new unfamiliar - though amazingly prolific - authors, with this intriguing story, as ever, finely performed! I wonder how unusual such a 'real-estate situation' might be in late-Victorian London? But Bernard Capes must have known what he was doing. The mention of "dynamiters" reminds me of the astonishing More New Arabian Nights: The Dynamiter (1885) by R.L. and F. Stevenson.
Dearest Simon, can’t believe my good fortune in being able to hear your wonderful voice again after such a long time. TH-cam has been unkind to me for several months now, telling me I must “update” my information to remain in good standing. Unfortunately, my dear deceased brother took the required info with him --wherever he now is. Don’t know if TH-cam has taken me back into its fold permanently or if this a one-time fluke. Just know that the gang and I are still huge fans and are listening whenever the fickle fates allow. Also, someone in Jamaica snitched my bank account information and, consequently, I am waiting for a new debit card in the mail so I can once again be a member of Bitesized Audios. (Simon The Lesser” sends warmest regards.) 🙀
Oh dear, as you know I've found YT can be a little capricious at times. I hope you've been able to get it all sorted. Just to let you know, if they stop you listening again, you can always find me on Bandcamp (bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com) and listen there! All best wishes
Great ghost story. It could have been a little more elaborated at the end. But the scenario and mood was nicely done. I have no reason why but your British accent makes for the perfect narration.
Sorry to hear that, TH-cam has been behaving very oddly for me today, I've had to upload this several times. It appears to be working now according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
Thank you for all the wonderful uploads. Your voice just seems to suit the genres so well. I must admit I'm usually pretty good at following the stories... BUT...im having a bit of a brain block regarding this one. I just can't get what Geffens past/father had to do with him being drawn to the house and what his father had to do with the dynamiters. Also why Geffen said Aitchinson had 'libelled' his father. Could someone please enlighten me.Thanks
Thanks for your comments Vince. To answer your question [Spoiler alert for anyone who's not listened yet!]... His father is only connected with the dynamiters inasmuch as he spent one night as a lodger in a house where one of the dynamiters also lived, and that night the house blew up and Gethin's father was killed, along with the landlord and landlady. However, because he was only a chance lodger, nobody knew who he was so his body was never identified, and his family never knew what happened to him, he just disappeared off the face of the earth. When Gethin sees the sign advertising rooms to let, his friend is spooked because he can't see the sign, in fact to him the house appears bomb-wrecked and derelict, so he runs away. It seems that for a few hours Gethin is re-enacting the events of 15 years earlier, seeing them from the perspective of his father, up to the moment the bomb goes off, when he is returned to the present and wakes up in the derelict house. Gethin was offended because his friend had earlier implied that Gethin's father disappeared all those years ago because he ran away with another woman, abandoning his wife and son. It's clear that a lot of people thought this. But now he knows the truth of what happened to his father he's in a position to tell his friend that his accusation wasn't true. I hope that makes sense?
Ah yes it all becomes clear now. Yes of course his father was the original tenant thats why the landlady called his name. The line where aitkinson says he didn't see what Geffin saw now makes sense too. Thanks for the explanation, l can now sleep a bit easier 😆
I like these Maybe I’ll forget about the protocols of learned elders of Zion for a while? Maybe not Maybe I need a Holy Ghost story? Well I’ll start here Edwardian homes are most excellent too. Thanks Simon
@@cassandraseven3478 the protocols? They aren’t of The Father Not mine anyhow It will take the Holy Ghost to to escape their agenda These Ghost stories help learn how to be intuitive and open minded to the concept of Ghosts , spirits and knowledge beyond the material world. I think all the above will be required to break free from the objectives of the protocols- whosoever is behind them - they are The Plan, for world government. Not world heritage nor well being. I think in the story presented here the man had a dream about a past event - in a type of replay. I can accept this as precognitive evidence for the past events effect so many lives and change the time line - parallel realms branch off and are graphed back in I think the Eisenhower killing fields of Rhine River valley showed a more than necessary brutality by allied forces- beyond what was needed to win a material world war. I think it was murder of the real covenant people- real tribe of Benjamin. A type of civil war in the spirit between Judah and Israel - the real vs the Canaanite Edomites It’s very deep and I don’t expect anyone to accept it without deep knowledge and research . When Christ was crucified it’s said that ghosts walked among the living. The Bible holds the key to our creation and dna . Many are willing to do horrible things for its power That power being legitimate legal authority and jurisdiction to coin currency and declare war. Now , I hear the vault of heaven is like a combination lock and stars are like the tumblers within it. Each has a specific job and motion. What is open to one is closed to another. The missing 411 series is a good example. 10-4
All I see on the screen is NO STREAM and tap to retry. Tried a few times but nothing happens. 😢 Other contributor’s stuff is working so not sure what’s happened with yours.
Sorry to hear that, it seems very strange things are happening on TH-cam today, I've encountered problems uploading this one. It appears to be working at my end now. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
Sorry to hear that, TH-cam has been behaving very oddly for me today, I've had to upload this one several times. It appears to be working now according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
🤔 It's almost as if the author is struggling with the dialog, and actually invents a kind of apology by mentioning their awkwardness. Somethin rings out of tune in this story (to me) , but it is not Simon's reading! 😀👍
I don’t think he deserted him “so basely”, Gethin was mocking him and thought he was nuts. Gethin’s a bit of an unlikable prick, and his pops was daft as hell. Thanks Simon, loved the story, as ALWAYS!
That was a good one. And I like how you have gained in confidence and are owning your work at the end so there will no potential worrying TH-cam confusion in the future. All of us who enjoy his stories should take the time to support Simon and at least buy him a coffee in appreciation. Thanks for sharing your talents and creativity Simon!
A wonderfully atmospheric story - I could just imagine the dark, dripping November streets. I was on the edge of my seat (metaphorically - I was actually grating carrots) to find out what was going to happen. Thank you so much for introducing us to this hitherto unknown gem, Simon.
Wow! great story and a actor’s dream of a reading. your realizations of each character were so vivd from the little mousy guy to the bobby (that’s what a policeman was called - right?) i felt like i’d been to the theatre, scenery and all - especially the fog and smoke from the explosion. thanks much. have a great day :) 🌷🌱
Thanks Alexa. Yes, "Bobby" is one of the traditional names for a policeman in the UK... named after Sir Robert Peel, the 19th century Home Secretary, and later prime minister, who founded the Metropolitan Police.
Hello Simon my dad died it was the first death in my family and I haven’t been keeping up with everything and tons of over subscribing, but I looked at your channel and found this and I’m very grateful that I did, thank you thank you thank you! Blessings!!
I really enjoy Victorian and Edwardian ghost/ mystery stories and listening to your narration of these timeless classics is a great pleasure. Thanks very much Sir
Thanks so much Simon I thoroughly enjoy all your work and listen to your stories Sunday mornings when I spend 'alone' time at the sea. Regards from Cape Town
No more pleasant a break than one of your stories after a couple of long days doing the end of season yard work. I really liked this one, and enjoyed the parting shot of Mr. Geffen especially. It always amazes me that the voices are so individual, you really are so good.
Not to be redundant, however, awesomeness!! I am, NY Toms very British future wife, Veteran, Middle East & Continent of Africa God keep & continue to save the Ukraine
Could anyone explain why the main character accuses the other guy, saying "You libeled my father"? Is he referring to the "They disappear sometimes" suggestion and the implication that there had been some nasty business going on?
Yes, I think that's what he's referring to, the implication made by his friend that his missing father had gone off with another woman. Although I think he should really have said "you slandered my father" to be more accurate!
Just Great ! A beauty of a "comical" ghost story in the most fluant and eloquent English ,is just a delight ! ... Mr Stanhope is op notch" as per usual !
Glad to know that! Not sure what's going on, it seems several people have had problems, but I hope it's sorted out now. It appears OK from my end (having checked on a couple of different devices)
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:07 The Story begins
00:40:27 Credits, thanks and further listening
There doesn't seem to be any audio?
Sorry you're having difficulties, I had problems with the upload but it appears to be working now, according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
@@BitesizedAudio yep, I have sound now too, thanks!
I've never been too early to an upload before! 😆
That was one hell of a story. Enjoyable and read wonderfully as usual
@@nobody8328 Honestly, I know several other channels that have this problem; I have also noticed myself that when I create a video and then upload it through TH-cam on my phone, the audio can be heard immediately. When I try to upload it through my laptop, even though it says processing is completed, and it shows up to be viewed, it can take hours before the sound catches up. I have no idea why we all have this problem uploading videos, but it's almost across the board. It doesn't have anything to do with the type of content either, because I don't upload stories and neither do the other channels I'm talking about.
It just seems to be some hangup in the TH-cam studio where it may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours for the audio to load completely depending on how many minutes the video is and what you use to upload it.
I know a kind word is of little use, but by all means continue your work on this channel my good man. It's a gift to those who can cherish this treasure trove of the old country's literature.
A coffee helps a little as well✊♥️
A kind word is a treasure to behold
Ditto! I am 73 Years old and have Catt0acks and Can Nor Read Books anymore. I have a grat love for Simon.
Oh, please tell me you are not thinking of leaving us, Simon!!!
"My good man" - We're bringing this back 2023, well done old sport.
I feel just like a girl in front of a sweet shop when I see your newest upload Simon! I want to clap my hands and jump up and down but I'd surely hurt myself at my age. You make my eyes twinkle like a school girl and I have no shame in admitting it! And just like the very special treat it is, I make myself wait for the quietest time to listen and savor every word. You, dear Simon, are a master auditor and I wish I had ever so much more than kind words to gift back to you. ❤
Your words are very eloquent. I had to laugh at not jumping up and down, for at 52, I have a body of a 92 year old. We can still feel giddy, even if we can't show it. 😆😆😆😁👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
❤🎉
@@waningmooncancer9628 your comment reminded me instantly of my mum, who also is a Bite-sized audio devotee, who, at all of her grandchildren's games and matches, stands throughout by choice so therefore always at the ready to jump up and down clapping at some winning play! She is 70 however looks a good 15 years younger, is fit and, well I guess youthful is the appropriate word but she's just....
herself, really. Last weekend someone asked her does it hurt her knees or her feet to jump up and down like that, how does she do it?? And her answer~which she had to think about for a second, was, "I guess I just don't know how NOT to do it"
Which I think meant that if you start thinking you can't any longer do this or that so you just never do it again.... It's basically just becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. I can think of nothing that she does on a daily basis that she wasn't doing 5 10 30 years ago, she even packs the grocery shopping so that it's as heavy as possible, to keep herself challenged. I understand not everyone is going to be able to do that sort of thing but she also has a saying, "if you rest, you'll rust"!!
@@waningmooncancer9628 Yes indeed! So few things invoke feelings of delight these days and I relish every one!
@@Frenchblue8 What a wonderful tribute to an obviously woman! She is truly blessed!
My father was two when this story came out. Does not seem so very long ago, to me. Thank you for joining with the author to evoke the pre-World-Wsr-One era, with tea (and never dinner) of an evening.
I listened to this in the dusk of evening on the terrace overlooking the garden and felt the tension grow as the story progressed. Nicely read and paced. These older ghost stories are strangely compelling and it s great to see that they are kept alive and unforgotten in this way. We all appreciate the time and effort involved.
I’ve become addicted to your page. I find it difficult to fall asleep without listening to you. Thanks!
These videos are truly a gift and a joy! As a lover of classic ghost stories, I find immense pleasure in your uploads and truly appreciate all the work you put into them. Thanks to you, no matter where I am, I can put on earphones and be transported to an antique manor house library tucked somewhere in the English countryside. I can hear the windy night outside, the fire cracking on the hearth, and my host say: "Indeed I do know another ghost story, if you care to hear it. May I offer you another sherry?"
Been sad for a while, divorce. Not seeing kids as much and miss them. Addiction, and this morning Was hard, but After a hard morning your voice and this story really makes me smile. I really appreciate you
Thanks Lee. Sorry to hear that, but glad if this story helps a bit. Best wishes to you
I hope you're tough path is smoothing out a bit. I was in the exact situation myself a few years ago. It took a long time but as I look back I see that it's slowly got better. Try to be steady for your kids and you look back on this someday -- perhaps with a survivor's pride. You're stronger than you think!
@@JayGideon-7 thank. You 14 days sober. Being positions creative. Thank you for looking out for me. I hope you are doing well now as well.
God bless you 🌱
One of the best ghost stories. Capes is strangely underrated. 'The Eddy on the Floor' and 'The Green Bottle' are also first-rate. Thank you, Simon, for this fine performance.
Glad to know you enjoyed it! I have both 'The Eddy on the Floor' and 'The Green Bottle' on my long-list, although last time I tried I wasn't able to source a reliable text for the latter story from my usual places (Gutenberg etc) - I'll revisit it when I have a moment. I've got them in mind anyway
Rainy night. A sketchpad. And a good story read by Simon. Thank you so much for enriching these moments 🎩
Don't u think english words in those days quirky and lovely and pronounced so well by our Simon still my fav narrator of all .💜
I've actually stopped to Google some items that are mentioned in his stories. This often leads to some interesting information. I love history. Simon is definitely one of the best narrators hands-down.
Agree! "Dismality" struck me & of course that wonderful phrase: to kindle a candle. So enchanting.
@@timd4524 yes same here history and ghostly expsically attracted to this era and cannot go wrong with Simon
Works fine now, Their-tube seem to dislike this wonderful channel for some reason? Probably for all the "value" it provides!
YT has been behaving very strangely all day, for me anyway. Glad to know it's working now, thank you
Simon, you're the best- Friday night, thank you and of course, I love you
Thank you, Mr S. One of the stories I immediately listened to again. Twice for your always artful narration was a treat as well. Cheers.
With the landlady wavering in and out of focus, I had a good guess at what was going on. Too much fun. Glad to share the pleasure with people like you. 😁👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
Another brilliant story & superb narration thank you
Everything working fine for me. Thank you, Simon, for another great story.
The authors of these wonderful stories would be flattered and excited to know you do such a smashing job of keeping this excellent writing available to any who delight in clever imagination🙌
I’ve atways found the late 1800’s fascinating & often wish I had been alive then. Life seems simple & innocent somehow, but then we often think that don’t we? ♥️♥️♥️♥️😎🇦🇺🙄
I' m very impressed.Thank you, dear Simon.Have a wonderful Saturday.
Aloha Simon, you are much loved and appreciated out here in this wide world......even if the earth is flat......youd still be loved.
Aloha,
J
Thank you for another classic ghost story, always my favorite!
Great story. Your narration added immensely. So often, even with other excellent narrators, it’s common to not be able to discriminate one character’s voice from another. Never the case with you.
Even though a member of the Psychical Society, the librarian exhibited an undue amount of cowardice, letting his friend enter the bombed-out building, not just alone, but without telling him what he saw and failing to answer questions being only interested in running away. Not an admirable fellow.
Thanks for your comments David, I really appreciate that, especially as I've recently had a couple of people giving feedback that I don't differentiate enough between character voices. Then again I've also had people saying stop doing all these voices, just read the story. Can't please everyone! Glad to know you enjoy the stories. Best wishes
PS I concur with your assessment of the librarian!
So grateful for what you do!
I love your voice.
Beautifully narrated as always. What a great story. Not one I’ve come across before. Thank you!
It's always the greatest pleasure to listen to your narration of these wonderful classic stories. Many thanks for all you do. It's much appreciated.
These are superb:) thank you
This is a great channel. I can't imagine the dedication to do this sort of thing. Adding subtitles has to be quite time consuming to add and a nice touch overall. Thanks. I keep coming back to listen.
great tale beautifully read..Thank you
Another wonderful tale, perfectly told.
An excellent rendition Mr Stanhope 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Simon.
He may have succumbed to influenza related pneumonia once it gets into the lungs it was hard to survive it ... THX for the additional info about the *dynamiters* I was wondering about that part of the story
I have been a subscriber for a little while now, and you are definitely one of my favorites. I hope you will be doing this for a long time ☺️
Thanks Charlyn, I hope so too!
Just found this channel tonight -- what a treat!
Welcome to the channel, thanks for listening!
Thank you for acquainting me with two new unfamiliar - though amazingly prolific - authors, with this intriguing story, as ever, finely performed! I wonder how unusual such a 'real-estate situation' might be in late-Victorian London? But Bernard Capes must have known what he was doing. The mention of "dynamiters" reminds me of the astonishing More New Arabian Nights: The Dynamiter (1885) by R.L. and F. Stevenson.
Thanks for sharing, Simon. 😊
My dear Simon in a period of ongoing difficulties which I’ve mentioned it is a joy to see a new performance by you to try to sleep to xxx❤❤
Enjoyed them immensely.
We love you Simon!
Thanks for yet another good story. This one seemed especially well-crafted.
I absolutely adore your channel very well done, sir!
Dearest Simon, can’t believe my good fortune in being able to hear your wonderful voice again after such a long time. TH-cam has been unkind to me for several months now, telling me I must “update” my information to remain in good standing. Unfortunately, my dear deceased brother took the required info with him --wherever he now is. Don’t know if TH-cam has taken me back into its fold permanently or if this a one-time fluke. Just know that the gang and I are still huge fans and are listening whenever the fickle fates allow. Also, someone in Jamaica snitched my bank account information and, consequently, I am waiting for a new debit card in the mail so I can once again be a member of Bitesized Audios. (Simon The Lesser” sends warmest regards.) 🙀
Oh dear, as you know I've found YT can be a little capricious at times. I hope you've been able to get it all sorted. Just to let you know, if they stop you listening again, you can always find me on Bandcamp (bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com) and listen there! All best wishes
Atmosphere is excellent in this tale *THX Simon*
Simon, I wish you'd do the occasional poem. My favourite is The Highwayman by Alfred Noye, and I can't find a good recording of it.
Another great one Simon.
Well, Simon, that was another fine reading of a good ghost story. With a bit of a bite at the end, too.
Thank you again for these wonderful stories.
Thank you!
Thank you so much, I am a huge fan of ghost stories
Extraordinary enjoyably story! The End is Astonishing!
Thank you for narrating clasd
This one has a bit of juicy plot to it I quite enjoyed it!
Thank you for the nice story!
Gripping story, loved it!
Thank you 👍
I love your voice. It’s perfect for narrating books. I did imagine you to be a lot older though lol
Brilliant, thank you
Great ghost story. It could have been a little more elaborated at the end. But the scenario and mood was nicely done. I have no reason why but your British accent makes for the perfect narration.
Omg your voice is always in my dreams😘
😘😘😘
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
"My name is Enigo Montoya...you libeled my father..."
No audio?
Sorry to hear that, TH-cam has been behaving very oddly for me today, I've had to upload this several times. It appears to be working now according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
Thank you for all the wonderful uploads. Your voice just seems to suit the genres so well.
I must admit I'm usually pretty good at following the stories... BUT...im having a bit of a brain block regarding this one. I just can't get what Geffens past/father had to do with him being drawn to the house and what his father had to do with the dynamiters. Also why Geffen said Aitchinson had 'libelled' his father.
Could someone please enlighten me.Thanks
Thanks for your comments Vince. To answer your question [Spoiler alert for anyone who's not listened yet!]... His father is only connected with the dynamiters inasmuch as he spent one night as a lodger in a house where one of the dynamiters also lived, and that night the house blew up and Gethin's father was killed, along with the landlord and landlady. However, because he was only a chance lodger, nobody knew who he was so his body was never identified, and his family never knew what happened to him, he just disappeared off the face of the earth.
When Gethin sees the sign advertising rooms to let, his friend is spooked because he can't see the sign, in fact to him the house appears bomb-wrecked and derelict, so he runs away. It seems that for a few hours Gethin is re-enacting the events of 15 years earlier, seeing them from the perspective of his father, up to the moment the bomb goes off, when he is returned to the present and wakes up in the derelict house.
Gethin was offended because his friend had earlier implied that Gethin's father disappeared all those years ago because he ran away with another woman, abandoning his wife and son. It's clear that a lot of people thought this. But now he knows the truth of what happened to his father he's in a position to tell his friend that his accusation wasn't true.
I hope that makes sense?
Ah yes it all becomes clear now.
Yes of course his father was the original tenant thats why the landlady called his name.
The line where aitkinson says he didn't see what Geffin saw now makes sense too.
Thanks for the explanation, l can now sleep a bit easier 😆
I like these
Maybe I’ll forget about the protocols of learned elders of Zion for a while?
Maybe not
Maybe I need a Holy Ghost story?
Well I’ll start here
Edwardian homes are most excellent too.
Thanks Simon
You can forget about them but they won't forget about you. I didn't get it: what happened? How was his father libeled?
@@cassandraseven3478 the protocols?
They aren’t of The Father
Not mine anyhow
It will take the Holy Ghost to to escape their agenda
These Ghost stories help learn how to be intuitive and open minded to the concept of Ghosts , spirits and knowledge beyond the material world. I think all the above will be required to break free from the objectives of the protocols- whosoever is behind them - they are The Plan, for world government.
Not world heritage nor well being.
I think in the story presented here the man had a dream about a past event - in a type of replay.
I can accept this as precognitive evidence for the past events effect so many lives and change the time line - parallel realms branch off and are graphed back in
I think the Eisenhower killing fields of Rhine River valley showed a more than necessary brutality by allied forces- beyond what was needed to win a material world war.
I think it was murder of the real covenant people- real tribe of Benjamin.
A type of civil war in the spirit between Judah and Israel - the real vs the Canaanite Edomites
It’s very deep and I don’t expect anyone to accept it without deep knowledge and research .
When Christ was crucified it’s said that ghosts walked among the living.
The Bible holds the key to our creation and dna .
Many are willing to do horrible things for its power
That power being legitimate legal authority and jurisdiction to coin currency and declare war.
Now , I hear the vault of heaven is like a combination lock and stars are like the tumblers within it.
Each has a specific job and motion.
What is open to one is closed to another.
The missing 411 series is a good example.
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@@cassandraseven3478 insinuating he committed suicide, was my guess.
@@consuelaofthenorth4768 Thanks, maybe I'll listen to the whole thing again sometime.
Umbrellas like antediluvian bats!💚
All I see on the screen is NO STREAM and tap to retry. Tried a few times but nothing happens. 😢 Other contributor’s stuff is working so not sure what’s happened with yours.
Sorry to hear that, it seems very strange things are happening on TH-cam today, I've encountered problems uploading this one. It appears to be working at my end now. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
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No stream it says??
Sorry to hear that, TH-cam has been behaving very oddly for me today, I've had to upload this one several times. It appears to be working now according to other listeners. Sometimes it seems to take a while for the processing to finish. If it doesn't sort itself out in the next few hours, please let me know and I'll try reuploading
@@BitesizedAudio so sorry, have finally listened today, thank you so much 💖
Pants!
🤔 It's almost as if the author is struggling with the dialog, and actually invents a kind of apology by mentioning their awkwardness. Somethin rings out of tune in this story (to me) , but it is not Simon's reading! 😀👍
Superb stories and narration 11 out of ten
I don’t think he deserted him “so basely”, Gethin was mocking him and thought he was nuts. Gethin’s a bit of an unlikable prick, and his pops was daft as hell.
Thanks Simon, loved the story, as ALWAYS!
That was a good one. And I like how you have gained in confidence and are owning your work at the end so there will no potential worrying TH-cam confusion in the future. All of us who enjoy his stories should take the time to support Simon and at least buy him a coffee in appreciation.
Thanks for sharing your talents and creativity Simon!
Much appreciated, thank you so much Marilyn
A wonderfully atmospheric story - I could just imagine the dark, dripping November streets. I was on the edge of my seat (metaphorically - I was actually grating carrots) to find out what was going to happen. Thank you so much for introducing us to this hitherto unknown gem, Simon.
Wow! great story and a actor’s dream of a reading. your realizations of each character were so vivd from the little mousy guy to the bobby (that’s what a policeman was called - right?)
i felt like i’d been to the theatre, scenery and all - especially the fog and smoke from the explosion. thanks much. have a great day :) 🌷🌱
Thanks Alexa. Yes, "Bobby" is one of the traditional names for a policeman in the UK... named after Sir Robert Peel, the 19th century Home Secretary, and later prime minister, who founded the Metropolitan Police.
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You really own these stories, cher Simon. Your star quality shines every time. ❤
Weeeeeeee!! This is wonderful!
Cheers, Simon, this will be incredibly brilliant for turning in early on a Friday night and so....here we are!🌃🌌🌃
The audio works fine on my end. Thanks for the new story!
That's a relief! Thanks for letting me know Kitty
Hello Simon my dad died it was the first death in my family and I haven’t been keeping up with everything and tons of over subscribing, but I looked at your channel and found this and I’m very grateful that I did, thank you thank you thank you! Blessings!!
Dear Maria, I'm so sorry to hear that. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. Best wishes, Simon
I really enjoy Victorian and Edwardian ghost/ mystery stories and listening to your narration of these timeless classics is a great pleasure.
Thanks very much Sir
Thanks so much Simon I thoroughly enjoy all your work and listen to your stories Sunday mornings when I spend 'alone' time at the sea. Regards from Cape Town
Thanks so much, my sound is working great!
I appreciate and value the work you put into your productions. Thank you.
What a treat to see a new story from Simon! 👏👏❤️
No more pleasant a break than one of your stories after a couple of long days doing the end of season yard work. I really liked this one, and enjoyed the parting shot of Mr. Geffen especially. It always amazes me that the voices are so individual, you really are so good.
Thank you for another superb performance, Simon. I always look forward to hearing these stories. Peace and blessings.
You are a legend, and really needed by some of us… Thank you SO MUCH ❤
Well that was fun. Many thanks
Not to be redundant, however, awesomeness!! I am, NY Toms very British future wife, Veteran, Middle East & Continent of Africa God keep & continue to save the Ukraine
Listening to any of your narrations is like a warm cuppa on a cold rainy day. Thanks so very much for your efforts.
Brilliantly read, carry on the good work Simon 👌
I loved it another funny one made me laugh .love your work. Always takes me right into the story. Like I was right there .ty so much .
Could anyone explain why the main character accuses the other guy, saying "You libeled my father"? Is he referring to the "They disappear sometimes" suggestion and the implication that there had been some nasty business going on?
Yes, I think that's what he's referring to, the implication made by his friend that his missing father had gone off with another woman. Although I think he should really have said "you slandered my father" to be more accurate!
Thank you, we have problems in the UK,listening to you has helped me to forget it all.So glad I found your channel!❤
Thank you. Can't listen this minute but I am always anticipating the treats you provide.
Thank you, Simon, for what you are doing. I enjoy your presentation and look forward to each one. Cheers from Texas. 🍷👻🤠
Just Great !
A beauty of a "comical" ghost story in the most fluant and eloquent English ,is just a delight ! ...
Mr Stanhope is op notch" as per usual !
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This was the first Bitesize that I ever listened to. Happy to come across it again this morning. ❤
Must have corrected itself. All is fine on my end Simon.
Glad to know that! Not sure what's going on, it seems several people have had problems, but I hope it's sorted out now. It appears OK from my end (having checked on a couple of different devices)