"The Dweller in the Gulf" by Clark Ashton Smith / Horror Meets Sci-Fi

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  • When Horror Meets Science Fiction
    Episode 1: The Dweller in the Gulf
    Penned by American writer, Clark Ashton Smith, The Dweller in the Gulf tells of three earthmen exploring a mysterious cave system on Mars.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:43 - The Dweller in the Gulf
    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Production by Ian Gordon
    Intro music: "Above the Blue Smoke"
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  • @johnoliva5153
    @johnoliva5153 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is the reason I don't go poking into caves on Mars.Well done.

    • @user-nx6lv8uy4s
      @user-nx6lv8uy4s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What? You can go to Mars? Wtf dude?

    • @VelvetMetrolink
      @VelvetMetrolink ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@user-nx6lv8uy4s Of course you can. It's on Dundee Road, in Slough.

  • @jamiecameron7615
    @jamiecameron7615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm so excited for this series, I absolutely love Sci-Fi Horror as a genre and to kick it of with Clark Ashton Smith is simply amazing. "All human thought, all science, all religion, is the holding of a candle to the night of the universe".

  • @danbreeden1801
    @danbreeden1801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tales in the golden age of pulp science fiction and fantasy

  • @Tazirai
    @Tazirai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love revisiting old readings.

  • @winterhaydn5640
    @winterhaydn5640 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This is a Librivox recording... All Librivox recordings are in the -- AHHHHHh! AHHHHHHH! PUT THE KNIFE DOWN! AhHHHHHHHH! -- "Ahem. Welcome to HorrorBabble. Today I will be reading Death of a Narrator. By Yours Truly."

    • @pigwillnot8281
      @pigwillnot8281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ha ha ha good one !!

    • @kathyorourke9273
      @kathyorourke9273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brings back memories, memories of some of the best and the worst narration. But I got to hear some of my favorite books.

    • @greatpower6063
      @greatpower6063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The librivox recording lady and cthulhu had a baby and it was horrorbabble xD

  • @joshuazane3210
    @joshuazane3210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Always a treat to hear you cover some C.A.S. 😃

  • @Akiroslice
    @Akiroslice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nice subtle cave echo Ian. You are a true artist. I am sorry for your monetary woes, and will always listen to your sterling performances when you post them.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much appreciated Quin - thank you! Ian

  • @Kaloi5150
    @Kaloi5150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "I'm beginning to feel creepy" lol I Love it!!

  • @joz6683
    @joz6683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a lover of hard science fiction. I had never heard of ACS. Now I have listen to 3 stories in a row. A new guilty pleasure. Love the stories set on Mars, Venus and the other planets of a solar system that alas never existed outside of fiction. Maybe that for the best given the horrors that await the unexpected earthmen... Thanks for these stories of science fiction/horror set in the future/past. I have subscribed and set the reminder for all notifications... Thanks once again.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome aboard! :)

    • @VelvetMetrolink
      @VelvetMetrolink ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never feel guilty about pleasure.

    • @sub-jec-tiv
      @sub-jec-tiv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VelvetMetrolinkunless you’re Hannibal Lecter, of course.

  • @giginovak8027
    @giginovak8027 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just wanted to let you know that you have ruined me for any other narrators, the only exception being the guy who read the discworld series, I wish to hear only you. And to top it off you are an incredible writer as well! You deserve way more subs, and you should seriously consider a career in narration. Thank you for all of your time and efforts. You are just awesome.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for the kind words gigi! It's always good to hear from you. As long as I'm in the game I'll do my best! Thanks again, Ian.

    • @ryleeguy2763
      @ryleeguy2763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same sentiments exactly. Best narration channel ever.

  • @edvfya9922
    @edvfya9922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like the intro song. Well done Ian!

  • @Julian-bq9qv
    @Julian-bq9qv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent narration for a good story/ Clark Ashton Smith was doing a very good job of continuing and expanding Lovecrafts's dark horrors - in this case, if ONLY the explorers had known of Gibbs' Ninth Rule - Never Go Anywhere Without a Knife!

  • @AnAmericanComposer
    @AnAmericanComposer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Oh yes, this will be excellent for driving to. And it's so topical given the recent discovery of organic matter on Mars!

  • @pigwillnot8281
    @pigwillnot8281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    HORROR BABBLE reads the most obscure old school stories i always heard about (and many i never heard of) but never got around to read. thanx for your cultured plethora of stories. your helping me to become a proper learned horror aficionado !! PS and especially for helping satisfy my HOWARD PHILLIPS addiction !!!!!

  • @HorrorBabble
    @HorrorBabble  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When Horror Meets Science Fiction
    Episode 1: The Dweller in the Gulf
    Penned by American writer, Clark Ashton Smith, The Dweller in the Gulf tells of three earthmen exploring a mysterious cave system on Mars.
    Chapters:
    00:43 - The Dweller in the Gulf
    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Production by Ian Gordon
    Intro music: "Above the Blue Smoke"
    iangordon.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-monochrome
    Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon:
    horrorbabble.bandcamp.com
    www.patreon.com/horrorbabble
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  • @derekrawls4518
    @derekrawls4518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    More Clark Aston smith awsome!

  • @SVCleary1980
    @SVCleary1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been looking forward to this week since the poll was announced. Terrific as always!!

  • @donaldmccleary9015
    @donaldmccleary9015 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    16:48 "Lord, what a ghastly crew!"
    Awesome story and narration! CAS never ceases to amaze me. His stories of Mars are very interesting. I believe he uses the same races, animals, and species in his works, correct?
    Talk about terror......

  • @justincase9282
    @justincase9282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was on the top of my recommended list. Listening to this on my drive home seems strangely fitting.

  • @Esotericgemini
    @Esotericgemini 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wholeness and balanced vibrations thanks for the upload

  • @richardvaldes3959
    @richardvaldes3959 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can listening to anything Ian reads

  • @Saheeb138
    @Saheeb138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You!!! For Science!!!

  • @Nanosuit37
    @Nanosuit37 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @jimmyshrimbe9361
    @jimmyshrimbe9361 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just what I was looking for! Heck yes!!

  • @chrisu7022
    @chrisu7022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was spectacular i never expected this. Love C.A.S.

  • @nvfury13
    @nvfury13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been quite a while sinceI read this...and it indicates I play a bit much Skyrim, as I kept picturing the cave-martians as Falmer.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now I can't see them as anything else! Thanks Nick. Ian

  • @mjrchapin
    @mjrchapin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These kinds of expeditions never end well. NEVER.

  • @camille-jeanhelou4444
    @camille-jeanhelou4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel

  • @echohoneybee7529
    @echohoneybee7529 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wanted to say that I recently found your channel and I listen to it in playlist form while I sleep and I have vivid dreams of the story lines. I am one of those weird people who enjoy obscure nightmares. Keep up the great content.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear from you - we especially love weird people. :) Ian

  • @myinfinity309
    @myinfinity309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I too absolutely love your voice Ian Gordon.

  • @MrsCaranAmy
    @MrsCaranAmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, yes. This does fit quite nicely into a truly science fiction horror story. The narration was superb. Right up my alley. Thank you.

  • @ericshipley8488
    @ericshipley8488 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The typewriter effect is classic, but I do dig that jazzier intro.

  • @AcornElectron
    @AcornElectron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m doing a Clark marathon today before England take on Italy this evening. Keep up the good work fella and stay safe

  • @SpaghettiGuyRevisited-xo3gy
    @SpaghettiGuyRevisited-xo3gy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My all time favorite. Been listening to it regularly since 2021

  • @laurelwells-georgia7124
    @laurelwells-georgia7124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome story, more please! 😍

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Laurel! Next episode Wednesday 20th at 1pm (est)!

  • @anonymousbosch9265
    @anonymousbosch9265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great service!

  • @jonathanwpressman
    @jonathanwpressman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This one creeps me out.

  • @bittybitty8233
    @bittybitty8233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Have I ever mentioned I love your voice ?? 🤓

  • @stevecausey545
    @stevecausey545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This story embedded me in a scrofulous nadir of catalepsy....lol
    Great narration!

  • @wesleysale1052
    @wesleysale1052 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A wonderful story, I will try to get $20 to you thru Patreon later tonight. Going to try and share it with however many folks show up at the Innsmouth Campfire tonight, on SecondLife.

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Wesley, that is incredibly generous of you. Enjoy the flames this evening! Ian

  • @itzybitzyspyder
    @itzybitzyspyder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was absolutely certain that this was about a man living in his Volkswagen Gulf...

  • @elric101
    @elric101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome narration as always bro. Please do Klarkash-Ton's Vaults of Yoh Vombis!

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I chuckle at the thought of Elon suffering this fate!😂🐙😁

  • @rayswoop4947
    @rayswoop4947 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey there Ian, master of the narrative; I can't wait till you hit up "The Man Whom The Trees Loved" you are just awesome!!! You were made for this, and if I may suggest another read that maybe you will come across one day for personal and maybe move you to narrate a story or two out of these cluster of great reads like these gems you've covered so far is "The Watcher By The Threshold" by a magnificent Scottish author by the name of John Buchan from which I happen to learn of the mysterious "Picts" of Scotland within the first story that I think you'd thoroughly enjoy my good man! Just thought I'd suggest it for you, for these stories of his greatly inspired me, anyway, God bless and keep you, and thank you! ☺

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks again Jesse - always good to hear from you! If you wouldn't mind sending your request via the website, that would be very helpful: www.horrorbabble.com/contact Much appreciated, sir! Ian

  • @faust13301
    @faust13301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Silent as the slumber of dead worlds.” How beautifully dreadful. CAS’s prose is nigh untouchable.

  • @pbr-streetgang
    @pbr-streetgang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love me some C.A.S.

  • @ryleeguy2763
    @ryleeguy2763 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like that movie The Devil Below totally ripped us off, especially the climax

  • @Kojoanna
    @Kojoanna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting story😊

  • @0therun1t21
    @0therun1t21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of that weird spider alien picture of Mars, it looks a lot like the chest burster from Alien.
    And glyptodons are extra weird too!

  • @Duchess_Van_Hoof
    @Duchess_Van_Hoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a Wortlorp!

  • @greatpower6063
    @greatpower6063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if every dark room you ever entered was under the watch of some unseen force, to ensnare you? The darkness, imperceptibly different from any normal preponderance of shadow to the naked human eye, falling silently under supernatural influence of some wicked master and becoming a yawning, darkened maw within whose confines you abide and which ultimately consumes you.

  • @Flood520
    @Flood520 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Horror/Sci-fi? Do I dare hope for "Who Goes There?"

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not in this series - but we will record it eventually! (public domain status permitting)

    • @willhuey4891
      @willhuey4891 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and its best known adaptation is the 1982 classic john carpenters the thing.

  • @Anthropomorphic
    @Anthropomorphic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder when it became common knowledge that other planets typically didn't have air or fauna?

  • @CFkatehudson
    @CFkatehudson ปีที่แล้ว

    i can watch the drivel offered by hollywood,play solataire or listen to pure gold tyvm for this third and superior option.

  • @Duchess_Van_Hoof
    @Duchess_Van_Hoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are on Mars again?

  • @gerry5134
    @gerry5134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They should have been wearing safety goggles ! 😊

  • @lordzaboem
    @lordzaboem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great horror story! It had me wondering if this story might perhaps be the origin of the word troglodyte. Would anyone like to take bets before I look up the etymology?

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Scott - I'd imagine it was a much older term, but I'm no expert! Ian

    • @lordzaboem
      @lordzaboem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You were correct. The word dates back at least to the late 15th Century.

    • @joshuaalach9431
      @joshuaalach9431 ปีที่แล้ว

      Troglodyte originates from an ancient Greek word for the North African Garamantes, who lived in caves (or were believed to) iirc

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this one, for some reason, i find i am totally unable ti finish when the horrible things take them to the ugly, ugly ‘god’. it makes one feel absolutely helpless and it makes me too anxious.
    let me know if they get away, which is wholely impossible.

  • @brandonw3499
    @brandonw3499 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any ideas why the creature wanted the eyes?

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No... not knowing makes it all the more disturbing...!

    • @pharaohanakaris
      @pharaohanakaris 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my take is that it gives them the choice of either blindly running, endlessly lost, guaranteed to die...... or to stay and be shepherded as they were, to be provided for and enslaved for the rest of their lives.
      truly that last sentence is one of the most horrifying images i've experienced in fiction

  • @AL4LVE79
    @AL4LVE79 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The Dweller in the Gulf" by Clark Ashton Smith 1/7 . where are 2-7 ??? :(

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Frank! The 1/7 denotes that the story is episode 1 in the *Horror Meets Sci-Fi* series.

  • @Turtles21
    @Turtles21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yuo*

  • @jamesmc04
    @jamesmc04 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not for the squeamish, this one.

  • @kenneth83DK
    @kenneth83DK 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's try something other then H.P lovecraft, title sounds promising.

  • @bittybitty8233
    @bittybitty8233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where's MY heart ? What,....you don't like compliments on your voice....? 😟

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry KB - I missed some of the early comments on this post, as it was the same day we got the 'demonetisation' news...! I'll remedy it immediately!

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    so well read, - but, i think, not so good a story

  • @markgouthro7375
    @markgouthro7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that was terrible. An endless stream of adjectives and adverbs drowning the mind in nonsensical nonsense.