"Night of the Nuckelavee" by Ian Gordon

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for your kind words below, folks! *Beware of spoilers if you're venturing into the comments section...*

[@AcornElectron]

Damned TH-cam not letting you pin this so no one see spoilers. GDY algorithm!

[@thefisherking78]

People have to be *told* this?
As we say in Alabama:
_Bless their hearts_ ....

[@zachofthebattery2864]

I to have a border collie, so this story is the best

[@Wombats555]

Dear Mr & Ms Babble I was looking for The Temple of Memory and that one about the people in the mansion...is it possible to put an Ian Gordon playlist together under Authors, please? I've gone looking for those a few times now cannot find the buggers :)

[@HorrorBabble]

@@Wombats555 They're all in the originals playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLeNNKRLWxwoM5ln91QajdA--HZgo4Z1IZ.html Cheers!

[@andreac5724]

Great story! Thanks for keeping the dog alive.

[@thomaskirkpatrick9494]

I thought the same 🤣

[@SchleimKeim77]

I'm so glad the dog is alright. A great tale as always!

[@cobrachicken07]

What a trip the nuckelavee is for the wandering person, the shepherd, and the farmer. No one is safe from the roar of the wild!

[@steveharrison76]

This is why every bothy should come equipped with a minimum of two standard-issue claymores.
A grand tale. Bravo!

[@LegendofLaw]

I love the part about his dog having his own cup and being the boss. Put a smile on my face. Can you read more by this author?

[@maxscherzer9521]

Safe to say the answer this one is a YES.

[@marilynhands1859]

He is the author 😊

[@mattshuey1]

I'm thinking this author has a bright future ahead of them.

[@LegendofLaw]

@@marilynhands1859 lol...I didn't even realize that. He's definitely up there with the other classical writers.

[@williamfawkes8379]

I love your comment.

[@lzeph]

"A dusting of the dubious; a smattering of the supernatural."
Stunningly superb.

[@Set666Abominae]

You know *exactly* what you were doing when having the climax of the story relate to the good boy. You got us all, hook line and sinker.
Violently slaughter and disembowl as many human characters as you like, doesn’t bother me, but so long as the good boy lives.

[@KenzieSFT]

There's an old werewolf movie that does that trick. The werewolf even throws the golden retriever out a window and you assume he's killed or injured. Then a few moments later he's in the doorway, pissed off. The last 10 minutes of the movie is the werewolf desperately trying to escape from the dog.

[@rneustel388]

Wholeheartedly agree with this comment!

[@NUCKELAVEE70]

Washed up on the shore? I was just chillin watching the waves. This story was blown way out of porportion.

[@Eris123451]

I'm afraid that's the highlands for you.

[@Elora-vd9vq]

Oh I love the Nuckelavee legend! It's also one of my favorite monsters to draw!

[@Red13teen]

Well I'm a Shetland isle native Ian and you did your self and our folk tales justice with this one I loved it but it sounded more like a visit by a Kelpie to me but after all there are so many different things that haule up and out of the sea in these parts😃.... tryly a great tale

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Red (nice FF7 reference, there)! I wanted to create something 'new' rather than just rely solely on existing legends... but the Nuckelavee is a damn good one.

[@Red13teen]

@@HorrorBabble Hey top marks for gettin the reference Ian I'm impressed!😃... but seriously ur originals are always compelling and different hugely entertaining aswell perfectly crafted to be read aloud also I think ..ur a super talented writer and I just really enjoyed your setting and characterization it felt very local for me and yeah just a great twist on folk horror

[@AcornElectron]

‘Something in the boyish slang of my evidently stricken companion unleashed my faculties. I formed and shouted a resolution,
“Keep up the good work Jen & Ian and, as always, stay safe!” ‘

[@mattshuey1]

My heart skipped a beat when I read Nuckelavee. Oh goodness Ian you are spoiling us with some of the best underserved mythology.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Thanks! I loved everything about this one: the setting, the art, the dog's name, the monster, the atmosphere and descriptions. Great story, Ian. Keep up the great work.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you, ECK!

[@Boogie_the_cat]

@@HorrorBabble Just keep writing, that's all the thanks I need. Wait... keep narrating as well. That's all I need. ; )

[@toxicmelon6836]

@@Boogie_the_cat @HorrorBabble I second this motion.

[@robbabcock_]

What a wonderful tale! Thanks!🧙🔥🙌

[@ViktoriousDead]

Just recently lost my border collie I gave to my wife as a present to keep her company before a deployment. Great dog, great hand to have on the farm here in TN when I got out of the military.
RIP Trout, you’ll be missed
Great story as always Ian, you’re simply the best

[@HorrorBabble]

We'll raise a glass to Trout!

[@Puppies2003b3eleyy]

Greetings from Morgan County. Winchester here will let out an extra howl for Trout tonight.

[@ViktoriousDead]

@@Puppies2003b3eleyy I’ve got family in Morgan county, not too far from me.
Thanks much

[@johnmcdonald6742]

Took me a month of listening to this channel to realize that some of these stories were written by the narrator himself. Now that, my friend, is how to sell a story.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you!

[@merlapittman5034]

Excellent story and I love the way the protagonist talks about his dog! More stories like this would be very welcome. Thanks for uploading it!

[@annnovy4537]

Loved that story and the little dog. You are a master storyteller, Ian. Thank you, thank you……….

[@HorrorBabble]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Eris123451]

“On the third morning of the wanderers’ stay in Ulthar, Menes could not find his kitten; and as he sobbed aloud in the market-place certain villagers told him of the old man and his wife, and of sounds heard in the night. And when he heard these things his sobbing gave place to meditation, and finally to prayer.”
So as a freshening wind springs up from the East and blows the rain away and the stars come out one by one, pop, pop, pop, pop they go; we wish everyone a bright and happy evening take care and for those of you for whom it isn’t already far too late, stay sane.

[@feralbluee]

love the last line - oh, so true. but don’t all of us get a touch of insanity on our way through? some get lost, some go on in peace, but no longer childlike, and some of us still wander in and out, in and out. . . 🌷🌱

[@RAKGraphicsTV]

Your original offerings blend seamlessly with the great authors from the past that you champion! Well done!!!

[@thefisherking78]

Never meeting the man character, but only being given clues to how monstrous and undescribable it is by comparison to what you thought was the main character, is the most Lovecraftian thing _ever_

[@pamgranger7052]

Thank you. Thank you 😊 enjoying the story very much 😊 😀

[@Wombats555]

Brilliant!
Hope we get a sequel sometime.
The Io Mythos.

[@phoenixjames6126]

Another absolutely splendid tale. Bravo!!

[@ajaxthegreatest2191]

I love this story. This should be a movie.

[@carolrios9216]

Ian, I am a fan of all of your stories (especially the Christmas ones), but this one, with such a good boy, is a new favorite!

[@XadrumLtd]

Fantastic story, well done all! Hi all. Loved the music to. Put me in mind of Color out of Space. 😨

[@daviddrift7663]

Another quality story, read with gravitas. Well done.

[@taterpussy3825]

Another original! Ian's stories are some of my favorites.

[@Bbergster]

Damn straight , TP. Favorites? I’m drawn to “the mound”

[@ssshhhjjj192]

Your username is one of my favorites. Have you thought about something like... Ummm... I don't know "lobster pussy"? Or what about "greeny beany pussy"?

[@mauricedavis2160]

Bravo Mr. Gordon, bravo 👏!!!🙏👍📖👻

[@dr.darkely7289]

Got chills when I heard, " by Ian Gordon."

[@ManSeekingMeaning]

Well done Ian. Without hyperbole, one of the best short tales I’ve heard. I feel as though your talent grows more and more with each passing year, not just as a narrator but as an author. Your writing, despite the often macabre or even haunting content, is often suffused with an unspeakable warmth. In its characters and their wholesome self awareness or humble bravery, or in the descriptions and prose or period accuracy. It’s all so inviting and soothing and best of all transportive.
I loved this story last night, listening on headphones as we put our daughter to sleep, bathed in darkness. I hope to hear more of your works soon.
And once more, huge props to the illustrator. Wonderful artwork.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you -- feedback like this means a lot. All the best to the three of you.

[@williamfawkes8379]

Well done, a well formed and considered comment, that I will gladly echo, as it takes some effort write a nice bit like this too, and I'll just piggyback on yours this time. 👍

[@svenhasselfrisian9274]

Good work, man! I hope that your original stories will get the recognition they deserve one day.

[@walterfechter8080]

Had it been my bully ("Bloke") he would have let out with a few husky barks and turned tail! Many thanks, Ian Gordon, for this original story! It made me think twice about digging for clams! Keep up the brilliant work, Ian! Maybe, sometime in the future; you could do a reading of "The Sea Raiders" by H.G. Wells.

[@bearbenton5945]

Hey, Ian. I found your channel through your "Isle of Seacliffe" and have been absolutely HOOKED on anything lovecraftian you put out. Please feature more stories on cold, dreary, isolated foggy seaside places. They are sooo good.

[@HorrorBabble]

Awesome! And I'm sure we will...

[@blixten2928]

The three-footed jelly-horror! What fun. And with your own, very personal touches, the details and observations that make the story moving and real. THank you!!

[@Pattilapeep]

This was just marvelous. I hung on every world. It was just super. You are the best.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

This is a neat story. The ending cracks me up. Great job! Thanks!

[@peapod4962]

Absolutely Phenomenal 💯%!!
Love that the protagonist named his animals. my girls are Charolet's,Cinnamon(ducks)🦆 and Mr.Peeps (the drake) And of course the roster🐓 and the hens 🐔all have names as well,however,there's far too many to name though...
Thank you for the tale🐎

[@shirleypearl2166]

Such good writing I was there great stuff thank u 💜🙏💜🙏

[@timfreckman7801]

Thanks for another excellent presentation. Gotta Love a story in which the good boy wins!

[@rmooreg]

All the comments previous to mine say all there is to say. Nothing I can add except carry on, Sir and thank you for letting us all experience the Babble.

[@johnnikyecole9114]

I was so freaking happy this ended in this way. Keep up the amazing work Ian I get lost in this channel for weeks at a time.

[@scoutrifle6827]

Ian, while I love everything you put out on this channel, I have to admit that your originals are always favorites. Your ability to create compelling scenes, believable characters and genuinely creepy stories is really first-rate. Thank you.

[@Eris123451]

Whilst they're not necessarily my favorites they've got better and better and they increasingly stand up well to the other stuff and that's a pretty high bar.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you, Scout!

[@Drifter2025]

Io is such an amazing character build, reminds me of Koontz's Dragon Tears.

[@geargrinder7714]

Well done sir. Many thanks for this piece of art

[@markvickers2607]

Fabulous story, Ian. Brilliantly written. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thankyou 😁👍

[@HorrorBabble]

Cheers, sir!

[@critictactic7090]

Ian, this is simply brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@angelaverbowski995]

#52-✅👍🏻 listening while walking.. can't look at the illustration. But👌👀🧐🎯🌹🌹🌹

[@loganlogon3720]

😄You've done it again Ian, these originals are really top notch! Thank you so much for the thrilling tale and to you Vishnu for the amazing illustration!🤩

[@brendaevans2203]

What? You didn't follow up with what the Nucklavie actually is?!? I'd have been all over that old man! I'm left with such an emptiness. A puzzle with no solution!
Otherwise, great story!

[@bobbymarcum772]

Ian, I am at timestamp 28:49. I paused the Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck I have in my imagination, for though the tale is already one of my favorites and a good indicator of your uninterrupted diligence and increasing maturity as a writer....YOU CANNOT HAVE THE GOOD BOI KILT OFF !!!! I REPEAT, THE GOOD BOI MUST NOT BE SO CRUELLY SWEPT FROM THE MORTAL COIL OF TAIL WAGGINGS, TONGUE LICKINGS, AND...you understand.b I'm enjoying this muchly. 😁

[@Eris123451]

There was never the remotest possibility, be honest.

[@bobbymarcum772]

@@Eris123451 it would be *too* horrible

[@Eris123451]

@@bobbymarcum772 Well this is Horror-babble, it's probably in the name ?

[@bobbymarcum772]

@@Eris123451 yes I know but the poor boi..it'd be too much to bear in this world. Interdimensional, invisible creatures tearing men apart in broad daylight I can handle, but giant clams eating good bois I cannot

[@nitayrafowicz5934]

Simply fantastic.

[@paulcateiii]

really good story Ian - thanks for sharing it with us

[@SueCooke]

Thank goodness Ioh survived. Don't like stories when the dog/cat gets consumed! Fantastic & very thought provoking story Ian, thank you. I think?.......

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Ian's stories always have that homely and nostalgic undertone. It is refreshing among horror stories.

[@b_ks]

Bravo! A well told tale!

[@grahamturner1290]

Outstanding! 👍

[@ProjectTenva]

I really enjoyed the twist in this tale. Really well written and narrated as always. You have a great talent for evoking a sense of place in your stories!

[@pbr-streetgang]

Much awesome.👍🏼👍🏼

[@caragarcia2307]

I had a good boy. He was 13 pounds. He wasn't brave either. He hid under the covers when the coyotes yipped. I only saw one once here and another running from dogs at a park. They avoid being seen but I sometimes hear them.

[@DickGallo-dk7wi]

Great ending! 😆👍
My dogs think tea is disgusting, but find a dirty puddle most scrumptious. Dogs. Go figure.

[@deancharlwood1817]

Well written loved it

[@yogsothoth9281]

Anyone else recall the Nuckelavee song from A Bard's Tale? Such a great and hilarious game.

[@endreverland811]

Of your own work, this has to be my favorite. Incredible work Ian! Your reading is superb as always, but your writing has become superb as well. Thank you kindly for sharing :D

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you!

[@dirkbruere]

Can't stop seeing the title as "Night of the Knuckleheads"

[@michel9107]

Great story!

[@nancynickerson4341]

A great story, Ian. Thank you!

[@twt2718]

I’m soooo sorry I forget to like some videos🙏. The work put into these stories amazes me, and I quickly forget about all else. Your channel has replaced my tv!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for coming back!

[@thesagepilgrim4441]

Orkney rising, indeed
Loved it

[@MrDozerdee]

Very well done. Bravo.

[@5tsumi13]

great great story!!!

[@asceticblur]

So glad I found you guys and that you're preserving these wonderful and wild stories. I fall asleep to a story basically every night now. Ian is amazing and I'm going to Patreon.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for listening!

[@joedent3323]

That was good. Well done Ian. You are a great story-teller; and the stories you now pen are done equally well.
I look forward to more.
I think a monster-heatwave story would be fitting, to mark this, the most horrible of English days we've known since... last year 😢 "The Weather Out-of-Place".
Cheers Ian
"LiL'JpD."

[@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26]

Cannot Wait Ian Bordon HorrorBabble El Seniour Todopoderoso. !!!!!!!

[@cynthiapate9138]

Thank you for a wonderful story. I had the pleasure to visit the Orkneys a few years ago. You describe the isolation and beauty so well.

[@adamberkshire6648]

Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Think I'll save this for later when I turn the light out.

[@RH-mk7uq]

Love this!! Thank you Ian.

[@qmarrq]

Being that we're in the States, our farm dogs are coffee drinkers. However, giving them their own cups , especially ones that indicated boss status, could lead to nothing short of a doggie uprising.

[@lynnbell6353]

Great job, Ian! A very action-packed story! Like many others who’ve commented here, I was greatly relieved that the dog and the other animals were safe. But now I really must ask you to please do something to calm down this annoying hurricane that seems to have been named after you! My daughter has friends from the UK who went to Disney World on a long-awaited vacation, and now they can’t even leave! The storm is supposed to move on up towards Atlanta, where my daughter and I live. So some weather control would truly be appreciated! (Only kidding, of course! I know you’re probably not a wizard, though perhaps I could be wrong?!) Anyway, thanks once again for a fantastic tale! I’m greatly looking forward to more!!😬❤

[@lyndaakhtar3272]

Really enjoyed this - well done, Ian, and thank you

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks, Lynda!

[@rneustel388]

There’s few things I love more than a story about a good dog!!

[@toxicmelon6836]

Jolly good show as ever Ian. You sure are a natural at bringing life to the unnatural! As per usual, I look forward to the next video and hope you two are doing well during this uncomfortable heatwave

[@danielrines2265]

Feels like I've been waiting ages for a new original!

[@jeffashley5512]

I'm ready!!! Got some new tobacco from the Old Ones line called Innsmouth for my pipe. Let's Go!!!💀

[@soulreaver1983]

Outstanding as always many thanks Ian 😎👍

[@stephaniestevenson6335]

Outstanding original story. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Creepy, scary and funny! Thank you Ian.

[@GuppyCzar]

This might be your best work! Fantastic tale, captivating characters. Well done!

[@Eris123451]

Not bad at all, we really enjoyed this one.
The new stuff is getting better and better.

[@andersdroid]

Hi Ian! You’ve out done yourself! What a talented guy you are. A word of warning tho... caffeine can be deadly for dogs. Keep the Boss mug for him but skip the tea.
What a tale man. You really had me going. I’ve sent this to a bunch of appreciative folks for them to enjoy. Thanks

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! As for the tea-drinking dog thing, that's a reference to my mother and her dog... She's terrible!

[@stonewulf2755]

Your writing has taken another several steps forward again, it gets better with each thing you've out. Hope you're enjoying writing as much as I am listening, thanks.

[@transamfirebird1]

Nice one 👍

[@MachineSpirit101]

Excellent story, Mr. Gordon. Was genuinely concerned for Io 😅

[@sarge4455]

This was intense and I loved it

[@0therun1t21]

Based on his previous works I know this is gonna be good! Amazing artwork too, here we go, whooo!
That did not disappoint! It could have come straight out of Weird Tales.

[@PhlashRockinmann]

This is my first time hearing this particular tale, and it is captivating. Celtic lore has long fascinated me, possibly in part due to my ancestry, and I hope more such spooky material will be forthcoming.
I wonder whether the horrible apparition in "Lovely Molly", or the demoniac being in "Horsehead" [ameritricious trainwreck of a movie in my opinion] are Nuckelavee inspired.

[@rayswoop4947]

These are the kind of stories I live for, guess it's the Scottish blood in me😁 more like these please!

[@martywood8543]

Good job, Ian. Well written and attention-grabbing story.

[@bertramgunn]

Have been waiting ✋️

[@audreym2082]

Love it!