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@@gp-js2ss They're great, I love 'em! But they're not the only ones that are great. Check out Nature's Temper, or Bitesized Audio. They're great as well🌺
I listen to a few different narrators. Like mentioned Natures Temper is great as is Creeps McPasta, Mr. Creeps, Clancy, Dr. Creepen, Dark Somnium, CGS, CTFDN's Jason Hill, the list is long but HB has their own very unique style. U have to use your imagination more at HB. Like movies a lot of stories nowadays leave little to the imagination spelling out every gory detail every step of the way. Sometimes I like to fill n the blanks myself and a lot of HB stories allow me to do just that. Classic horror done with loads of class.
Oh, I like this one. Thanks as always!! Edit: " nightmare fungus"!! That's like a dog whistle to lovecraft fans, along with "rotting gambrel roofs", "cyclopean masonry", "ancient" something or other.... The list goes on obviously, but you get my point lol
I never fail to enjoy the loveliness of a gibbous, fungoid moon--especially when I'm trying to re-bury a jade diadem with a blasphemous abnormality carved upon it. And I am doing that right now.
That shadow never would have fallen over Innsmouth' without the Esoteric Order of Dagon as a hub. These are good thoughts for simulating a vice on the head.
First off, thoroughly enjoyed this story and the reading. Having said that, I'm not sure this is a Cthulhu mythos story. Definitely weird fiction with a cosmic horror vibe, but I didn't really notice anything that connected it to the mythos. Maybe I'm missing something...
These productions are life-savers of quality (pictures, music, choice of literature,and above all reading) in a sea of poor quality half-ass stuff. THANK GOD they exist!!!
This stuff should be in the English Literature Canon. There's enough "I'm a victim," PC in there to make room for these works. No fun being an English prof anymore.
Not gonna lie, I am rather fond of the metaphysical musings in this story. Who knows how many of the lesser gods worshipped throughout human history were/are thus given substance/reality? Could that itself be the result of man being made in the image of God?
The anthropomorphic nature of our made up gods is an overt aspect of our collective conceit and vanity. A self obsessed race of pathological narcissists. 🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥
Is this what the Worm King in the Elder Scrolls is referencing? I feel like there's a couple 'Cults of the Worm' referenced in various games/ universes.
Thank you for reading this to me whilst I'm finishing off some gloves - a high-octane story about a scary compost heap and great inspiration for the particulars of what'll happen if my Call of Cthulhu players mess up badly enough to turn the entirety of southwest England over to Shub-Niggurath. Both appreciated!
The question arises: when will men stop behaving like earthworms? Even the active heroes just wanted to forget and fit in after the fight ... and after trying to understand. And so "the" worm keeps gnawing at the roots of human society. A very interesting story. Thank you.
Yeah, there's extremely little about them out there, there was one born in 1911 who died in 1964. But really surprising how little there is to find considering just how great this story is, it's really not far behind Lovecraft's The Colour Out Of Space in quality.
Great story and once again great work guys! I will need to give it a second listen before long, I tend to get distracted during "longer" stories. That might explain this next question, but anyways here goes: Was I the only one failing to see the Mythos element in this one? Except perhaps the whole worm thing which might allude to Ludvig Prinn?
I know and it didn't. Maybe as I said I need to give it a second listen.. but in my folly I simply failed to see how it fit in. My humblest apologies.. @@sigmasix3719
Who is Warren? Have you see on those old pop songs on RUclips when they say before or after (I forget) the video plays and in a cool man's voice "Killed by a poison!" - nice. "Warren is dead" is fine. One foot in, one foot out though compared to (in my most manly voice) : "KILLED BY A POISON!". Before (or after) every song "KILLED BY A POISON!"... epic. I have been trying to figure out why "Warren is dead" isn't quite the same... for me. I think it's because it makes sense, because Warren is the character in one or more of your great stories? I guess, it isn't as unhinged & it could be as a result of it kind of making sense. The guy saying "KILLED BY A POISON!" on every pop song makes absolutely no sense. edit. You know what. I'm just thinking out loud btw. I think Warren is dead suits this channel well and you don't come off as being particularly unhinged and it's good, my bad. edit. I always forget about context.
How about some Lovecraftian artifacts?
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Pocket Watches, Playing Cards, Enamel Pins ... even an Umbrella!
(The link above is an affiliate link)
The most shocking detail is the main character engaging in any kind of physical activities in a lovecraftian story 😄
If I didn't live way below the poverty line I would support a lot you guys consitantly produce good material
Just keep working brother we're with you
Same. Too broke to do anything
It will get better...you are not alone in your poverty these days.
things will always improve. Hopefully two years later, you're much more comfortable and safe in finances.
Poverty Squad!
I always say:
"You fool! Warren is dead."
In sync with Ian.
Hah! Glad I know I am not alone in that little idiosyncrasy!
After all these years Ian and Jen are still second to none. They are the standard setters for everyone else
I agree
Who else do you listen to. They are all i got. Haha.
@@gp-js2ss They're great, I love 'em!
But they're not the only ones that are great.
Check out Nature's Temper, or Bitesized Audio. They're great as well🌺
I listen to a few different narrators. Like mentioned Natures Temper is great as is Creeps McPasta, Mr. Creeps, Clancy, Dr. Creepen, Dark Somnium, CGS, CTFDN's Jason Hill, the list is long but HB has their own very unique style. U have to use your imagination more at HB. Like movies a lot of stories nowadays leave little to the imagination spelling out every gory detail every step of the way. Sometimes I like to fill n the blanks myself and a lot of HB stories allow me to do just that. Classic horror done with loads of class.
I love this stuff!!!! There are many great narrators as well as great stories!!!!
three-
hun-
dred
six-
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five
dead
trees
WORMING DOWN THE HOUSE
Oh, I like this one.
Thanks as always!!
Edit: " nightmare fungus"!! That's like a dog whistle to lovecraft fans, along with "rotting gambrel roofs", "cyclopean masonry", "ancient" something or other....
The list goes on obviously, but you get my point lol
Eons, Putrid, Mouldy, Iä!
Don't forget "antediluvian".
I never fail to enjoy the loveliness of a gibbous, fungoid moon--especially when I'm trying to re-bury a jade diadem with a blasphemous abnormality carved upon it. And I am doing that right now.
Non Euclidean
@@bobbymarcum772 My word, what could possibly go wrong ?
This suggests the idea of gods as tulpas, created by the belief of the faithful.
Sounds about right to me. This idea is explored really well in Neil Gaiman's book American Gods.. also made into a TV show
The idea of the tulpa scares me...opening a door to mental illness.
And are obliterated by disbelief. Just imagine how poorly Zeus looks these days.
@@earthcat Isn't it called 'groupthink' these days or am I confusing two different concepts ?
That shadow never would have fallen over Innsmouth' without the Esoteric Order of Dagon as a hub. These are good thoughts for simulating a vice on the head.
Characters: *Come up with a plan to burn the worms*
Me: *Sees that there’s 19 minutes left * This is will definitely end badly
Spoiled By the Format™
Hee Hee I do that too! aren't short stories great like that?!
I thought the Colour out of Space w/ Nic Cage was a good homage, but this definitely surpassed it.
How am I just finding this channel??? Tf??? I love this
Enjoy plumbing the depths of their content, there's a lot of good stuff here.
It's a gold mine
Isn’t this also the tittle of a an SCP
Yes. It was a really good story, as well.
@@j.stonehouse5004 I was just going to comment the same thing.
A long story, and one of my favorites.
I think if Lovecraft was alive today he would approve of the SCP universe.
@@reager90 I think he'd appreciate rpc more
Its the name of about a half dozen horror stories by various authors, mostly very Lovecraftian.
I'm late in, but I'm here!
Good wishes to you, all you love and followers Worldwide Xxx
Amazing person you welcome from new Zealand
Title lead me to believe this was a story about my sister's ex husband.
Lol the title reminds me of my ex husband as well.
🎶the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out,
The worms play pinochle
On your snout 🎶
Ah, yes, a minor Nurgle cult purged by the vigilant servants of the Emperor. They have a bright future in the Inquisition!
First off, thoroughly enjoyed this story and the reading. Having said that, I'm not sure this is a Cthulhu mythos story. Definitely weird fiction with a cosmic horror vibe, but I didn't really notice anything that connected it to the mythos. Maybe I'm missing something...
These productions are life-savers of quality (pictures, music, choice of literature,and above all reading) in a sea of poor quality half-ass stuff. THANK GOD they exist!!!
This stuff should be in the English Literature Canon. There's enough "I'm a victim," PC in there to make room for these works. No fun being an English prof anymore.
Your voice is made for stories like this. I'm glad I found this!! Thanks
Thanks for listening!
Ive always hated worms 😊 Thank you.
OMG OMG OMG OMG
IM SO FUCKING HYPED
de vermis mysteriis
THANKS IAN THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Not gonna lie, I am rather fond of the metaphysical musings in this story. Who knows how many of the lesser gods worshipped throughout human history were/are thus given substance/reality? Could that itself be the result of man being made in the image of God?
The anthropomorphic nature of our made up gods is an overt aspect of our collective conceit and vanity. A self obsessed race of pathological narcissists. 🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥
This'll make excellent listening while it's storming tonight!
Thanks for another awesome reading.
Is this what the Worm King in the Elder Scrolls is referencing? I feel like there's a couple 'Cults of the Worm' referenced in various games/ universes.
Ah Mannimarco
It’s a common trope, but I can only trace it to Poe’s Conqueror Worm.
@@Kropothead Ahh I've heard of that but have not read that! Thanks for the info I will have a read! 🙂👍
@@GunterThePenguinHatesHugs Sure thing, hope you enjoy it!
Thank you Ian!
Just a useless but interesting factoid.....the word Worm comes from old anglo Saxon.the word virrum,which means serpent,or sometimes dragon.
Thanks, Mike!
A word of advice: don't listen to this while you're eating noodles.
They're only noodles, Michael😜
This is reminiscent of one of my own and Lovecraft,s favourites.......The Colour out of Earth ?
Thank you for reading this to me whilst I'm finishing off some gloves - a high-octane story about a scary compost heap and great inspiration for the particulars of what'll happen if my Call of Cthulhu players mess up badly enough to turn the entirety of southwest England over to Shub-Niggurath. Both appreciated!
"Hello, I'm Doctor Worm! Good morning, how are you? I'm Doctor Worm. I'm interested in things..."
Average Parrot Are you a real doctor?
i remember my friend loved that song
Ah the thirties. First you go shooting squirrels for fun, and then burn the forest down.
Dammit, I KNOW Warren is dead. I would think the cremation would have settled that point.
Phenomenal!
I think this might be the most suspenseful horror story that I've ever heard. Thanks a lot Ian.
I'm curious if the game Darkwood was inspired by this story. There seems to be a lot of similarities
store.steampowered.com/app/274520/Darkwood/
I love these kind of stories. Nature itself can be terrifying in the hands of the right author
Ah a reason to stop what I'm doing for an hour.
Another amazing narration of an awesome story.
As always, excellent job, Ian!
🖤🖤🖤
I think this is my favorite one
Muahahahaha!
The question arises: when will men stop behaving like earthworms? Even the active heroes just wanted to forget and fit in after the fight ... and after trying to understand. And so "the" worm keeps gnawing at the roots of human society. A very interesting story. Thank you.
Thank you
This was a good one!!
Not gonna lie.
This is the best story I've ever listened.
Creeeeeeeptastic
I am liking this one a lot! I love Cthulhu mythos stories
I wonder if this story influenced early Warhammer.
Pretty sure of it. They appear to have scoured each and every sci-fi, pulp and horror fiction pieces they managed to get their hands on
Definitely reminiscent of Nurgle, especially where the protagonist begins to be seduced by the decaying presence's will.
That was a fantastic story. Very skin-crawly.
🐐
Excellent video as always thanks Ian!🙂
Come on, Fred n' Art - Grandpa Nurgle just wanted a hug.
Enjoyed this one very much, Ian.
Thank you for this! I really appreciate your audios❤
Been waiting a grip for this one. Thanks Ian and Jen and the whole horrorbabble team
Has anyone seen Warren? I heard he wasn't feeling well and I made him some soup.
Evo Shandor would later get up to no good in New York City.
This story fits all to well with today's world.......
Thanks
Thanks once again, Lee!
SCP-a.5k sacrament wood
Poor warren,he’s been dead longer than he was alive
love the narrator
Very Nurgle
🤢😄🤮🤪
Nurgle and I are buds
@@GodOfPlague Brother... Get the flamer... THE HEAVY FLAMER!
oh, worm?
Hello Ian...Little Dorrit here. I accidentally signed out of Little Dorrit and I can't remember the password 😔
And the worms 🪱 ate into his brain 🧠
7:47 .. lol. There are a couple of squirrels that I would be happy to recommend for the task.
(They have been chewing my trash lid to pieces. )
At some point people would grow so desperate they'd try anything...even two crazy men's idea.
Who was Mearle Prout? I can find no record of this person.
Yeah, there's extremely little about them out there, there was one born in 1911 who died in 1964. But really surprising how little there is to find considering just how great this story is, it's really not far behind Lovecraft's The Colour Out Of Space in quality.
Great story and once again great work guys! I will need to give it a second listen before long, I tend to get distracted during "longer" stories. That might explain this next question, but anyways here goes: Was I the only one failing to see the Mythos element in this one? Except perhaps the whole worm thing which might allude to Ludvig Prinn?
Mythos element? the Cthulhu mythos isn't a series of elements, when did it get reduced to that?
I know and it didn't. Maybe as I said I need to give it a second listen.. but in my folly I simply failed to see how it fit in. My humblest apologies.. @@sigmasix3719
also its been 3 years since i made that comment so I WILL definitely have to relisten if I want to be capable of explaining myself.. 😅
I don't know why the title of this book entices me so much. Excellent reading, as always!
wow...incredible story. What a really good author. thanks as always
WHY did I continue to eat my pizza? :S Great reading though, thank you!
Scary-as-shit cool!!🙂🖤💀☠🧛♀️🧛♂️⚰🦇👻🕷🕸
One of the best
I'm so pumped for this one! I read this once ages ago but forgot the name of it and where I read it. Thank you so very much!!
Sold!
A very neat story I hadn't heard before. Thanks, Ian.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Gippsland_earthworm reminds me of this
Ignis sanat!
listened to it five times in a row! amazing!
Nutter😂😂😂x
Technically, any Cthulhu mythos stories not written by HP himself are just ascended fanfics.
Doesn't make many of them any less good tho.
I completely agree Dan i cant listen to any other narrator without wishing it were them!
Mannimarcos favourite Story...
Yes indeed. I set that fool free for some reason.
Excuse me while I go set some things on fire...
What a chilling story, some brilliant writing as well
You can’t kill the worms, for they are eternal and linked to the oldest fear of mankind. Death.
Love your narrations! Looking forward to more of them!
You can kill worms and maggots, I have accidentally killed the first and intentionally with great delight the second. 🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥
That was great, thank you.
This is an awesome story. Great job!
That was awesome
reminds me of the shunned house
Who is Warren? Have you see on those old pop songs on RUclips when they say before or after (I forget) the video plays and in a cool man's voice "Killed by a poison!" - nice. "Warren is dead" is fine. One foot in, one foot out though compared to (in my most manly voice) : "KILLED BY A POISON!". Before (or after) every song "KILLED BY A POISON!"... epic.
I have been trying to figure out why "Warren is dead" isn't quite the same... for me. I think it's because it makes sense, because Warren is the character in one or more of your great stories? I guess, it isn't as unhinged & it could be as a result of it kind of making sense.
The guy saying "KILLED BY A POISON!" on every pop song makes absolutely no sense.
edit. You know what. I'm just thinking out loud btw. I think Warren is dead suits this channel well and you don't come off as being particularly unhinged and it's good, my bad.
edit. I always forget about context.
Listen to The Statement of Randolph Carter on this channel for context
warren was a very foolish man
I wonder how far down those steps he got?
The house of the dangly noodle
👍👍👍
Well, this tale was timely
Love that intro
also, covid lol
Scp 1461
I WAS a subscriber until I got Democrat fundraising ads every time I went to your channel.
Seems to be coming up a lot recently... we don't control the ads that appear on the channel; no YT channels have control over that.
Anybody else feeling some exceptionally strong gay innuendo in this story?