The most impressive part of Horror Babble is how consistently the performances and story selections are so well done. It's one thing to perform well, but doing it CONSISTENTLY for years is truly the sign of a pro.
Absolutely, best ever. Listen every morning and every night going to bed. Stoked there is so much content, never have to double up although I like a few listens of the really, really good ones! Good on ya.
And also consistently use stories with mature calenders unlike some of the channels who could use the same title just insert the type of creature that's acting like"im 14 years old and fought a bigfoot"
Horror Babble you have changed my life in such a positive way. I used to watch a lot of tv and read a lot of newer books. All of that has changed. I have discovered, through you and others, the joys of classic literature. So much better than whatever contemporary literature has to offer. Now I just use tv for a little company with the audio on mute.
Just like the old days, when I was at university. I'd go out and close down all the pubs. Then, around 2am, I'd show up at my mate's looking for food. I'd knock them up and hear his girlfriend shout: "YOU FOOL! WARREN'S IN BED!" Thank you, goodnight everyone. Drive safely.
Perfect timing for a fog-bound tale, as I spent last weekend in the glorious fog of Humboldt County, California. Now I find it restful, pleasing, but at one time it was grim and gloomy to me. Lovely story, as always. Thank you.
Came across Harding’s works in a Weird Tales collection. Story called “The Damp Man” and really enjoyed. Was frequently published in Weird Tales but didn’t seem to get the respect that others did-although obviously the editors thought highly of her. Nice that she is being rediscovered.
This channel is a lifesaver. I walk two miles to work everyday and I love listening to the tales, it makes the time move faster. :) Thank you so much for your hard work!!
This is an amazing story (I expect nothing less when i see "AVH")! Fantastic narration, Ian. Thanks! Ooh...I want to say so much, but that would be followed of accusations of, "spoiler". Sit back and list to this one, but pay attention! It is a good yarn.
It was a common fear, or superstition that unnamed terrors came down the chimneys of houses. Before electricity, and central heating every home had one or more chimneys. Stories were told, and natural, and other things were the mean by which danger came to home. It sounds silly, but then the night was complete, and no one went out in the dark if they didn't have to. Families would gather around the fire place and talk. They told stories, and sang by the fire light. Maybe, they would tell stories of what was in they dark. They stories were in good fun, but they knew the chimney was alway open. They would hear the wind pull the draft up the chimney, and add more wood to the fire. It was just a small, and seldom spoke of superstition. It's mostly forgotten now. Still stories survive. There is the camp fire story of Martin comming down the chimney, but it was only squirrel. Everyone laughs, until squirrel speaks, and says, "Wait till martin come." Then a series of every larger squirrels, telling of martin's comming. The last squirrel is seven feet tall, but the man has had enough, and runs away screaming "Tell Martin I couldn't make it." Everyone laughs at the break of tension, because they squirrels were actually frightening. That' how the storied went. Funny, or scary, the things that came down the chimney were always weird. It was never witches, or moutain lions, but body parts, and walking shoes that came down the chimney. When the myth of Santa coming down the chimney started, many didn't like the story. Father's told children, "If Santa comes down that chimney, I'll shoot him. If he here to give gifts , he will come through the front door." You can still find chimneys with bars block access. I guess Santa has to use the front door. There is old entre in the town records near here. The town clerk writes of man murdering his entire family during long winter, and they find him frozen to death in his house. The clerk wrote, "Why do they always stuff the bodies up the chimney, and how do they do it? "
Thank you Ian for introducing me to yet another incredible author in addition to the dozens you have already. I think future historians should mark the month ‘Weird Tales’ ceased publication as the first terminal beep of the life support system of Western Civilization. That and Richard Nixon.
I love coming here. Going to run out of stories eventually. Then again, there is FantasyBabble now too, and I found out about HorrorBabble pretty late. So that’s not a concern yet. Not yet.
Reminds me of the game over screen from the original Alone in the Dark. If you tried leaving the mansion, you were met with a slimey mass covering the entrance, which then sucks you into it.
HorrorBabble, I purchased one of the hoodies, which was great...til I laundered it and my "You fool, Warren is dead" disappeared...willing to purchase another one but...!!!🙏👍🤔
I believe I’ve mentioned that, as a kid, the Steven King- Jamie Lee Curtis movie scared me so bad that I had to move back to my parents bedroom. But I also remember getting my head stuck in a lot of chairs and stairwell banisters, so….. Never watched it since. I don’t want to loose that ingrained feeling of fear the whole episode installed. Swamp thing was cool though….. Thanks 1980z!
A fun twist would be if the fog absorbed the personalities of all it ate, adding them to its evilness (which would explain its attraction to the Horrible Familly), having them swirl around eternally, wraith-like, in its clammy folds. There, Tom will be eternally re-united with Seth - deservedly, as they are horrors of the same cloth.
The ending suggests that it is a super natural being who killed him. I think the perfect ending would have been if he literally died from a heart attack, scaring himself to death. That would also keep the towers people talking.
The most impressive part of Horror Babble is how consistently the performances and story selections are so well done. It's one thing to perform well, but doing it CONSISTENTLY for years is truly the sign of a pro.
Well put I absolutely agree!!! 🙏😘
Thanks, Scout!
Absolutely, best ever. Listen every morning and every night going to bed. Stoked there is so much content, never have to double up although I like a few listens of the really, really good ones! Good on ya.
And also consistently use stories with mature calenders unlike some of the channels who could use the same title just insert the type of creature that's acting like"im 14 years old and fought a bigfoot"
Word!
Horror Babble you have changed my life in such a positive way. I used to watch a lot of tv and read a lot of newer books. All of that has changed. I have discovered, through you and others, the joys of classic literature. So much better than whatever contemporary literature has to offer. Now I just use tv for a little company with the audio on mute.
Thanks, Carol. Always great to hear things like this.
Me: *groping around for Warren in the fog*
HorrorBabbel: "You fool, Warren is dead!"
Just like the old days, when I was at university. I'd go out and close down all the pubs. Then, around 2am, I'd show up at my mate's looking for food. I'd knock them up and hear his girlfriend shout:
"YOU FOOL! WARREN'S IN BED!"
Thank you, goodnight everyone. Drive safely.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 👏👏👏👏
That story had tons of atmosphere, and left me feeling like a well used towel. good show!
Limp wet and musty???
A true gem from the under-appreciated Allison V. Harding. THANK YOU for keeping her works alive, and bringing them to a wider audience Ian!!
Thanks, Thomas! There'll be plenty more from Harding to come.
A Mist Opportunity! 😎
Perfect timing for a fog-bound tale, as I spent last weekend in the glorious fog of Humboldt County, California. Now I find it restful, pleasing, but at one time it was grim and gloomy to me. Lovely story, as always. Thank you.
Another excellent story! It is like a combination of the Colour out of Space and the Martinez family sprang out of the stories of Lovecraft.
Came across Harding’s works in a Weird Tales collection. Story called “The Damp Man” and really enjoyed. Was frequently published in Weird Tales but didn’t seem to get the respect that others did-although obviously the editors thought highly of her. Nice that she is being rediscovered.
We'll be recording The Damp Man trilogy soon!
@@HorrorBabble That is REALLY GREAT News Thank You in advance
I'm excited you are mining more and more of the lesser known stories -loving learning about ones I was unaware of :)
This channel is a lifesaver. I walk two miles to work everyday and I love listening to the tales, it makes the time move faster. :) Thank you so much for your hard work!!
Amazing story delivered in a smooth hypnotic cadence. Pure joy.
Thanks Ian for narrating another great story for us
This is vintage horror at its best. Many thanks, Ian.
Outstanding perfect timing thanks Ian hope you are keeping well!🙂👍
Another fun, spooky, well performed story. Thanks for being awesome.
This is an amazing story (I expect nothing less when i see "AVH")! Fantastic narration, Ian. Thanks!
Ooh...I want to say so much, but that would be followed of accusations of, "spoiler".
Sit back and list to this one, but pay attention! It is a good yarn.
Thank you
Really good, I’ve never liked fog there used to be terrible fogs in the 50/60/70s, driving was truly taking your life in your hands. Many thanks xx
Wonderful tale!👻☠🙌
It was a common fear, or superstition that unnamed terrors came down the chimneys of houses. Before electricity, and central heating every home had one or more chimneys. Stories were told, and natural, and other things were the mean by which danger came to home. It sounds silly, but then the night was complete, and no one went out in the dark if they didn't have to. Families would gather around the fire place and talk. They told stories, and sang by the fire light. Maybe, they would tell stories of what was in they dark. They stories were in good fun, but they knew the chimney was alway open. They would hear the wind pull the draft up the chimney, and add more wood to the fire. It was just a small, and seldom spoke of superstition. It's mostly forgotten now. Still stories survive. There is the camp fire story of Martin comming down the chimney, but it was only squirrel. Everyone laughs, until squirrel speaks, and says, "Wait till martin come." Then a series of every larger squirrels, telling of martin's comming. The last squirrel is seven feet tall, but the man has had enough, and runs away screaming "Tell Martin I couldn't make it." Everyone laughs at the break of tension, because they squirrels were actually frightening. That' how the storied went. Funny, or scary, the things that came down the chimney were always weird. It was never witches, or moutain lions, but body parts, and walking shoes that came down the chimney. When the myth of Santa coming down the chimney started, many didn't like the story. Father's told children, "If Santa comes down that chimney, I'll shoot him. If he here to give gifts , he will come through the front door." You can still find chimneys with bars block access. I guess Santa has to use the front door. There is old entre in the town records near here. The town clerk writes of man murdering his entire family during long winter, and they find him frozen to death in his house. The clerk wrote, "Why do they always stuff the bodies up the chimney, and how do they do it? "
this was so cool to read, what inspired you to write it?
Thank you Ian for introducing me to yet another incredible author in addition to the dozens you have already. I think future historians should mark the month ‘Weird Tales’ ceased publication as the first terminal beep of the life support system of Western Civilization. That and Richard Nixon.
I love coming here. Going to run out of stories eventually. Then again, there is FantasyBabble now too, and I found out about HorrorBabble pretty late. So that’s not a concern yet. Not yet.
Thanks!
Reminds me of the game over screen from the original Alone in the Dark. If you tried leaving the mansion, you were met with a slimey mass covering the entrance, which then sucks you into it.
Blimey... that takes me back!
I love walking in the fog. Good story.
Wow. Now I really want to listen to other stories by her that you read. 🤩👍🏻🥃
Just in time for my afternoon nap ☺️
This one was really entertaining. I never heard of this author. She did a great job!
this was a very, very good story! thanks for introducing me to this author!
I enjoyed that right up until just before the end.
Well done! Thanks!
This is amazing. Made my shift a bit easier just lost in every word
good evening Ian
you always find the best tales
That was good that much thanks.
This channel is a treasure trove for ttrpg names/inspirations! Thanks Ian for helping me creep out my players and keep them interested =D
Always good to hear!
Hot coco? *Check*
Blanket? *Check*
Comfy chair? *Check*
HorrorBabble story? *Check*
Absolutely! So nice ...
The making of a good evening in...
The poor Warren is dead 😁but the story is there so curious to listen dear,H.B😘🖤❤🖐‼
An unusual and entertaining tale so very well told.
7:52 - that must have been very hard work.
Somebody had to say it...
ewww
😁 arf.
I had to go back and see what you were talking about. Shows I wasn't listening close enuff or I'd have made that classic juvenile joke. Hahaha
The only ones I feel really sorry for are the dogs.
This is my kind of horror story. I should check out this author.
Thank you for re-instating the unnerving piano with reverb.
It'll always be used, Joseph. Depends on the story.
Origin of the Hoebel Fog (izzat how it's spelled?)...with so many evil family members in it now, that fog must be unbelievably evil 😈
What a great story.
Your narration is superb as ever, really enjoyable, thank you.
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HorrorBabble, I purchased one of the hoodies, which was great...til I laundered it and my "You fool, Warren is dead" disappeared...willing to purchase another one but...!!!🙏👍🤔
Oh no! Have you contacted Spring support about it? Feel free to send us an email with more info here: horrorbabble@gmail.com
You Warren! Fool is dead.
I believe I’ve mentioned that, as a kid, the Steven King- Jamie Lee Curtis movie scared me so bad that I had to move back to my parents bedroom. But I also remember getting my head stuck in a lot of chairs and stairwell banisters, so….. Never watched it since. I don’t want to loose that ingrained feeling of fear the whole episode installed. Swamp thing was cool though….. Thanks 1980z!
What movie ??? I am drawin a blank
Swamp Thing, (particularly Alan Moore's run,) was amazing, but it was a comic albeit also a masterpiece of horror.
@@guycalgary7800 the Fog. Sorry. I realized I left out the title🕯
@@Eris123451 by stephen king with jamie lee curtis ???? I can only think of two other movies , the mist & the fog.
The Fog wasn't by Steven King, I think it was John Carpenter.
A fun twist would be if the fog absorbed the personalities of all it ate, adding them to its evilness (which would explain its attraction to the Horrible Familly), having them swirl around eternally, wraith-like, in its clammy folds. There, Tom will be eternally re-united with Seth - deservedly, as they are horrors of the same cloth.
Gosh, I sure do hope Warren gets better
Welcome indeed!!!🙏👍👻
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Good story 💗
The Babble King 👑
Pretty 😎 story.
Nooo, Warren!
Warren is 67005
Great story, although I'd like to ask the author how fog can write a journal.
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Will you will doing any of her Damp Man stories?
Yes! They're fabulous.
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Atmospheric tale.
The ending suggests that it is a super natural being who killed him. I think the perfect ending would have been if he literally died from a heart attack, scaring himself to death. That would also keep the towers people talking.
I think it’s time HB took disabilities into account and began to do versions of these for the blind.
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Oh... So, our narrator 100% murdered his brother...?
7:55 trying to do what now? 😳😜🤣
Sounds like this county in western North Carolina famous for Moonshining and in-breeding, LOL.
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