The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast
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Horror Single-voiced Anthology Audio Book
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The official HorrorBabble Originals podcast: a home for new and original weird tales.
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Continuity: Anthology
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Genres: Horror
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Episodes:
"The Lighthouse" by Aaron Vlek
Thu, 16 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
"The Lighthouse" is a 2023 Cthulhu Mythos story by the American author, Aaron Vlek. As summarised by the author: "A psychotherapist with a specialty in Dream Swimming sets out to discover if any of the troubling rumors about the old lighthouse, hastily repurposed as a psychiatric facility/research center, are true."
Thu, 09 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
From our HORROR AT THE POLES series, 2023.
"The water between the lighthouse and the island started to freeze, and the lone watchman looked on in horror.”
Light Over Winter Hill (12/12) ”January 6th, 1998”
Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (11/12) ”Return to the Two Lads”
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (10/12) ”Missing Time”
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (9/12) ”Monochrome Valley”
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (8/12) ”The Complex”
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (7/12) ”The Phone Calls”
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (6/12) ”The Silver Vento”
Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (5/12) ”December 27th”
Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (4/12) ”The Dream”
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (3/12) ”Boxing Day”
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (2/12) ”Christmas Day”
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
Light Over Winter Hill (1/12) ”Christmas Eve, 1997”
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000
Subsequent episodes will air daily at 8PM (GMT) through to January 6th.
"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.
”Pieter Craft—Model Citizen” by Ian Gordon (2023 Recording)
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"Pieter Craft—Model Citizen" is a short story by Ian Gordon. Appearing in Ian's 2018 collection of shorts, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR, the story tells of an unusual interrogation, involving a man who isn't quite human.
*** This is the 2023 re-recording of the story ***
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"Awake" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It tells of an individual struggling to make sense of his existence in a world strangely unfamiliar to him.
*** This is a 2023 re-edit of the story ***
Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Footage" is a horror short by the British author, J. L. Worrad. In the story, a young man discovers the shocking truth behind bouts of sleepwalking. J. L. Worrad lives in Leicester, England, and is the author of the dark fantasy novels 'The Keep Within' and 'Pennyblade' published by Titan Books". On the web: https://jamesworrad.com
”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (4/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000
"The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.
”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (3/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000
Episode 4 will follow on November 2nd.
"The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.
”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (2/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000
Episode 3 will follow on November 1st.
"The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.
”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (1/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000
Episode 2 will follow on October 31st.
"The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.
”The Parable of the Untimely Ancient” by Taliesin Gore / Cthulhu Lives
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0100
Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 5: "The Parable of the Untimely Ancient" by Taliesin Gore The disturbing account of one suffering from memory loss, whose quest for answers is fraught with frightening obstacles.
”Beyond the Black Stone” by Paul Draper / Cthulhu Lives
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0100
Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 4: "Beyond the Black Stone" by Paul Draper The tale of a dark tourist’s foray into a hidden world of diabolical secrets.
”In the Tomb of the White Baron” by Tamlan Dipper / Cthulhu Lives
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0100
Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 3: "In the Tomb of the White Baron" by Tamlan Dipper Under the cold, indifferent skies of Siberia, a forbidden tomb awaits plunder.
”The Flower Dancer” by Simon Bleaken / Cthulhu Lives
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0100
Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 2: "The Flower Dancer" by Simon Bleaken The story of a troubling encounter with a strange woman and her cohorts, in a crumbling, unfamiliar backwater.
”A Long Weekend at Happy Chambers” by Pete Sillett and Peter Browning / Cthulhu Lives
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100
Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 1: "A Long Weekend at Happy Chambers" by Pete Sillett and Peter Browning The story of a travel writer and his disastrous attempt to review a dated seaside resort in the south of England.
”The King of Gorse” by Paul Draper
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"The King of Gorse" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story appeared in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. In the author's own words: “A rural doctor discovers that a small girl under the influence of a mild narcotic has unwittingly invited an ancient evil into the village."
Black Gate Tales: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1999663012
”The Wolves of Wombleton” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #8
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"The Wolves of Wombleton" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the tale, the intrepid P. I. finds himself drawn into a strange set of circumstances surrounding a wild dog attack in the quiet North Yorkshire village of Wombleton.
”Grandma’s Cabinet” by Gary Gordon
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"Grandma's Cabinet" is a short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. In the story, set in the winter of 1981, an elderly lady battles with a family heirloom.
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"Sat-Nav" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. It tells of the unusual effects of an unusual Global Positioning System.
”The Little Men of County Bravadus” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #7
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"The Little Men of County Bravadus" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the tale, the renowned P. I. is summoned to the former mill town of Bolton, where an artefact from the town’s past is causing trouble after dark.
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"Snick" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story was first published in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. As described by the author: “A postgraduate biologist discovers a hidden monstrosity during summer research on the heathland near his family home.”
Black Gate Tales: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1999663012
”The Balloon Reaper” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"The Balloon Reaper" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The story tells of a man's encounter with a seemingly sentient balloon.
”Night of the Nuckelavee” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0100
"Night of the Nuckelavee" is a short story by Ian Gordon. The tale concerns a wet and windy evening on a remote Scottish island, in which a man and his dog come into contact with something strange that has washed up on the beach…
Hammer & Nails (6/6) Van Melsen and the Hammerton Horror
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson
Simon Stanhope as Legacy
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Hammer & Nails (5/6) Van Melsen Takes His Medicine
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson
Ben Gordon as Patrick Jones
Paul Draper as Taxi Driver
And Simon Stanhope
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Hammer & Nails (4/6) Van Melsen Goes Back
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson
Jacqueline Callaly as Mary O'Brien
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Hammer & Nails (3/6) Van Melsen Reads a Book
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson
Gary Gordon as Norman Cane
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Hammer & Nails (2/6) Van Melsen and the Laughing Man
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen and the Laughing Man
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson and Oval Jones
Ben Gordon as Patrick Jones
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Hammer & Nails (1/6) Van Melsen and the Discovery at Sutton Bank
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Join podcaster, Diane Woodrow, in conversation with the renowned Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, as the pair discuss a strange case the latter was involved with, known as the Hammerton Horror. Over 6 episodes, you’ll hear the recording of Woodrow’s podcast in the quiet setting of Rosedale Chapel, interspersed with dramatic cutaways, designed to provide an audible glimpse of key events as they transpired.
Starring:
Ian Gordon as Peter Van Melsen and Leighton Davis
Jennifer Gordon as Diane Woodrow and Scarlett Frequency
Max Rudd as Andy Perkins
Jess Gordon as Nancy Peterson
Gareth Wynne as Mark Brent
Story and ambient music by Ian Gordon
Artwork by Duncan Kay
Title music "Van Melsen's Theme" by David Jeffries
Special thanks to Patrick McKown, Producer
Copyright 2022 by HorrorBabble
Thu, 19 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
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”Horror Pond” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 12 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
"Horror Pond" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. It tells the tale of three young boys, and an unfortunate encounter with a suspicious-looking pond.
”The Second Bayeux Tapestry” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 05 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
"The Second Bayeux Tapestry" is a work of horror fiction by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The story tells of the acquisition of a strange tapestry bearing a striking resemblance to the Bayeux Tapestry.
”The Temple of Memory” by Ian Gordon / A Horror Experience
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
This 'Horror Experience' follows a team of 'agents' tasked with the job of retrieving members of a missing cult from the Amazon rainforest. The Temple of Memory introduces the Nokuth Mythos. Nokuth is a malign deity, also known as the 'Mother of Darkness'.
”The Boy Who Drowned on Friday the 13th” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
A brief tribute to a very popular slasher movie.
”The Curse of Dead-Man’s Pitch” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
"The Curse of Dead-Man's Pitch" is a work of horror fiction by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The story tells of a rarely frequented, reputedly haunted, football pitch.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
"Hole 13" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The story tells of an unusual occurrence on a golf course... and quite a bit of drinking.
The Ghoul of May Hall: A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0100
"The Ghoul of May Hall" is an original, Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder story, written by Ian Gordon, based on characters and themes created by British author, William Hope Hodgson. In the story, Carnacki tells of his investigation into reports of a nocturnal being haunting the parkland surrounding an English country house.
”Mansion” / A Horror Experience by Ian Gordon
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Join us, as we journey deep into the Carpathian Mountains...
”A Strange Tale Concerning a Pool Table” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
"A Strange Tale Concerning a Pool Table" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The tale tells of a second-hand pool table with an 'appetite' of sorts.
REANIMATOR by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
This is a dramatic adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's "Herbert West—Reanimator". "HorrorBabble's REANIMATOR" will transport you to a claustrophobic train car in Central Europe, where you'll be forced to listen to the desperate tale of a fugitive from justice. As his shocking account of body snatching and defilement unfolds, you'll slowly come to understand the terrible nature of his crimes, and the crimes of his eccentric friend and former colleague, Herbert West.
”The Toy Makers” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Toy Makers" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It explores the macabre motivations of toys long abandoned by their masters.
”The Lure of the Dreamscape” (4/4) The White Room / Van Melsen, Case #6
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Lure of the Dreamscape" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon.
Following on from The Stonegate Horror, The Lure of the Dreamscape sees the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, undertaking his most ambitious case to date: a quest involving a curious black box, and a missing dreamer by the name of Jason Murphy.
”The Lure of the Dreamscape” (3/4) The Noble Act / Van Melsen, Case #6
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Lure of the Dreamscape" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon.
Following on from The Stonegate Horror, The Lure of the Dreamscape sees the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, undertaking his most ambitious case to date: a quest involving a curious black box, and a missing dreamer by the name of Jason Murphy.
”The Lure of the Dreamscape” (2/4) The Transitional Realm / Van Melsen, Case #6
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Lure of the Dreamscape" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon.
Following on from The Stonegate Horror, The Lure of the Dreamscape sees the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, undertaking his most ambitious case to date: a quest involving a curious black box, and a missing dreamer by the name of Jason Murphy.
”The Lure of the Dreamscape” (1/4) The Flight of Fancy / Van Melsen, Case #6
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Lure of the Dreamscape" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon.
Following on from The Stonegate Horror, The Lure of the Dreamscape sees the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, undertaking his most ambitious case to date: a quest involving a curious black box, and a missing dreamer by the name of Jason Murphy.
”Mr. Sliggins” / A Weird Tale by Gary Gordon
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"Mr. Sliggins" is a short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. In the story, an eleven-year-old boy has an encounter with Mr. Sliggins—a fictional figure used by parents to instil fear in the minds of their mischievous children.
Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Artwork by Ian Gordon
”The Snow Spirit” / A Winter Tale by Ian Gordon
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Snow Spirit" is a winter tale by Ian Gordon. The story takes place in an abandoned shack on the moors, wherein a man struggles to stay alive.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Man in the Tree” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Man in the Tree" is a short story by Ian Gordon, based on a prompt by Edward Lorn. The story tells of a young boy who is visited night after night by a strange figure in a tree overlooking his bedroom window.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”The Landlord” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
"The Landlord" is a work of horror fiction by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The story tells of an encounter with the most unusual of punters in a local pub.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”The Unexpected” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter XIII
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Expected” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter XII
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Spirit Photographer” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter XI
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Descent” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter X
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
“The Brooder in the Shadows” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter IX
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Other Side of the Glass” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter VIII
Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Gambling Man” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter VII
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Choir in the Fire” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter VI
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Memory Maker” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter V
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Wanderer in the Shadows” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter IV
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Man of Steel” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter III
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Girl at the Window” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter II
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”The Seeker in the Shadows” / Zetland Hotel, Chapter I
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
HorrorBabble's 2021 Twelve Days of Christmas Special: "A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel"
"A Baker's Dozen at The Zetland Hotel" is HorrorBabble's fifth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. The story tells of the bizarre happenings that took place at the seafront hotel, the Zetland, one chilly Christmastime.
Written & Narrated by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Music by Ian Gordon
Production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”High Strangeness in the Village of Rillington” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
"High Strangeness in the Village of Rillington" comprises twelve connected tales, focusing upon the strange events that transpired in a quiet village in the British Midlands, on a cold Christmas Eve, in the not too distant past. The collection was first presented as our very first Twelve Days of Christmas series, from December 26th 2017, through to January 6th 2018.
Written & Narrated by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
Music 'Juno Spacecraft' by Glen Alexander: https://glenalexander2.bandcamp.com
”The Reformation Cabinet” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
"The Reformation Cabinet" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. The tale tells of a large cabinet of dubious nature, in the hands of an otherwise quiet and unassuming widower.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”It‘s Your Turn, Joey” / An Exploration of Urban Legends by Ian Gordon
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Three boys, camped out in a back yard, exchange urban legends by torchlight. But whose offering is the scariest? Find out, in, IT’S YOUR TURN, JOEY.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
RESYNCHRONISATION: The Plight of a Man in a Featureless Room / An Audio Drama
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000
"RESYNCHRONISATION" is an original drama, telling the story of a man who inexplicably finds himself in the middle of an empty, featureless room, with only the automated voice of a mysterious computer system for company.
Performed by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”They‘ve Got a Killer View” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000
"They've Got a Killer View" tells of an ailing woman, who, despite having every advantage in life, has grown weary of it all. In an effort to compensate for her depression, she manages to secure herself a place on the waiting list for something inexplicably thrilling, known as God’s Window. But how long will she have to wait? And what might she learn about herself in the interim?
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
”Kyle MacLachlan and the Mongol Bride” by Ian Gordon
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000
"Kyle MacLachlan and the Mongol Bride" is a short story by Ian Gordon. The tale tells of a man's pursuit across Asia in search of a girl he once saw in a dream.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”The Halloween Experiment” / An Audio Drama
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000
"The Halloween Experiment" is a horror audio drama by Ian Gordon. In the story, an eccentric by the name of Doctor Stephan Helm seeks to rid five troubled patients of their debilitating delusions. Written & Performed by Ian & Jennifer Gordon Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
”A Terribly Strange Pumpkin” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"A Terribly Strange Pumpkin" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. In the tale, two gents entering a vegetable growing competition get a little ahead of themselves, with ghastly results.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Stroll" is a short story by Ian Gordon. A man finds himself alone in a strange structure, traversing empty rooms and corridors with seemingly no purpose to speak of.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”Henry‘s Hoard” / A Weird Short by Gary Gordon
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Henry's Hoard" is a weird short by British writer, Gary Gordon. The story revolves around the strange experience of an elderly treasure hunter by the name of Henry.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
A recording of Ian's Creepypasta, "The Pit".
From Ian: The story is loosely based on the Pretoria Pit disaster, which occurred in my hometown of Westhoughton in 1910. My grandfather did in fact work in the mines, and related many disturbing tales back in the day. This story explores aspects of some of those tales.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”Uncle Seth‘s Ashes” by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Uncle Seth's Ashes" is a horror short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. It tells the story of a terrible old man, who caused as much trouble in death, as he did in life.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
”The Stonegate Horror” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #5
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Stonegate Horror" is a Cthulhu Mythos short story by Ian Gordon. Tasked with the retrieval of a rare and powerful object, the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, descends into the hidden catacombs of York... But what else might be waiting for him down there?
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
The Pit Golems: A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Pit Golems" is an original, Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder story, written by Ian Gordon, based on characters and themes created by British author, William Hope Hodgson.
Synopsis: Carnacki is called to investigate a series of bizarre sightings revolving around a small, isolated village in the hills of West Yorkshire. Queer-looking strangers have been seen wandering the streets after dark, pilfering livestock. The villagers claim the interlopers are coming from an abandoned mine in the hills—a colliery said to have once been occupied by a practitioner of the dark arts.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
"VANITY LTD." / The Story of a Man With an Unusual Fetish by Ian Gordon
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"VANITY LTD." tells of Mark Burmann, a man with an unusual fetish. Unfortunately for him, the 'fetish' is malfunctioning.
Written & Narrated by Ian Gordon
Feat. Jennifer Gill as TRU REFLECTION
Music and production by Ian Gordon
THE DUNWICH HORROR by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR" will transport you to a quiet tavern in the dark hills of rural Massachusetts, within the shadowy confines of which a talkative landlord (with a little help from his friends) will recite the whole sordid business of what went on in that most decadent of townships back in 1928.
Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon
Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gordon
"Rigby's Sandwich" / A Weird Short by Gary Gordon
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Rigby's Sandwich" is a weird short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. The story deals with the consequences of wastefulness.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. In the tale, a man in need of a haircut learns that is is NOT okay to insult his host.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
"Letters from the Village" / The Story of a Weird Pilgrimage by Ian Gordon
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Letters from the Village" tells the story of Martin Menkin, a man who receives a series of timeworn letters detailing the preparations being made for his arrival at a mysterious village.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
PICKMAN'S MODEL by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. This dramatic adaptation takes place on a dreary, stormy night in Boston, as we listen to Thurber tell his friend, Eliot, of his tour through Pickman's secret art studio.
Adapted by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
"The Blood Bogs" by Ian Gordon
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Blood Bogs" is an original story by Ian Gordon, based on a local legend in Ian's hometown of Westhoughton, Bolton. It tells of an unnamed individual, who finds himself on an unwitting journey to a local monument of ill repute.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
I Woke up in a Box: Special Edition by Ian Gordon
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"I Woke up in a Box" is a short story by Ian Gordon, in which an unidentified man finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game beyond his control... This "Special Edition" production is a reworking of our original 2018 recording, including sound effects and ambient music.
Sound Design by Jennifer Gill
Narration and Ambient Music by Ian Gordon
"The Day They All Forgot" / A Story of Mass Poisoning by Ian Gordon
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Day They All Forgot" is a short story by Ian Gordon. The story was inspired by the 1951 Pont-Saint-Esprit mass poisoning—an alleged CIA/government mind control experiment.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Hunt" is a short story by British writer, Jennifer Gill. The tale tells of a young woman’s first hunt of the season, across the sprawling Elderwood Estate, in North Yorkshire.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gill
"The Punch and Judy Show" by M. D. Vickers
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Punch and Judy Show" is a work of horror fiction by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The tale explores the concept of true horror lurking beneath the facade of friendliness.
Narrated by Jennifer Gill
Music and production by Ian Gordon
"The Knavesmire Vampires" by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #4
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"The Knavesmire Vampires" is a short story by Ian Gordon. In the story, the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, with a little help from his oldest friend, Norman Cane, investigates a series of unusual killings in York’s South Bank.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill
"Cleanup on Aisle 22" by Ian Gordon
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
"Cleanup on Aisle 22" is an original weird tale by Ian Gordon. The story tells of a disgruntled supermarket employee, who, following an implausible incident on the store’s ‘herbs, pickled goods, and spices’ aisle, takes the decision to resign.
Narrated by Ian Gordon
Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill