The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast

"A Church Within a Church" by Paul Draper Nov 14, 2024

A mysterious walled-in area is uncovered by a renovation team restoring a dilapidated church.

Draper: https://www.theblackgate.co.uk

"The Green Door" by Ian Gordon Nov 07, 2024

There’s a green door, and I’m going to tell you all about it.

"Devilskill" by Aaron Vlek Oct 31, 2024

"Devilskill" is a 2024 Cthulhu Mythos story by the American author, Aaron Vlek. "Of that desolate coast and my ancestral village of Devilskill overlooking the sea, many troubling details emerged that hinted at vague warnings and allusions to unnamed horrors."

"The Contents of Safe Deposit Box 327" by Ian Gordon Oct 24, 2024

"The Contents of Safe Deposit Box 327" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It tells of the trials and tribulations of a down-and-out chap by the name of Mick Barnes, who recruits a similarly afflicted friend to help solve a family mystery.

"The Night of the Seven Storeys" by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #12 Oct 17, 2024

"The Night of the Seven Storeys" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. What is the source of those mysterious sounds, those infernal crashes that come in sevens, night after night?

"Rainman; or, He of the Dread Lake" by Ian Gordon (2024 Recording) Oct 10, 2024

In "Rainman", a police officer investigates the mysterious death of a youngster in the fictional Scottish town of Wren. From Ian's 2018 collection, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6M48NL

"The Pit" by Ian Gordon (2024 Recording) Oct 03, 2024

"The Pit" is loosely based on the Pretoria Pit disaster, which occurred in my hometown of Westhoughton in 1910. Years later, my grandad worked in the mines, and related many disturbing tales back in the day. This story explores aspects of some of those tales. From Ian's 2018 collection, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6M48NL

"An Appetite for Steam" by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #11 Jun 27, 2024

"An Appetite for Steam" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, our intrepid P. I. finds himself up against a novel threat aboard a North Yorkshire steam train.

"The Man Who Made Faces" by C. P. Howard Jun 20, 2024

From our ARTIFACTS OF HORROR: VOLUME 2 series, 2024.

Previously unpublished, "The Man Who Made Faces" tells the curious tale of a man haunted by a past mistake.

"The Puppeteer of Prague" by Paul Draper Jun 13, 2024

"The Puppeteer of Prague" 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: "On the eve of the Sudetenland annexation, a depressed Czech bureaucrat uncovers the rumour of a murderous mannequin dispatching traitors in the city."

CROSSED WIRES / A Strange Radio Broadcast from 1978 Jun 06, 2024

In the latest episode of THE UNTOLD MYSTERIES PODCAST, the show's host, Dan Rogers, shares the strange story of a 1978 radio broadcast, concerning a series of calls the station received from a man who claimed to be under the watchful eye of a mysterious sea creature.

Performers:

Erik Peabody as "Dan Rogers"

Ian Gordon as "John Price"

Tony Walker as "Phillip Pritchard"

”The Translucents” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #10 May 30, 2024

"The Translucents" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, the P. I. visits the coastal town of Southport, in order to investigate the alleged presence of doppelgangers in a vast antiques centre.

"Porcelain Blood" by Tamlan Dipper May 23, 2024

"Porcelain Blood" is a 2024 Cthulhu Mythos story by the British writer, Tamlan Dipper. The tale, which takes place in China in 1928, tells of a British Shanghai Municipal Police constable, who finds himself drawn into a strange investigation, involving of a room with no doors, a theft with no object, and a criminal who has committed no legislated crime.

"The Lighthouse" by Aaron Vlek May 16, 2024

"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."

"Prunes" by C. P. Howard May 09, 2024

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” Jan 06, 2024

"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” Jan 05, 2024

"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” Jan 04, 2024

"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” Jan 03, 2024

"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” Jan 02, 2024

"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” Jan 01, 2024

"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” Dec 31, 2023

"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” Dec 30, 2023

"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” Dec 29, 2023

"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” Dec 28, 2023

"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” Dec 27, 2023

"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” Dec 26, 2023

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) Nov 23, 2023

"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 ***

”Awake” by Ian Gordon Nov 16, 2023

"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 ***

”The Footage” by J. L. Worrad Nov 09, 2023

"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 Nov 02, 2023

"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 Nov 01, 2023

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 Oct 31, 2023

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 Oct 30, 2023

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 Oct 12, 2023

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 Oct 05, 2023

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 Sep 28, 2023

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 Sep 21, 2023

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 Sep 15, 2023

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 Aug 10, 2023

"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 Aug 03, 2023

"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 Jul 27, 2023

"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.

”Sat-Nav” by M. D. Vickers Jul 20, 2023

"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 Jul 13, 2023

"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.

”Snick” by Paul Draper Jul 06, 2023

"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 Jun 29, 2023

"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 Jun 22, 2023

"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 Oct 27, 2022

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

Hammer & Nails (5/6) Van Melsen Takes His Medicine Oct 20, 2022

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

Hammer & Nails (4/6) Van Melsen Goes Back Oct 13, 2022

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

Hammer & Nails (3/6) Van Melsen Reads a Book Oct 06, 2022

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

Hammer & Nails (2/6) Van Melsen and the Laughing Man Sep 29, 2022

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

Hammer & Nails (1/6) Van Melsen and the Discovery at Sutton Bank Sep 22, 2022

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

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”Horror Pond” by M. D. Vickers May 12, 2022

"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 May 05, 2022

"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 Apr 28, 2022

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 Apr 21, 2022

A brief tribute to a very popular slasher movie.

”The Curse of Dead-Man’s Pitch” by M. D. Vickers Apr 14, 2022

"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.

”Hole 13” by M. D. Vickers Apr 07, 2022

"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 Mar 31, 2022

"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 Mar 24, 2022

Join us, as we journey deep into the Carpathian Mountains...

”A Strange Tale Concerning a Pool Table” by M. D. Vickers Mar 17, 2022

"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 Mar 03, 2022

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 Feb 24, 2022

"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 Feb 17, 2022

"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 Feb 16, 2022

"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 Feb 15, 2022

"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 Feb 14, 2022

"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 Feb 10, 2022

"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 Feb 03, 2022

"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 Jan 27, 2022

"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 Jan 20, 2022

"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 Jan 07, 2022

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.