The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast

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The Fear Experiment by Ian Gordon (Special Edition) Feb 12, 2026

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"The Fear Experiment" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It tells of a chance encounter with an old man on a train in Eastern Europe, who relates the details of a peculiar experiment he was party to in his youth. This "Special Edition" production is a reworking of our original 2018 recording, including sound effects and ambient music.

The Hunt by Jennifer Gill Feb 11, 2026

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"The Hunt" is a short story by British writer, Jennifer Gill. The tale tells of a young lady’s first hunt of the season, across the sprawling Elderwood Estate, in North Yorkshire.

A Pair of Shoes by M. D. Vickers Feb 10, 2026

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"A Pair of Shoes" is a short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. It tells of an ancient castle, and something that walks its halls.

The Silence of Black Edge by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #15 Feb 05, 2026

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"The Silence of Black Edge" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In Case #15, the fearless P. I. investigates a silence not of this world, where forgotten rites and lurking shadows hunger for the living.

Into the Gaping Maw of Cecelia Davenport by Ian Gordon Jan 29, 2026

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"Into the Gaping Maw of Cecelia Davenport" is HorrorBabble's eighth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. When nine-year-old Betsy moves with her father to the quiet town of Lowther, she senses that something is wrong long before the adults do. Children begin to vanish, the streets empty, and a strange woman known only as the Bag Lady roams the town's forgotten paths.

Cleanup on Aisle 22 by Ian Gordon Jan 23, 2026

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"Cleanup on Aisle 22" is a short story 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.

The Haunting at Ravenglass: A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story Jan 22, 2026

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"The Haunting at Ravenglass" is an original, Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder story by Ian Gordon, based on characters and themes created by British author, William Hope Hodgson.

Carnacki has been hired to investigate an apparent case of haunting at Montague Castle, on the outskirts of Ravenglass, Cumbria, in which a lone, ghostly figure has been observed wandering the corridors of the castle’s guest wing after dark. But, as is often the case with Carnacki’s investigations, things aren’t quite what they appear to be...

Home Tutor by M. D. Vickers Jan 21, 2026

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"Home Tutor" is a short story by British writer M. D. Vickers. A man, seeking vengeance, reinterprets the concept of home tuition.

That Time of the Night by Ian Gordon Jan 20, 2026

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"That Time of the Night" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It tells of that peculiar period in the early hours, when hidden things stir, rousing us from sound sleep, or prohibiting sleep altogether.

Pockets; or, The Presence in the Darkness by Ian Gordon Jan 19, 2026

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"Pockets; or, The Presence in the Darkness" is a short story by Ian Gordon, based on personal experiences. The story tells of an individual, who, after years of suffering at the whim of something hidden in the shadows, finally decides to tell his story, in an effort to achieve catharsis.