The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast

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The Ghoul of May Hall: A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story Mar 31, 2022

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"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.

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

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"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

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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

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"The Toy Makers" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It explores the macabre motivations of toys long abandoned by their masters.

”Mr. Sliggins” / A Weird Tale by Gary Gordon Feb 10, 2022

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

”High Strangeness in the Village of Rillington” by Ian Gordon Dec 16, 2021

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"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 Dec 09, 2021

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"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