"The Dunstable Horror" by Arthur Pendragon / Fringes of the Mythos (5/5)

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  • Fringes of the Mythos
    Episode 5: "The Dunstable Horror" by Arthur Pendragon
    Fantastic Stories of Imagination, April 1964
    “A Gothic, Lovecraftian tale, of ancient evil and ghastly retribution."
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:12 - Part 1
    25:30 - Part 2
    56:59 - Further Listening
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    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
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  • @HorrorBabble
    @HorrorBabble  Рік тому +116

    Our next mythos series is in the works, planned for the lead-up to Halloween. It's a little more ambitious, and will consist almost entirely of NEW mythos stories. Thanks for your ongoing support, ladies and gents. Ian & Jen

    • @benwrigley6176
      @benwrigley6176 Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @colbydahlstrom3910
      @colbydahlstrom3910 Рік тому +5

      Thank you, Ian.
      It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you on this project!
      You are a Mensch, through and through, my friend.

    • @Eris123451
      @Eris123451 Рік тому +5

      @@colbydahlstrom3910
      One of strengths of the this channel is the way that it continues to source striking, attractive and evocative images that, as it where augment the proceedings.
      This week's is one of very best.

    • @Jynxxxycat
      @Jynxxxycat Рік тому +1

      *screams, and throws eyepatch at the stage*

    • @colbydahlstrom3910
      @colbydahlstrom3910 Рік тому +3

      I’m very happy you like the illustration. I had an absolute blast doing all of these.

  • @ImCarolB
    @ImCarolB Рік тому +37

    I am enjoying this author's works so much. As a New Englander, it is satisfying to hear the familiar names of families and places, and the accurate descriptions of land and people.

    • @fuzzilu
      @fuzzilu Рік тому +4

      There's a Dunstable in the UK too lol. Famous for its chalk downs. I thought it was set there .. but no lol

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому +5

      I,m enjoying these too. Being a Limey I know very little of the the locations. Only the beautiful descriptions from H.P. Lovecraft. I really enjoyed his“The Strange High House in the Mist“ and l loved one of the comments from someone that their teacher wrote down the first paragraph and read it to his class as an example of how beautiful the English language can be regardless of genre. It was set at Kingsport Mass. With this story l looked up Sabbathday because the author used it in the previous story. I found out that it’s the name of a Lake in Maine and the last home of the Shakers , The Sabbathday Centre. I learn much from these stories.

    • @ImCarolB
      @ImCarolB Рік тому +6

      @@davidwhite7294 I got my teenage grandson interested in Lovecraft and for Christmas, I made him a model of the Strange High House in the Mist. It is very eerie.

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому +1

      @@ImCarolB Thats great.👍.

    • @StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz
      @StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ImCarolBtoo bad we can’t post here like on Twatter. Would love to see it.

  • @jeffashley5512
    @jeffashley5512 Рік тому +11

    I didn't forget this Wednesday. Taking my break from puttering around in my garden. 💀

    • @-Reagan
      @-Reagan Рік тому +3

      OH 😮 I trust your garden if growing well with good, fertilized soil? 💀

    • @Kitsaplorax
      @Kitsaplorax Рік тому +2

      I've seen that bit! Everything you plant grows. Yes?

    • @jeffashley5512
      @jeffashley5512 Рік тому +1

      ​@@KitsaploraxGrowing well as summer approaches. So far so good. Lol

    • @jeffashley5512
      @jeffashley5512 Рік тому

      ​@@-ReaganIt's decent soil here in Middle Tennessee.

  • @benjaminirwin1988
    @benjaminirwin1988 Рік тому +3

    My favorite one of the lot. Gotta love that New England dread.

  • @samieltheinfamous
    @samieltheinfamous Рік тому +44

    I've been tied up in other spheres of UA-cam for some time, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you again, Ian & Jen. Your channel is a much welcomed reprieve from the struggles of daily life, and has been a boon in mine. So much so, that I shill for you every chance I get. Much appreciated, sincerely.

    • @Jamb13
      @Jamb13 Рік тому +6

      Couldn't agree more, I hadn't watched this channel in ages and had forgotten how great it is, super comfy and enthralling! It's like the world just melts away, great way to escape from it all and reconnect with the moment 🙏🙏

    • @mctripstac5259
      @mctripstac5259 Рік тому

      Can someone tell me the definition of SHILL please?

  • @Eris123451
    @Eris123451 Рік тому +13

    What a great tale.
    The watercolor is exquisite; haunting and beautiful.

  • @ItsPennyLanee
    @ItsPennyLanee Рік тому +15

    I love this type of gothic, Lovecraftian story. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @notme9816
    @notme9816 Рік тому +5

    I add a comment for the algorithm, and may write one more when I've heard the story.

    • @notme9816
      @notme9816 Рік тому

      It was in fact very good; I must listen to the other Pendragon stories aswell. I was perhaps unduly sceptical because I found the name Pendragon a bit wussy.😂

  • @Raao1
    @Raao1 10 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes I stay late after my regular hours to finish on work. Your stories keep me company and make it more bearable.

  • @Nanosuit37
    @Nanosuit37 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent telling. Thank you Mr. Gordon and Horror Babble.

  • @patrickowens4294
    @patrickowens4294 10 місяців тому +1

    Another fine reading of a hidden gem of a tale.

  • @Nofucksgiven22
    @Nofucksgiven22 Рік тому +4

    I have found myself turning your channel on in the morning before work. It is a welcome reprieve from politics or how to videos. Thank you, your work is well done. The narrations are flawless, the stories well chosen. Thanks again.

  • @benwrigley6176
    @benwrigley6176 Рік тому +9

    This series has been superb. Perfectly assembled and recorded.😊🎉

  • @Bassist-Beneath
    @Bassist-Beneath Рік тому +5

    These stories have been wonderful, please never stop doing what y’all do. Been watching this channel for damn near 4 years and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon ❤

  • @lizziejordan-seeley4786
    @lizziejordan-seeley4786 Рік тому +5

    I waited until today to binge-listen to all of these so I could end with this one - fantastic thankyou (and a very relaxing day for me!)

  • @Eris123451
    @Eris123451 Рік тому +4

    Five:
    Resting atop the old packing crate that contained his still dead friend's delinquent volumes there were a number of other papers and treatises, arcane, esoteric and proscribed all of them heavily annotated and book-marked; several lay open at certain specific passages.
    These books belonged to Randolph Carter.

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 Рік тому +1

    I fell asleep to it every night this week and now I've listened to the whole thing. What a great story 😁👏

  • @grimreader6865
    @grimreader6865 Рік тому +6

    Really loved this series, hope you keep doing more videos that involve the Cthulhu Mythos, as those kinds are my favorite from yours

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  Рік тому +5

      We've another series in the works... A little longer, planned for the run-up to Halloween.

    • @grimreader6865
      @grimreader6865 Рік тому +2

      @@HorrorBabble I’ll be on the lookout for that then, can’t wait to see it

  • @soulreaver1983
    @soulreaver1983 Рік тому +6

    Many thanks for another outstanding video Ian!🙂👍

  • @MrsCaranAmy
    @MrsCaranAmy Рік тому +1

    This was indeed a magnificent story. It was crrafted well and narrated grandly. The tale was intriguing and suspenseful. Thank you very much. Have a splendid Sunday 💖🌟🤗

  • @moirajamiechuma5149
    @moirajamiechuma5149 Рік тому +3

    Its Wednesdaaaaaaaay! Lets go! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾❤️

  • @dewayneweaver2744
    @dewayneweaver2744 9 місяців тому +1

    A great story artfully narrated. Don't stop 🛑 the cool content.

  • @donaldmccleary9015
    @donaldmccleary9015 Рік тому +1

    A great story and narration! I really liked this series and think it fits well into the "fringe."
    I absolutely love the picture in the background for this one. Fantastic job, reminiscent of old New England.
    Thanks for bringing us this great series. I cannot wait for the next series you release!

  • @willamsandell1082
    @willamsandell1082 Рік тому +1

    Holy Smokes! What a an amazing story !

  • @williamfawkes8379
    @williamfawkes8379 Рік тому +1

    That was quite exceptional

  • @Vintagevanessa99
    @Vintagevanessa99 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait for this one ❤

  • @boosqueezy2418
    @boosqueezy2418 Рік тому

    superb series

  • @gumbytheonetheonly9089
    @gumbytheonetheonly9089 Рік тому

    Great presentation ....... thank you

  • @troyward8349
    @troyward8349 7 місяців тому +1

    This was a good one

  • @CJM-rg5rt
    @CJM-rg5rt Рік тому +1

    Great story! It was cool that he described the real phenomenon of Will-o'-the-wisps. There's a marsh near me that pumps them out pretty regularly. Anaerobic bacteria creates phosphine which combusts immediately upon contact with air, naturally the fuel that keeps them going is methane.

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому

      Amazing, l,ve heard of these but never seen any….l did,nt really know how it worked ….thanks👍🤝…..No Will-o-the-wisps in the London area.

  • @c.shannon3914
    @c.shannon3914 Рік тому +1

    A most excellent tale and a superb narration as usual Ian. Thanks for posting this one.

  • @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ
    @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ Рік тому +2

    The time has come….😢
    “FRINGES OF THE MYTHOS”, The final chapter in our Journey….and what a frightfully delightful journey it has been 🖤 Until the next series, I bid you adieu (well… that is until your next video) 😅

  • @teslastellar
    @teslastellar Рік тому

    Amazing tale 👍 Thank you for the beautiful narration 🙂❤️

  • @BriarLeaf00
    @BriarLeaf00 Рік тому

    An excellent story to end whats been a wonderful series. Really just absolute top, top notch storytelling. Thanks to everyone involved in the production.

  • @Tiggermk4
    @Tiggermk4 11 місяців тому +1

    As a native of dunstable uk, i had considered writing a “dunstable horror “ , especially given its close to the Aylesbury pike… so amused to find one already exists.

  • @MrDozerdee
    @MrDozerdee Рік тому

    Marvelous story. Well done, Sir.

  • @michelcrowfeather3789
    @michelcrowfeather3789 Рік тому

    The new series is really outstanding, looking forward to each new
    story, great to have at bedtime🤙

  • @VictorReynolds
    @VictorReynolds Рік тому

    Great story! Thanks for sharing!

  • @manymany4879
    @manymany4879 11 місяців тому

    excellent as always

  • @gwendolyn2001
    @gwendolyn2001 11 місяців тому

    I am going to get a volume of Pope and keep it with me at all times. I can read it in times of distress and supernatural happenings to calm me down.

  • @bobbymarcum772
    @bobbymarcum772 Рік тому

    This has a strange flavor of Lovecraft with a twist of Blackwood. I enjoyed it

  • @stevecausey545
    @stevecausey545 Рік тому

    Very entertaining...thank you!

  • @beitodesstrafe
    @beitodesstrafe Рік тому

    Wonderful tale!

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR Рік тому +1

    IF you like reading, you'll love it after listening to this.

  • @martywood8543
    @martywood8543 Рік тому +1

    Thai has been a good series. Bravo HB.

  • @tishahouse846
    @tishahouse846 11 місяців тому

    Listening from the ukwales❤

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ 9 місяців тому +1

    Terrific work! 🐙🔥🙌

  • @dondawson2174
    @dondawson2174 Рік тому

    I found this series very entertaining.

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Рік тому

    I dub this tale, "American Folk Horror." Well-told! Thank you, Ian.

  • @seanmurphy6480
    @seanmurphy6480 10 місяців тому +1

    Top one HB

  • @strideknight
    @strideknight Рік тому

    Great stuff. My only disappointment is that it wasn't longer. Thanks for the amazing narration as always!

  • @rogercroft3218
    @rogercroft3218 2 місяці тому

    Investigating an Indian burial ground? That’s sure to turn out well.

  • @CJ-uf6xl
    @CJ-uf6xl Рік тому

    I have really enjoyed Fringes of the Mythos, every story, narration and production has been superb.
    As ever, thank you all for your hard work.
    Can't wait to hear what's next!
    🙂

  • @greensky5328
    @greensky5328 11 місяців тому

    What is it with these horror authors and the attachment to the prefix Dun?! Whether it be the author writing only of the Massachusetts town or paying homage to HPL the inclusion is a nice touch. Lovely narration and story as always.

  • @pastordeniseearley6067
    @pastordeniseearley6067 Рік тому

    That was so good 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

  • @aarondutil3077
    @aarondutil3077 Рік тому +1

    A rum and ale cocktail…that is horrific!

  • @sigmasix3719
    @sigmasix3719 Рік тому +1

    Dunstable is nothing compared to the ultimate horror that is Luton 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

  • @wolfmauler
    @wolfmauler Рік тому

    Ha! I grew up and went to school in Dunstable. Bedfordshire that is. 😉

  • @longriderxx
    @longriderxx 11 місяців тому

    I love Cointreau

  • @sub-jec-tiv
    @sub-jec-tiv Рік тому +1

    Excellent yarn, i wonder who the writer really was? Potentially a ‘legitimate’ writer taking a paycheck writing weird fiction? I legitimately enjoyed the tale and rendition. Thank you Ian!

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому +1

      Yes l,m wondering that too. The patronising attitudes towards race and the cruel treatment of women remind me of Lovecraft and RE Howard but l don’t think it was them having a day off.l had convinced myself it was C.Hall. Thompson because of a few names through the stories but sometimes the styles are so different……l,m gonna listen again and think again.

  • @lucycooper9149
    @lucycooper9149 Рік тому

    Hmm. Not the Dunstable I was expecting. Even so, a very good piece.

  • @nancyM1313
    @nancyM1313 Рік тому

    ❤🔥❤🔥❤ enjoyed

  • @joannewatts9892
    @joannewatts9892 Рік тому

    Wundabar 🌬️🌀🌁🌊⛈️

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Рік тому +2

    ❤️‍🔥

  • @jodycheesemore5508
    @jodycheesemore5508 Рік тому

    scientist investigating an indian burial ground? Oh, you know that's gonna go well.. This is a great story!! But when I first read Dunstable, I thought of the UK one.. lol

  • @dennisthornton4434
    @dennisthornton4434 Рік тому

    How do you put the name and author of the story on the cassette picture In each story.

  • @robynmarler1951
    @robynmarler1951 Рік тому

    "Ego-maniacal neighings"😂😂😂

  • @PichuBrothers123
    @PichuBrothers123 11 місяців тому +2

    Varnum insulting the MC by calling him a British grave robber is such a timeless chad move

  • @aaronweaver9751
    @aaronweaver9751 Рік тому

    You fool, Warren is dead!
    Slain painfully by an angry spirit shaman.
    Kudos to the narrator and author 🎉

  • @ForestBeans
    @ForestBeans 11 місяців тому

    I'm out at 'Indian burial ground'

  • @angelaverbowski995
    @angelaverbowski995 Рік тому

    #857-✅👍

  • @witchdoctor1394
    @witchdoctor1394 Рік тому +2

    Lesson of the day: Dont go digging around in the graves of people who died of smallpox.
    Par for course, i guess, given the guy worked for the Brutish Museum... Just show up and dig, steal anything not nailed down and leave before anyone finds out.

  • @scottmitchell1974
    @scottmitchell1974 8 місяців тому

    Well done!!
    Certain ways you pronounce certains phrases makes me think you're a fan of Detectorists. 🤷‍♂️

  • @michaelsmyth3935
    @michaelsmyth3935 Рік тому +2

    Not so certain this qualifies as a Mythos tale. Revenge of a long , not quite dead Shaman, most certainly. Great tale, just not seeing the Cosmic.

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому

      Yes perhaps. I can see your point. It reminds me of Croatan but that had the old ones/ Cthulhu Mythos firmly written into some real events. I enjoy those stories.

    • @davidwhite7294
      @davidwhite7294 Рік тому

      The Angel of Death….by Turner.

  • @user-uf6ny5oh2s
    @user-uf6ny5oh2s 5 днів тому

    Drams

  • @casey9439
    @casey9439 Місяць тому

    the real dunstable horror is Bill Cosby

  • @meese9140
    @meese9140 Рік тому +1

    Smh the narrator missed his shot with a cool goth girl 🙄

  • @Serenity_Dee
    @Serenity_Dee Рік тому +1

    It really *is* Lovecraftian as hell, right down to the jarring racism and condescending classism.

  • @dickpenisman7265
    @dickpenisman7265 Рік тому

    Hey I found a new spooky story channel. Subbed!
    Also anybody ever told you that you sound like the internet historian? Lol. I had to check and make sure it wasn't him taking the piss with a channel I didn't know about.

  • @FUGGY1000
    @FUGGY1000 11 місяців тому

    What a horrible main character, snobby and condescending. Turned it off

    • @JimJohnston-oh1vs
      @JimJohnston-oh1vs 9 місяців тому

      Responding with respect I agree but I found the story the story is worth the effort Give it another try