The basic plot of this tale is simple enough, but as with all good stories it is the way in which it is told (both on the page, and here, in this narration) which brings it to life. Thanks again for another excellent presentation.
Rotten father, mother who lacks confidence enough to stand firm where best interests of her son are concerned, and an extremely misguided Dr. However the story is "non-rotten", as is your narration.😉 Bingeing your channel is proving to be a most enjoyable experience.
I enjoyed the story, Mr. French! Your timing and tone are excellent. I listen to your channel many times every week. Thank you so much for your work. As a fellow lover of ghost stories, I want to suggest for your enjoyment The Ghostly Tales of J.S. Le Fanu. Vol. 1. There are two especially great stories: 1. Schalken The Painter. 2. An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Angier Street. Thanks again!
I remember this story from when I was very young and how it reinforced the fear I had of the cellar in my mother's house. Oddly, my dog had the same fear and whenever my mother went down there, he'd push her up the stairs.
This is very like something from M. R. James. Thank you, Mr. French. Another good reading. Hope you will find time to do another before Halloween. Perhaps something from Washington Irving would fit the theme.
This was new to me, and dare I mention it... stirred up some chilling memories from my youth. Congratulations. Re. the request for "Schalcken the Painter" below... it would suit you perfectly and it's one of my favourites. So, yes please sir, if you're so inclined.
Another one I remember as a kid (my family had a good set of short story collections and horror fiction compilations). Good one as well. Thank you for your reading of it!
I really liked your reading of this story. I'm going to take a guess and say this was from Weird Tales Magazine. I look forward to more and have subscribed.
Great reading of the story. But I have to say that the ending left me a little flat. I think that another author, such as H.P. Lovecraft could have done a better job with the same premise.
John Collier's story "This I refute Beelzy" is here....Shirley Jackson is a particular favorite of mine. She's represented here with her stories "The Possibility of Evil" and "The Witch." I will be narrating more by her in the future. Right now my goal is to try to present a new author each week. E.E.F.
INDEED.... Blackwood had a special talent for that primal type of horror, but the wrong vocal chords would've rendered it flat. thanks again for this channel and voice.
edward french - Yup. Its the timing, the tone, the natural inflection of the reading. The unknown, the unseen fears of our own imagination is way more frightening than some CGI thing getting us.
Simple but effective. Nothing needs to be said about the monster, the reader's mind is what makes it so chilling.
Great work as always Mr. French.
Simple basic horror. Thanks again for listening. E.E.F.
Of course Keller would write about a Cellar
You made a funny
The basic plot of this tale is simple enough, but as with all good stories it is the way in which it is told (both on the page, and here, in this narration) which brings it to life.
Thanks again for another excellent presentation.
Yes. It's a bout a basic a fear fable as they come. Interesting that the author was a psychiatrist.......e.e.f.
Rotten father, mother who lacks confidence enough to stand firm where best interests of her son are concerned, and an extremely misguided Dr. However the story is "non-rotten", as is your narration.😉 Bingeing your channel is proving to be a most enjoyable experience.
I enjoyed the story, Mr. French! Your timing and tone are excellent. I listen to your channel many times every week. Thank you so much for your work. As a fellow lover of ghost stories, I want to suggest for your enjoyment The Ghostly Tales of J.S. Le Fanu. Vol. 1. There are two especially great stories: 1. Schalken The Painter. 2. An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Angier Street. Thanks again!
Thanks Ronald, I'm always on the lookout for authors I haven't previously posted here. I'll check out your suggestions. e.e.f.
Yes! Schalken the Painter...a must hear 👂
I remember this story from when I was very young and how it reinforced the fear I had of the cellar in my mother's house. Oddly, my dog had the same fear and whenever my mother went down there, he'd push her up the stairs.
I'm settling down for the night & to listen to this gem right now Edward , and with new headphones! Goodnight & thank you yet again. 😘
This is very like something from M. R. James. Thank you, Mr. French. Another good reading. Hope you will find time to do another before Halloween. Perhaps something from Washington Irving would fit the theme.
Another excellent reading. I enjoy stories where one person can sense things and everyone else thinks they're crazy.
Fantastic reading of one of my favorite short stories!
A sad tale.....BUT...Glad to hear you enjoyed it, mark. E.E.F.
This was new to me, and dare I mention it... stirred up some chilling memories from my youth. Congratulations. Re. the request for "Schalcken the Painter" below... it would suit you perfectly and it's one of my favourites. So, yes please sir, if you're so inclined.
I'm not familiar with it and will definitely check it out.
Excellent. You're skill is perfect for the reading of the rhyme of the mariner. (The albatross.
Great narration!
Mr French, your voice reminds me faintly of Vincent Price. It makes for excellent horror narration.
Another one I remember as a kid (my family had a good set of short story collections and horror fiction compilations). Good one as well. Thank you for your reading of it!
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Nearing the end of the story and I'm anticipating a plot twist like those often found in creepypastas and old time radio shows.
Now that's a real goosebumps story.
Real meat and potatoes horror. E.E.F.
I really liked your reading of this story. I'm going to take a guess and say this was from Weird Tales Magazine. I look forward to more and have subscribed.
It was evidently that what killed the poor soul was no more than fear of the unknown. From the beginning I thought it was a terrible idea
Great reading of the story. But I have to say that the ending left me a little flat. I think that another author, such as H.P. Lovecraft could have done a better job with the same premise.
Appreciate hearing your opinion...Yes. Perhaps a little Lovecraft love might have given a bit more resonance to the premise. E.E.F.
Less is so often More. Lovecraft would have made it too complex….
God, this was chilling...
This story is so sad. More sad than scary imho. Terrible Doctor and father!
I would love to hear u read my favorite John Collier story, "Evening Primrose"...and more Shirley Jackson 😻
John Collier's story "This I refute Beelzy" is here....Shirley Jackson is a particular favorite of mine. She's represented here with her stories "The Possibility of Evil" and "The Witch." I will be narrating more by her in the future. Right now my goal is to try to present a new author each week. E.E.F.
Genius narration
Thanks, sharpasaneraser. Primal HORROR.
INDEED.... Blackwood had a special talent for that primal type of horror, but the wrong vocal chords would've rendered it flat. thanks again for this channel and voice.
Holy SHITE! That ending...
It's the shits. E.E.F.
edward french - Yup. Its the timing, the tone, the natural inflection of the reading. The unknown, the unseen fears of our own imagination is way more frightening than some CGI thing getting us.
That's why I started this channel. It's all about bare bones old fashioned storytelling.
Worst,Advice Ever...Thanks for the reading Mr French 😎😎
The moral of the story. Always get a second doctor's opinion.......and as with all prescriptions, results may vary. Cheers. e.e.f.
@@FrenchEdward06 That and don't be awful parents.