Who is it who sweeps the path when the Autumn comes. Every year they come and the servants won't look outside. But the lady knows. She knows and fears the Sweeper.
I was listening to this while preparing dinner. Just at the moment the young women was getting her book, my son knocked unexpectedly at the back door. Embarrassingly I let out a blood- curdling scream. He was non-plussed as he is used to me startling easily 😏. I continue to be enthralled by your ghost-story readings and am surprised you are not a trained actor!
I love A.M. Burrage. I don't know how this only has 531 upvotes. This is an awesome story, and you narrate it beautifully. Edit: I love that line, "She looked her best by candlelight". Doesn't everybody? The older you get, the more candlelight becomes your friend. :)
Lovely story. Remind me of my grandparent's tale. Never let a beggar go empty handed. Give without asking questions. Lovely scenery of the autumn with the path laded with yellow leaves bathed in the moonlight.
Love this tale again, even here three years on, and the visuals. Gripping, vivid, thought- provoking, enjoyable also this time around. Thanks so much. Thanks so much, Tony.
Listened to this on a winter evening in Peru while it softly rained outside. Loved it. Human readers are irreplaceable in my humble opinion. So real and warm. Thank you for the video too. It made it even better!
yes, it is. The intonation seems better, and it can be made to sound hauntingly gothic, or upper class royalty, or Yorkshire or cockney...it just seems much better for a ghost story. Even though I'm American, I have to say nothing is worse than an American accent for a ghost story....you have the Southern drawl which only works if you have a Deliverance style story. lol or NY area which is more gangster. The Midwest isn't bad, but it isn't that great for the narrating of any kind of emotion or pathos; it sounds like a newscaster reading the weather :) Let's just home there are enough English people out there that will narrate all of the ghost stories!!! and Tony of course, does a fabulous job!
Mr Walker, what a breath of fresh air you are. I loved the story, loved your reading and your unpretentious surroundings. I easily imagined myself, having been asked in from the cold, to spend a little time with a friend. Bless you. As for me, I have sufficiently blessed to go soundly to sleep now. (Are you by any chance a writer as well as a lover of great literature?)
I'm would love to hear more like this story as I sit up after midnight working on my Diamond Paintings ❤️ You have a very intriguing way if telling a good story. Thank you and look forward to more.🙂
This is what I have been looking for. This is how I want a story read to me. Not in a sterile, dry, perfect manner, but with a mispronounciation, and a side word, and a laugh or sigh, and above all, the actual sound of a page being turned. This is story telling at its finest and I am so thankful I have found your channel. Please don't change your delivery. It is perfect.
This time you've been helping me paint my new dog grooming salon while I titrate to my bipolar medication....50 years old and I tell people that I found out I am Cyclothemic thermic and they all say no kidding really? Dang.... That's cold.
Really enjoyable. I look forward to more levels of Burrage’s tales. I have some of his stories in anthologies, but I am surprised that I cannot find a complete edition of his ghost stories!
Many years ago as a young man, I had a gentleman of the road stay overnight at the cottage I lived in, before he made his way on the next day to look for seasonal work in Blackpool. He was called George, probably in his sixties and lame in one leg. I was preparing our evening meal in my kitchen, chopping vegetables for a stew, while he sat in the living room, and we were discussing politics (not arguing), through the open door between the two rooms. By way of emphasising a point I wandered back into the living room, but as I spoke I became aware of a sudden stillness and silence, apart from my own voice. I paused, looking across the room, and saw George staring at me with a look of horror. Following his line of sight I saw that his eyes were fixed upon the large kitchen knife that I was gently waving in support of my commentary, and he was suddenly realising that he was alone, with a large man wielding a sharp knife, and that no one knew he was there. I think I shrugged, lowered the knife, grinned at him and carried on speaking, at which point the tension was broken. Next morning I gave him a lift up the road and the change in my pocket. Some years later, after I had moved to another village, I heard that he had been asking for me at the local shop, so he had obviously gotten over his fright.
If you are ever able to set up a corner similar to this in your house that is flanked by antique and vintage books with appropriate sound dampening materials and a high quality lavalier mic with the camera 50% closer, I believe those videos could be extremely popular. I’m picturing it like the character Peter Vincent from Fright Night 1984. Your narration is on another level and I hope to see you earn the success you deserve.
@@ClassicGhost popularity isn't the driver, your talent is. Your channel views are high and you have only been uploading for a few years. The next level might be making your channel stand out with a weekly "live" reading (not a live stream but as described, reading on camera) with a reasonably high production value (not high cost). This is just my opinion, but I know talent when I hear it. Your more recent uploads indicate a marked improvement over your early recordings and it's hard to imagine they could get better than they are. I am thinking also in terms of AI voice taking over a lot of things and how you can stand out. Being on camera is the most obvious way you can compete with AI. Whatever you do, you'll always have a loyal audience.
Interesting idea but i don’t have the facilities to create such a place in my little house so it would have to be built as a set somewhere . But where and at what cost ? Hard to see how the income from the videos would cover it
@@ClassicGhost Maybe you could work something out with a local library or similar to use a little space in exchange for something? Just an idea. It’s something to think about at least.
Another great one Tony. I have become a fan( atic! )
Hey hey! Great! I will keep them coming. Thank you :)
Wow, another great story! Thank you!
Great story. Thank you for your reading...
I love how you leave in, slight mistakes and how you "tut" at yourself, when you make them. It makes you more real! ❤
I should take them out !
I was listening to this while preparing dinner. Just at the moment the young women was getting her book, my son knocked unexpectedly at the back door. Embarrassingly I let out a blood- curdling scream. He was non-plussed as he is used to me startling easily 😏. I continue to be enthralled by your ghost-story readings and am surprised you are not a trained actor!
Well i did study drama for a few weeks only at university but i swapped to do Welsh instead
LOL at OP
Thank you enjoying your reading so natural with such feeling too!
I love your readings and am listening in every night. So glad I found Classic Ghost Stories
I love A.M. Burrage. I don't know how this only has 531 upvotes. This is an awesome story, and you narrate it beautifully. Edit: I love that line, "She looked her best by candlelight". Doesn't everybody? The older you get, the more candlelight becomes your friend. :)
How did I miss this one? Very happy to listen as I bake an apple cake.
I think there are lots of videos lurking about on the channel that somehow have got buried
I think this is my favorite
A pleasure to listen to you. No clunky mispronunciation. Read rather than merely read out.
Thank you so much
Lovely story. Remind me of my grandparent's tale. Never let a beggar go empty handed. Give without asking questions. Lovely scenery of the autumn with the path laded with yellow leaves bathed in the moonlight.
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Love this tale again, even here three years on, and the visuals. Gripping, vivid, thought- provoking, enjoyable also this time around. Thanks so much. Thanks so much, Tony.
Thank you for all of your time, energy, and efforts.
So nice of you
Listened to this on a winter evening in Peru while it softly rained outside. Loved it. Human readers are irreplaceable in my humble opinion. So real and warm. Thank you for the video too. It made it even better!
+@jurametall1228 it’s amazing how people listen all over the world. Lovely to have you here and I’m glad you’re enjoying the stories.
Fantastic narration. A very chilling tale.
Great job. For some reason an English accent is perfect for a ghost story.
So so true
yes, it is. The intonation seems better, and it can be made to sound hauntingly gothic, or upper class royalty, or Yorkshire or cockney...it just seems much better for a ghost story. Even though I'm American, I have to say nothing is worse than an American accent for a ghost story....you have the Southern drawl which only works if you have a Deliverance style story. lol or NY area which is more gangster. The Midwest isn't bad, but it isn't that great for the narrating of any kind of emotion or pathos; it sounds like a newscaster reading the weather :) Let's just home there are enough English people out there that will narrate all of the ghost stories!!! and Tony of course, does a fabulous job!
This is the best!!! I love the room.
I’m laying on my couch 🛋️ I feel like your across the room from me reading!!!
One day that's what UA-cam will be- holograms in your room.
You must listen to this it's really great. ☺
I did!
Your replies are so lovely. I truly look forward to listening to your readings. Delightful.❤
This is my favourite ghost-story! 😏 I've read it in the Dahl-book time and time again. Thank you for that! 💫
I've listened and watched your channel for a few days straight, now - I have been hooked ever since I found it! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for liking it!
Wonderful story but you make it special. Thank you
Lovely reading- soothing and perfect for a winter
evening indoors. thx Jenn
Intimate reading of brilliant tale. Thanks Tony
Thanks again
Fantastic. Thank you : !
Thank you very much.
Mr Walker, what a breath of fresh air you are. I loved the story, loved your reading and your unpretentious surroundings. I easily imagined myself, having been asked in from the cold, to spend a little time with a friend. Bless you. As for me, I have sufficiently blessed to go soundly to sleep now. (Are you by any chance a writer as well as a lover of great literature?)
Thank you.
No. 7 of today. 7/5/21
Thank you, once again
Great job, thank you. I grew up with my mum listening to radio plays and readings, it has rubbed off on me.
Such a relaxing and good story!! Great job Tony! Thanks!!
I sat sipping on my Rye, relaxing and listening to a good narration before bed!
Thankyou, I loved this.
Welcome
I'm would love to hear more like this story as I sit up after midnight working on my Diamond Paintings ❤️ You have a very intriguing way if telling a good story. Thank you and look forward to more.🙂
I will do more. Thank you for your words
After many great stories I was wondering if you would do a face reveal.... Then here you are! A full reading! Much appreciation from Australia!
Thanks Em
Anyhow, Bravo, Tony !
Don't stop doing this greer work !
This is what I have been looking for. This is how I want a story read to me. Not in a sterile, dry, perfect manner, but with a mispronounciation, and a side word, and a laugh or sigh, and above all, the actual sound of a page being turned. This is story telling at its finest and I am so thankful I have found your channel. Please don't change your delivery. It is perfect.
That’s great to hear. I am going to be doing
More video readings soon
Yes, don't you just love the page turning? It is always better when someone reads a story as if they're telling it, rather than as a newscaster, lol.
Baby Tony... Less refined than now.... Awwww
lol
Also I love the shirt you are rocking!
I like this "Raw Read" way of reading - it is like I am in the room with you or vice versa, with a cup of tea and a Fox's biscuit or two 😁🍵
I did The Owl by Anatole Le Braz in a similar way.
@@ClassicGhost I will check it out - cold up there I expect. Thank you for all your superb content.
Great reading, thank you!
Thanking you for inviting me into your parlour.
I’ve moved from there now :)
Great story. Thank you.
Fantastic 👻❤️
I can hardly believe that you read so smoothly in one take. Thank you for broadcasting yourself.
I don’t ;)
I edit out the errors
I guess seasons don’t fear the sweeper.
+@MAllen-ng8pl very good. one of my favourite songs
I mean “great !!”
This time you've been helping me paint my new dog grooming salon while I titrate to my bipolar medication....50 years old and I tell people that I found out I am Cyclothemic thermic and they all say no kidding really? Dang.... That's cold.
+@missdaisysunshine8633 so you get hold
and cold with it? didn’t know that
Really enjoyable. I look forward to more levels of Burrage’s tales. I have some of his stories in anthologies, but I am surprised that I cannot find a complete edition of his ghost stories!
Thank you!
Thank you Tony! 👻🎃
I never knew you show your face! This is a surprise.
Sometimes yes
Spooky!
Many years ago as a young man, I had a gentleman of the road stay overnight at the cottage I lived in, before he made his way on the next day to look for seasonal work in Blackpool. He was called George, probably in his sixties and lame in one leg. I was preparing our evening meal in my kitchen, chopping vegetables for a stew, while he sat in the living room, and we were discussing politics (not arguing), through the open door between the two rooms. By way of emphasising a point I wandered back into the living room, but as I spoke I became aware of a sudden stillness and silence, apart from my own voice. I paused, looking across the room, and saw George staring at me with a look of horror. Following his line of sight I saw that his eyes were fixed upon the large kitchen knife that I was gently waving in support of my commentary, and he was suddenly realising that he was alone, with a large man wielding a sharp knife, and that no one knew he was there. I think I shrugged, lowered the knife, grinned at him and carried on speaking, at which point the tension was broken. Next morning I gave him a lift up the road and the change in my pocket. Some years later, after I had moved to another village, I heard that he had been asking for me at the local shop, so he had obviously gotten over his fright.
That’s a great story. Thanks n for sharing it
That’s a great story. Thanks n for sharing it
I really wish I could look at the books behind you-
💚🥰
+@trishbirchard1270 they change to be fair. just had a change around today
If you are ever able to set up a corner similar to this in your house that is flanked by antique and vintage books with appropriate sound dampening materials and a high quality lavalier mic with the camera 50% closer, I believe those videos could be extremely popular. I’m picturing it like the character Peter Vincent from Fright Night 1984.
Your narration is on another level and I hope to see you earn the success you deserve.
A crowdfund would help accomplish whatever you need to expand in whatever direction you see fit.
i’m not sure i’m popular enough to make it work ! i could perhaps hire a place like that , or a place that i
could dress up like that
@@ClassicGhost popularity isn't the driver, your talent is. Your channel views are high and you have only been uploading for a few years. The next level might be making your channel stand out with a weekly "live" reading (not a live stream but as described, reading on camera) with a reasonably high production value (not high cost).
This is just my opinion, but I know talent when I hear it. Your more recent uploads indicate a marked improvement over your early recordings and it's hard to imagine they could get better than they are.
I am thinking also in terms of AI voice taking over a lot of things and how you can stand out. Being on camera is the most obvious way you can compete with AI.
Whatever you do, you'll always have a loyal audience.
Interesting idea but i don’t have the facilities to create such a place in my little house so it would have to be built as a set somewhere . But where and at what cost ? Hard to see how the income from the videos would cover it
@@ClassicGhost Maybe you could work something out with a local library or similar to use a little space in exchange for something? Just an idea. It’s something to think about at least.
Need additional designs for new hoodies for me 😂
+@missdaisysunshine8633 the company teemill don’t seem to do hoodies unless i’ve got it
wrk g (which is very possible)
@@ClassicGhost did you change companies? The last one I got was from y'all :-)
💖
Glad you're here Earth Cat
That high pitched bit at the start so had to whip the noise right down! Phew it hurt!
Please could you narrate some Walpole, you would do him justice! Thanx if you can.
Hey, now I've done the Snow by Hugh Walpole. Not yet on UA-cam
A good microphone would help a lot.
Classism is so tiresome...
Always loved when teachers would read aloud to us.Thankyou