My thanks to you for this one, Mr. French. I first read it when I was very, very young. I believe it was in one of those Alfred Hitchcock anthology paperbacks I used to pick up for a dime at the junk shops and then keep hidden because of my mother's horror at my literary tastes. This tale was one of my very favorites, and it was really a treat to hear your top-notch rendering of it. The only thing better than reading it is hearing you read it aloud. Got to go dig up (appropriately enough) some more of your voice-acting now...
Thanks, David. They Bite has been in a few anthologies, including my rapidly deteriorating ancient paperback copy of Zacherlie's Vulture Stew. Be safe and well. E.E.F.
What a gloriously ghoulish tale, with Mr French bringing the goods! I'm sure you have your own personal greatest hits your clawing your way through, but I would love to hear you tackle H. R. Wakefields short story 'The Red Lodge' one day. Keep up the exceptional work, you are a genuine treasure!
Beautiful. There are those with a voice that isnt meant for reading horror. You though, capture those men sitting round a fire and telling stories to young ones into the night. Im eager for another tale.
There's nothing i like more than listening to your wonderful readings.....but i just love dogs too much to go any further i'll look forward to next time when we meet again .......xx
I come back to listen to this every so often - it's one of my favourite stories and your narration is simply brilliant. This one is what made me stumble onto your channel originally, and what made me subscribe. Been enjoying your excellent narrations ever since. 😀
edward french I can’t wait!😂It always make me happy when I get a notification that you’ve uploaded something! I love listening to you narrate, and the stories you choose to read are my favorite kind of scary and twisted!😂 I believe my favorite so far has been, “Burn Witch, Burn” I wish there had been a thousand chapters to that book😂😂😂
Your introduction was enough to have me glued to the speakers, Edward, thank you. Its your thoughtful projections, inflections, alluding to whats at the edge of the page, the gritty details sounded in your voice, which creates a space where just You alone, draw up all the world around a story. I have found that to be very uniquely your own special ability, Edward, for which, I am very thankful. Another wonderful delivery of a story unknown to me until today. Excellent.
@@FrenchEdward06 The dimension of character You bring, with your talented voice creates it all for me, the words alone wouldnt hold my attentions for long, but, when you breath life into it all? Well, its an entirely different creature then. Thank you, Edward.
Thanks, Drake. I agree. The story is gruesome. But it doesn't rely on gore for the horror. The monster is very original and that makes the ending all the more unsettling. Cheers. E.E.F.
Some good horror here. The fact that the protagonist turned out to be a murderous bastard takes away from the tragedy of the ending but it makes it more palatable I suppose. It reminds of the stories in the old Tales from the Crypt TV show where the protagonist almost always ended up with a horrible demise but they were also almost always awful people. I wonder if that's a narrative technique writers use often to "soften the blow" so-to-speak? Great job here as usual Mr. French.
Hi Edward, long time listener first time caller here. I really enjoyed the story and the addition of the little preludes with the content warning on the last few stories is really great. I enjoy the addition immensely both for the consideration to more sensitive listeners and the overall effect on the listening experience. Thanks for all the work you put into these ghoulish narrations!
You first grabbed my attention with your brilliant performance of the Shirley Jackson favorite "The Witch".... and I've felt the grip tighten with each new upload. And learning you worked on "Sleep Away Camp" which holds a sacred place in my DVD collection instantly "trans"formed me to a fan for life 😉
Dear Violet Femme- This was a nice missive to find at the top of my Sunday....Sleepaway Camp has resonated with many people of a certain generation. Perhaps not a GREAT movie, but strangely memorable. Thank you. E.E.F.
Thanks, Brian. Sleepaway Camp was the first movie I created the Special Makeup Effects for. There's was definitely a lot of "dead meat" during that production. Some of it boiled alive. E.E.F.
Ah ok. I can think of two possible conclusions for this guy. Anyhow this was an interesting story. I didn't realize the totality of the horror until the last scene and his dramatic discovery about the object in the room. I also had somewhat of a disgust response to it (the last scene), it's pretty gross. I approve!
I love your voice and your always superlative narrations - but afraid I must pass on this one if dog strangulation is involved. Look forward to next time, though. cheers! And thanks for the warning!
"Boucher" is pronounced "BOW-cher". I promise. Meanwhile, excellent work! Your performance reminds me very much of Ernest Chappell, announcer and star of the classic radio show, "Quiet, Please"! Bravo!
Dr. - Even though you are Despicable, I'm sure you are correct about that pronunciation. I've heard "Quiet, Please " on the Old Time Sirius XM Satellite radio channel and appreciate the comparison. THANK YOU for commenting. E.E.F.
At 5:48 should the word be "terminology" instead of "technology"? Great narration here. My favorite part of the story was where the young man at the bar talks about the Carkers, Sawney Bean, and their anthropophagous ilk. This story felt much more modern than it really is. If it wasn't for the references to the war I could easily imagined that this was written in the 60s, 70s or even later.
My thanks to you for this one, Mr. French. I first read it when I was very, very young. I believe it was in one of those Alfred Hitchcock anthology paperbacks I used to pick up for a dime at the junk shops and then keep hidden because of my mother's horror at my literary tastes. This tale was one of my very favorites, and it was really a treat to hear your top-notch rendering of it. The only thing better than reading it is hearing you read it aloud. Got to go dig up (appropriately enough) some more of your voice-acting now...
Thanks, David. They Bite has been in a few anthologies, including my rapidly deteriorating ancient paperback copy of Zacherlie's Vulture Stew. Be safe and well. E.E.F.
Blimey, your voice is like butter!
What a gloriously ghoulish tale, with Mr French bringing the goods!
I'm sure you have your own personal greatest hits your clawing your way through, but I would love to hear you tackle H. R. Wakefields short story 'The Red Lodge' one day.
Keep up the exceptional work, you are a genuine treasure!
I'll look it up. Thanks for listening, Stunted Slime! E.E.F.
@FrenchEdward06 What an immature 53 year old who's sense of humor hasn't matured beyond the age of 15? 😊
Always one of my favorites - keen treat to hear you tell "They Bite"!
Beautiful. There are those with a voice that isnt meant for reading horror. You though, capture those men sitting round a fire and telling stories to young ones into the night. Im eager for another tale.
That's nice to hear, John, 'cause that's definitely my mission here on the channel. Cheers. E.E.F.
There's nothing i like more than listening to your wonderful readings.....but i just love dogs too much to go any further i'll look forward to next time when we meet again .......xx
One of my all-time favourite horror stories. As ever, narrated with perfect precision. Thank you.
I come back to listen to this every so often - it's one of my favourite stories and your narration is simply brilliant.
This one is what made me stumble onto your channel originally, and what made me subscribe. Been enjoying your excellent narrations ever since. 😀
That...was...awesome! I love creepy, brilliantly narrated folklore! 😊 thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thanks, L Parsons.....Stay tuned for more Halloween treats! E.E.F.
edward french I can’t wait!😂It always make me happy when I get a notification that you’ve uploaded something! I love listening to you narrate, and the stories you choose to read are my favorite kind of scary and twisted!😂 I believe my favorite so far has been, “Burn Witch, Burn” I wish there had been a thousand chapters to that book😂😂😂
Your introduction was enough to have me glued to the speakers, Edward, thank you. Its your thoughtful projections, inflections, alluding to whats at the edge of the page, the gritty details sounded in your voice, which creates a space where just You alone, draw up all the world around a story. I have found that to be very uniquely your own special ability, Edward, for which, I am very thankful. Another wonderful delivery of a story unknown to me until today. Excellent.
I appreciate hearing that, Mr. Nobody. Thanks for listening! E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 The dimension of character You bring, with your talented voice creates it all for me, the words alone wouldnt hold my attentions for long, but, when you breath life into it all? Well, its an entirely different creature then. Thank you, Edward.
I miss Vincent Price so much! Thank you for keeping up the work!
Yooooooo i only eer heard tha cbc nightfall adaptation of dis story before, mad props for narrating tha original!
I actually forgot to breathe at the end! Thank you Mr F
You were WARNED.....I trust you are still addicted to oxygen. Cheers. E.E.F.
Your voice transforms tales of horror into melodious enchantment. You are a wizard.🌠🌙
Great narration. I read this one when I was a kid, and it's stuck with me. Very original concept, too.
Thanks, Drake. I agree. The story is gruesome. But it doesn't rely on gore for the horror. The monster is very original and that makes the ending all the more unsettling. Cheers. E.E.F.
Some good horror here. The fact that the protagonist turned out to be a murderous bastard takes away from the tragedy of the ending but it makes it more palatable I suppose.
It reminds of the stories in the old Tales from the Crypt TV show where the protagonist almost always ended up with a horrible demise but they were also almost always awful people. I wonder if that's a narrative technique writers use often to "soften the blow" so-to-speak?
Great job here as usual Mr. French.
Hi Edward, long time listener first time caller here. I really enjoyed the story and the addition of the little preludes with the content warning on the last few stories is really great. I enjoy the addition immensely both for the consideration to more sensitive listeners and the overall effect on the listening experience. Thanks for all the work you put into these ghoulish narrations!
Thank you for chiming in John. Nice to hear that you're a long time listener. Cheers. E.E.F.
17:25 kid with the beard: you're actually scaring me! really!! and it's 4 o'clock in the afternoon!
Oh yessss! Perfect for a stormy night alone in the hills….brrrr
another listen - Good night, Edward! 😏
Edward, I love your enthusiasm! :)
Another shocker!
(I may not sleep too well, tonight ...)
Hmmm. I wonder if there's similar legend located where you are? (Heh, heh) E.E.F.
You first grabbed my attention with your brilliant performance of the Shirley Jackson favorite "The Witch".... and I've felt the grip tighten with each new upload. And learning you worked on "Sleep Away Camp" which holds a sacred place in my DVD collection instantly "trans"formed me to a fan for life 😉
Dear Violet Femme- This was a nice missive to find at the top of my Sunday....Sleepaway Camp has resonated with many people of a certain generation. Perhaps not a GREAT movie, but strangely memorable. Thank you. E.E.F.
Strangely memorable without a doubt 😉 I'll never forget that last scene... Shocking for it's time I'm sure. Have u worked with Savini?
I asked the Dead Meat channel to recommend this channel. They mentioned you had worked on Sleepaway Camp.
Thanks, Brian. Sleepaway Camp was the first movie I created the Special Makeup Effects for. There's was definitely a lot of "dead meat" during that production. Some of it boiled alive. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 I actually own that movie.. good job! 😁
@@FrenchEdward06 wow... I never knew you worked on the FX. Were there other films you worked on?
@@TheRealNormanBates ever heard of a little film called Terminator 2? 😀
Thanks again Mr French for your great narration.Concerning 2:33 "A Gibraltar of pygmies".That line must be unique in literature .
I think you could teach a writing course on short story construction from "They Bite." Mr. Boucher was quite the word smith. E.E.F.
Ah, I remember this from a short story collection I got earlier this year. :D
This is quite a good one
Ah ok. I can think of two possible conclusions for this guy. Anyhow this was an interesting story. I didn't realize the totality of the horror until the last scene and his dramatic discovery about the object in the room. I also had somewhat of a disgust response to it (the last scene), it's pretty gross. I approve!
I love your voice and your always superlative narrations - but afraid I must pass on this one if dog strangulation is involved. Look forward to next time, though. cheers! And thanks for the warning!
"Boucher" is pronounced "BOW-cher". I promise. Meanwhile, excellent work! Your performance reminds me very much of Ernest Chappell, announcer and star of the classic radio show, "Quiet, Please"! Bravo!
Dr. - Even though you are Despicable, I'm sure you are correct about that pronunciation. I've heard "Quiet, Please " on the Old Time Sirius XM Satellite radio channel and appreciate the comparison. THANK YOU for commenting. E.E.F.
Bullshit.
Pronunciation is correct in spoken English.
Boo/Cher if French.
Boucher as in voucher in common English.
love the intro of yours! reminds me of arch obler!
We definitely owe a debt to mr. Obler. E.E.F.
At 5:48 should the word be "terminology" instead of "technology"?
Great narration here. My favorite part of the story was where the young man at the bar talks about the Carkers, Sawney Bean, and their anthropophagous ilk.
This story felt much more modern than it really is. If it wasn't for the references to the war I could easily imagined that this was written in the 60s, 70s or even later.
Reminds me of the Feeders from Dead Space 3.
Aw, come on, you’ve read scarier stuff than this (like Kuttner’s GRAVEYARD RATS)
I agree, but the punch line of They Bite even freaks me out! E.E.F.
I read this decades ago, when I was too young to get most of the references.
It definitely made an impression on me nonetheless.
What was the hollow stone?
Lol have them leave the room now hahaha I liked that. OUT!
It IS one of the most nasty tales I've recorded....very mush like the old timey horror comic books. Cheers. E.E.F.
Yes, it's a common thing to say from ye olden days but I just loved the deranged part and the way you said it was priceless
Please don't ever remove this.
I don't intend to, George. E.E.F.
Now that it's been a while, can we discuss what we believe happened to Tallant?
I love me some voice actors.
thanks so much for the warning - sounds too gross for me. not my kind of scary story. . .
I'm going to have to start to dare people to listen now. E.E.F.
edward french LOL ok seems like a good dare. but now i’ll have to double dare you about something. :}
“nauseating narrative.” 🤨🫢😋