"The Wendigo" Algernon Blackwood audiobook CLASSIC HORROR ― Chilling Tales for Dark Nights
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"The Wendigo"
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Narrator: Amy Gramour
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This literary classic by English author Algernon Blackwood was originally published in 1910, in his collection of stories entitled The Lost Valley and Other Stories. This reading of the tale is by narrator Amy Gramour, originally produced for the Librivox project.
To see more of Amy Gramour's work for Librivox, visit her collection of recordings here:
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The Wendigo is a story of the unknown, not only the stories and rumors of something in the wilderness, but the sheer anxiety of going into unexplored territory and living off the land and by your wits. This is a classic monster tale that asks the question, "Who or what is the monster here?"
The changes someone goes through when facing uninhabited lands can be thrilling, but it can also take a toll on your mind. At least, that is what The Wendigo says to us. The "call of the wild" can bring about a ferocity in a man that makes him lose a little of himself in the wild. And when brought back into civilization, that part of himself may not come back.
With classic stories the suspense is built by simply not showing the monster and by contrasting the fantastic with the mundane. Even in such a short story The Wendigo is packed with the perfect amount of character development, a vast setting, and an unsettling chill of something watching you at every turn.
The tale itself is allegedly based on Blackwood's experiences hunting in the backwoods of Canada. In the story, a group of men including Dr. Cathcart and his nephew Mr. Simpson go on a moose hunting trip deep into the wilderness of northern Canada with their guides Hank Davis and the French-Canadian Joseph Défago, along with their Indian cook, Punk. They split up to cover more ground, Dr. Cathcart with Hank and Simpson with Défago, but the rumor of a creature that wanders the wild where they are headed begins to stir in their minds.
When Défago takes off unexpectedly, Simpson attempts to follow him, but Défago is so swift that he is unable to keep up. The strange tracks he leaves, however, reveal that Défago was chasing something else, something with even stranger tracks. Stranger still is the lingering scent of something unexplainable that those who have smelled it can only describe as the "odor of lions."
Simpson somehow is able to make it back to the original camp alone. Dr. Cathcart and Hank are surprised to see him, especially without his guide. But when Défago returns on his own, he is somehow changed.
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Thank you for this. Blackwood was a genius. The atmosphere he creates is always so effective. Wendigo is my favorite of his work.
Way to many ppl with no imagination and no patience.This story is a classic,I love it and only ppl who have never read the original on a miserable winters night would complain of its length,
The unfortunate problem of the instant gratification era we live in.
Do they complain of it being too long or too short????? In the world of audiobooks, this is a small (gorgeous) kitten of a story.
😻😸😻
From a guy that lives in ontario and spends many nights in the deep wilderness, this is awesome. I love the story telling! Thanks for the upload!
bet your fully aware of that subtle sound of a pine moths wings.....
People always bitch about long stories, but that's exactly what drew me here.
I know. Those bitchers. 😉🤣😅🤔
Maybe you heard it subconsciously.🤔🤔😉😊
😊 not me... i love a long story... long as it has a good flow...
i hate a story that's too damn short... leaves you hungry...
I really really like Blackwood's "The Wendigo." It partucular liked the style of writing, the way it built up and finished. It was unrushed, so could draw out aspects of colour, like characterisation, attitudes, suspense, and so on.
I bitch about ads
Did anyone else have this as required reading in high school? I remember dying of boredom while reading it, I’m so glad I gave it another try! Fantastic narration, thank you.
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I can't wait til y'all put it out!
This classical and very good tale I knew from many (many!) years, but in this audiobook shape I listened some three years ago while (believe it) in a cabin in the deep of the forest, in Finland. The combined effect is still lasting on me.
I think she did a great job. Thanks so much for upload!
+Chris Douglas You're welcome!
+Chilling Tales For Dark Nights hi there nice to meet you good storys pal
I wish I could find more stories read by her.
Algernon deserves much more recognition as a great storyteller.
I wish the narrator had many more recordings! She is excellent. She really captures the atmosphere of this story, not too mention her voice is soothing and easy to listen too. Thank you for this gem!
This was one of the best tales I have ever had the privilege to hear. Expertly narrated and outstandingly written, it was as if I could see the story unfolding before my eyes. I was lying back with my eyes closed and just let the story take me in. I was disappointed that it had to end. 😊
I think A.Blackwood had a style of writing, that was more in vogue years ago. I too find his style soothing and easy to listen to. And it works to convey that weird and frightening quality of the tale.
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I was also lying with my eyes closed, taking in a wonderful story. Suddenly, my ears were subjected to AudioTorture in the form of ADS of zero artistic merit.
I've listened to this story so many times. I wrote a brief book report on it in high school, years ago. I just realized the whole "Odor of Lions" thing is meant to describe the smell of rotting flesh, not just the smell of a predator.
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I love love this story. Have read it and I am definitely reading it again very soon. Algernon Blackwood is one of the best horror authors period. Along with HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Guy De Mapausant,(really hope I spelled his name right), Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle (at times when he did write horror stories),.... Just so many..... Henry S. Whitehead, Arthur Machen, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Robert Chambers, Robert Howard,..... I can probably just go on and on. I love love classic horror stories.
This is a superb reading by Amy Gramour. I'd read Blackwood's The Willows, of course, but aside from that one I'd never really rated him that highly. Gramour's reading is seemingly effortless; I listened on my phone while I spent the morning working around the house, and remained constantly hooked by this story. It's a curious blend of folklore and fairy tale, and the setting more suitable for a Jack London tale than the very British Blackwood; but somehow it works. Please note that the link you posted to Amy Gramour's other readings doesn't seem to be working.
I don't get why there's so much hate in the comments... Beautiful reading of a true master's artpiece (which is not for anybody and that's ok) & the visual is also great. If you don't like it, CLICK AWAY. No one forces you to watch & leaving anger in the comments also doesn't make your life any more beautiful. More calmness, love and light to all!
There's nothing to object to, apart from the ADS. It's daft beyond belief to place/allow them *inside* a work of fiction.
After having entered a wonderful world created by author & reader, one is violently thrown out of that world, into content of much lower quality (i.e. the ADS).
There's a very good reason why ads are not placed inside novels, etc.
Allow those torturous ADS before and after the story, by all means, if you're in it for the dollar. 😂😂😂
No one is forcing you to read the comments either.
Wow good point
If ads are such a tremendous problem for you, maybe look into adblockers. They work really well :)
I remember the abridged version in "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." Nice to finally hear the full story, although I liked the ending of the other one better.
teejaynumber13 it always scared the hell out of me..” oh my feet, my burning feet of fire “
This was published over 100 years ago.
Pointless comment.
@@skrimper No it's not. It's a true and valid statement that not everybody knows.
You comment...see, that's pointless
Great comment keep up the good work
@@skrimper asshole comment.
@@sterlingcampbell2116 yessir 100 years ago that’s fricken crazy
I love this. So slow, detailed, and building. Reminds me of good campfire stories we used to tell. Wonderful job.
Amy, I love your narration. Your voice is as clear as a bell with perfect pacing.
There certainly are some quality people listening to the reading of Blackwoods story. Because I've noticed some real quality comments of appreciation.😊😊❤💖
One of my favorite short stories!
Short? :D
@@SikkiSweets read, it's long. Written, it's probably only a few pages. So yes, short story.
@@TheMistressMisery It's just as much a short story in any format, nitwit 🙉
Great story!! I listened to it on the way to work. I could visualize every detail thanks to the story telling . Creepy as hell!😮
Her voice is very good! Not to shrill and very soothing.
The story itself is great.
The fact that she says (not to offend anyone of course) negro is part of the story. She's saying what is written in the original text so please, don't be offended while listening.
NEGRO to me sounds about as right (or wrong) as BLACK. Spanish is my first language.
Real talk black people will get offended anyway you address them if there pretentious but most black people arent like that and wont freak out when you say black people.
People nowadays are always looking for a way to be offended so it best to not give a damn about their feelings. If you have to stop for everything people are offended by nothing would get done or ever be created again.
😭😭😭 THE WENDIGO IS RACIST!!!...
😊 (just kiddin'... lol!)
@@GatorMilk thanks for sharing
An excellent story. Riveting and expertly narrated.
im only halfway thru and I friggin love the writing! Plzzzzzzzz don't be a terrible ending Plzzzzzzzz don't be a terrible ending. Kk just finished...its o..k...The best thing was the narrator. She reminded me of Steven Kings Silver Bullet movie when the boys sister would narrate. That sad gloomy almost depressed sounding long voice. Made the story sound way better than it actually was. You're pretty good and id listen to you read Anytime!
Oh my God; I heard so many stories and tales about the Wendigo in movies and in comics; but never the true source of the legend. Thank you!
In Native American legend the wendigo is a spirit more often associated with inducing cannibalism.
This isn't the true source, I've never heard of the wendigo being described as a "moss-eater".
Cannibalism is associated with the wendigo, but on a broader level the wendigo is greed personified; no matter how much the wendigo eats, it always needs more.
It primarily serves as a warning against being overly self-indulgent, and secondarily as an enforcer of the social taboo against engaging in cannibalism even when faced with a famine; which was a common reality for the Anishinaabe people who lived around the Great Lakes, especially during the winters.
There was even a Marvel Comics character named Wendigo. At the time1975, I didn't know it had such awful origin. Gross!!
@@TheLordUrban Hunter gatherer culture must have faced the possibility of starvation a lot. So creating terrible myth around preventing cannabalism was imperitive.
What a wonderfully written story!
Normally, I'd be highly uncomfortable with racial slurs, but, understanding the time, and age that this story takes place, I can get over it.
Good story.
Love the fire. Thanks for uploading
Didn't know Wendigos were vegan. "Moss diet". I thought they ate people. Well if I ever go camping in the great outdoors, that's a relief to know. I'll make sure to bring extra salad!
not so smart. it might kill you to steal the salad before you can offer it.
Plazma Spiral WHO THE FACK TOOK MY SALAD!?!?
if a wendingo was vegan it would tell you
Since the windigo is brought about when somebody practices cannibalism. It is a bit confusing isn't it
Not true i defently like 🥩.............hoooowhoohaahaas
One of the very best stories. Many thanks!
the wendigo, the wendigo, I saw him just a friend ago.
Thank you for posting this. It's perfect for a windy night with bourbon and candles.
Awe yes a classic legend/true story.
good story, good reading, thanks for uploading!
Thank you again!
i read the story several times in my life. thank you so much for uploading this!
Flowers for Algernon
Brilliant story and exceptional narration, thanxxxx
This story has a different affect every time. I hear something new or connect with something old. Well told. And Blackwood's writing has it's own majic. It gets me into the kinds of stories I wouldn't usually be interested in. 🗿🍷
This story is awesome!
One of my absolute favorite stories done on this channel. Keep it up!
I love this narrator.
Loved the intro with the whispers
Wow, what a great channel. Thank you!
Love the detail in the story 😊
OMG!!I LOVE THIS TALE!I HAVE READ THIS BOOK BEFORE! !!!!!!!!:)
Amazing story! Pls do more!
Thank you!
Great narration, very well done.
Truly a great story
One of the very few Blackwood stories I enjoyed. This and the willows and valley of the beasts.
Hammerson Peters got me here... Great narration. Thank you!
I was listening to this cause I didn't feel like rereading it myself again and feel asleep at the start and woke back up in time for the last sentence lol
That's what sometimes happens!🤔😊
This is an awesome story.
believe it or not, Native Americans first told of this creature.
Yes, I know the Algonquian people.
And the wendigo origins really are disturbing, aren't they? Poor people who turn into these damn wendigoes.....
I'm Cherokee and we are aware of this, we tell it to mixed and white folk because full bloods are more restrained. I was told about this by a friend for some reason told me it to scare me and ooh boy it worked. We know of the wendigo
Austin Trench I've known of the Wendigo for a long time now. I have Algonquin ancestry. When I was younger, I used to be terrified of Wendigos, but now they simply catch my interest.
zenobia kaiju Oh. Well, you'll have no trouble getting mauled by a similar tree demon with no face that takes children.
You mean, Slenderman?
i love this
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This is my favorite narration of this story. Plus it's a completely undeterred story too! Thanks for posting
great reading!
I wish there were more good story like this one. The wording ever intense.
I really love creepy things so yea thank u!
I love this!
Absolutely awesome! Very much enjoyed this story. Thank you CTFDN! Amazing voice Amy! 👏🌹👍 New subscriber.
Best one yet
Good to see this
This story is one of the reasons wendigos in modern day pop culture are depicted with horns
But the show *supernatural* probably had one of the most faithful addaptations of wendigos
(To the original native american cannibal myths )
It had no horn and no deer like head but looked like
a tall
pale skinned
And long armed
(With no body hair i believe )
Human
with of course the possession of super strength xD
Theres also the
Scary storys to tell in the dark
Wendigo story
And
The 2001 wendigo film that inpired the modern popculture wendigo look
Slender man style crap pops to mind)0(
great story from a great era
Very good narration 👍
Great story
thank you
Really good story.
WOW Great story really enjoyed it
I LOVE THIS!
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My one and only complaint..... the emotionless nonplussed way she cried "Oh my feet of fire etc......" it just came across dull. I think there should have been WAAAAY more put into tht cry, bcuz in the story it sounds as tho it was terrifying to hear...... 😕😕😕
It was far more haunting to imagine that cry let out while reading it from what was written before.
I agree with you, and I bet the narrator would too and probably feels she didn't do a good enough job. It's tough... Very easy to screw up.
I think you either have to narrate it straight with no affectation at all, so that you leave it textual and let the reader's imagination fill it in---or, do a full-on performance like you're in a radio play or something. Anything in between cheapens it somehow. It's tempting to add a little affectation but probably a good idea not to do it unless you're confident you can add something that's not already in the text.
Keep bringing the long stories :D
i love tells about the wendigo, by far my fav. mythical monster
You and me both! Just got to love the idea of eating someone alive.
+Randy Kelly mine too
it's no myth. cue creepy music
Not my favourite myth creature. Just the one I would most,"not!!" like to meet. Imagine how the possibility of meeting wendigo would have scared the original listeners witless. Starvation would have been a very current possibility to some hunter gatherer cultures. And I understanding wendigo was the outcome of starvation. Imagine the terrible choice, eat human flesh or die. It would be a awful choice, because we love life more than we love the undiscovered country. So..Hard choice.
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You guys are the best
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Oh a windigo story! I love the windigo!
Same
More then one of them.
dahello likeasombody It's been spelled Wendigo, Windigo, and even Witigo... there's so many ways to spell and/or pronounce it, but it's essentially all the same creature.
So the moral of the story is: don't go into the wilderness for ANY reason.
good story
I just listened to this with Lustmord's new album *Dark Matter* in the background. Really great mix. Fucking most creeped out I've been in a while.
I'm using this to sleep
1:09:20 ...And *FORGETTING HIS RIFLE ON THE GROUND*. I'd call him an idiot, but given the circumstances, it is understandable.
You'd be surprised how some people do that. Even training soldiers forget their rifles. Even under the threat of being punished. I nearly did one morning, but I heard the sergeant catch someone, so turned back to pick my own rifle up. Phew Saved!!
This story almost sounds Lovecraftian in its beginnings, although Lovecraft would have got to the horror quicker.
I'm here because of until dawn
+miranda wilson How so?
+Chilling Tales For Dark Nights
It has scary ass wendigos in it
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I'm here because of my story XD
I found until dawn because of this story lol
I heard that people actually become possessed by the spirit of the Wendigo. They don't change form or turn into monsters, but they become raging cannibals. Basically, it's a curse. There have been old Native American and modern day historical accounts of Wendigo encounters.
One man actually got on a bus, full of people, and he had a strange vibe about him. He sat down, and he started staring at this one man listening to his iPod with his headphones on. Next, this man jumps on the poor unsuspecting man, and stabs him and begins to eat him. The passengers scream and run off the bus. They all watch this horrible event outside the bus. Then, after the man has finished his "meal" a look of crazed contentment passes over his face. Someone in the crowd shouts that the man has been possessed by the spirit of the Wendigo.
There is actually a mental disorder known as Wendigo Psychosis, in which the sufferer believes themselves to be transformed into a monster or demon like the Wendigo, and develops and insane craving for human flesh. So there is truth behind the legend.
Didn't that guy say aliens told him to do it?
lol. im gona go to shop now, grab some snacks for the night:D this story.
This isn't your typical pasta. It's a great story is you have the patience to listen to it. Those who say it is boring probably aren't into history or folklore. I really liked this one. I hope to see more of this kind. I prefer long ones. And I like the dark meat.
Well it WAS written in 1910 (before either World War). What did you expect? Nearly everyone back then was racist by today's standards. Honestly look at other examples from that time period (like Lovecraft's work) many people back then genuinely believed that some races were better than others. That didn't always mean they hated so-called "inferior" races, they just didn't have the same notions of racial equality that are more common today. A lot can change in a time period as short as a century.
nothing better to do, so might as well listen to this
I have this story in a book a mere foot away from my hand.
we should get a legit indian storyteller to narrate some creepypastas
+Filthy Rich That would be GREAT!!
“Hello this is Pajeet, velcome to BollySpook”
Did you mean Native American?
@@SpockLover27 I do think that Filthy Rich means Native American, but i think an Asian Indian person responded mistakenly.
Its bound to happen.
The negativity in the comments bothered me. Without guys like Algernon Blackwood, there would be no Stephen King or Anne Rice or William Peter Blaty, etc etc etc. Yes, when this was written it wasn't the most politically correct time, but this is how people spoke back then and of course we know better now. Get over it, and you will find the richer intricacies of storytelling, vocabulary, and character development that is rarely found today. People today are brainwashed by flat film making and vulgarity, and social media has made an outlet for narcissism and petty outrage. As someone already said earlier, no one forced you to listen.
That being said, I really enjoyed this and really miss writing like this, especially when it comes to horror. I appreciate that Chilling Tales makes an effort to include the classics 💀💀💀💀🖤🖤🖤🖤
Wow holly shit this was a amazing story
The opening always scares mexD
If you think this is scary, you 'gotta read--read (not listen to) in bed just before going to bed--Algernon's "The Willows"!
Agreed. One of my all-time favorites.
Zac Brown I agree about "The Willows". Has that been made into a movie?
Has that been made into a movie? Yes I think it stars James wood and has a cameo by george bush!
holy crap! 2 hours?
Algernon Blackwood is definitely an interesting writer but certainly a product of his time period and environment. I can understand why people might be upset or offended by the racism that's in it. I think though that people need to understand that the time period was incredibly racially insensitive and that people went by it as commonplace. Now keep in mind this same stuff isn't okay in our time period we certainly know better, or rather, should know better. That being said it's a very interesting take on the wendigo Legend and Algernon certainly doesn't disappoint as far as the descriptive environment of the wilderness. The thing that gets me the most is that there are certain aspects of it that aren't quite the same as Native American lore. Also kudos to Punk for getting the fuck out of there, he knew that shit and he's like I'm out.
when the narrator said "do you have the matches, boss simpson" , the first time around i thought i heard "do you have the matches bart simpson" LOL had to back it up and clarify :P
the Wendigo has always been my favorite story!
good point there, but yeah it was true