The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast

”Uncle Seth‘s Ashes” by M. D. Vickers

"Uncle Seth's Ashes" is a horror short story by British writer, M. D. Vickers. It tells the story of a terrible old man, who caused as much trouble in death, as he did in life.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

”The Stonegate Horror” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #5

"The Stonegate Horror" is a Cthulhu Mythos short story by Ian Gordon. Tasked with the retrieval of a rare and powerful object, the Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen, descends into the hidden catacombs of York... But what else might be waiting for him down there?

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon

The Pit Golems: A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story

"The Pit Golems" is an original, Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder story, written by Ian Gordon, based on characters and themes created by British author, William Hope Hodgson.

Synopsis: Carnacki is called to investigate a series of bizarre sightings revolving around a small, isolated village in the hills of West Yorkshire. Queer-looking strangers have been seen wandering the streets after dark, pilfering livestock. The villagers claim the interlopers are coming from an abandoned mine in the hills—a colliery said to have once been occupied by a practitioner of the dark arts.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill

"VANITY LTD." / The Story of a Man With an Unusual Fetish by Ian Gordon

"VANITY LTD." tells of Mark Burmann, a man with an unusual fetish. Unfortunately for him, the 'fetish' is malfunctioning.

 

Written & Narrated by Ian Gordon

Feat. Jennifer Gill as TRU REFLECTION

Music and production by Ian Gordon

THE DUNWICH HORROR by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation

"HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR" will transport you to a quiet tavern in the dark hills of rural Massachusetts, within the shadowy confines of which a talkative landlord (with a little help from his friends) will recite the whole sordid business of what went on in that most decadent of townships back in 1928.

 

Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon

Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gordon

"Rigby's Sandwich" / A Weird Short by Gary Gordon

"Rigby's Sandwich" is a weird short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. The story deals with the consequences of wastefulness.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill

"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" by M. D. Vickers

"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. In the tale, a man in need of a haircut learns that is is NOT okay to insult his host.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

"Letters from the Village" / The Story of a Weird Pilgrimage by Ian Gordon

"Letters from the Village" tells the story of Martin Menkin, a man who receives a series of timeworn letters detailing the preparations being made for his arrival at a mysterious village.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

PICKMAN'S MODEL by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation

"Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. This dramatic adaptation takes place on a dreary, stormy night in Boston, as we listen to Thurber tell his friend, Eliot, of his tour through Pickman's secret art studio.

 

Adapted by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

"The Blood Bogs" by Ian Gordon

"The Blood Bogs" is an original story by Ian Gordon, based on a local legend in Ian's hometown of Westhoughton, Bolton. It tells of an unnamed individual, who finds himself on an unwitting journey to a local monument of ill repute.

 

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill