A weird tale that is comparable in sublime mounting horror to Jackson's "The Lottery," as told by Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Special Makeup Effects Artist Ed French.
I love this story! As a woman approaching 70, with my father approaching 100, I find it hard to imagine Miss Strangeworth as an "old lady". My small New England village had a poison pen lady when I was little. The recipients all suddenly had a flash of insight when they realized that their houses were all visible to one house-bound old lady.
I had the remembered bad taste in my mouth of Dolores Jane Umbridge listening about Miss Strangeworth. Masquerading under the guise of a "concerned good samaritan" is something truly wicked who takes pride in causing the suffering of others.
She is considered the mother of the horror novel. I think a lot of people just don’t appreciate writers in general and that’s too bad because they are so needed.
Unfortunately, it doesn't scare me at all... I've dealt with this type of woman for 16 years now 🥺 I call her "mother-in-law". She doesn't even bother with e-mail.. still mailing out made up gossip by snail mail. We all just roll our eyes at this point..
This was perfect! i had a assignment on this short story and i usually look up audio reading instead of reading it myself thankyou your voices are Amazing!
Thank you for giving it listen. What its appeal for me was the amusing relationship between the characters. Loved their dialog. Very amusing in contrast to the weirdness. It's been a while since I recorded it. Now I have to go back and check out that closing line again. EEF
The H.P. Lovecraft podcast will be reviewing this story and using excerpts from my reading. They previously spotlighted In Amundsen's Tent and did a great job. They're very funny too. E.E.F.
You are a wonderful narrator! I listen by myself often, but would also play stories for patients in my psych hospital. It's good to have a calm, clear voice without startling noises or real gore like many newer creepypastas. Even though these are horror stories, the older setting makes it "safe" to listen for most patients. I would guess because most don't take place currently, the whole culture of the story is different enough to easily seperate from real life (even for minds prone to exactly that issue!). Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to say that even if you don't realize it, you're doing good in the world. I bet there are a lot of scenarios you'd never think of where your narrations are really helpful, and people really look forward to them. That's aside from just helping me relax at the end of the day, to clear my mind of all the human intensity I work with and just listen- again, probably like a lot of others. So thank you for all the work, and especially for all the classics.
I appreciate hearing this, cole Marie. This is the first time I've heard that that one of my narrations was played in a psych hospital. There are a few gory stories on the Fiction Fantastique Channel, but fantasy, thriller fiction and psychological horror comprises most of the entertainment here. Sometimes escapist literature can throw a soothing light on some harsh realities. Thank you for the good that YOU are doing in the world. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 I'm so glad the comment got to you! Notifications can be unreliable. And yes, they all look forward to the stories, and it gives me a little peace there besides just the enjoyment of listening.
Edward French, I look forward to spending some long sleepless nights getting caught up on your channel. Excellent work. Thank you for the warm welcome... :)
This is beautiful and brilliant. You are incredible. I found this via The Monster Professor podcast. I’m glad that I looked further into the references to your audio work. It’s amazing!
Thanks, Andrea c . I have a little advantage because I was born in "Beantown" and raised in Southern New Hampshire. Thanks for listening and commenting. Be safe & well. E.E.F.
Jackson was definitely the Mistress of the Subtle Shiver. Interesting to note that years later, a similar, true life incident happened in my neck of the woods in the '70's. THE CIRCLEVILLE LETTER WRITER. www.the-line-up.com/circleville-letter-writer/
In the textbook my teacher has me reading it looks like you skipped a section >~< but i do love the reading saves my dyslexic self from miss reading and understanding it wrong so thank you and you have a good voice for this stuff
Edward, I've enjoyed hearing snippets of your readings on the HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast for many years, but I just found out about your RU-vid channel. Do you do the artwork for the stories as well? It's great.
edward french Your ability to cast aside all obvious proof to the contrary is both impressive and appreciated. Here’s to your continued growth! Be well.
I must say, your voice enhances the story by a lot. Ever heard of the those horror story narrations, where there is a mediocre animation along with it? There is a channel called "Horror Shorts Party" I recommend checking it out and maybe try videos like that as well. You'd do it so well and make a killing.
One big question I had: who was the green envelope sent from? And why did it say "Look out at what used to be your roses"? Why did Ms. Strangeworth start crying? It got confusing at the end there. 😕
It obviously doesn't say who sent the letter, but probably Mr Crane, since that was who the letter was addressed to. The note was to let her know that someone destroyed the roses that everyone knew she took great pride in. She cried because she was sad over someone doing something so horrible to her, but not understanding that it was her own fault.
I will have to thank Chris and Chad at HP Podcraft for introducing me to your most excellent channel. Love your voice. Can’t wait to scan the rest of your stories.
@@FrenchEdward06 Can you check if you can make audio for the book; The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare? It's for my grade 10 English class; if you do, you will most likely get many VIEWS; because it's in the Grade 10 Curriculum.
SPOILER - maybe a spoiler for some, but i just had to write this down, because these kinds of people make me ill, and they do exist!!! "Pickle a little, Talk a little. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick a lot. Pick a little more. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick. Pick." Good!!!!!!!!!! some people deserve to be hated. sorry, for being so literal, some things just make me angry!
Thanks Red Coat. Shirley Jackson is one of my favorite authors here on the channel. She can raise more goose-bumps in one paragraph than H.P. Lovecraft can in one chapter.
@@FrenchEdward06 saladfingers is a weird animated video series that follows a weird looming green guy with long fingers. Its a very interesting series, at least to me. And i love the voice you gave her, it just reminded me of his voice