"The Translucents" / Feat. Paranormal Investigator, Peter Van Melsen

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Van Melsen, Case #10
"The Translucents" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, the P. I. visits the coastal town of Southport, in order to investigate the alleged presence of doppelgangers in a vast antiques centre.
The story references "The Haunting at Ravenglass": • The Haunting at Raveng...
Van Melsen Mythos Book 1:
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The Van Melsen Playlist: • Peter Van Melsen, Para...
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Foreword
02:38 - What Is a Doppelganger?
34:00 - Afterword
35:45 - Further Listening
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Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
Music and production by Ian & Jennifer Gordon
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@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Pete's story continues to expand...! For more on 'Ravenglass', check out our first original Carnacki story: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6zU7coDOzps.html And a few other Van Melsen links: Van Melsen Mythos Book 1: USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGXFZCH5 UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGXFZCH5 The Van Melsen Playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLeNNKRLWxwoO0VCrw61QeyrZk_DQYZycx

@ClockworkChainsaw Месяц назад

I've been stuck on the sofa for over an hour, putting off going to bed, but then I spotted not only a new Horrorbabble narration, but a new Van Melsen, and I couldn't get to bed quick enough to listen to it.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thank you as always for joining us! Pete appreciates it...

@szabolcsmezei4088 Месяц назад

"...the pervasive smell of old wool, and the organic whiff of bleeding dye..." is one of your best lines.

@scyphe Месяц назад

Awesome, the next chapter in the Van Melsen library. Time to turn off the lights and lay down and experience the inner movie in my mind that's about to start. Thank you Ian for your dedicated work to provide great narration of great stories.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks as always, Scyphe!

@richardferguson6893 Месяц назад

New van Melsen? Put that right into my veins please.

@deniseindoung4514 Месяц назад

Is this the first time Peter Van Melsen references Carnacki? That was so cool!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

He's referenced in Hammer & Nails: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HcRXJyEt_T8.html

@williambarnette1049 Месяц назад

I love these stories. they have such character.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, William!

@richardferguson6893 Месяц назад

I only have one complaint: i needed another hour! Excellent story crafting as per usual and i'm looking forward to wherever/whenever the next installment takes us.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks Richard!

@andrewsisson6536 24 дня назад

Another incredible tale, as always! I need my own doppelganger to go to work so I can stay home and listen to all the Van Melsen stories yet again! I occasionally listen to a paranormal podcast. The hosts have a recurring joke about "spooky honky-tonk pianos." It gave mea chuckle!

@joz6683 Месяц назад

Van Melsen and doppelganger. Put off going to bed until this dropped. I have always found Doppelgangers fascinating, from reading about them as a teen and watching the old Roger Moore film "The Man Who Haunted Himself." So thanks for writing about them.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

A classic film, indeed!

@itzybitzyspyder Месяц назад

45 minutes til my D&D game...let's do this!

@Wombats555 Месяц назад

Let us drink tea talk doppelgangers! Love the link back to A Haunting At Ravenglass.

@beancount811 Месяц назад

Van Melsen's just the ticket for this evening. :)

@DonSmith2323 Месяц назад

Im a self proclaimed and obsessed classic mystery and true victorian crime aficionado and what Gordan has done with Mr.Van Melsen and the cases/stories/tales so far are absolutely top knotch i will be spending the rest of my life holidays of Halloween and Xmas eves listening to the great M.R.James and Poe and Dickens and Doyle and Gordan great work we're all luckily able to get the opportunity to read or listen to your masterpieces Thank You also great narration leaves you gripping your seat and deep in analysis & deduction.. Bravo

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thank you, Don.

@andreasfilis9001 Месяц назад

This was an unexpected surprise for Van Melsen stories. Fantastic as usual, excellent narration by Ian and a subject that I have never thought before. Thank you Ian.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andreasfilis9001 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble I usually enjoy everything you post.

@Nanosuit37 Месяц назад

You never disappoint Mr. Gordon and Horror Babble. Excellent. Very good. I look forward to the next installment of this story. Until next time.

@dennisdanielson5561 Месяц назад

Yes! A new Van Melson story!

@nobodyyouknow1065 Месяц назад

I appreciate the nod at Charles Fort.

@anthonybarnwell767 Месяц назад

I'm so excited

@paulcateiii Месяц назад

just what I needed this Monday evening - thanks Ian and Jen

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Cheers, Paul!

@merlapittman5034 Месяц назад

Another excellent Van Melsen story - I very much enjoy these!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

That's always great to hear. :)

@Suchega_Uber Месяц назад

Fully caught up. This has been an awesome journey and I feel really lucky to be here for it. Great work to everyone involved. Super excited to see where this goes.

@Eris123451 Месяц назад

To be continued obviously; but that said I haven't enjoyed a Peter Van Melsen story as much as this one for quite a while. Well done.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Cheers, Eris!

@user-us9cf7me6w Месяц назад

Been waiting all day to listen to this....I can see Southport from where i live...brilliant work thank you

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Are you above or below it?

@user-us9cf7me6w Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble Above it in Lytham looking across the river Ribble...

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Nice! We visit Lytham fairly often.

@user-us9cf7me6w Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble It is a lovely place to live, Lytham Hall is very haunted so is the the ship and royal pub...so I am totally in my element!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Still haven't been to the hall, though my brother visits pretty often. It's on the list! APEX Cycleworks has become a favourite spot for a good coffee.

@VictorReynolds Месяц назад

Another great Van Melsen story! Can’t wait for the next!

@sashacampbell3513 Месяц назад

I truly enjoy all your work, but the original Van Melsen stories always feel special 😊 thanks for sharing!

@dennisthornton4434 Месяц назад

Cool. A new van melson story. 🎉

@cobrachicken07 Месяц назад

Excellent tale and reading! Based on the past few of your original yarns, I can tell the doppelganger has captured your imagination. Just don't let it take over your storytelling. You're the best.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

You're right -- I've been mad on the subject as of late. I reckon I'm done with it for now. Thanks for listening!

@bearislandjosh5279 Месяц назад

I absolutely love the PVM stories!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

That's great to hear!

@stevecausey545 Месяц назад

Woo hoo! Perfect for tonight's listen.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Cheers, Steve!

@nathanharper5670 Месяц назад

I love the new narrative voice for Van Melsen - very creative, Ian!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Nathan! In truth, it follows the same format as a previous story in the series: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LprGPvXpE2w.html

@nathanharper5670 Месяц назад

Oh, yeah - that's right. That's a good one, too.

@thefisherking78 Месяц назад

So good, I listened to the whole thing three times

@daveglass7396 Месяц назад

Another very good story and always nice to hear stories set in Merseyside

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Southport has always been a favourite haunt of mine.

@CJ-uf6xl Месяц назад

Excellent! Looking forward to the next installment 👍

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

He'll be back soon!

@zednotzee7 Месяц назад

Excellent ! Another Van Melsen story ! I've been feeling a bit rough over the last few days and am going to have an early night. And this will be just the thing to listen to in bed. 😃

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Get well soon, Zed!

@zednotzee7 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble Thanks you. I'm feeling a bit better today. Strong coffee and a few cigarettes today have no doubt helped ! 😁

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Wait a minute... Peter?!

@zednotzee7 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble Shhh, not so loud. I'm incognito.... 😉

@tooladdict85 Месяц назад

I got the reference at the end! That made my whole day!

@tooladdict85 Месяц назад

By any chance was this planned or after I suggested it a few weeks back? Thank also for the amazing work you guys are doing

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

VM references Carnacki in Hammer & Nails -- there's more to come!

@mortuarycookiezshane4192 Месяц назад

Ah yes perfect thing to listen to rn!!!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Shanna -- hope you've recovered, btw!

@woolybooger7770 Месяц назад

"Warren of Wares" nice turn of phrase

@victoriahadley7138 17 дней назад

Dear god! Cold tea! The horror!!! THE HORROR!!!!!! 🤢🤯

@martiwilliams4592 Месяц назад

Very enjoyable! Thank you!

@brograb898 Месяц назад

Pete’s back from the dreamscape!

@tooladdict85 Месяц назад

Just got off work. Gonna enjoy this on my drive home!!

@amgroves76 Месяц назад

Wonderful

@beitodesstrafe Месяц назад

Quite good. Thank you!

@linelizwalker Месяц назад

Brilliant

@jessisage4708 Месяц назад

The only thing I look forward to on Mondays are your uploads! Thanks, Horror Babble ❤❤❤

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thank you for coming back every week!

@RolandWieffering1 Месяц назад

I have become a great fan of P.I. Peter Van Melsen. It seems to me that his stories are getting better and better. I hope you have time to write some more of these stories. Except a few, I really enjoy following the Investigations of the paranormal investigator with the Dutch name. Thanks for this little Jewel of a story. As always, all the best from Holland.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Roland -- I'm trying to make more time to write at the moment. It's tough! All the best.

@joannewatts9892 Месяц назад

A bit of a scary story , however , a good short story .. beautiful , art 🎨 work , ian . the cover piece reminds me of dreams & i love to dream 🌬️ 😪🌛✨ thank you , ian & jenney 💗🌼

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Joanne -- I suppose it isn't a million miles away from what you might see in a dream.

@joannewatts9892 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble beautifully put .

@thomasturner2007 Месяц назад

Always looking forward to Peter's next appearance! Thank you!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Thomas!

@soulreaver1983 Месяц назад

Magnificent many thanks Ian!😎👍👍

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thank you, sir!

@soulreaver1983 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble My pleasure good sir.

@xabaya3294 Месяц назад

Love these stories, thank you

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks, Xabaya! (Great name, btw)

@corinnemurphy7278 Месяц назад

Ooo, thank you for this creepy tale, dear Ian. Cheers!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Thanks again, Corinne!

@tamlandipper29 Месяц назад

Enjoyable as always. The one thing that does occur to me, though, is that I don't have a feel for the basis of Van Melsen's tremendous sang froid. An opportunity to explore his younger development?

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

I touched on his earlier years in 'Owlman', but there is certainly more to come.

@williamfawkes8379 Месяц назад

I'm under the weather, but that's a perfect place to visit PVM.

@bobbymarcum772 Месяц назад

Dear Ian: I love your Van Melsen stories, and I was curious (being an American cousin of yours) what sort of accent the character "Cain" or "Cane" has. I have often wondered when I have heard it published abroad before.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Hi Bobby! He has a Lancastrian accent - Cane hails from Preston.

@Jose-oq6kj Месяц назад

NEW VAN MELSEN!? AWESOME :D

@raylauderback5126 Месяц назад

Excellent! A possible "team up" in the making? 😮

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

...

@MoonLitChild Месяц назад

A Van Melsen story and a Max Carrados story over at Bite-Sized Audio in the same week? Talk about winning

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Ah! I do very much enjoy the Carrados tales -- I'd better go see what Simon has been up to...

@johannageisel5390 Месяц назад

Curious!

@thriddoctor 8 дней назад

Love he Fortean Times reference.

@adamthompson626 Месяц назад

this has been the 3rd doppelganger work I have listen to by you. Are... are you ok Gordon? Something you are trying to tell us?

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

I think I've been replaced. Twice.

@adamthompson626 Месяц назад

@@HorrorBabble lol

@donaldmccleary9015 Месяц назад

An excellent story and narration. Trade the tea for coffee/Scotch (sometimes), cigarettes for Zyn, and Fortean Weekly for Fortean Times, and you have my evening! Excellent bit of writing. Good to hear more from Pete!

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Ha! Thanks again, Donald!

@dennisthornton4434 Месяц назад

Got a question. What'd fortrain weekly in your stories that van melson writes for.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Hi Dennis -- it's a fictional magazine.

@dennisthornton4434 Месяц назад

I know. Just wondered if it was a serious type magazine or a tell all conspiracy type thing. Good addition to the stories though either way. Consistency in the stories.

@balaam_7087 Месяц назад

I want crossover stories with Peter Van Melsen and Dr. Van Nostrand

@Eris123451 Месяц назад

I looked him up and I'm still non the wiser; then we don't own a television.

@tamlandipper29 Месяц назад

From Seinfeld?

@Eris123451 Месяц назад

Is that H.P. Seinfeld, Clark Ashton-Seinfeld or Robert E. Seinfeld ? As I say we don't own a television.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Ha!

@stormedjustonce6626 Месяц назад

7:09 Warren spotted. He's still alive. There is hope.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Ha!

@Zettoman Месяц назад

what do you think of chat-gpt or similar AI used for writing horror stories?

@tamlandipper29 Месяц назад

I can't speak for Ian, but I don't believe a general LLM could write good horror. In my opinion good horror is like good comedy. It must mix the familiar with the unexpected and wrong. One could easily compose an algorithmic approach to try, but tuning it to produce a 'good' balance would be too resource intensive to be worthwhile. Contrast that with, say, shirtless romance novels, where they seem to be fixed formulaic already. That said, automation makes an excellent first line for assisting with writing. I use ChatGPT as the 'help' function using MS Office. I also increasingly use ChatGPT as an adjunct to Google. For a recent example, I saved a chunk of time by asking Chat GPT to find me USMC formations that had served in the Pacific campaign and then transferred to Europe. It turned out to be hallucinating 'facts' about the 4th marine regiment, but it got me on the right track very fast. It's like having a bright and loquacious hunchback around as an assistant, but one that is inveterately lazy.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

I've been drafting an article on the subject for a while now, but things are changing so quickly that I'm struggling to maintain a 'stance' on the matter. I still use AI-generated imagery for some videos, so I can't dismiss the technology, though I *can* say that using it has increased my appreciation for the work of human beings. I'll be hiring artists whenever I can afford it, and I'll still use public domain imagery if I can be sure it isn't AI-generated (this is one of the reasons I'm still using MS Designer). As for writing stories though, I enjoy the process far too much to hand over portions of the creative process to AI.

@monkeytron5061 Месяц назад

Oh hello YES

@bigsarge2085 Месяц назад

❤️‍🔥

@KarlHessey-db6mf Месяц назад

Astral, vibes

@BeastlyEwok Месяц назад

Ian, why not take a crack at "The Lurker in the Threshold" - H.P. Lovecraft & August Derelith. It's part of the Cthulhu Mythos.

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Hi BE - that one comes up a lot, but as is the case with almost all Derleth stories, it isn’t in the public domain. I’ve tried to contact Arkham House, but I never get a reply. It’s a tough one.

@GodOfPlague Месяц назад

I think Ive seen two shows, one western one, Eastern, about doppelgangers. I think in both if you saw your double you'd die. Its a fun idea.

@BeautifulEarthJa Месяц назад

👊🏿

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Always a pleasure, Veronica!

@timmy18135 Месяц назад

Isn't there a twilight zone episode like this?

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

More than likely! I'd like to see it.

@thehillz726 Месяц назад

good to see peter is a high functioning smoker

@HorrorBabble Месяц назад

Those things plague him!

@AcornElectron Месяц назад

Am I a fool though? I have only your word to take for it and your words are doubtful, although time itself would probably prove your own opening statement partially correct. If this Liverpudlian adjacent tale is to be held as truism then I can only speculate on the fate of a man that disappeared 105 years ago …