First book of stories now available: UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGXFZCH5 USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGXFZCH5 The Peter Van Melsen Playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLeNNKRLWxwoO0VCrw61QeyrZk_DQYZycx
I really enjoy these Peter Van Melsen stories and am excited to check the latest out tonight; I hope you write a ton of them. Most writers just don't make enough tales to sate my appetite, so please keep it up. Your efforts are very much appreciated, and yours is the best, most thematically fitting voice I have yet heard. Your child is most fortunate to have you and will undoubtedly never forget the time you spend reading together.
@ianmcdonald1418 I also, much to my own surprise, very much like the pretanatural detective. No offense Sir Ian, please forgive my skepticism. 😃 😊. ...... P.S. I love the word "sate". ❤️
Was about to go look for a suitable old radio play for sleep time, but then I saw that there is no need! Favourite reader with a story that I love following, perfect bed time story.
Really, Gordon, your original stories are the absolute highlight of all the content on your channel; it's amazing that you're not only a gifted performer but a really, really talented writer. Bravo on this one!
your Peter van Melsen stories are really well written. I have listened to them over the years and so far enjoyed them all. Thank you for writing and then recording them too.
Wow that was good! I gotta say, I love the banter between Peter and Ellen. Hearing all the sublime descriptive ways he relays her courage or wit is perfectly mirrored by him stating in his letter "I said, stupidly." He's an almost mythical figure brought back down to the reality of humanity by a dark haired girl with emerald eyes.
Oh, I like that observation. As if she acts as a catalyst to allow him to be larger than life. Without her, he would be reduced to a curling wisp if smoke, and a lingering odor of tobacco and Darjeeling.
Apologies for my lack of punctuality, I have been duty bound…….’You can’t imagine, even from what you have read and from what I’ve told you, the things I shall have to see and do. It’s fiendish work, Carter, and I doubt if any man without ironclad sensibilities could ever see it through and come up alive and sane…….’ Keep up the good work you two and, as always, stay safe!
Oh Ian, you've outdone yourself, this is superb. I've enjoyed all of the PVM stories, but this one flows and engages in a different way than it's predecessors. It's a perfect story for a film, I can even see Peter Cushing stomping around in the hills looking for that damned Mill.
So many things happening in Yorkshire, yet I didn't understand a thing! Missed the chance to meet Van Melsen. It seems Helen has a genuine talent in paraphysics. Thank you Ian.
I needed this so much-- the Van Melsen series is one of the main things I chill out to, and after a week of my embroidery machine breaking when I needed it the most, almost dying at a dance event I performed in, putting this on when it's dark out and I'm miserable and achy really is about the best thing I could ask for. The continuing pressence of Ellen is an absolute joy.
This was an another amazing episode of Van Melsons adventures. I enjoyed it very much. It was very descriptive, especially their different types of tea. Also, fabulous narration. Thank you. Have a marvelous day 💖🥰🌟
It’s been a while since I listened to Horrorbabble on RU-vid, since I mainly listent to the podcast on Spotify. I’m glad I decided to listen to this one. Great job Ian !!
I really like this one. Excellent story, plot, and narration. It is well worth the wait. You are both an excellent narrator and author. I love your stories! I like the lore you thread into your stories and how you have this lore cross between countries. Fantastic story! Great job!
I find it interesting that the barghest was named, from what I understand among the various members of the "blackhound archetype" the barghest was one of the more vicious or malicious.
Thank you, Ian, for this effective detective tale! I have friends who live in Yorkshire. I'll tell them of this story. I see your artist included the fire demon from the film, "The Night of the Demon" in the book's illustrations. Cheer-o. -- W
Your writing is terrific! The character of Van Melsen is a perfectly dandy & shrewd occult detective; equally curious & sanely cautious of the supernatural. 🧐🥳 🎉You are gifted in craft & talented production. Props❣️🪭
I quite like this one, it brings to mind Dreams in the Witch House, thee Hsunter in the Dark and various Sherlock Holmes stories. As well as previous adventures.
Found one that might tickle your fancy Ian, a short story from 1899 called "The Monster of Lake LaMetrie" by Wardon Allan Curtis. A fellow going by Dino Diego just did a piece about it on the same day this posted. As always thank you for another thrilling Van Melsen story, your original works really are first rate! Can't wait to see what he does next!😄
Loving this creature feature Van Melsen more than the dreamscape stuff. Not sure why. The contained episode in under an hour let's me nod off without missing anything?
I’m of the school of thought that the name barghest comes from Old/ Middle English rather than a continental German origin. If the Old/ Middle English origin is to be believed then the name would more properly be translated as town ghost. This translation also connects back to tales of the Church Grim. The Grim is a guardian spirit which often takes the form of a large black dog. As the name suggests the spirit protects the local church and its environs.
Underground, overground, wombltong free, The wolfies of wombleton common are we, Snapping up peeps in the dark that we find, We only eat p****s so the locals don’t mind. **whistle**
Okay, but, what if one of these water-wolves joined Van Melsen's team? Could be super useful in investigating the weird stuff he always gets pulled into. Just sayin'. Also, Van Melsen and Ellen gave me a real John Steed and Emma Peel vibe in this one. I do love the dynamic of the older, wiser, street-smart expert and the younger, inexperienced but brave and brainy partner who work seamlessly together, covering each other's weaknesses with their own strengths. Teamwork makes the dream work!
I'm sorry.... My life sucks. My wife committed suicide last year and I'm beginning to think I should do the same. Again I apologize for the previous comment. God bless you
I'm sorry.... My life sucks. My wife committed suicide last year and I'm beginning to think I should do the same. Again I apologize for the previous comment. God bless you
The verminton collection link that you guys have is awesome, i fist found the umbrella cool but looking closely it is rather silly. Now the cards are something else, there were prints for every type of people, i would love to give them as gifts if i hade people that i care about
