"The Dunstable Horror" by Arthur Pendragon / Fringes of the Mythos (5/5)

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Fringes of the Mythos
Episode 5: "The Dunstable Horror" by Arthur Pendragon
Fantastic Stories of Imagination, April 1964
“A Gothic, Lovecraftian tale, of ancient evil and ghastly retribution."
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Part 1
25:30 - Part 2
56:59 - Further Listening
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  • @HorrorBabble
    @HorrorBabble Жыл бұрын

    Our next mythos series is in the works, planned for the lead-up to Halloween. It's a little more ambitious, and will consist almost entirely of NEW mythos stories. Thanks for your ongoing support, ladies and gents. Ian & Jen

  • @benwrigley6176

    @benwrigley6176

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @colbydahlstrom3910

    @colbydahlstrom3910

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ian. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you on this project! You are a Mensch, through and through, my friend.

  • @Eris123451

    @Eris123451

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colbydahlstrom3910 One of strengths of the this channel is the way that it continues to source striking, attractive and evocative images that, as it where augment the proceedings. This week's is one of very best.

  • @Jynxxxycat

    @Jynxxxycat

    Жыл бұрын

    *screams, and throws eyepatch at the stage*

  • @colbydahlstrom3910

    @colbydahlstrom3910

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m very happy you like the illustration. I had an absolute blast doing all of these.

  • @notme9816
    @notme9816 Жыл бұрын

    I add a comment for the algorithm, and may write one more when I've heard the story.

  • @notme9816

    @notme9816

    Жыл бұрын

    It was in fact very good; I must listen to the other Pendragon stories aswell. I was perhaps unduly sceptical because I found the name Pendragon a bit wussy.😂

  • @ImCarolB
    @ImCarolB Жыл бұрын

    I am enjoying this author's works so much. As a New Englander, it is satisfying to hear the familiar names of families and places, and the accurate descriptions of land and people.

  • @fuzzilu

    @fuzzilu

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a Dunstable in the UK too lol. Famous for its chalk downs. I thought it was set there .. but no lol

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    I,m enjoying these too. Being a Limey I know very little of the the locations. Only the beautiful descriptions from H.P. Lovecraft. I really enjoyed his“The Strange High House in the Mist“ and l loved one of the comments from someone that their teacher wrote down the first paragraph and read it to his class as an example of how beautiful the English language can be regardless of genre. It was set at Kingsport Mass. With this story l looked up Sabbathday because the author used it in the previous story. I found out that it’s the name of a Lake in Maine and the last home of the Shakers , The Sabbathday Centre. I learn much from these stories.

  • @ImCarolB

    @ImCarolB

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidwhite7294 I got my teenage grandson interested in Lovecraft and for Christmas, I made him a model of the Strange High House in the Mist. It is very eerie.

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ImCarolB Thats great.👍.

  • @StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz

    @StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ImCarolBtoo bad we can’t post here like on Twatter. Would love to see it.

  • @jeffashley5512
    @jeffashley5512 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't forget this Wednesday. Taking my break from puttering around in my garden. 💀

  • @-Reagan

    @-Reagan

    Жыл бұрын

    OH 😮 I trust your garden if growing well with good, fertilized soil? 💀

  • @Kitsaplorax

    @Kitsaplorax

    Жыл бұрын

    I've seen that bit! Everything you plant grows. Yes?

  • @jeffashley5512

    @jeffashley5512

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@KitsaploraxGrowing well as summer approaches. So far so good. Lol

  • @jeffashley5512

    @jeffashley5512

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@-ReaganIt's decent soil here in Middle Tennessee.

  • @stewartlancaster6155

    @stewartlancaster6155

    11 күн бұрын

    one potters around gardens .

  • @Eris123451
    @Eris123451 Жыл бұрын

    What a great tale. The watercolor is exquisite; haunting and beautiful.

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    It seems to be 2 pics joined.

  • @benjaminirwin1988
    @benjaminirwin1988 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite one of the lot. Gotta love that New England dread.

  • @ItsPennyLanee
    @ItsPennyLanee Жыл бұрын

    I love this type of gothic, Lovecraftian story. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @guaporeturns9472

    @guaporeturns9472

    11 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @Nanosuit37
    @Nanosuit3711 ай бұрын

    Excellent telling. Thank you Mr. Gordon and Horror Babble.

  • @samieltheinfamous
    @samieltheinfamous Жыл бұрын

    I've been tied up in other spheres of KZread for some time, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you again, Ian & Jen. Your channel is a much welcomed reprieve from the struggles of daily life, and has been a boon in mine. So much so, that I shill for you every chance I get. Much appreciated, sincerely.

  • @Jamb13

    @Jamb13

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more, I hadn't watched this channel in ages and had forgotten how great it is, super comfy and enthralling! It's like the world just melts away, great way to escape from it all and reconnect with the moment 🙏🙏

  • @mctripstac5259

    @mctripstac5259

    Жыл бұрын

    Can someone tell me the definition of SHILL please?

  • @Raao1
    @Raao1 Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I stay late after my regular hours to finish on work. Your stories keep me company and make it more bearable.

  • @benwrigley6176
    @benwrigley6176 Жыл бұрын

    This series has been superb. Perfectly assembled and recorded.😊🎉

  • @Nofucksgiven22
    @Nofucksgiven22 Жыл бұрын

    I have found myself turning your channel on in the morning before work. It is a welcome reprieve from politics or how to videos. Thank you, your work is well done. The narrations are flawless, the stories well chosen. Thanks again.

  • @patrickowens4294
    @patrickowens429411 ай бұрын

    Another fine reading of a hidden gem of a tale.

  • @lizziejordan-seeley4786
    @lizziejordan-seeley4786 Жыл бұрын

    I waited until today to binge-listen to all of these so I could end with this one - fantastic thankyou (and a very relaxing day for me!)

  • @Bassist-Beneath
    @Bassist-Beneath Жыл бұрын

    These stories have been wonderful, please never stop doing what y’all do. Been watching this channel for damn near 4 years and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon ❤

  • @soulreaver1983
    @soulreaver1983 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for another outstanding video Ian!🙂👍

  • @moirajamiechuma5149
    @moirajamiechuma5149 Жыл бұрын

    Its Wednesdaaaaaaaay! Lets go! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾❤️

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 Жыл бұрын

    I fell asleep to it every night this week and now I've listened to the whole thing. What a great story 😁👏

  • @grimreader6865
    @grimreader6865 Жыл бұрын

    Really loved this series, hope you keep doing more videos that involve the Cthulhu Mythos, as those kinds are my favorite from yours

  • @HorrorBabble

    @HorrorBabble

    Жыл бұрын

    We've another series in the works... A little longer, planned for the run-up to Halloween.

  • @grimreader6865

    @grimreader6865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HorrorBabble I’ll be on the lookout for that then, can’t wait to see it

  • @MrsCaranAmy
    @MrsCaranAmy Жыл бұрын

    This was indeed a magnificent story. It was crrafted well and narrated grandly. The tale was intriguing and suspenseful. Thank you very much. Have a splendid Sunday 💖🌟🤗

  • @Eris123451
    @Eris123451 Жыл бұрын

    Five: Resting atop the old packing crate that contained his still dead friend's delinquent volumes there were a number of other papers and treatises, arcane, esoteric and proscribed all of them heavily annotated and book-marked; several lay open at certain specific passages. These books belonged to Randolph Carter.

  • @dewayneweaver2744
    @dewayneweaver274411 ай бұрын

    A great story artfully narrated. Don't stop 🛑 the cool content.

  • @donaldmccleary9015
    @donaldmccleary9015 Жыл бұрын

    A great story and narration! I really liked this series and think it fits well into the "fringe." I absolutely love the picture in the background for this one. Fantastic job, reminiscent of old New England. Thanks for bringing us this great series. I cannot wait for the next series you release!

  • @willamsandell1082
    @willamsandell1082 Жыл бұрын

    Holy Smokes! What a an amazing story !

  • @Vintagevanessa99
    @Vintagevanessa99 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for this one ❤

  • @c.shannon3914
    @c.shannon3914 Жыл бұрын

    A most excellent tale and a superb narration as usual Ian. Thanks for posting this one.

  • @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ
    @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ Жыл бұрын

    The time has come….😢 “FRINGES OF THE MYTHOS”, The final chapter in our Journey….and what a frightfully delightful journey it has been 🖤 Until the next series, I bid you adieu (well… that is until your next video) 😅

  • @CJM-rg5rt
    @CJM-rg5rt Жыл бұрын

    Great story! It was cool that he described the real phenomenon of Will-o'-the-wisps. There's a marsh near me that pumps them out pretty regularly. Anaerobic bacteria creates phosphine which combusts immediately upon contact with air, naturally the fuel that keeps them going is methane.

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, l,ve heard of these but never seen any….l did,nt really know how it worked ….thanks👍🤝…..No Will-o-the-wisps in the London area.

  • @williamfawkes8379
    @williamfawkes8379 Жыл бұрын

    That was quite exceptional

  • @troyward8349
    @troyward83498 ай бұрын

    This was a good one

  • @michelcrowfeather3789
    @michelcrowfeather3789 Жыл бұрын

    The new series is really outstanding, looking forward to each new story, great to have at bedtime🤙

  • @boosqueezy2418
    @boosqueezy2418 Жыл бұрын

    superb series

  • @manymany4879
    @manymany4879 Жыл бұрын

    excellent as always

  • @Tiggermk4
    @Tiggermk4 Жыл бұрын

    As a native of dunstable uk, i had considered writing a “dunstable horror “ , especially given its close to the Aylesbury pike… so amused to find one already exists.

  • @BriarLeaf00
    @BriarLeaf00 Жыл бұрын

    An excellent story to end whats been a wonderful series. Really just absolute top, top notch storytelling. Thanks to everyone involved in the production.

  • @teslastellar
    @teslastellar Жыл бұрын

    Amazing tale 👍 Thank you for the beautiful narration 🙂❤️

  • @gwendolyn2001
    @gwendolyn2001 Жыл бұрын

    I am going to get a volume of Pope and keep it with me at all times. I can read it in times of distress and supernatural happenings to calm me down.

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_11 ай бұрын

    Terrific work! 🐙🔥🙌

  • @MrDozerdee
    @MrDozerdee Жыл бұрын

    Marvelous story. Well done, Sir.

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR Жыл бұрын

    IF you like reading, you'll love it after listening to this.

  • @VictorReynolds
    @VictorReynolds Жыл бұрын

    Great story! Thanks for sharing!

  • @gumbytheonetheonly9089
    @gumbytheonetheonly9089 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation ....... thank you

  • @bobbymarcum772
    @bobbymarcum772 Жыл бұрын

    This has a strange flavor of Lovecraft with a twist of Blackwood. I enjoyed it

  • @stevecausey545
    @stevecausey545 Жыл бұрын

    Very entertaining...thank you!

  • @martywood8543
    @martywood8543 Жыл бұрын

    Thai has been a good series. Bravo HB.

  • @aarondutil3077
    @aarondutil3077 Жыл бұрын

    A rum and ale cocktail…that is horrific!

  • @nerdalertnow2257

    @nerdalertnow2257

    Жыл бұрын

    Gin! - and ale. 🤢🤮

  • @beitodesstrafe
    @beitodesstrafe Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tale!

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Жыл бұрын

    I dub this tale, "American Folk Horror." Well-told! Thank you, Ian.

  • @strideknight
    @strideknight Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. My only disappointment is that it wasn't longer. Thanks for the amazing narration as always!

  • @tishahouse846
    @tishahouse846 Жыл бұрын

    Listening from the ukwales❤

  • @greensky5328
    @greensky5328 Жыл бұрын

    What is it with these horror authors and the attachment to the prefix Dun?! Whether it be the author writing only of the Massachusetts town or paying homage to HPL the inclusion is a nice touch. Lovely narration and story as always.

  • @dondawson2174
    @dondawson2174 Жыл бұрын

    I found this series very entertaining.

  • @rogercroft3218
    @rogercroft32184 ай бұрын

    Investigating an Indian burial ground? That’s sure to turn out well.

  • @sub-jec-tiv
    @sub-jec-tiv Жыл бұрын

    Excellent yarn, i wonder who the writer really was? Potentially a ‘legitimate’ writer taking a paycheck writing weird fiction? I legitimately enjoyed the tale and rendition. Thank you Ian!

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes l,m wondering that too. The patronising attitudes towards race and the cruel treatment of women remind me of Lovecraft and RE Howard but l don’t think it was them having a day off.l had convinced myself it was C.Hall. Thompson because of a few names through the stories but sometimes the styles are so different……l,m gonna listen again and think again.

  • @sigmasix3719
    @sigmasix3719 Жыл бұрын

    Dunstable is nothing compared to the ultimate horror that is Luton 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

  • @daraorourke5798

    @daraorourke5798

    Жыл бұрын

    Or Basildon

  • @seanmurphy6480
    @seanmurphy6480 Жыл бұрын

    Top one HB

  • @pastordeniseearley6067
    @pastordeniseearley6067 Жыл бұрын

    That was so good 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

  • @CJ-uf6xl
    @CJ-uf6xl Жыл бұрын

    I have really enjoyed Fringes of the Mythos, every story, narration and production has been superb. As ever, thank you all for your hard work. Can't wait to hear what's next! 🙂

  • @jodycheesemore5508
    @jodycheesemore5508 Жыл бұрын

    scientist investigating an indian burial ground? Oh, you know that's gonna go well.. This is a great story!! But when I first read Dunstable, I thought of the UK one.. lol

  • @wolfmauler
    @wolfmauler Жыл бұрын

    Ha! I grew up and went to school in Dunstable. Bedfordshire that is. 😉

  • @lucycooper9149
    @lucycooper9149 Жыл бұрын

    Hmm. Not the Dunstable I was expecting. Even so, a very good piece.

  • @PichuBrothers123
    @PichuBrothers123 Жыл бұрын

    Varnum insulting the MC by calling him a British grave robber is such a timeless chad move

  • @longriderxx
    @longriderxx Жыл бұрын

    I love Cointreau

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️‍🔥

  • @nancyM1313
    @nancyM1313 Жыл бұрын

    ❤🔥❤🔥❤ enjoyed

  • @aaronweaver9751
    @aaronweaver9751 Жыл бұрын

    You fool, Warren is dead! Slain painfully by an angry spirit shaman. Kudos to the narrator and author 🎉

  • @joannewatts9892
    @joannewatts9892 Жыл бұрын

    Wundabar 🌬️🌀🌁🌊⛈️

  • @robynmarler1951
    @robynmarler1951 Жыл бұрын

    "Ego-maniacal neighings"😂😂😂

  • @ForestBeans
    @ForestBeans Жыл бұрын

    I'm out at 'Indian burial ground'

  • @dennisthornton4434
    @dennisthornton4434 Жыл бұрын

    How do you put the name and author of the story on the cassette picture In each story.

  • @michaelsmyth3935
    @michaelsmyth3935 Жыл бұрын

    Not so certain this qualifies as a Mythos tale. Revenge of a long , not quite dead Shaman, most certainly. Great tale, just not seeing the Cosmic.

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes perhaps. I can see your point. It reminds me of Croatan but that had the old ones/ Cthulhu Mythos firmly written into some real events. I enjoy those stories.

  • @davidwhite7294

    @davidwhite7294

    Жыл бұрын

    The Angel of Death….by Turner.

  • @witchdoctor1394
    @witchdoctor1394 Жыл бұрын

    Lesson of the day: Dont go digging around in the graves of people who died of smallpox. Par for course, i guess, given the guy worked for the Brutish Museum... Just show up and dig, steal anything not nailed down and leave before anyone finds out.

  • @scottmitchell1974
    @scottmitchell19749 ай бұрын

    Well done!! Certain ways you pronounce certains phrases makes me think you're a fan of Detectorists. 🤷‍♂️

  • @angelaverbowski995
    @angelaverbowski995 Жыл бұрын

    #857-✅👍

  • @user-uf6ny5oh2smississippi
    @user-uf6ny5oh2smississippiАй бұрын

    Drams

  • @casey9439
    @casey94392 ай бұрын

    the real dunstable horror is Bill Cosby

  • @meese9140
    @meese9140 Жыл бұрын

    Smh the narrator missed his shot with a cool goth girl 🙄

  • @Serenity_Dee
    @Serenity_Dee Жыл бұрын

    It really *is* Lovecraftian as hell, right down to the jarring racism and condescending classism.

  • @dickpenisman7265
    @dickpenisman7265 Жыл бұрын

    Hey I found a new spooky story channel. Subbed! Also anybody ever told you that you sound like the internet historian? Lol. I had to check and make sure it wasn't him taking the piss with a channel I didn't know about.

  • @FUGGY1000
    @FUGGY1000 Жыл бұрын

    What a horrible main character, snobby and condescending. Turned it off

  • @JimJohnston-oh1vs

    @JimJohnston-oh1vs

    11 ай бұрын

    Responding with respect I agree but I found the story the story is worth the effort Give it another try

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