"An Inhabitant of Carcosa" by Ambrose Bierce | Classic Horror Readings by Otis Jiry

Master storyteller Otis Jiry relates the story of An Inhabitant of Carcosa" by classic writer Ambrose Bierce where a man from the city of Carcosa, contemplating the words of the philosopher "Hali" concerning the nature of death, wanders through an unfamiliar wilderness. He knows not how he came there, but recalls that he was sick in bed. He worries that he has wandered out of doors in a state of insensibility. He calms himself as he surveys his surroundings. He is aware that it is cold, though he does not exactly feel cold. He comes across a lynx, an owl, and a strange man dressed in skins and carrying a torch. For the first time, the man becomes aware that it must be night, though he can see as clear as day. Exploring further, he discovers a copse that was evidently a graveyard of several centuries past. Looking at the stones that once marked graves, he sees his name, the date of his birth, and the date of his death. He then realizes that he is dead, and is amidst the ruins of the "ancient and famous city of Carcosa." A footnote at the end of the story states, "Such are the facts imparted to the medium Bayrolles by the spirit Hoseib Alar Robardin." Have a listen and enjoy. Pull up a chair, get some popcorn, put your feet up and enjoy ... take care!
READ ALONG ON OUR WEBSITE HERE:
www.chillingtal...
"An Inhabitant of Carcosa"
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Narrator: Otis Jiry
Post-Production: Otis Jiry
Artwork: Craig Groshek
Story © Ambrose Bierce (public domain)
Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC
This chilling tale for dark nights is brought to you by Otis Jiry and the production team at Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. Check out the CTFDN website (www.chillingtal...) and their official KZbin channel ( / chillingtaleswi ) for fully-produced horror theatre, complete with music and sound effects!
► CHILLING TALES FOR DARK NIGHTS: www.chillingtal...
► CTFDN AUDIO ARCHIVES: www.chillingtal...
► HD MP3 DOWNLOADS OF MY STORIES: www.chillingtal...
► SUPPORT ME & CTFDN: / ctfdn
► REQUEST A STORY VIA EMAIL: ojcpc (at) chillingtalesfordarknights.com
► Official Website | www.otisjiry.com
► KZbin | / otisjirycreepypasta
► VoiceBank.net | tinyurl.com/kvc...
► Soundcloud | / sapperton-sound-otis-jiry
► Facebook | / otis.jiry
► Twitter | @OtisJiryAudio
► LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/pub/otis-jiry/50/ba0/a74
+++ ABOUT CTFDN +++
Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a premiere horror-themed storytelling and short horror film channel with hundreds of posted videos and 5+ million accumulated video views. With a production team including audio engineers, voice actors, editors, authors, graphic designers, composers and filmmakers, they make nightmares come true.
They feature monthly story writing contests, accept fan submissions, and are regularly looking for new narrative talent to join the team!
If you enjoy the work of popular creepypasta and horror narrators such as Mr. Creepypasta (mrcreepypasta), CreepsMcPasta, CreepyPastaJr, and That Creepy Reading, or the NoSleep Podcast, you're guaranteed to love Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and Otis Jiry's Creepypasta Crypt!
Turn on the Dark.

[@an0nim0uz]

Great story. One of the main inspirations for the book "The King in Yellow". What a mysterious place Carcosa must be.

[@quincyroyce3226]

a tip : you can watch movies at KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

[@houstonabraham6181]

@Quincy Royce Yup, I've been using kaldroStream for years myself :)

[@hendrixquinton9592]

@Quincy Royce Yup, I have been using kaldroStream for since november myself :)

[@kamdenabdullah614]

@Quincy Royce yup, been using kaldrostream for since december myself :D

[@Thor-Orion]

@@annabell3385yes, hence “inspirations for…”

[@jmaster23619]

You voice gives me chills but also comforts me. I could fangirl to my friends about you. And yes I am a 18 year old boy.

[@OtisJiryReads]

jordan lee Thank you Jordan. (I think :) ) Bless you.

[@wastehazey6468]

"The shadows lengthen in Carcosa"

[@josiem1681]

Beautifully told as always 💕

[@Myvtecrapes]

His description of the graveyard is crazy

[@whitemagus2000]

I always liked the somber and mysterious tone of this one.

[@IIllytch321nonadinfinitum]

Oh fuck Bierce is such a good idea to read; he's a damned genius and his writing humbles the shit out of me. Reminiscent of "Walden" but so much more interesting, heh. Good choice, good choice.

[@antialeks5013]

I love how he spends his entire time looking for his way back to Carcossa only to realize he's IN Carcossa, and upon the realization he acts like he already knew the city was long dead

[@thejebdude3241]

Perfection!

[@GameOfDepth]

The city of Oxnard California has been trying to change its name for years, I think "Carcosa” would be a good name for a city.

[@TMichelle555]

Is this the carcosa mentioned in true detective??

[@SteveSmith-yg4kr]

He does with words what Van Gogh did with paint

[@guy_incognito]

"...some lay prostate" 03:16 -- a prostate is a gland. I think you mean some lay "prostrate" -- or am I missing something?

[@bobbymarcum772]

It's like the word cavalry and Calvary

[@guy_incognito]

For what it's worth, I've been referring to Chambers (The King in Yellow) as Chalmers (the Superintendent from The Simpsons)for the last few months.

[@JustinTheGrey]

I came here to point this out. Man, I knew I couldn't be the only one. lol

[@JustinTheGrey]

Oh dammit. 4:33 - "I remembered now that I had been PROSTATED by a sudden fever" duuude. lol

[@halsawyer9930]

Ever try to read a book aloud for ten minutes and not mispronounce a single word?

[@raymondp6865]

I'm baffled that you don't get more views in your videos

[@servomoore]

It's a relatively new channel as far as it goes. More than 7,000 subscribers from scratch in about eight months isn't bad.

[@OtisJiryReads]

Philip Decker I'd be happy as all get out if there were more views. Perhaps y'all could share my narrations to get the word out and we can grow the channel in both subscribers and views. Thanks :) Bless you.

[@raymondp6865]

Otis Jiry's Creepypasta Crypt help out when ever i can, have you thought about bringing some of the other big narrators onto your channel, like that mcp guy

[@adambartlett7955]

lol you said prostated, instead of prostrated. LIKE UP IN BUTTS, yeah im an adult fml

[@TheJudgeandtheJury]

“In periods of delirium I had often cried out for Liberty and air.”

[@syndicateproductionstarana4925]

Most excellent

[@Eric-zi6zn]

By the way u rock! :)

[@OtisJiryReads]

Eric Cano Thank you Eric. Bless you :)

[@Eric-zi6zn]

Your welcome! :) May the lord be with you. ;)

[@torposainus9302]

Mr jiry if it's possible do you think you could a book series called warrior cats

[@OtisJiryReads]

Callum Longley I will have a look into that. Thank you for the lead. Bless you.

[@babadook8874]

I do possess a book called Mysterious Cat Stories. With the works,among others. HP Lovecraft Bram Stoker,Algernon Blackwood

[@babadook8874]

1 of such stories comes from HP Lovecraft called: The Cats of Ulthar recomended

[@babadook8874]

Carcosa in reference of Necroplolys ?

[@Eric-zi6zn]

First comment lol

[@VildhjartaFanGurl]

Prostrate.

[@novaphonix8284]

I love Otis, but this story seems to take forever to get to the point. The climax was totally a let down for me.