The Best Ghost Stories Ever Written (M.R. James Audiobook)

The Ghost Stories of M R James with rain sounds and thunder for sleeping. Scary stories to fall asleep to. An audiobook compilation consisting of Number 13, The Experiment, The Mezzotint, The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance, The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral and Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, by M. R. James.
This is an anthology of MR James to lull you off to sleep - a compilation of some of his scariest stories Victorian and Edwardian stories that lasts for three hours. Yes, 3 hours of sleepaid!
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00:00 Start
00:03 Number 13
36:28 The Experiment
49:15 The Mezzotint
01:13:40 The Story of A Disappearance and An Appearance
01:43:26 The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
02:24:22 Oh Whistle And I’ll Come To You

[@nancymades]

Thanks! This old English teacher is thoroughly enjoying the show.

[@thegreencat9947]

Thank you ...Thank you ....Thank you. Last night I had to sleep with someone else. It was not the same. I shall never stray again.😀⛺

[@ClassicGhost]

lol

[@juliehobbs7938]

Me as well!

[@paulineatherton8702]

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[@nellethewitch]

Excellent 😅

[@katie195]

At least you admitted it….

[@thurayya8905]

The Mezzotint is one of the finest stories of its kind I have ever heard. In fact, I had never even heard of M.R. James until today. So many authors, so little time.

[@pinkplastic81dj]

I don’t scare but last night I listened to it in the dark and I genuinely got the creeps from the crawling figure in black! Well done to the narrator 😂

[@JennyLane8666]

MR James is great, isn't he? I discovered him recently too, thanks to KZbin and exceptional storytellers like Tony. The Mezzotint was the first one I heard and it blew me away

[@biggusdickus5986]

Never heard of MR James ? Where have you been Innsmouth? His storys have been filmed many times in the 60s, 70s, and just last xmas the Mezzotint itself. A warning to the Curious, has been filmed twice that l know of, Oh Whistle And I'll Come to You, again twice as too the Stalls Of Barchester many many more

[@usedscar]

M R James father of the modern ghost story. He left behind Gothic tropes. James authored studies of Ancient Christian art for his day job. His Antiquarian studies are still used today as he based his research on art as well as text and so opened up the subject like no one before. James was from a strong Anglican upbringing which left him less prepared to tackle discoveries of demons than perhaps a Catholic upbringing may have. It has been pointed out that James was very conflicted by what he astutely uncovered in the medieval art. Depiction of evil was fully exposed and he may have dealt with what he astutely uncovered through these unprecedented stories.

[@usedscar]

I am glad you enjoyed The Mezzotint because of all M R James it's my fav! He was so modern considering he was writing before WW2. The understated tone is what sets it up so well. I have seen the same concept used only once in a film vignette about a guy who knows this big black hound is gonna eat him because he sees it coming closer in a painting.

[@alexsmith-gn4tp]

I just love the older Michael Hordern narration versions of these but these are also very good. 💗 to everyone reading this & enjoying these spooky tales.

[@internetpolification]

He was true class

[@monicacall7532]

I first listened to Michael Horndern’s recordings of the James stories. I feel that this version is just as good but in different ways.

[@deadletteroffice9356]

The Mezzotint! This story has been horrifying me since I was 8 or 9---I honestly do believe that this darkest of dark tales was instrumental in......ZZZZZzzzzzzz......(thanks for the raindrops).

[@Andyjzr]

Can't thank you enough for these. Rather ill and alone the past few weeks and these, despite being ghost stories are wonderful company. Many thanks.

[@ClassicGhost]

You are welcome of course. Glad you’re here

[@karensmith2204]

Another favorite. Great voice acting. Such a great job. Thank you Tony

[@esmewitch]

I love M R James. I've read them all, many more than once, but find it a delight to listen to them now.

[@monicacall7532]

Absolutely!

[@arabesquearomas]

@@monicacall7532 @esmewitch Agreed! I've read them all too but I especially love when M.R. James stories are read aloud!

[@teddydog6229]

If you like MR James I highly recommended you read anything and everything by Liverpudlian author Ramsey Campbell. Though he started out in the Lovecraftian vein, his key influence is MR James and the similarities come across powerfully in their work.

[@Luise-fv1fw]

I habe been reading a lot of stories, but by hearing I realize the right pronounciation of some words....😊

[@DarkestStarASMR]

Fantastic! Still warm here in sweden, i live on a small island in the archipelago' You simply brighten my evening. Cheers

[@ClassicGhost]

Dark Star! Darkest Star. You make me think of David Bowie.

[@DarkestStarASMR]

@@ClassicGhost love Bowie :)

[@TheWhimsicalMimzy]

Power olollllll

[@blixten2928]

Another listener from Sweden, Mälardalen. Always loved James and dearly treasure these readings!

[@mariongillon6208]

I must have listened to The Mezzotint at least 30 times over the years. It seems to encapsulate the soul of MR James to me, and I can just picture myself at one of his select suppers for his favourite boys, sitting around the fire and being enthralled by these stories. Thank you Tony. You are such a good reader. ❤

[@hanso3921]

Danke!

[@ClassicGhost]

thank you too

[@carolrios9216]

This is perfect. M.R. James often puts me to sleep anyway, he does go on! Here in Northern California we are getting some wonderful, glorious rain and snow!!! Filling up our nearly empty reservoirs!

[@ClassicGhost]

Lots and lots of rain here. No snow yet

[@thegreencat9947]

North Idaho here. Snow and windy snow storms at night. Snowing right now. 🌨🌬⛄☃️❄

[@martiwilliams4592]

Love this!!! Viborg IS a beautiful town. Highly recommended. The cathedral is impressive and I am sure has a ghost or two!

[@teddydog6229]

I don’t think James ever wrote a story which didn’t frighten me on some level but ‘No 13’ is the one which unsettles me the most.

[@TheRickie41]

I love them, written in such precious, sophisticated, elaborate English to enjoy for us all. And yes, I really have that old cottage with a chimney here in the centre of France, an old well to tell forgotten stories of rain, water, and the hard labour to fetch it 25 meters deep. And I have some old cristal glasses for the port, crisis survivors, cherished. And a bit of firewood, rationed, for the dark winter they prepare for us all. These stories, chosen with care and taste, help to evade after hard days of work and preparing, the drop of port in an old glass and your peaceful voice truly make a perfect match to relax and forget the worries for à little while this Christmas time...

[@teresaames7902]

It’s that season again and I hope you’re still enjoying your life!

[@TheRickie41]

@@teresaames7902 Against all odds... Blessings!!!

[@granthayter-menzies8602]

‘Number 13’ is wonderful! Has the atmosphere of an Isak Dinesen gothic tale, and well told it is, thanks to you.

[@PhilipLawsonArt]

This is the perfect vocal mix . Perfect levels.

[@ClassicGhost]

That’s very nice of you to say that.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Thank You *Tony* M.R. James is ideal ...we've had a gift of rain also & every precious drop was truly welcome

[@ClassicGhost]

It's not stopped raining here for days. I get the heebie jeebies about floods at this time of year.

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@ClassicGhost I understand completely, though I live on a hill & it will not flood my neighbors live in a flood plain & one of them keeps a camper trailer/RV/caravan in his yard ready to go b/c his house flooded ... he said he is worried every time it rains hard

[@cantonhag]

Big love from Texas for the gift of your voice.❤

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you !

[@alrebecca4939]

Absolutely my favorite voice in story telling.. Your dogs add a lovely reality to a wondrous listening experience . Thank you. Please continue to provide these curiously taunting tales.

[@thurayya8905]

Outstanding compilation. Thank you.

[@arabesquearomas]

M.R. James is one of my favorites. Thank you! 👻

[@courtneyreid9862]

Thanks

[@vanillasuncherries]

Thank you love this! You are my favorite narrator

[@ClassicGhost]

thank you

[@izzylewis3998]

I find this narrators voice so utterly soothing. Combined with the excellent stories is an absolute winner. Keep doing these I rely on them especially with rain in the background lovely when you are tucked cozily in bed with the curtains closed and a lamp on I couldn’t ask for anything more. Absolute perfection.

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Ooh!! This is Very, Very Good and Scary!! Thank you so Much Again for keeping me company during this restless night!! ❤Jasper is Stuck to me and I'm too hot with the Flu!! But he Cares about me, (*Ooops did I write that out loud?!) unlike the Grumpy Mr D.

[@kimberlyporter9555]

Love your voice❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks!

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Such an excellent compilation of stories. Fantastic narration! These are some of the greats. Thanks!

[@wisdomoftheearlychristians2037]

Thank you so much for this upload! I just realized it's been up for 3 weeks, lol. I've seemed to be losing track of days since my admission and discharge, but I still seem to have very little memory of the past few weeks. This is a perfectly brilliant combination: Tony Walker and M.R. James! An early Christmas present for me. I have my evening planned now; my meds, electric blanket and some hot soup or something; and then hopefully be able to doze and get some sleep!!! Thank you Tony for all of your hard work in brushing off these old classics, and introducing to new generations of people. And I'm sure we are all feeding the same trolls. All we can do for them is to let them disrupt the community, and forcefeed them like veal ( whether it be their gender, politics, fat being beautiful or anything else) so their pacified; then all of our free time can be devoted to listening!

[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

Thank you, I love M.R. James Stories!

[@layali1]

Wonderful thanks a lot

[@ClassicGhost]

You are most welcome

[@martywood8543]

What a treat.

[@pinkplastic81dj]

Thank you for uploading! I love the M RJames stories and your voice is perfect! I’m using these to sleep and it works beautifully for me ❤

[@normaemanuel4975]

Perfect for Monday!awesome! Thank you sir

[@ClassicGhost]

Enjoy! I am always grateful for your support Norma

[@joleahunter6467]

Waiting on Heart Transplant ❤️ so these brilliant stories get me through my tired days 😴. Thank you so so much 🎉

[@ClassicGhost]

Thinking of you. My uncle had one and it worked out well

[@lisamasters3655]

Good read thank you

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JustFamilyThings]

This is lovely!

[@MarkGloppy]

Top notch , well done old man.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you, old bean.

[@jerrycarter7843]

Great idea using the rain in the background. 'Put her there!' as we Americans say according to one of your readings.

[@ClassicGhost]

This has gone down very well

[@chrisbetsy898]

This is the greatest thing ever.

[@cherylandrews3611]

Just found this site, wonderful story telling

[@charlottewolf1096]

Wow!! Only just found you but omg !!! Thank you xxx

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you liked :)

[@cathydoyle8804]

A big fan of mrjames ghost stories, tha k you for doing a new twist to his ghost stories, always enjoy your videos Tony !

[@jonnaelmore7604]

Thank you

[@Luise-fv1fw]

Although English is not my mother tongue I like your stories very much....😅

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you like them! Hope my enunciation is clear

[@adamlawrence4690]

Fascinating - creepy and enthralling. Thank you - I think👍🇦🇺🙈🫣👻

[@Mi-yc3oy]

🎉🎃🎉🎃🎉 just what we needed 😊🥃

[@martiwilliams4592]

Viborg is pronounced Veeborg otherwise very impressive!!!!! I'll be awake all night long. :0)

[@ClassicGhost]

Noted!

[@sleethmitchell]

great job, as always. (the bathos of the odd 'beep beep' emerging from the rain track was at first off-putting. then it became a relief as the tension mounted.)

[@ClassicGhost]

I haven’t done a rain story for ages :)

[@GavCritchley]

That works really well, not in any way intrusive, as though you were reading it on a rainy winter day. I think it's your turn to pick the next one. I know you are busy but if you fancied doing one for Christmas?

[@ClassicGhost]

Were you thinking of an M R James?

[@ClassicGhost]

I get requests for The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth. As a Christmas story I haven’t done. Or another dickens? Or maybe a Conan Doyle ?

[@ClassicGhost]

Hmm H G Wells Magic Toyshop?

[@gailfattori6518]

A Christmas Carol is still my favorite ghost story for Christmas, but i would be so happy if they did a Christmas story!!

[@tiamariasays1840]

Wonderful

[@marisaera2353]

Thank you. Enjoyed the stories greatly, but unfortunately had to keep rushing to the loo because of the rain.

[@ClassicGhost]

I hope you made it

[@marisaera2353]

Just about!

[@jonnaelmore7604]

May I post your videos on my Pinterest board?🐱

[@ClassicGhost]

Yes, of course. I'd be delighted

[@jessicajackson8064]

A fog horn would sound eerie in the background...

[@ClassicGhost]

It’s a thought but I had bad experiences with the bell. Go and look at the Experiment video comments. People can be so Cruel 😭

[@jessicajackson8064]

@@ClassicGhost That sucks. Listeners should remember Thumper's mother's teaching. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

[@elaineparker6171]

I live on the north east coast in UK, Tynemouth. Occasionally we get fog and the fog horn is so loud! I once had to introduce it into a hypnotherapy session as it was just there.. couldn't ignore it!

[@jessicajackson8064]

@@elaineparker6171 wow. I suppose the sound for the background could be set low as though it was in the distance.

[@wisdomoftheearlychristians2037]

I live in an area where we don't get too much fog, but I have always been enthralled by it for some reason, and I love the foghorn sound myself; it's unfortunate sometimes that an artist must please his audience ( patrons, customer base, etc), and sacrifice artistic integrity. A fog horn is a small thing to be sure, but it's very strange to me the little things people put real drama into.! I remember reading a story as a young girl, called Fog Magic. It was listed as a young adult book, but frankly I think it would be enjoyable for adults as well. In essence, guess it is a ghost story; because when the young girl, Greta ( the protagonist) sees the fog start rolling in, Tolliver ( the fog horn blows) and when she walks down the lane in through the fog, she enters a time slip. Every burned out house and ruined foundation of the old town is still there! Peopled, and they continue to live there year-round. Unfortunately, the only time Greta can see them and interact with them is during the fog. Once the fog starts dissipating, she needs to rush back through or risk getting stuck there. It was this story that fostered my interest in fog, quantum physics, and the supernatural.

[@fordguyfordguy]

Does anyone know how to reach Tony? I have a collection of dark poetry I’d like him to see in case he’s like to read a few on his podcast.

[@petert7938]

Timestamp for last story is wrong, starts at 02:22:26

[@Sudip_Sarkar_Charles_Edwards]

Enchanting voice, try adding sfx.

[@ClaudiaX2]

Is there commentary after the stories?

[@ClassicGhost]

Not for these ones

[@cyberbeeny]

Well all good except at the end crash of thunder.

[@victoriawhyte5379]

DO NOT DISTURB A disturbed sleep

[@Sudip_Sarkar_Charles_Edwards]

Room number 13 is the name.

[@MyloHarris-q8u]

This is opium for the ear's, "great stuff" .

[@abhijit-sarkar]

- The Victorian authors wrote in the most roundabout bull$hi1 manner. - Ah, indeed, one must marvel at the Victorian authors’ unparalleled talent for weaving an exquisite tapestry of circumlocution and verbosity, rendering the simplest of notions into labyrinthine, unfathomable prose! What a rare gift it is, to transform the direct and comprehensible into a veritable odyssey of redundant drivel, leaving the reader entangled in a web of pompous trivialities.

[@helenamcginty4920]

I dont find the sound of rain relaxing. It is cold and wet. It sosks your shoes and makes you miserable. It can cause hypothermia. So I looked the idea up. The piece of research that produced this idea was misread by someone. The sound of rain is not universally found to be relaxing. The idea that it is is related to white noise has led to this ruining of a good story by backing it with the sound of rain. Why white noise is supposed to be relaxing I dont know because reading long and detailed research reports certainly is sleep indu.........

[@chubbybrain]

Hubba Hubba

[@Firecracker66]

🔻👣🔻👣🔻

[@markbrowne7509]

Long live the prodestant and true faith

[@JennyLane8666]

Ahhh Sir Tony... I consistently discover gems on your channel. I always listen to you while playing the Atmosphere app in the background. It's set to an ocean storm in the Sapphire Isle :) Sooo good together!

[@ClassicGhost]

I am moving away from the rain noises, so I may suggest Atmosphere app!