A Christmas Ghost Story: Surprise View by Tony Walker

[@PortmanRd]

One day I'll actually manage to listen to the 50mns to 1hr + stories all the way through, but inevitably I end falling asleep and going back to where I nodded off the day before. I blame your extraordinary voice everytime. Very calming and soporific. Keep up the good work.

[@nancynickerson4341]

"Alone but never lonely....."

[@terryIKE69]

A touching & tender ghost story, perfect for Christmas. Being alone can be a choice, being lonely is not. Loved this poignant tale.

[@pollyanne234]

You can be with people and be lonely. Merry xmas

[@violetfemme411]

Such a beautiful story, especially for those of us that that have almost no family left with whom to celebrate the holidays. These stories are keeping me company and I love them all ❤ Thank you Tony.

[@ClassicGhost]

Im glad to be with you

[@MartiWilliams-r2z]

Agree. Thank you. Tony.

[@deliarealtor]

Thank you Tony for such a lovely story of the pain of loss. This year I lost 4 men in my life, this is my first year without my husband. I gave myself your book, Christmas ghost stories for Christmas.

[@ClassicGhost]

❤️ Take care . Glad you liked my story

[@pattynielsen5506]

finding something to live for after all his sorrow was like a Christmas miracle. you must be very romantic (like the particular literary genre) to visualize the married couple like that. happy christmas.

[@jaceek2030]

A hauntingly beautiful story, Tony. Your added personal stories at the end of your videos are 1 thing I hope you never stop.

[@soundsilence2604]

Fortunately, the Web gives talented creators a platform when a gallery, publisher or record label won't. Keep doing what you're doing, Tony. We're enjoying every minute of it. May 2022 bring you greater success. 🍾

[@ClassicGhost]

I actually think this is the way to go rather than any traditional deal. I don't know what they could actually offer me on top of what the web does.

[@itgetter9]

I believe there are a few reasons that humans have long been attracted to ghost stories, and one of them, surely, is that they can be a source of great comfort in times of grief. This one really captures that element beautifully, and I found it so consoling and comforting. Tony, I found your stories in a time of grief (late 2019-early 2020), and now I'm freshly grieving again. This one is one of my favorites of all. Your stories are SUCH a gift. They've gotten me through many nights and brought comfort and joy to my days and nights both. Thank you, thank you. I hope you had a happy Christmas, and I wish you and yours a 2022 full of delightful moments and joyful surprises.

[@janisfrazee2020]

Oh my goodness, what a lovely story. So lovely, I am going to listen a 2nd time. The holiday just passed was Valentine's Day. This story was actually perfect for Valentine's Day. I live in the woods and it is a snowy foggy night. I saw a herd of deer bound away and disappear into into the woods earlier. So this story is uncannily like my surroundings tonight.

[@tonietteh2015]

I love this story thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart I am grieving the loss of a fiance who died suddenly and unexpectedly. And this comforted me Thank you so very mu much Bright Blessings to you Merry Christmas to you, Sir 🤗 Toniette Holden Florida, United States

[@angelachouinard4581]

What a lovely gift to have on Christmas Eve! Such a beautiful tale that so suits my mood as the year's end approaches. Do have a happy Christmas and thanks for all your work. It's really helped to make 2021 bearable.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Beautiful, beautiful comforting tale. Perfect for this evening. Heard it on tv for the sound, back to give lots of smiles and thumbs up. Masterful tale and masterful presentation. Thank you, Tony for enriching our lives.

[@wmnoffaith1]

Thank you. This is my 4th Christmas without my son. I needed this more than you know.

[@ClassicGhost]

♥️

[@abigailnoland3771]

"Golden pen" indeed. I am so grateful you create and read your stories as well. Happy Holidays!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks Abigail.

[@jjjjjjjjkigghh8662]

Awww, well this one made me cry. That was heartwarming

[@pamelasonday-swiger8708]

I've recently lost two beloved family members, and this lovely story has brought me some comfort and peace. Thank you.

[@clonejones7955]

You write wonderful northern rural stories Tony.Being a country mouse in a cold climate myself I love these stories.🇨🇦♥️👍

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for all your support CJ

[@annemariegallucci4382]

Thank you Tony ! What a beautiful bittersweet story . You have a great gift and write from the heart . I hope you realize how much this touches your audience . Cheers and all the best for 2022 ! Happy Christmas 🌲

[@ClassicGhost]

Very kind of you

[@bluegreenglue6565]

Just my son and I this holiday, and I spent entirely too much time drinking out of sorrow. I vow today not to touch a drop until I am out of this blue funk. I do understand how dangerous it is to try to drown sorrow in alcohol -- but sometimes the danger itself feels like the solution. Thanks for a lovely story.

[@ClassicGhost]

Just from my own experience, it just makes things worse. Makes me miserable.

[@MartiWilliams-r2z]

Great to see your face. Two years later. A lot of water under the bridge since then. Feels like 20 years. Really enjoy your work, Tony. Helps me through some rough times. Thanks so much.

[@spooklyboo2337]

A lovely little ghost story to read on rainy/snowy Christmas Day in Oregon. I think I’ve read every ghost story ever written (the classics anyway) so it’s always nice to find new ones. I Love listening to you read all the stories even though I know the endings. So it was a treat to hear a new one and then find out you wrote it!! How cool is that…keep it up and keep posting them. Glad to hear it’s been a good year for you in spite of all the downsides in this world….me too! Have a mostly ghostly 2022…😎msbrown

[@marisaranieri2745]

A dreamlike & comforting tale...made me think of my Mum & how I wish I could see her again

[@ClassicGhost]

Well you probably guessed by now that I think you will

[@hathorearthfyre]

I very much appreciate this beautiful story. So many of us have lost...so many. I smiled at the thought that we never leave each other when there is love between us. Thank you so much.

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kit-vb5rm]

Really enjoy listening to your stories Tony. You have a great reading voice, thank you.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great story and narration! You are a fantastic author. The way you write and talk about time strikes a chord in me. I feel the same way. I think you describe and express it perfectly, especially regarding our memories. Who needs a camera! We are never alone. We always have the images of the time we spent and the memories with us forever. Thanks for writing this true gem! It is like a sparkling snowflake. Yes, this is a great Christmas story! Oh, your writing is not rubbish. It is rather far from it. I love your stories. Anyone who says otherwise can go play marbles in the road.

[@julielevinge266]

Liked this Christmas story. I live in constant fear of loosing my daughter who’s had leakemia on & off since she was 3 years old. Found this comforting as this fear has been with me for 30 years. But I have so many wonderful memories, those words from Wordsworth are my favourite. Wish you & your family a Very Happy Christmas 🎄🌈🍀♥️🎄🦋🦄⛄️🌹 Your words are so true,remember the guy that turned down the Beatles😁

[@susanmercurio1060]

They say that writers should use the facts of their lives in their writing, but I always believe that they aren't supposed to use *all* of it, just bits and pieces, they way you do. And you have a golden pen. Happy New Year.

[@ClassicGhost]

I borrow bits from everyone.

[@micheler4120]

A very warm and heartening tale. I hope it's true.

[@christinadavis1751]

Beautiful story. Love it , sad and happy , Thank you very much ❌❤️❌❤️

[@cindychurch335]

You’ve have given me a Christmas gift in this story. Thank you Tony. I lost my life love four years ago this Boxing Day. I know he’s not really “lost” as you so beautifully say. I’m an American, and regrettably was not able to see the Lake District when in England. Perhaps someday I can visit. Your stories and voice are very cathartic for me. Happy New Year Tony! Keep well and best wishes. Xxx

[@ClassicGhost]

Hi Cindy, I am sorry for your loss. I'm only glad if my story was some comfort. Take care. Like Wordsworth i believe that nothing is lost that won't be found

[@cindychurch335]

I appreciate that! ❤️

[@lynda48]

What a beautiful story!

[@kathyorourke9273]

I’m listening in 2024 Dec 18th 23:08 in Portland Oregon. Merry Christmas.

[@franken-pattern]

A beautiful and touching story. Thank you, Mr. Walker!

[@janetcw9808]

That was beautiful. Thanks so much.

[@buddyh9277]

Thank you Tony W. The Surprise View is one of the best stories I've ever listened to....you have written something simply amazing...

[@ClassicGhost]

I am honestly blown away by the response to this story. It was a man called Gary Johnson who looked at my first draft and gave suggestions to improve it lots. So I owe Gary.

[@carolrios9216]

This story really speaks to me, as many of your stories do. I am definitely guilty of being alone by choice. Mostly it's ok, but I do have an enormous amount of ambivalence on the subject. After being the oldest of 5 children, then raising 4 boys, the luxury of being able to do what I like, when I like, with no one to take care of but the dogs, is lovely. But the price is high. Thank you so much, Tony, your stories, some of which I listen to like a favorite song, have done so much for my quality of life. Thank you, also for your channel recommendations, through you I also discovered Mr. Lestrange and HorrorBabble. These days, the tv is on, but on mute!

[@ClassicGhost]

Hello Carol and thank you for being with me

[@normaemanuel4975]

Most Excellent!

[@creative2716]

Mr. Walker, My first listen but surely not my last. I enjoyed your story and it touched the grief in me as well. The quotes from Words worth were lovely also. Far beyond Christmas now, but I offer you a belated wish for warmth, family and friends, and all the success you richly deserve. God bless us all.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you for your kind words. I am touched that so many people like this story. It's special to me too.

[@moonspath1598]

Thank You for the time you've spent on this channel 😊 Your voice and stories has helped on sleepless nights🌙 No you don't put me to sleep, but keep me company. Your own writings are very well done and entertaining. Wishing You all the best in the future 💫

[@karengyllewiggins9842]

Christmas Day 2021. Found this story and so glad I did. Makes life bearable to believe in this lovely tale of hope and comfort xx

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you. This is one of my own so your words mean more than if I was reading someone else's story

[@Christyj62011]

How lovely. Thank you so much

[@auntiem1093]

What a beautiful story. And Tony, you are such a talented author and narrator. I enjoy everything that you do. Merry Christmas

[@joanieann6179]

Beautiful, encouraging love story. ❤❤

[@norayoder3189]

Marvelous ❣️❤️❣️

[@scottmiller2591]

"Soft. Soft. Soft." Great writing, great reading.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you, Scott. Happy Christmas :)

[@andoff11]

Wonderful story and lovely, personable reader/writer.

[@ireneanderson7699]

That was such a lovely story 🙂 Thank you for submitting it for public enjoyment.

[@cynthiapate9138]

This story is very comforting. Thank you for a happy ending.

[@penelopewilliamson145]

I love your ,so called rants, behind your readings. They are helpful and interesting, thanks.

[@thisawareness2342]

Love this... perfect companionship for a solitary Xmas ❤🎄🎁🎄❤

[@davidgarbett3577]

Love everything you do TONEY

[@sueatkinson3553]

Loved this story, so sensitively written and enjoying the references to familiar places in my beloved Cumbria

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hardtek517]

That was a wonderful story!

[@ruvoodoo155]

Listening while baking pie's for Christmas dinner. Thank you for your gift of reading such a lovely story! 💗 Merry Christmas to you and yours, Tony! 🎄

[@MichelleFaithLove]

Thank you. A much needed break during my Christmas 🎄 Baking. Merry Of Christmas Eve’s to all,,, and to all Good Night. ❄️

[@thurayya8905]

You were close, September of 2023. Merry last year Christmas! You are bright, talented, write amazing stories, and you interact with your fans to a wonderful degree. Amazon be damned, you are already successful.

[@ClassicGhost]

nice of you to say

[@gracedejoya9426]

I just want to say thank you. You are a wonderful story teller. This story in particular means a lot.

[@toekafrank6998]

A gem. Thank you. A blessed Christmas to you and your family.🎄

[@bethcastagnoli2911]

I adore benevolent ghosts! Best Christmas ghost story ever, great narration ❤️🎄

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Great to see you, a quality channel and I love a good ghost or scifi story. You write great stories, read them beautifully and deserve the success you have 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊😉👍👍🎄

[@ClassicGhost]

Welcome back! Nice to see you again

[@biddygirl1000]

That is a beautiful story. Thank you. I wish it could go on forever

[@DreamWeavr]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@davidmcgowan103]

Tony you have been a massive part of my Christmas this year. Bless You

[@ClassicGhost]

You are welcome :)

[@terryleetv1]

This is such a lovely story Tony - I’m so impressed with your writing. Thank you and so very well done 👏😊🎄

[@maudieg8459]

Lovely story with an important message. Thank you for making it available to us!

[@Josephinejefferies]

Enjoyed this. Well thought out story.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you. That's kind.

[@jjjjjjjjkigghh8662]

Wow! Love this one! It’s beautiful. You are a fantastic writer

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you so much!

[@elaineparker6171]

Know surprise view well. Listening in October 22. Love your voice and your work

[@themilitanthousewife8021]

Beautiful just beautiful just listened made me cry.

[@iluvknitting1965]

The story brought tears to my eyes, and your reading of it was perfect. Thank you, Tony.

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it. Glad you visited again

[@galadrielle3680]

This has to be one of my favorite ghost stories I've ever read/heard! I am a retired 'shrink' and I buried my fiancee when I was not even 30, he was almost 37. Dealing with grief was easy when assisting my patients, it was BRUTAL when it was my own, especially when he and I were in the prime of our lives and such things are 'never suppose to happen.' Decades later and it still feels like yesterday....But it made me a better person in many ways. It aged me, but it helped me too. I realized yes, so much of us goes with them, but they leave a large part of themselves with us, too. Bless you for sharing your stories with us!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you very much for your response Galadrielle. I'm not being glib when I say that personal resonances like this elevate the story (which was much improved by Gary Johnston in case he's reading) into something that's ours not just mine.

[@galadrielle3680]

@@ClassicGhost I agree. It's great that you see it that way...not all writers do. We can't always write what we know. Sometimes we have to write what others know too. Bless you!

[@annaperkins6513]

Tony, this was a really moving story. I enjoy your stories and the commentary. Thanks so much. Listening from Jamaica.🇯🇲

[@ClassicGhost]

Jamaica! Wow, people are from all over. That's lovely.

[@ourreg]

I have listened to a few ghost stories over the christmas period and this is one of the best !

[@ericdoran24]

Very heartwarming story. Thank you. All the best for 2022.

[@ClassicGhost]

Happy New Year, Eric :)

[@timmc8444]

Nice

[@aarondutil3077]

Beautiful story for Christmas Eve. No red wine but eggnog and rum…don’t judge.😛 Tomorrow, I spend time with family. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Tony.

[@shahabhussain5120]

Tony Walker . You are a legend . I’m a GP in York , so particularly enjoyed this one

[@ClassicGhost]

Ha Shahab, thank you. I love York. And I love GPs. I work with lots of them and they are all very lovely to me. And hard working! I wonder if Dr Hand still gets requests to prescribe abx for colds now he's dead?

[@gillgallett4864]

This is so lovely. After losing my husband three years ago and missing my parents as well,it’s such a lovely sentiment. Thank you. I love listening to your reading ❤

[@ClassicGhost]

❤️

[@lindaronzoni6804]

loved this story and the manner you write!!! thank you!!

[@davidbailey4404]

Very much enjoyed your tale of a man left alone at Christmas, hits very close to home this year. Taking your characters' words very much to heart. Thank you for this one, and a very Merry Christmas to you.

[@ClassicGhost]

Merry Christmas, David

[@tamarabaluyut3030]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mamadoedeer1577]

Thank-you.

[@ClassicGhost]

Welcome!

[@ruthowens2335]

Love your style of writing, what makes it perfect for me is the way you read the stories, you have a beautiful voice. Keep that gold pen moving. Happy new year

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks, Ruth. Happy New Year.

[@marilynmills2273]

A beautiful story thank you 🙏

[@susanhepburn6040]

Beautifully touching and touchingly beautiful. I love Cumbria and know the setting. I lived briefly by a lake near Cockermouth and it was a deeply healing experience for me at one of the most difficult times of my life. Thank you so much for all you do, Tony. You have, indeed, a golden pen and a golden voice.

[@ClassicGhost]

I used to live on Cockermouth too

[@susanhepburn6040]

@@ClassicGhost Oh bless! I used to get the dial-a-ride into Cockermouth once or twice a week, for shopping and to send text messages as there was no mobile signal at Loweswater. I loved the part in the story about the stag and the feeling of oneness. A red squirrel, greater spotted woodpecker and a newborn foal played similar parts in my time at Loweswater. All the best to you!

[@4444marla]

I greatly enjoyed your story ….thank you,And the Wordsworth quote is very very beautiful.

[@ClassicGhost]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it

[@silkeeberle8484]

I love this Story. Thank you Tony. Merry Christmas to you and your Family & Friends.

[@boburnhamsguitar]

I've heard a lot of your readings in the last month, but this particular one moved me to comment. The story was beautifully read and my heart was touched several times! Thank you for providing such amazing content!

[@ClassicGhost]

You're very welcome. I'm just glad yo uliked it

[@gailsgrandplan3561]

I love this! My dad’s from Brampton in Cumbria, so all the landscape you describe is familiar to me. Listening to loads of these while I’m working. Thank you for amazing stories.

[@ClassicGhost]

Brampton. Not far from where I'm sitting now.

[@4444marla]

I love this story Tony….Great atmosphere ….so touching.You’re a wonderful author and you know what I think about you as a performing Reader! I have to go back to listen to the Wordsworth again.I think I’d like that read at my own funeral……

[@ClassicGhost]

Wordsworth was great. I was at his grave the other week with the snowdrops

[@stevecausey545]

That was wonderful! Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@Kojoanna]

You have been busy posting good stories. I hope you are taking the day off tomorrow and enjoy a ghostless Christmas

[@ClassicGhost]

Yes, I am going to ease off for a while

[@jeremypearson6852]

I am listening to this in South Florida on Christmas morning. A long way from my birth place of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Not on the beach, but it’s eighty something degrees outside.

[@djr1943]

What a beautiful, wonderful story. Your voice and delivery make this recording all the more meaningful. You have an amazing ability to recognize the human condition and the feelings that we all at some time experience. Thank you so much, Tony! MerryChristmas to you and yours!

[@ClassicGhost]

Merry Christmas. Thank you for such praise.

[@mlsg8]

Just love this story! Even though pretty early I knew about the silver -haired rider, I didn't expect the rest and I love being able to be surprised. Thank you for the beautiful imagery and the Truth shared. I teach psychic development, and one night a new student came with a girlfriend, and in introducing herself admitted she was still grieving over the death of her father because she didn't get to say goodbye. I said "You didn't have to say goodbye because he's still with you. Did your Dad have a certain way of putting his hand on you?" (I know how this sounds but bear with me.) She looked stunned and turned to her girlfriend and said "She had NO WAY of knowing that!". Then she turned back to me and said "YES!" I told her not to tell me anything else yet. "Did he used to put his right hand on your left shoulder up toward your neck and give it a squeeze like he's saying "That's my girl, way to go!" Her eyes grew even bigger, her face turned red, and she AGAIN turned and said to her friend "SHE HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT!" She looked at me and said, through tears, "YES, HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?!" I smiled and answered "Because he's standing on your right and he's doing exactly that. You didn't need to say goodbye because he's still with you, watching over you, loving you. No more grieving over the loss because you didn't lose him. Just tell him THANK YOU and feel free to talk to him as you need and want. He knows you love him." So you see, Tony, that's what I mean by the Truth in your story. Thank you again!❤ May you be blessed as you obviously bless so many by your ghost story writing and sharing!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you. I’ve recently suffered a close bereavement so what i believe has been a comfort

[@mlsg8]

@@ClassicGhost sending you Golden Pink Healing Light for wrapping yourself in comfort, and feel the weight of fresh grief lifting. Extend your Love for the one who's recently passed to form a beautiful bridge of Light... meet at the highest point and let the person know your gratitude for the relationship by seeing and sharing fun and lovely images and sounds of events you enjoyed together. This keeps your energy lifted, and you can re-live these memories as you want. Share your Golden Pink Healing Light with the person, since it's an uncommon passing that immediately clears the person of all emotional and spiritual dis-ease. Prayers for healing are ALWAYS appropriate and appreciated by both the living in 3D and those in spirit. It's quite difficult to focus on grief if one focuses on Gratitude... Sending blessings of healing to you, as you clearly create space for your listeners to heal. And so it is... ...for you across the pond!

[@DestinyKiller]

I loved the story, particularly this year and i wish i had found your work and your channel when i had my blog, we'd have promoted the heck out of you :)

[@pmcg97]

Thanks for this Tony 👍in a way this story is strangely comforting 🙂

[@ClassicGhost]

+Sasha Petrov i think I intended it to be. I’m due to write Another Christmas story soon

[@markheatherington8367]

Wonderful story and reading!!

[@ClassicGhost]

Merry Christmas ! 🎄

[@dismith73]

This is my favourite one of yours so far. Thank you

[@ClassicGhost]

I have gary johnston to thank for that