Horror - A True Tale by John Berwick Harwood

[@billpancake]

You're a hell of a narrator Mr Walker. I've been falling asleep to your work for the past two months. Pls keep doing what your doing, Sir ☺️

[@davidbudge8359]

His voice lulls me to sleep but the story keeps me awake.

[@CPower-kc8gu]

I wouldn't know if I should take this as a compliment or an insult. 😂

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Thank you Mr Walker, your voice is a balm, you are a naturally great teller of tales, a storyteller not just a narrator,,,, since you add so much nuance to the voice of each character!! Thank you so much, again, -you make insomnia a blessing instead of a curse!! Andrea, Duncan, Jasper Mutt and Other associated Critters. ...XxX....

[@ocsananox]

Go for Gothic!!! Thunderstorms, castles, ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. I love it.

[@kathleenmccann7481]

Hi Tony. I appreciate your commentary about the societal problems that we've always had and how we view people. I worked as a social worker for many years in social services, community health, medical, and psychiatric units in prison. You described the fascinating tightrope walk we must do to remain compassionate and savvy at the same time. I think that those of us in this field are always facing the fact that people are complex with potential for such good AND evil. That's why I love these ghost stories.

[@ClassicGhost]

It's true. It's easy to be black and white, but reality isn't

[@Shineon83]

I just love genuine gothic tales, written in the latter half of the 19th Century : Amelia Edwards , Charlotte Riddell, etc.….December is a particularly fine month to showcase them!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you very much!

[@franken-pattern]

I'm just now sitting down to sew a new doll outfit for my Ken, and this is an unexpected pleasure! You're a treasure, Mr. Walker! ✨️🎄✨️

[@rubinajamal2322]

Me too 😊

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Creepy!

[@franken-pattern]

@Ann-sj4pt I hope you mean Tony's amazing stories, otherwise you'll hurt Ken's feelings 😆✨️👋

[@amgroves76]

I also listen while sewing and crafting

[@imh9524]

Weightlifting for me

[@janisfrazee2020]

Thanks!

[@mares3841]

💛🙏🕯️✨

[@mariameere5807]

Perfect! I adore this type of atmospheric beautifully written story! I have been too tied up with other things lately to gain any pleasure or enlightenment from KZbin so this is a perfect way to get reunited with the universe of KZbin‼️❤️♥️❤️🙌

[@ClassicGhost]

Hi Maria 👋

[@MarcGlenwright]

I always try and read through a few comments before I watch or listen to any of the KZbin channels im subscribed to. I've flicked through all of the comments which have preceded mine on this story and there is NOT ONE criticism, which is very very rare. You should be proud of yourself for providing entertainment and maintaining high standards.

[@LouPowell-w1z]

TEAM TONY 🎉

[@Tomohawk-e1n]

In at the start, Yee ha, gonna enjoy this Tony

[@chikaka2012]

I found this tale terrifying- the detailed description builds up the psychological terror so well. Some of it is unbelievable, of course, but the primary part of the story and its build up is so well done. Of course, much of the credit belongs to Tony and his fantastic storytelling skills.

[@Goodthink2024]

Your channel is one of very few on YT that has actual value 👍 Thank you so much for providing us with such great narration and stories!

[@ClassicGhost]

thank you very much for saying that

[@fetlock]

We let our Gothic flag fly here with Tony Walker, and revel in it! Thanks for that perfectly chilling narration.

[@redshadowlady]

I loved it! It may have been over the top, but, like the Hammer Films, that's what is so fun.

[@Hlaford29]

Wow! It,s something really different! Idon, t remember any story - at least recently - which would strain my nerves as much as this. Ghosts are scary but a living person is undeniably more so. I, d like to hear more such stories

[@THEPAGEBURNER1979]

Sir Tony Walker with another Banger.

[@janislohman8125]

Always love your reading Tony!😁👍💖

[@shireboundscribbles]

That was excellent! Bundles of atmos. Listening to this in a howling gale.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great story and narration. I listened to it three times, and the last 15-20 minutes four times, just to get all the details. Thanks!

[@edf777]

Thank you sir 😊❤

[@devincahoon830]

Great Work. I love your narration and audio production.

[@violetfemme411]

Just lost my beautiful mother a few days ago, and my life seems over as well. I can't even let myself think......All I know for certain is that I'll be completely alone at Christmas, just me and my pups. Dave has his mom, 3 children and 2 new grandkids. And they celebrate without me. Being the only girl, and oldest child in my family I have the most and strongest memories. This is not a good time of year, nor will it ever be again 😢

[@ClassicGhost]

I am so sorry to hear that. No one knows until they know what it's like. You have my thoughts. I hope you can be comforted by the thought that you will meet again. I am no materialist. In my heart I know it's true. Google Kurt Godel the famous mathematician and how he wrote about his mother over the last days and told her that this was not the end. I found it a great comfort.

[@thurayya8905]

I'm so sorry. It is never easy to lose the person who loves you most and best.

[@mm1234bb]

I’m so sorry for your loss, I too in ways have lost my mother to severe dementia, Iv been caring for her for 7 years now and I have no siblings no husband or kids… lying in bed trying to comfort myself with a ghost story.

[@violetfemme411]

@@ClassicGhost Thank you SO much Tony. I haven't looked at my media since this devastating loss, so this "new" message is the 1st I've read. It really does mean a lot to hear from you, and to receive the information 💞

[@violetfemme411]

@mm1234bb I'm so sorry, for you both. Sending a virtual hug your way. I absolutely understand what you are going through as my mom had dementia before she passed. It's heartbreaking 💜

[@Josephinejefferies]

A close friend of the family is a nurse in a psychiatric hospital in Germany and he teaches self protection in many hospitals and for tv. Much needed in closed wards. So I could get on board with aspects of this story. Enjoyed it too.

[@janisfrazee2020]

This was one of my all-time favorites of yours. I absolutely adored it. Apparently, I must really enjoy Gothic.

[@lisamreissig]

Tony, in the commentary you suggested that you made Lady Spelhurst (?) more evil than she was. I think she was an intentional misdirect as the godmother who was slighted at the presentation of the baby. This mirrors some old folk/fairy tales (such as sleeping beauty where the godmother who was insulted at an earlier date cursed or made the adult child suffer. We were supposed to hold her in suspicion. The narrator even uses the word "sacrifice" when saying had she not given up her room, then one of her sisters would have been sacrificed. Sorry for any typos, can't find my readers. .

[@lisap.1826]

OMG! Tony has 70K subscribers 🎉🎉🎉! I feel like a proud mama ❤

[@Luise-fv1fw]

The weather was perfect for this Gothic story, in Vienna (cold and very DARK) Besides, a good hairdresser and make-up would help Rosa nowadays....😊

[@ClassicGhost]

I bet Vienna is looking very beautiful with its Christmas lights

[@lisak423]

Go Gothic! This was a great story made fabulous by your narration! You have such a great voice and the many different styles, Accents, and tones you use are amazing.

[@JayGideon-7]

Tony, here is my advice -- go full gothic anytime the story takes you there. I've enjoyed your narration for a long time (since the beginning of your postings) but I thought your honest emotion while delivering this story was particularly effective. 🏆

[@ClassicGhost]

You’ve given me the green light 🚦

[@meganmcnelis7136]

Gripping story and very effective reading! I did feel a little sad about the lunatic wasting away in his shackles.

[@imh9524]

Hilarious ! Love the idea of there being a smoke-filled narrator's club where you can all lounge about, enveloped in comfy chairs by the fire, puffing on cheroots. A reading full of verve and vim!

[@ClassicGhost]

It would be great if there were. I might see if Jasper and Ian would join.

[@soundsilence2604]

Thank you for this one! I love this story, and it's wonderful to hear you read it. 🖤

[@Andrea-i4t9k]

Loved it!

[@richardferguson6893]

Great entertainment for unpacking. Thank you sir.

[@MrsJanLong]

Don't mention the "G" word! Bloody loved this one! Full on, over the top, slow build up, horribleness! Thank you!

[@gretchenkiley6615]

18 minutes in and I'm anxious for the protagonist 😶‍🌫️ Edited to say thank you, Tony! Your narration is exceptional.

[@ClassicGhost]

:)))

[@Aiko2-26-9]

You really brought this creepy story to life. I thought the slow progression of the tale added to the terror. You know something horrible is going to happen but the author takes a long time getting there. By then you are already on edge. So fun.

[@ainemoroney9965]

Your voice is such a comfort Tony.

[@LouPowell-w1z]

I'm team Tony ALL THE WAY... To our loyal members, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support. Your support for my workt is truly appreciated, and I look forward to delivering even more chilling tales and exclusive content in the future.

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Oh lordy, the Bots are about Already!!🙄🤬 How to get rid of them?!🤬🤬 ~ I'm not a prude,,,, but this is neither the time nor the place....🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😕 Perhaps I should ask myself why they Trigger me into such a bad temper?! 😡😡 Sorry Tony, at least they can't detract from your awesome work!!💞😎👍👍 Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX....

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Think about how silly,and pathetic they are.

[@MarkMarsh-mw5jd]

Probably my favorite so far!

[@Luise-fv1fw]

Yes, very beautiful...❤

[@nadiaminerva]

Snuggling up now ❤

[@thurayya8905]

What can you do with gothic except to go full gothic? The power of the story compels you!

[@KristinChoruby]

Wait, did we finally get a scary story where the dogs survived?! 😲

[@ClassicGhost]

I was going to comment on that in the notes, but I forgot. Amazing.’

[@leonaheraty3760]

Thank you, Tony, for another excellent spooky story, just right for the Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas snd Happy New Year everyone! God bless us, everyone. 🥰💖🎁🎄🧑‍🎄❄️

[@darcielaster6859]

Superb! Masterful! You have to tone it down, though, because instead of sleeping, I stay awake until the story and end dialog are complete, then I'm late for work! Have you read Berenice?

[@ClassicGhost]

I haven't yet read Berenice. I will though

[@amandine512]

Beautiful voice.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for listening

[@amandine512]

@@ClassicGhost This guy has a humorous way of incorporating ads. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ3ZeWZ6iLmCgpIsi=B2JfC87ftKD6K3G5

[@toscadonna]

I really liked this story. I have a bit of a different idea for the analysis, though. I don’t think the protagonist sinned at all. I think the sin was her mother’s-she somehow slighted Lady Spelthurst (sp?) at her communion, so this spiteful old woman wanted to ruin her life. And I think Lady Spelthurst had something to do with this creature that attacked her, that it was some sort of supernatural creature that cannot be killed by whips/chains/starvation/scalding, and she unleashed this creature upon the young girl for vengeance. This Lady might have had something to do with the demise of her mother as well. My uncle is paranoid schizophrenic and very dangerous; he attacks people even in the asylum under medication. I have a hard time feeling sorry for him after 40 years of him terrorizing the family.

[@ClassicGhost]

I really enjoyed and appreciated your comment here.

[@ajcbng8289]

Hammer time🎉🎉❤😂

[@ClassicGhost]

it is

[@aprilbrown53]

I think the point should be made that the escaped lunatic didn’t overtly cause the woman's condition. All he did was find a warm place to sleep. She got away before he could hurt her. Her subsequent condition is all on her, and perhaps the Victorian culture that made her feeble. Also, I feel like the mastiff in the courtyard could have made a better showing.

[@gretchenkiley6615]

Dogs are truly our best friends- I trust mine implicitly!

[@darcielaster6859]

As an English Mastiff owner, the baying/howling is apropos. They are all bluff & laziness 😂

[@melaniehassler2405]

Thank you for going full gothic! It's the great dread king of all horror for me. They can have the Lovecraft, give me Walpole.

[@donaldkelly3983]

Great story, well narrated. As an American, I need to ask: What is a "sckiver"?

[@sathurxy49]

I haven't listened to the story yet but I believe you refer to a 'Skiver'. Someone who avoids work at all costs. A shirker.

[@ClassicGhost]

a slacker

[@maryeckel9682]

I approve of full Gothic! Quite a tale! She was lucky that Reggie skipped out.

[@dshe8637]

Not so much due to sin, because she seems to be a kind and dutiful person, but I feel the writer quite enjoyed humbling a pretty, brave young woman with everything ahead of her.

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Was thinking of Nosferatu throughout this story! There were undeniable similarities. Your full Gothic was so much fun and your colleague must have been drunk. to give such bad advice. I was impressed that the monster turned out to be just an ordinary man. For awhile there I forgot I was listening to a modern man and not a Victorian heiress. You'll always be my favorite girl boss.

[@thurayya8905]

I went to the comments halfway through the story (never a smart move) to see if anyone else was also bothered by the constant "my life was ruined and I will never be the same" remarks by the protagonist. There is foreshadowing, and then there is completely overdoing it. By the time she went to her garret, I was ready to push her down the stairs myself. PS: If Reginald didn't stick by you, afterwards, it wasn't really love on his part. Good ridance, Reginald.

[@toscadonna]

Easy for you to say if you’ve not been abandoned in your youth.

[@thurayya8905]

@toscadonna You're assuming I wasn't.

[@nomansgoddess]

wow what a proper story for me today. exactly how I have been feeling. I think mirrors come from the bowels of Hell

[@usedscar]

Some days mirrors do come from hell, if not reflect it!

[@ClassicGhost]

i think that when i see myself in one :)

[@nomansgoddess]

@ClassicGhost me too. Emotional abuse never really heals

[@missmouse20]

I'm painfully sitting with 3 bruised ribs and one fractured rib. I'm looking forward to escaping for an hour and a half with this 😊

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Sorry to hear you are in pain.Take care ❤

[@mares3841]

🙏🕯️

[@garybernstein3527]

I make a note of interest without seeing any significance to what I point out: in this story with the interesting addition addition of an introduction by the narrator, a format addition what you have picking up only recently, you delete the trademark identification the podcast brand in which a voice speaks of looking in a forbidden drawer.

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Storm Darragh here,o come to be cosy here lol

[@Newsbro89]

More Ashridge please

[@garybernstein3527]

I find myself surprised to see a difference in our perceptions. You refer to the old Hammer films as having a wonderful camp quality in the gothicness. Perhaps because I was a young teenager when I encountered them when they were first released (the early and best Hammer horror films I speak of) I saw them as an elegant perfection, ideal and artistic rendering the highest tradition of storytelling. No 5:26 films ever utilize perfect art decoration and set the decoration more effectively than these Hammer films (what is a side light of great interest but no effect on the quality of the film that these visuals and sets were achieved in a miraculous level of economy). I suspect that none would dispute the quality of Peter Cushing's performance of call at camp. The other actors were generally excellent

[@usedscar]

Yes, this story was a bit Hammer Horror 1861!

[@CK.girl55]

Full gothic ✨🖤💀🌹

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Increase playback speed to 1.25 for a better listen.

[@ClassicGhost]

I love these comments because the ‘you talk too fast - slow down! ‘ comments pretty much balance them out

[@juliadia007]

I haven’t listened to this story yet but I’m just throwing out one listeners opinion. I really really really dislike the preambles. 1) I don’t want to know what the story is about in advance, and 2) the teasers make the stories sound really tedious and make me less likely to listen. That’s just my opinion. I also feel like it’s a lot of AI patter. I wonder how others feel?

[@PhoenixFyrie]

D you just pronounce "iron" as "eye-ron????"

[@JennyLane8666]

FULLLL GOTHIIIC!! You are never half so ridiculous as a Matt Barry, my friend. :) Though you are both consummate performers! I see what you mean now, about not being afraid to go for it... that was riveting. Tony, ever since I discovered your channel, you have given me something to be excited for during the Christmas season. What a pleasant surprise. Thank you, my friend. xx