"The Dance of Death" by Algernon Blackwood / A HorrorBabble Production

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"The Dance of Death" is a short story by British writer, Algernon Blackwood. The story of a frail young man, who, despite warnings from his doctor, attends a dance, with inevitable consequences. Chapters: 00:14 - Introduction 00:51 - The Dance of Death 25:30 - Further Listening Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/the-dance-of-death Thanks to Charlie Trevino for the request. Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble Music and production by Ian Gordon Image used with the permission of mgkellermeyer (mgkellermeyer.deviantart.com) Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com www.patreon.com/horrorbabble HorrorBabble MERCH: teespring.com/stores/horrorbabble-merch Search HORRORBABBLE to find us on: AUDIBLE / ITUNES / SPOTIFY Home: www.horrorbabble.com Rue Morgue: www.rue-morgue.com Social Media: facebook.com/HorrorBabble instagram.com/horrorbabble twitter.com/HorrorBabble

[@martiwilliams4592]

Charming story. Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@raymondgerman6671]

Boy, I can relate to Brown’s initial state of melancholy when finding out he had heart disease. After having a mini stroke, I felt sad and anxious. Talking to my doctor about it, he said that anxiety was a normal feeling when a person realizes he has gone from a life of being healthy to a life where you can die at any time. Then he suddenly said that could happen to anybody. So I felt better😁

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for sharing, Raymond - I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Ian

[@jctrevi89]

Never fails to bring a tear or 5 to my eye. Your reading was beautiful, sir. Thank you for filling my request

[@HorrorBabble]

Not a problem, sir!

[@niverian7726]

It is a actually beautiful story. I don't see it as much as horror as a sort of relief of death.

[@Nanosuit37]

Well done Mr.Gordon and Horror Babble, well done! Excellent story and narration, as always. Until next time.

[@snippycutwell9878]

Old horror is the best horror

[@JamieAsareZiegler]

I just discovered this channel and I've been making short work of it. As a long-distance trail runner in the grips of heart failure, this one hits hard.

[@HorrorBabble]

Best wishes from HB, Jamie.

[@cam5816]

Still doing well?

[@JamieAsareZiegler]

@@cam5816 One day at a time! Thank you for asking!

[@bigo8647]

Algernon Blackwood never fails to provide us with excellent horror stories like this one, thanks Ian.

[@RobertEWaters]

I enjoyed that story. Thank you. Not frightened by it, but rather charmed.

[@jamiecameron7615]

Amazing, thank you very much!!

[@johnoliva5153]

This was a great story.Loved it.Thank you.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Good story. Not sad, actually very uplifting and happy at the end. I wonder if there ever were a clerk who was paid well! Certainly not in anything I've ever read or heard of. Wonderful reading, as always.

[@DustedVeins]

Isn't a horror story supposed to invoke horror, rather than feelings of solace and peace? A wonderful story and a wonderful reading, as usual.

[@badraven_indieauthor]

Thankful both to you and the gentleman who made the request. Scary story, but it seems the main character died in happiness. I enjoyed the story a great deal!

[@12201185234]

For as dark as the subject matter is, this story was quite pleasant and reassuring. I had an anxiety attack out of nowhere yesterday and went to the urgent care thinking I was having a heart attack. The EKG showed nothing weird (though my BP and pulse were through the roof), so I guess my ticker's fine for the time being... So yeah, it's interesting that this is the story you came out with today.

[@HorrorBabble]

I'm relieved to hear you're ok, sir!

[@Luke-zj4id]

amazing as always, thank you!

[@billsummy2412]

Another AWESOME show ! :-)

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Good story and narration! Thanks!

[@karehhartig7287]

Brilliant!👍😁❤

[@darylcheshire1618]

I read this as a kid in the ‘60s. I remembered his boss’s comments at the end about someone who’d work for less money.

[@bittybitty8233]

I just love this one !!💀

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much.

[@MrsCaranAmy]

This was a great tale and a nice narration. Thank you.

[@themodestgoddess1645]

Oh Wow. 😧💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

Beautiful writing

[@beverlyamarantes9775]

I love the artwork!

[@dave-ish8098]

But what a way to go.

[@feralbluee]

lovely story ~ Spoiler!!! except for the last bit which destroyed the whole feeling of peace. why did he do that? also, naughty boy, why did you tell about the inevitable result? that’s quite a spoiler, too. luckily i had forgotten about it. besides the ending, i really love this story - it’s so well written - the flow of the writing and your soft, emotional reading is - well, lovely. the young man’s feeling about the girl are perfect. thanks for reading it. Blackwood has become one of my favorite writers. :) 🐈🐾🌻

[@AA-rk3mr]

🖤🖤

[@warrenharwell4145]

TRUTH

[@storm-luciolivier636]

💋💚

[@tikkidaddy]

Mr Blackwood...is often found wandering the outdoors...this will be great! Edit: Wonderful Print Ian! I kept thinking the girl in the green dress was a metaphor for his love of the wilderness and was convinced they found him dead on a hiking or camping trail💜