"The Creeper in Darkness" by Frank Belknap Long / Warlocks & Witches

[@nanphx2038]

Good story; even better how it comes to life as you tell it. Thanks Ian

[@sarge4455]

Always excited for a new Horror 😮

[@iantalmadge3410]

My mushrooms and creeping thyme approve of this works title for sure 🍄

[@iantalmadge3410]

They are much enjoying this one..

[@krusader357]

🍄🧘‍♂️🍄

[@gregtrumbower3372]

Me too.

[@sickshitzdoesitmatter5904]

Maintain big dog

[@sickshitzdoesitmatter5904]

You are never alone

[@OnslowFats]

I usually avoid the short stories, glad I didn't skip this one. Just wonderful, well done!

[@scyphe]

So much goodness to listen to. It's also nice that we get to listen to older recordings that may have been missed or forgotten. Thanks Ian!

[@KennyBell-o7j]

I think that was the only happy ending I've ever heard on HorrorBabble 😅😅

[@Craig_Tucker48]

Oooh, the old theme! I love checking in on Warren, but nothing beats the creepy typewriter intro in my opinion. It sets the mood right.

[@walterfechter8080]

That house in this video's thumbnail looks like my old family's house -- no ghosts -- just lots of mice.

[@tamlandipper29]

I'll take ghosts. They don't carry diseases.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

I remember reading this some time before watching "Small Soldiers" They both creeped me out

[@Shineon83]

I LOVED this quirky tale-and your exceptional rendering of it ❤

[@soulreaver1983]

Fantastic many thanks as always good sir!

[@mariameere5807]

Cheers lovely’s! ❤❤❤

[@johnoliva5153]

Great reading.It's nice to hear something turn out well.Thank you.

[@GoldenFoxFarmAurora]

Thank you, great as always!

[@mightydorchux]

Truly a spiritual warfare story with a hopeful ending. Love it. There's no better narration anywhere!

[@obsidiancurse429]

Reminds me of my first marriage 🤣 Love these mad old stories, nice work bringing it to life 👍

[@AllenShahan]

Good one mate. My favorite time of the year. I told my fiancé it’s almost time for the Christmas ghost stories and she looked at me like I was mental. I’m a huge fan and love your holiday releases. Keep em coming

[@Newsbro89]

Christmas ghost stories are one of the best parts of this season.

[@jamescampbell39]

A quirky and enjoyable tale by Frank Belnap Long.

[@JamieAsareZiegler]

This was one of the first HorrorBabble episodes I listened to. It came back to me immediately.

[@picklerick.n.666]

May God bless you and your teams work once again sir ❤ respect form Croatia-Europe ❤❤❤

[@Nanosuit37]

Well done. Thank you Mr Gordon and Horror Babble. Excellent as always. Until next time.

[@MyStrangePack]

It’s on!

[@stevecrane4433]

Fab story as always!

[@along5925]

Wonderful little tale, thank you!

[@ambsokay4029]

A truly interesting story! first time I watched one of these till the end, usually I fell asleep beforehand.

[@robbabcock_]

What a terrific tale!

[@Richard-f4b4r]

All right I'm ready! Thank you for this new video I'm about to watch! Oh wait… I need to get popcorn!

[@winstonsmith8597]

What a great little story. The last few I could not help but notice come from some very familiar Massachusetts towns. But again, my hometown town of Innsmouth is ignored for some unknown reason.

[@Arwcwb]

Thank you

[@Elroy-t7q]

Nice.....

[@firstacheronqueen4256]

sweet 🎃🥰

[@grindsaur]

Very nice story.

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

A truly absurd and darkly funny story, very entertaining.

[@willibeaa]

3" tall tiny shriveled human barrock with pointed ears and a thin hairy tails burrowing into ppls chest was NOT on my 2024 December bingo list! Lol🫣 Another great addition to the HB collection Ian! However, I must mention I am gleefully awaiting any new additions to the Fantasy Babble channel & the Van Melsen PI series. I appreciate the TL updates on Patreon bc the suspense has been driving me crazy lol Ik you've been diligently working away on everything but pls know I'm patiently looking fwd! 🫶🏽

[@ginabeena6757]

Nice one!

[@Elbownian]

I miss Warren.

[@0therun1t21]

That's why I wouldn't trust a familiar that talks. Plus it didn't need to called, friendly strangers with smiling faces are uh, not very friendly.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

Complete

[@rosecorcoran]

Remind me of the Thing in "It Grows on You"

[@CJM-rg5rt]

The Donald Wandrei stories on here are so freaking cool, as are the Frank Belknap Long tales.

[@onemisterfranko]

A happy ending.

[@bigsarge2085]

💀

[@briandiadem]

13 Elm St. 🖤

[@afterschok6627]

👍

[@blacknwhitehound]

Salvation is possible

[@GeofAndrews]

I wonder what real witches think of this story?

[@sneeringimperialist6667]

Wait! Is Warren dead, or not?

[@howardhavardramberg333]

🧙🪄

[@charlesbennett7484]

👿

[@swordsmen8856]

first

[@soulreaver1983]

Congratulations!!!!😊

[@davidwhelan1545]

Some of your, obvious knowledgeof English language and literature, suprises me, everytime you mention leapt, it is pronounced leptsince my strokes, i cant remember in what context. But leaped is not the way. Lept is the spelling i believe, or leapt. Not leapt. No such word.

[@HorrorBabble]

The spelling in the story is 'leaped', and so, in American English, the pronunciation is 'leeped'. Or so I've read...

[@davidwhelan1545]

@HorrorBabble I apologise if I'm wrong, but was always taught leapt. Eldsterism is probably wrong nowadays? I just had to mention it. Love your readings and the stories non the less! Thanks.

[@HorrorBabble]

No need to apologise, David, it's just as likely that I'm wrong! Sometimes it's hard to keep track of how you're supposed to say things when you're putting a voice on, and, especially so when you're dealing with worldwide tales from different eras.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

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