"There Were Other Versions of Us" by Edward Lorn / HorrorBabble EXCLUSIVE

[@MMDAMV]

I haven't listened all the way through yet, but I LOVE hearing Ian curse, oh my Lord

[@fabricejarfi]

I can't begin to express how much I love this story. For starters, it's probably the story Everything, Everywhere All at Once should have been if it was really good... Second, "which one was ages ago? 1965 or 2012? -Both..." Is probably part of one of the greatest dialogues in fiction. Shall I go on? This is incredibly well written and, of course, as usual, beautifully read. Thank you!

[@FIONA21ful]

I love the brutal honest writing... And as ever you read it beautifully, with authentic feeling. Very satisfying Thank you. 😘

[@EdwardLorn]

Fiona Cahill thanks for listening!

[@EdwardLorn]

Terrific performance, Ian. Perfect. Looking forward to working with you again soon!

[@HorrorBabble]

It was an absolute pleasure Edward! Ian

[@nobakwaas5161]

good story

[@tikkidaddy]

Dude! That was AmazeBALLS!😂😂

[@earthcat]

Good stuff.

[@beverlyamarantes9775]

Thank you for another good evening HorrorB and Ian.

[@Ashepossum]

An excellent story and an equally brilliant narration, keep up the good work!

[@The4362mont]

I really enjoyed the story up to the end at the point the giant monster appeared and the writer lost his way and wrapped it up with the "I died" jokey ending...was on the edge of my seat when in the cabin she said "who's nellie?"...that was cool scary...and your narration of course was spot on perfection as usual...

[@tashareally3959]

wow. Then Wow. Then WOW!

[@Beauweir]

LOVE this story! This is my kind of horror. Strange and surreal. Perfect.

[@rtelkin2194]

"I'd rather pleasure myself than have to worry about someone else's satisfaction"...& thus our narrator marks himself, with a sentiment that cuts away the human impulse as few do....

[@rachweatherilll69]

He he 'must have smelt like a hamsters cage' . There's some real pearls in this one.

[@timfreckman5227]

Wow, such language! Just kidding, very imaginative. I especially identified with the grumpy old protagonist. Thanks to both of you for another great presentation!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks as always Tim!

[@EdwardLorn]

Thanks, Tim!

[@olddog610]

Yes, such language.

[@DavidLovins67]

I listen to your channel so much that now it's the first thing that pops up when I turn on KZbin, haha.

[@puparn93]

This was the first ever Horrable audio that I heard 4 years ago. I've been hooked since. This story is haunting. I've stayed up many a nights puzzling over this tale.

[@nicoleberens1154]

Loved it! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks again Nicole!

[@EdwardLorn]

Thanks for listening!

[@halokittiekat]

Really cool story. Loved it.

[@EdwardLorn]

Thank you!

[@vickiejandron620]

Being as how I live about 10 miles from Orono, Maine, I absolutely love this story and, as always, the narration. Perfect! Thanks so much for recording this.❤

[@tomcurran1538]

Yes, rural Maine! I once lived in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, splendid isolation as in this story. I'm in the Southern Appalchians now-a region with lots of lore.

[@feralbluee]

"...about a dysfunctional family. Aren't they all?" LOL

[@nicholasmorgan7609]

I liked this. This makes me think of something from Revival, a D&D podcast. The PCs found themselves in some chaotic mess of warped time and space where they saw their past selves and various alternate versions of them fighting illithids and displacer beasts. Jeron called on many alternate Jerons to fight alongside him and then they all lazed around.

[@RodM.Peters]

Updating my comment below, the attempts at pulling out some dark humour here sounded so much like modern American movie scripts that I called it quits and headed back to the wonderful anachronisms of H.P. Lovecraft's narrations.

[@HorrorBabble]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you Rod, but I'm glad you gave it a chance. Thank you! Ian

[@EdwardLorn]

Thanks for giving it a shot! ☺️

[@raziel1132]

I agree, it was trying a bit too hard.

[@GuppyCzar]

That's a pretty fair analogy. The author comes off as uneducated and clumsy.

[@thumperpaul155]

"The wind bit at my dangling... ears"" Shoo that was a close one. Whoah never mind that would have been mellow.

[@Eris123451]

That was fun and it made my wife wince; well done.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Just started this. God, the beginning is fantastic! Cannot wait to finish this. I always laugh when you yell and cuss! It is awesome!

[@raymondrollins7437]

Horror plus multiverse/string theory equals masterpiece.

[@lindamorrison949]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@feralbluee]

it's early morning and i'm trying to wake up - listening to you in a sort of half-conscious state, but hearing the words and phrases and following the story. then the voice stops and i am awake - i can't remember a darn thing of what i was listening to :}

[@cepopeye]

Ahahaha omg exactly this

[@sheddi64]

I enjoyed it, very interesting and put me in mind of "Year Walk" the Scandinavian horror adventure. Your use of different tones and intonation for different characters worked well, I didn't need to think who was speaking it just came naturally to the ear. Thanks to Edward for taking the time to show us his strings of reality. :-)

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Just finished this. Awesome story and fantastic narration!

[@Ivanhoe52]

The story AND narration was superb. Curses sonded cool and just right for the story. And ahh... That piece of paper - It's all from above, and add some. I must paint that entity, lurking through the trees.

[@HorrorBabble]

Glad you enjoyed this one, Ivan!

[@filipshaama1791]

The long stories are the best like the 1 hour ones i still like these ones too :D

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

You know, I do like the ending. And it is a depiction of something I touched on in my old writing project. Lateral time travel. A fascinating and woefully underappreciated subject.

[@michaelkottler]

You know, not really.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

I quite enjoyed the way this was written, quite contemporary (compared to most your offerings), your narration is excellent as always! You're one of the only narrators I know who never stumbles, as in - that mispronounces words. Makes me wonder if you practice that or if you're just that good ;) Cheers mate!

[@HorrorBabble]

Ha - I *do* have to practice, and I don't always get it right!

[@dcrog69]

Love this channel,I feel it's the best of it's type on KZbin. Thank you Ian for not attempting a Maine accent,no one eva seems to get it right.

[@HorrorBabble]

I attempt the occasional American accent, but the Maine accent is utterly beyond me! I spent a bit of time up there a few years ago - it's a beautiful state.

[@dcrog69]

@@HorrorBabble Thanks for replying! I listen to your voice almost everynight as I fall asleep ,you do excellent work.

[@michaelkottler]

Interesting point re: the rarity of voice-actors and narrators "getting it right". Unbelievably, there are a significant number of CBS Radio Mystery Theater episodes featuring skilled voice talent able, either by being from Maine or by possessing high-level skills, to speak in what sounds for all intensive purposes like an authentic Maine accent.

[@christyrollins8009]

I like this guy hes pretty saucy thanks ian

[@kittybaby4288]

Wonderful story, wonderful narrator !!! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@EdwardLorn]

Thank you! I agree, Ian did a fantastic job. :)

[@kittybaby4288]

Edward Lorn AND you, as well !!!!

[@EdwardLorn]

Thank you very much. :)

[@briangreen1781]

This was excellent. It definitely had a classic feel to it like 'The Horla" or "Can Such Things Be" and I loved it. And I'd imagine that it was fun creating and narrating this character. Well done gentlemen and many thanks.

[@EdwardLorn]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

You move to the house in the middle of nowhere to get away from the memories of your dead ex, and what you get for your trouble is half a dozen different versions of your ex runing around instead. Brilliant.

[@sunzenmind677]

SUPERB! A very cool move on tired concepts. The adult elements certainly gave it a touch of edge. 10/10 ❤️❤️❤️

[@adamscrivner30]

Insightful.

[@snappa_tv]

The ending. That was fantastic. Very well written. And Ian you did an amazing job as always reading.

[@learnedtechsolutions]

Woah, good story, very original, excellent choice and as always excellent narration!

[@garrethgoodworth2494]

I LOVE this story!!! What made it especially creepy is that my daughter, as a very young child (2 or 3, methinks), once stated that "The Withered" was at the end of her bed...

[@TrinlayK]

wow, I really enjoyed this story. Also thank you very much for these readings.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks TrinlayK, I'm really glad you enjoyed this one. Ian

[@EdwardLorn]

Thank you!

[@banterj]

This was a smart story,I enjoyed it.There was alot of cursing which I enjoy tremendously

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you very much!

[@gozinta82]

Excellent story!

[@djr1943]

What a great story! Thank you for your excellent rendition.🤗🤗🤗

[@hereticsaint100]

I'm not a fan of the newer stories. The writers seem to think they are edgy by adding profanity and sexual content. They forget that the great authors of the past did not need these. Older authors used ingenious plots and characters to be edgy instead.

[@olddog610]

Amen brother. Steven King did that with additional chapters in "The Stand" when it was republished. It added nothing to what was a truly great story.

[@lizziejordan-seeley4786]

brilliant!

[@FallinFromTheSkyy]

Favorited!!!! ❤

[@Soulsfromthevoid]

I pooped while I listened to this.

[@olddog610]

Gee! Thanks for sharing.

[@ElaineOddsoxxx1]

Nothing better than a great story, read by a great narrator. Loved the humour in the story too, different, great, Thanx!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Elaine! Glad you enjoyed it. Ian

[@EdwardLorn]

Thank you. Glad you like it. :)

[@ElaineOddsoxxx1]

Oh! I did Edward. You have a wicked sense of humour, your story was a real treat, ThankYOU : )

[@EdwardLorn]

Awesome. You've made my week. :)

[@themodestgoddess1645]

Wow. 😬...🤩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@beverlyamarantes9775]

Very good indeed.

[@camojoe83]

Why does this seem... Prophetic? Idk. This hit me in the soul.

[@elephant_888]

Damn good story!

[@samanthabaker964]

this 1 kicked SO much ass!! To the author-great story! And as alwys, wonderful narration .

[@Aiko2-26-9]

A weird and wonderful tale, well read.

[@Esotericgemini]

Whoa

[@Desi_Nehra]

Beautifully narrated and written. I liked the swearing portions. Keep up the good work.. 👍🏼

[@michaelkottler]

Yes, the "swearing portions": transcendent.

[@MrKMPT]

Disappointing story in the end. Too muddled in multiverse jargon. Had potential though.

[@robertwalker-smith2739]

Jumping catfish. Perfect choice for pre-bedtime listening. Existential dread dressed as existential horror.

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Enjoyed the reading. Better than the story actually. Protagonist was quite the milquetoast. Then again, the entity thrown in at the end, the other theory, the muddled and intersecting timelines. I guess if you throw enough at the wall......

[@Eric-ot7en]

Not bad,not good. But very very great!!. Good job all around

[@HorrorBabble]

"There Were Other Versions of Us" is a short story written by American horror writer, Edward Lorn. It is told from the perspective of an aging loner on an isolated property in rural Maine, whose encounters with a figure from his past lead to a most unsettling conclusion. Chapters: 00:20 - Opening Credits 00:47 - There Were Other Versions of Us 47:03 - Closing Credits Buy this on Audible: www.audible.com/pd/B07GX687TB Support Edward Lorn: Twitter: @EdwardLorn Patreon: www.patreon.com/edwardlorn Amazon: www.amazon.com/Edward-Lorn/e/B0073M9ILU Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble Music and production by Ian Gordon 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

[@tikkidaddy]

This was a BALLSY thing to narrate Ian!😂Damn!😂

[@dirkbruere]

Across the multiverse there are vast numbers of versions of us. We can only experience the ones that do not die

[@B85ks]

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 ....𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑡ℎ....𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑘𝑒𝑦😏👽.....

[@blakmajk3512]

👑

[@caleshriver134]

I REALLY would love to grab a drink with this dude lmao

[@lifewladye]

Excellent story 👏🏿 the ending tho ...

[@DennisMoore664]

This guy sounds a lot like I'll be in a few decades except I enjoy macabre stories more than he does and I'll be living out west. (and the marriage - dodged that bullet)

[@thorild69]

Third time, no lie. - Bob Marley.

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Well, this one is properly weird and unnerving.

[@beverlyamarantes9775]

Back again.

[@earthcat]

Lol...thanks Ian

[@lizbmusic11]

I’ve longed to work with a voice like yours Ian,

[@kristadisgumundsdottir3658]

A tree branch through eye, what a horrible way to go...and you sounded really sad at the start of the reading.

[@HorrorBabble]

Mr Lorn's writing just has that effect on me...! Thanks for listening to this one Krista. Ian

[@RodM.Peters]

After listening tl so many great renditions lf H.P. Lovecraft's works, the profanity in this one takes a while getting used to. Hope it's worth the while.

[@dannymartin4686]

The withered

[@c0ntag10n]

Very intriguing story, but I wish it would have explained a bit more. It leaves pretty much every question unanswered. And mentions erect penis a few too many times.

[@pinkithink3757]

One of my favorite readings yet! Loved the voices of the creatures and the rare sound of vulgar Ian

[@travisbrewer1641]

Oh this one was horrifying, christ

[@walktherainbow]

More than enjoyed it, especially the refreshing and courageous language!

[@lynetteflanagan3388]

Narrated at such a quick pace it was hard to follow.

[@HorrorBabble]

I was a little bit eager back then...! Thanks for giving it a listen, Lynette. Ian

[@charlesbossler4485]

Must be a ptude the language bothers me. Never was one for the vulgar as accenr

[@robertdeal410]

vulgar and unimaginative unfortunately

[@franklefebver5650]

Redrum

[@MisterBones2910]

Sounds like a /k/ greentext story stretched out into proper prose, ha.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

This dude needs to get out more. 😂

[@dnanything]

woah....sexually graphic without warning lol.

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Like the narrators in House on the Borderland and Repairer of Reputations, I do not quie trust this guy.

[@luisangelpacheco6681]

This was so stupid. I was expecting a whole different revelation. Smh

[@GuppyCzar]

So far my least favorite story you've narrated. Narration was top notch, but the author's style reads like a Twitter post. I know to avoid Mr. Lorn.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for giving it a shot, GC.

[@notabene1472]

Rotten story.

[@buddyduddyful]

What an ugly and obscene story.