THE CALL OF THE OLD ONES: 35 Cthulhu Mythos Stories (2 of 3)

[@williestreiff9314]

You might not know how much you are appreciated,you are a gift to those of us who need to get out of are heads sometimes, I love you Horror Babble thank you

[@nanphx2038]

Yes I think I'm addicted. Gift is the right word for sure

[@Drifter2025]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@KayNyne13]

Have to second this comment.

[@Austrian_blood]

Here, here.😮

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Yes indeed.

[@BrianSurratt]

Thanks for recommending and assembling these. I'd heard so much about the mythos stories written after HPL died but never went digging for them. You've brought so many together in one place.

[@randallbesch2424]

Many were written while Lovecraft was still alive too.

[@ryanrobison8973]

I laughed so hard when, in The Hounds of Tindalos, the guy who explored the outer spheres and writing the note found in the plastered room is implied to have literally wrote out "AHHHHH" at the last moments, as it is read out as part of the charred notes lmao. That's one of my favorite tropes in this era of writing. They mix together different storytelling methods in a really interesting way that also end up with really hilarious scenarios like this one if you stop and think about it for a moment. Thanks for compiling all of your work together in a couple of videos!! I've listened for a long time, but it's still astonishing to see how much you've recorded when it's all together like this!

[@miarencrowsdaughter6434]

Kind of a Monty Python moment there.

[@jamescappio7434]

It's the ol' "Dagon" ending, nice to see a disciple pull it off

[@randallbesch2424]

@@miarencrowsdaughter6434 where do you think they got it from?

[@michaelkottler]

Just when I've reached 100% saturation in terms of cosmic horror narrative patterns & can't escape having "heard it all before", HB goes springing "The Space Eaters" on us, w/language & a narrative cleverly different enough to make it novel & therefore fun, kinda' like the must-see CH film Glorious (2016). Excellent again, HB!

[@thesilentgod7863]

Thank you so much for this 💚

[@ChewieFlakes]

I sincerely appreciate your talent and all the work you put into your videos.

[@AcornElectron]

“…All this I can still remember, though I no longer know what manner of *thing* we sought. After he had secured my reluctant acquiescence in his design, Warren picked up the reel of wire and adjusted the instruments……” Keep up the good work and, as always, stay safe!

[@Eris123451]

There it is again, that strange feeling of Déjà vu.

[@soulreaver1983]

Outstanding many thanks for another excellent collection ian!😎

[@azazelsiad3601]

The Seven Geases is probably one one of my favorite stories, so descriptive and mystical as well as disturbing it’s quite the literary journey. Especially the part where he encounters what essentially amounts to what we could be if we could withstand the cosmic truth without obliteration to our minds.

[@brownwhale5518]

1st Human Race Polar 2nd Human Race Hyperborean 3rd Human Race Lemurian 4th Human Race Atlantean 5th Human Race Aryan (today’s humans) Great listen!!!

[@EDee20NINE]

My favourite too. Nearly cried when it ended.

[@randallbesch2424]

@@brownwhale5518 some of them are not human.

[@brownwhale5518]

@@randallbesch2424 Human in material form, yes. But the rest? Who knows? Maybe no one.

[@bigsarge2085]

I've said it before, but these compilations are perfect for my long trips. Thank you!

[@williestreiff9314]

Helps keep you alert to on a long haul

[@tamlandipper29]

Not to bang on, but audible has an entire trove of Horrorbabble for pennies per story.

[@williestreiff9314]

@@tamlandipper29 that's something to look into, thanks

[@Eris123451]

Librivox is worth checking out they're free, (read by volunteers,) and there's a lot of interesting and quit obscure public domain stuff there, although several other, (monetized,) channels download the stuff that Librivox have produced and try to pass it off as their own. I actually think that Audible is quite expensive and much of their output pretty dull once you've exhausted their best output, (Ian M. Banks, Pratchet, etc...) but I suppose there aren't that many really good popular writers available to begin with.

[@gregbors8364]

I heard The Call of the Old Ones. Then I brought them their Meals-on-Wheels and they seemed satiated… for the time being 😳

[@999minimal]

I had not come across Henry Kuttner before listening to this collection, but he really stands out. He sounds like he is trying to work differently within the Mythos.

[@randallbesch2424]

His story about the rats is quite good pregnant with so many concepts to explore.

[@BlackGateMedia55]

'The Treader of the Dust' is new to me. Absolutely love that compact tale of discovery and horror. All of this series is brilliant. As a Tsathoggua fan, I'd love to hear a Horrorbabble version of Ashton Smith's "The Testament of Athammaus" some time in the future. It's basically The Terminator, but written in 1932.

[@EmilyTMeditation]

The pacing in your story is spot on. The gradual escalation of tension is like a slow burn that culminates in spine-tingling revelations. I'm eagerly anticipating the nightmares this is going to give me!

[@casard5235]

Ubbo-Sathla ; The Seven Geases. Great stories and some of the best narrations from yourself, Ian. Riveting. Well, back to the stories, many to go...

[@edwardspencer3906]

This is just great to hear All these stories vocalized.. have read EVERYTHING by HPL and these guys.. this makes them seem brand new! Thank You so much!

[@lessthanone6426]

FBL wrote more than these 2 mythos stories - The Horror from the Hills [novelette], The Malignant Invader, The Brain Eaters, and Dark Awakening - all well worth a read.

[@BA1Gang]

Very nice, love the compilation vids, make it easy to put a large playlist together for long drives.

[@fjklfdasdf]

"The Space-Eaters" was so hilariously funny!

[@johnsedlock1340]

The Soul Stealer had ENTIRELY too many breaks the last time I listened through it. One of my favorite Van Melsen tales, marred by constant interruptions. Love your channel, btw.

[@cloudyjane2694]

Still can't listen to anyone but Ian read the classic cosmic horrors❤❤ always love a long horrobabble video😊

[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

Thank you for all your narrations, they bring me so much joy ♡

[@amgroves76]

Thank you so much for this, I'm hearing some I haven't ever before. 💚

[@ReadKreleroll1]

Man, I love these long compilation. Ironically, they are keeping me sane. Thank you for everything that you are doing for us Ian.

[@user-ep6sq6kc5p]

Thanks

[@OCCULTPREPPER78]

Huge fan of all of your readings, you turn out unique and mind bending wonders with all you do. And part two of this three part series coming out on my birthday makes it even more memorable ty again for all you continue to do for the literary world.

[@RPGirlZera]

I have answered the call for a second time. A strange voice rings in my ears telling me of these who should not be named. Warning me of that which breaks all human comprehension. My mind tries to form the vast darkness into shapes of recognition. Only to fall short of any detail. These words echoed from ink to sound. Tied by a thread of understanding; that which has been written should not be spoken. That which has been heard is forever immortal. A Babbling Horror that will never die and forever reside within the recesses of my mind.

[@kevinjohnbetts]

Disclaimer: I have actually listened to all of the stories in 'The Call Of The Old Ones' compilations individually at some point. I find these eight+ hour videos perfect for sleeping to. The timbre of the voice never over-dramatises anything but neither does it descend into faux-ASMR. I have to set the volume on my bedside speaker within certain limits so I hear what's being said without it disturbing my rest. It's tricky to engage the brain enough to listen without being so engaged it wants to stay awake throughout. Maybe knowing the stories already helps. Many people are surprised when I answer 'horror stories' to the question 'What helps you sleep?' It works for me!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Terrific comp (terrific in the archaic sense, too). Return of the Sorcerer has classic vibes. Up there with Lovecraft himself in its building of dread and its imagery. Reminds me of The Thing on the Doorstep.

[@PhilipBelcher-qn3wf]

Thank you for, space eaters not one that I've heard before loved it

[@seanmurphy6480]

THE BRAIN EATERS....BRILLIANT READING THANKS IAN...I THINK ONE GOT TO ME YEARS AGO. HAHAHA

[@seanmurphy6480]

Seriously though what a TOP YARN

[@Drifter2025]

Another masterpiece!

[@moonchildsfaeryrealm.3971]

I love listening to those while at work

[@brograb898]

The invaders has a real cronenberg vibe. The brooding, nature being malevolent, yucky body horror. Pretty great! He or his son should check this kuttner guy out. I think he’s got the juice!

[@rosecorcoran]

"Hydra", much like "The Thing on the Doorstep", is one of those stories where the title offers you a false sense of security. Yeah, yeah, we know what a Hydra is... Oh... Oh no. The heads! The heads!!!!

[@randallbesch2424]

The other half with Dagon that birthed the original Deep Ones

[@robbabcock_]

What a treat!

[@jessisage4708]

Made my week... part 2

[@Aroundthesquarebowl]

Thank you

[@jamescappio7434]

I've been consuming cannabis indica the whole time I listened to this fine recording, and I haven't seen a single eldritch-My GOD, what is that . . . no NO NOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ProjectRedfoot]

The Hounds of Tindalos is awesome

[@tishahouse846]

Listening from the ukwales❤

[@ProjectRedfoot]

I went to look for something to fall-asleep to, and said (to nobody in-particular), *"Oh! There's a part 2!"*

[@daleanderson1727]

thanks

[@randallbesch2424]

"The Tale of Satampra Zeiros" is the sequel to "The Testament of Athammaus" that recounts why Commorium is abandoned.

[@anthonybarnwell767]

Hell yeah

[@Ronald-wv1bz]

I could swear ventriloquist Nina Conti's dummy 'Monkey' , is the voice for Henry Wells in 'The Space Eaters'

[@rolandomartinez9076]

I believe that this is the basis for one of the Conan stories? When he was a notorious thief. Tower of the Elephant.

[@zlmat]

😊

[@kgreen242424]

Another 8? Looks like it's a full day of mythos

[@randallbesch2424]

Besides Lovecraft's wandering shoggoths in Smith's world elements of the boneless black, red and yellow mases of Tsathaggua are around.

[@cam2351]

I like to imagine Ian just raw-dog's all of these in one go.

[@ryanrobison8973]

Yeah, it's a professional in-home studio room and through the glass you just see a guy conducting a horrific and sickening ritual. He sacrifices something, walks in, gets in front of the mix and then just goes for like 26 hours straight without missing a single word or beat lmao

[@HorrorBabble]

You'd need a Black Bargain or two to pull that off!

[@dawwe8869]

Eyy

[@wesleythomas7125]

Re: Secret pf Kralitz: Gotta say, a rip-roaring party every night doesn't sound like much of a curse to me...

[@FeliciaArrigoni]

Anyone else gonna point out the similarities between the nameless offspring and the crib from hell? They're almost the same story, plot aside

[@randallbesch2424]

You mean same concept. Note the general similarities between The Nameless City & At The Mountains of Madness.

[@Driven2Beers]

If only Kuttner could have lived as long as Moore. 42 is too early to die.

[@RangerOfTheOrder]

I wonder how many times HP Lovecraft has been killed in his friends' stories

[@lieutenantdan1413]

I'm back. I'd love to lore dump the Micheal bay/ slasher film worthy shenanigans that have occurred in my family, but I'm just happy to see another 8 hour set of audiobooks.

[@williestreiff9314]

Im raising a baby night gaunt, it adorable

[@ryanrobison8973]

Awwww, incomprehensible horror? more like incomprehensible cuteness

[@williestreiff9314]

They grow up so fast, I mean frighteningly fast

[@randallbesch2424]

How would you get one?

[@kristinacable]

❤❤

[@mikehoncho8004]

Not to be confused with a booty call, or the call of the booty. These calls off an originate from the old ones, and can upset the current ones.

[@johngalvin6352]

I like to listen with friends, and a pipe.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

It ?/ not it ?…

[@brograb898]

If we subscribe to the many worlds theory, there are infinitely many universes created and controlled by azathoth where elder gods pipe to him in his sleep. I need to lie down.