A selection of seven classic ghost stories set in the season of falling leaves and lengthening shadows, by authors including M. R. James, Charles Dickens, Amelia B. Edwards, Charlotte Riddell, Edith Nesbit and Bernard Capes. Story timestamps: 00:01:40 Was It An Illusion, by Amelia B. Edwards (1881) 00:55:27 The Trial for Murder, by Charles Dickens (1865) 01:28:33 The Tractate Middoth, by M. R. James (1907) 02:15:00 Walnut-Tree House, by Charlotte Riddell (1878) 03:20:29 Man-size in Marble, by Edith Nesbit (1887) 03:59:18 The Corner House, by Bernard Capes (1909) 04:39:18 The Shadow in the Corner, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1879) These stories are already available on the channel as individual uploads if you prefer to listen that way, although I've taken the opportunity while producing this anthology to remaster and re-edit some of the older recordings. (Note: as they were recorded episodically you may notice a slight variation in acoustic/audio quality between stories.)
@johnroche75412 ай бұрын
Hi Simon. Great collection that you put together for us. Absolutely great that you are busy with acting and delighting people all over the UK with your talent. I know how busy you are and I refrain from posting comments like I did previously as you have such a volume. I am now posting with a bit of news. No doubt you may have heard but if not then like all horror story devotees then you will be glad to hear that a Bram Stoker story "Gibbet Hill" has been discovered by Brian Cleary a researcher at the National Library of Ireland. This was a great find as it has been undiscovered for decades. Even biographers were unaware of it. Glad to know that your great channel goes from strength to strength. As always wishing you continued health and happiness and continued success in all your future endeavours. God Bless.
You sir are a PiP of the highest order!! I am a roadsweeper driver trundling around at 2 mph cleaning building sites and with your help i am now a full qualified ghost hunter, Victorian directive AND steam railway technician…. Thank you for everything ☺️☺️☺️
@smythharris2635Ай бұрын
Mr. Savory, the roadsweeper, Dickens could not have done better!😅
@EvyenneАй бұрын
❤ from the U.S., a widow, retired and listening at whatever time pleases me. 😊
@annasundlof2282Ай бұрын
@@smythharris2635Quite. Whether a King or a Street Sweeper -...
@TheRickie41Ай бұрын
I’ve been working nightshift in the past. I enjoy these particularly late at night...
@TraveleronMywayHomeАй бұрын
Thank you for the service that you offer the public, whether they in your community acknowledge it or not. As a traveler, I notice your presence and the lack there of it in places. It makes a difference whether I stop and patronize that city. You are appreciated, your presence makes an impact.
@shadownet3d2 ай бұрын
I have been a voracious reader all my life and find it hard to read books as I get older, so I greatly enjoy these narrations. Like with my books, I would often go back and read a favorite again, and it was like visiting with an old friend. I get that same feeling with these compilations, as I have listened to these stories before, and now I visit them again with a sense of warm welcoming. Thanks, Simon.
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment, thank you so much
@VictoriaJones-b1m2 ай бұрын
A lovely tribute, I agree that books are like friends which are lovely to revisit 😊
@MaximillianG.C2 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure to be a member. You’re the only channel I am supporting. I feel this niche genre needs to be kept alive in this ever darkening world. Your calm collected also classy delivery gives these classics new life again. These are all my favorite re listens. You’re one of the Best, Simon.
@VictoriaJones-b1m2 ай бұрын
Hear hear! I agree with you totally 👏
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support and kind comments, truly appreciated
@MrPhemropit2 ай бұрын
Hi Simon. I want to thank you for your channel. I'm very ill and your channel has been a very dear part of my life. Not only do you share my taste in fiction, but your voice is perfect for narrating them. Thank you. P.s you've lost weight 😊
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Sending you all best wishes
@boudika100Ай бұрын
Wish you better x yes I enjoy whilst being laid up...
@jackiemcculla49282 ай бұрын
So excited! Thank you for this Autumn treat. Oh, why isn't it dark yet? The anticipation is (ahem) KILLING me!
@petermorris981828 күн бұрын
You win I think.
@sonjawells42652 ай бұрын
You are the BEST!!! Thank you.
@10toMidnight2 ай бұрын
Excellent, I’ll look forward to this. Many thanks, Calgary, Canada
@tamlandipper292 ай бұрын
Battling a stinky cold, what could be better than your genteel narration while I shiver?
@lieneliepina1166Ай бұрын
Thank you for the enjoyable reading. The way of reading is often more important than the content of a story. Like the way a book is written is at least as important as the content. I have listened to quite a few readers, you are the one I don’t get tired of.
@principlephotography2 ай бұрын
Thank you! These will help accompany me during the long hours i have to spend editing into the night!
@SpuktasticAudio2 ай бұрын
Some lovely-jubbly classics there, cher Simon - incl. Mrs Riddell and Mrs Edwards. 😍❤
@shelleymarquis2887Ай бұрын
I love Simon, Jasper, Miss Worm, Ian and you too, Sputastic! Where ya been?💃🏻
@shelleymarquis2887Ай бұрын
I forgot Greg Wagland at Magpie
@eamonngaines98872 ай бұрын
A lovely addition to the collection! Many thanks!
@dale97242 ай бұрын
Listening on a sky-river rainy day in Vancouver. This is sublime. Thank you so much.
@heathermoulds732 ай бұрын
Hugs and love to you x I really enjoy your work x
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kathypelletier-s2v2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for all you do. I get so excited when I see you’ve released a long collection. Sigh. Bliss.
@boosqueezy2418Ай бұрын
you don’t know what joy this has brought me
@along59252 ай бұрын
Great selection, Simon. (They are all really good...Man-sized in marble always somehow delivers the super chills for me... Thanks so much
@nickybaker13382 ай бұрын
I agree re 'Man size marble' shivers of nervousness assail me 😱😁
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Glad to know you enjoyed it... Yes, I agree, Man-sized is true classic of the genre I think
@maryeckel96822 ай бұрын
Poor little wifey 😢
@MariaKitson2 ай бұрын
Love the dark half of the year. Thank you!
@KC-hb9gs11 күн бұрын
Mr. Stanhope, I dearly appreciate your work. Your reading of A Christmas Carol is a yearly tradition of mine. Imagine my delight in finding that you have read MORE stories. What a lovely voice and delivery you have. You put me back in time and I thank you kindly.
@jerrycarter78432 ай бұрын
Thanks! You really packed them in this time! A bit of a surprise ' back skutle ' as they say over there.👍
@VictoriaJones-b1m2 ай бұрын
How wonderful, what a treat. The pictures are lovely too and always add such a special dimension. Thank you so much Simon 🎃🍂❤️
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Glad to know you like them!
@olivemd2 ай бұрын
Bed time stories for eight days. Thank you.
@nickybaker13382 ай бұрын
Marvellous compilation of your perfectly narrated stories. Thank you so much for taking the time & effort to put them on Simon. 😍🥰😊
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
You're most welcome, thanks for your support and comments
@LadyBronwynn14002 ай бұрын
What a marvelous collection of stories. Thank you Simon.
@lorrie79012 ай бұрын
Evocative, autumnal, and perfectly chilly and cozy. Thank you, Simon.
@robotvisions172 ай бұрын
No one does it as beautifully as you Simon. This is a sumptuous treat and your channel is one of the highlights of my relaxing time. Love to you and my fellow listen🧡
@patriciaramsey52942 ай бұрын
The tractate middoth should be made into a movie. Chilling 😮
@jacquelineharrod63862 ай бұрын
Marvellous! Thank you.😊
@patrickfloyd6277Ай бұрын
Thank you for your polished, professional and wonderful stories! Amazing voice.
@helenphillips42042 ай бұрын
More great stories to go to bed with. Great stuff ❤xx
@MoonLitChild2 ай бұрын
After missing the two big Halloween events I had planned this month fall through, this is so welcome, Simon! Thanks for making the time between touring to put this together.😊
@VictoriaJones-b1m2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Victoria, much appreciated 🙏
@simoneclift31552 ай бұрын
Oh the bliss ❤. Thank you Mr Stanhope. Thats my autumn evenings sorted. 😊
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@HororNightmare26323 күн бұрын
So spooky! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
@shawnific2 ай бұрын
utterly thrilling, thank you for this gem.
@MaryBrigante-w2d2 ай бұрын
VERY enjoyable. Thanks so much.
@anjaknatz71572 ай бұрын
It is Holloween eve and I got something to enjoy thanks to Simon❤
@caroleastwood93862 ай бұрын
How Marvellous Simon! And Very Exciting ..
@andreasfilis90012 ай бұрын
I love the dark season and I love your channel.
@gailhyde8522Ай бұрын
Blooming fabulous❤
@markdrouin80942 ай бұрын
Got dark at 5:30pm todays gloomy all day perfect time for shades of autumn
@deniswilliams22122 ай бұрын
Bloody good choices!💀excuse the pun the first story is one of my favorites Thank you The sky is blue the grass is green May we have our Halloween? 🎃 thank you for adding to mine
@petercalderwood28762 ай бұрын
Perfect timing. Like the Goatee.
@MultiChaoticusАй бұрын
As I have some time at my disposal, may I take the liberty as to thank you, kind Sir, for this true oasis in a desert of artificially narrated stories that were mostly coughed up by artificial intelligence, I would guess. Thank you very kindly, Sir, for your clear articulation, your choice of stories, from which I do learn a lot, English being only my second language, and your outstanding performance narrating these wonderful stories.
@BitesizedAudioАй бұрын
Thank you so much, greatly appreciated
@crystalclear68642 ай бұрын
This really is a great compilation, the stories are well written and no question they are enhanced by the narrator!
@KathyGallagher-s5c2 ай бұрын
Great Find ❤
@emlahey2 ай бұрын
What a treat, including a Charles Dickens story I’ve never heard before. Thanks 🙏🏻 much and Happy Halloween 🎃
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Same to you!
@TheRickie41Ай бұрын
Very lovely, the selection is harmonious and truly appreciated.
@taliabee86612 ай бұрын
A smashing collection, thank you! 😀♥️
@deirdrewhelan93932 ай бұрын
Oh fantastic so far.only on story 2. I just love bite size. Thank you as always. I should be asleep,but relaxing and listening is just as good ❤
@deirdrewhelan93932 ай бұрын
Have heard these on bite size before.But I love them all again.
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
I hope you got to sleep in the end!
@alicepickering46392 ай бұрын
Marvellous. So beautifully narrated. Thank you.
@donnalubrano28562 ай бұрын
Perfect timing!!
@amandacarswell56992 ай бұрын
I just found this, and I love it! The way you read the stories makes for very good imagery.
@gemtel542 ай бұрын
These stories are really great!! thanks for sharing
@crystalclear68642 ай бұрын
Great timing , thanks so much
@patriciaramsey52942 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👏
@leriava2 ай бұрын
Amazing. Thank you for all you do!
@mistybeverly96382 ай бұрын
I like the new look, sir. Wonderful listening ❤
@sharonbyars349326 күн бұрын
Thank you, Sir
@BitesizedAudio26 күн бұрын
You're most welcome, thanks for listening!
@matthbhhh24392 ай бұрын
One day we will look back on it and say you were the best to ever do it
@Nancy68fromNJ2 ай бұрын
So perfect. Thanks!
@gordonandtamarakirkham5432 ай бұрын
Thank you, Simon! It was all treat and no tricks!
@Wendy-ek2nc2 ай бұрын
These videos are so beautiful, and these stories are perfect for autumn evenings.😸☂️
@Christyj620112 ай бұрын
Marvelous collection and narration. Thank you
@stephaniealeman85222 ай бұрын
🍂🍁Thanks Simon! 🍂🍁
@KiKiaboutАй бұрын
Love... Thank You!!
@leonaheraty37602 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@SMichaelDeHart2 ай бұрын
Several of my favorites!! Excellent listing for the upload. The 'Shadow in the Corner' always p!ss's me off!! Two cowards that intentionally destroyed a young girls life!!
@sarge44552 ай бұрын
Cool 😎
@hudsonrobert492 ай бұрын
wow I was listening to Man-size in Marble on the 31st of October lol
@delphinidin6 күн бұрын
Walnut-Tree House is such a great story!!
@cartncat-cf6djКүн бұрын
Love this sort of thing.. right up my alley this is..! ❤❤
@berthanadrossos98022 ай бұрын
❤❤❤the music and your stories. Thank you. Salt Lake City
@VanessaDavis-ri6jyАй бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing!!!❤❤❤
@margarethughes37632 ай бұрын
Thank you, Simon. I love ghost stories. i have a few of my own,.
@nocount12 ай бұрын
This is going to be good!
@maryeckel96822 ай бұрын
Man-size in Marble always makes me so sad
@StephenSinclair-d6nАй бұрын
Thank you.
@gerry5134Ай бұрын
You suit the beard Simon 😊
@jamesross53282 ай бұрын
Thanks v much. Nice goatee.
@rosiemcnaughton99332 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope you are doing well.
@TRHARTAmericanArtistАй бұрын
I like the beard Simon. Looks good.
@mijiyoon55752 ай бұрын
Woot! Woot! Some of these are so scary😳😲😱💀☠👻🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
@GhostLoreYT2 ай бұрын
Hiya Ted and Joann! ❤
@martinholmes-ue9ko11 күн бұрын
I used to work in a huge public library in the 1980s. Many strange things happened in there.........
@GaryMills-cs2og2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@shirleyandrews1152Ай бұрын
I love your voice. You sound like Edward Everett Horton
@sjsmith40532 ай бұрын
Thanks as an actor is the beard a part of a role you are in at the moment? Or is it just a change you felt like having ? I've liked all your work in the year I've been listening its good quality and different to most of you tube.its true class .
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Actually, I've had to lose the beard for my current role so I'm now clean shaven again, I've just not had time to record a new intro video yet...
@jturtle53182 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudioyou still don't look like the man I've been listening to. Bowler hat a a mustache with a little twirl.
@vanillasuncherries2 ай бұрын
I’ve dealt with stupid and willful people, I can understand the schoolmaster’s anger turning to hatred over time of his illegitimate son.
@keiththorpe957115 күн бұрын
46:15 "But no...I will begin at the beginning where the beginning began..."
@kelliv29952 ай бұрын
🧡
@lauralilley86062 ай бұрын
Oooooh!
@snippycutwell98782 ай бұрын
🙂
@loriguinn221622 күн бұрын
Love the accent being american myself
@Olyvya17712 ай бұрын
Oh I’m not sure if I’m a paying member but I’m going to be.
@nomansgoddess2 ай бұрын
I like the beard :)
@carolrios92162 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@DSWL_Ай бұрын
+1 sub 👋
@BitesizedAudioАй бұрын
Thank you for subscribing, and taking the time to comment, much appreciated
@agnostic472 ай бұрын
Much as I love Simon's narrations' he's by far the best reader on KZbin; this is a compilation of previous offerings. Nothing new here.
@BitesizedAudio2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, I did highlight that in the description and posted on the community tab... New content is in the pipeline (next week, I hope), but these compilations seem to be a good introduction to the channel for new listeners, and for those who want to listen for longer periods without interruption from ads
@kathbaker15502 ай бұрын
I find more things when I listen to your grouped selections. The experience of each story seems to be modified by those you associate with it. Compilation fan here!