"The Dwellers Under the Tombs" by Robert E. Howard

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Robert E Howard is one of my favorite storytellers. Died way, way, way too soon.

[@wy498]

Absolutely 😢

[@iwuvu5940]

By suicide I believe. Best bud with lovecraft too

[@jeffreyriley8742]

@@iwuvu5940 Yes. His Mom died and he almost immediately went out to his car and blew his brains out. 39 years old.

[@pb6703]

To think that he could had kept writing for another 30 years. The guy was incredibly productive.

[@rooinmaggot1892]

​@jeffreyriley8742 he was only 30. He asked if his mother would ever regain consciousness. The nurse told him no. He walked to his car and shot himself. His mother died the next day.

[@shadownet3d]

It is a shame that Howard and Lovecraft, etc., did not live to hear your masterful retelling of their works. They would have loved it. Every bit as much as we do.

[@4362mont]

I think so!

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I get what you're saying, but not many people from the beginning of the 20th century would be alive 90 years later. They died young, for sure, but I'm not sure they'd still be alive anyway. ┐⁠(⁠ ⁠˘⁠_⁠˘⁠)⁠┌

[@4362mont]

@@Boogie_the_cat While they lived, there were the works of other writers that were read & performed for radio, and in that context they truly might have liked to hear theirs presented by someone with even close to such talent as Ian Gordon has.

[@imboredidid1]

"confronted by the apparent evidence of complete lunacy..." What an amazing line. This had me in stitches!

[@andyhasler9464]

Ian! Love it when you put out more of Howards work! Still would love house of arabu, people of the dark, or the men of the shadows but for now all that can be said is... Thanks my dude! Party on and be excellent to each other.

[@4362mont]

Just a short note to say how much I enjoyed this before I start filling the crawlspace of our house full of concrete.

[@MatthewSereysothea-hf1js]

@@4362mont Definitely the best reply I've ever seen

[@weescamp]

Brilliant 😂

[@daviru02]

Lol

[@briandiadem]

😂

[@MatthewSereysothea-hf1js]

Horrorbabble is,without a doubt, the greatest voice on KZbin! Thank You for this story, I read this ages ago and it's a real pleasure to hear this read by You, Ian.

[@sarge4455]

No doubt about that

[@andreasfilis9001]

Indeed, it is!

[@anthonyfreeman3165]

I couldn't agree more! 😊👍

[@HillbillyHijinks]

Really bucks the trend of AI narrators. HB 4evar

[@frankmount226]

YES!!!!

[@RolandWieffering1]

Don't go beneath the 15th tier. Such a shame he ended his life at such a young age. He was a remarkable writer, RIP Robert...

[@ShoggothLord]

I was not aware that Howard had written any ghoul tales, but am pleasantly surprised.

[@fnunez]

He's got a few, some of the best ones are Westerns. My favorite one involves a vampire and a cattle rancher. It ends badly for the vampire, as you can imagine :)

[@Boogie_the_cat]

​@@fnunezthe title of that one is "The Horror From the Mound" I believe... (Or a close approximation thereof)

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Nice profile pic, Spooky Spooky Shoggoth Lord.

[@fnunez]

@@Boogie_the_cat I believe you're right.

[@garysuarez9614]

Your Midwestern/Okie accent has improved drastically! Good read as always.

[@colemarie9262]

Howard is my guy! Thanks as always.

[@michaelbell2035]

Howard is much more accessible than lovecraft in just about every way. Not that im having a go at lovecraft.

[@MrAtrophy]

I just got out of surgery in a little while ago and seeing the story pop up one of the best things that could have happened when I feel this shitty. Thank you

[@mq9893]

🩺Hope you💊feel better soon🥳

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

Hope the healing is going well!

[@Cer-i9e]

Man, Robert E Howard is an amazing author. Gave me chills!

[@edwardspencer3906]

Thank You, Ian! Read this years ago and Very Pleased to see this in the lineup...

[@alantaylor353]

Awesome story.!! 👍 👍 👍

[@karljunge]

the ease of convincing two individuals to dig up this brother, is wicked silly.

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

This story was definitely darkly funny

[@MatthewSereysothea-hf1js]

@@karljunge reminds Me of My Brothers, Who'd do virtually anything I told them, after a belt o' the booza.

[@gelraldoldo5152]

Tbf I don’t think they actually had to do any digging just go through a gate/door

[@mzeewatk846]

Definite echos of H. G. Wells, with Howard’s special twist on the trope. Thank-you for the upload. : )

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

This story was... immobilizing. I don't know that I've ever listened to a tale that gripped me so maliciously. I'll often listen to these readings as I try taking a nap, but this one had me squirming in my chair as I pictured the creatures and the escape scenes. Brilliant story and brilliant reading!

[@lorenzbroll101]

Excellent voice acting yet again, Ian. It strikes me how much that the talented writers of this era were so poetic in their creations rather than just story tellers.

[@alswann2702]

Two Gun Bob Howard's my all time favorite. Thanks Horror Babble.

[@tjgorm2]

Ian well done. Great tales by a great orator.

[@judithl.morton9178]

Great Great Great! THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊😊😊😊😊

[@cathrinewhite7629]

"Warren is dead, Jim! I'm just a country doctor...not a magician!!"

[@plendooerick]

Amazing story, one of my favorite themes!! Now I need a story about the descent of the Forgotten people

[@stevecausey545]

This will be fun! Thanks guys

[@JamesMC04]

That was full of cheerfulness. Great fun.

[@CPWebster]

This collection just keeps on giving the thrills... and the chills... Thank you!

[@weescamp]

Thank you for another wonderful reading.

[@robertwalker-smith2739]

Beautifully delivered! REH would smile to hear your voice reading his words.

[@andreasfilis9001]

A very powerful story! You read it very passionately, Ian. It was really amazing.

[@2476bunny]

another nice storey thanks when it starts "warrens dead " i always pinch myselve and say nope im still here lol. cheers all

[@libertycowboy2495]

As a Texan, i approve this tale!

[@CyanBlackflower]

As a kid & teenager during the 70's, I read R.E. Howard almost fanatically (Hence the contraction "Fan"). Mostly His Conan novellas & short stories. As well as S. Kane and other stories of Fantasy & Horror. He has a distinct style, and while He can be a bit "cheesey" at times, His style and knowledge of history and geography is quite complex. Hinting at a classical education. Especially for a young dude from "Cross Plains" Texas, born at the turn of the 20th century. His name suggests a Scottish heritage. Too bad He died so young.

[@anthonyfreeman3165]

Thank you 🙏 brother, I've been waiting for your next wonderful story.😊👍

[@jeffashley5512]

Horrorbabble on my day off and it's raining so a perfect day for great literature as told a master narrator. 💀

[@TheImmortalDivine]

You've got rain wherever you are? You're so lucky - I'm listening to this in front of a fan in 90+ degree weather 😅

[@jeffashley5512]

@TheImmortalDivine I'm in Tennessee. The rain is always a nice respite from our 100° stretch last week. Unfortunately the humidity never goes away. Lol

[@TheImmortalDivine]

@jeffashley5512 Ah I see, my folks have visited Tennessee many times and they always mention that humidity! Well, do enjoy that refreshing rain while it lasts! 🌧

[@mortuarycookiezshane4192]

Ooo send some rain my way (west)!

[@XadrumLtd]

Hoping all is well Ian. Apologies, not much time for stories recently, but the season is Spooky once again, so makingbmore more of an effort. Have on read a few of Howard's Conan stories, so getting to hear his other work is enlightening. Thanks

[@HorrorBabble]

Good to hear from you, Max! I’ve still to tackle one of your stories.

[@XadrumLtd]

@HorrorBabble wow, that would be an honour indeed! Currently working on my 2nd collection, which is more fantastical than pure horror. Am also working with Stephen Sinclair to get his work in print as well.

[@dawnrowlands2408]

Another excellent narration from Horror Babble, what a great story.

[@robbabcock_]

Ah, the perfect way to end the day, unwinding with HorrorBabble + R.E. Howard! 😎👻🙌

[@Nanosuit37]

Once again your narration of Robert E Howard's works was impeccable. Thank you Mr. Gordon and Horror Babble. Excellent as always. Until next time.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Another great one from Mr. Howard. Another fantastic narration by the fantastic one and only! Just starting this yarn. I know it is gonna be good! Halfway through. It is a helluva good story, my friend! Many thanks!

[@amandalee215]

I'm going to enjoy this. Thank you

[@daleanderson1727]

Thanks for sharing.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Good job, Ian. Thank you!

[@JamesAdams-nd1td]

This remains one of my favorite Robert E. Howard Stories. Short but sweet with 2 unexpected twists, sliding seamlessly from a Scooby Doo murder mystery to a science fiction horror story. The one thing that I don’t like is Howard had to shoehorn in some racism; he couldn’t just leave it to the reader’s imagination what the Dwellers used to look like. No, he had to explicitly say they were whites. Sigh, maybe that was unavoidable in his day but it sticks out like a wooden stake in a vampire’s chest these days.

[@VorpalDerringer]

How is that racist?

[@GreenTeaViewer]

I honestly wonder how many commenters about Warren here even know the story the quote is from...I googled it, now I'm smart :-)

[@kgreen242424]

This title couldn't be anymore Warren. It is a more proper title than the original. Hahahaha. Love it

[@bigpeterowo4436]

True lol. Could of been his perspective

[@kgreen242424]

@@bigpeterowo4436 I think we can all agree that Warren no longer has what one would call "a perspective". That said, it's my speculation that something now has another perspective through Warren. I have little to support my conjecture but there it is. Lol

[@Garyescargo]

I loved it, thank you! I appreciate what you do!

[@mattshuey1]

Love me some REH Love me some Ian Gordon Love me some Horrorbabble simple as.

[@kristinacable]

Perfection❤ superb tale and narration is beautifully done!

[@amgroves76]

Awww warren go bye bye, he misses our all the good tales

[@soulreaver1983]

Fantastic as always thanks again Ian!😎

[@justnice4701]

Thank you!!

[@Readintweetz]

Been waiting for this one

[@thurayya8905]

Loved it! Thank you.

[@NerdishNature]

I hope warren is alright

[@garysuarez9614]

He just caught a cold. Ian is so dramatic. 🤭

[@brandonletzko4239]

You FOOL...

[@nataliep501]

😂

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@brandonletzko4239you FOOL Stimpy! You bloated idiot!

[@crazyviking24]

Warren is getting better

[@benwrigley6176]

Thank you🎉

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

Tell 'em to dig around me! Warren!

[@the_birthday_skeleton]

Love your work guys 🖤

[@BtXFWkyZBtXFWkyZ]

My favourite content to fall into slumber and oblivion :)

[@Adam_First]

Great video

[@jdarkwind]

Have you done all the John Kirowan/John Conrad stories yet? That might be a nice collection.

[@AcornElectron]

“Harley Warren. He who had so calmly left me a little while previously, now called from below in a shaky whisper more portentous than the loudest shriek: … ‘Keep up the good work and, as always, stay safe!’”

[@VorpalDerringer]

"published posthumously" :( RIP R.E. Howard.

[@1701EarlGrey]

Wow, that was interesting twist !

[@lightclawshadowmarsch8167]

Bravo angel of terror. Y are

[@ironysteeth]

Hahah, it either a comedy or horror when bad friends rope their buddies into their stupid intentions and circumstances.

[@jasonscarborough94]

43:15 Yes yes, feel free to stand in the tunnels and discuss his nefarious plan... its not like you just read he intends to dynamite the entrances or anything

[@edwardspencer3906]

Had to comment Again 😔 That is some ending! Almost fell off my couch 🛋️!

[@williamdistefano5698]

Seems like every time one of these gets over i feel like i just ate the last cookie. 😢

[@OskinsBob]

HIGGELLDY PIGELLDY ROUTINE...BRILLIANT 😉

[@oldtimejustin7131]

yet another amazing and terrifying tale!

[@thefisherking78]

Awww yeah

[@4ms301]

Maybe the real fools were the already, dead Warren's we found along the way. Great read! Thank you very much!

[@Mality]

Owes more than a little to Lovecrafts "The Lurking Fear". That final monolog especially ..

[@OskinsBob]

UNPREDICTABLE AS NO MORE UNPREDICTABLE THAN...1 OF THEM ❤ THANKS IAN

[@carolduvall111]

,but such blackness was not this side of the grave it was on the other... 24:02 😊❤

[@rayfairbanks6280]

LETS GOOOO!

[@Garyescargo]

Does this have a part 2? Wasn't it hinted that the mountainside was going to be blasted in with dynamite?

[@prophetic0311]

Hehe Dagoth...

[@MrClawt]

You know you have some pretty good bros when you can talk them to going to exhume a body.

[@tikkidaddy]

Well done! What a twist😁

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I'm not a big Howard fan, his stuff is a little too "Macho Man Randy Savage" for me, but this one was fun. Thanks, HB.

[@EricThomas1996]

Greetings from Arkansas, Ian! Did you find the Southern drawl to be easy to reproduce? I've heard that our various Southern accents are effectively just drawn out descendants of the various accents of the Anglos.

[@alswann2702]

Crom take you, man! Like Two Gun Bob Howard our blood lines can be traced back to the bogs of Connaught!

[@theratking013]

Dagoth Hills worst Place to bury your dead, its like making a Vacation in a Place named Deep Ones Swimming Resort.

[@noahswanigan9350]

Man... I was asleep with this on and was somewhere in the twilight zone for part of it and had some BIZARRE UFO Type dreams, talk about vivid.. wow lol

[@AnthonyBarnwell-vt5gd]

Oh heeelll yeah

[@paterfamiliasgeminusiv4623]

reminds me of Bone Tomahawk

[@Vayne122]

Dammit Warren. Not again

[@OskinsBob]

NO WAY IT AINT WEDNESDAY MAN HAHAHA HAPPY MONDAYS 💎👍

[@clogs4956]

Oh, just realised that this owes somewhat to “Skulls in the Stars” (1929) mixed with “Worms of the Earth” (1932).

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Is Graveyard Rats public domain? If so, it would totally fit this series.

[@paullevine1813]

No, Ian reads it on this channel. Great short story as is the 1921 tale called The Loved Dead by Lovecraft & CM Eddy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjQqHl9eZmDgbc / kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHO1qGd7asZ2apI

[@jacktheleper4468]

I was falling asleep to the video when the ad was like 7000% louder than the video and woke me and my kid up. Is there anyway to keep the volume consistent to the ad volume so I don't wake up to ITS TOYOTATHON

[@prophetic0311]

I hope Warren is ok.

[@EricDaMAJ]

The bad news is that Warren is indeed dead. However, it makes him a _perfect_ choice as Kamala Harris’ running mate as a VP who can’t possibly outshine her. A strong, silent partner in governance who will never contradict her and will always grant her space to think. A man truly unburdened by what has been. *Harris-Warren ‘24!*

[@jerichohill487]

Love horrorbabble, but apparently I'm the only gamer to listen to this. Cause Dagoth is a person, and if I'm not mistaken, a place in morrorwind. So now I have a mental image of all the characters being dark elves

[@briandiadem]

You FOOL! Jonas is dead.

[@briandiadem]

...or is he? 😵‍💫

[@chrislevack405]

... this story is too hamfisted for my liking. The forced explanation by the journal... the disassociation with the unknown horrors of the deep being too rapidly introduced... the meandering, convoluted, force-fed nature of the terror... Eh... I'd rather Lovecraft describe a church for 8 pages. Just my opinion.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

53min 25sec ( complete )…

[@chrislevack405]

Wait... Warren is dead?!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Wait, Warren is DEAD????????

[@crazyviking24]

He is just pining for the fjords

[@MarfTheUnbearable]

You FOOL! Jonas is dead!...probably