The Former Passengers | A Ghost Story by B. M. Croker | A Bitesized Audiobook

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[@kmarch6630]

You're hospice patients are learning to like this type story? I'm glad I'm not your patient. I had to edit my comment. Do people that are dying really want to hear about the horrendous way others have died?

[@stewartlancaster6155]

@@kmarch6630 what a ridiculous, insensitive and frankly sinister comment.

[@binkie4940]

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[@BitesizedAudio]

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[@auntyJanette]

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[@BitesizedAudio]

A million would be good! Do share, tell your friends etc... Thanks for your support

[@caryblack5985]

Excellent narration. I like the fact that you find stories that are uncommon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you. I enjoy trawling the archives...

[@susangordon1157]

Excellent performance Simon! Very vivid! You have taken me on many adventures and I've loved every one! Thank you so much dearest friend. ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome as always Susan, thank you for your kind comments

[@nancynickerson4341]

Thank you Simon, this was very enjoyable.

[@northernlights8126]

Really enjoyed this chilling story.Simon finds these forgotten treasures and we are all the better for it.So glad these long past authors are getting well deserved praise.Excellent narration.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@annetteeggett]

Dear Simon thank you. Am going through an awful period in life at the moment and your wonderful voice helps me to get to sleep. Like a dormouse. 😀🧡

[@BitesizedAudio]

So sorry to hear you're having a difficult time, but glad if these stories are of some help. I hope that things improve for you very soon. Best wishes

[@annetteeggett]

@@BitesizedAudio thank you so much x

[@h.calvert3165]

I've added you to my prayer list. Good luck, my sister in Christ. Just remember, the only constant is change. This, too, shall pass. 🙏🏻

[@timd4524]

Oh! An author from County Roscommon. Shout out to my family overseas.

[@mwilson7842]

I'm one here in USA, third generation.

[@timd4524]

@@mwilson7842 Well hello neighbor 👋 lol. 3rd generation here also.

[@mrs.cracker4622]

Many thanks Mr. Simon, it's always a pleasure to listen to you. What a wonderful story and great background music too!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Mrs C, lovely to hear from you

[@patriciajrs46]

Most of his stories are ones I haven't heard or read. Thank you Simon. You are truly a gem.

[@simonkeys17]

A chilling tale masterfully read. I really could listen to Simon read the ingredients off a packet, such is his delivery. Thank you Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Very kind of you to say, thank you fellow Simon

[@lorenheard2561]

💯%!!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@barbaraprest783]

Enjoyable as always

[@JD-cw4qg]

Thanks Simon, this is spectacular, not read this ghost story before. love it

[@angelaomni6919]

thank you dear heart, really do appreciate you and the written notes and any commentary by you provide ✌️💖 take care

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Ah, another treat! Thank you, Simon!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Appreciated, thanks Rosie!

[@lyndaa7560]

Fascinating, I’d not heard of this one before, the narration was perfect as usual, Many thanks Simon xx

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, thanks Lynda

[@Paxtonparsnip]

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[@BitesizedAudio]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much Hugh

[@Bambisgf77]

😯 wow! That musical intro was fantastic! So looking forward to this! Thanks Simon

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Felene. Yes, I'm using KZbin's "free" music library and the range of suitable pieces is quite limited, but these pieces sounded appropriate for this story

[@feralbluee]

applause! bravo!! 🌷🌱

[@KatarinaTawiri]

Greetings from New Zealand. Thanks for telling the stories so beautifully and for adding such lovely music to make it the perfect sound experience 🌿💚🌿

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks for listening Katarina. Best wishes from the UK!

[@navelriver]

An excellent and highly entertaining story so professionally presented by Mr. Stanhope.

[@ruthhase-gutierrez9830]

Currently listening to your soothing narrations while cozied next to the fire, quilt, needle and thread on my lap, and beautiful, snow-laden trees out my window. I honestly can't imagine a more peaceful way to spend my day. Thank you for telling these stories.

[@beverlyadams7205]

“ A cold clammy hand passed over my face” eek! Great story!!!!

[@maryeckel9682]

Bad day at the esthetician 😂

[@evelanpatton]

P.S. I just wanted to mention that this upload in particular has the most WONDERFUL MUSIC! Also, I wanted to iterate that I too really like this video’s format! I love the black & white brief introduction; then a VERY IMPORTANT COLORFUL QUILT of your previous videos; the early format of having the description include details & researched background that connects the author, their personal history, mentions of their contributions to society & literature, dated publishing information related to this particular story, & a preview of what to expect from the story. The amount of work that you put into the video(s) you uploaded while going through the “YT hoops” I thought took away from the original format; this newest format is 🎯❣️🤍

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Evelan, I really appreciate that feedback. My attempts to add bespoke recorded introductions proved to be rather time consuming, and while some people seemed to like them they also attracted a fair few negative comments. So I hope this latest format is a good compromise between the two. Best wishes and thanks for your support

[@SpuktasticAudio]

I was transported - much like the protagonist. You have that ability, cher Simon. You send me. ❤

[@martiwilliams4592]

Really frightening story, elegant presentation. Thank you!

[@wholeness5871]

Simon, thank you for your comforting voice and expression enhancing these wonderful tales, my dogs and I end our day listening at ease.

[@colmlawlor4203]

Simon without your stories I'd never get my head down to sleep thank you my friend! Keep up the great work

[@BitesizedAudio]

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Glad you like them!

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Simon, your voice is so soothing to listen to...thank you.

[@Sinailionspride]

Finally a YT xhannel that uplifts my spirit..not disturbs it.Thank you sir.

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, thanks for listening

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Your readings are so very good that from time to time a snatch comes back to me with a clear picture as if it as a movie I have seen. Thank you.

[@BitesizedAudio]

What a lovely comment, thank you Patty

[@midoripaxton6000]

A saloon with a view! One of the most ghastly sea stories I’ve heard. And one of the best well read! First class!

[@luvuforeverjames]

Thank you for yet another wonderful ghost story Simon. Your narration again is impeccable and the background music so suits this very enjoyable story.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Kind of you to say, thank you

[@stephaniealeman8522]

I often feel "much above my present business" these days...poor Wandering Star, thanks Simon!

[@harimuzumdar8269]

Many, many thanks, Mr. Stanhope, for all these very valuable and well-done readings. I wonder, after having read so many ghost stories to us, your appreciative listeners, I wonder you have not become a bundle of nerves yourself. I pray that you remain blessed with normal nerves and a happy and prosperous career. We want to keep receiving your thoroughly enjoyable stories for a long time to come.

[@javedsultan4830]

a very nice portrayal of the indians also

[@CrowSkeleton]

Oof, this really captures the horrors of mass panic and shipwreck both...poor ghosts. You did well with the pidgin-speaking butler as well, I can imagine that must be a difficult balance between reading what's on the page realistically and not slipping into gross old-timey caricature of native hires doing their best.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you. Yes, those sorts of passages are tricky, best just to read it straight I think

[@javedsultan4830]

not pidgin speaking but Indian english

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Thank you Simon for, as always your masterly storytelling and beautiful narration. B.M. Croker was a very good author of ghost stories and grim content. Xxx

[@susanotway7875]

Loved this! Another wonderful story Mr Stanhope. Thank you.

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

You have the best channel!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you very much!

[@exileinderby51]

Yet another gem brilliantly narrated, I do love hearing these tales!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad you like them!

[@adriennedunne1748]

A great story. Chilling to think people could be downstairs in a ship without a chance of escape. I once dived on the wreck of the Tayleur. It's in Dublin bay. It was on its maiden voyage when it was wrecked in a storm. I believe it blew up suddenly. Some of the passengers got onto a rock but the majority were drowned. It's a grave so you have to treat it with respect. There's not much left of her. We saw some fragments of ceramic dishes. It makes you think of the ordinary people who lost their lives on her. Thank you for another great narrative.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, I've read about the Tayleur. What a fascinating place to dive!

[@nickjames205]

I'm at the best part of a Jules Verne audiobook but it has to wait now that I see this notification. You're the best! Thank you!

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'm honoured! Thank you Nick

[@krishnasen397]

Beautiful narration . Enjoyed listening to the story. The background music is superb ! Thanks a lot Simon Sir.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Thank you, Simon for your excellent narration and choice of stories. I often suffer from insomnia and anxiety (That's what I'm doing awake at 4AM) and your stories help lull me back to sleep in a nice calm mood. Thanks for all the enjoyment I get out of them!

[@Linnet09]

A great reading of an unusual story with a nicely different take on ghosts aboard a ship.

[@esterherschkovich6499]

A pleasure 💐💟Thank you 😊

[@DreadArkive]

Thanks!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@paulmorris5166]

What a fabulous, well written and narrated story.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks for listening Paul

[@synesthete23]

Neat story! I did stop aghast at the bit about the girl almost choking the life out of the living passenger out of sheer desperation to escape her, alas, eternal impending doom. Thank you Simon for the beautiful narration and background ambience as well 🎩

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks @synesthete23, glad to know you enjoyed it

[@YvonneWilson312]

Another splendid offering, Simon, beautifully narrated as always. I had never encountered the story or indeed its author before. Thank you so much for unearthing these literary treasures for us!

[@YvonneWilson312]

I have just seen that you also narrated "Number Ninety" for us a little over a year ago - I have no idea how that one slipped under my radar! Do forgive this oversight - I am off to listen to it right now!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Ah yes, I know it's easy to miss the notifications. I have to admit Number Ninety isn't one of my personal favourites, I think perhaps because of the dog (having lost my own dog a few months after recording that story)

[@YvonneWilson312]

@@BitesizedAudio Indeed - having listened to it now I thought the death of the dog was unnecessary for the storyline and it upset me. So sorry for your loss - I think we never truly get over losing a dog.

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Thanks

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Thank you

[@Mar--Mar]

Thoroughly enjoyed that while washing the dishes. Thank you!

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So professional .. The best audio book channel of this kind on KZbin As always, many thanks for doing these Simon

[@BitesizedAudio]

Extremely kind of you to say so, thank you

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One day i would love to see a video on how you approach these narrations! How you study the piece and the pace, it must be so interesting!

[@mijiyoon5575]

Creepy ol' ghost story w/ perfect intro /outro music ... *TY Simon* I like the part that he keeps up w/ the future routes of the *Wandering Star* what a nice ship name

[@BitesizedAudio]

Yes indeed, sounds like a lovely ship... just not in stormy weather!

[@evelanpatton]

Oh unknown story/writer! So excited to learn & head out on an imaginary adventure…& a lady behind this, fantastic! Excited for the listening. Thank you❣️ 🖤📖🪄🪅🗝🚪🕳🐇🫧

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Evelan. Yes, I've read one story by this author previously (Number Ninety), another female writer who was fairly prolific at the time but who fell into neglect in the 20th century

[@evelanpatton]

@@BitesizedAudio oh yes, I’m familiar with that title! I will have to research for it & listen again. I’m thinking I know it. I wasn’t paying attention to it being a female writer- which is great, that means the writing speaks on present merits not cultural biases (either way now). I always enjoy your uploads! This one was slow to start & then BAMM! WoW! Not just one thing…but A WHOLE LOT MORE! Very modern timing in her writing, a kind of causality that doesn’t seem to be prevalent in most of her contemporaries. This could lend itself to a modern movie by Guillermo Del Toro I think. I can almost see it now. Thanks again! Cheers!

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Thank u another great story and your enjoyable narrative 💜🙏💜🙏

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Thanks Shirley, appreciated

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Thanks Julie, much appreciated. I think you bought me a coffee a couple of weeks ago, so it did come through. Best wishes, thanks for your support

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Thanks Kool Kitty!

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Thanks Brenton, very kind of you to say! Glad to know you enjoy them

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Speaking of former videos, it occurred to me to check if I had managed to miss any of your broadcasts in spite of myself - and there was this engaging and rewarding trip to be had! Thank you!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Wonderful, glad to know you enjoyed it. Yes, it does seem that notifications go astray sometimes, I don't know why.

[@mlsg8]

Loved this! Thank you..such talents... You and the author!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Marcia

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[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@ursamajor7468]

A fine ghost story!! Now off to bed ?? Haha I hope I don’t dream of this. Thanks Simon, you did B.M.Croker’s story proud.

[@angelachouinard4581]

Ah Simon, it was a long week and the coming one looks to be as rough. Thank you for providing something to relax with as the sun and the temperatures start sliding down. I am partial to a sea story as well as a ghost story so this was a special treat.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know you enjoyed it Angela, and that it provided some respite from a tough week. I've lots more stories lined up for the autumn season...

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Excellent, as always. Thank you.

[@4362mont]

Another great reading! And a swell story!!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know you enjoyed it!

[@rachels3434]

Thrilling. Thank you 😊 💓

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome. Thanks Rachel

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A great short story! Loved it!

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Thank you Simon.

[@donnasmall2172]

As usual absolutely fantastic

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Donna, kind of you to say!

[@snippycutwell9878]

Welcome back! Hope you had a nice holiday, and that you weren't haunted or anything like that.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Snippy. I wasn't, thankfully, although it might be argued I haunted the swimming pool and the bar ...

[@jerrycarter7843]

A big wow! You picked the perfect mood music for this story.

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You're voice is so amazing....even while watching you speak, it doesn't seem real!

[@jared1870]

Once again, Simon comes to the rescue on a sleepless night. Thank you.

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Brilliant voice

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Excellent 👍

[@mijiyoon5575]

Nice ending music ...closing out the tale