"The Gateway of the Monster" by W. H. Hodgson / A Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder Story

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Awesome story and narration. Thsnks, Ian. These stories make me laugh. Carnacki is awesome. He invites his friends over for dinner to hear a story, does not let anyone discuss the story until he is ready, tells the story, holds a brief Q&A session,, then kicks everyone out so he can go to bed.

[@arthur52353]

The idea that he used a captive, helpless cat for this procedure is the mark of a monster himself! Bleeding heart cat lover.

[@d.dedrick7991]

He, &, other townsmen, used two poor mastiff dogs in another tale, to, basically, the SAME brutally cruel ends 😓

[@blixten2928]

Yeah, I HATE it when they use animals like that. People dying horrible deaths: quite OK. Expected, in fact. Bunny-rabbits getting fried: No. Will not do at all. I hate it. SAVE THE DOGS and CATS and WHATNOTS!!!

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

I hate it too. At least in this story, we're spared the vivid description of how the cat was killed. In the castle with the laurels the death of the two dogs made me sick. At least this time, the cat was already gone before we got the minutiae.

[@jenncornthwaite2763]

​@d.dedrick7991 it was common place in the time period. That's similar to being irritated horse drawn carriages are used in stories set in the past. We know better now, but even cruelty free makeup uses technology developed in the past. When things were not nice to animals.

[@maryeckel9682]

I kept hoping the cat was another layer of protection, but I knew it couldn't be, cooped up in a carrier. 😢

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Would be great to have a Carnacki cooking show, where rather than telling you how he set up his magical protections in great detail, he tells you in great detail how he prepares the meat, sauces and side dish. ‘After preparing the water in the bowls, I combined the ground pepper, ground mustard seed and garlic powder, thereafter creating a pentagram in powder on each pork chop, which i then covered with aluminium foil and put into the refrigerator. I then sat across from the fridge… and prepared to wait.’

[@justicepie314]

Drinking coffee and battling the unknown, it's the Carnacki life for me!

[@k.vincentwoods4362]

That Door Knocker only adds to an already chilling tale.

[@Vixnsix]

I first heard/read of WHH in "The Night Land" a massive tale but another you should consider adding to your collection. All you efforts are greatly appreciated it is truly a great service you provide. Carry on for we can't seem to get enough. A thousand thanks!

[@HorrorBabble]

I may just take a look at that - I had a lot of fun recording this series. Thank you! Ian

[@ratpark5008]

I agree. I love the Night Land. It contains moments of extreme dread.

[@annnichols3091]

I have The Night Land, The House on the Borderland, Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, and The Boats of Glen Carrig

[@thomasturner2007]

Just found the Carnaki series and am working my way through it. Great work!

[@lindamorrison949]

Your voice was meant to narrate these old stories. Ian you are a MASTER at what you do. I wholeheartedly miss your narration of "THE LOVED DEAD".

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you Linda. Unfortunately, we received a copyright takedown request for that one. I contacted the supposed rights owner to appeal, but have yet to receive a response.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Is it because C.M. Eddy's family still has rights to the work since the book was co-authored with Lovecraft? I know they do not like to "share". I wonder what C.M.'s opinion was on the matter.

[@Nanosuit37]

@@HorrorBabble Any response yet? It has been quite some time. Thank you Mr. Gordon.

[@charliesierra6919]

Brilliant narration!

[@angriella]

Love this story!

[@johnbryant8603]

“ Omnes viae Romam ducunt “ was looking up various Hodgson pieces, & here you are. Thank you 🙏🏽🌙

[@nikolaihanuschak191]

I love the Carnacki series, so happy to have come across this. HORROR BABBLE has never let me down with great stories. I would love to hear some stories from Thomas Ligotti...An excellent author with a great ability to take a mind to the bleak, dark and twisted aspects of human kind..lol. Or unkind..thanks so much.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Nikolai! I had a discussion last year with Mr. Ligotti regarding the production of one of his tales - we're still negotiating! Perhaps we'll tackle something of his in the near future. Thanks again, Ian

[@nikolaihanuschak191]

Thanks Ian, also Jeff Vandermeer would offer your listeners some great tales, ones that leave my self contemplating for days after..regardless thanks for the response my friend, keep up the great work you all shell out regularly. We are all very appreciative of all of your efforts.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

I discovered the stories, in books, when I was back in NYC. And I have a good bit of Hodgson in my bookshelf here in New Orleans. What a delight while we were in quarantine, (August 2020), I happened to notice stories read on You Tube...and for a lark, typed in Hodgson. A batch of these wonderful titles came up. What a joy! I'm a fan! I am 72, a former ESL instructor, and all my students love to read....

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for stopping by, Cynthia! :)

[@michaelkottler]

A great Hodgson horror tale that's as amusing as it is appropriately creepy. Excellent again, HB.

[@fnunez]

This is a treat! I'm a big fan of the Carnacki tales. Consider me glued to my PC for the next few evenings :)

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks again Fabian... things are just getting started with Mr. Carnacki! Ian

[@annnichols3091]

This was the second story in an anthology that prompted me to buy Carnacki the Ghost-Finder so I could read about all of Thomas Carnacki's adventures. Thank you for reading it aloud.

[@hannaclutterbuck-cook5595]

Delighted that you're going to be doing Carnacki! It's one of my favorite weird series. I look forward to "The Horse of the invisible."

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you Hanna! Absolutely, that one will be going live on Feb 7th I believe. :) And thank you for becoming a Patron - we really appreciate it! :) Ian & Jen

[@ProjectRedfoot]

Pairs well with hangover cure

[@ProjectRedfoot]

I barely remember writing this lol I was drinking soup and gatorade between naps hahaha

[@johnoliva5153]

Once again I am rewarded for spending the time to listen.Thank you.

[@HorrorBabble]

"Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder" is a collection of occult detective short stories by English writer William Hope Hodgson. "The Gateway of the Monster" In an ancient mansion, the bedroom known as the Grey Room was the site of a grisly murder generations ago. Carnacki is summoned to investigate a noisy spirit that tears off the bedclothes and slams the door(s). Chapters: 00:18 - Introduction 01:08 - The Gateway of the Monster 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

[@fredrikbrohall1422]

Great reading as always! Thanks and keep up the good work, it’s awesome. Looking forward to more

[@HorrorBabble]

And thank you as always for listening Golden pants! Ian

[@jamiecameron7615]

Wonderful, this is just what I needed. A beautifully read tale. Your narration fit this story to a tea. Thank you very much!

[@richardfraser5162]

Great stuff!

[@bittybitty8233]

This is a new one on me , I'm so excited !! Love the way you introduce me to new authors , wonderful new stories. Thank you both . 💙. How often will you be doing each part ? Every day ??? Lol

[@HorrorBabble]

Every Wednesday for 6 weeks with this series KB! Thank you as always for listening. :) Ian

[@bittybitty8233]

HorrorBabble 😉😆

[@Ivanhoe52]

That was great! I know what people would say to me, about such nerve wracking conditions; "You get used to it..." - But still, it takes it's toll...

[@Saheeb138]

You guys are are blowing my mind this week/month! Thank you.

[@HorrorBabble]

And thank you for listening Dan! Ian

[@bittybitty8233]

great story !! just loved it

[@loriparsons9485]

Loved it!

[@leescott2069]

Thanks you guys are awesome.

[@garymeacham7353]

wow,this takes me right back to my childhood,thank you.

[@dietchiefranks487]

OMG, how cool! I just finished reading this and Carnacki in The House Among The Laurels. I can't wait to listen to you read more. Thanks, HB! 😙👍😉

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for listening Dietchie! Looking forward to tackling The House Among the Laurels next Wednesday. Ian

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much.

[@BlaqueCzar]

Carnaki is one of my all time favorite personalities. Dude is so sharp and witty not to mention he likes cats. I hope someone makes a movie of his exploits.

[@Tocat-l4r]

Love this series!

[@saxabass]

I’m in love with your channel!

[@chrismcneil5784]

Hope KZbin's coming purge dont hurt y'all. U guys r the best.

[@creatorunknown6708]

I read this story in one of the ghost story books that i bought and now i m here to watch it on youtube.

[@n.b.2164]

Great read. More WHH please and other lesser known authors that should be known.

[@kittybaby4288]

Can't wait for more...✌💙

[@DreamlandIndustries]

I see a lot of The Dresden File's literary DNA in this story. Especially the pentacle with the blue glow.

[@AcornElectron]

Shhhhhh, Warren here ..... I’m hiding out in 2018 to avoid the December 2020 accusations of my death.....

[@maryeckel9682]

Oh, poor kitty 😢 I probably would have jumped out of the pentacles and gone after that cursed thing, monster or not. It was probably just Sauron anyway.

[@Cuban20]

I like how he combined science with magic to due all this

[@lawrencearmstrong8957]

Should always pop your board with water. Good video

[@gwendolyn2001]

The only thing for which I cannot suspend my disbelief is that the butler continued to make the bed in the room everyday even though he knew it would be torn asunder every night. A waste of energy!

[@Uncle-Jay]

I really love the Ghost Finders series. If you haven't seen it I strongly recommend the film Judas Ghost, which is based off the series.

[@fisk0]

That seems to be based on a series of books called The Ghost Finders by Simon R. Green, written in the 2010s, but evidently inspired by these 100 years older books, as Green has named the institute after Carnacki.

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

This is a remarkably neat story. We do not learn the true nature of the creature, nor its name, and the protagonist has to try several methods before he stumbles on to a viable solution.

[@Galahad_Du_Lac]

I suspect that it’s a djinn based on the clues.

[@harmonlanager2670]

*snaps finger Fonzie style* Aaaaaaayyyyyy

[@harmonlanager2670]

But seriously, thank you for this. This was my first and so far only Carnacki story. I tried other readings but they were all dry, uninterested narrators. Now I can enjoy these stories with the quality they deserve!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks again for bringing it to our attention Harmon! Ian

[@ussilov]

have y'all Done the house on the borderland? great book!

[@HorrorBabble]

We haven't ussilov, though perhaps we will eventually! Ian

[@blixten2928]

I agree. It's so very strange. Weird, haunting, strange, with no "explanation" at the end. Some of the images evoked are forever in my mind...

[@tamlandipper29]

Listening once again to this. The framing is rather antiquated, but the description of the scene trapped in the protective circle is on par with anything similar. It is even reminiscent of the classic 'rogue Male'

[@chrisu7022]

Holy shiz was that a mean ass story

[@haillobster7154]

Ok.. I was bewildered when, after constructing the pentacle, he sat down INSIDE it, with the ring! Like no, ya horrible idiot! Put the ring inside the pentacle, you stay outside the pentacle, or outside the room altogether!! 🤣

[@shingekinomorespecialopssq7149]

Do you have any plans to do "The Haunted Jarvee" or any other Carnacki stories beyond the first six?

[@HorrorBabble]

Hello there! You aren't the first to ask. We can't be sure the latter Carnacki tales are in the public domain, as they were published by Arkham House posthumously. If it turns out they are, then of course we'll be more than happy to record them.

[@JeffreySmith84]

Can someone explain what "do be told!" means? Must be outdated English slang?

[@christopherdilks6540]

Basically "listen to what I'm saying and do as I say." It is still used, to a point.

[@JeffreySmith84]

@christopherdilks6540 Thanks. I figured it meant more or less that from context clues but I wasn't entirely sure. My wife and I love listening to Carnacki stories but that line always makes us laugh.

[@TeethToothman]

I wonder why ghosts are always slamming doors? 🤔

[@bittybitty8233]

☺😚😙😗😘😍

[@TeethToothman]

🫀☠️🫀

[@annnichols3091]

Of course, as a cat lover, I hate part of this story.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

15min

[@tikkidaddy]

Get down and get FUNKY with HORRORBABBLE and Carnacki😂😂...this character cracks me up..so honest and humble when he gets truly rattled by something that cannot scientifically be just explained away😂