The Green House, Wallington | A Ghost Story by Allen Upward | A Bitesized Audio Production

[@patriciajrs46]

I had avoided this story since the first of the month, as that is when I receive income, because I didn't think I wanted a ghost story. Tonight, the 6th. I decided to click on it and have a listen. My heart leapt with joy as I heard the sweet, dulcet, clear tones of Simon Stanhope! I smiled like the Cheshire cat! Thank you immensely, dear Simon. I miss your readings when I lack internet. This might sound silly, but it's true. So happy to hear your reading.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Appreciated, thanks Patricia!

[@patriciajrs46]

@@BitesizedAudio You're welcome.

[@hannahreynolds7611]

It seems as though estate agents' reputations have always been on the unsavoury side! This was fun. Thank you for your excellent reading, as ever.

[@peterchaloner2877]

Listening to other reader-wannabes drives one back to the tried and true. Another excellent balance of pace, elocution and confidence.

[@chrissythornhill]

Amen to this , Peter 🙏🏼

[@Catsmeow90]

I agree. Some readers try far too hard which distracts from the story.

[@timd4524]

That's what happens when money gets pulled away from the educational system by the very same people who didn't have that money pulled away from their education.

[@natcheztracefan]

Love how the character takes care of the problem very logically but doesn’t deny the existence of the supernatural. The contrast of those two things is really fun.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Good point. I think he does express momentary scepticism early on, but his main focus seems to be on getting a bargain!

[@onesunnyday5699]

Tony Walker & Bite-sized are the only ones I subscribe to.

[@beverlyadams7205]

Thank you thank you thank you for all of the stories that you read to me. Stories are the best, especially ghost stories. And the very best ghost stories are the ones read by you. No other reader comes close. The only thing better would be a new story every day for this greedy fan! Please keep them coming. All the best, Beverly Adams

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Beverly! I'll do my best...

[@mijiyoon5575]

An old fashioned story w/humor. I used your *playlist* & this one popped up 😲 *THX Simon Stanhope*

[@davidtaylor9008]

Love the premise of this story! It seems like "real estate agent specializing in haunted houses" could be a whole series!

[@BitesizedAudio]

It is indeed the first in a (short) series... there are five stories in total, and I'd like to read them all

[@davidtaylor9008]

@@BitesizedAudio That's great! If they're all as good as this one, it should be a treat!

[@hereticsaint100]

What a wonderful reading. The woman talking about the blood was chillingly rendered.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@sarahsamaria8283]

Short and sweet . Well paced story. Love the end twist. No crime goes unpunished.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Indeed. Thanks Sarah

[@ROXI-zq4fg]

Like Christmas morning , these are ! The equivalent of opening a gift 🎁 Thank you !

[@BitesizedAudio]

Merry Christmas!

[@meese9140]

Psychic detective this, paranormal investigator that. Haunted real estate agent! I am enjoying this new flavor of ghost story

[@KiKiabout]

Yes... Love... Thank You!

[@chimera8421]

After a very tense day, Simon pops up! Just what I needed.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Wonderful, glad to help! Thanks Barbara

[@williamhagen2792]

Interesting story; great narrator.

[@Planetholmes]

Thank you for another excellent addition to this haunting collection. The ending reveal of the murderer is just the icing on the cake.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Victoria, glad you enjoyed it

[@missy3240]

Somehow I had missed this one! So I’m glad you mentioned it in your comments from the one you read this week.

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'm glad too! I'll make sure to put links on the future episodes as well. Thanks Missy

[@scoutrifle6827]

Love how you perform these, and especially enjoy when you find the 'lost' stories; thoroughly enjoyable!

[@dranimations7902]

A very spooky occult detective type story (great reading of it also). It's sad to read what happened to some of the writers featured.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks D R. Yes indeed, and there's something of a mystery surrounding the end of this particular chap, it seems.

[@linus0804]

Doggie and I love this kind of story; one that explains and is not gratuitous horror. Well done!

[@Jackielocks]

Aaaha! Murder will out, Mr Guiltstrap!! Thanks once again for the most entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable reading, Simon!. Listening to you read is always a delight!

[@amazingtheatre1262]

Nicely read. Thank you, Mr Stanhope

[@rajramnarine123]

Another stellar story and performance. Thank you so much, Simon. I love the introduction of the Ghost-hunter professional.

[@krishnasen397]

A very good ghost story without the appearance of a ghost. Sufficiently spooky to satisfy readers/ listeners. Beautiful narration/ performance by one and only Simon Stanhope with the mesmerizing voice. Thanks so much Sir

[@shannondore]

Brilliant as always Simon. I liked this one very much, that one bit gave me goosebumps. Thank you for this creepy little gem! 😊

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome as always, thanks for your support Shannon

[@barbaraprest783]

Very enjoyable and well told - thank you

[@annetteeggett2802]

Oh thank you!! I couldn’t settle after the footie and then I saw this. Drifting off to a fabulous story and your wonderful voice. Every single beautifully pronounced syllable ❤️

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to help! Thanks Annette

[@barbaragonzales4575]

Love these stories..Thank you.

[@susanotway7875]

Very enjoyable. Thanks Simon. Another gem.

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Excellent as always 💐💐

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Stella

[@lyndaa7560]

Quote “I hope to sell it for a considerable sum & I will be willing to pay a small remuneration” unquote. Parsimony at its very best in Victorian times, loved the reading many thanks x

[@BitesizedAudio]

Yes, I was amused by that line too! Thanks Lynda

[@Liberté-bell]

I so love these stories and the reader is just perfect!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you! Glad to know you enjoy them

[@bernardmarsh4133]

Sir, you truly have gift, a calling. I and so many others truly appreciate. Thank you. It is a small world. Maybe oneday our paths will cross and It would.bey pleasure to buy you a beer.

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

Gem after gem thanks is somehow inadequate for your continued ability to enthral entertain and delight RNK

[@bonniebarbee7984]

Again I’m so Grateful for your site and the hard work you put into it !! God Bless ,Please if you can please share more !!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Bonnie, I'll do my best... More coming, aiming for weekly uploads this year, whenever possible (other commitments permitting)

[@gregjones8412]

An impeccable performance as always from a paragon of narration. Keep them coming!

[@BitesizedAudio]

I'll do my best! Thanks Greg

[@muskmadness1]

I am so glad this channel exists and we are getting such high quality content for free. This is exhilarating. Thankyou so much for the effort you put into each video. This channel is legit making lockdown better for me. ✨🖤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know that, thank you for listening and taking the time to comment

[@jaceek2030]

Terribly excited to see this new haunted tale! And what an ending! Definitely did not disappoint. Thank you.😊

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know that! More coming soon...

[@bobbeyderbrain]

IMHO a superior tale and wonderfully executed as always. I am always especially delighted when you render a story deserving of your superior talents. ❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Appreciated as always, thanks Bob

[@ramanaraokamaraju6945]

Interesting story and very interesting narration!

[@waningmooncancer9628]

It's funny how the original home owner was surly to the buyer. The saying goes: A guilty conscience needs no accuser. I've found it usual that the one who has done wrong has an unwarranted nasty attitude towards most anybody. I do wrong, and I'm mad at myself.

[@irenabevans3411]

Unusual tale, superbly read &: thoroughly enjoyed

[@Pattilapeep]

You are the absolute very best at this. Nobody can compare. We listen to you every night. Cheers from New Jersey.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Extremely kind of you to say so, thank you! All best wishes to you both

[@darrylhunt1]

Great reading of this story. Thanks for sharing

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're welcome, thanks Darryl

[@ginabeena6757]

Excellent as always!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@appalachianamerican7171]

Ahh, Thank you Simon. Love your bedtime stories.

[@deegeraghty9426]

Thank you for your beautifully narrated ghost story. Perfect diction and subtle nuances every time! A pleasure to hear. 😊

[@veecee9536]

Once again, a well read story by the master narrator. Thank you for the work you put into creating and giving such enjoyment.

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, thank you for your kind comments

[@spews1973]

Another good one.

[@osquer42]

Extremely well read as always. The descriptions in this story are vivid and compelling. Please read more by this author.

[@BitesizedAudio]

I certainly shall. Thank you!

[@Tipi_Dan]

Good one.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Tipi Dan, appreciated

[@KayBacci]

I love the character of Miss Sergeant. I wish I had her psychic abilities. Thank you for your excellent narration, Simon. ❤

[@Cuban20]

You do an awesome narration!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@geoffreyraleigh1674]

Great story well told. Lashings and lashings of thanks to you.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Wonderful, thank you Geoffrey!

[@richardstrachmesserschmiti4979]

Excellent

[@richardstrachmesserschmiti4979]

Take possession of the haunted house! Lol Reminds me of Innmouth harbor never having a uncanny dirth of fish.

[@gohboy56]

Interesting ending, although I could think of other less personal hiding spots!

[@deniselovell1096]

Very enjoyable indeed! Will you be uploading more Hargreaves and Sargent stories at some point?

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you Denise. Yes, I'm planning to read all of them (there are only five) - another one coming soon

[@pariscribe5245]

Good on ya' for your twenty k !

[@mijiyoon5575]

After he retired to his sleeping chamber...scary stuff😨

[@Jen-cc9xk]

Are there any more stories featuring Hargreaves the house agent, apart from the Hornby Manor one you have already done?

[@BitesizedAudio]

Hello Jen, there are five stories in total, though I've only recorded three of them to date. The one it sounds like you may not have heard yet is the second one, 'The Tapping on the Wainscot': kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSogX5qjtWgoMk I hope to get around to recording the last two in the coming weeks

[@Jen-cc9xk]

@@BitesizedAudio thanks for replying. I have heard the Wainscot one, but it must have been the first one I listened to, and so didn't realise Hargreaves would be a recurring character. It needs a second listen with that in mind. I greatly look forward to hearing you read the last two; I'll be watching my notifications like a hawk! eta: And more of E Nesbit's ghost stories would be wonderful! Have you considered doing any of her children's books? Perhaps you dislike doing longer works, but if not, please consider it. I'm yet to find anyone who reads those books properly.

[@Kulayyu]

I wonder if there is some fact behind the story? Did the Green House actually existed? I reside in the adjcent town of Carshalton.

[@BitesizedAudio]

It is apparently fiction (although obviously Wallington is a real place, as you know), but who can say whether the author was inspired by real life events...?

[@Kulayyu]

@@BitesizedAudio My older brother lives in Wallington, and there are similarlooking old houses there near the ponds, St Philomena's secondary school, and along the High Street.

[@maryeckel9682]

Good yarn!

[@juliadia007]

Hi Simon, I know we've communicated non-publically but I cant figure out how?? Anyway, I'm wondering about my membership level. I dont know if I am a paying subscriber or not. If not, I am terribly embarrassed and wonder how to rectify this. Thanks, Julia. PS, enjoyed the story very much.

[@BitesizedAudio]

@juliadia007 Hi Julia, Thanks for your message. As far as I can see you're still a channel member, and you have the membership badge next to your name (not sure if you can see that?). I must admit the channel membership system is a bit opaque from my perspective... I don't get notified when someone joins, and there's currently no way for me to communicate with members (that I know of!) other than via membership messages on the Community tab, and I believe not all members can see those messages depending on their device (e.g. it's not shown on iPads, iPhones and some others). I'm told that some channel members may have a membership tab, but again that's device dependent, and I've no idea how that works as I can't see it from my end. So a bit unsatisfactory. I believe that the whole membership system is still under development by YT, so hopefully it will improve. Anyway.... to answer your question, as far as I know if you have the badge next to your name then you're still a member! Thanks so much for your support, I truly appreciate it

[@juliadia007]

@@BitesizedAudio hi Simon, but am I paying membership dues? If not, I want to be! It's not right that everyone enjoys all this gratis. Please lmk, julia

[@BitesizedAudio]

Oh I see... I assume so, although it's all anonymous at my end, so I only see the monthly total from all members (after YT take their cut...), it doesn't break down who pays what amount. Does it not show on your own statements?

[@juliadia007]

@@BitesizedAudio I dont know! I'll have to check my credit cards.

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@mijiyoon5575]

👍👍👍👍👍😲🛌🔪👻☠

[@spacehound3355]

Bit short, another 15 minutes to flesh out the storyline would have made it better. That said yes it was good.

[@BitesizedAudio]

I know what you mean, it's quite a pared down narrative...