"The Grey House" by John Metcalfe | Strange stories | Audio narration

[@EnCryptedHorror]

A strange and melancholy tale by John Metcalfe. Hope you enjoy it.

[@SC-jh9qp]

This story is a masterpiece of loose ends and missing explanations.

[@thurayya8905]

I thought at first that I wasn't following it. Some judicial re-listening convinced me the author didn't want to be followed.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​@@thurayya8905perfectly put

[@Story-Voracious66]

Ah Jasper, Just as the story does, you lead us into that other world with a tincture of Oldfieldesk spookiness. Thanks for the taxi ride into the grey.

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

A very strange tale from Mr Metcalfe, a writer sadly forgotten by many. I work near Cavendish Square, and will totally avoid all ANCIENT taxis. Thank you, as ever.

[@mijiyoon5575]

The haunting music score is just perfect & most excellent narration, befitting the title ... perfection *Jasper.* Will listen again as soon as darkness falls. It's 6: 06 where I be

[@woolybullybananapeel8642]

Thank you Jasper! I was needing something macabre to lift my spirts. The perfect tale for a grim and gloomy day. Excellent as always! 🐙

[@stephaniestevenson6335]

This is the best thing to wake up to. Jasper, you are the King! Thanks 👍

[@EnCryptedHorror]

You're welcome 👌

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great story and narration! This is excellent. Oh, this story is amazing. You find some great ones! If I discuss the story, I will be harried a "story ruiner," so I will keep guessing and thinking on my own. Great job, Jasper! Keep it up.

[@Story-Voracious66]

*Harried* Great choice of almost forgotten wording!

[@donaldmccleary9015]

@Story-Voracious66 love that word. I should have said, "harried as a story ruiner." I love many of the words that were once, but no longer, commonly used. Some of the modern synonyms do not do it for me. I love old words like that! I also enjoy the usage of the word "grey" in the title. I am an American, but I am a bit of an Anglophile when it comes to word usage.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​​@@donaldmccleary9015 I've always been fond of the old words myself. I also read Nevile Shute as a young girl, specifically because he used the word 'presently' a lot. I found sentences such as: "Presently, they came to a clearing" comforting, I don't know why. Yeees, I was a strange child.... ❤

[@Story-Voracious66]

As an Australian Anglophile, I believe that we've all found an excellent aural niche to enjoy.

[@caroleastwood9386]

Yes. A masterpiece. Your narration and the story. I love that feeling of being there in the story which you Jasper create. Thank You

[@SandyBrrr]

Just what I needed for a stormy spring long weekend. Thank you for perfecting my Saturday, Mr. J.

[@taliabee8661]

An unexpected and unlooked for pleasure this evening…smashing 🙂♥️

[@quinnoshaughnessy]

the perfect sort of story for a bleak, rainy day. fits the mood perfectly. : )

[@ruth_southernstar]

A truly mesmerising tale. Beautifully written and narrated. Melancholic, but with soft edges. Many thanks from Ruth x

[@earthcat]

LOVE the gong...chef's kiss 😘

[@kevinmortimer5681]

The best stories are those that make us think. Thank you for your brilliant narration.

[@briandouglasahern7067]

Your narrative skill remains remarkable. Superb work, as always. Thank-you for posting.

[@MarianneOrent]

Lovely atmosphere Jasper; your narration was perfect. Thank you!

[@marjie012000]

Thanks I enjoyed this strange story

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you! I'm pleased to hear it. And thank you for the Super Thanks 🙏

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

I began to listen, but I've been going through a bit of a patch, and my mind isn't properly on anything at the moment😢 I shall have a listen soon Jasper, as well as continuing my voyage through your archives ❤

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Sorry to hear about your bad patch. Hopefully things look better on the other side 👍

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

A sad and lonely sort of tale I thought, and so well read. ❤

[@andreac5724]

Great story!

[@THEPAGEBURNER1979]

Hell yea thanks Jasper 😅

[@yesterdayitrained]

You are such an engaging narrator! Love the intonations and the touch of suspense/fear in your voice. Superb!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you that's very kind 🙏

[@evelanpatton]

Oh, I love the spooky intro music!!!! Brilliant!

[@caroleastwood9386]

Marvellous

[@AuntClara0911]

New yo this channel only just discovered with this tale. Excellent narration & great story. Just subscribed & looking forward to more of work. Brilliantly done!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Marvellous! Welcome to the channel 👋

[@violetfemme411]

Finally getting some time to listen 💜

[@sarge4455]

Enjoyed very much 🫡

[@Shannon-f8w]

Thanks!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Hey! Thanks for the Super Thanks. Very kind of you 🙏

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you 😊

[@EnCryptedHorror]

You're welcome 😊

[@caroleastwood9386]

Oh Hell Ye. And Then Some Jasper LeStrange. You Magician You..

[@thurayya8905]

I thought I wasn't listening properly. After re-listening to patches, I realized the author was engaging in a little deliberate obfuscation. When you are talking about slipping through the cracks of time, that may happen.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Absolutely. I had to read and re-read a few times. Metcalfe's stories are often deeply strange.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Absolutely. I had to read and re-read a few times. Metcalfe's stories are often deeply strange.

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you 😊