"The Haunted Saucepan" by Margery Lawrence | Classic ghost stories | Narration w/SFX

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Here's another helping from Margery Lawrence's "Nights of the Round Table". Good one for playing innuendo bingo with too 😁. SPOILERIFIC CONTENT ADVICE: 🐶🦴 A dog briefly has a poorly tummy. COMING NEXT: A great tale by Nugent Barker (not a dog).

[@stephaniestevenson6335]

You never fail to serve the best!

[@laurencefegan1875]

Let's not forget, 'Mrs Barker', too...😮

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Oh no, poor puppo doggo !

[@waningmooncancer9628]

Thanks a million for this sinister tale, Monsieur L'Estrange! You've outdone yourself again. Just a stellar performance🤗🤗

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you 🙏

[@JT_Soul]

I knew we were in for some true horror when this one began with a discussion of London rental prices.

[@hindleygj]

This was way better than I anticipated.

[@spews1973]

Just goes to show what a good writer can do with a premise that wouldn't be out of place in "Take a Break: Fate & Fortune". And, of course, what a good audiobook narrator can do with the story.

[@jared1870]

Trust Jasper to find a ghost story with a ridiculous title but still creepy as hell. Thanks once again!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

The sequel "Curse of the Waffle Iron" is even more terrifying...🫣

[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

Really fascinating tale! I once had a haunted coffee mug ☕️, coffee always tasted dreadful, however, Jasmine Tea 🍵 tasted beautiful and always with a dash of honey 🍯.

[@robertbennett270]

I have to admit that the idea of a hunted saucepan was a little ludicrous, but the story (and narration) carried it really well. Thank you

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@robertbennett270 I like to pick something a bit comical every now and then. This fits the bill but, as you say, the author does achieve a level of suspense.

[@bronte333]

One second to press go....how could anyone resist such a fabby title? Haunted Saucepan indeed.😊

[@EnCryptedHorror]

I certainly couldn't resist 😁

[@laurabrowning7973]

Oh, my! That story and your narration...I found myself tensing up and holding my breath during parts of it! Whew! I feel like I survived something! Thank you!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

You're welcome! It was surprisingly tense, I thought. Very nicely done by the author.

[@degrelleholt6314]

A grand writer can even haunt a sauce pan! That was really good.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Yes, it's a tribute to her that she pulls off the impossible with this story...

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

This is a classic Jasper narration! I don't remember this one either. Thanks. I was completely drawn in...☠😵

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thanks Rosie. I think I found it in The Pan Book of Horror 😁

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

@@EnCryptedHorror 😨

[@GingerTomMom]

There's a hand-me-down pot in my kitchen that's been my mental image throughout this tale, and currently seems a bit suspicious now I've heard this story. I ❤that a mundane item is the center of this tale! Thank you.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

I could tell you about the colander that's been giving me the side-eye...but it doesn't hold water 😱

[@weirdoregonian]

Always cooking up some plan.

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@EnCryptedHorror

[@GingerTomMom]

​@@EnCryptedHorror🤭

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​​@@EnCryptedHorror Don't strain yourself🥁

[@Shineon83]

Your sound effects really increased the terror of the tale….Damn, the sound & mental image of a “whispering creeper,” taking an age to close a door really got to me…. Love the old-fashioned ghost yarn!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you enjoyed! A possessed cooking utensil was always going to be a stretch, but I think we just about got away with it...👀

[@jeremypearson6852]

That thing would be going straight to the scrapyard as far away as possible.

[@TheLondonLass]

I saw the title and thought it was a story from Fate and Fortune magazine!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

To be fair, it's pretty close to being 😆

[@Su-Jo]

​@@EnCryptedHorrorSpeaking of which, we need more Fate and Fortune magazine! You make me laugh with every article 😂

[@stpancraschapel2136]

@@Su-Joit is a genre all of its own!

[@violetfemme411]

It's an excellent writer who can make a saucepan scary 😮💜

[@projectalice8119]

Every time you said “saucepin”, I would purse my lips and repeat the word out loud. 😂 I could listen to you narrate stories all day long! 🥰

[@davidnoakes1434]

Another fine performance Jasper,nice to hear one I've not heard.

[@scoutrifle6827]

I have no idea how you do it, but you keep getting better and better....love your work!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you so much 🙏 I'm glad to know it's getting better. The opposite doesn't bear thinking about 😄

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@EnCryptedHorror

[@marisaera2353]

Excellent story and narration. Thanks.

[@susanbedingfield4661]

Excellent! The story and the reader!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@pippadaniel1427]

Oooh, that was divinely spooky

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you thought so 👍

[@alisonhope1]

That story was brilliant and your voice was perfect.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@alisonhope1 Glad you thought so 😊

[@lauraJP76]

Love you, Jasper! Hope you're well 😊❤

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@lauraJP76 Fighting fit thanks, Laura 🥊 Hope the same for you too 👍

[@lauraJP76]

@@EnCryptedHorror Absolutely wonderful, thank you! 😊

[@woolybullybananapeel8642]

That was excellent!!! Thank you Jasper! Already listening to it again 😁

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you liked it! 🍳

[@shadownet3d]

Creepy good! Excellent presentation as always. Now, excuse me while I go toss out all the little sauce pans in my kitchen. :o)

[@rebeccalloyd6681]

Phew! Not at all hungry now, Jasper.... 😱

[@EnCryptedHorror]

A stiff brandy and a rubdown from the valet should put you right again 😆

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@EnCryptedHorror 🤫😳

[@Su-Jo]

​@@EnCryptedHorror😄👍

[@mijiyoon5575]

Perfect tone w/ this tall tale *Jasper* perfect👍👍👍👍👍 really like the soundtrack for this too *Bewitched*

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you! Yes, some lovely music in this 🎼

[@snowysnowyriver]

I've just discovered your channel. What a treasure trove of stories with wonderful narration!! 👏👏👏👏

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you found me! I've uploaded a new one today 😁

[@jessisage4708]

Great story Jasper!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@jessisage4708 Glad you liked it!

[@Liitebulb]

Very good thank you! Excellent narration too

[@annetteeggett]

You had me at saucepan not something I say lightly 👻❤️

[@briandouglasahern7067]

Wonderfully chilling yarn! Greatly enjoyed it. Well done.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

So pleased to hear it! Thank you 🙏

[@earthcat]

This is a tale of my husband's cooking...erm...EXPERIMENTS. 😂

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Look...at least he *tried* 👨‍🍳🍳. How was he to know ground beef doesn't mean steak you dropped on the floor...??

[@earthcat]

@EnCryptedHorror Well, bless his heart ☠️

[@hilaryeales1268]

To be followed shortly, by The Demonic Cheese Grater ........😂

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Hey, you can do yourself a mischief with those things 🤕...which reminds me of the time I bought my blind friend a cheese grater. He said it was the most violent book he'd ever read 🥁😄

[@bronte333]

@@EnCryptedHorror your humour is infectious, in a non medical manner 🥰.

[@mariapurves179]

Enjoyed that! Thanks 🎉

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@mariapurves179 Pleased to hear it! Thank you 🙏

[@Story-Voracious66]

Mr LeStrange, what will you unearth next?! What a delectably spooky tale, so very apt as I rattle the saucepans myself. (It seem that I am married to my kitchen sometimes; rarely a whole day away from it 🙄). Still your presentations are always the perfect recipe. Looking forward to your next offering. We'll greedily gobble it up!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

I like rattling a saucepan myself. Not so keen on the washing up though 👎

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Okay, you caught my interest with that title. I have to see how this plays out.

[@jez6208]

Excellent!

[@SandyBrrr]

Happy Friday the 13th! Perfect way to start the day. Thanks Mr. J, I love me some Margery Lawrence.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Oh yes, I hadn't clocked the date... 🫣

[@sybilmcpherson2240]

That was awesome - perfectly read and great background music!!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karensmith2204]

So good love your reading . Sweet dreams

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you 🙏

[@rhondaroberts9581]

I liked this one a lot!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@rhondaroberts9581 Bit different, wasn't it?

[@jackyhawkins1895]

What a great story. Thank you 😊

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lcsty1017]

Amazing!❤

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you! 😄

[@scoutrifle6827]

Thanks!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thanks for the SuperThanks 🙏

[@rewatteefroimchuk8589]

Thank you.

[@billdauphine951]

Excellent ❤

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you 🙏

[@thurayya8905]

Your audio bits go so well with your tales, it isn't until afterward that I realize not all stories tell the boiling or dog whimpering. Just superb! I would say chef's kiss, but, firstly, I hate the phrase and, secondly, it all depends on who's the chef, doesn't it?

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@thurayya8905 Thank you. I know some people don't like the effects and music and find it distracting, but I've always found they focus me and stop my mind from wandering. Horses for courses, I suppose 👌

[@Su-Jo]

I'm so glad you're back! I've missed you!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

More stories on the way...

[@Jennifer-rj8gv]

Love it!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@@Jennifer-rj8gv I'm glad 😊

[@emahgreen7874]

❤️🙏

[@EnCryptedHorror]

😊🙏

[@Shineon83]

POOR PUP 😢😢😢

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

3.3k views but only 339 likes? You really must remember to remind listeners to like and subscribe, Jasper!❤

[@EnCryptedHorror]

I do need to, but it is terrible being that person, isn't it? "Like and subscribe. Hit the notification bell." I'd feel like a Sergeant Major...

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Do a screen logo? Or play a jingle! "Like...like...subscribe and like, Hit the notification bell with all your might!" to the tune of a military march perhaps? (I won't charge you for using this - first one's free 😉)

[@joedge6142]

Sounds a ridiculous concept, but it works. First class production as usual Jasper.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you Jo! 👍

[@Shannon-f8w]

I too have a haunted saucepan; it burns everything! Also a haunted fry pan, a haunted toaster, a haunted oven....🤔

[@EnCryptedHorror]

😆

[@mijiyoon5575]

Comment *pending* it's noontime where I be (speaking of sauce pans) so lunch is being served. We work on Fridays at my house just like every other day🥣🥤

[@dla1509]

Right in the middle now. I sincerely hope the “experiment” isn’t fatal… I can’t continue if it is. 😢

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Relax. You're safe with this one.

[@dla1509]

@@EnCryptedHorroroh my goodness!! I finished it just now and it was EXCELLENT! I just have a strange unhappy feeling whenever animals are in distress, even though it is fiction. I read your disclaimer AFTER I wrote the previous. I absolutely love your work. I really appreciate your efforts! Cheers from the USA 🇺🇸 to our English cousins 🇬🇧.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

And howdy from this UK 🇬🇧 backwater to our American 🇺🇸 friends 👋. Always look for my disclaimer. I will always give a strong indication if the dog (or cat) gets it...😁

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@mijiyoon5575]

TS 52:25 that sound right there ...this story has all the ingredients to be considered *witchy*

[@Uncle-Jay]

Ha ha, when I started listening to this I almost stopped, it's like who gives a shit about a sauce pan? Just melt it down and be done with it. And then it turns in to a whole paranormal investigation.

[@Uncle-Jay]

I don't really consider throwing the thing in the river putting the ghost to rest, lmfao. Yes, your problem is now gone but that doesn't mean the haunting is done.

[@petere5826]

My Dear Mr Jasper, While your delivery was wonderful as usual, I just couldn't get into the story. I think the title freaked me out. I kept thinking them nice ladies from that godawful magazine you read us were going to make an appearence.. Anyways..onward and upwards. Thank you. Sorry for being a debbie downer !

[@EnCryptedHorror]

No worries. It's a broad church here. It would be really quite something if you liked each and every story I choose (I've done about 200 or so...).. What I always think is...if you didn't like that one, you might like the next, or the one after that, or the one after...

[@petere5826]

True that. Give me a Lich, Werewolf, Vampire, Pickmans Ghouls or Skeleton-things and I am a happy camper. Guess its from all the Universal/Hammer stuff I grew up with as a kid.

[@petere5826]

One more thing and I will stfu. I re-listened to some stories while you were on holiday and noticed that some of the stuff that was written by yourself was quite good.Southton Mermaid and Ghost Walk come immediately to mind. Well done carry on !

[@EnCryptedHorror]

@petere5826 Hmm...after the next one I've got a sort of wild thing in the woods, and following that, a possoble amphibious mutant...

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Oh thank you. I shall indeed keep writing...the very next time I have a good idea...

[@ValzainLumivix]

A rather odd setting for a horror story well worked by the author, even though I found it the weakest story in the book. I hope you also do “Vlasto’s Doll,” and “Morag-of-the-Cave”.

[@joemck74]

Why don't he and Strutt just get married and have done with it? What a bizarre way to live.

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Against the law back then, so not possible I'm afraid.

[@mijiyoon5575]

I think this is a good place for my *Chicken & Dumpling* recipe w/ roll out dough ...easy recipe These are *US* measurements 3/4 cup water (that's just short of a full cup so 1/3 cup shortening like *Crisco* which is a *veggie* hard/solid shortening any brand will be fine as far as I know (this is NOT oil) it must be a solid like lard but it is veggie type 1 or 2 eggs (I use 1 egg) helps it mix if *whisked* first 2 & 1/2 cups All~Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt (Optional) Chicken ... I use pre~cooked canned/tinned boneless breasts. Any pre~cooked chicken will do. Any amount Broth ... I use store bought chicken or veggie broth a whole big carton or 2 & you can add to it *must be boiling* when you drop in dough slices, then *simmer* till done about 15 ~ 20 minutes. Stir gently to prevent bottom sticking Mix ALL ingredients & kneed lightly. You can add more flour if dough is too thin. Dough will be stretchy. You can roll out on cutting board or whatever you have & cut in this strips or just pinch off small pieces & drop into boiling broth & pre~cooked chicken. This is an easy recipe the way I make it & the dough is forgiving. If you are a beginner cook the board you roll out on will require more flour on it to prevent dough sticking to it. Good Luck

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Can I just say...ummm...dumplings 🤤😋

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@EnCryptedHorror Yes, you can🥣

[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

Sounds good! Can it be converted to Gluten free?

[@mijiyoon5575]

@@BertieShaul-mn4qc I have no idea as I use recipes & I'm no expert cook, white *rice* flour & a *thickening agent* like cornstarch or arrowroot might work but, I don't know as the dough needs to *rise* & thicken. Maybe just Google a gluten free chicken & Dumpling recipe. I've never cooked gluten free. Foods cost too much to experiment with at my house. Good Luck🍀🥣

[@mijiyoon5575]

🥣🫖 *Let's eat*

[@rhondaroberts9581]

I liked this one a lot!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

👍