The Horla by Guy de Maupassant.

[@ClassicGhost]

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[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

Thank you for telling us this story. It's one of my favorites from Guy.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for listening

[@joykelly6237]

"My nights are eating up my days" 👌❤️

[@julyol119]

This was one of the stories in a Halloween book I got as a present as a teen. Damn, I was paranoid after reading it! Amazing story!

[@ClassicGhost]

It’s unnerving. I remember reading it first and being unsettled

[@milou66]

This is a better translation than the one I just listened to over on Horror Babble.

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you liked it. I hope I credited the translator

[@milou66]

@@ClassicGhost I did. i did. And I like the commentary! I've subscribed on Stitcher. :)

[@rainyrainold]

Oops, forgot the servants

[@rameyzamora1018]

Written in 1887! Splendid. Thanks, Tony.

[@morticialechatnoir541]

What a great story, and perfectly narrated. I've had bipolar depression my whole life, and this is one of the best descriptions of what can go on in your brain.

[@matronista]

Just saying the words Guy de Maupassant makes me happy. Always has and always will. The world’s most perfect name. Lol

[@kriskeilman8124]

Yes, yes, I agree with you whole-heartedly that this lovely name, Guy de Maupassant has a wonderful effect; it makes me feel lightly amused and very light-hearted. And Mr. Tony Walker, word artiste extraordinaire, I have to enthusiastically compliment you upon your French accent; it sounds perfect to me, and BEAUTIFUL! I will remember in the future to try and resist the urge to write a comment before hearing the tale in its entirety, for the first thing I was going to say was that you conveyed Maupassant's character's joy to be in his ancestral land very enthusiastically and well. Moments later, he begins to feel that his mood is taking a dip - he feels it most certainly, but is quite unsure of the reason for this unexpected change, positing that the cause may be an element of the atmosphere or perhaps an unseen being with unusual powers. Maybe a malevolent entity determined to cause illness or death. Who prefers water to milk, when the water belongs to another. ha, ha. This character is somewhat charming, and imaginative in his own diagnostic efforts. He speaks with feeling; he detects disease or danger near to him. He thinks, and thinks. I'm afraid his terrible ending is near. But perhaps he devours a superb omelette next morning and all fears and worries disappear. But i doubt it... An absolutely splendid job, Mr. Walker! Thank you. kris k.

[@TheNemocharlie]

You are so right. Only just realised that myself. Better than "Cellar Door", but similar.

[@TheNemocharlie]

An absolutely stellar narrator, complimented with superb audio quality. I think this must be one of the most outstanding pieces on KZbin. It's so very simple yet virtually perfect. The first time I listened to this I realised that I kept loosing the plot because of the mesmerising overall sound. I could listen to this all day.

[@craigoliver8712]

Slim Pickings the American actor takes some beating or the actress Ritzi Crackers ,I kid you not about either

[@jlkitz1775]

I just found your channel and am bingeing 🥰. There's actually a Vincent Price movie based on this story & I didn't know it was 😳🤦🏾‍♀️, love it!

[@ClassicGhost]

great to have you here :)

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great story and narration! Whenever I hear this, I keep telling myself how crazy the guy is. Then, once the story starts to unfold, I begin to wonder. Thanks!

[@nobelknightnell]

This was truly terrifying! Your mind can’t control your body and nothing you can do other than ending your existences.. Of course you made more real ! Thank you.

[@J.DeLaPoer]

Always sounded like classic sleep paralysis as an inspiration, to me. Experienced it myself a few times, it’s incredibly real and terrifying while it lasts.

[@lighthousecollector]

Yes I thought the description well written . I have also suffered from sleep paralysis on several occasions and it's frightening .

[@susanmgalligan792]

My sister and I each experienced sleep paralysis as children (50 yrs ago)! The helplessness and being aware of floating around the room was terrifying. When we talked about it, we called it "Mr. Fizz." How creepy is that?

[@untangled99]

Mont saint Michelle. Thank you for reminding me of its beauty, its magic. How I miss it.

[@Vates104]

I discovered your channel last night during a sleepless night. I listened to your story about the catacombs. I am hooked now and glad you have a mix of your tales and the classics.

[@ClassicGhost]

Great Danny. Very pleased to have you here

[@blixten2928]

You who really enjoy the well-written, this must have been a real pleasure to read. In my opinion, a much better writer than James. James is hard to read, let alone read aloud, I appreciate your efforts! Keep these great stories coming, they are truly appreciated!

[@ClassicGhost]

I totally agree!

[@keithcrooks7217]

James who?

[@ClassicGhost]

@@keithcrooks7217 Henry James

[@amandine512]

Your narration here is simply magnificent. Incredible and affecting. Thank you!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you ever so much

[@martiwilliams4592]

3 yrs? Still captivating, Tony. Thank you

[@violetfemme411]

Guy de Maupassant is a huge favorite of mine. I actually have a separate list under his name in my library. Unfortunately those are mostly Libravox narrations which can be hit and miss. I'm thrilled to find your version here. 🤩

[@ClassicGhost]

I will do more of old G de M. So little time! So many authors!

[@jaydogg505]

Libravox is mostly horrible to be honest. But the effort is always appreciated.

[@donnasmyth45]

Absolutely superb. Terrific short story and narration. This described command, visual and auditory hallucinations perfectly..and also descibed the protagonist's rationalisation of his experiences/delusions so very well. I have worked within mental health for more than twenty five years. Thankyou. Great channel..and ill certainly recommend.

[@jenniferhawkins3142]

Thanks! I listen to you on my way home every work day.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you 🙏

[@helsrebels1127]

Ghost stories from a flippin' sexy voice - can't think of a better combo! Podcast shared with my daughter 😉

[@cynthiawolf2467]

'Eloi'..the Morlocks and the Eloi in the Time Machine. Also, Bunnicula (James and Deborah Howe) is a child's story character; a vampire rabbit! There's a whole series of books. So - vegitarian vampire. Lol. Love love love this channel/podcast.

[@hill9948]

I haven’t read or listened to H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine and you mention it here. I searched and was happy to see that you also recorded it! Yay! Keep up the great work!🎉❤

[@karannina1]

You convinced me to like ghost stories Tony..I am into it ❤🙏🌷💐

[@ClassicGhost]

Ha ha!

[@karannina1]

The world is going mad..so I am glad to mingle..hahaha.in your company us more fun....

[@clairewyndham1971]

To me, an old lady have seen more than I should have, The Horla" is the scariest short story I have ever read

[@Josephinejefferies]

Enjoyed this

[@dragonflyparade8143]

Lovely reading of a very absorbing story. Thank you.

[@eddiemunster2196]

Tony heres something you probably never heard of : Other than my surround. sound in my living room. I also have a surround sound in my bedroom my Den my. kitchen my. bathroom my. entertainment room my. Garage my. Garden area my. Pool area As speakers or Bluetooth the whole house is connected to an intercom system, that I wired myself.... So I could be doing wash in the basement, to washing my car, to cooking a dinner in the kitchen, to changing the brakes on my truck in the garage and still listened to your stories and many other things online ! So, today your past 6 stories, that i have listened to are coming out of more than 85 speakers throughout my property as I clean the house then we will be n getting ready for a party this evening. My wife and I enjoy your story tremendously. In about 2 hours I will be cutting my grass, I'm not sure exactly what number story I will be by then but I most certainly will be back later with another comment. Another thing I even listened to your stories in the car well back to washing my car Catch. You. Later. 9:19am. 7/5/21

[@ClassicGhost]

85 speakers! Wow

[@Thepurples]

You are great! I recommend your podcast. The horta is the first i heard of you and i am hooked. I love your voice and feel i am hooked. I will like and thumbs up every one i get to hear. Thank you

[@catherinemckinney4091]

Vegetarian vampire from a cartoon in the 90s, Count Duckula

[@julietbenassi8680]

You are quickly becoming responsible for my insomnia. Found podcast and binged. What is it about diary format as a plot device that it so appealing? Thankyou for all your readings.

[@wmnoffaith1]

The Beckoning Fair One is almost that style. It isn't a diary, but written in the first person, so it has the same feel. I'd like to see him narrate that. It's really creepy, whether it was madness or a haunting. I just noticed he posted it only 2 days ago; that's probably how I missed it. Thx

[@julietbenassi8680]

@@wmnoffaith1 he has performed that one and an outstanding job too. X

[@wmnoffaith1]

@@julietbenassi8680 I will have to check it out .

[@janethayes5941]

Very wonderful!

[@silkeeberle8484]

Thank you very much.

[@dmx5439]

You just keep getting better and better ....great job ;+)

[@karensmith2204]

Another amazing readTony

[@sarahanthony7766]

Shared with my class...

[@ClassicGhost]

Oh! I’m really pleased :)))

[@rattyrachel4316]

Chilling and totally engrossing. Always enjoy your narrations and your comments. Don’t feel totally comfortable in admitting it, but I don’t know how to become a patreon. At 68 and no longer in “the world out there,” I’m not terribly well versed in the current trends of the day. I’m certainly not well off, but I wouldn’t mind dropping a “shilling” in the hat from time to time to help you pursue your passions. Seems only fair since you are entertaining us all so brilliantly. Sorry, but I don’t anyone in in my little town who shares my enthusiasm for the kind of literature you write or read. Thank you for your contribution toward enriching my life. (I’m not so much in love with the macabre as I am in a story well told. Guy de Maupassant did it splendidly, and so do you.)

[@rattyrachel4316]

Forgive the typos.

[@ClassicGhost]

I'm not much of a fan of the graphic and the gory. I do like the Gothic though and I quite like the weird. I am considering doing a series of 'sleep stories' because people tell me my reading puts them to sleep. They say that's a good thing...

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

If you click on the channel icon, you will end up in the channel itself. Go to the last section: "About" or the one before, with the description. There you will find the Patreon option. Once you click on that, it will tell you what to do. To do this, you need to have your banking app/website on your phone/PC, because after you chose your level of participation, the system will end up taking you to your banking app to confirm a monthly contribution. After that it's set up. Most channels usually offer different levels of participation, starting with maybe 2$, or a bit more, per month. After that you just need to make sure there's enough money in your credit card on the monthly date. It's all set🙂

[@rattyrachel4316]

Rheinhart Silvento Thanks for your help. 😊

[@Story-Voracious66]

Hmmm... I have heard of many people suffering symptoms like this when they have chronic carbon monoxide poisoning.

[@ClassicGhost]

That’s an interesting one

[@eddiemunster2196]

I have already told 4 friends of mine about you and thi channel. I set it to 3 of them

[@ClassicGhost]

That’s fantastic. Thank you

[@buckfaststradler4629]

Wasn't Maupassant suffering from tertiary syphilis when he wrote this ?

[@ClassicGhost]

I believe you might be right. General paralysis of the insane

[@marilynwashburn4480]

I'll recommend you to everyone I know.. every day!!!

[@ClassicGhost]

Lol. Don't drive your friends away though.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

He...forgot...the servants. How do you say you're charming without saying you're charming. Ugh.

[@Tomohawk-e1n]

This was recommended in another Maupassant story of urs "who knows". The guy (lol) said it was the scariest story he's ever heard as it deals with the mind and insanity. Im only a wee bit in but the paralysis and pressure sounds like "the hag" in sleep paralysis where she squeezes your chest by sitting on u

[@mijiyoon5575]

I do luv his name & this is a fine tale

[@lauriemack6270]

Llp¹

[@stevebarber8501]

Thanks!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you Steve. much appreciated

[@mijiyoon5575]

I'll share this...I📕📕📕👍👍👍👍👍

[@ClassicGhost]

Good. Please do!

[@tootsmagoots9523]

I appreciate you

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks, Toots!

[@thomfarrell9567]

Jim Morrison

[@ClassicGhost]

I remember spending hours wandering round the cemetery in Paris looking for his grave. Couldn't find it until someone took us there.

[@carolebell4862]

💕💜

[@annetteeggett]

Pls no Spoilers x

[@code-52]

Done

[@leslieatkinson3506]

Neurosyphilis....?

[@ClassicGhost]

I wondered. Very common in those days

[@vintagebrew1057]

I think G de M had the disease....

[@cawiltu]

Sorry for the irreverence, but being an old female I can tell you that the man is having a very familiar female hot flash in bed at the start of the story 😓😥

[@ClassicGhost]

People have pondered over the meaning of this story for years, you know