"The Little Ghost" by Hugh Walpole | Ghost stories for Christmas | Audio narration

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Hello Cryptonites! Not many sleeps 'til Christmas now, and still more stories to come, starting with this one by Hugh Walpole. Hope you enjoy!

[@shelleymarquis2887]

It made me cry bitter sweet tears for the recent loss of my own Charley Bond. The description from the speaker as holding himself as the showy one, slightly superior one and his silly condescension early on. I was luckier and had my friend for 53 years in which she never once turned her face from me in disapproval or embarrassment. She put up with my posturing before I knew what I was doing in the world. I still don't know. I need to talk to her to sort out the grief I'm feeling as I had with my other griefs and she's not here. Our picture of life was that rather than being in the same boat, people are alone in their own boats but on the same ocean and sometimes a boat drifts close enough to hold hands on the waves until the final wave separates you. She held one hand and vice versa and my late husband held the other. Now no one holds either hand and I drift alone, truly. But thank you. I believe in wallowing in grief rather than leaning away to avoid it. You never get to the other side by avoiding it. May we have the holidays we want to have rather than the ones we deserve. 😅☃️

[@StoryVoracious]

From a stranger you don't know, just someone else out here on the ocean, thanks for telling your story. I'm sorry for your loss and can relate. 🌊🛶

[@maryeckel9682]

I lost my best friend, whom I only met in 2011, last June to cancer. Those ones who accept you completely...she left a Susan-shaped hole that no one else could fill. Sending hugs 🫂

[@juliadia007]

The way you take your time with the narration sets such a serene and melancholy ambience. I love it.

[@GingerTomMom]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Thank you for the lovely Christmas ghost story.

[@joedge6142]

Thanks Jasper, a gentle, comforting, little ghost story. The scary thing in it wasn't the ghost for a change.

[@ottopippenger1590]

Walpole is always great- and it always baffles me when people complain about the audio production, the music and effects are what make the climaxes of your readings so effective, Tarnhelm for instance absolutely terrified me due largely to those choices. Looking forward to this, though I do quite selfishly hope you have one or two more planned between now and Christmas!

[@EnCryptedHorror]

Thank you Otto! And, yes, I've got some lovely (I hope!) stories lined up for the rest of the month...

[@ottopippenger1590]

@@EnCryptedHorror woo-hoo!

[@maryeckel9682]

Tarnhelm scared the heck outta me!

[@StoryVoracious]

Thanks Jasper. Your soundscapes are phenomenal, and narration superb. What a touching story. There is nowhere, really to hide from grief when it takes you. It can be so very isolating. What a lovely way to to get through it. A ghost or the story of a ghost.

[@carolrios9216]

Jasper reading Hugh Walpole, doesn't get better than that.

[@woolybullybananapeel8642]

That was such a lovely story and you told it so beautifully! Like a balm for the soul! Just what I was needing. Your masterful skills at crafting the perfect mood and breathing life in to a story continues to amazes me! Thank you! ✨❄️✨

[@blackfyre365]

Good story - thanks so much! ❤

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Wonderful story and read beautifully. Living alone with my bird, I often talk to myself 🤭 Thank you 😊

[@Shineon83]

No….your little feathered friend hears every word you say ❤

[@jackyhawkins1895]

@Shineon83 🤭 Good job he's not a talker

[@Shineon83]

Wonderful story. Walpole often surprises, but rarely disappoints ❤

[@shadownet3d]

Thank you, Jasper. I wish you a Merry Christmas.

[@Andrew-if3sd]

Touching ghost 👻 story ❤

[@dismith73]

Beautiful timing and delicate tone, gently understated as ever, great reading

[@caroleastwood9386]

Jasper.This story really blew me away emotionally having had such a special friendship.Thank You.

[@Thicketworks]

Thank you for this lovely gift. What a fitting tale for this season which invites us to remember those we have lost, and to find comfort in the quiet things. May you and yours be blessed, Jasper.

[@frankedwards2784]

Jasper, you have excelled yourself yet again - fabulous story and brilliantly narrated. Many thanks for taking the time to upload.

[@joereilly8028]

Thanks Jasper lovely gentle tale superbly read as always

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great story and narration! I love these little gems I have never heard before. Good ole' Hugh never lets us down! Great music, backround noise, and environmental sounds. The snow outside and on the old windows in the picture is awesome. The end of this story has some amazing words about life. Thanks!

[@navelriver]

This kind of story and the presentation are my favourite.

[@beckylynnegamble588]

thank you kindly, never heard this one before and I really enjoyed it. Happy Holidays!

[@spews1973]

It's after midnight where I am, and I have to get up at 6 AM. The first two minutes sound excellent. I'll listen to the rest tomorrow.

[@shiva72945]

Sleep well.🛌

[@SusanMarie3]

Very intriguing story!! Thank you ❤

[@jetstream-1]

Thanks for these Jasper. All perfectly done. Thanks also for the introduction to HW.

[@sarge4455]

Excellent work 🫡, always a pleasure listening to your voice hope you have an awesome Christmas 🎄

[@mmajs99]

Thank you, Jasper!

[@libertycowboy2495]

Enjoyed much...very sweet

[@JamesRobertSmith]

Gee whiz, that was a great work and performance.

[@WilliamTuckwell-r8b]

Hugh do we appreciate….and Jasper of course.

[@SandyBrrr]

Thank you Mr. J, I always feel the need of some Hugh Walpole around the holidays.

[@teebee9232]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@THEPAGEBURNER1979]

Sir Jasper La’Strange has just put out another Epic Narration so get you some of it.

[@mijiyoon5575]

👻👻👻👻👻

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

Wow I'm here 3 minutes in😅😁🌈