I've read this story at least twice, but your wonderful narration really brings it to life. My 9th great grandfather was the Roger Conant (1592-1679) who founded Salem. It's his statue that stands in Salem. Thankfully, that was long before the witch trials. Thank you!
@BarryHart-xo1oy4 ай бұрын
That’s quite a lineage.
@rosiemcnaughton99334 ай бұрын
@@BarryHart-xo1oy 👍
@zacetto3 жыл бұрын
I have heard that Vincent Price was a perfect gentleman, but this could be his son with such delivery and inflection! .....and I love Kuttner, The Graveyard Rats, next, please. 😎
@briggyb4 жыл бұрын
Henry was my great great uncle. I had never thought to look for him on here but I am so glad I did. Thank you for this. It's always fun to feel a stronger connection with our ancestors.
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
That's amazeballs! I hope we did great, great Uncle narrative justice. E.E.F.
@novellanurney12942 жыл бұрын
@@FrenchEdward06 😅😂🤣" That's amazeballs" , I can't fathom hearing you say that... anymore than the Queen saying such a phrase .However, most uneducated presumptions are wrong, especially mine. I very much enjoyed this narration, thank you very much for sharing your talents with us all. Happy New year's!
@mru23444 жыл бұрын
I hear a slight whisper of Vincent Price in your voice. Quite enjoyable, thank you 😊
@anthonysokolsky62104 жыл бұрын
You've stolen my thunder! Yes very Vincent Price like!
@vintagebrew10574 жыл бұрын
With a hint of Donald Sutherland?
@jonwiley25923 жыл бұрын
I disagree with both above about Edward French's performance. What's so wrong with allowing French to be an original?
@medicalmisinformation3 жыл бұрын
More than a whisper.
@medicalmisinformation3 жыл бұрын
@@jonwiley2592 It's impossible not to hear it if you have listened to Price's radio work. It's wonderful!
@natalya60913 жыл бұрын
Henry Kuttner's "The Salem Horror "is quite amazing.The narrator's baritone is really fantastic.Many thanks.🇷🇺
@williamshelton41502 жыл бұрын
The Dreams in the Witch House, with a touch of The Rats in the Walls. Lovecraft has been the source material for many younger horror writers.
@georgeohwell84813 жыл бұрын
This man could read a phone directory and make it sound fascinating....
@MitaLupa2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely enchanting, Mr. French! A terrific tale told perfectly. Right up there with the late, great Ken Nordine. I look forward to hearing more from you, sir!
@FrenchEdward062 жыл бұрын
THANKS MitaLupa. Ken Nordine IS and will always be the KING of the storytelling hill. Be safe and well! E.E.F.
@paulbishop34183 жыл бұрын
Perfect narration. What I wouldn't give for such a great speaking voice.
@lyndapadgett15753 жыл бұрын
i do also hear a slight Vincent Price love it
@libertycharissage60374 жыл бұрын
thank you. Mr. French. I wanted to hear this story for so long. this is the best halloween gift. thank you again
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
It was a TREAT for me too, liberty. Thanks for listening.. Cheers. E.E.F.
@toekafrank69984 жыл бұрын
Excellent narration. A treasure discovered.🙏🦉🇪🇨Thank you very much!
@jopalfreyman27473 жыл бұрын
Read with just the right tone, thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for the time and energy you put in into this.
@toekafrank69984 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Oliver Onion's "The Beckoning Fair One"... in therapeutic tones. Grateful.🙏
@cloudtx3 жыл бұрын
Solid story. It didn't chill me as much as Hydra did but nevertheless, it was a good thrilling tale. Thanks Mr. French!
@bodegabreath42584 жыл бұрын
Every word creates pictures that are so vivid it’s almost as if we were right there watching the drama unfold. A fly on the wall, so to speak.
@feralbluee4 жыл бұрын
Go ahead scare me to death - that scream! perfectly timed, short and high pitched :}
@brucevaughn2886 Жыл бұрын
What an absolute joy and pleasure to run across this story!
@bethplunkett69907 ай бұрын
What a fantastic voice. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world. ❤
@FrenchEdward067 ай бұрын
Thank YOU for listening, Beth. I hope you will subscribe. I do this every Saturday. Cheers. E.E.F.
@PelleCreepy4 жыл бұрын
Great reading of a great Mythos story!
@joeguitar4193 жыл бұрын
Great speaking voice, sir! Reminds me of the late-great Vincent Price. But I'm sure you're aware of that. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
@FrenchEdward063 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe. There are worse things than being compared to the great Price! Be well and safe, Joe Guitar and stay tuned for more stories. E.E.F.
@luvuforeverjames3 жыл бұрын
@@FrenchEdward06 a bit late to reply as I've only just seen this, but tyvm means "thank you very much". Wonderful story and great narration as usual Mr E.E French.
@RolandWieffering12 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this story is among the popular and best tales. That's where it belongs. Together with a bunch of Bloch, CA Smith, and the likes....! I can't help myself in calling for more, more and still more.... All the best Ian and stay safe...!
@FrenchEdward062 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roland. You can call me Ed. Cheers. E.E.F.
@grahamturner12902 жыл бұрын
Marvellous.
@parapoliticos523 жыл бұрын
You have a great voice for these kind of stories.
@captcorajus Жыл бұрын
This was very enjoyable! Thank you
@montsemajanmartinez98244 жыл бұрын
😳 Abigail Prynne...? ...or was it Prim...? 🤔 ⛓️ Prim made me think of a certain Thomas Browne. ⛓️ Thomas Browne was the man who coined the term "prim" (as well as words like Medicine and Hallucination and many others) ⛓️ Sir Thomas Browne was Shakespeare's equal, -though time has cast him in the shade....and that's a shame ⛓️ Sir Thomas left behind a number of works, all of which are well worth the time of any curious reader with an antiquarian bent; but, for our purposes : ⛓️ HYDRIOTAPHIA - Urn Burial - ⛓️ Yes. Seems to fit the theme of this story, doesn't it? 🤔 ⛓️ I went and found it, but sad to say: Only one version available on line. This is a crime, isn't it? 🤔 ⛓️ Not that the version on line is bad, of course. It's just not as good as it could be, if you see what I'm saying? ⛓️ Some poems and some writers deserve the dignity that history has denied them. Sir Thomas Browne is one. E. E. French, I believe, is the man to do it. -doubt me if you will, but before deciding, go over and listen. See if this poem does not deserve greater dignity. (a humble request) ⛓️ Additionally : NO version of the Gardens of Cyrus 😣 -can it be? -sadly yes. (quoth the raven) ⛓️ Well That was a circuitous trip we have taken, wasn't it? -but not entirely boring now, -was it? 🤔 ⛓️ Think of this as an invitation to become acquainted with Shakespeare's forgotten brother. (if not already known) ⛓️ Best way is to look up A Quincunx for Thomas Browne, and then a listen to Hydriotaphia (17+4 minutes total running time) In so doing, you might just find a friend (so to speak) and someone to stimulate your twilight speculations about life, and meaning, and...lots of things. ⛓️ I hope that I have not been too overbearing. Best of luck with all you do. 🍀👍
@Tipi_Dan4 жыл бұрын
Edward--- I didn't know you were a contemporary. Upon discovering your channel, I though I'd hit upon a collection of old-time radio tales. Your voice is very like one of our famous old radio suspense story narrators. His name escapes me.
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
You're thinking perhaps Orson or Vincent. I've heard those comparisons.....But thanks for listening! E.E.F.
@Tipi_Dan4 жыл бұрын
@@FrenchEdward06 It was E.G. Marshall I was thinking of; but after direct comparison, his voice is more brash and harsh than yours. You do voice the same baritone authority.
@jamescampbell394 жыл бұрын
@@Tipi_Dan, He narrated the CBS Radio Mystery Theater I used to listen to it after Reds Baseball games.
@feralbluee4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tipi Dan (love that name :) i have no idea why, but i thought of James Earl Jones. i bet he'd tell these tales with an authority making them eerie and hair-raising. very different, but equal to Edward - who is really fantastic. i liked E.G. Marshall a lot, too. Oh my, i just realized you used authority - didn't even realize it. LOL Keep safe :}
@chrishalliday83714 жыл бұрын
Splendid offering for Halloween, Mr F!
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris. Glad our little trick turned out to be a treat! E.E.F.
@Thewolverine08653 жыл бұрын
I miss Vincent Price so much! Thank you for keeping up the work!
@artandcard Жыл бұрын
"an indescribably miasma of antiquity" and other Lovecraft influences
@kelvinsmith68544 жыл бұрын
Perfect narration.
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
Kelvin- I find my narrations so much more "focused" when I broadcast from the witch room! Thanks. E.E.F.
@sarahjane78864 жыл бұрын
Happy Halloween xx loved it!
@johnmitchelljr3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jaygee-bj1dk4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect tyvm
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
Not sure what tyvm means....but, THANKS! E.E.F.
@luvuforeverjames3 жыл бұрын
@@FrenchEdward06 a bit late to reply but just seen this....tyvm means "thank you very much". Wonderful story and great narration as usual Mr E.E. French.
@therussiancomicbookgeek3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome through in through
@baruchben-david41963 жыл бұрын
Finishing with Danse Macabre was a wonderful touch...
@FrenchEdward063 жыл бұрын
Baruch-I'm glad you think so....it's kind of a cliché but it seemed fitting to conclude this reading with that wonderful violin note. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
@earthcat3 жыл бұрын
You took me there and didn't let me go.
@johnyoucantseena74844 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to play darkest dungeons again
@Wombats5553 жыл бұрын
Or is it just a trick of the light?
@firespook234 жыл бұрын
I would love to have that black circle of stone in my room.
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
Be careful what you wish for. I suspect the black circle is a metaphor for that dark part of everyone's psyche. In other words, it's already in your room! Cheers. E.E.F.
@bryine.willis86832 жыл бұрын
I had a touch
@artandcard Жыл бұрын
Is the last sentence written in italics? Lovecraft readers might know of this habit.
@natalya60913 жыл бұрын
Hello dear Edward.Would you mind to send me alink is you read Chesterton.
@dingocapo20873 жыл бұрын
Ed French sounds like mr Vincent Price.
@stevenedwardmaylott60782 жыл бұрын
So what are we going to do tonight brain?
@BennyLlama392 жыл бұрын
The same thing we do every night, Pinky... *try to take over the world.* 😀
@stevenedwardmaylott60782 жыл бұрын
@@BennyLlama39 Narrrth
@bartacomuskidd7752 жыл бұрын
What happened to your "Who Goes There!" vids?
@FrenchEdward062 жыл бұрын
Copyright issues, Bartacomus. Had to remove it . E.E.F.
@granny13ad334 жыл бұрын
Best not to mess with such things. BTW it's Jan 11, 2020. I don't need Halloween for a good story
@FrenchEdward064 жыл бұрын
Every week is Halloween on this channel. Cheers! E.E.F.
@granny13ad334 жыл бұрын
@@FrenchEdward06 🎃
@natalya60913 жыл бұрын
With sardonic amuzement Cардонический Злобно- насмешливый Презрительнвый