The Twisted Wood by Tony Walker

[@terryjaenke238]

Wow just realised this is your own work...bloody good job mate well done !

[@ClassicGhost]

Oh thanks :))

[@wesleyedwards3031]

The ominous imagery early in this tale gives fair warning - water seeping in, "dark and frothy" - trees "crowding in overhead like gossiping hags" - the forest "hissed and rustled on either side" - a "tenebrous glow" in the dark... No... this is not a lovely place for a visit... A dark story, beautifully crafted and read.

[@ClassicGhost]

Wow. Thank you. I am overjoyed you liked it.

[@waynehickman6121]

Well read,been house bound with an illness not covid and stories like this have kept me entertained and makes the day go faster

[@bittybitty8233]

Hope you're better...

[@paytonnova1603]

i know I'm kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@TheCrone]

Oh wow, i'm sort of house bound to or at least I can't walk and it sucks. Tony got me through covid so he just needs to hang out to get me to the rest of my life, l o l

[@rattyrachel4316]

Lulled into complacency by your bewitching tale and soothing voice, you made easy prey of me! Wicked, wicked, wicked, I say!

[@rattyrachel4316]

Hoping and preying for more in a similar vein, the sooner the better! (If your protagonist stays intact, that’s okay, too.)

[@ClassicGhost]

I have a few dark fairytale stories but they need a bit of sound editing. That's my next project I think

[@rattyrachel4316]

So happy to hear you have more stories in the works. Dark fairy tales ? That sounds intriguing! Keep writing and narrating your own stuff. You’re so good!

[@daniellecormier2060]

The writing is beautiful, evocative, soothing to the ear. The writer clearly has the heart of a poet and the gentle voice of the narrator acts as a contrast to the emerging horror in a way that adds to the tension. This is one of the better story telling Channels I have come across. A new favorite. I look forward to more. Thank you ❤️

[@emmamaclachlan1971]

The narrator, Tony Walker, is the author. ✌🏼

[@daniellecormier2060]

@@emmamaclachlan1971 👍

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

Showed up in my recommended from I assume my watching of similar videos. Ended up being a fan.

[@ClassicGhost]

Well that works for me :)

[@bittybitty8233]

Same here....

[@cultofj3777]

Fantastic tale! I little bit of Blackwood, a dash of folk horror and classic pulp, but a tale that's also modern and stands on its own. Truth be told, I would have probably made all the wrong decisions myself if I were in this same situation.

[@ClassicGhost]

Just stay in the car! But who does?

[@TheKrisnic]

Well that just fed into my fear of moths! Fantastic story

[@BertieShaul-mn4qc]

I really rather enjoy your stories and your word choice is fabulous 👌

[@alisonduffy6206]

A hypnotic tale, beautifully read. Thanks Tony - more please! Cheers.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you!

[@EncounterswithStrangeness]

Very much enjoyed. Thank you.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Dirty dishes disappeared again--this time while I was lost in your Twisted Wood. How can such a soft, gentle, soothing voice be so deceitfully creepy?!!! Have always been suspicious of insects-- all kinds-- but after your story I am very relieved that even moths and butterflies are no bigger than the are. Thank you for a very entertaining story. Next time I am in my nearby wood I shall be EXTRA respectful!! You can be assured.

[@frerindurin3632]

That was freaky! Worded beautifully and edited with fantastic mood setting sound effects.

[@deniseroper9030]

A good spooky tale. Well read too.

[@colemarie9262]

I used to hate being read to as a kid or in school. Now stuck in quarantine this whole year, nothing has been better than a good story read by a good narrator. This was very good, and I'd love to hear more of your work!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Just sub'd because of your great reading, but your own writing is even better!

[@ClassicGhost]

Oh well, that's the best thing I've heard all year! You made my week :)

[@daljordan8921]

Don't turn the comments off! Just disregard the poor folks with no clue. They've probably been brought up on tv and Disney alone. You're a lovely writer.

[@joannewatts6501]

A most splendid story ~ well done ✨🐿️✨❗️

[@zoemarie5568]

Big fan of yours x love your work 😍

[@cfurry2]

I thoroughly enjoyed that! You had me in the woods with the large spiders and moths. I feel as if my skin is crawling! Great job

[@blixten2928]

Gorgeously read, and anyone who has ever been lost in a forest knows exactly how this guy was feeling! And the temptation to plunder and take home... But, finding the thing in the house: that was more a question of theft than of plundering the forest? And the hunter: he had stolen the chrysalis originally in order to use it as bait? Human laws, nature laws...and diamond larvae. Wonderul.

[@lancelotdufrane]

What a great Story! Barely in and already looking for more!. I really enjoy your writing!. Thank You!

[@ClassicGhost]

Wow, thank you :)

[@angelachouinard4581]

Your voice was so soothing and hypnotic, perfect for the beautiful prose. I could picture everything so clearly. It's right up there with the classics from Weird Tales. .

[@ClassicGhost]

You’ve made my day !

[@andersonfilmandsound]

Tony. Mr Tony Walker. I have fallen into a spate of your narrated stories.. Such a good job on Jekyll&Hyde..and soo many others of my favourite stories. But this story! Its similar to coming across the nest of a pelligrin falcon. This strange, fresh new story and your voice narration saved my soul from dire end of ends.. THANK YOU. Your delivery could'nt have been more perfect. The tone, the intonations.the pauses in all of the exact right places. But mostly the tone. WELL DONE TONY. BRILLIANT WORK! I insist we have to meet for drink in north/central London asap!

[@ClassicGhost]

One day I will be in London again!

[@TheBogsOfficial]

Oh, very nice work Tony. Glad you have you in the community!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you kindly

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Wonderful story! Very creepy and atmospheric, and I didn’t skip to the end, which is rare for me and that means every word was worth listening to! Subbed, both because of the fantastic story and your wonderful, soothing voice that I will listen to at night to help me sleep. Can’t listen to most because every mis pronunciation jars me horribly. So thanks

[@ClassicGhost]

You see I do sleep stories as well? (Just started)

[@feralbluee]

Mahler, Sibelius, and Iggy Pop. ROTFL fantastic! love it! 😂

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Very subtly creepy and horrific at the end...Thank you.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you. Always harder when it's your own work. If someone doesn't like Charles Dickens or Bram Stoker or Amelia Edwards I can take it more stoically!

[@clonejones7955]

Great story Tony!

[@KayBacci]

Very creepy story, with beautiful use of language to set the scene. If only the stranded man had understood the danger he was in and had dropped the crysallis. Would that have saved him, though? Fascinating story, beautifully narrated by its talented writer! Thank you,Tony! 😊

[@ClassicGhost]

Even I don't know that!

[@boosqueezy2418]

this gave me the willies. well done!

[@ClassicGhost]

Ta

[@jessicaboyles3903]

Your stories are so beautifully written and haunting, with wonderfully creative ideas. I’m truly enjoying them. Thank you for your diligence and effort!! You’re inspiring me, as someone who’s always been told I have a gift for writing, to begin experimenting with some of my own ideas!

[@ClassicGhost]

You should. And don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. Write !

[@andrewkoastephens210]

Fantastic!

[@ClassicGhost]

Many thanks!

[@timothyhopkins6960]

It’s wonderful , outstanding indeed.

[@dmx5439]

Another brilliant narration

[@ClassicGhost]

You are very kind

[@dmx5439]

@@ClassicGhost not at all ....you're really good

[@user-hu1]

I like your stories. They are most enjoyable. You have a wonderful talent / gift. I look fowward to hearing them all. ❤

[@Mr_CoolGamer-]

Loved this! Everything about it ❤️

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you ! glad you did

[@shamsluman4159]

It reflects where we are now. We have a chance to stop human greed or be lost. Very well written. Thank you.

[@veganleigh4817]

Your stories are creepy and shivery. And your voice conveys that atmosphere. Very well done!

[@Christyj62011]

Just purchased your book on Amazon. Looking forward to reading it.

[@ClassicGhost]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trudi1962]

Fabulous writing. Felt like I was there! Missed your chat at the end though ❤️

[@ClassicGhost]

Oh thank you! Sorry about the chat

[@undeadondine1977]

Excellent work!👍

[@paulross225]

Your narration and style thereof is extremely good, but I suspect that there's not so much as room for improvement but rather to get even better! 10/10 anyway! 👍

[@garybernstein3527]

The Twisted Woods is not just an excellent story, but I think it's use of language and metaphor and simile and imagery is as perfect and vivid and effective as any story I have read, and I have read quite a few . I like the story a lot, and found myself led up to the final horrifying ending in the most effective way. While all the details and specifics of the story have the impact of the freshest imagery, the general plot follow a certain class of story plot. Most horror stories tend to fit a pattern, but this is this is not to say they are less effective for this. The ending is prepared carefully with details and hints and by the time I reach the ending, I think I was expected to have a pretty good idea of what it would be; but I had no certainty and remains in suspense his little by little the clues emerged . The pace and tempo of the story getting me there and the dawning realization of where it is going -- this pacing is just another aspect of the story that is perfectly done. I can hardly think of another horror story that is better written in this one. there's a slightly literary tone to the language, an effective vocabulary in use, but but nothing to challenge a modern reader to think the story is too dense or too old fashioned. I can't emphasize too much how how perfect the quality of the writing is . Tony, I discovered your work by chance some months ago. I did not realize that in addition to narrating a number of classics, you also wrote some of your own. found the quality of narration and the choice of stories to be impressive. Then I discovered that you also wrote. the stories by you that I read all seem very good to excellent until I came to this one which seems perfect. Apparently you have quite a large body of work, not just a massive body of posted narrations of classic stories, but if your own writings. at one time I read quite a bit of horror stories and I found myself surprised and embarrassed that I had not heard of you before. it is possible - and I may be talking through my hat here because I'm talking about something I don't know anything about -- that you may not have maximized the marketing potential of your work, possibly being self-published to keep control. If that is the case, I I think you should give some consideration to getting a major publisher to bring out an addition of your work. I am not as naive as I sound because I know it is not as easy it might be to get a publisher to read your works let alone to publish them. I suspect with a body of work you have established, you might well find it a little easier to get their attention. I know I'm talking through my hat on a subject in which I have no Professional Knowledge really if I'm being silly I have to apologize. but I do find it strange that I have not heard of you before recently, which led me to believe that you may not be marketing your work is effective as you might . Please keep writing stories like this one . .

[@karannina1]

Your voice is poetry🦋💐⚘❤🙏

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@kerrijones1726]

I am sorry it has taken me so long to find your stories.... Love them all..

[@ClassicGhost]

I am very pleased. I like it best when people enjoy my own stories.

[@liznik.999]

This story is so creepy and perfect in every way!

[@ClassicGhost]

I’m very pleased you like it

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Wonderful. Thank you. New subscriber 😊

[@tootsieb11]

Well once I'd managed to rid myself of the image of Gavin being a look a like of Shrek I settled into the story. You really could do voice overs 🥰 it didn't disappoint x

[@martiwilliams4592]

One of my favorites. You are a master! Respect!!!!

[@ClassicGhost]

Pity about the live stream :(

[@martiwilliams4592]

@@ClassicGhost True. But fortune has it that there is another Tony Walker story right at hand! thank you for your hard work!

[@jighoststar8943]

This one is so scary! Great story and narration 👏

[@terryjaenke238]

Good job brother, would you consider reading a bit of sci fi horror now and then, not only would I like it but I think it might get you a few more subs...its surprising how many people love space adventure stories...all the best my friend.

[@ClassicGhost]

I used to devour sci fi . Do you have anything in mind?

[@terryjaenke238]

@@ClassicGhost maybe some Isaac Asimov or Ray bradbury has som interesting short storys on both sides of the spectrum, horror, space, some good stuff...Though I'm sure you will have some great ideas..good job with the ads mate. I'm about to enjoy your latest story by Guy as I go to sleep, you my friend and Ian have been a great help with my insomnia so cheers.. Great work.

[@peachbottomparanormal3587]

Tboned in a car accident by young girl texting left me with a terrific concussion, no social media or painting, however, this channel is exactly what the dr ordered 💯😊, you're voice is so soothing! Thank you ❣️😌

[@ClassicGhost]

That sounds awful. I wish you a speedy recovery

[@peachbottomparanormal3587]

@@ClassicGhost many thanks..😌

[@StoryVoracious]

Very Dark Crystal. Love your work Tony. 🕸🕸🕸🐛🦋🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you kindly

[@martiwilliams4592]

Exactly what I needed just now, getting re-acquainted with an old friend. Just as entangling, capturing as first time around. Thank you.

[@ClassicGhost]

I am wanting to do another story with the more poetic style of this one. I have some ideas

[@martiwilliams4592]

@@ClassicGhost Looking forward to it. Thank you.

[@barbaralindhjem1582]

Very evocative.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

To each what is due Great job, Tony! Cool story. Please keep writing and narrating.

[@ClassicGhost]

I am trying to get the motivation to sit down and edit so e new stories

[@donaldmccleary9015]

@@ClassicGhost take your time and keep up the good work, Tony. I like your stories. I have heard so many new and excellent stories from your channel since I started listening in December 2022. There are many true gems to listen to on your channel over a good Scotch, Rye, or Bourbon!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Good tale. Thank you!

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll post more :)

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

Voice is incredible. I could listen forever. You could read the phone book

[@lolatiny7332]

You have a new subscriber, can wait to listen at night or when raining. It's day light and messing up this story.

[@ClassicGhost]

Great! Glad you liked it

[@rhondacampbell4186]

Thank you ❣️

[@lesreed9269]

Thank you for a great set of stories, read in a voice/style that's easy on the ear. Best wishes, Les.

[@ClassicGhost]

+Les Reed Thank you, Les. Much appreciated

[@CleoHarperReturns]

This was creepy, magical and most of all hypnotic. Nicely done, sir.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you, Violet

[@kelliesmith2189]

Absolutely Amazing. Loved this soo much.

[@ClassicGhost]

+Kellie Smith thank you!

[@LadyEng]

Excellent story. Excellent reading. Cheers from Argentina.

[@kaymeadowsartandillustration]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this was GREAT!!!

[@ClassicGhost]

I loved that you liked it !

[@colinmurray5368]

Hi Tony, I've enjoyed many of your readings and I've noticed that you have covered some of E F Benson's ghost stories. You may be aware that Benson's brothers (A C and R H Benson) also wrote ghost stories often with a religious spin. There is a book called 'The Temple of Death' published by Wordsworth Editions which features the best of these. I prefer A C to R H and the title story by A C Benson is probably the best however many of these tales create a genuinely sinister atmosphere. Best wishes Colin

[@ClassicGhost]

I was in Waterstones in Manchester last year and I saw a volume by one of the Benson Brothers (AC I think?). I nearly bought it. Then I thought: I've got too many books already. Big mistake. I wish I'd got it now.

[@70schild420]

Wow Tony you just totally creeped me out…great writing!!❤

[@ClassicGhost]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@levityoflonging22]

Great story! You are a talented writer. Thank you for sharing.

[@mr.peevyshow1914]

A since of dread, uneasiness creepiness good show.

[@christinekovic5791]

Great story Tony, you have a lovely voice, ...but it was quite hard to hear you during the parts when the piercingly high pitched dramatization sounds were playing ...the rest of the story was as if I were there in that dank, sinister forest living the whole thing myself! ...You are a very talented writer and narrator Tony, Thank You for sharing your work with us. I've subscribed, ..n' now to go find more of your wonderful stories to listen to! :D

[@ClassicGhost]

You will see that I have stopped putting sound effects in my latest stories. We live and learn

[@tennesseegirl5539]

I could listen to you all day😌

[@ClassicGhost]

You probably can now

[@tennesseegirl5539]

@@ClassicGhost thank you so much Sir! You are very talented! I love spooky tales in spooky old houses too! 🖤

[@boosqueezy2418]

i’ve listened to this one prob twenty times!!

[@ClassicGhost]

I will try to do another similar one soon.

[@bleonhard818]

This is why I never hike.

[@ClassicGhost]

Very wise!

[@WWZenaDo]

Excellent narration!

[@Cat_festation]

Ghastly! The sound effects were so creepy I could picture the nattow paths and the awful threats above. 😳. Great tale!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks a lot :)

[@mijiyoon5575]

👍👍👍🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛...TY

[@ClassicGhost]

Wow! Thank you

[@ivyg6178]

Another good story just the type I like 🙂

[@help4hedgehogs950]

Loved this. Fabulous, thank you x

[@ClassicGhost]

It’s really nice. You’re listening to my stories.

[@meganmcnelis7136]

Just heard this wonderful story on the podcast. The quality of the light in the wood and the mention of Barrow reminded me of Tolkien's Barrow-wights! 😳

[@ClassicGhost]

It probably was inspired by that. Coincidentally, I was just watching a BBC documentary about Tolkien when I saw this comment

[@MartiWilliams-r2z]

Listening again, again.Thank you.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks again!

[@susanotway7875]

Another great story Tony. Thanks.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for listening

[@johnnicholas1488]

I liked it.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you John

[@LucianoTestiPaul]

Thanks!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you so much Luciano. Thank you very much.

[@paskj1]

I use the first ten minutes of this story as a creative writing exercise for my Year 8's. They have to imagine they are the man and describe the situation using all their senses. They think it is really scary which shows how good you are at writing!! I hope that is ok with you?

[@ClassicGhost]

It is but there are some f words in it and now i feel bad :) actually. Im delighted you do but blushing about the language

[@paskj1]

Don't worry. It's only one word in the segment I use. And I am a Kiwi and do not get so excited about swearing haha@@ClassicGhost

[@TheShadowfakx]

I used to like the rain.

[@ClassicGhost]

I still do :)

[@johnprimm35]

Nice reading, and writing. Thank you!

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks John.

[@johnprimm35]

Keep them coming. I don’t often have time for these stories, but they are always welcome.

[@garybernstein3527]

previously I believed I had posted a long comment, a rhapsody of praise for ths story I no longer see that comment posted . perhaps the link was too great to successfully Post in the space . so let me give you the short version, although this is an excellent story as this has been almost everything I have read so far by you, this one stands out for the to ordinary Excellence of its prose. Wotd choice, imagery, metaphor, simile, phrasing - every aspect of this story has an excellence beyond others of yours that I have read and and Beyond those of almost anyone else. The plot and it's unrolling our excellent but there are a number of other fine stories by you and others with a plot as good, but very few things I have read match the effectiveness of the beautiful language . you mentioned in one of your answers to a comment, that you were thinking of writing other stories in a political vein like this one . if that is all possible please do.

[@garybernstein3527]

I see that I put more than a few typos into the above comment , such as political for polished , at this point can only apologize for them.

[@violetfemme411]

Oh Tony, not spiders...HUGE SPIDERS!?? Any size spiders really...My biggest phobia. Another great story though 👍❤

[@ClassicGhost]

There is a spider phobia story on here though. Basil Copper

[@violetfemme411]

@@ClassicGhost I'll have to check it out (?) Lol

[@violetfemme411]

@@ClassicGhost OK then...that was fun. Excuse me for a sec...iiiiiieeeeeeeee.

[@-Reagan]

This one is so beautifully eerie

[@grazia1238]

What a wonderful voice you have are you a trained actor😽

[@ClassicGhost]

No, not at all but thank you

[@grazia1238]

@@ClassicGhost do you get many gigs for voice overs or storytelling?😽

[@ClassicGhost]

@@grazia1238 I am still on acx so I have done one or two but I hate auditioning. It’s such a time taker and then waiting to be turned down.

[@grazia1238]

@@ClassicGhost I really can't believe that you get turned down at an audition, I find your voice is clear and amazing, 🌸

[@scottde-walden2760]

Humus and rocket ,deserves everything received 👌🏻🤣🤣

[@pattymullin8515]

Wow!

[@vanillasuncherries]

Great story! ❤

[@edf777]

This is brilliant 👏thank you 😊

[@lesleywoodroffe3037]

Loved it!

[@auroramariealmeara8622]

Great story

[@emilyduffy1410]

Great story!

[@ClassicGhost]

I always like when people like my own stuff :) It's just normal though I suppose. Anyone would.

[@emilyduffy1410]

Definitely! We all love it when someone compliments our work. ❤️

[@garybernstein3527]

You mentioned that you were considering writing more stories . if you can match the style of this story and other writings, you should drop everything else like eating and sleeping and devote all your time to creating such masterpieces .

[@lindajarvis4517]

Sound keeps stopping & starting?? Great story

[@ClassicGhost]

Do you have the times where it stops?