The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft (Audiobook)

[@VINCENTDARKLY]

I love Exploring's SCP readings. But NOTHING beats his H.P readings. I enjoy them even more than the complete collection audible.

[@andrewsalhany5665]

💯

[@DiePinky]

Dont even compare SCP trash with Lovecrafts work.

[@VINCENTDARKLY]

@@DiePinky that's not fair. there is a lot of really well written scp's.

[@ktk44man]

​@@DiePinkythat's funny because when Lovecraft does his long descriptions i feel like he often reads like an SCP entry. But i dont get the hate for what is basically a database of thousands of independent short horror stories. A Lovecraft fan should inherently appreciate SCP just for what it is

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

@@DiePinkythe thing literally based on lovecraft? That’s some weak ass bait

[@HiveTyrant25]

Imagine being an eldritch god trying to bring about your dominion of Earth, and your twin sons are clapped by a dog and a trio of nerds singing.

[@widdershins3785]

While it might be insinuated that it still did get, uh, teleported out according to plan.... yeah, sure don't look good when your Invisible Juggernaut done blowed up while crying fer Daddy.

[@HelghastTrooper]

@@widdershins3785 I thought it teleported away because, as its invisibility was broken, its revealed form was so totally incongruent with our plane of reality that it fizzled out of it and teleported to the one of its inhuman parent's.

[@widdershins3785]

@@HelghastTrooper Well, in the original story, it breaks out and is roaming around the countryside stomping houses & sucking up cows (not exaggerating much) for some good few weeks. I don't think its insinuated its dealt much damage? Given its basically a dang flesh wall at that point. It ends with it crying on the mountain peak before zapping away. No one is sure, because the only guy that was looking saw its face and is just done with seeing things now, if you get me

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

@@widdershins3785this isn’t the original story?

[@laurafrakinroslin]

HP a Lovecraft is fun because his entire body of work is defined by fear of change which usually means fear of new things but also old houses and penguins.

[@blixten2928]

Yes, he's one of the few who can make penguins terrifying - lunging at you, blindly, giant, in icy caves...

[@jamesamos6565]

Don't forget that the penguins are also disgusting.

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

You can't trust penguins.

[@zapan9643]

Penguins are one of the most grotesque creatures on earth, tho... Even the magnapinna squid are more attractive compared to those hideous creatures of primal masonry.

[@BlertaPupu]

I think it's also fun because it explores the fear of uncertainty which probably a lot of people have.

[@Boneworm852]

One of my favorite bits of this story is that Armitage is one of Wilbur's penpals and actually comes to visit him in Dunwich once. It makes way more sense why Armitage would let him in to read the Necronomicon, and why Armitage so quickly becomes a believer in what Wilbur might do with unfettered access to it. Also props to Dr. Morgan for insisting on repping the .700 Nitro Express, lol

[@darklord884]

I think he just got offended that Wilbur called him MR. Armitage. :D

[@Boneworm852]

@@darklord884 "I did not pass all these sanity checks writing my dissertation for some teenage country folk demon wizard to call me '*MISTER* Armitage"

[@RangerOfTheOrder]

.700 Nitro Express wasn't invented until the 80s though...

[@Boneworm852]

@@RangerOfTheOrder that's what cultists *want* you to think

[@darklord884]

@@Boneworm852 The Nitro Express is an ancient eldritch secret that humanity is more aware of than it dares admit.

[@LupinTelegar]

This is probably my favourite Lovecraft story. The combination of creeping and growing horror mixed with an element of scientific discovery, then throw in a small group of brave men willing to stand against the evil and a payoff at the end as the horror is met and fought. Thank you for reading this one.

[@avaminehane8188]

i’m so glad you’ve put this out, I’m on chapter 4, but to have someone read it out in the proper cadence is so much easier to dive into. Thanks so much for me: 1:22:56

[@dasdeke]

Yes! We eating good folks!!

[@Orions_path]

Yes

[@eindummkopf2970]

My fav lovecraft story so hype

[@Projectdarke]

Omnonomnom

[@BanderAlamrii]

Keep it up boys

[@Azrael1st]

Eating brains good

[@vosteove]

Opening with a chapter-length description of Dunwich and its surroundings was a brilliant idea on Lovecraft’s part. I love that he takes time to bring us into the atmosphere of the story, and he does it so evocatively that we feel the town’s deep-rooted weirdness before we know anything about Armitage or the Watleys.

[@crystallakeclo]

It is 0° outside and perfect to bundle up and listen to this, thank you so much Mangg!!

[@Imaproshaman7]

These are always so long and a bit hard to understand with the writing style, but that's my favorite part about them. It gives me a lot to imagine while I'm listening to it. It makes it the best stories to listen to while playing Minecraft. That's why I'm always down for audiobooks. The way they're read here is amazing. The added voice acting recently really elevates the experience too. Nice as always.

[@pepealasquid6005]

mine on, same for me. i just love the pure autism of lovecraft jumping off the page

[@didgruntleddansnyderfan]

It's very American. 19th century American, that is. If you read some Edgar Allan Poe you will see where Lovecraft got the style. Even some of the themes. Poe has a prose novel called The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, where you see almost all the odd elements found a century later in Lovecraft, like in particular the curious blend of science and mysticism. But he also has many short stories that pull in a similar direction.

[@Imaproshaman7]

@didgruntleddansnyderfan Oh wow, I didn't expect a reply to such an old comment, haha. That's really interesting though. It's pretty good stuff.

[@supream246]

I'm so glad this is on KZbin. I listened to it twice on Spotify but i missed the comments from KZbin

[@octpumpkin3355]

Classic story, strong narrator. Cool artwork.

[@jrdarby]

Yog-Sothoth knows the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the key and guardian of the gate.

[@heliosspecialistarrogant7031]

Gate keep your hobby or the "eldrish" will invade it and twist it into a soulless husk of it self

[@Parzivle]

I know I’m not supposed to but I can’t help but feel a little bad for the monster near the end. At the edge of death, pleading for help from his absent father, never meant to exist in the first place. It’s a tragic thing being unwillingly yanked out of nonexistence into a world that couldn’t accept you. You really nailed the delivery

[@mariofan1ish]

One of my personal favorites among Lovecraft's works! I absolutely adore this story!

[@cha0tikninja774]

Listened to it on spotify and I think this is my favorite Lovecraft story that I've heard so far. Love Mangg's voice acting here as well 🤘

[@Yamtaggler]

Listened to this on the podcast feed on Halloween, and it's wild how much of Lovecraft's horror boils down to "Gosh but these guys were stinky! Stinky like you wouldn't believe!"

[@BlertaPupu]

Yeah I can't help to think the same. "You can't believe how ✨otherwordly horrible his face looks✨!" 🤣

[@Pillboxing]

Don't forget non euclidean shapes and cyclopean architecture

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

@@Pillboxingas far as I understand, Cyclopean architecture I just a style where loose rocks are held together by weight and little to no mortar

[@Outband599]

Eldridge horror enters the building. Dog kills the shit out of it “am I a good boy?” Everyone else gets ptsd and the dog gets a bone lol

[@david8FCB]

You have a greatly developed skill in reading and narrating stories.

[@darth_olomew]

Your narration compliments Lovecrafts unique writing style perfectly. Big respect, apex tier KZbin channel.

[@eddieford9373]

I love your "old man who speaks in metaphors and riddles" voice.

[@knalcarr]

I very much appreciate your amazing work. I love to listen to how you tell a story, and it helps me get through the graveyard shift at work.

[@williamlazenby314]

This was my second Lovecraft book to read. Absolute classic.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Another Lovecraft upload and it's a banger. I needed this dude thank you.

[@neonskydemon323]

So I listen to these as I fall asleep at night and fell asleep roughly 10 min in and woke near the end hearing "HUUUNGH UHHHH" I was so confused and disoriented

[@TheJovialBrit]

Chapter 1: 0:00 Chapter 2: 11:40 Chapter 3: 22:26 Chapter 4: 30:58 Chapter 5: 40:50 Chapter 6: 53:13 Chapter 7: 01:04:16 Chapter 8: 01:22:54 Chapter 9: 01:37:52 Chapter 10: 01:55:20

[@ALBERTALIMOVICH]

friend, you have to be pinned on the top

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Somewhere around 1:17:52, Zebulon is like a cartoon alien’s name

[@jeffiedone]

Yogsathoth, “I shall make this pact so that I may birth, into existence, offspring that no mortal may challenge. They shall sow chaos and lift the barrier that keeps me from this plane of existence”. *dog kills Wilber* “wait what?!?! How did that even?!?! Ummm…NO MATTER!!! I still have…..” *70 year old librarian shows up with magic bug spray* “you know……I’m starting to question my ability of foresight”

[@futurecat]

😆

[@flop645]

Dude Mangg's talent and dedication is honestly something else. Bro started doing female voices like a couple months ago and he's already got them down good enough to completely pass my suspension of disbelief, not to mention the accent work. Keep it up man

[@colinhess5742]

Bro I just got into lovecraft books. You never miss.

[@crosstoxin3012]

Thank you so much for stuff like this, I love listening to you're audio books, it's like I get lost in what you're reading, keep it up man!

[@Collectiveofworms]

So happy you managed to get this onto KZbin! Definitely gonna have to have another listen through

[@brokenst33l]

Glad to see you got things straightened out. Looking forward to a second listen! Got a long boring day ahead. Nice to see you getting more acquainted with character voices. Keep at it.

[@CasualQuasar]

Oooooh hype! This is one of my favorites!

[@darklord884]

I love the fact that since Alhazred was crazy and wirshipping the Old Ones, he wrote from their perspective and thus calls their reign 'summer' and mankind 'winter.' such a subtle detail in a book within a book within a sidepiece of a story supposedly all about Wilbur and the mad shit he does, but it just makes this whole world feel so much more alive.

[@versebuchanan512]

I always liked that despite being a worshipper, even HE wrote plenty of "This is how you do this summoning, NEVER FUCKING USE IT IT IS WAY TOO DANGEROUS"

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

So the great old ones rule in cycles, then?

[@darklord884]

@@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat You can look at it that way, that's an interesting interpretation, although it might be that he meant more the natural vibe of the seasons rather than their actual timeframes.

[@lostrebel]

This was very well done. I love this story and the narration really did it justice. I always enjoy the Lovecraft readings.

[@thegametroll6264]

Probably one of my favorite stories from howard phillips lovercraft.

[@stevebutters306]

Been watching your lovecraft stuff, its all good but just wanted to let you know you've improved considerably since your (already quite good) earlier readings. Developed a wonderful skill, and thank you for sharing it with us

[@eyesturnedeverinward]

Thank you so much! I've been waiting for this

[@TheVinor14]

I first got into exploring series back when he did the cathulu stories then got hooked with the mythology stories. Then he did SCP foundation for a long time. Lol got me right back with hp lovecraft

[@tavairushernandez4588]

Scps brought me here kept me here and introduced everything else he does and I'm all through a good portion of his content and dread when I complete this collection.

[@leonfizer1974]

To hear this book after reading it... Lovecraft's work is far reaching, but limited by his personal fears. Salute, exploring series, you presented this story masterfully👍🏽

[@donovanphillips6278]

YEAH BOIIIIIIIIII!!!!! Your audiobooks are always excellent! Thanks for making these for free! They're soooo goood!!!! :D

[@svahn1]

Listened to this on spotify while commuting today. Your readings are fantastic, I hope you don't stop them just beacuse other audiobook versions exist already.

[@blixten2928]

There are indeed other readings of this story, but it's difficult to do well, not least because of all the voices. The British readers especially stumble there, unfortunately. I am grateful for every new version, as each has its own special appeal and strengths!

[@zapan9643]

Your Lovecraft readings are the best read on youtube. Thank you , Mr Mangg.

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

The narrator is just incredible 👏🏼 accents even accurate to rural new england

[@supyo3616]

Damn you've been working hard the last couple of months. Good job man. If you want a recommendation I think your listeners would like " 'til 'a the seas" by Lovecraft. A bit different from his regular stuff but one of the best imo.

[@thepavl]

This was the first story I read from HP Lovecraft back in 96 in a book together with The Call of Cthulhu. It still remains an incredible suspenseful and clever piece of writing. It also seems like it could be something that could be easily adapted for television.

[@SWProductions100]

*Spoilers for the end* I was thinking the invisible monster would sound like an excuse for a film to save money and go "the monster is invisible!' - except it was written some time before that was really a thing.

[@lexiedovahkiin]

This is superb! I love the way you make every story, but especially the way you describe HPL in a way I can actually listen to. Thank you! Can I make a request?.. EA Poe, The Narrative of Arthur Gorden Pym of Nantucket....... a peek into Hollow Earth by a Norse traveler.

[@user-li1ww7ib8p]

Yeeeesssss. I'm so excited for this story. Thank you.

[@badman5852]

A beautiful reading of a horrific tale sir. I raise my glass to you and praise your work.

[@lokinslawomir0793]

I really appreciate you changing your voice to I can differentiate between characters. Fascinating story I loved it!!!

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

15:25 oh good we’re getting the “ollllle cap’in o’bhed” voice again

[@45proteinconsumer]

i was waiting for you to do this one! this is one of my favorites from lovecraft.

[@thedragondemands]

The Elder Gods can’t stop this blatantly Public Domain work

[@ayyubi1235]

Man, it's been Along time since you cover cthulhu mythos

[@shannonmcnally9483]

Did you miss his reading of the Colour Out of Space last month?

[@silveriiosonline8945]

JUST as I start a Call of Cthulhu campaign, YOU bring forth more stories. Thank you for the fuel

[@risinglion1996]

Wow early content!! Love it 😀 ❤️

[@MrBluman999]

Oh im so glad you did this one. Its my favorite story of Lovecrafts.

I love the weeks when I get a double upload from you. Have a great weekend mate!

[@onewayturtles]

I am very , VERY picky about my narrators, and I love this channel!

[@a_Minion_of_Soros]

Brilliant reading, thanks a lot, falling asleep to it was a great help. YOur voice and delivery really suits his works!

[@overlordtycon564]

My boi TES with a another flawless Lovecraft reading well done mate

[@frailty7280]

oh lordy wendigoon and TES uploading same time we sleeping good tonight boys

[@scubaman2546]

Holy hell. This is a fantastic retelling.

[@Charlie-qc6su]

Awesome, been waiting for this

[@Juiceboxdan72]

Thank you for this - your work helps me with my insomnia. Wishing you the best :)

[@bloodyneptune]

And this is why you always hire an Old One sitter if you're going to leave to try and go steal an abdominal book of unnamed horror.

[@revurius_the_eldritch9983]

Fun Fact: The Dunwich Horror has been referenced in both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, and various other H.P Lovecraft and other cosmic horror works have been referenced or played upon in not just fallout, but several other game series as well

[@shannonmcnally9483]

It's gonna be a great weekend.

[@LezlyLikesYuri]

Been waiting for this one ever since you did "At the Mountains of Madness"! Thank you you beautiful b@stard 😍😍

[@bradh3292]

You do such an awesome job at voice and these characters, even those crazy accents you've got nailed down. I remember when you preferred not to do SCP's or stories with characters that you had to voice. I'm glad you decided to go for it.

[@libertasmorix]

I almost choked on my coffee when he said Shub Niggurath 💀

[@Prodigi50]

Glad someone else noticed that and found it hilarious.

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Oh, we all noticed

[@danny_decheeto8300]

These are the greatest fr, please keep making them man

[@thirdplanet4471]

A: Let's summon a demon B: That sounds dangerous, reckless, stupid, and will probably get us all killed but count me in anyways.

[@bostonbilly7725]

Im surprised you got the backlash that you did. I also thought this was public domain. Im so used too your voice now and stuff and really want to thank you for all the work you have done. Tyvm maang ❤❤😊😊😊

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

48:00 there’s some Irish runoff in that accent

[@quicksilvertongue3248]

I bet it's challenging to stay professional when doing this work, and resist the urge to editorialize. I don't think I could read that line about "olfactory immaculateness" without an involuntary chuckle. :)

[@ArDeeMee]

Lovecraft was so cringe… always trying to sound clever. It makes for a lot of unintentional comedy. =)

[@Nikotheleepic]

@@ArDeeMee you're such an insecure weirdo. Have you considered he wrote these nearly 100 years ago, I'm sure you're a much better writer than him, I'm sure you're life isn't just a means of unintentional comedy is it?

[@ArDeeMee]

@@Nikotheleepic Lol, triggered.

[@Super-Vision]

"canine guardians" c'mon say DOGS

[@quicksilvertongue3248]

@@Super-Vision oh don't even get Lovecraft started on dogs. He wrote an entire essay about how cats are obviously superior pets for superior people, and only slobbering dimwit subhumans could ever prefer the slavish devotion of a mutt.

[@shadowfire9118]

Love this channel. Thank you for narration ^^

[@NOOB-ps8km]

Those accents were flawless. LMAO It was a great naration.

[@Lymborium]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS RIGHT AT THE START OF A WEEKEND

[@darthdunesarrakis2105]

I live for these uploads while I'm at work tbh

[@skylerstook6696]

I'm genuinely curious about TES's viewer watch time (or video statistics in general). I usually put on one of his videos before I go to sleep and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

[@N.M.E.]

Same. I've had most disturbing dreams, falling asleep to some of the more gruesome SCPs though haha

[@Corrupted-file]

Same.

[@mzcarmen1677]

Me too!! LOOOVE the dreams I have when falling asleep to any TES videos!!

[@OwnedEpicStyle]

@@N.M.E. SCP these nuts nerd

[@N.M.E.]

@@OwnedEpicStyle Willma?

[@Cruuvo]

I was JUST revisiting through your Audiobook playlist last night, is it Christmas already?

[@redlady120]

Yes! Finally getting to hear this. Got this also on Spotify under your account. But this is great to share with the boys

[@redlady120]

This maybe far-fetched... but hope to hear from you your version-read of Nyarlathotep and The Hound... also by HP Lovecraft. .... This we are re-watching during the afternoons with my kids.. and they fall asleep close to the end part.

[@DerpyGrump]

If this was a show on Food Network, it would be Good Eats.

[@aceknightgaming1542]

Best reading channel

[@corrd]

Fantastic production! Your voice acting is amazing.

[@randomname2250]

New bedtime story just dropped!

[@richter6699]

Hell yes! My favorite Lovecraft story, bit basic but he nails the build up 😁

[@ALBERTALIMOVICH]

it took almost a week to translate and perceive every word from the first half hour of audiobook. i wish i could be able to digest this value at one day-

[@Toto-95]

You voice is made for those audiobooks bro !

[@suprizeoptomist4680]

Kind-of fucked up how the real eldrich horror is KZbin's copyright claims system.

[@FractalRelic]

Glad to see you finally got this one out😁

[@MechbossBoogie]

Listening now before it's removed again.

[@Kaiju-Driver]

One of my favorite narrators reading 1 of my favorite stories I almost missed this somehow lol

[@jorgnocke991]

Great video thank you so much please keep up your amazing work stay safe and have a wonderful and blessed day✝️

[@milesh3651]

2 hours! Here I go Exploring again

[@moritzerw1]

I somehow forgot about this Lovecraft story completely so it feels like a new one

[@acemanner]

1:01:35 is my favorite part.

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

The old lore gets the n pass

[@MrJestir]

I usually do not listen to your H.P.Lovecraft stuff only the S.C.P but as a Massive Fallout fan since fallout 1 and Dunwich has been a part of Fallout since Fallout 3 this piqued my interest

[@vegatronld]

What did you think ..

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

@@vegatronld?

[@vegatronld]

@@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat ?

[@vegatronld]

@@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat your name bro lol