5 Disturbing Tales by Guy de Maupassant

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5 Disturbing Tales by the French master of the macabre, Guy de Maupassant.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:46 - The Diary of a Madman
0:14:39 - A Ghost
0:31:00 - The Terror
0:46:46 - The Devil
1:02:21 - The Hand
1:14:38 - Further Listening
Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
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@markrpatterson9717 2 жыл бұрын

Clodhoppers 47:21 my god I haven't heard boots called that in decades. Yes, I'm quite old. Excellent compendium, Ian.

@bobdrooples 2 жыл бұрын

Northern Grandma(since long past) and still my dear old mum had/have this favoured descriptor for my footwear, given I am a devotee of the covered ankle. Makes me want a Clodbuster from Hamleys.

@LegendofLaw 2 жыл бұрын

So the story "The Terror" is someone describing anxiety before it became truly discovered.

@CJM-rg5rt 2 жыл бұрын

I guess, if that's what general anxiety disorder is. Anxiety itself is normal and mundane, there's always been a word for it. Seems like I shouldn't have to explain this.

@LegendofLaw 2 жыл бұрын

@@CJM-rg5rt you're right. No one asked you to explain anything.

@IloveAmadeusMozart 2 жыл бұрын

Alright, that first story in particular was really, really disturbing... Wonderfully read, as always.

@trudypegg437 2 жыл бұрын

@carolrios9216 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. So disturbing that I have to remember to never listen to that one again.

@moisturisedgnome1181 2 жыл бұрын

I read Horla one night when I was very young, whilst camping, and feeling feverish.. It stayed with me for a very, very long time.. These are Gems. Perfectly read too..

@stephensinclair3771 2 жыл бұрын

All his stories are disturbing 😳 😐. Great addition to channel 👏. Thanks.

@Bbergster 2 жыл бұрын

These are great! The Madman’s Diary😹. “Here is something u can’t understand- how I could just kill a man!”- B Real

@hellhammer7444 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos for quoting the original.

@bassblaster162 2 жыл бұрын

Cypress Hill!! Back in the daaaayyy

@sandhita_agarwal 2 жыл бұрын

Guy de maupassant, loveee him.

@0therun1t21 2 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for this, must stay awake! It's still a compliment if I can't.

@patrickberg3443 2 жыл бұрын

Masterfully done Ian. You truly give the words life, and give the soul a reprive from everyday troubles!!! AMAZING! HA HAAAAH

@katdroidd 2 жыл бұрын

The devil works hard, but Ian works harder. Bringing us all the good stories.

@ceewood3358 2 жыл бұрын

Yep...but I want to know who Warren is ....?

@undergroundman4646 2 жыл бұрын

@@ceewood3358 You fool! Warren is dead!

@ceewood3358 2 жыл бұрын

@@undergroundman4646 Okay, I shoulda seen that one coming!...XD

@undergroundman4646 2 жыл бұрын

@@ceewood3358 Honestly, I don't know who Warren is either, nor which is the tale quoted... Sorry for my English, it's not my native language.

@Mythteller 7 ай бұрын

Lovecraft story is the man who is death🤓

@LegendofLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Your transition on voices is superb. Out of all the horror stories I listen to, the old ones written are the best.

@katharinebarker5222 9 ай бұрын

""The old ones written""spare us.

@violetfemme411 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite writers. I see you included "The Devil"....such a strange, unsettling and darkly humorous story 😳

@brandonletzko4239 2 жыл бұрын

And another Warren gone and another Warren gone and another Warren bites the dust!

@lasker31 2 жыл бұрын

I love Maupassant and you certainly picked a best of selection for this edition. thank you

@andreasfilis9001 2 жыл бұрын

You mix Diary of a Madman with the Horla, you can resurrect Vincent Price. Beware: If you perform this ritual, you have to watch the movie. Otherwise, a curse may fall upon you.

@brandonletzko4239 2 жыл бұрын

Vincent Price still lives in the shadows in the darkest hours before the dawn. Didn't you know?

@andreasfilis9001 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonletzko4239 good news.

@RolandWieffering1 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, the short stories of De Maupassant are very good. I reckon them among the best ever written. They are timeless....!

@DocZ82 2 жыл бұрын

Horror does not need be full of unnecessary blood/gore to give you a chill, it fills you with something closer to disgust. There is nothing poetic about it, writers could learn alot from these older, well written stories. So much trash out there these days..

@wmnoffaith1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, many writers today think gore and violence is an adequate substitute for writing ability.

@DocZ82 2 жыл бұрын

@@wmnoffaith1 Absolutely, there's no substitute for talent.

@teddydog6229 Жыл бұрын

I agree and that's why I love this channel so much. There's something about the somewhat archaic language and powers of description that can make a single awful implication more frightening than a buzzing chainsaw and limbs flopping onto the the floor - no disrespect intended to Leatherface of course. Still the old horror babble is more frightening. It flat-out killed Warren.

@LTPottenger 2 жыл бұрын

The laughter in the diary story is wonderful.

@sonnetlikely 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful collection! All were fabulous, but The Terror was my favourite. You have an uncanny ability to sound very natural- like you are simply speaking and not at all as though you are reading- it makes for a marvellously immerse experience! Thanks again for all the work you two put into this!

@2msvalkyrie529 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm.....sorry to disagree. . His voice is monotonous and flat most of the time . Occasionally he throws in a rather unconvincing attempt at sounding " dramatic " . It's bearable in short bursts but an hour of it is impossible to endure. I can only assume you have never heard similar readings by someone with even minimal theatrical experience ?

@sonnetlikely 2 жыл бұрын

@@2msvalkyrie529 Don’t apologize for disagreeing. It’s personal preferences or tastes. I have heard many readings and I happen to enjoy HB’s very much. If you don’t, that’s fine. The wonderful thing about the internet is that it is *full* of options, so I am sure you will find something you enjoy and maybe put a smile on your face. I hope you find it.

@robbabcock_ 9 ай бұрын

Terrific work, as usual! 🐙🔥🙌

@lillianwhite760 2 жыл бұрын

"Omg that ghost was so scary that I now have to marry a stranger I barely respect just so I never have to be alone again!" "What did the very scary ghost do to you?" "He took a nap in my chair." "..."

@mauricedavis8261 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you Horrorbabble, such a treat, the little pleasures of life always included(at least for me), great literature and music...needless to say listening to tales retold by you are both, thank you!!!🙏👏📖🎷😎

@donaldmccleary9015 5 ай бұрын

Good stories and narration. Good ole' Guy wrote some good stories. That first story...quite chilling. Very fitting for this channel! Thanks!

@mascadadelpantion8018 2 жыл бұрын

You know I've been following this channel for a while and........... ............I'm beginning to think something bad happened to Warren

@andreasfilis9001 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, don't be suspicious.

@wildmanz8233 2 жыл бұрын

Great stories and sublime narration!

@TheJasonx7 2 жыл бұрын

And also to add that if anyone remember the scene in Roger Rabbit where the judge kills that poor shoe. That still gets me everytime. Hmm

@arejaycee5484 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these my bedtime listening .

@mariameere5807 Жыл бұрын

Love this author! Thank you so much 😊

@BeautifulEarthJa 2 жыл бұрын

oh! i have listened to 4 of these already! still great listening :)

@battlehaggis4421 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think I've heard this author yet.. looking fwd to this 🙂

@JimmingtonSFO 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my thought of wanting to experience Guy de Maupassant again... the easy way.

@josefwaheedo8325 2 жыл бұрын

What a voice.So thrilling!

@AcornElectron 2 жыл бұрын

For a moment I kept sight of the glow of his lantern, and heard the rustle of the wire as he laid it down after him; but the glow soon disappeared abruptly, as if a turn in the stone staircase had been encountered, and the sound died away almost as quickly. I was alone, yet bound to the unknown depths by those magic strands whose insulated surface lay green beneath the struggling beams of that waning crescent moon. Keep up the good work fella and stay safe.

@cobrachicken07 2 жыл бұрын

I've always imagined you'd read The Hand one day. Maybe you did it sooner and I missed it. Wow, Ian. Awesome

@anindk2049 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the stories, please do some more stories by Guy De M!

@auntyJanette 2 жыл бұрын

Bite size works so well. Thank you. Short, sharp and on the mark. I seek your site for entertainment, information and your calming voice. “Nothing more soothing than a good horror from Bite size”. Always feel as if I just received a gift of escape. 🌟🤗

@mauricedavis8261 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you Horrorbabble for all these awesome tales from the master, Guy de Maupassant, extremely excellent indeed!!!🙏👍💀

@peregrination3643 2 жыл бұрын

Still love The Hand.

@TransRoofKorean 2 жыл бұрын

He liked having his characters be 82 years old, didn't he?

@teddydog6229 Жыл бұрын

I want to read the diary of the judge for the sole purpose of seeing how all his hoots and cackles look in print.

@listerjne 8 ай бұрын

dude i am in loveeee with this guy assuming an intruder is his friend. "I could not see the top of my friends head" i wanna call all unknown horrors friend

@listerjne 8 ай бұрын

dude i just read a disry horror and the guy was constantly clarifying that he was not scared unless something scary happened and did not assume anything wacky.... think he was also like day 27: IM FREE day 28: curse this horrible place

@listerjne 8 ай бұрын

would be cool if they were same author i dont think so tho but i love that thats a particular writing style sorry i just woke up im reminding myself for later

@davidfollowerofjesuschrist5510 2 жыл бұрын

Yet again fantastic collection Ian, how about a Lord Dunsaney tale maybe Two bottles of relish, that’s if it’s in the public domain, anyway as always first class!!!

@justicepie314 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@TheJasonx7 2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else feel bad when the guy from the first story killed the poor bird? Like its one thing to kill a man the done you or another wrong but a poor bird that just sings its little heart out and keeps you company...that just is not cool. But still a story can cause such a empathetic part and make you feel sorry for the bird.

@MsMtheory Жыл бұрын

The first story... your voice acting is superb 👌... Also made me squirm a tad like the first time I heard you swear lol 😆 ❤

@gregbors8364 2 жыл бұрын

If you want disturbing tales, he’s your Guy

@BeautifulEarthJa 2 жыл бұрын

If it only was 'madmen' that murdered

@TheMollyPitchers 2 жыл бұрын

Remembering hearing 'The Hand' on the CBS Radio Mystery Theater one fateful ( then sleepless ) night. I've loved De Maupassant ever since. Every bit as talented, melancholy as Poe... #weird70sKid

@beverlyamarantes9775 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@askwhy2030 2 жыл бұрын

The Father of the short story. Great author too bad he died in an madhouse.

@tishahouse846 Жыл бұрын

Listening from the ukwales❤

@JT-il3fe Жыл бұрын

Most people would say hello and introduce themselves. Not jump up and piss their pants when a woman walks in the room behind them.Could’ve been anyone for all he knows. The story doesn’t make sense at times