Dark Water by Tony Walker

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Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker

3 жыл бұрын

Two British soldiers return home from the Army in 1920. They visit family in rural Wales and find hidden horrors that they didn't expect.
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@thelastsausage635 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this one, repaying a debt of bravery to a friend, a loathsome village cult, a dark primeval monster, marvellous story👍👹💕

@clonejones7955 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize until the end this was Tony's work! Vicars vs the old gods really well written.You could be a voice actor as well.♥️👍😁🇨🇦

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Awww. Well, if you know any agents...

@annetteeggett2802 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you. And running around Wales scaring the bejesus out of people sounds my idea of fun. I’d would have loved to have gone along. I think 😃👻

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone loved it who went

@annetteeggett2802 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost I bet! Did you ever film it? Awesome night out

@aarondutil3077 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this story, Tony. I like the WW I veteran characters…men who probably thought they witnessed the worst horrors via war are now confronted with ancient, Stygian horrors. I hope you use them again in the future.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough I do re use characters. Not these ones yet though. You will find Christian Le Cozh In a couple of stories and Gowan Fell appears several times. They could be characters in a Call of Cthulhu game.

@dianesleeman5940 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost 0

@carolynlewis9008 Жыл бұрын

Indeed! That would be a very stimulating topic to run with.

@robertmusacchio9409 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT, does seem a real 1920's tale.

@Story-Voracious66 3 жыл бұрын

It's in the trees! It's coming! Strange how coincidence creeps up on us. In returning to your tale, after a brief pause, I reverted to my KZfaq history to reload Dark Water, and noticed that the last thing that I had listened to was The Hounds of Love. "So"? What of it? Nothing unusual in that. Then I hear, " it's coming for me through the trees." Or something very like to it. Strange phenomena maybe? Keep letting the weirdness in Tony. Thanks.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

That line sampled by Kate is from Night of The Demon which is actually pretty good. I love that album by the way

@Story-Voracious66 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost Should have guessed that you would know that, most people don't. I'm a bit of a K.B. tragic. Love the atmosphere you created by the way. Nice writing. 👍🏼🙏🏼🤠

@thelastsausage635 2 жыл бұрын

Great song!

@dartmart9263 3 жыл бұрын

Tony, this one is superb! Please consider writing more of these “Lovecraftian” stories. You really captured the essence of the genre. Thanks for your storytelling and your post-story thoughts.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@sarahsamaria8283 3 жыл бұрын

This idea of old gods are quite scary. People worshipping things that harm them. Awesome.

@LadyRoseWinters 3 ай бұрын

Great story! Lovecraft vibes!

@aaronweaver9751 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos on the old school story.

@rheinhartsilvento2576 3 жыл бұрын

You're so talented Tony! Some really top-notch stuff🌟

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you as always

@lesliekendall5668 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I enjoyed the story very much.

@hermeticmoth 2 жыл бұрын

Your stories are captivating and only made better by your narration. Fantastic.

@thurayya8905 9 ай бұрын

That must have been loads of fun, running about in the woods, but knowing there was someone there, on a mission. I used to go to science fiction conventions and we did "runs" (as in Logan's Run) in costume, but that was like a glorified hide and seek. Out in the woods would be much more terrifying.

@ClassicGhost 9 ай бұрын

That’s it

@ruralbrewery6585 Жыл бұрын

I love this one. Excellent folk horror with all the right ingredients - new vs old, mindless horror of WW1 echoed in the ancient horror of the mindless slug that doesn't even have to devour you in order to utterly destroy you, debts of brotherhood, sacrifice and the gift of life and all that. Oh, and of course the darkness itself. Thank you for doing what you do, hey. You've inspired me to gather my household together for a Cthulhu mythos RPG now *chuckles evilly*

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

Yes. That is exactly what you need to do. I keep thinking of joint a club but I’d be loads older than them

@hollyhobby2763 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Very good story. And, as usual Mr. Walker, your insights and anecdotes make my morning🤍

@martiwilliams4592 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Gripping. Thank you! Am now reading Haunted Wales: A Guide to Welsh Ghostlore. by Richard Holland. Could this perhaps be a source of inspiration? Please continue the great work!

@julielevinge266 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Wales, lived in a village for couple of years, ended up running away to London. We were just hated by everyone!!!

@tor-sverresveinsborg8087 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story, loved every second of it!

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bronte6364 3 жыл бұрын

Creepy.👀. Excellent.😃

@waningmooncancer9628 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your own work with us. Truly engrossing; well done you.👍👏

@ClassicGhost 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nancy

@roxanavasilakis9435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Tony 💦

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

I think you’re working your way through them all!

@yolandaaranda653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Tony! I loved it! Wonderful Art ! Thank you for. Your generous spirit.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Very kind of you to say this

@EnCryptedHorror 3 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely brilliant. So atmospheric.

@EnCryptedHorror 3 жыл бұрын

And now I've got to the "evil hippies" 😅

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

They exist.

@davidhughes8661 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable , cheers

@JennyLane8666 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Tony, that was fantastic! I love your stuff!! Looking forward to hearing more

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jenny

@ginabeena6757 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@donaldmccleary9015 Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome story! Great job writing and narrating Tony! I like the background story and the old worship of a much-forgotten entity, remembered only by a few. As a veteran, I totally can relate to the affinity owed to one who saved us. I am drawn to such stories. It has a good and sad ending at the same time. I'm looking forward to listening to this again!

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

It's an old story but I am glad I narrated it here.

@donaldmccleary9015 Жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost I forgot to say this is a darn good Lovecraftian story. Actually, it is awesome! I would like to see more of these!

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

@@donaldmccleary9015 i was definitely in a Lovecraftian mood

@BigDog366 3 жыл бұрын

That was excellent. So, Digger didn't make it, I'm guessing.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Did you listen to my Derwentwater Haunting? I hope there isn't a theme emerging here. I like to think that Digger was okay.

@skeleczar 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost he better be…

@elizabethmaddock4 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Or well done!

@ClassicGhost 4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@carolynlewis9008 Жыл бұрын

You need to write a book! I was so freaked out by this story! I loved it. I heard you say that you wrote it and I was thinking “This is how you exhibit your talent to the world!” You should be extremely proud!🎉

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

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@cynthiapate9138 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful tale!! Thank you.

@DearHotMess-wp2yw 2 ай бұрын

Another gripping story! I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the commentary afterward. You are marvelous!

@sarihdahenry9854 2 ай бұрын

I should be MEMBERIZED , I love your readings

@MSYNGWIE12 3 жыл бұрын

No sleep now Tony, terrific gripper as was the anecdotal material about your club. Wish we had the like of it here!

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

It was totally absorbing when I was doing all that live action stuff. Like being inside a story.

@masonsteven77 Жыл бұрын

You’re an exceptionally gifted writer and storyteller. Cheers.

@ClassicGhost Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. That's a nice thing to hear.

@JimBagby74 3 ай бұрын

I spent several days in Tintagel years ago, and that would have been a perfect setting for something like this. The layers of history there are deep as you probably know, and presented the opportunity for all manner of possible visitations by some old horror from the caves at the bottom of cliff. Nothing happened though despite my wild imaginings. Oh well, maybe next time!

@ClassicGhost 3 ай бұрын

I met King Arthur at Tintagel. He seemed like a nice bloke. That was in 2009

@JimBagby74 3 ай бұрын

Oh sure. A model prince. And completely transparent which is rare for a head of state these days..

@hollywebster6844 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@katecridland8333 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. A classic.

@fragra9716 3 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking as ever !!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

You are too kind.

@fragra9716 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost I’m really very happy to find your own page on KZfaq, sir ! You’ve made every my day , love your stories very much! Thank you again for sharing - such a good listening for all day - and even at night ! Very original plots , love every story !

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

@@fragra9716 much appreciated

@TheEldritchArchives 3 жыл бұрын

Your Call of Cthulhu games sound much cooler than mine! Great stuff! Hope you convert some more of those old scripts into stories.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

They were great. Fond memories

@rneustel388 2 жыл бұрын

The whole time you were reading this, I was seeing it in my mind, and I was thinking what a great film it would make. Seeing those role-playing games would have been so much fun!

@boredwarlock5216 3 жыл бұрын

That RP is legendary!!!

@neverlookback876 3 жыл бұрын

How... Did I only just discover this channel... I love it... I love your stories and I love the way you narrate... Like you are from a time of old 🙏🌹 x

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I actually am

@neverlookback876 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost 🌞🌹 x

@bastetsbutterfly 3 жыл бұрын

This was perfect in every way. Dani from Maine, USA.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dani. I need to practice my Maine accent

@bastetsbutterfly 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost Not many folks have a traditional Maine accent anymore. I hear it once in awhile. Check KZfaq for Tim Sample, Burt and I; and if you are really lucky, The humble farmer. Cheers Dani

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

@@bastetsbutterfly I will. Thank you

@colemarie9262 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! I'd say convert some more of them. And that sounds like one live action setting I'd be really into lol

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I may take a look at Mr Dudley Disappears. That would be fun

@scoutrifle6827 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your readings, but thoroughly prefer your original stories, Tony. This was moody, detailed and wonderfully atmospheric. First class.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Again, thank you for your constant encouragement

@rameyzamora1018 3 жыл бұрын

Very fun, Tony. Love the afterwords, also - well not your tinnitus which sucks a mop but the story of your part in RPG live events is a tale of its own.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was fun. It went on for ages

@lauraJP76 3 жыл бұрын

❤

@marisaera2353 2 ай бұрын

Lasr time I have a pint in Llantrisant!

@ClassicGhost 2 ай бұрын

Be careful when you leave the cities . actually it’s pretty dangerous inside them too

@craigbasham6239 3 жыл бұрын

your narrator voice is fantastic

@deloreslowndes762 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one.

@vanillasuncherries Ай бұрын

I liked it

@gillfinlayson7894 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this. Came across this tale quite by chance. Story telling talent in heaps. As I was listening, I thought this is a Lovecraft/Machen tale set in the magical landscape of the glorious Welsh March and quite my favourite setting .... Wonderful. Early Phil Rickman, even, and awash with atmosphere? I'm a keen fan of this wild part of the country & been too long since I visited. Must look at your other content and loved your musings after the tale was told. I'm certainly enthused & send my best wishes to you! Recommend that your subscribers listen to the "Lovecraft Investigations" series of audio drama podcasts over on BBC Sounds (& elsewhere) as well worth a listen. Thanks again!

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am honoured by the comparisons. The mystery machine Lovecraft investigation is one of my favourites

@bethpemberton7980 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes. This was creepy!

@sparklemotion8377 3 жыл бұрын

Word of advice, if you want a monster to be scary, don't call it a slug.😂 Loved your afterthoughts about back in the day.❤

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Slugs are scary!

@sparklemotion8377 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost They're annoying and eat my sunflowers. This is scary...for the snails kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8dig7p2x72ok4k.html

@cawiltu 3 жыл бұрын

Which came first? This story or STNG’s evil black slime that tried to eat number one

@rattyrachel4316 3 жыл бұрын

Compelling story, excellent writing, superb delivery! Oh, your commentary was a lot of fun, too! (No, don’t tell me what happened to the dog. It surely can’t be good.)😢

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the dog was fine. It got away

@carolynlewis9008 Жыл бұрын

YOU WROTE THIS STORY?!?!?!😮

@ruthwalton3457 3 жыл бұрын

TO OLD 😳🤣🙈 I am in big trouble 😂😂😂

@yttm7254 3 жыл бұрын

NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN REAL LIFE....🙄🙄🙄🙄....GOOD STORY

@galinda6504 3 жыл бұрын

Ghastly, scary. But I mourn the loss of Digger. Couldn't you have saved him?

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I did

@fernpearlsfriend4842 2 жыл бұрын

This was a creepy story (in a good way of course). Blobs and blob-like things really freak me out. Also the WWI aspect of the story grabbed my attention. I’ve been obsessed with the “Great War” for 15 years or so. The only negative thing I could say about the story is ahhh the poor dog. 😢 Maybe he got away???

@ClassicGhost 2 жыл бұрын

The dog was fine. The dogs in all my stories are always ok. (Don't listen to the Derwentwater Haunting).

@gullivergiles480 7 ай бұрын

I've heard this before, I think potentially narrated by someone else. I've really enjoyed it, and we're coming to England next year to do a retreat at Glastonbury. I'd love to chat to you regarding your more high end experiential events. You have caught my attention! :)

@ClassicGhost 7 ай бұрын

it’s my own story so if they’ve narrated it i want a cut :)

@ClassicGhost 7 ай бұрын

i love glastonbury though

@gullivergiles480 7 ай бұрын

@@ClassicGhost ahhhhh I could be wrong and you've changed the thumbnail recently but it's a ripper. I love your original stuff.

@sarahsamaria8283 3 жыл бұрын

This story reminds me of the god of wasps from the charlie parker series written by john connolly.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I do t know that story

@rayswoop4947 3 жыл бұрын

Robert E Howard also wrote a lot about the Picts, so very awesome, let me know what you think about the watcher by the threshold 😁 that one also has a story of the Picts and others which you might find perfect to narrate, especially the first story or saint Thomas's rime with the ballad of grey weather 😁

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t read those for years. I remember you being very into them. Must be my Pictish ancestors!

@OssamabinKenny 3 жыл бұрын

People still play the cowboys and aliens live action game with groups similar to the Call of Cthulhu game. It’s at the southern US border but I’m afraid that the guns used are very real and the aliens are at a server technological disadvantage.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

With live ammunition? I wouldn't like to be a Deep One n that game

@mijiyoon5575 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍😲👀👀☠☠☠

@tonyeden8381 3 жыл бұрын

How did I get unsubscribed ?…………must’ve been months ago 😡 Good thing is I’ve got plenty stories to go at 😊🔥👍

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back

@jaynecooney9549 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still married because I have a friend who’s single I wish I was you have an amazing voice

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I’m solidly hitched up with Sheila. My voice may be ok but the rest is a mess

@jaynecooney9549 3 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost well that was awesome that’s the kind of story to scare your kids not to go in the woods

@stardust949 3 жыл бұрын

I think your writing style is just fine, but honestly, couldn't give credence to their particular choice of worship.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

Not me. A slug!

@nonatie8514 3 жыл бұрын

These are the worst long drawn out boring so called stories that I have EVER TRIED MY BEST TO LISTEN TO. The powers of descriptive things are the best they have but other than that , they’re dead and its painful to even try to listen to. Horrible. Never again. Try BITESIZED STORIES instead. No comparison.

@ClassicGhost 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you didn't like it. It seems you tried others of my stories too and didn't like them either. Bitesized Audio is great, I agree. Glad you like them

@rattyrachel4316 3 жыл бұрын

Nonatie, if one doesn’t like what’s being served up, might I be so bold as to suggest that one should quietly, without a fuss, simply leave the table(?)