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In 1914 Arthur Machen published “The Bowmen”, a patriotic supernatural tale intended to boost the morale of British soldiers fighting in the trenches and those at home who had heard reports of the horrors of warfare. However, much to his consternation, Machen’s story was taken as fact by a public who desperately wanted to believe and spawned the legend of The Angels of Mons. His 1915 short story “Out of the Earth” deals with the aftermath of “The Bowmen” controversy, exploring the ways that myths and stories can take on a life of their own by examining some peculiar happenings along part of the Welsh coast.

This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Bowmen” by Arthur Machen (1914) and “Out of the Earth” by Arthur Machen (1915).

You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to a forthcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem.

CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that’s what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. There are many narrators who don’t do this and they will be delighted to meet you. I try to do different voices just because I think it helps differentiate between characters when you’re listening. Apologies if I don’t nail every accent. You knew what I was going for, and at least I gave you a laugh. Apologies if I accidentally used a WW2 gun for my WW1 sound effects. Apologies if I said some of the Welsh things wrong. It’s hard, you know. The stories I read on this channel come from another time, many decades ago. If some of the ideas, beliefs, sentiments, and language upsets you, try and forgive them…as you will expect to be forgiven by the people judging you ten years from now.
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About the story:
"The Bowmen” by Arthur Machen. First published in the London Evening News, September 29, 1914. Later collected in “The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of War” by Arthur Machen (pub. Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co, 1915). “Out of the Earth” by Arthur Machen. First published in T.P.’s Weekly, November 27, 1915.
Music credits:
'A Dragon's Lullaby' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
‘Angelic Interlude’ by Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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"The Last Post": https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/61811/ used with the following permission: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.
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Two debauched noblemen seek refuge in the cottage of Goody Boyle one stormy night. When they find out that her home is the last resting place of a mutual enemy – Richard Horne – and his corpse is in the next room, they decide to play a diabolical joke. But just who will have the last laugh in Marjorie Bowen’s classic tale of cruelty, revenge, and witchcraft.
This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Keckies” by Marjorie Bowen (1925).
You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to the next episode (17) of The EnCrypted Postmortem (uploaded soon…when I’ve finished it!).
CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that’s what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it’s not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be happy to meet you. I do accents and voices to help distinguish between characters, but please keep in mind that I’m not Michael Sheen or Meryl Streep, nor have I ever claimed to be. Sometimes when I voice a female character, I will raise the pitch of my voice. If this upsets you, I am sorry…but imagine how confusing it would be if all my female characters sounded like the baritones in a male voice choir. These are recorded by a rank amateur using substandard equipment in a room with appalling equipment. If this upsets you, please send money so I can buy better equipment and a new house. Finally, I try and pronounce all words correctly, but, like you, I am not a walking dictionary and encyclopedia. Think of my mistakes and idiosyncrasies as a charming reminder that you are listening to an actual human who has tried to imbue his narration with personality and drama…and not a soulless AI-generated voice.
EDITORIAL NOTE: I made a slight amend to the text because I believe there was a point in the original where it was unclear which character was speaking.
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About the story:
"Keckies” by Marjorie Bowen. First published in Regent Magazine, January 1925. First collected in “The Last Bouquet: Some Twilight Tales” by Marjorie Bowen, pub. John Lane, 1933.
Music credits:
Music used : "THE HOWL" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Music used : "THE UNHOLY" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Also featured: "They're Coming" and "The Turning" by Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)

Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.
*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.

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When Reverend Dionysius Luan asks to visit his cousin who is in prison awaiting execution, the solicitor begins to wonder whether he has an ulterior motive.

This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “An Experiment of the Dead” by Helen de Guerry Simpson (1938).
You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to episode 17 of The EnCrypted Postmortem (uploaded soon).

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About the story:
"An Experiment of the Dead” by Helen de Guerry Simpson. First published in The Tatler, 19th October 1938. Later collected in The Ash Tree Press Annual Macabre, 2001 and, more recently, in “The Outcast and The Rite: Stories of Landscape and Fear, 1925-1938” (ed. Melissa Edmundson, pub. Handheld Press, 2022).
Music credits:
Music used : "IMAGINARY" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
Music link https://youtu.be/PG2Pcblgi90?si=vaLLZ9mHfNFJtSsy
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Music used : "IMMACULATE" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.
*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.
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A Canadian soldier journeys to England in response to an advertisement seeking the heir to his ancestral home Quinton Court. On visiting his cousin, a strange and invalid antiquarian, he uncovers dark secrets and begins to question whether he should accept the mantle of…the next heir.
This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Next Heir” by H. D. Everett (1920).
You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to episode 16 of The EnCrypted Postmortem (uploaded soon).
CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that’s what I like to make and listen to. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it’s not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you. I do accents and voices to help distinguish between characters. Again, if that’s not your thing, look elsewhere. If you think my Canadian sounds like he comes from the wrong part of the world, please remember I’m a hobbyist, not Michael Sheen. If you want to complain about my microphone and production quality, links are below for you to send me money to invest in better equipment. Cheers!
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About the story:
"The Next Heir” by Mrs H. D. Everett. First published in “The Death Mask and Other Ghosts”, 1920 (pub. Phillip Allan).


Music credits:
Music used : " THE UNKNOWN PIANIST " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Music used : "Lost In The Woods" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Music used : "Winnie the Pooh " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Also used, with thanks: "Dryads" by Jonathan Segev: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS4QhESpZIE

User profile: https://www.youtube.com/ @JonathanSegevMusic 

Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.
*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.


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America's foremost authority on poltergeists, the indomitable Cranshawe, is called in to investigate the mysterious occurrences at a fogbound coastal town. But who, or what, is behind the strange sights and sounds, and will Cranshawe crack the case before yet another tragedy strikes Forgotten Harbour?

This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror.
I will be discussing the story on episode 15 of The EnCrypted Postmortem (my bonus content for channel members and patreons, out soon).

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If you like, you can donate in the following ways:
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About the story:
"Forgotten Harbour” by Gordon Hillman. First published in Ghost Stories magazine, April 1931. Later reprinted in "True Twilight Tales, Fall 1963.

Music credits:
Music used :

'The Illusionist' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Dread Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Countdown by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 001 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5786-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-001License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.
*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.

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The lives of a young girl and boy are changed irrevocably following an encounter with a strange dog at a mysterious house. But what really happened that day, and was it (as Mary suggests) a “haunted house”?

This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror.

You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a Patreon or YouTube channel member and listening to episode 14 of The EnCrypted Postmortem. (Due to various issues these will be uploaded in the near future!)

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Supporting my work
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About the story:
"The Same Dog” by Robert Aickman. First published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1974. First collected in “Cold Hand in Mine” by Robert Aickman (pub. Gollancz, 1975).

Music credits:
Music used : "THE CEREMONY" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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Music used : " Calling From The Woods " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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https://filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms
Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*.
*Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify.

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