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Post by ohthehorror on Dec 14, 2014 10:56:11 GMT
OhThe Horror, is the alternative you mentioned the one that Escape (I think) did? I have listened to it only once, so really should give it another go. Great selection of stories for this year's calendar, Dem, as is always the case, and it is with pleasure that I see that Franklin is represented again. Looking forward to reading this one tonight...... Yes, that's the one. I didn't dislike the Vincent Price one, but I find I'm almost distracted from the story by his voice. The Elliot Read version just feels like a better fit to the story I think. But each to their own of course. They're both great.
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gloomy sundae
Crab On The Rampage
dem in disguise; looking for something to suck
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Post by gloomy sundae on Dec 14, 2014 13:19:25 GMT
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Post by ohthehorror on Dec 14, 2014 15:43:36 GMT
I was just thinking how great it would be to have a kind of full and complete index of the various PDFs on the site, kind of like has been done here with the Advent Calenders but for the entire site. Then again, I'm new here and don't really know if there are enough dotted throughout the site to even make it worthwhile. Perhaps the Advent Calenders make up the main bulk of them?
Anyway, today's story was another that I had to think hard about to try and figure out what was happening. It was very good. It's amazing how many seriously good stories are floating about out there. Soo glad I found this site.
Oh, and I tried one of the Kinky Capers too. A little gem called Victim Wanted-Female. Reminded me a little of The Story of O. I might stick with the various Advent Calendars for now though.
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Post by ripper on Dec 14, 2014 16:08:31 GMT
I know what you mean about Price's voice. He does dominate any radio drama he stars in, but I am very fond of that particular episode as it was one of the shows that turned me on to OTR. I really should try the other version again, though :-).
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Post by dem bones on Dec 14, 2014 21:33:26 GMT
Oh, and I tried one of the Kinky Capers too. A little gem called Victim Wanted-Female. Reminded me a little of The Story of O. I might stick with the various Advent Calendars for now though. A very wise choice if I might say so! Will post an additional pdf's listing tomorrow. There are only 20 or so in all. Anyway, today's story was another that I had to think hard about to try and figure out what was happening. It was very good. It's amazing how many seriously good stories are floating about out there. Soo glad I found this site. Not quite "floating about"! The reason why there is so much contemporary material on the calendars is purely down to the generosity of the individual authors and artists themselves, each of whom has graciously granted permission for us to reproduce their work on a strictly one-off basis. The copyright - and this is VERY IMPORTANT - remains theirs, and theirs alone.
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Dec 14, 2014 21:52:14 GMT
Franklin, master of the one liner - never fails to hit the button
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Post by dem bones on Dec 15, 2014 5:14:50 GMT
Day fifteen. Chrissie Demant Today's wizard of weird terror, Craig Herbertson, presented me with a choice of two brand new stories. In a rare moment of compassion toward dear reader, I've opted for the marginally less unseasonal of the pair (will save his latest Bellport High old boys shocker until such times as it can do the most damage to morale). A professional musician and novelist, Craig's macabre and eerie stories have seen print in The 29th Book of Pan Horror Stories, Back From The Dead: The Pan Book of Horror Stories, The Screaming Book Of Horror, Tales From The Smoking Room, Filthy Creations, Auguries and several volumes of The Black Book Of Horror. Many - including a few nasty tales from Vault calendars past - are collected in the highly recommended The Heaven Maker & Other Gruesome Tales (Parallel Universe, 2012).
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Post by pulphack on Dec 15, 2014 6:15:32 GMT
Happy Xmas, Craig... grim grim grim... splendid.
Caught up on the few days prior to this. Franklin is the master of the grim chuckle and any charity shop record buyer will shudder in recognition. It could have been me... Thana takes the old book of power riff and turns it inside out rather finely... and as for Ramsey's tale, in the mid's eye that last few pages were played out like an old German expressionist silent. As for the estate agent: the bloke who sold my last place was probably just as bad, but not as honest about it as this guy...
The Dem editorial eye keeps 'em coming. Just not great on numerals, that's all...
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Thana Niveau
Devils Coach Horse
We who walk here walk alone.
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Post by Thana Niveau on Dec 15, 2014 6:48:27 GMT
I feel especially privileged to have a Chrissie Demant illustration for my story! Glad you guys enjoyed it! I confess I haven't had the time this year to read everything but I like what I've been able to dip into. I'll always love "Marjorie's on Starlight" - surely one of the nastiest stories ever penned. Craig Herbertson - fantastic last line! I'd never heard of Mary Ann Allen, so that was a special treat. And of course Ramsey never fails to delight, this time with a kitty horror I'd never read before. And I LOVE Chrissie's drawing for "House of Evil"! Gorgeous and Gorey-esque.
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Post by ripper on Dec 15, 2014 8:06:40 GMT
Great fun, Franklin; made me laugh and squirm at the same time...fine story.
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Post by jamesdoig on Dec 15, 2014 9:39:40 GMT
Today's wizard of weird terror, Craig HerbertsonHeh, heh - very nice. That illustration is quite something too.
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Post by dem bones on Dec 16, 2014 8:32:40 GMT
Day sixteen. Don't know about you, but I reckon this calendar is long overdue a Jewish supernatural sex comedy. But who do we know could possibly provide such a thing? Reggie Oliver Filmmaker and horror author Anna Taborska's debut collection, For Those Who Dream Monsters (Mortbury Press, 2013), recently won the Dracula Society's prestigious 'Children Of The Night Award' for "the best piece of literature published in the Gothic (including horror or supernatural) genre - novel, short story, or biography - during the previous year." Strike one for the Dracula Society! Anna's anthology appearances include The Black Book Of Horror (vols. 5-9), Terror Tales Of London, Terror Tales Of The Lake District, Screaming Book Of Horror, Best British Horror, and, most recently, Alex Davis's Worms ( Cyril's Missionreads like something out of Dino Buzzati's nightmares]), and Joel Lane & Tom Johnstone's Horror Uncut! Tales Of Social Insecurity & Economic Unease. I can only echo Reggie Oliver's sentiments on encountering the extraordinary, unremittingly grim Bagpuss for the first time: "here is an authentic and exciting new voice in horror writing." That said, this racy tale of Mitzi versus the Dirty Dybbuk is far easier on the soul than Bagpuss, The Creaking or Cyril's Mission - it is actually very lovely. I'm sure 'Linda Lovecraft' would have approved. Special thanks to Mr. Reggie Oliver for kindly allowing us to reproduce his glorious illustration.
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Post by pulphack on Dec 16, 2014 8:58:23 GMT
Oy Gevalt! Great punchline. To be honest, you sold it to me with your spiel, Dem, but it was even better than that (if such a thing can be possible).
Been checking back on some past calendar entries, picking and choosing as time dictates, and God do I miss Richard Staines...
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Dec 16, 2014 9:01:43 GMT
Day sixteen. Don't know about you, but I reckon this calendar is long overdue a Jewish supernatural sex comedy. But who do we know could possibly provide such a thing? Reggie Oliver Filmmaker and horror author Anna Taborska's debut collection, For Those Who Dream Monsters (Mortbury Press, 2013), recently won the Dracula Society's prestigious 'Children Of The Night Award' for "the best piece of literature published in the Gothic (including horror or supernatural) genre - novel, short story, or biography - during the previous year." Strike one for the Dracula Society! Anna's anthology appearances include The Black Book Of Horror (vols. 5-9), Terror Tales Of London, Terror Tales Of The Lake District, Screaming Book Of Horror, Best British Horror, and, most recently, Alex Davis's Worms ( Cyril's Missionreads like something out of Dino Buzzati's nightmares]), and Joel Lane & Tom Johnstone's Horror Uncut! Tales Of Social Insecurity & Economic Unease. I can only echo Reggie Oliver's sentiments on encountering the extraordinary, unremittingly grim Bagpuss for the first time: "here is an authentic and exciting new voice in horror writing." That said, this racy tale of Mitzi versus the Dirty Dybbuk is far easier on the soul than, Bagpuss, The Creaking or Cyril's Mission - it is actually very lovely. I'm sure 'Linda Lovecraft' would have approved. Special thanks to Mr. Reggie Oliver for kindly allowing us to reproduce his glorious illustration. Funny.
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Post by ripper on Dec 16, 2014 9:50:20 GMT
No chance to read Craig's tale last night due to homework assignment assistance for Ripper Jr., so it will be a double-bill of Craig and Anna tonight. As well as the great stories, I look forward to reading Dem's introductions, which are always fun and informative.
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