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The Fright Before Christmas
- By: Jeff Belanger
- Narrated by: Jeff Belanger
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 72
The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It’s the shortest day of the year, the longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn’t rise at all. It’s dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas, you'll see that side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What flair!
- By Garry G. Fujita on 11-11-23
- The Fright Before Christmas
- By: Jeff Belanger
- Narrated by: Jeff Belanger
Fun and spooky development of Christmas
Reviewed: 12-08-24
We think our traditions are old. They are not. This is a fun way to learn about the crazy creepy origins of Christmas. As the author says, "Christmas is scarier than Halloween."
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Never Whistle at Night
- An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology
- By: Shane Hawk - editor, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. - editor
- Narrated by: Erin Tripp, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Joelle Peters, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 339
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 309
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Story4 out of 5 stars 309
Many Indigenous people believe that one should never whistle at night. This belief takes many forms: for instance, Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai’po, the spirits of ancient warriors, and Native Mexicans say it calls Lechuza, a witch that can transform into an owl. But what all these legends hold in common is the certainty that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear—and even follow you home. These shiver-inducing tales introduce listeners to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Just…no…
- By Roger Glenn Duncan on 09-30-23
- Never Whistle at Night
- An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology
- By: Shane Hawk - editor, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. - editor
- Narrated by: Erin Tripp, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Joelle Peters, Kaniehtiio Horn, Lisa Cromarty, Maika Harper, Shane Ghostkeeper, Sheldon Elter, Tara Sky
Come for the tales, stay for the history
Reviewed: 08-05-24
Not every tale will appeal to everyone. The narration and history are worth listening to every single one. Learn spooky legends, tall tales, and real horror stories.
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Weird Tales: Issue 365
- Weird Tales
- By: Heather Graham, Alma Katsu, Maurice Broaddus, and others
- Narrated by: Pat Grimes, Sue Dessner, Qarie Marshall, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
Featuring all-new tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror from masters of the craft, this issue includes stories and poems by Alma Katsu, Heather Graham, Maurice Broaddus, Fran Wilde, Priya Sharma, Anne Walsh, Yvonne Navarro, Jake Bible, Gabrielle Faust, and Christina Sng.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Worth its own Audible category
- By mgordo on 07-16-24
- Weird Tales: Issue 365
- Weird Tales
- By: Heather Graham, Alma Katsu, Maurice Broaddus, Fran Wilde, Priya Sharma, Anne Walsh, Yvonne Navarro, Jake Bible, Gabrielle Faust, Christina Sng
- Narrated by: Pat Grimes, Sue Dessner, Qarie Marshall, Katelyn Levering, Angie Kane, Nick Mondelli, Sara Young, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Jaime Lincoln Smith
Weird Tales the magazine that never dies
Reviewed: 10-22-22
Thank goodness for immortality! Weird Tales has been revived and it is chock-full of the who is and the who-will-be of the weird. Definite need to read and listen!
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The Halloween Man
- By: Douglas Clegg
- Narrated by: William Michael Redman
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 62
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 62
The Halloween Man walks when the screaming begins, and only Stony Crawford holds the key to the power of the chilling mystery of Stonehaven - and to the power of the unspeakable creature trapped within a summer mansion...
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4 out of 5 stars
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Loved It!-Unique, twisted and really CREEPY!
- By Sharron on 02-24-14
- The Halloween Man
- By: Douglas Clegg
- Narrated by: William Michael Redman
Brutal Slasher Flick in book form
Reviewed: 09-23-22
I have passion for all things Halloween. I absolutely love supernatural horror. In this world that is so full of awful things, scary stuff that can be left behind in a book, is my jam.
This book is not in that category.
This book is absolutely brutal. Rape, murder, severe beatings, infanticide, it is all in there.
If you're looking for a Halloween story that is "spooky" and seasonal, this isn't it.
Every year starting in September I start reading and listening to Halloween themed books to get in the Halloween spirit. Every day life is full of brutality, watch the news, read the news, listen to the news.
My horror fascination seeps with escapism. I want to enter a world that is filled with wonder and the supernatural to take a break from real horror that the world is seeped in. This is a slasher book. It is not for me. It being about Halloween and having a supernatural angle, I've tried over several years to finish it. I can't do it. Even in small quantities I had to tap out. If sheer brutality, gore, and blood is your thing, this book is for you.
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The Halloween Experiment
- An Audio Drama
- By: Ian Gordon
- Narrated by: Ian Gordon, Jennifer Gordon
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3
The Halloween Experiment is a horror audio drama by Ian Gordon. In the story, an eccentric by the name of Doctor Stephan Helm seeks to rid five troubled patients of their debilitating delusions. We'll hear each of their tales, concerning sleep disorders, strange spectres, and a curious proclivity for Granny Smith apples....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Like an old radio program
- By PJz on 09-22-22
- The Halloween Experiment
- An Audio Drama
- By: Ian Gordon
- Narrated by: Ian Gordon, Jennifer Gordon
Like an old radio program
Reviewed: 09-22-22
The performance had a lot of thought put into it. It sounded like an old radio program, different voices, creepy sounds, creaking doors. I liked that vintage atmosphere very much. However, the breaks between story lines were too long. I kept thinking is it over? Then my mind would wander and then it would start again. When I was thinking to myself, did I miss something because I have absolutely no idea what is going on in this story, I was quite happy to find out, the story is designed that way so the twist ending is harder to figure out. If you love old radio programs absolutely give this one a try.
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Danse Macabre
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 783
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 647
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Story4 out of 5 stars 647
The author whose boundless imagination and storytelling powers have redefined the horror genre, from 1974’s Carrie to his new epic Under the Dome, reflects on the very nature of terror—what scares us and why—in films (both cheesy and choice), television and radio, and, of course, the horror novel, past and present.
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3 out of 5 stars
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would have been better if king had narrated.
- By Gina K. on 12-27-17
- Danse Macabre
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: William Dufris
Thoughts of a god
Reviewed: 08-31-22
What does a god think of the creations of other gods? Musings from the mouth of a god, performed by William Dufris, who I now wish had performed every horror novel I've ever read. The short passages he performs are absolutely incredible. I found myself lost so intensely in his narrative I wanted to read each book IMMEDIATELY. This book and performance have achieved exactly what is intended, I will be seeking out each recommendation. I would listen to William Dufris read grocery lists, especially if Stephen King wrote them.
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The Fisherman
- By: John Langan
- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,078
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,724
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,725
In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Horror of Loss
- By Jim N on 04-20-17
- The Fisherman
- By: John Langan
- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
Seriously spooked
Reviewed: 07-20-22
I read The Fisherman a few years back. I was immediately drawn in. I finished it in one day. I had found a new author that awakened the desire to read everything he had written. I have now read several of his novels and various short stories, all with the same ability to immediately hook. I realized, after reading his newest compilation of short stories that I wanted to revisit this story. I figured audible would be the perfect medium. I was not disappointed. The older voice added the perfect timbre. The story was even spookier. I can see the nods to Pet Semetary and also to the Cthulu mythos, and yet, none of the story is a rehash. I loved it. I will definitely be reading and listening again.
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When Things Get Dark
- Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson
- By: Ellen Datlow - editor
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Cassandra Campbell, Erin Moon, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 149
A chilling anthology in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson. Shirley Jackson is a seminal writer of horror and mystery fiction, whose legacy resonates globally today. Chilling, human, poignant, and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and listeners. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, brings together today’s leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Come for the Oates, stay for the rest!
- By Rebecca Rowland, author on 12-23-21
- When Things Get Dark
- Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson
- By: Ellen Datlow - editor
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Cassandra Campbell, Erin Moon, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Bernadette Dunne, Kate Mulligan, Feodor Chin, John Lescault
If you love Shirley Jackson...
Reviewed: 07-19-22
This is a great listen. Every story like a familiar friend. Grab some hot chocolate, lock the door, and make sure your toes are under the blanket, there's something in the room with you.
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Hidden Pictures
- A Novel
- By: Jason Rekulak
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,496
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,923
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,915
Fresh out of rehab, Mallory Quinn takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy. Mallory immediately loves it. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman’s lifeless body.
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4 out of 5 stars
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a decent read, sounds like a bunch of haters in the room
- By Kyle B. on 12-24-23
- Hidden Pictures
- A Novel
- By: Jason Rekulak
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
Deeply Disappointed
Reviewed: 07-16-22
I'm wondering about the marketing of this book. I've read rave reviews about how terrifying it is. This is Nancy Drew level fright with a Scooby Doo mystery. So disappointed. The only adult theme, addiction, is also approached like an after school special. Can't believe this is the summer release everyone is enamored of.
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The Two Towers
- Lord of the Rings, Book 2
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,836
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,249
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,206
The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.
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3 out of 5 stars
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.Andy Serkis reads well, sings terribly
- By Jessica on 09-25-21
- The Two Towers
- Lord of the Rings, Book 2
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Perfection
Reviewed: 03-31-22
How could anyone make the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien better? Add the perfect narrator. It is easy to become completely immersed.
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