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  • All the Children on the Porch: A Short Horror Story

  • By: Dona Fox
  • Narrated by: Sarah L. Colton
  • Length: 48 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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All the Children on the Porch: A Short Horror Story

By: Dona Fox
Narrated by: Sarah L. Colton
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Publisher's summary

Jenny was born on October 31st. She’s never gone trick-or-treating or celebrated her birthday beyond an initial taste of frosting that always puts her into a deep, drugged slumber - a sleep that protects her from family secrets and the horrible reality that dark holiday could reveal. What will happen when she finds her father’s journal and determines to stay awake on Halloween? Will she survive when the dreadful truth comes out?

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Another great Dona Fox!

Dona's short stories are really dark and creepy. This one is no exception. Very well-written and well-narrated. You'll want to listen to all of her stuff. Highly recommended!

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Short horror story

I really enjoyed this short story and would have loved it to have been a longer . The story pulled me right in and the twist finished it perfectly. although it was a little bit too creepy for me.

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creepy

I made the mistake of listening to this book.
I don't like to be scared and don't like creep books.
THIS is both. It is very well written, and, although only a short book (audio is only about an hour), I almost had to stop listening. Totally creeped me out.
The narrator was perfect for this story and definitely does it justice.

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Horror in the mundane

Dona Fox is a master of finding horror in the mundane and ordinary. Told from the perspective of a young girl who finds her father’s diary, belief is supplanted with horrible reality. And as with many of her stories, there is no need for the supernatural when reality is terrible.

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Perfect Halloween Ghost story!

Listen to this story right before you take the kiddies out to trick or treat! Ha!
I dare you too!
Really enjoyed this story. So much so I bought another of Ms.Fox short stories. It’s a very fast paced story of a sweet little girl, her overwhelmed dad and a creepy neighbor!
I was given this story to read by the author, and I loved it. Really happy to find a new author to add to my nightmares.

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Great listen

I would suggest this if you guys like Dona. Another great book if hers, will definitely listen to more of hers.

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Unsettling!

This would have been a perfect Halloween listen, if you're in to feeling particularly festive. It is a great short horror and a very quick listen

The whole style of this book was unique. There is a definite creep factor and this short story is definitely eerie. It will leave you feeling unsettled, in a good way. It is not super scary on the surface; but if you let it sink in, it will leave you feeling perplexed.

The narrator did a great job!

I received a review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.

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Creepy and not what you think...

I love short horror stories because they always have so much going on in such a short span. This story was no different. I started the story so mad at the family for what they were doing, but after all was explained, and the story progressed, I started feeling like the family was in the right! It makes me wonder about the secrets my own neighbors are hiding! Fun story.

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Creepy story

This is a creepy story to listen to but we’ll worth it. Told from first person perspective it draws you in to the mystery right away. Only complaint is it was too short, I would’ve loved to hear more.

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good listen

Creepy and a little disturbing. I enjoyed this one. Good narration, and characters were well described. I would like to read more from this author.

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