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Tales from the Creepery: 13 Strange and Disturbing Dramas
A baker’s dozen audio dramas are conjured out of the imagination of author Richard Curtis. Everyday places and situations are the backdrops for tense and unpredictable confrontations. A chance encounter between neighbors in their building’s trash room; a routine visit to a yoga class; a friendly chat in the cardiac recovery ward of a hospital - 13 commonplace moments escalate into tension, violence - and even death. Patterned after such classic suspense radio programs as Inner Sanctum and The Shadow, every tale from The Creepery promises to wrack your nerves to the breaking point.
“You Have a Guest”
It isn’t a sin to fantasize about your wife’s sister... or is it?
“Get Well Soon”
A hospital cardiac ward is the last place you would expect to hear a political quarrel. For Stanley Finster and Roy Janssen, it may well be the last place they hear anything at all.
“Affair of the Heart”
Roger Barskin left his wife in a doctor’s care. Perhaps the doctor cared a little too much.
“Table Reading”
Clifford Dimsdorp says he’s been ripped off. If he can’t get his money back, he’ll take his refund in blood.
“As I Lay Peeing”
Was it a simple medical procedure? Or was it Robert Tandry’s descent into the jaws of Hell?
“Rogue Restroom”
Boy meets girl in the unlikeliest place - a unisex bathroom, where nothing functions the way it’s supposed to.
“Driven”
A drive to the country club in a luxurious limo takes a sharp turn into the terrifying unknown.
“Have a Nice Transaction”
When Stuart encounters a vagrant at the bank, he hears a hard luck story. Whose hard luck, he is about to find out.
“Trash Talk”
A chance encounter of two neighbors disposing of their garbage produces the sickening odor of danger.
“Is it Hot in Here or Is It Just Me?”
Just how hot is Hot Yoga? Marty’s love-starved wife Laura is about to find out.
“The Client from Hell”
The aliens from another world traveled the universe looking in vain for an intelligent race. At last, they came to the planet Earth, but alas... they found none there, either.
“The Man in the Shuffle”
Ralph Miller will do anything to get rid of the voices in his head - anything. Anything!
“Godhead”
Godhead is the title of a favorite painting that Madeline, the artist, sold in a moment of weakness. Now she wants to meet the man who bought it, to discover if he is worthy of the masterpiece. Is he?
“You Have a Guest”
It isn’t a sin to fantasize about your wife’s sister... or is it?
“Get Well Soon”
A hospital cardiac ward is the last place you would expect to hear a political quarrel. For Stanley Finster and Roy Janssen, it may well be the last place they hear anything at all.
“Affair of the Heart”
Roger Barskin left his wife in a doctor’s care. Perhaps the doctor cared a little too much.
“Table Reading”
Clifford Dimsdorp says he’s been ripped off. If he can’t get his money back, he’ll take his refund in blood.
“As I Lay Peeing”
Was it a simple medical procedure? Or was it Robert Tandry’s descent into the jaws of Hell?
“Rogue Restroom”
Boy meets girl in the unlikeliest place - a unisex bathroom, where nothing functions the way it’s supposed to.
“Driven”
A drive to the country club in a luxurious limo takes a sharp turn into the terrifying unknown.
“Have a Nice Transaction”
When Stuart encounters a vagrant at the bank, he hears a hard luck story. Whose hard luck, he is about to find out.
“Trash Talk”
A chance encounter of two neighbors disposing of their garbage produces the sickening odor of danger.
“Is it Hot in Here or Is It Just Me?”
Just how hot is Hot Yoga? Marty’s love-starved wife Laura is about to find out.
“The Client from Hell”
The aliens from another world traveled the universe looking in vain for an intelligent race. At last, they came to the planet Earth, but alas... they found none there, either.
“The Man in the Shuffle”
Ralph Miller will do anything to get rid of the voices in his head - anything. Anything!
“Godhead”
Godhead is the title of a favorite painting that Madeline, the artist, sold in a moment of weakness. Now she wants to meet the man who bought it, to discover if he is worthy of the masterpiece. Is he?
- GenresHorror
Audible Audio
Published July 20, 2021
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About the author
Richard Curtis
152 books80 followersRichard Whalley Anthony Curtis, CBE
Graduate of Harrow School and subsequently Christ Church, University of Oxford. Academy Award nominee and recipient of Emmy and BAFTA awards for screenwriting. He is also a director and producer. In 2007, he became a Fellow of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Graduate of Harrow School and subsequently Christ Church, University of Oxford. Academy Award nominee and recipient of Emmy and BAFTA awards for screenwriting. He is also a director and producer. In 2007, he became a Fellow of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
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April 27, 2024
The Creepery on Audible immerses listeners in a captivating world where short creepy stories unfold in everyday situations. Presented in a unique dramatic format, the narratives are brought to life through engaging two-way conversations, devoid of traditional dialogue tags such as "she said" or "he said". This approach adds an extra layer of intrigue and suspense, allowing listeners to feel fully engaged in the unfolding events.
I enjoyed its use of sound effects. These enhance the overall experience and transport listeners into each story.
It leans more towards a podcast than a traditional novel or short story collection. It reminds me a little of "Tales from the Crypt" by Stephen King.
While The Creepery successfully captures the essence of horror in mundane settings, it may not appeal to those seeking longer, more intricate storylines. However, for those who enjoy bite-sized doses of suspense and eerie encounters, this collection is a must-listen.
I enjoyed its use of sound effects. These enhance the overall experience and transport listeners into each story.
It leans more towards a podcast than a traditional novel or short story collection. It reminds me a little of "Tales from the Crypt" by Stephen King.
While The Creepery successfully captures the essence of horror in mundane settings, it may not appeal to those seeking longer, more intricate storylines. However, for those who enjoy bite-sized doses of suspense and eerie encounters, this collection is a must-listen.
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