The Machine Stories: From The Hidden Webpage to Sunburn

by Jared Roberts

In The Machine Stories, Jared Roberts brings together an unsettling collection of tales that mark the machine cycle of stories written from 2016 to 2020. From the legendary creepypasta The Hidden Webpage, a tale about a forgotten corner of the internet that hides impossible secrets, to the unnerving journey of Sunburn, these stories unravel layers of mystery that pull the reader deeper into a world where memory, perception, and reality are all cast in doubt.

This collection marks the first time Jared Roberts has compiled the stories from the original documents, offering fans and new readers alike the opportunity to piece together the larger puzzle hidden beneath the surface. With existential twists, lingering questions, and a pervasive sense of unease, these tales will leave you wondering.

For longtime fans and new readers alike, this collection showcases Jared Roberts's unique ability to craft stories that stick with you long after you’ve finished reading.

Genres: Horror, Horror Thriller, Short Stories

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2024

About the author

Jared Roberts is a Canadian man who lives in Oklahoma with his wife. Most of his short stories can be found for free on Reddit or as audio dramas on the Nosleep Podcast.

Reviews

[Taylor Seiverd · Rating 4 out of 5]

i listened to this through CreepCast with Papa Meat & Wendigoon.

this was a heavy hitter. what a doozy this was. i love how we don’t inherently get all of the answers at the end. i really enjoyed this. it had the potential to be 5 stars. very fun!

[Andrea Esparza · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really good pure horror moments in this, but I must say that this one doesn't quite cross the finish line for me. It started to fall apart around the end, taking so many twists & turns that it started to lose impact... all in all, not my cup of tea but gave it an extra star just due to how entertaining the boys over in creepcast read this & the commentary that they provided :)

[Pilar L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

*** thanks Creepcast

[the funky longneck · Rating 4 out of 5]

holy smokes

[izzyipee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old Internet horror my beloved

[harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

really good and captivating first 75% but the ending didn’t land for me

[curlygremlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extra star for creep cast