Dollface: Needles and Nightmares, Book 1

by C. Hebert, Eric Corbyn (Narrator), Lavender Skye (Narrator)

Shall We Play A Game?

Amid the suffocating embrace of night,
I stumble upon him, a beacon of light.
The Boogeyman, a seductive terror,
Whispers haunting promises, cruel and fair.
Eyes that glint with otherworldly fire,
In his grasp, I’m consumed by dark desire.
A love twisted and sickeningly sweet,
Tangled in the depths of darkness, where nightmares meet.
Should I trust my button eyes,
Or should I doubt them and follow my firefly?

*This story is a dark retelling inspired by Oogie Boogie, from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Coraline. Please check triggers prior to listening.

Audible Audio

Published March 27, 2026

About the author

Commonly known as Cyn, C. Hebert is a multi-genre author who loves to paint a pretty, yet horrific, picture woven together with absolute chaos. True gravevard reads.
While most authors like to write happily ever afters, C. Hebert prefers to take her stories in the opposite direction, delivering darker tales with a hint of madness, tugging at your heartstrings.
She is a self proclaimed manic write who loves to constantly push herself to do more.

C. Hebert is a published poet and writes darker, more unique works under a secondary pen name, which is an International Best Seller. It is listed on her social media.

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for Oggie Boogie and this retelling made me so happy. I loved the audio.