
A collection of three horror stories inspired from actual events experienced by the author. Oh, my!
the setup…
Never Kill the Medium (narrated by Abigail Reno)
It’s Erica’s 30th birthday and she hosts a dinner party at her apartment. Guests include boyfriend Jake and three other friends. One surprises her by inviting a medium to lead a séance but the surprise is on them when he dies before closing the door to the “other side.” Uh, oh.
The Nightmare House (narrated by Kathleen Early, Emily Marso & Katy Bentz)
Kristin and Patrick Dalton quickly uproot their family, sixteen-year old daughter Hailey and newborn son Henry, moving from Chicago to rural Tillington, Wisconsin. They bought the house sight unseen except online and it’s in the middle of nowhere. They arrive to encounter unfriendly neighbors, strange voices and a house with a terrible past…every family who previously lived there has died or disappeared. Uh, oh.
All Curses Are Final (narrated by Brittany Pressley)
Five college friends decide to take one final trip together before their last semester, sort of a last hurrah as one of them has broken up with another. Blair can feel their resentment about her walking away from Jake, the ride to Northspyre, Minnesota awkward. Before they reach their cabin, they make a stop at a gas station. Blair notices a weird sign that says, “All Items Cursed, Curse Lifted at Time of Sale.” Later that evening, she finds a pen from the store in her purse and immediately wants to go back and pay for it. The group talks her out of it. Uh, oh.
the narration…
All of the narrators made these stories lift off the page, their performances intensifying as each progressed. They made the experience even creepier! Outstanding on every level.
the bottom line…
Horror is out of my comfort zone but I connected immediately to all three and couldn’t stop listening. Some are more ghastly than others but all felt like they could actually happen. Yikes! Be sure to listen to the author’s acknowledgements because it matters. Great collection!
Book Info
- Release Date: September 22, 2026
- Narrators: Kathleen Early, Brittany Pressley, Abigail Reno, Emily Marso & Katy Bentz
- Audio Length: 9 hours, 37 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
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Fab review, Jo, glad you enjoyed the collection even though horror is outside your comfort zone.
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Thank you, Nicki💜 These were really good stories.
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I’m glad that you enjoyed this collection Jonetta! On another note, have you seen the number of holiday collections there is coming out?
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Thank you, Jodie💜 I’ve seen quite a few on NetGalley.
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Sounds properly creepy! I don’t know if it’s for me, it’s out if my comfort zone as well. Great review Jo.
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Thanks, Inge💜 I was skittish, too, but loved the author’s Perfect series and kept seeing strong reviews from non-horror readers. So, I jumped in.
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Horror isn’t my thing either. Glad these worked for you!
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Thanks, Anne💜 The author is who made me give this a shot.
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Oh shoot I knew I shouldn’t have cancelled that request! I’m glad this collection was a winner for you. ❤
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Thank you, Yvo💜 They were all so plausible.
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Three stories inspired by the author’s actual experiences is what would get me too — there’s something about “this really happened to someone” that makes horror land differently. I love that you went in skittish and couldn’t stop listening. Which of the three stuck with you the longest after it ended?
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My most favorite was the last for a specific reason that would be a spoiler😏
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