Book description
Winner of the 2021 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection COME CLOSER, FRIEND. LET ME TELL YOU A STORY. Heard the one about the Airbnb that eats your dreams or the iron-crowned king who preys on his own bloodline from the air, still smoldering centuries after being burnt alive? How about the cloudy antique bottle you can wish your excess rage inside, or that crooked alley down which something waits to replace your disappointing child with a far more pleasant facsimile? We all know the truth, especially in times like these-in an anxiety-ridden, sleepless world such as ours, it's only ever our very worst dreams that come true. Here streets empty out and people pull themselves apart like amoebas, breeding murderous doppelgangers from their own flesh; houses haunt, ideas possess and a cold and alien moon stares down, whispering that it's time to spawn. New myths rise and ancient evils descend. From the seemingly mundane terrors of a city just like yours to all the most dark and distant places of a truly terrible universe, nothing is as it seems...not even that dimly-recalled cinematic memory you've been chasing all these years, the one you think might be just something you stumbled upon while flipping through channels after midnight. The one that still disturbs you enough to raise a cold sweat all over your body, whenever you try to will its details clear. Hot on the heels of her 2018 This Is Horror Award-winning short story collection Spectral Evidence, critically horror author Gemma Files compiles fifteen more of her most startling recent nightmares-a creepily seductive downward spiral of dark poetry and existential dread, entirely suitable to the slow apocalypse going on all around us. So take your mind off your troubles and send it somewhere the rules still operate, if only to punish those who violate them.
Stick Shift
Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Stickers
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Die Slice
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Maple Destroyer
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze.
Doll Champagne
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Grotas
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Titanium Ladybug
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Twisty Dew
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Shady Lady
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Free Ham
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Keystone
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Easy Sweep
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Sir Shark
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
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Breezy Mustang
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
Easy Mac
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever.
Unseen
The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free.
Broomspun
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Candy Butcher
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Cereal Killer
Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience