Book description
Imagine settling in with a good audiobook, the kind that makes you glance over your shoulder just in case. That's the magic of Robert Louis Stevenson's Supernatural Tales in audio form. This isn't just a collection-it's a masterclass in chilling storytelling, delivered with perfect, spine-tingling intimacy. Stevenson's genius lies in how he makes the ordinary feel unnerving, and hearing these tales spoken aloud? It's like the ghost stories your great-aunt whispered in the dark, but infinitely more sophisticated.
You'll find the terrifying The Body Snatchers, where a ghost's vengeance is as cold as the grave, and Olalla-often hailed as one of English literature's greatest horror stories, a masterpiece that redefines werewolf lore with a haunting, psychological depth. Don't miss The Bottle Imp, a deceptively simple tale of a cursed object that grips you from the first word. And The Waif Woman? It's like diving into an ancient Icelandic saga, but with a devastating twist about greed's corrosive power. The narration here is pitch-perfect, letting Stevenson's elegant, slightly archaic prose breathe while amplifying every whispered threat and sudden chill.
What makes this audiobook essential is how it transforms reading into a visceral experience. You don't just hear the words; you feel the weight of Markheim's moral panic, the eerie stillness of Thrawn Janet's moorland, the unsettling beauty of The Isle of Voices. The narrator's pace is deliberate, letting silence hang like fog, making the jumps in the narrative feel like heart-stopping moments. You're not just consuming stories-you're living them, in the quiet hum of your own space, with Stevenson's voice echoing in your mind long after the final word.
This isn't just a collection of old ghost stories; it's the foundation of modern supernatural fiction. Stevenson understood that true terror isn't in the jump scare, but in the slow, creeping realization that the world isn't as safe as we think. Listening to these tales, you realize why they've haunted readers for generations-they're about the terrifying fragility of the human mind, the way fear distorts reality, and the ghosts we carry within. For anyone who loves stories that linger, that make you question the shadows in your room, this audiobook is pure, unadulterated magic. It's the perfect companion for a dark night, or simply for remembering why we're drawn to the strange, the unsettling, and the profoundly human in the supernatural. Don't just read it-let it whisper to you. You won't regret the journey.
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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