Myopic Duplicity

Do the Ends Ever Justify the Means?

De: Jeff Circle

Narrado por: Chris Ciulla, Eli Cranor, Hillary Huber, Suzanne Elise Freeman, Megan Tusing, Matt Godfrey, Andrea Emmes, Justin Price

Do the ends ever justify the means?

Delve into a labyrinth of moral ambiguity and psychological tension where the pursuit of power and justice collides with the darker impulses of betrayal and manipulation.

Curated and edited by Jeff Circle, the creator of The Writer’s Dossier, each narrative unearths the hidden complexities that drive individuals to make troubling choices in the name of loyalty, revenge, or survival, exposing the intricate interplay between right and wrong. This anthology challenges these characters and listeners alike to consider how desperation can shape decisions, leading to moments where the 'right' choice becomes obscured by the weight of circumstance. In Myopic Duplicity, with each tale, the anthology crafts a vivid exploration of the human psyche, illustrating that sometimes the most compelling conflicts arise not from external forces, but from within.

Edited by Jeff Circle

Foreword by Eli Cranor, narrated by the Author

Story Intros written by Jeff Circle, narrated by Chris Ciulla

- Sisters by Eric Beetner, narrated by Andrea Emmes

- Buckets by C. B. Bernard, narrated by Chris Ciulla

- The High Priest of Low Men by C. W. Blackwell, narrated by Matt

Godfrey

- Soldiering by Wes Browne, narrated by Matt Godfrey

- AITA by Mindy Carlson, narrated by Hillary Huber

- Hallucinogenic Toreador by Ash Clifton, narrated by Jenn Lee

- Dull the Pain by Libby Cudmore, narrated by Andrea Emmes

- They Eat Their Own by Victor DeAnda, narrated by Philip

Anthony-Rodriguez

- Protégé by Erin Flanagan, narrated by Stacy Gonzalez

- Donor Heart by Rob Hart, narrated by Chris Ciulla

- The Welcome Wagon by Terrence McCauley, narrated by Justin Price

- The Men with the Remade Face by Matt Phillips, narrated by Chris

Ciulla

- For Rosalie, with Love by M. E. Proctor, narrated by Jeffrey Machado

- Third-Year Practice by C. Matthew Smith, narrated by Megan Tusing

- Do You Walk Alone? by Christopher Swann, narrated by Suzanne Elise

Freeman

- Drink the Rich by Tony Wirt, narrated by Rebecca H. Lee

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Immersive, Thought-Provoking Crime Anthology

This collection pulled me in from the first story. With 18 stories and 8 different narrators, there's never a dull moment with variety like this.

The crime anthology dives into the messy places where crime, psychology, and morality collide. Every story feels like its own world. Some of the stories are tense, unsettling, emotionally heavy... but the one thing they all have in common is that they linger in your mind long after they end.

It boldly tackles the question: "do the ends ever justify the means?" Each story explores those moral gray areas of loyalty and survival meets betrayal and revenge. They force you to sit with the characters who don't feel wholly "good" or "bad" but maybe more like "you" than you could have imagined. There's such deep psychological layers at play here. These are more than just crime stories. They are visceral expressions of what desperation and trauma can lead people to do under the "right (or wrong)" circumstances.

There's so much depth within this anthology. The variety of every voice brings many different shades of emotions, including: fear, shame, guilt, heartbreak... It keeps you engaged and on edge of your seat for the full 19 hours.

If you enjoy crime fiction with a side of moral complexity, emphasis on mental health, and characters who feel like they could be someone you know (or even somewhere deep within yourself) then this anthology is definitely worth the listen. It's haunting, introspective, and unforgettable.

Dark & Suprising

I love the dark twists, endings, and ability this story has to make you question the moral behavior of each character. It had me surprised and curious to see what each character would do in their dilemma and how they would face the consequences of their choice. Really recommend and I love how many of the stories tie back to the beginning of where the characters started off before.

I really enjoy the multiple stories on a common theme.

This anthology is just the thing if, like me you have snippets of time to listen, and follow the stories. Perfect commute listening! Very well written and fast paced. tithe narration is also outstanding.

Great Listen

This is a great compilation of short stories. A number of them were so good I was wishing they were full novels. The narration was excellent- just the right level of unsettling humanity. A worthwhile read and great listen.

Phenomenal Listen

These stories are so compelling, really made me think what I would do. And the narration was superb, emotional depth that kept me completely engrossed. This anthology will stay with you!