• Ankle Snatcher

  • Creature Feature Collection
  • By: Grady Hendrix
  • Narrated by: Michael Crouch
  • Length: 45 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (390 ratings)

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Ankle Snatcher

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Michael Crouch
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Publisher's summary

Obey the rules. It’s the only way to survive the night in a short story about what hides in the dark by the New York Times bestselling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.

Marcus grew up believing his father killed his mother—then blamed it on the boogeyman under the bed. Always leave the lights on, his father warned, or the boogeyman will get you. Marcus still heeds the superstition, especially when he invites his new girlfriend over. Is Marcus haunted by a creature or has he just inherited his father’s murderous delusions? The night will tell.

Grady Hendrix’s Ankle Snatcher is part of Creature Feature, a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. They can be read or listened to in one petrifying sitting.

©2023 Grady Hendrix. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Every kid’s nightmare

As an adult I still don’t sleep with my feet hanging over the bed, terrified of what might be lurking under the bed. Grady Hendrix captures that fear perfectly in this story of what hides under our beds in the dark.

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too short

I liked the story overall but the ending felt like it was lacking for me.

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I am an old and I still will not sleep with any part of my body hanging off the bed. I just can't do it.

Now I have to worry about standing up without turning the lights on!

This is a very short story about the boogyman and it is so good.

Can't really say more or it will spoil it but I highly recommend this.

Michael Crouch did an excellent job narrating this one.

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Great

Wish there was more it was great. The author really understands horror. Love all his books

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I mean it's Grady Hendrix.

well done! quick and fun listen!!! would recommend, if you've got a commute or just 45ish minutes on your hands I would recommend it

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Good Short Story

This is a great short read and reinforces a fear. I was going to go to the gym while listening to this audiobook, but didn't feel like it was right to get out of my bed when it's dark outside. Grady does a good job at making someone feel totally anxious in his works.

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Great short

I love most of what Grady Hendrix writes. This was a great short. I’m hoping he takes it and runs with it. I would love this in a longer book.

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Loved every minute !

I wish there was more. Another great story from Grady Hendrix. I love everything he puts out

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Turn on the light

This is my first introduction to Mr Hendrix’s work. Totally engrossing and engulfing. First off, I’m so glad that my dog sleeps in her bed next to mine. Yes, my doggo will protect me from the Ankle Snatcher. Whew.
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Ended too soon

Great story here, would’ve loved to see where it could go… definitely ended way too soon.

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