The Headphones

De: Steve McElhenny

Narrado por: Benjamin Philip Hawkins

February, 1982.

In a dingy Manhattan bar, where misery is served on tap, a stranger arrives with a pair of mysterious antique headphones.

For most who try them on, they unlock a world of wonder; for our protagonist, they unleash a world of horror.

Upon wearing these headphones, they become fused with his flesh, unable to be removed.

The voices of malevolent beings known only as, the Others, begin speaking to him through these headphones - their taunts and intentions getting more sinister with each passing moment.

A novelette by Steve McElhenny.

Headphones, only you can hear their screams.

©2024 Steve Mcelhenny (P)2024 Sicaso Publishing

The Headphones

This was a really good,short story. It reminded me of a Dr Who episode. Narration by Benjamin Philip Hawkins,was terrific! I was given this bokk free for an honest review.

Fear of Missing out … it’s REAL, and it’s frightening!

FOMO - Fear of missing out, for our protagonist it’s REAL as he sees the reactions of the bar patrons who slip on “The Headphones” … He wants in. When he’s rebuffed, he REALLY wants in … by ANY means necessary … and so it begins … Told in the first person with just the right amount of well placed, biting, dry sarcastic wit, “The Headphones” is a dark, deliciously, delightfully, dark tale of redemption … the hard way! Uniquely satisfying and ultimately uplifting, who would have thought there’d be tears … the first, second, and yes THIRD listens! The characters, ALL so beautifully crafted, so uniquely designed to play their roles in moving this story through our authors insightful vision! The ultimate character development and “growth” of our protagonist is astounding in its subtlety over the course of the story, then like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, the metamorphosis complete - but not his story, not by a long shot! I’ll not be playing spoiler, so my lips are zipped except to say that THIS is not a story to be missed! I’m already on my fourth listen! Speaking of listening, the narration was absolute perfection! ALL the characters were uniquely and beautifully voiced AND with some of the smoothest transitions between character voicing and accents I’ve ever heard, making this truly a first rate performance of a stunning, thought provoking story! I loved it, I loved everything about it! Five spectacular stars across all categories. I wish I could give so … many … more!

Eerie, Enthralling, and Perfectly Chilling

This short story was magnetic! From start to finish, it kept me hooked with an aura of mystery and suspense. It may be brief, but it packs in all the intrigue and tension to keep you fully engaged. The narrator’s delivery hit just the right balance of eerie and captivating, heightening each twist. I'm definitely looking forward to diving into more works from both this author and narrator.

headphones

Great book, very good book to listen to. Great story line about mysterious headphones. Excellent story line and overall an excellent book to listen to.