Life Is Beta

Tech Thriller and Horror Short Stories

By: Ha-yong Bak

Narrated by: Mortis Media

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Your life doesn't belong to you. Not when an innocuously downloaded app has the power to utterly control you, monitoring your actions, revealing the monsters around you, and even predicting your own death.

Ha-yong's virally popular Internet sensations bridge science fiction with reality in these terrifying stories. Modern day cannibals, shadowy techno cults, urban mysteries, and savage murders - this horror story collection is so real that it will leave you questioning the dark plots and motives behind the everyday people and events in your own life.

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great collection

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This was a cool collection of horror short stories that all had a technology aspect to them. Very much reminded me of Black Mirror but much more gory and twisted. Very entertaining. The narration is well done. Definitately worth checking out if you like this sort of thing.

I Really Enjoyed it.

I liked this book so much that half-way in. I decided to go back and start over. I Love how the stories connect. I think I have a new favorite .

True Horror, with a High Tech Twist!

If you are looking for a really creepy book this Halloween season, I'd go for this chilling novel of true terror!

This is the book for people who are hardcore horror fans, especially those who are fascinated by the Deep Web. We all take it for granted that we can trust technology without much question. We hardly ever think twice about downloading any app that just pops up on our phones, or that a friend casually recommends to us. We don't even consider the thought that our smart phones could be used as a weapon against us. You'll never feel quite the same after listening to Hayong Bak's Life is Beta!

These totally twisted tales are delivered by the truly talented, up and coming new British narrator, Mortis Media. He brings the stories to life with his skilled performance and velvet voice, which will have you eagerly anticipating his next collaboration on another excellent Audible audio book!

A world I did not expect

When I first bought the audiobook I was familiar with the building blocks of the author. “Life is Beta” is the short story he is best known for. I did not expect that more than half of the book would be set in the same world, expanding upon the app and people surrounding it.
Following the stories based on Life is Beta, are several stand-alone stories, which I wish did not stand alone. I wanted sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and instant reboots.
I loved the format of the book. Each chapter was only about 10 minutes long, meaning it was a very quick set up, story, climax, and conclusion. It never felt like a grind to get through.
Some chapters may not be for everyone though. The violence may seem gratuitous or added simply for shock value but one must keep in mind that these were originally published individually. Also, the fact that it may have made you uncomfortable means it worked.
The only thing that even borders on a complaint for this book is that I am generally taken out of the story when a male narrator attempts to read in a female voice. But that’s nearly every audiobook I’ve listened to.

Spectacular

Great short stories told well by the narrator. The stories are a but unusable but they leave you on the edge of your seat.

Absolutely Thrilling!

This is a great book. If you like technology and horror fan, this is the book for you. The stories are sinister, gritty, and will make you think twice about downloading and using that free App someone so casually recommends. Ha-yong Bak creates a technological terror and Mortis Media breathes life into these twisted and well-crafted stories that could well be a vision yet to pass. Grab this book, settle in and prepare to be scared!
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Lots of unexpected twists

Each story was great and terrifying in their own special way. I also loved the narration by Mortis Media. Would highly recommend this for those seeking something disturbing and different.

Mind blowing/intriguing horror for any horror fan!

I love the Life is Beta chapters, especially the way they cross over each other!! Would love to read/hear more stories along the same story line. hint hint, please get writing Mr. Bak! :) The rest of the book is a delightful mix of short stories that leave you wanting more! I also love the surprise bits of gore when they pop up as well! Already looking for more works by Ha-yong Bak!

Mortis - I could listen to your voice all day and you did an awesome job! Thank you for the opportunity to review your narration and this amazing book!

Excellent Mortis!

Have been a Mortis Media fan for years. Adore your narrative voice. So happy to find you here. Finally!

my new favorite!

Mind blown!! Epic narrator Mortis Media!!!! Was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't stop listening!