Terror in the Shadows, Volume 1

Scary Ghosts, Paranormal & Supernatural Horror Short Stories Collection

By: A.I. Nasser, Ron Ripley, Sara Clancy, David Longhorn

Narrated by: Thom Bowers

Length: 6 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's Summary

A young man’s attempts at breaking parole end in a night of horror. A child realizes that his Christmas gift might be a lot more sinister than he originally thought. An editor unveils his client’s sinister plan to cleanse the world of all evil. And a woman’s walk home is accompanied by a strange presence that promises a gruesome end.

Scare Street’s authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy, and A. I. Nasser come together to bring you some of the most horrifying short stories in a single collection. They’re here to tell tales of the terrible and the macabre in a book so unsettling it will bring chills to your very core.

So head over to your favorite chair, make yourself comfortable, and dive right in. We promise that sleep will be the last thing on your mind. Just make sure you keep the lights on. The dark can be a terrible, terrible place....

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Great mix of short stories.

This is a collection of 10 short stories, Jackson Stables by Ron Ripley, Music Box by A. I. Nasser, Lost Dog by David Longhorn, Trick or Treat by Sara Clancy, The Steak House by Ron Ripley, Thunder Run by David Longhorn, Faces by A. I. Nasser, Initial Impression by David Longhorn, Closer by Sara Clancy and The Sins We Hide by A.I Nasser. I usually avoid short story collections because I always end up unsatisfied with the stories, they seem to always feel rushed and not complete, but I loved this collection and each book felt like a full story. I didn't feel like the stories were unfinished!

I also usually write notes to myself when reading short stories so I can keep track of what each one was about and my thoughts on each, but I forgot to with this one because when I started listening, I couldn't stop. Each story was well written, some were a lot creepier than others but each one was thoroughly enjoyable and kept me hooked.

Each author has their own distinctive style but one thing they have in common is their ability to tell a story. I think my favourites were the Steak House, Closer and The Sins We Hide.

Thom Bowers has grown a lot as a narrator and has become a better performer. He read each story really well and gave each character their own voice and personality.

I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

Top notch narration for this collection of short stories

I received this audiobook free at my request and am leaving this review voluntarily.

I wouldn’t say that any of these short stories will be overwhelmingly memorable in the horror genre overall, though they were well written and kept up a creepy vibe. What really is the strong point of this collection is the narration by Thom Bowers. His voices and tone add to the creepiness of what might otherwise be a lackluster collection in written form. My favorite of all the stories was by far the one about the missing girl saved for last. While it wasn’t highly original, and I saw the twist coming a mile away, I think Mr. Bowers did an excellent job of narrating that does lend to the listener being unsettled as it played out.

Great short story collection

I loved this collection of short stories. Well worth reading. From ghost horses, all till the end with a chilling story of a little girl and her want of revenge. These writers have given me many hours of entertainment and creepy vibes. The narrator is so good at his job, that now enough when I read one of Scare Street many books I imagine this narrator's voice in my head. Read this book you will not forget these stories.

Great Stories!

Some pretty creepy stories with a great performance by Thom Bowers. Best listened to on a dark rainy night.

This is volume one of a whole lot of creepiness!

Sometimes you can tell exactly when a person went wrong, and the trouble they’re going to face, and sometimes you can’t. I’m not sure which I like more, knowing, or finding out! The creepier, the better! This is pretty creepy.

Very good, wanted more

This book has a couple more stories than the ones indicated in the blurb.
I liked a lot one were the victim/"bad" guy is so arrogant as to try to fight the paranormal phenomenon with just his will. Pretty cool.
The stories are long enough shorts, but I kind of fell like the ending is never enough. All the writers and narrator were very good, so I wanted them to be longer and have more juice (as in background story) in a general way. Even so, I loved when the stories ended with something like news clippings with the aftermath of the story - because no one is alive to tell the tale, right... (I'm kidding! That's not the case... all the time.)

Awesome Collection!

Review Copied from My review of the "Shadows Books 1-3" Set:
I own all the books in this series in both Kindle and Now Audible formats. While I Love being able to read the books, being able to listen to them while driving my car too is even better. There's nothing better than a short trip to the store and being able to listen to something just perfect enough for short trips. Highly Recommended.

Much better than the other two anthologies

I wasn't expecting much from this considering two previous short story anthologies left me bored and disgruntled. But, since I was given the audiobook in exchange for a review, I figured I'd listen to it. Before you start thinking, "Oh, she was given this and feels obligated to give lots of stars and a good review," I want to assure you that's not my way. I was given those other two I mentioned as well, but left scathing reviews and very few stars.

I was pleasantly surprised with this one. The writing for all the stories was much better, the ideas interesting and original, and the narration superb. I mean, you can't go wrong with Thom Bowers. Thank goodness they discovered him. Lovely gem.

Unlike the other anthologies, not all of the stories in this one had grisly endings. Sometimes, shockingly, people lived. In the others, people died no matter what. In this, if the story didn't give good reason for their death, they didn't die. I LOVED that! Horror doesn't mean everyone has to die.

This book kept me listening for hours on end. I didn't want to put it down and kept thinking, "One more chapter. Just one more..."

Excellent stories

Another great set of stories from the Scare Street authors. Well written entertaining horror stories.

Horror-ific!

If you love horror, then you need to read this book! These stories are spooky enough to ensure that you will not read them in the dark!

Scare Street has done a great job, and I LOVED the stories! *If you have a weak stomach, there are a few stories that might not sit well with you.*

Fabulous

I loved this book. Great series. I highly recommend this book.
Amazing characters and great storyline.
The narration is pretty good too.
❤️😹🤩🥰🥳

a wonderful mix of engaging stories

I must admit I have a guilty pleasure of loving these short story compilations. Sometimes you just dont have the time to commit to starting a very long novel so I love the fact that these tales are just the right length and easy to dip in and out of. The novel contains a great mix and selection of tales and although some kept ke on the edge of my seat more than others ..all were as equally enjoyable in their own rights. A very strong selection . I have read/listened to some compilations that I feel just add some stories In between as fillers. This series definitely does not do that. I recommend to all readers that love the paranormal / horror genre as much as I do . I was given this book by the author / narrator in return for an honest and unbiased review