Lullaby
An Audible.com Audible Short Story
by Jonathan Maberry
Short stories are always going to be a means of literary convenience. It allows people who dislike reading novels to grab something quick, like a bag of chips on the go. For me, it's an inconvenience; even my own short stories are a bit longer than they should be, but only because I don't like it when something good comes to a rapid and abrupt end. That's what happens in Jonathan Maberry's Lullaby. Awesome beginning - curt ending. It all happened way too fast!
I’ve read a few Maberry zombie tales before. He’s an interesting author but not one of my favorites. When Audible began their Originals freebie audiobooks, I hopped on board, taking Lullaby with me. It’s a short story, with a running time of 37-minutes. Did I make a mistake by doing this? Well, you’ll have to continue reading to find out.
Lullaby is about a family who moved into a new home, fully knowing it was haunted. With a baby, the couple ignore the warning voices in their heads and fall for the sale’s pitch, hook like and sinker. Jillian, the mother knew it was probably a mistake but they felt they couldn't ignore the perfect price.
What can I say about this short story? The creep factor isn’t heavy but it is spooky. It’s written well and honestly a decent haunted house tale. It's one I'd recall around a campfire... if I camped. Way too many Crystal Lake movies for me. I liked it but sadly, it’s way too short. Just when it gets foot, it’s gone. I hate that!
Lullaby was free when I nabbed it on Audible. If you're looking for a short story to keep the kids or young adults creeped out, this is the one to play or recall. I'm moving on the next book. Cheers!
Lullaby
Jonathan Maberry
Audible Studios
Narrated by Scott Brick
Running Time: 37m
by Jonathan Maberry
Short stories are always going to be a means of literary convenience. It allows people who dislike reading novels to grab something quick, like a bag of chips on the go. For me, it's an inconvenience; even my own short stories are a bit longer than they should be, but only because I don't like it when something good comes to a rapid and abrupt end. That's what happens in Jonathan Maberry's Lullaby. Awesome beginning - curt ending. It all happened way too fast!I’ve read a few Maberry zombie tales before. He’s an interesting author but not one of my favorites. When Audible began their Originals freebie audiobooks, I hopped on board, taking Lullaby with me. It’s a short story, with a running time of 37-minutes. Did I make a mistake by doing this? Well, you’ll have to continue reading to find out.
Lullaby is about a family who moved into a new home, fully knowing it was haunted. With a baby, the couple ignore the warning voices in their heads and fall for the sale’s pitch, hook like and sinker. Jillian, the mother knew it was probably a mistake but they felt they couldn't ignore the perfect price.
What can I say about this short story? The creep factor isn’t heavy but it is spooky. It’s written well and honestly a decent haunted house tale. It's one I'd recall around a campfire... if I camped. Way too many Crystal Lake movies for me. I liked it but sadly, it’s way too short. Just when it gets foot, it’s gone. I hate that!
Lullaby was free when I nabbed it on Audible. If you're looking for a short story to keep the kids or young adults creeped out, this is the one to play or recall. I'm moving on the next book. Cheers!
Lullaby
Jonathan Maberry
Audible Studios
Narrated by Scott Brick
Running Time: 37m
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