A Chilling Twist on Wedding Traditions
4.5 out of 5 stars
Some Thing Borrowed by Emanuel Nisan is unlike anything I’ve ever listened to—it’s an Audio Film, blending the best of audiobooks with the cinematic feel of a full-cast dramatization. From the moment Cassie’s dream wedding takes a spine-chilling turn, I was gripped by the eerie atmosphere and couldn’t hit pause. As someone who typically enjoys audiobooks, I don’t often dive into audio dramas, but this one was an unforgettable exception.
The story, based on Blair Daniels’ hit Reddit short story, immediately drew me in with its haunting premise. The idea of a cursed wedding barrette passing along a sinister legacy was both terrifying and heart-wrenching. I’m a sucker for horror books, but I usually avoid horror movies—I like a good scare, but not the visual jump-scare kind! Some Thing Borrowed strikes that perfect balance, delivering tension and thrills that sent chills down my spine without overwhelming me. The immersive, full-cast performance made it feel like I was listening to a suspenseful thriller unfold right in my living room.
What really impressed me, though, was the emotional weight of the story. This isn’t just a spooky tale for the sake of scares—it’s devastatingly heart-wrenching, too. Cassie’s journey to uncover the truth behind the curse felt raw and real, and by the end, I was as emotionally drained as I was spooked. If you’re looking for a horror experience that goes beyond the typical, Some Thing Borrowed is a must-listen. Just be prepared—it’s going to stay with you long after the final act.
Book Description:
Presenting the first ever Audio Film, Some Thing Borrowed, based on the hit Reddit short story, There’s A Woman I Don’t Recognize In My Wedding Photos by Blair Daniels, which has garnered over 7800 upvotes, making it one of the most popular short stories on Reddit.
Combining the striking narration of an audiobook with the multicast acting performances normally found in a dramatization and/or audio performance, Some Thing Borrowed is a uniquely immersive and cinematic audio experience that feels like a theatre of the mind, and which can only be described as: an Audio Film.
Not Everything Borrowed Can Be Returned.
Cassie marries the man of her dreams, but her happily-ever-after-life is flipped upside down when she spots an eerie woman in her wedding photos and encounters a dangerous spirit in her home.
Cassie discovers that her mother-in-law passed her a curse through the haunted barrette she wore to her wedding as her something borrowed.
With her marriage, her life, and her sanity on the brink of ruin, Cassie must uncover the terrifying truth about the haunted barrette and free herself from this nightmarish curse.
Starring: Kelsey Abberger, Jane Beverley, Jeff Dylan Garrett, Rebecca Gastfriend, Shanna Quackenbush, Stella Milinich, Emanuel Nisan.
Some Thing Borrowed by Emanuel NisanNarrator: a Full Cast, Kelsey Abberger, Jane Beverley, Jeff Dylan Garrett, Rebecca Gastfriend, Shanna Quackenbush, Stella Milinich, Emanuel Nisan
Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
Published by Audio Flicks on August 6th 2024
Genres: Audio Drama, Horror
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