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The October Country

Written by: Ray Bradbury
Narrated by: David Aaron Baker
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Haunting, harrowing, and downright horrifying, this classic collection from the modern master of the fantastic features:

  • "The Small Assassin": a fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true - or her nightmare....
  • "The Emissary": the faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside - and beyond....
  • "The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone": a most remarkable case of murder - the deceased was delighted!
  • And more!
©1943 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1954, 1955 by Ray Bradbury / Introduction ©1999 by Ray Bradbury (P)2018 Recorded Books
Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fiction Science Fiction
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Honestly frightening

I was having very little luck in my search for quality (scary) horror fiction outside of Stephen King. This changed that. Moments within are actually scary. If you're a fan of this I recommend listening to the album "The Shunned Country" by Bob Drake.

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