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What They Hear in the Dark

Written by January 16, 2011 6 Comments

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TITLE: What They Hear in the Dark
AUTHOR: Gary McMahon
PUBLISHER: Spectral Press
PAGES: 24
RELEASE DATE: 2011
WEBSITE: Spectral Press

After their only child, Eddie, is murdered by a group of young boys, Rob and Becky buy a house to fix up, hoping it will help them get through the agony of losing their son. While renovating, they find a room that is not in the plans of the house. They call it “The Quiet Room,” because the room is completely sound-proof. Nothing can be heard in there, not even the sound of one’s own voice.

Rob starts dreaming about the room and comes to believe there’s something evil inside. But Becky believes her son is in the room, so she starts spending a lot of time in there. Rob worries for Becky’s mental health and safety but she refuses to accept there is anything wrong with the room.

What They Hear in the Dark is a sad tale of grief and loss, with elements of dread throughout. Although he believes “The Quiet Room” is evil, Rob is drawn to it despite himself. At the end of the story, Rob unfortunately finds out just what lives in the room.

I enjoyed this story very much. Gary McMahon’s words flow beautifully; you can feel the emotions the characters are experiencing. And while What They Hear in the Dark is a bit depressing, it is also creepy and chill-inducing at times.

This chapbook will sell out shortly after it’s published, I predict, so get a copy as soon as you can. You won’t regret it.

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About Sheri White

Sheri White is a writer who lives in Jefferson, MD with her family. She has been published in several small-press magazines and anthologies, both print and online. She is a reviewer for several on-line sites and is a reporter for her local newspaper.
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6 Responses to “What They Hear in the Dark”

  1. Paul Brazill Reply January 16, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Good review. It’s a smashing story.

  2. Mark West Reply January 16, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Great review, Sheri, very perceptive (as always).

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