Audiobooks with keyword 1980s Novel
A dysfunctional carnival family intentionally engineers their children into "freaks" to save their business, leading to a darkly hilarious exploration of loyalty, obsession, and the grotesque beauty of being different. This cult classic, narrated by Christina Moore, delves into twisted family dynamics and the cult of personality.
A librarian cataloguing rare books on a remote Scottish island uncovers a dark secret connected to the reclusive owner and his disturbing collection. This gothic mystery promises a haunting and chilling unraveling of the island's hidden truths.
The Storm - Rachel Hawkins
Read by Alex Knox, Cathi Colas, Dan Bittner ...
In a Gulf Coast town known for hurricanes and a haunted inn, a writer's investigation into a decades-old murder brings the accused woman back, stirring up old secrets and new dangers as another storm approaches. This unabridged audiobook features a multicast narration.
Ambrose Bierce's "Can Such Things Be?" offers 25 chilling tales of the supernatural and unexplained, exploring themes of ghosts, psychics, werewolves, and even sentient robots. Prepare for spooky thrills and mind-bending mysteries that plumb the depths of fear and fascination.
A desperate mother ventures into a ravaged landscape to reclaim her son, abandoned by his father, only to find herself pursued by terrifying figures alongside her deceitful brother. Their journey culminates in an apocalyptic confrontation.
In Laura Purcell's chilling haunted house novel, a newlywed couple inherits a decaying ancestral estate, only to discover its dark secrets and the unsettling fixation of their son on ancestral wooden figures. As whispers of a past tragedy and the arrival of a charismatic relative unravel the family's history, Belinda questions her husband's truth and the safety of her children in their new, macabre home.
In this gothic Victorian horror, a wealthy young woman interested in phrenology encounters a seamstress on trial for murder, who claims her needle and thread possess deadly supernatural power. The seamstress's story of betrayal and death challenges the wealthy woman's rationality, forcing her to question if the prisoner is mad or a true killer.
This audiobook features eight classic BBC radio drama adaptations of Jane Austen's major novels, plus a special dramatization of her letters and novels. It offers a collection of her most beloved stories brought to life through performance.
A debt-ridden reaper and the devil's daughter, both bound by cursed contracts, forge a dangerous pact at a dark academia academy. Their alliance to break their curses ignites a forbidden romance amidst a brewing celestial war, forcing them to choose between their love and eternal damnation.
This audiobook features four dramatisations of Jane Austen's classic novels—*Pride and Prejudice*, *Sense and Sensibility*, *Northanger Abbey*, and *Mansfield Park*—along with a bonus series of interviews titled *When I Met Jane Austen*. These dramatizations celebrate Austen's wit and focus on the complex women at the heart of her stories.
Hazelthorn
By CG Drews
Read by Michael Crouch
This gothic horror audiobook by CG Drews follows Evander, who inherits a haunted estate and its secrets after his guardian's murder. He must confront the estate's terrifying, sentient garden and the charming grandson who once tried to kill him, all while uncovering a dark family legacy.
This unabridged gothic folk horror audiobook, read by Luca John Filiz and Tina Nakhleh Falkenbury, tells the story of a struggling writer who inherits his grandmother's villa and butterfly collection, only to uncover dark secrets about her death and potentially face the same fate. It's a macabre tale of what people will do to achieve their dreams, with a compelling narrative that promises to leave listeners spellbound.
House of Monstrous Women
By Daphne Fama
Read by Jensen Olaya
In 1986 Philippines, an orphaned young woman accepts a mysterious invitation from her rumored-witch childhood friend to play a dangerous game in her labyrinthine home, where winning could grant her heart's desires but at a potentially bloody cost. She is lured by the promise of change and escape from her lonely life, unaware of the insidious truths lurking within her friend's strange dwelling.
House of Hearts
By Skyla Arndt
Read by Amanda Dolan
In this suspenseful novel, a young woman infiltrates an elite secret society to solve her best friend's murder, navigating a forbidden romance with a suspect's brother while evading a vengeful ghost. This tale promises a dark and witty blend of romance and horror with unexpected twists.
A young vampire torn between his clan's moon-bound salvation plan and a human who offers a chance at being saved is pursued by a secret society with sinister experimental intentions. This queer gothic horror blends ancient desires with modern threats.
A queer romance, blending gothic haunted house tropes with a split timeline, follows William as he inherits a manor and uncovers a tragic past, all while confronting his own grief and a malevolent spirit. The story explores themes of loss, trauma, and finding peace amidst the secrets of a haunted English manor.
Disturb Not the Dream
Read by Jenny Bacon
A family's idyllic summer retreat in a Victorian house turns terrifying when a dark local legend of past murders resurfaces, manifesting in disturbing dreams and a sinister presence that ensnares them. The sins of the past are awakening, drawing the innocent towards a night of bloodshed.
















