A Box Full of Darkness
by Simone St. James
Narrated by Anna Caputo, Saskia Maarleveld, Ari Fliakos
Why Listen?
The three narrators nail the fractured perspective of haunted siblings returning home, each voice distinctly unsettling in ways that make the horror feel claustrophobic and deeply personal.
About This Audiobook
Three sisters return to their childhood home in Fell, New York, after nearly two decades of exile, summoned by supernatural forces tied to their younger brother's mysterious disappearance. The town has always harbored dark secrets—unexplained deaths, strange drownings, and malevolent presences that drove the Esmie family apart years ago. Now adults, Violet, Vail, and Dodie must confront the terrifying events that shattered their family during what should have been an innocent game of hide-and-seek. As they navigate the haunted landscape of their past, the sisters discover that some mysteries refuse to stay buried, and the answers they seek may be more dangerous than the questions that have tormented them.
The multi-narrator approach elevates this chilling tale, with Anna Caputo, Saskia Maarleveld, and Ari Fliakos each bringing distinct voices to the complex family dynamics. Their performances capture the sisters' individual trauma while weaving together their shared horror, creating an immersive experience that amplifies the story's psychological tension. The atmospheric pacing allows listeners to feel the creeping dread that permeates Fell, while the narrators' nuanced delivery transforms whispered secrets and supernatural encounters into spine-tingling moments that linger long after the final chapter.