The Daemon Lover by Shirley Jackson

Classic Ghost Stories

Tony Walker

Fiction, Drama, Science Fiction

4.9 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

In this haunting and enigmatic short story by Shirley Jackson, an unnamed woman eagerly awaits her wedding day, only to find herself plunged into a nightmarish search for her missing fiancé, Jamie Harris. As she navigates the city streets and encounters a cast of indifferent, jaded characters, the protagonist's quest for love and connection takes on an increasingly surreal and desperate edge. Through masterful prose and subtle psychological insight, Jackson weaves a tale that blurs the lines between reality and illusion, exposing the fragility of human relationships and the ways in which societal expectations can shape and distort our perceptions. "The Daemon Lover" is a masterpiece of ambiguity and unease that will leave listeners pondering the nature of identity, desire, and the elusive search for meaning in a world that often feels isolating and uncertain. Join me as we delve into the unsettling depths of Shirley Jackson's unforgettable story. #ShirleyJackson #TheDaemonLover #PsychologicalHorror #LiteraryFiction #ShortStory #Storytelling #AudioNarration #UncannyTales #SurrealFiction #HumanCondition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.0	Everybody come back.
1:03.0	Isn't that so?
1:05.0	You tried to get into the locked drawer today, didn't you?
1:08.0	How do the dead come back, mother? What's the secret?
1:11.6	The Demon Lover by Shirley Jackson,
1:16.6	narrated by Tony Walker.
1:19.6	She had not slept well.
1:22.6	From 1.30 when Jamie left and she went lingeringly to bed,
1:26.6	until 7, when she at last allowed
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