Gloria audiobook by Bentley Little

Immersed in my favorite armchair, wrapped in the ambient lighting of my reading nook, I embarked on the auditory journey of Gloria. At 30, having weathered various life experiences, the concept of dealing with loss resonates deeply with me. Bentley Little’s tale, however, twists that universal experience into a chilling narrative that skates on the edge of reality and the supernatural.

The intricacies of Gloria’s emotional turbulence after the loss of her mother are painted vividly against the backdrop of eerie occurrences. Gloria’s grappling with the manifestation of her presumably dead mother as a young girl is a potent metaphor for the mind’s struggle with acceptance and denial, deeply amplified by the supernatural elements. The mysterious shed and the inexplicable connection it has with Gloria adds layers of chilling suspense to an already gripping tale.

John Pirhalla’s narration breathes life into the characters. His voice modulation adds depth to Gloria’s confusion, disbelief, and fear. He manages to convey not just the horror of the story, but the emotional turmoil experienced by its characters.

Gloria isn’t just a horror tale. It’s an exploration of the psyche, of the emotional whirlwind of loss, and the extent to which our minds can play tricks on us—or perhaps, the extent to which reality can warp in ways we can’t comprehend. Little’s intricate storytelling, complemented by Pirhalla’s atmospheric narration, makes this audiobook an immersive and haunting experience.