"The Stephen King of the U.K... But with a better voice."
Octopon (iTunes Customer Reviews)
"This is the way horror audio should be done... Hall of Mirrors is a refreshingly fun experience, that's well worth downloading -- you'll love every strange and grotesque moment!" -- Michael Arnzen, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Proverbs for Monsters
Tales of Horror and the Grotesque
Written and Performed by Mike Bennett
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A second helping of podcast fiction from ‘One Among the Sleepless’ author, Mike Bennett. ‘Hall of Mirrors’ is a short story collection featuring tales of horror, the grotesque and people in... ‘unusual’ circumstances'. Delivered in a style that pays homage to Night Gallery, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and the old British horror anthology movies of the 1960s, this is a collection of modern gothic tales with a nail of dark humour hammered through its heart. So roll up, ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Hall of Mirrors – if you dare.
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“... the image begins to move and stir, like slow mercury; our reflections swirl in the sinuous liquid of the glass until it starts to still. And slowly, as it settles, we see not ourselves, but... an English garden: nothing grand, nothing stately, just the private suburban garden of a private suburban home. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and from somewhere out of sight the sound of children’s laughter carries through the shimmering surface of the glass. Shall we pass through, you and I, into this world, or would you prefer to turn away? All we need do is step forward through the frame and into this summer's day. Here, reach through... Can you feel the sun’s heat on the skin of your hand? How can you resist?”
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Volume Two April 2008 -
H.o.M. #13: Salvation, Part One Geoffrey Leech has died and gone to hell. Will his torment last for eternity? Or is there a chance of some kind of Salvation?
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H.o.M. #14: Salvation, Part Two Geoffrey Leech has been given a mission by Satan, but is he capable of seeing it through? Features promo for music from:
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H.o.M. #15: Salvation, Part Three Geoffrey seeks help from Father Matheson before returning to work, where he finds that being a good person isn’t as easy as he’d hoped. Features promo for 'Night's Knights' by Emerian Rich music from:
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H.o.M. #16: Salvation, Part Four The conclusion to Salvation music from:
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Volume One August 2007 - February 2008
Edith, elderly and alone in a dark and brooding inner city tower block, finds herself at the mercy of a gang of local children. And they are children, despite their horrible actions... aren't they? Features the promo for the magnificent podcast: 'One Among the Sleepless' by Mike Bennett. also music from:
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The conclusion of Trolls. Martin wonders if everything is quite as it seems. This episodes features the promo: '7th Son: Book 3 - Destruction' by J.C. Hutchins. also music from:
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H.o.M. #3: The Grave, Part One Jack and Dave are digging a grave, but the kind of assistance Jack wants isn't the kind that Dave is willing to give. This episodes features the promos: and Technofodder also music from:
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H.o.M. #4: The Grave, Part Two The conclusion of The Grave. Dave's plans go into effect. This episodes features the promo: And makes reference to Mike's interview with the author, Jennifer Rahn also music from:
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H.o.M. #5: The Haslet Technique
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H.o.M. #6: Hair and Skin, Part One For millionaire, Charles Mason, when every known, legal hair transplantation method has failed, it's time to embark on a journey into the unknown, the illegal... and the horrific. This episode features the promo for: and music from:
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H.o.M. #7: Hair and Skin, Part Two Charles gets his new head of hair, and something that he didn't bargain for.
This episode features promos for: Jack Wakes Up / Jack Palms 2: This is Life by Seth Harwood and music from:
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H.o.M. #8: Hair and Skin, Part Three Charles makes the acquaintance of Bale and Tweed.
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H.o.M. #9: Hair and Skin, Part Four Charles, Bale and Tweed ascend to Dr De Vere's offices... and the macabre conclusion to 'Hair and Skin'. This episode features promos for: A Long Way from Disney by Seth Harwood and mentions 'Audiovile' by Michael Arnzen at gorelets.com music from:
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H.o.M. #10: A Lovely Pair of Browns Vernon 'Badger' Brock goes on a pigeon hunt armed with a rubber torch, a cat basket and a loaf of white bread. But who should be the more fearful, the pigeons... or Badger? This episode features promos for: 'Playing for Keeps' by Mur Lafferty 'The Hell Hole Tavern' by Mark Eller music from:
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H.o.M. #11: Poacher's Cottage, Part One Ken Chase is an estate agent who won't let anything come between him and the maximum possible profit on a house sale - not even ghosts. This episode features promos for: 'Night's Knights' by Emerian Rich Also mentioned is music from:
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H.o.M. #12: Poacher's Cottage, Part Two Conclusion of Poacher's Cottage. Ken gets the key to Poacher's Cottage. Since there's no such thing as ghosts, he's got no reason to be afraid to go out alone and check the place over. Or does he? This episode features promos for: J.C. Hutchins' Ultra-Creatives 'Table Rappers: Persistent Spirit' by Neil Dixon Also Please sponsor Nick and Dave as they cycle John O' Groats to Lands End for The Alzheimer's Society. www.justgiving.com/4as
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"This is the way horror audio should be done: Mike Bennett's podcast storytelling is an EXCEPTIONALLY GENEROUS free treat for the ears and the mind. Listen to the Hall of Mirrors, and you'll feel his dark and twisted imaginations fingering their way into your ear canals, his remarkable voice prying into your brain in the most creepiest and unforgettable of ways. Hall of Mirrors is a refreshingly fun experience, that's well worth downloading -- you'll love every strange and grotesque moment!" -- Michael Arnzen, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Proverbs for Monsters
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iTunes Customer Reviews for 'Hall of Mirrors' My thanks to all the reviewers |
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If you like Hall of Mirrors, here are links to some films that have been influential then there's Stephen King and George A. Romero's 'Creepshow' and the grand daddy masterpiece
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