The “Tales of Suspense” Series is a collection of e-Books inspired by the radio plays of the 1940s and 1950s that produced heart-pounding, hair-raising dramas designed to both thrill and terrify listeners for generations. Each tale is unique and not connected to any other, so readers can jump in at any point. Short in length but powerful in impact, they all feature twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
The House Guest: Story 23 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series
$2.99The House Guest is a mid-century–inspired psychological thriller where danger hides in plain sight. In 1947, suburban housewife Val spends her evenings cleaning, listening to radio dramas, and waiting for her devoted husband—unaware that a silent threat has entered her life. As obsession and paranoia quietly escalate, trust becomes deadly, and the most dangerous presence may be the one inside her home. Evoking classic suspense and modern tension, this standalone tale blends domestic dread, claustrophobic terror, and the chilling psychology of predator and prey.
Dean G. –
“Clearly an ending I never could have predicted. Carole Carson is a fascinating lead in the story and is surrounded by an equally marvelous group of secondary characters.”
Janet W. –
“It was hard for me not to place myself in the middle of this wonderful story—a woman who no one believes with friends who are convinced she is going crazy. There was a frightening reality to this.”
Chris R. –
“Vivian and Violet have to be two of the best characters in any story. With them I was simultaneously caught between being endeared to them and being frightened by them. I couldn’t wait for them to reappear when they did.”