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.
Trevor D. –
“Trapped in a car, on a dark, muddy back road during the storm of the century? You had me right there. I almost felt claustrophobic as the tension built from page to page.”
Dylon C. –
“Totally had me fooled to the end. Just when I thought I had it figured out…fooled again! This is a first-class mystery story. A must-read.”
Meredith L. –
“In so many ways this is like everyone’s worst nightmare! Caught in a storm in the dark with a killer on the loose. It feels like a classic tale but with some fresh twists that keep the reader guessing.”