Hall of Mirrors Volume 2: More Tales of Horror and the Grotesque
Mike Bennett returns to Podiobooks.com with a brand new collection of short stories made available as a free serialized audiobook. This one: Hall of Mirrors Volume 2: More Tales of Horror and the Grotesque
Return to the ruined pier at the farthest, darkest edge of the Internet and accompany Mike Bennett back into the Hall of Mirrors.
This time around we have hell and damnation in ‘Salvation’; a petty criminal in a tight spot in ‘Give Me a Hundred’; something in the woods in ‘The Green Man’; a revolting comedy featuring two men and a dog in ‘Dessert’; humiliation and horror in ‘Wet Velvet’; and a ship bound for bloodshed in ‘Night Crossing’.
So, dust off your ticket stub and roll up once again for Hall of Mirrors Volume 2 – More Tales of Horror and the Grotesque.
He’s put the first four episodes in the default feed. Subscribe there and follow along at his pace. Or subscribe with a custom feed just for you and get a little more control. Great for those coming late to the party!
November 29th, 2008 at 6:26 am
The most entertaining horror podcast on the internet. The audio quality is superb as is the narration, and the stories are a great mix of horror and comedy. Also check out One Among the Sleepless, it is mind-blowingly good.
November 29th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Mike Bennett serves up the ghastliest and most horrific details with gleeful abandon. Both Hall of Mirrors Volumes 1 and 2 will have you laughing, cringing, shrieking and gagging, usually within minutes of each other in the same story. Not only is he a talented writer, he has a fantastic ear for accents and character and his podcasts are very entertaining.
November 29th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Don’t deny yourself the experience of listening to all things Bennett. His writing will not only make you more intelligent and subtle, but weirder as well… Is something burning in here?
November 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Hall of Mirrors is what got me hooked on podcasts. Salvation is my favorite of Mike’s short stories, and One Among the Sleepless is fantastic.
What makes Mike’s stories so great is that his performance is equally as good as the writing. He has done readings of some classic stories, and they how much of the appeal is in his vocal performance.
December 5th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Whooo hoooo! The master of podcast horror is at it again! Love these stories. Salvation is an excellent one. Can’t wait to hear Night Crossing.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
How did I miss this???????
No worries I will soon catch up.
Darnet computer problems making me miss out on more from Mr Bennett Grrrrrrrrrrrr
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm
OH crap I ran out of Mike Bennett Podcasts!!!
from the first story I heard I downloaded everything I could find and listened nonstop!!!!!
and then there was silence!!!!
I am not really sure what to do now maybe I’ll go see whats in MY fridge?
Podcast more Mr. Bennett I love the stories the read and all of it keep it up!!!!!
Thanks
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
This really is a fantastic piece of writing. Mike Bennett really is a masterful story teller. It is rare that I have no criticism of an author but this really is excpetional stuff. It is unfortunate that there aren’t more works by Mike Bennett but, if you have not read or listened to the original hall of mirrors, and ‘One amoung the Sleepless’ then I suggest you do.
This guy is not just good, he is truly gifted. It is not just his sense of humour but the way humour is brought to life in his writing, not just his style, understanding and creation of text but his manipulation of words to form true literary works of art. Cringe, laugh, wince, smile, marvel… a plethora of emotion as Bennett takes you into a world of fantasy you will not want to leave when his stories grip you.
A must in my opinion.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Mike Bennett has what few writers possess a great voice and a great mind. The stories are amazing and are preformed flawlessly by him. Keep up the great work man. Love your refrigerator!
August 1st, 2009 at 4:42 am
This guy is not only a truly great writer, but he has the most uncanny ear for dialogue and conversation that I’ve ever seen anywhere by anyone.
A true gift for observing the nuances of different characters and making them come alive and breathe.
And the imagery…wow..prepare to go to the end of the pier and never come back quite the same..
Very dark sometimes here…these stories will get under your skin. Sometimes make you grimace.
But the sharp wit will throw you a life raft..
The best narration that I’ve ever heard. Mike Bennett raises the bar again and again.
Rock on, Mike!!
October 11th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Just started listening to Podiobooks, thanks to Mr. Sigler. Mike Bennett is so truly talented, I’m almost worried he will get the recognition he deserves. Then maybe, he will stop doing what he does. Not only is he an amazing writer, but the performance is both impressive and strangely chilling at the same time. If you like horror with dark, dry humor, this is your guy!!!
March 8th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I am re-downloading all his podcasts. I haven’t heard One Among The Sleep but I am sure it will be great. As for Hall Of Mirrors i loved it! I kinda hope he makes a third installment! it Would be AMAZING!!!
November 16th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Really fun collection to listen to whilst painting in my studio, and very well performed. Thank you!
Favorite line: “Yes, yes, stop waving your ticket stub in my face.”