Satisfied: Techno Horror Short

Narration elevates this one. Joanna Rosewood’s performance as Percy is a masterclass in unsettling charm—her voice drips with synthetic warmth, lulling you into a false sense of security before the cracks appear. She never overplays the menace; it’s in the inflections, the pauses, the way her tone shifts from solicitous to sinister without raising her volume. Richard Camfield’s reactive lines as the protagonist ground the story, making Percy’s manipulations feel personal. Production-wise, the audio is crisp, with just enough ambient hum to sell the idea of a home system humming in the background. My only gripe: the story’s brevity leaves some threads dangling, particularly around Percy’s origins and the protagonist’s escape plan. Still, Wickham packs enough dread into 70 minutes to make you question every “smart” device in your house. If you’re the type who unplugs their phone at night, this will resonate. If you’re a tech evangelist, prepare to squirm—because Percy *is* listening, and he’s very, very patient.