Quick Facts
| Author | Arthur Machen |
| Narrator | Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot |
| Runtime | 1h42m |
| Published | September 11, 2017 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 (21 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Short Stories, Horror |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
Arthur Machen’s *The White People* isn’t just a short story—it’s a slow-burning descent into the uncanny, where folklore seeps into reality like ink in water. The tale follows a young girl’s fragmented confessions to an obsessed scholar, her words painting a world where the boundary between myth and experience blurs into something grotesque. Machen’s prose is dense with symbolism, but it never feels indulgent; every eerie detail serves the creeping unease. This isn’t horror for jump scares—it’s horror for those who linger too long in the shadows of their own minds.
What makes this audiobook stand out is Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot’s narration, which strikes a delicate balance between scholarly detachment and creeping dread. His voice carries the weight of a man reciting a cautionary tale, but when the girl’s whispers kick in, his delivery shifts subtly, as if the words are being pulled from his throat against his will. The result is less a performance than a séance, drawing listeners into a world where the listener’s own imagination becomes the real monster.
Why Listen to The White People?
- Expert narration by Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot brings every character and scene to life across 1h42m of immersive audio.
- Highly rated at 4.3 stars by 21 listeners.
- Free with your Audible trial — keep the audiobook forever even if you cancel.
- Perfect for commutes, workouts, and relaxation. Listen anywhere, anytime.
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