I found this an absorbing short story. I like how things make a U-turn into surreal spookiness. It leaves me with some questions, but in this case that feels fitting. ( )

Ghosts in the Cabin
Review of the Amazon Original Kindle eBook (August 31, 2022), released simultaneously with the Audible Original audiobook.

I thought it was odd that the conclusion of this short story was placed at the very beginning. You start to wonder if there is going to be some sort of twist which will undermine the expectations that you start out with. But no, that is not case. It is an actual spoiler. Otherwise this would have had a nice buildup of disorientation and fear as girlfriend Ama is spending a weekend at new boyfriend Nathan's 'happy place', an isolated cabin in the woods. Ama begins to have visions and hears voices from the past which warn her to get out while she can. I am tempted to create the Unsatisfactory Beginning Alert ™ just for this story alone.

His Happy Place is one of six Amazon Original Kindle eBooks/Audible Audio audiobooks released on August 31, 2022 as part of the Getaway Collection of short stories where "Secrets follow you everywhere. Perfect vacation or last resort? In this collection of short psychological thrillers, bestselling authors bring trouble to paradise. Today’s itinerary: surfing, sailing, hiking, facing your worst fears... Most dream vacations never live up to expectations—but few cause this many nightmares."

Trivia and Link
You can watch for current and past Amazon Original Kindle short stories which are usually paired with their Audible Original narrations at an Amazon page here (link goes to Amazon US, adjust for your own country or region). ( )