Stephen King You Like It Darker Stories AudioBook English P1🎧

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER.
    “You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life-both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to digest. King writes to feel “the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,” and in You Like It Darker, listeners will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.
    “Two Talented Bastids” explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In “Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream,” a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In “Rattlesnakes,” a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance-with major strings attached. In “The Dreamers,” a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. “The Answer Man” asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.
    King’s ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.
    #audiobook #stephenking #english

Komentáře • 95

  • @AbdulRahim-o2h
    @AbdulRahim-o2h Před měsícem +35

    The thought that King is getting up there in age and his stories will cease to exist when he does terrifies me

    • @greatestytcommentator
      @greatestytcommentator Před měsícem +1

      Read his stories a little bit deeper.....

    • @BananaFarm1218
      @BananaFarm1218 Před měsícem +1

      In other words, Stephen king the author is no longer a man, but an operation

    • @redseaweedcupcakes4837
      @redseaweedcupcakes4837 Před 29 dny +3

      To give a little comfort, Michael Crichton, who wrote Jurassic Park died in 2008 and they're still finding old unpublished manuscripts by him and publishing them. A sequel to one of his books was published in 2019 and an unfinished manuscript that was later finished by James Patterson was published just a few weeks ago. The book is called Eruption if you're interested.
      King himself has an entire safe filled unpublished manuscripts that he said he'll publish whenever he can't think of a new idea. So it's likely that after he passes, we'll still be getting lots of new stories from him after.
      Edit: plus we'll still have Joe Hill who's only 52.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Před 27 dny

      @@redseaweedcupcakes4837 I suspect king, like so many people would be somewhat selective about what he wants published. Just because things are found when the eventual scarcity arrives, doesn’t mean the leftovers are all hidden gems.

    • @theresabarreras4775
      @theresabarreras4775 Před 19 dny +1

      His son writes just like him.😅

  • @sewingincolor
    @sewingincolor Před měsícem +11

    In the middle of listening to these stories, I had to take the time out to comment about how the plots, narration and everything else you can think of about these stories, ARE AMAZING !

  • @janbailey263
    @janbailey263 Před měsícem +34

    There are 2 parts to this book of 12 short stories. Part #1 is 10:24 long.
    #1 Two Talented Bastids
    #2 @2::31 The Fifth Step
    #3 @2:52 Willie the Weirdo
    #4 @3:18 Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream
    #5 @9:27 Finn
    #6 @10:22 -10:24
    On Slide Inn Road ~ continues on Part #2
    #7 @ 44:48 Red Screen
    #8 @ 1:04:40
    The Turbulence Expert~
    read by Stephen King
    #9 @ 1:36 Laurie ~
    Read by Stephen King
    #10 @ 2:31 Rattlesnakes
    (Sequel to CUJO)
    #11 @ 6:18 The Deamers
    #12 @ 7 :41:54
    The Answer Man
    Note: There is a musical interlude between 1:38-1:41 in Part 2
    Also credits and some thoughts about the books at the end of part 2 @ 9:42
    Hope this helps!😊

  • @misslayer999
    @misslayer999 Před měsícem +18

    Will Patton does a fantastic job reading this. I never thought anybody could do as well as Frank Muller(who used to read all of SK's books RIP) but he's pretty damn close.

  • @tracydevore3087
    @tracydevore3087 Před měsícem +20

    Voice actors don't get enough recognition.

    • @Persephonie22
      @Persephonie22 Před měsícem

      Sadly that's true. Don't know why though? So many people listen to audio books.

    • @hollynightingale7975
      @hollynightingale7975 Před 14 dny

      He did such a brilliant job ❤

  • @harringtonvo
    @harringtonvo Před měsícem +30

    Nice! I’m gonna enjoy this before it’s taken down 87 minutes from now. :)

  • @user-ng4ly3mj4v
    @user-ng4ly3mj4v Před měsícem +7

    absolutely classic and excellent King. he never disappoints and hasnt lost an ounce of his skill. well done Mr king, pls never stop

  • @gavinpennington4710
    @gavinpennington4710 Před měsícem +37

    Just realized it's a crocodile on the cover!

    • @kajsab23
      @kajsab23 Před měsícem +9

      I did 0nly cause you said it lol now I can't unsee it 😅 7:33:12

    • @gavinpennington4710
      @gavinpennington4710 Před měsícem +1

      @@kajsab23 i don't think anyone has mentioned it! I'm listening to the audio book now, I think I've read one of the stories before though.....the inn? Is it where the family is driving and they come across two men and one of the kids notice a dead woman?

    • @darlenejones4300
      @darlenejones4300 Před měsícem +1

      LOL. I didn't notice until I saw your post!

    • @jonnnycool6669
      @jonnnycool6669 Před měsícem

      I just realized it is an island too 😂

    • @Gallop4Me
      @Gallop4Me Před 29 dny

      Right you are. At first glance I thought it was an island 😱

  • @aaroncherubin8182
    @aaroncherubin8182 Před měsícem +11

    Danny Coughlins bad dream 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

    • @Crossword131
      @Crossword131 Před 19 hodinami

      Couldn't agree more. What a banger. I let my groceries defrost listening to it.

  • @ThadSpencerBandBrothers
    @ThadSpencerBandBrothers Před měsícem +28

    2:31:10 2nd story, fifth step
    2:52:15 3rd story, willy
    3:18:17 4th story Danny's bad dream 9:26:50 Last story

    • @marymargaretlindstrom4381
      @marymargaretlindstrom4381 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you SO much❣️ Very thoughtful of you 👍🏻🧡 🪨 on Constant reader. ❤😻

    • @janbailey263
      @janbailey263 Před měsícem +1

      There is a second part to this with the rest of the 12 stories.

  • @littlewhiterabbit202
    @littlewhiterabbit202 Před měsícem +12

    Note to self: NEVER report a murder. Just mind own business

    • @Persephonie22
      @Persephonie22 Před měsícem +4

      Let me add this important self note for everyone to keep mind: Never work so hard in any job you have, or even dedicate your life to a job either. Since they are all ungrateful and would can whomever without any fair reason.

    • @Gallop4Me
      @Gallop4Me Před 29 dny +1

      ​@@Persephonie22You speak truth.

    • @Persephonie22
      @Persephonie22 Před 28 dny

      @@Gallop4Me Luckily I learned that life lesson from my Mother. This is why I say this to all since it's so true.

    • @MicovskiMC
      @MicovskiMC Před 27 dny

      ​@@Persephonie22don't work hard is terrible advice.

    • @Persephonie22
      @Persephonie22 Před 26 dny +2

      @@MicovskiMC I don't think anyone should work so hard for anyone at any job. Since no matter how good or bad you are at it you could always be easily replaced. Unless its your own business that you are putting all of your time, money and effort.

  • @user-sq6dk8hq9i
    @user-sq6dk8hq9i Před 22 dny +2

    Love the Danny story. Just bought the whole book for it. Also, Will Patton is the best narrator e v e r!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @francestinney6336
      @francestinney6336 Před 20 dny

      Will Patton is so good!

    • @hypemaine9155
      @hypemaine9155 Před 9 dny

      Will Patron is for sure a legend! Those detective books were magic when he read them. The outsider, the detective Hodges series I was sold on his gift

  • @lesleyoxtoby9589
    @lesleyoxtoby9589 Před 25 dny +2

    Fabulous. Loving it ❤❤

  • @maggielucas8685
    @maggielucas8685 Před měsícem +4

    Great stories, great narration. Thank you.

  • @firecracker187
    @firecracker187 Před měsícem +5

    Love will patton

  • @RadientLeeoo
    @RadientLeeoo Před měsícem +1

    Im.so.excited!

  • @Bannah_18LFG
    @Bannah_18LFG Před měsícem +2

    Come on danny first thing u ever say to the cops is lawyer

  • @phillipels8354
    @phillipels8354 Před měsícem +2

    Dude narrating sounds like Tony soprano

  • @Superfuntimejazz
    @Superfuntimejazz Před 25 dny +1

    1:31:20 Oh...that is a catchy tune. Question. Is there any possible way you can have that entire dance track running throughout the entirety of the audiobook. Damn, hope so.

  • @1969lumbee
    @1969lumbee Před měsícem +4

    Wait. Judge Judy 1978?

  • @harbinger2838
    @harbinger2838 Před měsícem +3

    Will Patton ranks with the best readers including Frank Muller.

  • @jamie-578
    @jamie-578 Před 24 dny

    Well done just subscribed

  • @Crossword131
    @Crossword131 Před 2 dny

    What a weird music break - in the middle of a sentence - between about 1:20:30 and 1:30:00.

  • @Gallop4Me
    @Gallop4Me Před 28 dny

    Moral of Danny's story: Keep Your Mouth Shut. See Nothing, Say Nothing. Mind Your Business and answer everything with "I don't know". Stay in your lane and hope you don't get sideswiped.

  • @saberbabe277
    @saberbabe277 Před 8 dny

    10:06:15 bookmark

  • @MimeswithRhymes
    @MimeswithRhymes Před měsícem

    7:07:46

  • @nancyscogin7549
    @nancyscogin7549 Před měsícem

    5:00:00

  • @GerryThePigeon
    @GerryThePigeon Před měsícem

    7:00:29 7:00:29

  • @kevincharbonneau5953
    @kevincharbonneau5953 Před měsícem +4

    I love how King never criticized the plandemic. Great p.r. for The Stand rerelease wouldn't you say?

  • @dracogeorge6515
    @dracogeorge6515 Před měsícem +1

    7:44:28 ❤ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @LurkyTheTroll
    @LurkyTheTroll Před měsícem +19

    ☝️First! Mom said I could never do it.

    • @bobmahnamahknob
      @bobmahnamahknob Před měsícem +3

      Wow, you came up with this. Congrats on your amazing feat of skill and knowledge. Your prize will arrive on the second Tuesday of next week.

    • @woodywoodpecker4051
      @woodywoodpecker4051 Před měsícem +4

      Your girl says it happens all the time

    • @iggymcgeek730
      @iggymcgeek730 Před měsícem +1

      So what?

    • @Boogie_the_cat
      @Boogie_the_cat Před měsícem

      People still do this?
      See, I have a YT channel, and I'm not monetized, so I make sure to verbally abuse all the "first" babies who comment. I pin the comment, and just roast their ascots, saying how sad it is that these people feel like they have accomplished something by sitting on YT all day, waiting for a video so they can use it as a race to prove how lame they are.
      Are you 5?
      Did your parents not pay enough attention to you?
      Is your day so boring and empty that THIS is its highlight?
      How about go out and do something during the day, and then when the new video comes out, you'll be the 5th comment, but you won't feel so sad, empty, and small inside, because you DID ACTUAL THINGS during the day IN REAL LIFE, so you won't give a spit about being first or 500th.
      No channel owner wants to upload a video and see the new comment is some butt-for-brains pretending it's a highschool popularity contest
      Your life sucks. Why do you feel good about yourself for one second by being first in a race to prove you have no life?
      Are you gonna tell your grandkids about the time you made the first comment on a video?
      No. You won't have kids, you have zero life and an insecure psyche and who would like you when you don't even like yourself?
      What a *****le
      👆🏽Fill in the blanks because I've gotten too many bans lately for bullying, and YT is threatening to shut down my channel.

    • @Boogie_the_cat
      @Boogie_the_cat Před měsícem

      It's pretty obvious why your mom has no faith in you, because you think this is important, and you have no life.
      At least she said you still live in her basement, eating pizza rolls that she pays for, pretending to go out looking for work, but really just hiding in the bathroom, "wrapping" presents with her Victoria's Secret catalog and a bottle of baby oil.

  • @michaellacey7730
    @michaellacey7730 Před měsícem

    50:29

  • @NannaTina
    @NannaTina Před 21 dnem

    3:20

  • @NannaTina
    @NannaTina Před 21 dnem

    2:20

  • @-Reagan
    @-Reagan Před 20 dny +1

    Story index:
    Two Talented Bastids
    The Fifth Step
    Willie the Weirdo
    Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream
    Finn
    On Slide Inn Road
    Red Screen
    The Turbulence Report
    Laurie
    Rattlesnakes
    The Dreamers
    The Answer Man
    I intend to edit this with timestamps as I listen. It’s 10 hours for part 1 and another ten for part 2 so, please have patience

  • @nuborn2001
    @nuborn2001 Před měsícem

    5:29:09

  • @td3060
    @td3060 Před 18 dny

    So it's really easy to get immersed in his writing until SK slaps a political statement in there as subtle as a bumper sticker on a Maserati

  • @user-jl8mp6lg4i
    @user-jl8mp6lg4i Před měsícem

    21min…

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws Před měsícem +1

    I swear, theres music just as it gets to the point of the first story I can't be bothered with this!

    • @misslayer999
      @misslayer999 Před měsícem +2

      There is. It's really weird! If you skip forward it picks back up though

    • @random_thoughts5343
      @random_thoughts5343 Před měsícem +10

      It literally last 30 seconds...nothing to fall apart over😂

    • @Bannah_18LFG
      @Bannah_18LFG Před měsícem

      Youll take your medicine

    • @shellbell1705
      @shellbell1705 Před 14 dny

      It's to get past the issue with copyright. You want to listen to a brand new book for free? Put up with a couple of minutes interruption, otherwise go and pay for the audiobook yourself or buy the book 🙄

  • @NathanThompson-oj1eh
    @NathanThompson-oj1eh Před 3 dny

    Horrible reader. His accent is tough at times

  • @demo2952
    @demo2952 Před 26 dny +3

    Damn politics ruined the story

  • @donnaemerson3313
    @donnaemerson3313 Před 20 dny

    King who is a known liberal Trump hater could not resist putting this crap into his stories