Price of Now

By: Michael Bussa

Narrated by: Krage Brown

A short story set in the small, fictional town of Now, Indiana, circa 1940. A man, Troy, returns to his hometown after 10 years when he is diagnosed with cancer in his prime. Distraught, Troy visits a local antique store on Halloween night, hoping to find something to comfort him in his last weeks.

He stumbles across a painting so compelling, he must have it at all cost - he must have it...now! Soon, Troy learns there is something more to the painting than for which he bargained. Something diabolical.

©2017 Michael Bussa (P)2018 Michael Bussa

Short, intense and creepy

Another short story to creep me out. I love it! Short and just creepy enough to leave me feeling a little odd by the time it was over. I love a book that leaves me with an odd feeling and something to think about. The narration of this book was fantastic!! I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

short but pretty good

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

The premise seems, on the surface, to be a modern take on the Portrait of Dorian Grey. It has clear influences from it, but it is definitely it's own story. One I found I rather quite liked. It has good creep-factor and is well narrated. I would recommend for anyone looking for a unique and interesting horror story.

Enjoyable, if implausible

A bit of ghost, bit of horror, "Price of Now" is an enjoyable short tale about a terminally-ill man who begins to have a bit of trouble with a painting he's picked up.

The protagonist's medical situation, becomes a bit incredulous and seems designed only to position him where the writer needed. You're already suspending disbelief in a supernatural tale, but that bit just seemed a bit silly.

The narrator did a pretty good job though, and overall I can recommend it for a quick listen. There were some things left a bit unexplained, and overall it's not super memorable, but it's good enough to pass the time on a commute.

I was provided this audiobook free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

Gem of a find!

Given my reluctance for short stories, I am always looking for good ones. I am glad to say I found one in “Price of Now”. This horror tale grabbed me and held my interest from the opening paragraph. There is a bit of Hitchcock or Twilight Zone suggested here. I love the tale and am happy to find talented short story writers. This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

Loved this story!

Halfway in, you will wonder what is this book about; but it is a gem. No spoilers, but it is a creepy little read and I absolutely loved the ending!
The narrator was first class and I enjoyed listening to his work.
I prefer shorter stories and listen while commuting, this book was perfect for me.