The Summer People - Shirley Jackson

A great story of slowly growing dread through mundane interactions, by the fantastic Shirley Jackson.
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[@edkent8140]

One of her very best stories I think. The slowly rising unease turning to fear is masterfully done.

[@citycrusher9308]

The eeriness of the story is so subtle. Shirley Jackson is the mistress of the left turn

[@scotnick59]

She LOVED to play with the hallways of the human mind, yes

[@DenethordeSade.90]

Id never heard of Shirley jackson until recently and i xant get enough

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Jackson paints a beautiful picture of an America from the past thatI have never seen but imagine affectionately. Superb story, superbly narrated, and as always with Jackson, disquietning.

[@jenford7078]

This was how it was in my youth, you didn't mess with the year round folks routines.

[@marniekilbourne608]

Oh. But it is their property, they stay at their cottage and mind their own business and the locals get some extra business the longer they stay. So the locals killing them seems ridiculous. If they didn't want them there why would they mess with their car? That only makes it so they have to stay. Their kids would eventually show up looking for them.

[@mmeduvennet3316]

I love the stories written by Shirley Jackson ️🤗❤️

[@TheVojvoda]

I love the conversational tone. As someone from a small tourism town that gets flooded with city people come summer and Christmas I find the story a bit funny really with the whole "nope. Can't deliver it. No money in it. You gotta do it yourself." Attitude of the townspeople

[@sarahsamaria8283]

Such a curious story. The tension slowly building but to what . It's like a conspiracy against them from the whole village. Like they are not wanted after labor Day.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

@Sarah Samaria tbh _nobody_ is wanted after Labor Day. Imho, I'd rather see nobody _before_ and _after_ labor day.. don't even want a card on my birthday.. best holiday gift I could ever receive is being left tf alone.

[@tarlankasra]

*?*

[@marniekilbourne608]

Yes, it's obvious that the locals prefer them to leave for some reason. Murdering them for staying longer on their own property seems ridiculous. The locals do get extra business that they would not get otherwise the longer they stay. Their kids would come looking for them, so idk how the town could get away with killing them. Odd...

[@marniekilbourne608]

@@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Sounds like you should build a cabin far out in the middle of nowhere so nobody ever bothers you.

[@michellespeight5972]

​@@St.Linguini_of_Pestosame

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Jackson is a master of everyday horror. Love it. Thank you!

[@WindyNightStories]

Yes, she's brilliant, and unique

[@bartholomewsorrentino9013]

I guess the Allisons were not supposed to be there, and so for whatever reason the locals try to get rid of them. It’s like a child seeing its teacher in a grocery store. The teacher is out of place and not supposed to be there!

[@teddydog6229]

Great story and well narrated and I’m very glad to discover how many other great stories this channel has for me to listen to.

[@springsogourne]

Picture of St. Peter’s Village! I live near there, the Bakery is a favorite coffee spot of mine.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Gripping. strange story. Love the narration and the visuals. Thank you. Windy!

[@deborahtrapper7421]

Finally, a new channel recommend that really suits me! Thanks for these classics.

[@WindyNightStories]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the stories!

[@carlapomeroy3808]

Can't wait for this Shirley Jackson!

[@gigig2492]

This just showed up in my suggestions today. I love the classics. Thank you! 👍🏻 and subbed. 😊

[@WindyNightStories]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Swampertchamp]

Great narration! This story is super eerie and was thinking about it all night.

[@suzannecooke2055]

I love how everyone already knew the Alison's were staying on. My FIL was from a small town. He called that knowledge "the drums", said he never figured out how news and gossip got around so fast.

[@stevecausey545]

That was powerful. Very engaging. Thank you!

[@hindleygj]

Very well done, glad I found you, Thanks.

[@zoyablake9538]

A great story, well-read.

[@colemarie9262]

What a nice find this channel is! I really love the classics.

[@WindyNightStories]

Thank you; I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@snapdragon8123]

😀Love Shirley Jackson's stories. Thanks. and subscribed.

[@petersmith7062]

Great story

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

27:08 oooh, I love that image! Great reading & intriguing tale. Thank you. New sub.. I couldn't believe my luck! To find another audiobook channel, I feel like I've won the lottery.

[@barabbas57]

But Not Shirley Jackson’s ‘Lottery’!

[@garytiptin6479]

Careful about winning those lotteries! They aren't always what they appear! (Little in-joke, there, for those in the know!)

[@anonz975]

Excellent narration. Thank you!

[@kevinmortimer5681]

Just came across your channel and subbed. You have a very good narration style and choice of stories. Can't beat the classics!!!

[@WindyNightStories]

Thank you!

[@lindapreater840]

Kept me enthralled

[@WindyNightStories]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@scotnick59]

One of Shirley's better short stories.

[@soulair8081]

Thank you again!

[@roxanavasilakis9435]

Thank you so much 🌳🌳🌳

[@WindyNightStories]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening!

[@MrTwotimess]

I loved her stories 'Raising Demons' and 'Living with Savages'. Humorous tales of family life in Vermont with four children and a husband, with their various pets.

[@tarlankasra]

LIFE AMONG THE SAVAGES FYI.

[@user-uz1lw4nc7c]

I love the story.

[@tokatulu]

Don’t mess with the townies!

[@WindyNightStories]

That's exactly right!

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

I have a similar saying, used regularly: don't mess with our _brownies..._ nor our blondies. To put it simply: get your filthy mitts off our goodies. 🍩🍪🍨🥧🍬🍫🍰

[@boosqueezy2418]

really good

[@marniekilbourne608]

This story kind of frustrates me. I can only say that the locals all seem to want them gone for some reason. But why do they care if they stay longer on their own property? The people get more business the longer they stay. It sounds like they stay at their place and mind their own business so what does it matter if they stay? The locals killing them seems ridiculous for many reasons. Their kids know where they are and would eventually come and see why they weren't hearing from them. Hmm...

[@marsbeads]

It's a horror story. It's about the slow realization of what's happening. We don't know if the town's people are going to kill the Allisons, that's left open. The story is about the realization of their doom, however it may happen.

[@julieshepherd5989]

I agree Marnie, .😊

[@brendaparris457]

Frankly speaking I believe they are Ghost who refused to accept the fact they are dead.

[@marniekilbourne608]

Hmm...interesting theory.

[@minombreesminombre4878]

The ending leaves me wondering… Not sure what I think of it, but it was a fun story!

[@michelleduplooymalherbe2837]

Can someone PLEASE tell me where I can find The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, the movie not the audio book, it was made in the early 1960's, i managed to find it and watch it about half way but then it just dissapeared......I would love to watch the rest....please help me

[@MattMacKinnon]

Here's a link in case you can't find it: archive.org/details/the-haunting-1963_202106

[@michelleduplooymalherbe2837]

@@MattMacKinnon Thanks a lot, appreciate your help

[@tereasia]

So creepy!

[@ironsnowflake1076]

and this is why I never veer from the norm ;)

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

@Iron Snowflake who is norm? 😉

[@julieshepherd5989]

I agree with Brenda, 😊

[@josiekirton9016]

What happened at the end. ??

[@scottbubb2946]

Exactly. That's the beauty of the story. Your mind can come up with terrible things.

[@melanieliles2923]

Wait!! That was the end? So what happened?

[@lauriewhittle5877]

Well I was just starting to look for more by this author when the reader said “the end”. What?

[@marsbeads]

The Allisons are in trouble and it took them too long to realize it.

[@wmnoffaith1]

@@lauriewhittle5877 Not all stories by her have an abrupt end. Listen to the Lottery; that's got a very horrifying definite end.

[@marniekilbourne608]

@@marsbeads In trouble as the locals will kill them if they don't leave their own property?

[@marsbeads]

@@marniekilbourne608 The ending is left to your imagination. When the Allisons finally realize what may be happening, it's too late and they are doomed.

[@hdervish2497]

Ambiguous endings always send the newbs into fits. Much like real life, sometimes we dont get answers and our imaginations are left to run wild. If you want everything spelled out for you, try one of those formulaic suspense mystery novels like James Patterson or something

[@Paxtonparsnip]

Beautifully read, well written but too ambiguous and non-conclusion for me. I like a story with sufficient confidence to leave an element of doubt and speculation but with an end that doesn’t make me rewind hoping I’d missed something crucial.

[@tarlankasra]

@@Paxtonparsnip*inconclusive* FYI

[@marniekilbourne608]

@@Paxtonparsnip Same here.

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

🤡👉 stephen king did a version of this short story- he totally ripped it off!

[@marniekilbourne608]

They want them gone but they disable their car and their phone so they have no choice but to stay. I don't get it.

[@jessievr8111]

Great story and reading. I much prefer the reader not doing different voices for characters, it doesn't work and is annoying

[@WindyNightStories]

Thank you!

[@GeorgiaPeachHolly]

Depends who is reading. American accent people sound terrible enough as it, you're right about that.

[@ufosrus]

@@GeorgiaPeachHolly Oh boy, here comes the uptight, snobby Brit. 🙄

[@Peachfuzz-xi9dx]

​@@GeorgiaPeachHolly Shirley Jackson was an American writer so you might as well get used to it

[@rneustel388]

It seems like a great place to live…just not after Labor Day. 😉

[@Mr.Baestlovefatherfish]

Who is reading this short story for school too?

[@marniekilbourne608]

You aren't reading if you are listening to it.

[@sirquentincrispy1071]

"Well", there's 29.minutes and 30 seconds of my life wasted. THE END.!!!!

[@marniekilbourne608]

It's up to your imagination I guess.

[@tonymercado9228]

That story was pointless

[@birdcrumbsie]

Talk about not getting the point!

[@marniekilbourne608]

It's up to your imagination I guess.

[@travel6489]

Don't overstay your welcome. That was the point of the story.

[@Maloveciri]

You sound like Ben Shapiro and I can’t finish this