The Remedy

Dark Corners collection

By: Adam Haslett

Narrated by: Will Damron

He’s a man with a body under siege - and the willingness to proceed with a cure so miraculous all one can do is gasp - in this chilling story by New York Times bestselling author Adam Haslett.

After years of traditional treatments and therapies, Derrick still suffers from pain ineluctable enough that it has become his identity. Then he hears of an exclusive, very private New York clinic that promises relief. It comes highly recommended by a friend. The multisession remedy unfolds as a sensorial wonder that’s so illuminating it’s enough to bring tears to Derrick’s eyes. It’s all working so well. So unexpectedly well.

Adam Haslett’s The Remedy is part of Dark Corners, a collection of seven heart-stopping short stories by bestselling authors who give you so many new reasons to be afraid. Each story can be read in a single sitting. Or, if you have the nerve, you can listen all by yourself in the dark.

©2018 Adam Haslett (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Ummm

I knew when I was reading this that it wasn't as uplifting as it was appearing to be. It's a horror story. I'm hopeful, but I am not stupid. I was very disappointed in the story. There wasn't a lot of build up and no climax to the story at all. It just kind of went along. My honest judgement is that this would have been a better story if there had been more build up to the point of the story and more creepy parts. It's still an enjoyable read and I do fully recommend it.

interesting but....

odd story, took on a path then just did a 360 that was confusing. #abuse #murdermystery #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

time I won't get back

I stayed confused the whole time wasn't a very good story at all. skip it

Intriguing until the ending

This was well done. The narrator was good and built up the suspense as the mysterious story went on, but then the shock of the ending made me actually angry at the author. I know the author can do whatever he wants with it, but to end it like that just infuriated me. That’s the first time an ending or a book brought about such a strong negative emotion in me. If that’s what Mr. Haslett intended then he succeeded with me at least.

Good for a short story

First of all the narration was amazing. I wish the author had gone into more detail about the "procedure", I love how fluid the writing is