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Grandma's House

A Christmas Psychological Thriller Short Story

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Grandma's House

Written by: Amy Tackett
Narrated by: Savannah Thomas, Joe Arden
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It’s Christmas Eve, and Maisie is convinced her boyfriend, Lucas, is totally going to propose. The cookies are baked, the mood is set, and her ring finger is perfectly poised. But when a confused elderly woman wanders into their home and claims it as her own, the couple’s plans are quickly thwarted.

Brimming with tension, suspense, and holiday cheer, this twisted short story is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst.

©2025 Amy Tackett (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing
Anthologies & Short Stories Psychological Thriller & Suspense Christmas
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Interesting short story I did not expect the ending lol. Voice acting was good but I like everything Joe does.

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I stumbled onto Grandma’s House after seeing a reel from Joe Arden casually mentioning it, and honestly? That was all it took. Curiosity fully activated. I immediately hit buy now on Audible and grabbed the KU version too, because when a narrator I trust is intrigued, I’m in. I went in completely blind—armed with just that one sentence tease—and wow… that was a mistake in the best way possible.

This is fast fast. Like, 30-minutes-and-your-brain-is-scrambled fast. It’s Christmas Eve, Maisie is convinced a proposal is coming, the vibes are cozy, the cookies are baked… and then an elderly woman wanders into their house claiming it’s hers. From there? POW. WTF just happened. I genuinely did not see that turn coming, and I loved being caught off guard like that.

For such a super short story, it packs a solid punch. It’s tense, unsettling, and just twisted enough to make your head explode a little—in a good way 😅 If you want a quick psychological thriller with holiday vibes and a sharp left turn, this one absolutely delivers. Perfect when you want something short, shocking, and memorable.

A Christmas Eve Knock You Don’t See Coming

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Suspense and thrillers aren’t my usual go-to genres, and I never read a non HEA story, so I decided to dip my toes in with a quick listen. Having it done by two narrators I already love made it an easy choice. The duet narration was fantastic. Savannah Thomas and Joe Arden delivered the tension perfectly and really elevated the experience.

The story itself moves fast - very fast. With only 30 minutes to work with, the plot felt a bit rushed, but the suspense absolutely landed. It’s the kind of short, sharp thriller that gives you a quick adrenaline spike without a huge time commitment.

A solid, bite-sized Christmas Eve thriller if you’re looking for something dark and fast to shake up your TBR.

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