Night of the living dead

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Night of the living dead

by George A. Romero

EN·~20 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

20:09

Description

A late‑night drive brings Barbara and her younger brother Ben to a remote farmhouse, seeking shelter from a sudden, violent storm. Inside they meet a wary group of strangers—an older man, a young couple, a drifter, and a skeptical local—each nursing their own secrets. When the power flickers and the wind howls, a corpse in the cellar stirs, and the dead begin to rise, turning the quiet homestead into a desperate battlefield.

As the night wears on, the survivors must confront not only the relentless, mind‑less horde outside but also the fragile cracks in their own trust. The claustrophobic darkness amplifies every creak and gasp, making every decision feel like a matter of life or death. Listeners are drawn into a tense, gritty struggle that explores fear, humanity, and the thin line between order and chaos.

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Language

en

Duration

~20 minutes (19K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 17, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

1940–2017

Best known for reinventing the zombie movie, this independent filmmaker turned low-budget horror into sharp, unforgettable social satire. His films mixed shocks, dark humor, and a skeptical eye on modern life, and their influence still reaches far beyond the genre.

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