{"product_id":"book-vlls","title":"The Upper Berth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Upper Berth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e F. Marion Crawford\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonathan Dunne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1886\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Domain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Number 31 in the \u003cem\u003eTimeless Terrors\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Upper Berth\u003c\/em\u003e by F. Marion Crawford is one of the most chilling ghost stories ever set upon the sea - a tale of isolation, disbelief, and a horror that defies explanation. A seasoned traveler boards an Atlantic steamer and takes lodging in a cabin known for its peculiar reputation. When strange noises, cold drafts, and unexplainable presences begin to disturb the night, curiosity turns to terror - and the truth behind the \"upper berth\" is revealed in a climax of pure dread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrawford's mastery lies in his restrained realism and his ability to build unbearable tension from the ordinary. What begins as a skeptical sailor's anecdote becomes a haunting confrontation with something that refuses to stay beneath the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrated by Amazon bestselling horror author \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Dunne\u003c\/strong\u003e, this performance channels the claustrophobic suspense and mounting fear of Crawford's maritime masterpiece. While the text itself is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003cem\u003eTimeless Terrors\u003c\/em\u003e, a series devoted to resurrecting the dark legends of classic horror, \u003cem\u003eThe Upper Berth\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of the ghost story tradition - a tale where disbelief drowns in the face of the uncanny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare for a voyage into the unknown - where the sea is not the only thing that stirs at night, and the upper berth waits for its next occupant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50223422865712,"sku":"BDvlls","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/vlls-cover.jpg?v=1761392121","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-vlls","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}