LAST TO LEAVE THE ROOM

Xe Sands's eerie performance beckons listeners into this horror story. Parts of the city of San Siroco are sinking, including the basement of Dr. Tamsin Rivers. At the same time, the room's dimensions are slowly stretching, revealing a door that shouldn't exist. Then, perfect doppelgängers of herself and her cat appear. The distortions can't be explained by science, and Tamsin is growing more forgetful and panicked the longer she's around her double. Sands's vocal fry and emotional tone will keep listeners on edge as Tamsin becomes more and more obsessed with the door in her basement. Some character voices are difficult to distinguish, but Sands's unsettling performance and consistent pacing are remarkable. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2023]