crackle

The soundtrack is actual vinyl—crackly, charming, blessedly free of Spotify commercials for paper towels.

“The crackle in our cells and between each other was already there. It was like lava, something that was moving but had solidness around it.”

Through heavy static, barely audible answers crackle over from a crew member, who gradually lists the ship's insurance details, flag state and last port of call – Suez, Egypt.

The drink fizzes, crackles, and pops in the glass.

Abruptly, he tossed the letter from his mother into the fire, where it crackled and quickly turned to ash.