Far from civilization, the villagers of Grindle Ferry live a quiet, self-made life—until a mysterious box appears on the riverbank. Inside sits Walter Peck, a stranger with a secret, and a signal that draws the attention of machines from the outside world. Suddenly, the village that had long been forgotten must adapt to threats it never imagined.
Paths are rerouted, routines scrambled, and even a pig named Chairman joins the chaos.
That Very Day is a story of resilience, human connection, and clever defiance, a tale about a place untouched by maps, yet unshakeable because its people refuse to be found.
Survival
Found Family
Futuristic
Artificial Intelligence
Rebellion
Dystopian
Thriller
Robots
Healing
Audiobook details
Rating★★ 2.0 (1)
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length44 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 22, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
5Chapter 5
2Chapter 2
6Chapter 6
3Chapter 3
7Chapter 7
4Chapter 4
8Chapter 8
About the author
Dorian Jay
Dorian Jay is a storyteller with a deep fascination for the quiet, overlooked corners of the world and the people who inhabit them. Dorian crafts narratives that are both intimate and immersive, blending subtle humour with moments of reflection. Born with an appreciation for small-town life and the mysteries of nature, Dorian often explores themes of belonging, observation, and the unspoken connections between people and their environment. View all by Dorian Jay
