The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories
By H. G. Wells
Length4h 41m
About this audiobook
A high-ranking official finds his soul divided between the cold demands of political duty and the memory of a mystical garden hidden behind a mysterious portal. Every time he chooses ambition over the "Door in the Wall," a piece of his humanity withers, leading to a tragic climax of missed opportunities. This collection masterfully explores the tension between the magical world of the imagination and the mundane world of responsibility.
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Fantasy
Length4 hrs 41 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I
7THE CONE
2II
8A MOONLIGHT FABLE
3III
9THE DIAMOND MAKER
4IV
10THE LORD OF THE DYNAMOS
5THE STAR
11THE COUNTRY OF THE BLIND
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6A DREAM OF ARMAGEDDON
12IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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