The Open Door, and the Portrait. / Stories of the Seen and the Unseen.

By Mrs. Oliphant
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length3h 34m

About this audiobook

Two chillingly atmospheric tales blur the terrifying line between the mundane world and the supernatural unknown. In one, an agonized, disembodied voice crying out in the night forces a skeptical father to confront phenomena that defy all rational explanation. In the other, a mysterious painting seems to harbor an uncanny consciousness, silently communicating secrets from beyond the grave. Both narratives masterfully build a creeping, psychological dread that questions the limits of human perception and the lingering presence of the dead.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★ 3.4 (270)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1I THE OPEN DOOR.: II THE PORTRAIT
2II THE PORTRAIT
3IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER

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