Length20m
About this audiobook
In 1851, Elias Carter joins the California Gold Rush seeking fortune but instead uncovers a terrible secret: the gold beneath the hills is alive, feeding on human greed and blood. After his partner Jonah dies and returns as something not quite human, Elias discovers that the gold’s hunger is ancient and unstoppable. As the cursed force consumes everything, he realizes only a sacrifice can end it. In a final act of courage, Elias offers himself to silence the hunger forever. The land heals but deep underground, the golden heart still dreams, waiting for the next soul who dares to dig.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (5)
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 17, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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