WINNER OF THE 2015 BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL A chilling thriller that brilliantly blends psychological suspense and supernatural horror, reminiscent of Stephen King's The Shining, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, and William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist. The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia. To her parents’ despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie’s descent into madness. As their stable home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable teenager is the victim of demonic possession. He also contacts a production company that is eager to document the Barretts’ plight. With John, Marjorie’s father, out of work for more than a year and the medical bills looming, the family agrees to be filmed, and soon find themselves the unwitting stars of The Possession, a hit reality television show. When events in the Barrett household explode in tragedy, the show and the shocking incidents it captures become the stuff of urban legend. Fifteen years later, a bestselling writer interviews Marjorie’s younger sister, Merry. As she recalls those long ago events that took place when she was just eight years old, long-buried secrets and painful memories that clash with what was broadcast on television begin to surface—and a mind-bending tale of psychological horror is unleashed, raising vexing questions about memory and reality, science and religion, and the very nature of evil.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“This voice offers an expressive and emotionally profound texture, shifting effortlessly from vulnerability to intense reflection. Its cinematic depth perfectly captures Merry's mature recounting of childhood trauma.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Arabella's mysterious and emotive tone is ideal for conveying the lingering, haunting quality of Merry's memories. Her delivery brings a sense of intimacy to the narrative.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Soft
“The rich, smoky resonance and subtle mystery in Rosie's voice evoke a perfect sense of the past intruding on the present. This creates an atmosphere of deep reflection, suitable for a haunted narrator.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“With a velvety, breathy quality and a slower tempo, June's voice delivers a haunting intimacy. This pacing enhances the dramatic weight of Merry's narrative, drawing the listener into her traumatic past.”
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Marjorie
protagonist
The 14-year-old at the center of the supernatural events, whose voice shifts disturbingly between that of a vulnerable teenager and a sinister, possessed entity.
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Veda Sky - Suspense & Horror Storyteller
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Veda Sky - Suspense & Horror Storyteller
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ElevenLabshigh_quality
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Veda Sky's intensely chilling and haunting tone perfectly embodies Marjorie's sinister, possessed entity. Her dramatic flair is essential for depicting the terrifying shifts in character.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Raspy
“The slight hoarseness in Veronica's throat provides a raw, tormented texture, perfectly capturing the raspy quality of Marjorie's voice when she is distressed or possessed.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“This voice demonstrates remarkable versatility, shifting between vulnerability and intensity with natural ease. Blair's range is crucial for portraying Marjorie's disturbing transition from a normal teenager to a sinister presence.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Jubilee's ability to be simultaneously cheerful and suspenseful creates a truly unnerving dynamic for Marjorie. This contrast in tone can amplify the horror as her innocent demeanor gives way to malevolence.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Soft
“Characterized by a seductive, whispery quality, Ivanna’s voice can lend a chilling, manipulative edge to Marjorie's possessed state. This intimate, dark presence would heighten the psychological horror.”
The local Catholic priest who instigates the exorcism and reality TV show. His voice is authoritative, measured, and carries a strong sense of conviction, possibly with a subtle manipulative edge.
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Nightmare Freddy
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Nightmare Freddy
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Fish Audio
Male · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Social-Media · Deep · Low · +10 more
“The dramatic and theatrical quality of this deep, resonant voice makes it ideal for portraying Father Wanderly's powerful public persona and manipulative inclinations during the reality TV show.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Character-Voice · Entertainment · Deep · +9 more
“Thragg's voice brings a compelling, almost imposing gravitas. Its inherent authority underscores the priest's unwavering conviction, which can easily be perceived as self-serving and manipulative.”
Marjorie's father, overwhelmed by financial strain and his daughter's condition. His voice should convey profound weariness, desperation, and a sense of reluctant submission.
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The prototype v2
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The prototype v2
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Fish Audio
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“This voice's raspy, mature tone powerfully conveys John's profound weariness and the immense strain weighing upon him. The underlying intensity could also signify his quiet desperation.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Serious · Authoritative · +3 more
“Characterized by a serious, professional delivery and measured pace, this voice suits John's slow and deliberate speech, indicative of his overwhelming desperation and reluctant submission to the horrific events.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Confident · Serious · +3 more
“The deep vocal register and deliberate, almost heavy pacing of this voice perfectly align with John's heavy heart and weary resolve. It captures his quiet, solemn struggle.”
Marjorie's mother, experiencing the escalating horror of her home. Her voice should embody maternal anguish, fear, and a fragile hope.
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Kitten Kaley Rose
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Kitten Kaley Rose
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ElevenLabsprofessional
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“A passionate and loving quality in this voice is perfect for conveying Mrs. Barrett's profound maternal anguish. Its emotional depth and versatility can capture her distress, fear, and hints of fragile hope.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Possessing natural empathy and a slight emotional quiver, Kelly’s voice is well-suited to express Mrs. Barrett’s deep fear and raw distress. This genuine vulnerability makes her maternal anguish tangible.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Her emotive yet gentle tone can capture the fragile hope and overwhelming fear Mrs. Barrett experiences. The voice has a subtle dramatic quality that portrays her escalating horror without being overly aggressive.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“The emotional, soft quality of Serena's voice allows for a portrayal of Mrs. Barrett's deep sadness and the overwhelming nature of her situation. It implies a quiet, internal struggle alongside her fear.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“This voice, described as a "warm, confident female voice (30s)," has a natural maturity that can convey maternal concern. Her articulate, pleasant delivery can portray Mrs. Barrett's attempts to maintain composure amidst growing fear.”