by Freida McFadden
Published 2025
"It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs. Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything ... That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go ..."--Provided by publisher.
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“This voice, with its smooth and intense quality, perfectly captures the narrator's secretive past and underlying intensity, drawing the listener into the thriller's core mystery.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Niki offers a serious yet natural-sounding tone, ideal for a resourceful woman with a hidden agenda. Her clear, professional delivery suits the observant nature of the housemaid.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Deep
“Thalia's mysteriously captivating and deep tone would lend itself well to the narrator's enigmatic character, hinting at secrets and emotional depth without being overtly dramatic.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Husky
“The ethereal husk voice, with its gravelly and breathy texture, offers a unique, intimate quality that could convey the housemaid's quiet determination and the atmospheric tension of the thriller.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Kira's steady, articulate, and soothing voice provides a calm presence, which could subtly underscore the narrator's determined resolve amidst the unfolding secrets, offering a grounded perspective.”
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The powerful and abusive husband, whose actions drive the plot. His voice should be authoritative and potentially menacing, reflecting his control and darker nature.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Obsidian's deep, gritty, and gravelly texture perfectly embodies the menacing and dark nature of the abusive husband, making him sound truly formidable and controlling.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Asher James, with his deep, smooth, and romantic tone, offers a deceptive charm that could mask Douglas's darker side, making his eventual menace more chilling. This voice has an authoritative presence.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Social-Media · Deep · Low · +10 more
“Nightmare Freddy's dramatic and theatrical quality, combined with a deep, resonant tone, would make Douglas Garrick sound profoundly imposing and authoritative, fitting his powerful role in the plot.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“Matt Dillon's versatile voice, capable of both conversational and serious tones, could portray Douglas Garrick's complex nature, allowing for moments of calculated charm before revealing his true darkness.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Niki's serious and professional delivery, though female, could be used for a chilling internal monologue or a detached, cold portrayal of Douglas Garrick's actions, emphasizing his control and lack of empathy. (Note: This is a stretch, but chosen to meet the 5 voice requirement and diversity constraint if male voices are limited).”
The seemingly victimized wife, whose distress is observed by the housemaid. Her voice should convey vulnerability, fear, and sadness.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Whispery
“Alicia's ASMR sensual whisper, with its soft and intimate quality, perfectly captures the character's breathy vulnerability and fear, making her distress palpable to the listener.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Leigha's soft, breathy female voice with warm, empathetic warmth and steady pacing, conveys a sense of fragility and sadness, fitting the victimized wife's observed distress.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
“Ava's soothing and ethereal voice, gentle and breathy, would portray Mrs. Garrick's vulnerability and quiet despair, making her seem delicate and easily victimized.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Sad
“Shannon B's 'Sad Emo Teenage Girl' voice, despite the age description, could effectively convey the deep sadness and fear of Mrs. Garrick, emphasizing her emotional turmoil and fragility.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Husky
“The Ethereal Husk, with its haunting and intimate quality, could be used to represent Mrs. Garrick's internal fear and the atmospheric dread surrounding her, giving her voice a fragile, almost ghostly presence.”