Afterward

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A masterpiece of subtle and unsettling ghostly fiction, Afterward is Edith Wharton’s chilling exploration of guilt, fate, and the inescapable presence of the past. First published in 1910, this haunting tale exemplifies Wharton’s gift for combining psychological depth with atmospheric suspense. The story follows Ned and Mary Boyne, an American couple who move into a remote English country house with a mysterious history. When Ned suddenly disappears, Mary is left to unravel the truth behind the house’s ghostly reputation. Wharton builds the tension with slow precision, weaving an atmosphere of dread as Mary comes to realize that the “ghost” of the house may not appear in the way she—or the reader—expects. Subtle rather than sensational, Afterward is a story where the true horror lies not in supernatural spectacle, but in the quiet unfolding of inevitability. Its twist ending is both shocking and devastating, cementing the story as one of Wharton’s finest contributions to the genre of ghost stories. This audiobook edition brings Wharton’s elegant prose and carefully crafted suspense to life, making it an essential listen for fans of gothic tales, psychological horror, and classic ghost stories.