In the fog-filled streets of Victorian London, Christmas Eve brings anything but peace to Jason Gibson, a reclusive dollmaker whose life is confined to his dim, solitary workshop. Tasked with a strange, urgent commission from the mysterious Mrs. Wicklow, Jason accepts her daunting terms, three unique, perfect dolls by dawn, in exchange for an unimaginable sum. But as midnight strikes, Jason’s task spirals into something far darker. Each doll he crafts takes on a life of its own, expressions twisted with sorrow, fear, and haunting malice.

Driven by the lure of Mrs. Wicklow’s money yet unsettled by her cryptic demands, Jason finds himself slipping into a realm where wood and paint transform into something far more sinister. With each passing hour, the dolls grow more lifelike, their eyes following him, their whispers beckoning him to “play.” By the time dawn arrives, Jason realises the price of perfection is steeper than he ever imagined. Bound by an unbreakable curse, he faces a terrifying fate at the hands of his own creations.

A chilling, atmospheric tale of suspense and dark magic, The Dollmaker’s Christmas Eve weaves a haunting story of obsession, sacrifice, and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of Gothic horror, Andie J. Fessey’s novel will grip listeners long after the final tick.