The Miniature That Started A Murder | Classic Gothic Ghost Story

"The moment I saw the portrait, I wanted him dead." Yes. That's a sane way to approach a rapprochement gone wrong. But our main protagonist is conflicted and consumed with his love for the woman in the miniature. When he discovers his closest friend possesses a miniature portrait of said lady, jealousy, obsession, and then violence follow close behind. This week Dark Quiet Dread narrates 'The Miniature', a gothic horror that sometimes flies under the radar. It was first published in 1853. This Dark Quiet Dread production presents a retelling of ‘The Miniature’ with original narration, sound design, and atmospheric composition created for immersive bedtime listening. THE MINIATURE 📖 Author: J. Y. Akerman (1806-1873) 🎧 Narration & Sound Design: Dark Quiet Dread ©2026 🎼 Original soundscape and production: Dark Quiet Dread ©2026 If you enjoy classic gothic horror, literary ghost stories, and calm atmospheric narration, consider subscribing for weekly bedtime tales. 👉 New uploads Saturday 3pm (UK) / 10am (ET) / 7am (PT). 🎧 Listen with headphones for full immersion. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains themes of death, unexplained phenomena, supernatural entities, supernatural horror, and psychological tension. Listener discretion advised. #JYAkerman #ClassicGothicHorror #BedtimeStories #SupernaturalStories #VictorianHorror #EdwardianHorror #BedtimeGothic #GhostStories