Under the Whispering Door

Wallace, a workaholic, spends his entire life working, correcting colleagues, and hectoring employees. He has no time for fun or friends, focusing solely on his job. However, when Wallace passes away, he starts to wonder if he missed out on something important in life.

At his funeral, Wallace is approached by a reaper who informs him that he is indeed dead. Wallace reluctantly accepts this truth and begins to explore the afterlife with Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop. As Wallace interacts with the ghostly residents and experiences the afterlife, he starts to realize what he was missing in life.

Hugo offers to help Wallace cross over, but Wallace is given just one week to pass through the door to the other side. In that time, Wallace sets about living a lifetime's worth of experiences. He learns how to embrace life and the afterlife with a found family.

Under the Whispering Door is a heartwarming and witty story about a man who spent his life at the office, but ultimately finds happiness and fulfillment in the afterlife. This cosy fantasy is the perfect read for anyone looking for a little comfort during troubled times.