A seven-year-old receives what should be a cherished gift - a beautiful porcelain doll. But when well-meaning relatives mistake terror for passion, the collection grows into a silent audience of watchers with painted smiles and unblinking stares.

What happens when you must pretend to love what you fear most?

This spooky story is a masterclass in psychological horror that explores the thin line between childhood imagination and genuine terror.

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Beth's Spooky Story Time is your new favourite horror podcast, best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories are suggested or submitted by listeners. Have you had a spooky experience?

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