Book One · For ages 8–13 · Christian fantasy
A hidden doorway. A kingdom under a curse.
Eleven-year-old Dominic follows his dog through a doorway in his bedroom closet and finds himself in Oculus. With Barnabus and Buckle Boots beside him, he sets out to help Princess Rebecca and uncover his connection to the kingdom.
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The unabridged audiobook is narrated by Matthew Guldner.
What should I read next?
Continue Dominic’s story in Adventures in Oculus: Firedrake, Book 2.
Title note: Dominic’s Closet was the earlier version published in 2023. The story was substantially rewritten and published with a new title and cover as Adventures in Oculus: The Spider Witch’s Curse in 2025. This page features the current book.
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The adventure includes magic, a witch’s curse, and mythical creatures. Read the opening sample above to see whether the story suits your reader.
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