Five houses, haunted by shadows from the past. Unsuspecting victims, battling with events that have no rational explanation. A race against time to unravel dark secrets and confront vengeful spirits… In these five stories of haunted houses and restless ghosts, everyday heroes dig deep to find the strength and courage to face the past, for the sake of a better future. THE HAUNTING OF TRUSCOTT HOUSE A house with a dark secret. A grieving daughter determined to carry out her parents’ last wishes. A grandmother with something to hide… Chloe Thomas brushes aside her grandmother’s pleas that she stay away from Truscott House, and moves in with her friend Emily to finish the project her parents had begun before their death—the renovation of a property that had been in the family for a century. It isn’t long before Chloe has to admit that something doesn’t seem want them there—but who? Or what? And why? THE HAUNTING OF ARMITAGE HOUSE Little Isabella Burnside is fading away, and no matter how many specialists her mother takes her to, they can’t pinpoint the problem. Her twin brother, Jack—once open and gregarious—can now barely communicate. Isabella’s father, desperate to help his children, calls in Lincoln Sweeney and his partner Katie Dyer, paranormal investigators, to see if there is any basis to his children’s nightmares. Then Lincoln disappears, and his twin, Tara, knows immediately that something unspeakable has happened to him. Where is Lincoln? Is he on this plane, or the next? Has a vengeful ghost condemned him to a fate worse than death? THE HAUNTING OF WYATT HOUSE Jodie Wyatt is missing. Nick, her husband and a police detective, is convinced that her disappearance is payback from a criminal he’s put away. His son Josh knows differently. He has always been able to see and hear those on the other side, and he is certain that a malevolent spirit inhabits Wyatt House. But how can he convince his father? THE HAUNTING OF KNOTT COTTAGE A picturesque but dilapidated cottage. Centuries of ownership by a family of doctors with a chequered past A little girl who is too scared to come to lessons in a converted stable… What secrets does Knott Cottage hold? Carla Sinclair jumps at the chance to sell her soulless modern home and buy Knott cottage. But Carla is not in the cottage for more than a day when things start going wrong. Someone—or something—seems to be averse to her delving into the past. When one of her students is too terrified to return to her lessons, Carla knows something must be done. But what? How can she stop the interference in her life from a force she can’t see? THE HAUNTING OF MORETON MANOR It started as a joke: a couple of backpackers upload a YouTube video about their stay in a supposedly haunted house… But then, someone spots a strange column of light that has been picked up by the camera, and things quickly go from bad to worse. Amy’s and Dylan’s friends share the video… and it goes viral. As the days go on, and the ghost becomes more vengeful, Amy’s fear grows. She wants to leave, but with millions of eyes on his nightly YouTube updates, Dylan is certain that this will make his career. He’s staying, no matter what….

Prepare to journey into the darkest recesses of the human psyche with "The Haunting Shadows." In this chilling collection of short stories, you'll encounter tales that will send shivers down your spine and haunt your dreams long after you've turned the final page. From the depths of haunted asylums to the shadowy corridors of forgotten graveyards, each story in this anthology delves into the twisted minds of those who dare to explore the unknown. Ghostly apparitions, malevolent spirits, and eldritch horrors lurk within these pages, waiting to ensnare unsuspecting souls in their sinister grasp. With its blend of supernatural terror and psychological suspense, "The Haunting Shadows" will leave you questioning the nature of reality and the true depths of human fear. Whether you're a fan of horror aficionados or simply enjoy a good scare, this collection is sure to leave you trembling with fear and anticipation. Enter if you dare, but beware-the shadows hold secrets that are best left undisturbed.

In the tradition of Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project, an American teen recounts the strange events that occur after she moves into a new—and very haunted—home with her family in this chilling diary that features photos and images of what she experienced. Letters, photographs, and a journal…all left behind in the harrowing aftermath. Following her parents’ high-profile divorce, Paige and her brother are forced to move to Idaho with their mother, and Paige doesn’t have very high hopes for her new life. The small town they’ve moved to is nothing compared to the life she left behind in LA. And the situation is made even worse by the drafty old mansion they’ve rented that’s filled with spiders and plenty of other pests that Paige can’t even bear to imagine. Pretty soon, strange things start to happen around the house—one can of ravioli becomes a dozen, unreadable words start appearing on the walls, and Paige’s little brother begins roaming the house late at night. And there’s something not right about the downstairs neighbor who seems to know a lot more than he’s letting on. Things only get creepier when she learns about the cult that conducted experimental rituals in the house almost one hundred years earlier. The more Paige investigates, the clearer it all becomes: there’s something in the house, and whatever it is…and it won’t be backing down without a fight.

Step into the eerie world of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's chilling tale, "The Shadows on the Wall." Immerse yourself in a narrative where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, creating a suspenseful story that will leave you both intrigued and unnerved. As Freeman's haunting narrative unfolds, follow the characters as they grapple with the mysterious shadows that seem to have a life of their own. The atmospheric descriptions and psychological tension will transport you to a world where the shadows on the wall hold secrets that defy explanation.But here's the question that will linger in the dimly lit rooms: What if the shadows are not just figments of imagination but manifestations of hidden fears and secrets? Could Freeman's narrative be a mirror reflecting the unsettling truths that lurk in the darkest corners of the human psyche? Explore the mysterious details of this suspenseful story, where each chapter unveils the psychological complexities and eerie atmosphere of the shadows. The blend of suspense and psychological insight creates a reading experience that will leave you questioning the thin veil between reality and the supernatural. Are you prepared to confront "The Shadows on the Wall" and unravel the mysteries concealed within the dimly lit rooms?Indulge in short, suspenseful paragraphs that guide you through the atmospheric tension. The psychological prose and mysterious atmosphere will make you feel like a participant in the characters' unnerving experiences, questioning the nature of reality and the shadows that dance on the wall. Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the suspense within "The Shadows on the Wall." This is more than a story; it's a journey through the mysterious landscapes of the human mind. Will you dare to peer into the shadows and uncover the unsettling truths?Seize the opportunity to own a piece of chilling literature. Purchase "The Shadows on the Wall" now, and let the suspense and psychological depth within its pages send shivers down your spine.

In the tradition of American Horror Story and The Craft, a young girl discovers a magical spell book and dives headfirst into the occult—but this powerful book comes with a dangerous warning: OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK. All Melanie wants is a blank book to keep a journal of her private thoughts. One day while browsing in a used bookshop, she finds the perfect blank book—smooth black leather with strange symbols in gold embossing. But once she gets home, Melanie finds herself too intimidated by the heavy vellum pages to write her trivial thoughts on them. Her Wiccan friend Lara tells her it’s better suited to be a magical spell book, called The Book of Shadows. Melanie doesn’t know much about that stuff, but Lara, her boyfriend Caleb, and his friend Lucas, get her started by writing their own made up spells inside the book’s tempting pages. What they didn’t expect was a new spell showing up inside the book—and in handwriting none of them recognize. Soon they discover that the spells suggested by The Book of Shadows itself do work—but not without wreaking havoc on the lives of the four teenagers.

This is a deep thought provoking story of the Richards' family. The arrogance and stony heart of a man who shut out all helps for his daughter. The bitter consequences of a broken home and the struggles of a lady who emerged from a parents who are in the midst of the fiery flames of marital conflicts. The reverberating effects on so many close relatives and friends. This story touches so many socio-spiritual issues relating to marriage and parenting and the eventual restoration of broken lives. This is from the author of similar thought provoking socio-spiritual family drama: "One Careless Night" and "Blood on the Altar".