The September House: A novel By Carissa Orlando
"The September House" weaves a chilling narrative that blurs the lines between haunted homes and fractured relationships. Margaret and Hal, lured by the promise of a dream home, soon find themselves entangled in a spectral nightmare. The Victorian house on Hawthorn Street harbors more than just historical charm—it drips with blood in September, and its ghosts are not merely specters.
While most would flee, Margaret defiantly stays, claiming the house as her own. However, when Hal abruptly leaves, unable to bear the haunting any longer, Margaret's resolve is tested. As September unfolds, the supernatural occurrences intensify, shrouding the house in an eerie atmosphere that mirrors the fractures in Margaret's personal life.
Adding complexity to the narrative, Margaret's daughter, Katherine, enters the scene, unaware of the paranormal activities. Her quest to find her missing father plunges her into a world of ghostly apparitions and dark family secrets. Meanwhile, the house guards its mysteries with an insidious determination.
The novel is a masterful blend of psychological tension and supernatural horror, exploring themes of possession, resilience, and the thin line between reality and the supernatural. The haunted house trope takes on new dimensions as Margaret confronts both spectral entities and the ghosts of her past.
As the search for Hal unfolds, the narrative unveils layers of dread and suspense, making "The September House" a compelling exploration of the lengths one woman will go to reclaim her home, her family, and her sanity. 📚❤️