We Used to Live Here: A Novel BY Marcus Kliewer

In this chilling debut, reminiscent of "Get Out" and "Parasite," young couple Charlie and Eve, who flip houses, stumble upon a seemingly perfect deal with an old house in a quaint neighborhood. Their excitement turns to dread when the previous owners unexpectedly arrive, requesting a tour. Eve, a notorious people-pleaser, reluctantly agrees.

From the moment the strangers enter, eerie events unfold: their youngest child disappears, and a spectral presence haunts the basement. Despite Eve's attempts to end the visit, the family lingers, oblivious or indifferent to the escalating strangeness. When Charlie goes missing without a trace, Eve's grip on reality begins to slip. Is the house harboring dark secrets, or is Eve losing her mind?

As tensions mount and the paranormal activity intensifies, Eve grapples with whether the haunting manifestations are real or products of her unraveling sanity. The house, once a promising project, becomes a nightmarish battleground where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur.

With its gripping premise and spine-chilling atmosphere, this novel explores themes of possession, trauma, and the unraveling of identity in the face of supernatural forces. As Eve navigates the horrors unfolding within her home, she confronts her deepest fears and the unsettling truth about the house's dark history—and the unwelcome visitors who refuse to leave.

Soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively, this debut promises a riveting exploration of psychological terror and the sinister mysteries lurking within domestic spaces.