Books matching: escalating eerieness
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Save:'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons is a haunting tale of a malevolent house that brings out the worst in its inhabitants. Set in a suburban Atlanta neighborhood, the story follows the Kennedy family and their neighbors as they witness mysterious and horrifying events unfold in the modern house next door. As families come and go, tragedy strikes each one, leading Colquitt and Walter Kennedy to uncover the evil force dwelling within the walls of the house. Written in a suspenseful and eerie style, the book explores themes of fear, unease, and the consequences of living near a house that seems to feed on the people around it.
The narrative is filled with tension and a sense of escalating eerieness, drawing readers in with its atmospheric horror elements. Through the eyes of the characters, readers experience the chilling effects of the haunted house, where deepest desires manifest and nightmares come true. Siddons' skillful writing captures the psychological terror of the situation, keeping readers on edge and anxious as they navigate the malevolent forces at play in 'The House Next Door.'
CLAIRE SWANSON from two doors up was the first one to tell me about the Harralson house. She and Roger have lived in the yellow Dutch colonial for years, far longer than we’ve been in ours. Claire is ... - #2
Save:'Widow's Point' by Richard T. Chizmar is a ghost story set in a haunted lighthouse that has a dark and bloody history. The protagonist, Thomas Livingston, a writer of paranormal books, spends a weekend locked in the lighthouse to investigate its past. The story is told through a combination of video and voice recordings, creating a chilling and atmospheric narrative that delves into the lighthouse's haunted past and the unexplained events that unfold during Thomas's stay.
The writing style of the book is described as fast-paced, engaging, and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the story spirals into madness. The found footage format adds an extra layer of realism to the tale, making it a quick and immersive read that leaves readers questioning the true nature of the supernatural occurrences at Widow's Point.
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Save:'Wilder Girls' by Rory Power is set in the Raxter School for Girls, placed under quarantine due to a mysterious disease called the Tox. The Tox affects the girls in various ways, from physical mutations to death, leaving them largely isolated. The protagonist, Hetty, embarks on a journey across the island to uncover a dark secret while navigating friendships, survival, and the horrors of the Tox. The writing style is described as engaging, with a forward-focused plot that keeps readers on edge, while the author successfully balances scene-setting with a dramatic finish that leaves readers hoping for a sequel.
That size, it must be a coyote, one of the big ones hitting shoulder high. Teeth that fit like knives in the palm of my hand. I know because I found one once, the end of it just poking through the fen...
