Books matching: unseen entity
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Save:'The Entity' by Frank De Felitta is a terrifying tale based on a true story of Carlotta Moran, who is terrorized by an unseen entity that violently rapes her each night. Despite her distressing experiences, no one believes her, including her own children. Carlotta's journey involves moving houses to escape the entity, seeking psychiatric help, and eventually finding assistance through paranormal researchers. delves into the psychological and supernatural aspects of Carlotta's haunting, leaving readers questioning the reality of her experiences and the existence of malevolent spirits.
The narrative is divided into four parts, providing a detailed account of Carlotta's life, the disbelief she faces, and her quest for help. The writing style captures the vulnerability of the characters, the psychological turmoil of the protagonist, and the eerie encounters with the entity. combines elements of horror, paranormal activity, and psychological thriller, keeping readers on edge as they navigate through Carlotta's nightmarish experiences.
There had been no warning. No way to predict. Nothing at all. She had gotten out of her car. Her back was hurting. She remembered thinking: welfare is a good thing, but it makes you do what they want.... - #2
Save:'Smithy' by Amanda Desiree is a novel that follows a group of young students and their professor conducting a unique study on a chimpanzee named Webster, also known as Smithy, to see if he can learn and understand human language through American Sign Language. The story is told in an epistolary format, using journals, letters, memos, and video and audio transcripts to piece together a narrative that unfolds in a creepy mansion in Rhode Island. As the summer of 1974 progresses, mysterious and unexplainable events start occurring, leading to a blend of horror and suspense as the tension builds through the eyes of the characters involved in the research project.
The narrative structure of 'Smithy' is reminiscent of a slow burn horror story with moments of terror and eeriness. The book gradually introduces supernatural elements, keeping the reader engaged and intrigued as they follow Smithy's interactions and behaviors in the eerie setting of Trevor Hall. The meticulous research done by the author on the subject of language acquisition in apes adds a layer of realism to the story, grounding the novel in a gritty and believable world where the characters navigate both scientific curiosity and unexplained phenomena.
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Save:'The Horla' by Guy de Maupassant is a short psychological horror story told through daily journal entries, following the journey of a tortured man in a big house who is relentlessly haunted by an invisible entity. The narrative captures the man's descent into madness as he struggles to confront and destroy the phantom that seems to be possessing him.
The book presents a chilling tale of psychological terror as the protagonist grapples with hallucinations, mysterious incidents, and a growing fear of the unseen entity that torments him day and night. The writing style immerses readers in the man's escalating paranoia and inner turmoil, creating a sense of suspense and unease that builds throughout the narrative.
May 8. What a wonderful day! I spent all morning stretched out on the grass in front of my house, beneath the huge plane tree that completely covers, shelters, and shades the lawn. I love the country ... - #4
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 ...
