The Curse of the Hangman's Tree

By Mike Bookman

"The Curse of the Hangman" is a mystery novel that centers around a young girl named Emma and her family who have recently inherited an old house in a remote part of the country. Emma is feeling uneasy about the unfamiliar surroundings, and her unease only grows as she learns about the legend of the Hangman's Tree, a large, gnarled tree on the side of the road that is said to be cursed. As Emma and her family begin to explore their new home, strange things start to happen that seem to be connected to the curse of the Hangman's Tree. The novel is filled with suspense, twists, and turns as Emma and her family try to unravel the mystery and escape the curse.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mike Bookman
• Release date: Apr 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223486749

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The Curse of the Hangman's Tree

Chapter 1 - The Legend of the Hangman's Tree

As the car bumped along the dirt road, Emma couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She had never been to this part of the country before, and everything seemed different here. The trees were taller, the shadows darker, and the air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth.

Her parents had recently inherited a large, old house in the area, and they had decided to spend the summer fixing it up and exploring their new surroundings. Emma wasn't thrilled about leaving her friends and familiar surroundings behind, but she had reluctantly agreed to come along.

As they drove deeper into the forest, her mother pointed out a large, gnarled tree on the side of the road.

That's the Hangman's Tree, she said, her voice tinged with a hint of fear.

Emma frowned. What's the Hangman's Tree?

Her father glanced at her through the rearview mirror. It's a local legend. They say that a long time ago, a hangman used to bring his victims to that tree to be executed.

Emma shuddered. That's horrible.

Her mother nodded. It gets worse. They say that the hangman was eventually caught and hanged himself from the same tree.

Emma felt a chill run down her spine. So, the tree is cursed or something?

Her father shrugged. It's just a silly story, but the locals take it seriously. Some even say that the hangman's ghost still haunts the area, seeking revenge on anyone who disturbs his rest.

Emma looked out the window at the looming tree, its twisted branches reaching up towards the sky. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was watching her from its shadowy depths.

As they drove on, Emma couldn't help but feel that their idyllic summer in the country was going to be anything but peaceful.

The rest of the drive was quiet, each family member lost in their own thoughts. Emma's mind was still stuck on the legend of the Hangman's Tree. She wondered how many people had been hanged from its branches and how they had felt in their final moments. The thought made her shiver.

When they finally arrived at their new