The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession

By Mark Davie

The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession is a bone-chilling horror novel that takes readers on a journey into the world of the supernatural. When Katie, a young exorcist, is called upon to help a family whose daughter is possessed by a demon, she knows that she's in for a challenge.

As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that this is no ordinary demon. It's a malevolent entity that has been wreaking havoc on the family for months, and it's growing stronger with each passing day.

Katie must face her fears and use all of her knowledge and expertise to banish the demon once and for all. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that there are darker forces at work. Forces that threaten to consume her and those around her.

As she battles the demon and the darkness that surrounds it, Katie realizes that there are malevolent entities out there that are beyond human comprehension. And that the demon she's facing may just be the beginning.

With heart-pounding action, spine-tingling suspense, and unforgettable characters, The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession is a horror novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of horror novels, this book will keep readers up all night and leave them begging for more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: XinXii
• Release date: Aug 12, 2023
• ISBN: 9783989115170

Book preview

Chapter 1: The Unwelcome Guest

Katie and her family had only recently settled into their new residence. They had gotten a good deal on an old mansion and renovated it into a home. Katie was overjoyed to have her very own room, but as soon as she stepped inside, she had the uneasy feeling that something was not quite right. She had the distinct impression that she was being watched, and the atmosphere was heavy with an unsettling energy.

Katie made an effort to brush off her unease and focus on the positive aspects of her new living arrangements in spite of the fact that she was experiencing it. That is, until the night she awoke to find a person standing at the foot of her bed. From that point on, she became convinced that she was being followed. It was a man, bearing a solemn countenance and dressed in garments that appeared to be from another era.

Katie became unable to move or scream as she froze in place. The man didn't say anything, but just being in the same room with him was oppressive. Katie could feel as though he was examining her, and her senses told her that his eyes were penetrating her. Katie was left shaken and terrified after the man suddenly disappeared after what had seemed like an eternity.

Katie attempted to persuade herself that what she had seen was merely a nightmare the following day, but as the days progressed, strange occurrences started to take place around the house. Doors would slam, windows would open on their own, and footsteps could be heard in empty hallways even though there was no one there.

Katie's parents disregarded her concerns and explained them away by saying that the house was old and settling. However, Katie was aware that there was something even more sinister going on. She started looking into the history of the house, and the things she discovered gave her the chills all the way down her spine.

The mansion had a bloody past that dated back many years. In the 1800s, it was constructed by a wealthy family who had amassed their wealth through the ownership of slaves. There were rumors that the family engaged in the practice of dark magic, in addition to the family's well-known reputation for being cruel and ruthless.

Katie found out that the man she had seen in her room was actually one of the previous people who had owned the home as she continued her investigation into the matter. It was said that he had been a slave trader and had committed unspeakable atrocities in his time as a slave trader. It was said that his ghost still inhabited the house, intent on exacting punishment for the wrongs he had done during his lifetime.

Katie was aware that she needed to take some action in order to exorcise the spirit. She had no choice but to leave the house because it radiated such a malevolent energy. She made contact with a psychic medium who had prior experience performing exorcisms, and they arranged to meet at the residence.

The medium instantly picked up on the presence of a malevolent energy in the home and realized that they were interacting with a powerful spirit. They attempted to cleanse the spirit by performing a ritual, but all it seemed to accomplish was to enrage it.

After the exorcism, things went from bad to worse. Katie could sense the presence of the man's spirit following her around the house, and he began to make more and more frequent appearances. She was paralyzed by fear, but she was also aware that she needed to move quickly in order to avoid it being too late.

Katie managed to sneak down to the basement one night while the rest of the people in the house were sound asleep. She devised a strategy to rid the world of the ghost once and for all. She was familiar with a ceremony that involved the burning of sage and the recitation of various incantations.

She could feel the spirit's presence growing stronger as she lit the sage, which she had brought with her. However, she did not show any sign of retreat. As she proceeded through the recitation of the incantation, the volume and force of her voice increased with each word.

Suddenly, the temperature in the room dropped, and a strong gust of wind extinguished the candles. Katie experienced a pulling or pushing sensation and immediately recognized the presence of the spirit when it happened. However, she was adamant about not letting go. She persisted in reciting the incantation, and her voice could be heard clearly despite the mayhem.

After that, there was nothing left to do; everything was finished. The temperature in the room returned to normal, and the air no longer contained the malevolent energy that had been caused by the spirit. Katie was aware that the ghostly presence had been expelled from the home for all time.

Katie noticed an immediate change in the atmosphere in her house after that point. The eerie occurrences came to an end, and the environment became less heavy. The memory of the evil spirit started to fade away as she realized that she had carried out the mission with the utmost integrity.

However, there was always a part of her that questioned whether or not the spirit had really passed away. She just couldn't shake the feeling that whatever it was was hiding in the darkness, watching for another chance to pounce on her.

Katie made an effort to push those thoughts out of her mind and concentrate on the here and now. She was resolute in her mission to settle into her new abode free and clear of any further interference from the supernatural. She was only beginning to scratch the surface of the mansion's murky past, but she couldn't shake the feeling that the mansion still harbored many secrets and that she was only scratching the surface.

Katie couldn't help but ponder what other terrifying surprises the old mansion concealed as she drifted off to sleep that night. She couldn't help but think that the old house was full of surprises. She had no idea that the evil spirit was not the only unwelcome visitor in her house; she was completely unaware of this fact.

Chapter 2: An Innocent Invitation

Katie was uninterested in the pleasant summer evening's activities. She had been cooped up inside the house for the entirety of the day, and she was itching to go out and do something enjoyable. She made the decision to give her close friend Abby a call and