The Haunting of Hollow Manor: Horror the series

By Arexy Morrow

In the heart of the remote countryside lies Hollow Manor, a grandiose yet ominously decrepit mansion inherited by a young and hopeful couple, Ethan and Clara. Dreaming of transforming the manor into their forever home, they are blissfully unaware of the dark shadows that stretch across its history. As renovation efforts begin, they stumble upon a series of macabre discoveries—aged diaries filled with madness, walls that bleed shadows, and inexplicable cold spots that seem to follow their every move. These chilling signs hint at the manor's gruesome past, where every room whispers secrets of despair and violence.

Unbeknownst to Ethan and Clara, Hollow Manor is far from a silent witness to atrocities of the past. The house, a sentient entity birthed from centuries of bloodshed and sorrow, thrives on the emotions of its inhabitants. With each argument, each scream of terror, the manor grows stronger, weaving itself into the very fabric of their lives. The once-loving relationship between Ethan and Clara begins to fracture under the heavy air of suspicion and fear, manipulated by the house's evil influence.

As the couple's world spirals into darkness, they are forced to confront the unspeakable evil that resides within the walls of Hollow Manor. The truth of its haunting becomes a twisted maze of reality and illusion, where the only way out is to face their demons. The house, feeding off their deteriorating bond and mounting dread, plans to make them its next victims, ensuring its survival for generations to come.

Caught in a battle for their souls and the soul of Hollow Manor, Ethan, and Clara must unravel the manor's sinister history and break its curse. But as they delve deeper into the heart of the haunting, they realize that the true horror is not just the house itself, but what it reflects about the darkest corners of the human psyche. Will they escape its grip, or will Hollow Manor claim them, as it has claimed so many before?
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Happy Life
• Release date: Mar 19, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224530267

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The Haunting of Hollow Manor

Whispers in the Shadows: Unveiling the Curse of Hollow Manor

Arexy Morrow

Copyright © 2022 by Arexy Morrow.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form without written permission except for brief quotations in critical articles or reviews.

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First Edition: March 2024

CONTENTS

CH1 A New Beginning

CH3 The House Wakens

CH4 Echoes of the Past

CH5 Fractures

CH6 The Heart of Darkness

CH7 Unraveling Mysteries

CH8 The Curse Revealed

CH9 Inner Demons

CH10 The Final Confrontation

About the Author

Acknowledgments

CH1

A New Beginning

E

than and Clara's car crunched over the gravel driveway, the sound echoing against the imposing facade of Hollow Manor. The manor stood majestically amidst the sprawling countryside, its grandeur undeniable despite the years of neglect that had left its mark. As the car came to a stop, Clara's breath caught at the sight before her—a dream woven into the very stones of the building.

They stepped out, their hands entwined, eyes wide with the promise of the future. The air was crisp, filled with the scent of wildflowers and the faint musk of decay that seemed to emanate from the manor itself. Clara squeezed Ethan's hand, her excitement bubbling over as they approached the heavy oak door.

Ethan fumbled with the keys, a set handed down from a relative they'd barely known, the last tie to a family legacy they were about to uncover. The lock turned with a heavy click, and the door swung open with a groan, revealing the shadowed interior. Dust motes danced in the slivers of light that pierced the gloom, and an air of solemnity enveloped them as they stepped inside.

The entrance hall was vast, the ceiling lost to shadows, with a grand staircase winding upwards. Paintings, their subjects obscured by time, lined the walls, and a chandelier, devoid of light, hung like a forgotten jewel. Clara's voice broke the silence, her tone awestruck. It's beautiful, she whispered, her gaze sweeping over the decayed opulence.

They explored room after room, each space telling a story of faded grandeur. The library, with its floor-to-ceiling books, dust-covered and spine-worn; the ballroom, its once polished floor now scuffed and stained; the dining hall, where the echoes