Haunting Adeline

Synopsis

The Manipulator

I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.

I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh.

But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave.

He's always there, watching and waiting.

And I can never look away.

Not when I want him to come closer.

The Shadow

I didn't mean to fall in love.

But now that I have, I can't stay away.

I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves.

The way she undresses...

I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine.

And once she is, I'll never let her go.

Not even when she begs me to.

While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella, Satan's Affair, first.

Author's Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger. For CWs, please check the author's website.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Shadow of the Past

* Adeline Archer moves into her deceased grandmother's Victorian mansion in the quaint town of Brighton Cove.
* She experiences strange whispers, disembodied footsteps, and flickering lights.
* A shadowy figure stalks her, leaving behind a sense of unease.

Chapter 2: Secrets of the Attic

* Adeline discovers a hidden attic filled with her grandmother's journals.
* She learns about a tragedy that occurred in the mansion decades ago.
* A young woman named Eleanor Harper was brutally murdered, and her spirit is said to haunt the house.

Chapter 3: The Ghostly Presence

* Adeline starts witnessing full-body apparitions of Eleanor Harper.
* The ghost leads her through the mansion, showing her scenes from the past.
* Adeline uncovers the truth behind Eleanor's murder, revealing a long-buried family secret.

Chapter 4: The Suspect Emerges

* Adeline's investigation leads her to Edgar, Eleanor's estranged lover.
* Edgar becomes a prime suspect in the murder, as he had a history of violence.
* Adeline faces danger as she delves deeper into the case.

Chapter 5: The Haunted Library

* Eleanor frequently appears in the library, where she was last seen alive.
* Adeline searches for clues in the old books and documents.
* She discovers a hidden letter that implicates another suspect in Eleanor's murder.

Chapter 6: The Twist

* The plot undergoes a dramatic shift as Adeline uncovers a surprising revelation.
* The killer's identity is not who she initially suspected.
* A member of Adeline's own family turns out to be responsible for Eleanor's death.

Chapter 7: The Resolution

* Adeline confronts the true killer and unravels the complex motives behind the murder.
* She brings justice to Eleanor's spirit and frees the mansion from its haunting.
* Adeline finds closure and a sense of peace amidst the darkness of the past.