
Some curses are meant to be broken. Others demand heart, sacrifice, and blood. Lila Halloway has lived in silence her entire life, tending to the abandoned cliffside manor. In Ravenwood Manor, the quiet is absolute. No voices, no music, no sound. Except for the toll of the iron bell in Ravenwood’s tower, an ominous chime that haunts the estate and the small town at the foot of the hill. But when Arthur Ashcroft arrives to claim his inheritance, his voice shatters the quiet . . . and long-buried shadows stir. Arthur’s presence disturbs hidden secrets. The house awakens, the past stirring beneath its foundation. Together, Arthur and Lila uncover a trail of forgotten letters, cursed heirlooms, and a love story bleeding with madness. As they piece together bits of truth, they must face the ghost that suffocates Ravenwood—and the cruel price of unrequited love. Bound by family secrets older than the silence itself, Lila and Arthur must expose the sins that doomed Ravenwood. If they fail, the curse will bleed life from them, from love, and from the town itself, until nothing remains. This haunting Gothic romance is perfect for fans of Erin Craig's House of Salt and Sorrows. Download now and lose yourself in eleven reimagined Edgar Allan Poe classics, each atmospheric and crammed with haunting romantic tension!
Author

Susan Stradiotto is passionate about the written word, whether it is in her own writing or her editing practice. She is a fan of well-told stories. Susan is always searching for unique voices and stories that tell a truth. As Neil Gaiman said in his master class, “Write the truest story you can.” She believes that is what makes a story sing. Susan is an author of fantasy and romance and has professional editorial experience with genres such as romance, memoir, mystery/thriller, cozy mystery, fantasy, and women’s fiction. She attended Capella University for her BS in Information Technology and the University of Chicago’s Graham School for her professional editing certification. She lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, a hoard of Bernese Mountain Dogs, and one Miniature Dachshund. Instagram: @susanstradiotto or https://www.instagram.com/susanstradi... Author website, worldbuilding blog, and book reviews: https://susanstradiotto.com Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/susanstradio... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/susanstradi... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susanstradiotto Write-In-Progress A serial novel based on George MacDonald’s 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠: 𝐴 𝐹𝑎𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛.