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Whispers
"Whispers" marks the haunting debut of the Laurel House series by M. L. Bullock, a riveting journey into the eerie underbelly of southern gothic fiction. Unfolding in 1890, the tale centers around a young girl named Petal "Pettie" Sullivan, whose innocent exploration of her family's historic southern estate, Laurel House, takes a horrifying turn.
Pettie, a curious and bright child, becomes fascinated by the strange whispers she hears emanating from the blooming peony garden. Despite her earnest reports to her parents, she's met with dismissive remarks and disbelief. Until one day, Pettie vanishes without a trace, sending shockwaves of despair throughout Laurel House.
Just when her family is prepared to mourn the tragic loss, Pettie mysteriously reappears weeks later. But the Pettie who returns is far removed from the child they once knew. She refuses to utter a single word, her eyes bearing the hollow emptiness of someone who has seen the unthinkable. Dark incidents soon follow in her wake - the family pet brutally slain, and even her own family members found dead under sinister circumstances.
Her father, Grant Sullivan, is left in the chilling shadows of suspicion and fear. Convinced his daughter isn't the culprit, Grant plunges into the heart of the mystery to save his remaining family. The whispers that once echoed in the garden now reverberate through the halls of Laurel House, a grim reminder of the ominous truth buried deep within its walls. The fate of the Sullivan family hangs in the balance, and Grant must uncover the haunting secrets of his daughter and Laurel House before he too falls prey to its deadly curse.
In "Whispers," M. L. Bullock weaves a spine-tingling tale of suspense, capturing the chilling atmosphere of southern gothic fiction. Every page pulsates with paranormal intrigue, drawing readers into a story that explores the thin line between the living and the dead, the natural and the supernatural. Uncover the secret of Laurel House in this hair-raising series starter that'll keep you on the edge of your seat till the very last page.
Pettie, a curious and bright child, becomes fascinated by the strange whispers she hears emanating from the blooming peony garden. Despite her earnest reports to her parents, she's met with dismissive remarks and disbelief. Until one day, Pettie vanishes without a trace, sending shockwaves of despair throughout Laurel House.
Just when her family is prepared to mourn the tragic loss, Pettie mysteriously reappears weeks later. But the Pettie who returns is far removed from the child they once knew. She refuses to utter a single word, her eyes bearing the hollow emptiness of someone who has seen the unthinkable. Dark incidents soon follow in her wake - the family pet brutally slain, and even her own family members found dead under sinister circumstances.
Her father, Grant Sullivan, is left in the chilling shadows of suspicion and fear. Convinced his daughter isn't the culprit, Grant plunges into the heart of the mystery to save his remaining family. The whispers that once echoed in the garden now reverberate through the halls of Laurel House, a grim reminder of the ominous truth buried deep within its walls. The fate of the Sullivan family hangs in the balance, and Grant must uncover the haunting secrets of his daughter and Laurel House before he too falls prey to its deadly curse.
In "Whispers," M. L. Bullock weaves a spine-tingling tale of suspense, capturing the chilling atmosphere of southern gothic fiction. Every page pulsates with paranormal intrigue, drawing readers into a story that explores the thin line between the living and the dead, the natural and the supernatural. Uncover the secret of Laurel House in this hair-raising series starter that'll keep you on the edge of your seat till the very last page.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2023
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December 19, 2023
A sad twisting tale, this book by far will break your heart for the family. If only they could have overcome the darkness. A great story that leads you along where you fear to tread. Quest on to figure where it will take you.
November 29, 2023
Disappointed
I was glad when it ended
Wont be reading the rest of the series
It was not that interesting didn't enjoy
I was glad when it ended
Wont be reading the rest of the series
It was not that interesting didn't enjoy
June 28, 2024
Entertaining paranormal listening 🎶🔰
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 1
Grant and Virginia have moved from Baltimore to the family home in the south. Strange events start happening especially to the young daughter. The housekeeper and the wife take on the haunting. It all ends some what happily.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of paranormal fantasy world 🌎 adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 1
Grant and Virginia have moved from Baltimore to the family home in the south. Strange events start happening especially to the young daughter. The housekeeper and the wife take on the haunting. It all ends some what happily.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of paranormal fantasy world 🌎 adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
May 29, 2024
WOW! So good!
This book was sooooo good! It had some unexpected and quite creepy moments which made me unable to put it down. I love this author and have thoroughly enjoyed everything she’s written. I’m looking forward to her next book!
This book was sooooo good! It had some unexpected and quite creepy moments which made me unable to put it down. I love this author and have thoroughly enjoyed everything she’s written. I’m looking forward to her next book!
December 14, 2023
Awesome
Exceptional, keeps you at the end of your seat. Fascinating keeps you from setting it down with twists and turns and surprises, keep the lights on.
Exceptional, keeps you at the end of your seat. Fascinating keeps you from setting it down with twists and turns and surprises, keep the lights on.
April 11, 2025
DNF yawn
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