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The Apparition
Grief is a terrible thing. Sophie Crenshaw is intimately aware of its destructive power, having recently lost her grandmother. But her grandmother left her a house in her will. A house that Sophie has been dreaming of owning since she was a little girl.
However, Sophie's aspirations for turning the old and dilapidated Victorian mansion into a bookstore begin to turn into a nightmare. As the leaves turn colors and the seasons change, so does Sophie's feelings toward renovating the house. Eerie events begin to crawl out of the woodwork and when a séance during a Halloween party proves dangerous, she knows that something has to be done.
With the help of her new friend, Claire, Sophie has taken it upon herself to solve the mystery of the presence living in her home. As the deadline for the opening of her store fast approaches, can she banish its existence forever?
However, Sophie's aspirations for turning the old and dilapidated Victorian mansion into a bookstore begin to turn into a nightmare. As the leaves turn colors and the seasons change, so does Sophie's feelings toward renovating the house. Eerie events begin to crawl out of the woodwork and when a séance during a Halloween party proves dangerous, she knows that something has to be done.
With the help of her new friend, Claire, Sophie has taken it upon herself to solve the mystery of the presence living in her home. As the deadline for the opening of her store fast approaches, can she banish its existence forever?
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2025
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October 2, 2025
The feminine urge to open a bookshop? Check! To purchase a spooky old Victorian home and renovate it? Check! A perfect cozy ghostly tale just in time for spooky season? This really checked all the boxes for me and got me into the spirit of Halloween. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a good cozy ghost story this fall!
April 5, 2026
I really enjoyed The Apparition!
The author’s writing beautifully sets the scene, blending suspense, atmosphere, and emotion. I loved the relationship between Sophie and her grandmother, and how the story weaves Sophie’s personal journey—confronting painful memories from her past—alongside the eerie, mysterious events in the house, highlighting her strength and resilience.
All the elements of a cozy horror experience are here! The Apparition is a haunting, heartfelt story I’d highly recommend to anyone who enjoys ghost stories with warmth and some clever twists.
The author’s writing beautifully sets the scene, blending suspense, atmosphere, and emotion. I loved the relationship between Sophie and her grandmother, and how the story weaves Sophie’s personal journey—confronting painful memories from her past—alongside the eerie, mysterious events in the house, highlighting her strength and resilience.
All the elements of a cozy horror experience are here! The Apparition is a haunting, heartfelt story I’d highly recommend to anyone who enjoys ghost stories with warmth and some clever twists.
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