The Legend of Loftus Hall

by Chris Rush

In the 1700s, Loftus Hall was a magnificent, awe invoking building which dominated the edge of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland. At the time, the Loftus estate was ruled by Charles Loftus Tottenham, who acquired immense power and wealth by marrying Anne Loftus. They had two daughters, Anne and Elizabeth. Charles focused on establishing his reputation and expanding the family name while Anne remained at home to raise their children. Tragedy strikes the heart of the family and as they put their lives back together, a monstrous storm crashes against the Hall and from it emerges a mysterious dark stranger. Welcomed into Loftus Hall, he creates a certain unease among the occupants. The youngest daughter, Anne, falls in love with the man, much to the dismay of her proud father. Discovering their relationship, Charles gives the visitor an ultimatum. However, after a traditional card game held in the mansion, a horrifying event takes place, and soon everyone realises the stranger was concealing his true evil identity.Having lost her love, Anne plunges deep into the realms of insanity. Charles loses his grasp on his power and wealth as a stagnant presence within the Hall creates turmoil and darkness. Swallowing his pride, he is forced to solicit help from the sole individual who may be capable of banishing the malevolence from Loftus Hall once and for all. This is the Legend of Loftus Hall which still survives in the area to this day.

Genres: Horror

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2018

About the author

Chris lives in County Wicklow, Ireland and has been writing horror and supernatural pieces for a number of years. Folklore, based on Irish lore, was his first release and it quickly became an international best seller and continues to remain high on the best sellers list. Folklore was followed by his hugely successful second novel All Shall Suffer. Chris was also involved in a Horror Anthology, which published his short story Lambs to the Slaughter. Chris then released The Legend of Loftus Hall, which also quickly reached the top 100, followed by his next titles 13 Dead and Folklore: The Second Tale, both also ranking high in their categories. Chris then released Within Their Screams. He latest title Folklore: The Third Tale is available now.

With a huge fascination of the horror genre, Chris is continuing to build his catalogue to help put him firmly on the map in the world of horror.

https://www.chrisrushauthor.com/

Reviews

[Angela M Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

The legend of Loftus hall.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as recommended by my daughter in law Bridget Kenny. I look forward to reading more on the fascinating subject of Loftus hall.

[Ava Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A chilling descent into Irish legend and madness"

The Legend of Loftus Hall is exactly what horror should be atmospheric, unsettling, and deeply rooted in something real. Chris Rush masterfully brings this legendary Irish tale to life with a haunting blend of history, folklore, and psychological horror.

From the very first chapter, there’s an eerie tension that creeps under your skin and refuses to let go. The Hall itself becomes a character gloomy, towering, and drenched in secrets. The slow unraveling of Anne's mind and the mystery behind the dark stranger are handled with the kind of storytelling that makes you question what’s real and what’s lurking in the shadows.

Rush doesn’t rely on cheap scares instead, he builds a steady sense of dread, using elegant prose and sharp character work. The emotional layers of love, loss, pride, and guilt only amplify the horror that follows. And when the supernatural finally reveals itself? It’s done with a gut-punch of dread that lingers.

This is gothic horror done right, elegant, disturbing, and soaked in cultural depth. A must-read for fans of folk horror, lovers of haunted house tales, or anyone who enjoys storytelling that lingers like a ghost long after the final page.

[Corrina Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edge of your seat reading!

Fantastic book, very well written so much so that I thought about it during the day, looking forward to bedtime so I could read a bit more! It was really brought to life in my mind's eye as I've visited Loftus Hall many times over the years so I could picture the rooms as I read.

[Gerard Tobin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

[Kieran Fanning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific tale!