When Adrian West arrives at Blackthorn Manor, he is seeking solitude?but the house remembers. Wrapped in mist and shadows, the manor has been waiting, its secrets festering in the walls. As Adrian confronts the ghosts of his past, the house awakens, feeding on guilt, regret, and the thin line between reality and nightmare.
The whispers start softly, but they grow louder. A child's laughter. A door that locks on its own. The chilling truth that Eleanor, the sister Adrian lost, may not be resting after all. Blackthorn Manor knows his name?and it wants more than his memories.
In this gothic tale of suspense and psychological horror, Adrian must face not only the house's dark history but also the echo of his own guilt. Because once Blackthorn Manor knows you, it doesn't let go. . .
Will Adrian escape, or will he become just another memory the house refuses to forget?
Echoes of the Guilt Within explores the power that our guilt holds over us. 20,000 words!
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Juliet Hartwood weaves passion, intrigue, and seduction into every story she writes. Specializing in romantic erotica, her books are filled with unforgettable characters, intense chemistry, and the kind of tension that lingers long after the final page. Whether set in lavish masquerade balls, darkly alluring fantasy realms, or the intimate corners of the modern world, Juliet's stories explore power, desire, and the undeniable pull of love and obsession.
When she is not crafting sensual and spellbinding tales, Juliet can be found indulging in classic romance novels, sipping on rich red wine, and dreaming up her next dangerously addictive hero.
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