An abandoned house. A curious young woman. And a silence that speaks.
Clara, a history student, arrives at a forgotten house nestled deep in a remote village. What begins as a research trip quickly spirals into an unsettling confrontation with the past - and with the house itself.
The House of Silences is a psychological horror novella written in accessible, immersive English. Through haunting imagery and emotional depth, the story explores memory, loneliness, grief, and the invisible bonds between the living and the forgotten.
Some houses don't want to be visited. They want to be heard.
📌 What you'll find in this book:
- A short, slow-burn psychological horror (~17,000 words)
- A mysterious, emotionally rich atmosphere
- Clean, simple English ideal for learners and fluent readers alike
- A perfect read for fans of haunted houses, literary suspense, and poetic storytelling
Close the door. Listen closely. Silence has something to say.
Autorentext
V. Ironcrusher is an experienced creator of graded readers and bilingual books, dedicated to making language learning an engaging and immersive experience. With a vast portfolio of stories across English, German, French, and Spanish, they specialize in "Comprehensible Input"?helping learners build vocabulary and fluency through gripping mysteries and atmospheric storytelling rather than dull exercises.
By blending cultural depth with accessible language, V. Ironcrusher's mission is to help students worldwide transition from "studying" a language to actually "living" it. When not crafting new mysteries, they are constantly exploring new ways to bridge the gap between education and entertainment.