by AndreaPerron
First published 2011
Carolyn and Roger Perron believe they have found the perfect home for their five daughters when they purchase the Arnold Estate near Harrisville, Rhode Island in December 1970. The ancient farmhouse seems ideal for raising a family, but the Perrons soon discover they share their new home with previous residents who never left. Spirits move through the rooms, making time feel fractured and reality uncertain. The family endures nearly a decade of supernatural encounters, with Carolyn bearing the brunt of the attacks from Bathsheba, a malevolent entity who considers herself the house's true mistress. When paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren attempt to help through a séance, they accidentally make the situation worse, unleashing Bathsheba's full fury. Fire becomes the spirit's weapon of choice, targeting Carolyn's deepest maternal fears. The ordeal transforms each family member in ways they never imagined possible. Though they eventually abandon their dream home, the experience follows them long after they leave, becoming a permanent part of who they are.
Genres: horror, supernatural, paranormal, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: family-trauma, supernatural-entities
Setting: Arnold Estate, Harrisville, Rhode Island
Period: 1970s
Paperback · Authorhouse
Content warnings: violence