First published 2025
Arden swipes the keys to Deinhart Manor from her mom's real estate office. The gothic mansion has cast its shadow over town for generations, empty and forbidding. Now that the last Deinhart heir has died, the property is finally for sale. Arden sees her chance for the ultimate graduation celebration. She rallies her three best friends: Maddy, Remi, and Shane. Each has personal reasons for wanting this party to happen. They stock up on red Solo cups and snacks, ready to make memories in the notorious mansion. But once they step inside, the manor reveals its true nature. The doors slam shut, trapping everyone inside. Blood seeps through the walls. The house itself becomes their enemy. What started as a night of celebration transforms into a desperate battle for survival. Arden and her friends must navigate the manor's deadly secrets while fighting to escape alive.
Genres: mystery, horror, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Deinhart Manor
Period: graduation
304 pages · Paperback · Square Fish
Content warnings: gore, violence