It starts with a memory.
Dust. Paper. Silence.
A forgotten attic at the top of an old house in North Yorkshire—filled with the ghosts of lives once lived, of love letters unsent and boxes no one dared open.
Elise just wanted to feel close to someone again. To find a piece of her history, perhaps. Instead, she found the veil.
Delicate. Untouched by time. Waiting.
And once it settled against her skin, she heard him.
Nathaniel.
His name in her blood. His love in her bones. A yearning so deep it eclipsed reason.
But love—true, enduring love—demands sacrifice. And not every grave stays closed when the heart calls loud enough.
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The Widow’s Veil is one of twelve chilling stories in Lingering Curses, a haunting horror anthology where cursed objects bind the living to the dead—and to desires best left buried.
This story weaves psychological horror with possession, exploring the terrifying power of obsession and the lies we tell ourselves to feel less alone. With its windswept moors, Victorian melancholy, and creeping madness, it’s perfect for readers who like their horror quiet, tragic, and unforgettable.
If you’ve ever:
- Romanticised the past to escape the present
- Believed in love at first sight
- Or felt pulled to places you’ve never been…
Then you’ll understand Elise’s journey.
Cursed Through Time launches May 31st 2025, with pre-orders now open.
Twelve cursed objects. Twelve horrifying fates. And not everyone who falls in love survives it.
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Remember, the veil is waiting.
