Whispers from the Hollow

Summary of Whispers from the Hollow Evelyn Shaw, a historian specializing in the occult, receives an eerie invitation to explore the infamous Hollow Estate, an abandoned mansion deep in the Appalachian Mountains. The estate is known for its dark history, linked to William Holloway, a man who tried to transcend death through unholy rituals, ultimately disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Intrigued, Evelyn gathers a group of like-minded individuals: Gareth Donovan, an investigative journalist; Tessa Harrow, an artist; Aidan Moore, a cryptozoologist; and Liam Price, a former detective. Upon arriving at the mansion, the group quickly realizes that the estate is alive—an ancient, malevolent entity that feeds on the souls of those who enter. As they explore the mansion, they uncover dark secrets from Holloway’s journal, which reveals the horrifying truth: the house is sentient and has trapped Holloway’s spirit, along with countless others. It feeds off their fear and anguish, trapping them in an eternal cycle. One by one, the group members vanish—Tessa disappears after hearing strange screams, and Aidan is consumed by the mansion itself. Evelyn, determined to stop the house's horrific influence, sacrifices herself in an attempt to sever its hold. The house is momentarily quiet, but the final chilling twist reveals that the estate's hunger is never fully sated, and it will continue to call to others, including Gareth, who is left haunted by its whispers. The Hollow Estate still stands, waiting, and its terror will one day return to claim more souls.