Sinister Secrets

Some houses whisper. Others refuse to let go.

As Carly Ravenspell grows more confident in her abilities, her grandmother’s stories take a chilling turn. The tale of her own home—a house where residents vanish every twenty-seven years—is the next fireside tale.

But the past isn’t the only thing stirring.

When the two turn their attention to Blackwood Manor, Carly finds herself investigating a haunting in the present day—one marked by strange occurrences, restless spirits, and a house that seems determined to reveal its secrets on its own terms. With echoes of Thornfield lingering in every shadow, Carly must untangle the modern-day haunting.

Cozy yet chilling, this next mystery weaves together family lore, spectral secrets, and the growing power of a young witch learning that some homes remember everything.

If you love atmospheric haunted houses, intergenerational secrets, and gentle paranormal mysteries, you’ll love Book 6 in Nellie H. Steele’s spellbinding cozy series.

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Release date

Audiobook: August 16, 2026