👻 Ghost Stories

A step-by-step guide to surviving a haunted house

✍️ Addison Acres
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$16.99
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A rural romance where stepbrothers fight a ghost.

This title examines the intersection of domestic routine and supernatural terror. Dawson and Chip inherit a property that demands both physical labor and emotional confrontation. The narrative tracks their struggle against a vengeful ghost while they manage their own unspoken desires. The story emphasizes the mundane act of cleaning alongside the high stakes of survival. It explores how shared trauma can alter the boundaries between friendship and romance. The characters must resolve a historical mystery to secure their future together.

Key Themes
stepbrother romance haunted farmhouse rural horror
Literary Context

The work sits within the M/M stepbrothers horror rural romance tradition. It is set in the WA Wheatbelt region of Australia. The narrative draws on themes of inheritance and family legacy. It addresses modern identity through social media influence and demisexuality.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
M/M paranormal romance enthusiasts · Fans of rural gothic horror · Readers interested in stepfamily dynamics · Lovers of domestic horror settings
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Ghost Stories
🏛 Addison Acres Author 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781923410053

📝 Description: A step-by-step guide to surviving a haunted house

Addison Acres presents a narrative that blends horror with M/M romance. The story follows Dawson Miller, a social media influencer and musician, and his stepbrother Tate, known as Chip. They inherit a farmhouse in the WA Wheatbelt from their grandfather. Dawson manages an anxiety disorder while maintaining his public career. Chip is a twenty-four-year-old demisexual virgin who harbors deep feelings for Dawson. He worries that their new rural life will complicate his hope of ever reciprocating those emotions. The pair discovers the old house is haunted by a vengeful spirit linked to a century-old murder. They must collaborate to solve this historical crime and lay the ghost to rest. Their efforts require them to clean their kitchen extensively while facing deadly threats. The plot forces them to confront their changing relationship dynamics amidst the supernatural danger. Acres writes about characters who balance professional success with personal turmoil. The book suits readers interested in rural settings, stepfamily dynamics, and ghost stories. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional horror without romantic subplots or those uncomfortable with stepbrother relationships.

💎 Our verdict on A step-by-step guide to surviving a haunted house

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Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Addison Acres delivers a distinctive entry in the horror-romance crossover space by grounding supernatural terror in the mundane reality of rural life. The narrative effectively juxtaposes the physical labor of cleaning with the emotional weight of unresolved stepfamily tension. By centering on Dawson and Chip, the story explores how professional success masks personal anxiety, creating a relatable foundation for the ensuing ghostly conflict. The plot’s strength lies in its integration of historical mystery with immediate survival stakes, forcing characters to confront both external spirits and internal desires. This approach suits readers who appreciate character-driven horror with romantic subplots. It may challenge those preferring traditional horror devoid of romance or uncomfortable with step-relative dynamics.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a unique fusion of supernatural terror and romantic development will find this title compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where mundane tasks, like cleaning, intersect with life-or-death stakes. The narrative offers insight into complex stepfamily bonds and the navigation of unspoken desires within a high-pressure environment. Those interested in how shared trauma influences relationship boundaries will appreciate the character-driven approach. It suits fans of atmospheric horror who prefer emotional depth over pure gore. The book provides a distinct perspective on overcoming personal turmoil alongside external threats, making it ideal for readers looking for a blend of psychological insight and ghostly suspense.

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Addison Acres delivers a distinctive entry in the horror-romance crossover space by grounding supernatural terror in the mundane reality of rural life. The narrative effectively juxtaposes the physical labor of cleaning with the emotional weight of unresolved stepfamily tension. By centering on Dawson and Chip, the story explores how professional success masks personal anxiety, creating a relatable foundation for the ensuing ghostly conflict. The plot’s strength lies in its integration of historical mystery with immediate survival stakes, forcing characters to confront both external spirits and internal desires. This approach suits readers who appreciate character-driven horror with romantic subplots. It may challenge those preferring traditional horror devoid of romance or uncomfortable with step-relative dynamics.

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