🩸 Horror Fiction

Bad Wiring: Some things follow you home

✍️ Scott Evans
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A modern horror novel about unseen threats in familiar spaces by Scott Evans.

Evans uses the familiar to create fear, avoiding loud surprises in favor of mental discomfort built through pacing. This style leaves a lasting impression after the last page. The book targets readers who like slow-building terror rather than quick shocks. It connects to gothic traditions by combining routine life with dark themes. The softcover edition makes this mood-focused story available to collectors interested in content that questions the safety of home.

Key Themes
unseen threats psychological unease supernatural intrusion
Literary Context

Published in 2025 by Lulu.com, this work sits within modern horror fiction. It draws on gothic traditions by blending the mundane with the macabre. The paperback edition targets collectors who value atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth over traditional plot structures.

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Recommended For Fans Of
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Lulu.com 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781326337629

📝 Description: Bad Wiring: Some things follow you home

Scott Evans presents a contemporary fright tale in Bad Wiring, centering on hidden perils lurking within ordinary environments. This book targets audiences drawn to mental tension and otherworldly interference, favoring slow-building dread over sudden shocks. The writing prioritizes mood and setting, mixing everyday life with dark themes for gothic enthusiasts. This softcover version welcomes those who believe safety is fragile and threat is always near. It appeals to collectors of atmospheric horror that stays with the reader long after finishing. The name hints at hidden dangers in common places, marking it as a unique entry in modern scary literature. Fans of intense fear will connect with its supernatural elements. Those liking gradual tension will enjoy Evans' method, while those wanting fast action or complex plots might find it less suitable. It offers a different kind of thrill focused on lasting unease.

💎 Our verdict on Bad Wiring: Some things follow you home

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Scott Evans delivers a masterclass in atmospheric dread in this contemporary horror entry. By avoiding loud surprises and focusing instead on mental tension, the author successfully invokes the spirit of gothic literature within a modern setting. The narrative effectively weaponizes familiarity, turning ordinary environments into sites of existential threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy gradual pacing and psychological depth rather than complex plots or fast action. While it may not satisfy those seeking immediate gratification, it rewards patience with a profound sense of unease. The softcover presentation complements the intimate, unsettling tone, making it a valuable addition for collectors of mood-focused scary literature that explores the fragility of safety.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who prefer slow-building terror over sudden shocks will find this novel deeply satisfying. Scott Evans crafts a narrative that prioritizes mood and setting, using routine life to amplify dark themes and create lasting mental discomfort. This book is ideal for those interested in gothic traditions that blend the ordinary with the otherworldly, offering a unique exploration of hidden perils in everyday environments. It appeals to collectors of atmospheric horror who value substance over spectacle, providing a thrill focused on enduring unease rather than fleeting adrenaline. Fans of psychological horror and cosmic dread will appreciate the methodical pacing and the subtle interference of unseen threats, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a fright that lingers long after the final page.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Scott Evans delivers a masterclass in atmospheric dread in this contemporary horror entry. By avoiding loud surprises and focusing instead on mental tension, the author successfully invokes the spirit of gothic literature within a modern setting. The narrative effectively weaponizes familiarity, turning ordinary environments into sites of existential threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy gradual pacing and psychological depth rather than complex plots or fast action. While it may not satisfy those seeking immediate gratification, it rewards patience with a profound sense of unease. The softcover presentation complements the intimate, unsettling tone, making it a valuable addition for collectors of mood-focused scary literature that explores the fragility of safety.

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