🩸 Horror Fiction

Chosen

✍️ Marla Meyers
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$12.99
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A mother and her friend protect a child from supernatural forces linked to a past secret.

The story centers on Marissa Dow, who recovers from personal loss at her family farm. A strange incident there alters her life trajectory. She keeps this event hidden even after remarrying Brycen. Their daughter Tara inherits the consequences of that secrecy. Nightmares connect Tara to events from six years prior. The narrative follows the struggle to understand these connections. Marissa and Becka work together to shield Tara. The plot highlights the weight of unspoken truths on family dynamics.

Key Themes
supernatural inheritance maternal protection hidden secrets
Literary Context

This 2020 release by independent publisher Independently Published fits within contemporary American horror fiction. It draws on gothic traditions of rural isolation and generational curses. The setting relies on the psychological weight of family history rather than historical periods.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · Daphne du Maurier · Silvia Moreno-Garcia · The Haunting of Hill House
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2020 📖 312 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798653532412

📝 Description: Chosen

Marissa Dow retreats to her childhood farm to heal from a divorce and her mother’s death. There she experiences a bizarre event that challenges her grip on reality. She shares this secret with her skeptical best friend Becka. Proof eventually confirms the occurrence, binding them in silence. Marissa later marries Brycen and they have a daughter named Tara. Years pass until Tara suffers nightmares linked to Marissa’s past at the farm. The family confronts an unknown force affecting the child. The narrative focuses on the tension between good and evil within Tara’s life. It examines how hidden secrets influence future generations. Marissa and Becka attempt to protect the girl from forces beyond their control. The story traces the impact of a single mysterious event across six years. It explores themes of maternal protection and inherited trauma. Readers who enjoy supernatural family dramas will find this compelling. Those seeking fast-paced action may find the pacing slow. Marla Meyers writes this tale with attention to emotional resonance. The book suits fans of gothic fiction and psychological horror. It avoids graphic violence in favor of atmospheric dread. The plot relies on character relationships rather than external threats. Readers who prefer clear resolutions might feel unsatisfied by the open-ended nature of the conflict.

💎 Our verdict on Chosen

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Meyers crafts an atmospheric tale that prioritizes emotional depth and psychological tension over visceral scares. The narrative effectively explores the complex dynamics of secrecy and its impact on family bonds across six years. By focusing on character relationships, the book creates a sense of creeping dread suitable for gothic fiction enthusiasts. While the lack of graphic violence may disappoint those seeking intense horror, the strong thematic focus on maternal sacrifice and hidden history provides a unique reading experience. It is best suited for readers who value mood and internal conflict over plot-driven action.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate slow-burn supernatural dramas and character-driven narratives will find this book compelling. It offers a deep examination of maternal protection and the weight of unspoken truths within family structures. Those interested in psychological horror that relies on emotional resonance rather than external threats will enjoy the atmospheric tension. The story invites reflection on how hidden events shape future generations, providing a poignant look at inherited trauma. However, fans of fast-paced action or clear resolutions may find the pacing and open-ended conflict less satisfying.

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Meyers crafts an atmospheric tale that prioritizes emotional depth and psychological tension over visceral scares. The narrative effectively explores the complex dynamics of secrecy and its impact on family bonds across six years. By focusing on character relationships, the book creates a sense of creeping dread suitable for gothic fiction enthusiasts. While the lack of graphic violence may disappoint those seeking intense horror, the strong thematic focus on maternal sacrifice and hidden history provides a unique reading experience. It is best suited for readers who value mood and internal conflict over plot-driven action.

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