Come On Up to the House
A horror novella and screenplay about a boy consumed by a dead tenant's spirit.
This work examines the psychological decay of a teenager named Darran Jersey. He moves into a home occupied by James, a malevolent spirit who died by suicide. The story tracks how Darran begins to mirror James’s qualities as time passes. His mother Alice eventually chooses to leave the house behind to protect her family from further tragedy. The text includes both a novella and a screenplay version of these events. Cobain uses this dual format to show how the haunting affects different aspects of the narrative. The focus remains on the deterioration of the family unit under supernatural pressure.
Published in 2016 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work sits within the modern independent horror market. It appeals to readers interested in contemporary gothic fiction and supernatural narratives that blend traditional haunting tropes with psychological character studies.
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Readers interested in the intersection of gothic atmosphere and psychological decay will find value in this dual-format exploration. The book appeals to those who enjoy seeing how trauma can be contagious, manifested through the gradual transformation of a protagonist into a malevolent force. By offering both novella and screenplay versions, it provides a unique perspective on narrative structure and character progression. It is ideal for fans of supernatural fiction who prefer complex character dynamics over simple scares. The work examines the fragility of family units when faced with external, otherworldly threats. Those who appreciate stories where the horror stems from internal erosion rather than external monsters will find this engaging. It offers a layered experience that rewards close reading and attention to subtle shifts in behavior and tone throughout the narrative arc.
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Dane Cobain delivers a compelling study of psychological erosion through a unique dual-format approach. The novella allows for deep introspection into Darran’s deteriorating state, while the screenplay offers a stark, visual progression of his transformation into the spirit of James. This structure effectively highlights the inescapable nature of inherited trauma and the contagious quality of supernatural influence. The narrative focuses heavily on the family unit’s disintegration under pressure, avoiding cheap jumps in favor of atmospheric dread. It suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror with gothic undertones. Those seeking straightforward ghost stories may find the psychological complexity demanding, but fans of literary horror will appreciate the nuanced exploration of how grief and malevolence can consume the living.
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