I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read this specific novel. But generally, it might involve a haunted house at night and the spooky things that happen there, like strange noises, apparitions, and the characters' attempts to figure out the mystery behind the hauntings.
There's no way to be certain without reading the novel, but common main characters in such stories could be a journalist looking for a big story about the haunted house. They might bring along a photographer friend. Another possibility is an old caretaker of the house who has some knowledge about the hauntings but has been too afraid to fully disclose it until the main characters arrive. There could also be a spiritual medium who is invited to communicate with the spirits in the house, and they play a key role in uncovering the truth behind the hauntings.
A great haunted house novel is 'Hell House' by Richard Matheson. It's filled with terrifying scenes and a sense of dread. The characters' experiences in the haunted house are vividly described, and Matheson does an excellent job of building suspense throughout the story.
I'm not sure who the author of 'This House Is Haunted' is without looking it up. There could be many novels with this title, so more specific information might be needed.
Most likely. The title gives a strong indication. Haunted houses in literature are often filled with mystery and fear. 'This House Is Haunted' probably has elements like a creepy atmosphere, strange events, and maybe some kind of malevolent presence, which are typical of horror stories.
Yes, many believe it is. There have been numerous reports of strange noises, apparitions, and an overall eerie feeling in the Roanoke haunted house. Some claim to have seen shadowy figures moving about, and the cold spots that seem to have no explanation.
One common theme is fear. The haunted house setting naturally instills a sense of dread in the characters and readers alike. Another theme could be mystery, as there are often strange occurrences within the house that need to be unraveled. Also, isolation is often present, whether it's the physical isolation of the house itself or the emotional isolation of the characters who are trapped in this spooky place.
Well, you usually get the haunted house owner or heir. They might be reluctant to admit that there's something wrong with the house, but deep down they know there are secrets. There could also be a paranormal investigator, someone who comes in with all their equipment to try and figure out what's going on. And don't forget the side characters like the neighbors who might have some knowledge or strange experiences related to the haunted house.
The author of the 'Barlow Haunted House Novel' remains a mystery to me. It might be a new or self - published work, in which case it could be harder to find information about the author. You could try reaching out to horror or local book clubs to see if anyone has heard of it and knows who the author might be.