Description

Deep within Isabella Ramirez’s mind, a chilling premonition always echoed—an eerie whisper that her past would return to torment her. Yet, she never anticipated it unfolding in such a way.

In the aftermath of her daughter Julitza’s tragic death, Isabella is called to confront the past one last time. Entering her daughter’s apartment to collect her things, Isabella unknowingly steps into a labyrinth of repressed memories. Trapped, she must reopen the doors to a past she desperately tried to seal away.

In a last-ditch effort to find peace in the afterlife, Julitza binds herself to her mother through a spell her roommate casts. Thrown together in a realm between the living and the dead, Isabella and Julitza confront the haunting truth of neglect as the scars of the past, long thought to be buried, are mercilessly unearthed.

Consumed by haunting visions, mother and daughter navigate the terrifying maze of their shared past. Their journey reveals a shocking, deeply buried secret—the persistent echo of generational trauma that has not yet ceased its sinister resonance binds them. The spectral chains of this legacy tighten their grip, intertwining the past with the present. Yet the pressing question remains: can Isabella gather the courage to shatter these ghostly bonds?

Dive into the first seven chapters of “The Devil That Haunts Me,” a paranormal horror novel by J.E. Ortega that promises a bone-chilling experience. This story masterfully explores the unnerving depths of a mother’s haunted psyche, intricately weaving a tale of generational trauma and spectral vengeance. As you traverse this nightmarish narrative, be prepared for a journey that delves into the most sinister corners of the human soul, leaving an eerie, lingering presence in your mind. With each turn of the page, “The Devil That Haunts Me” unveils a mother’s harrowing struggle against the spectral forces of her past, enveloping you in a world of suspenseful horror. Brace yourself for a tale that is as unsettling as it is captivating, an unforgettable exploration of the shadows that dance at the edge of reality, haunting us from beyond the grave.

 

Note from the author:

As an independent author, I thrive on the support of readers like you. The world of self-publishing is a grand adventure, but it’s one that’s fueled by the power of community and word-of-mouth. That’s where you come in!

If these chapters have left you craving more, yearning to unravel the mysteries that lurk within the pages of this book, I have an exciting opportunity for you. I’m offering Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of “The Devil That Haunts Me” to a select few who are eager to dive deeper into this haunting tale before its official release in the Fall of 2024.

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