These Fleeting Shadows

These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall follows Helen Vaughan, a young woman who returns to her ancestral home, Harrowstone Hall, after the death of her estranged grandfather. She is shocked to learn that her inheritance includes the house, the grounds, and a significant fortune, but with one condition: she must stay on the property for a full year. If she leaves before the year is up, she will lose everything.

As Helen settles into Harrow, she is plagued by eerie dreams and an overwhelming sense of dread. The house, with its labyrinthine design, seems to have a life of its own, and Helen is drawn to its mysteries. Each night, strange occurrences unfold, including mysterious holes appearing in the woods and a creeping sickness that seems linked to the house itself. Desperate to uncover the secrets of her family's past, Helen must confront the disturbing history of Harrowstone Hall and unravel the truth behind her grandfather's death, all while battling the eerie forces that seem to haunt her every step. With each revelation, Helen is forced to question everything she thought she knew, including her own identity, as she wonders if she can survive the year—or if the house will claim her first.