How to Sell a Haunted House

This gripping horror novel explores the complex relationship between estranged siblings as they confront their haunted childhood home and their painful past, leading to unexpected revelations.

In How to Sell a Haunted House, the gripping narrative unfolds around siblings Louise and Mark Joyner, who are forced to confront their painful past after the tragic loss of their parents in a car accident. Devastated and nearly estranged from each other, they find themselves in a precarious situation, both financially and emotionally. With their childhood home as their only asset, they must navigate the complexities of their relationship while preparing the house for sale. However, the home they once knew has transformed into a chaotic hoarder's paradise, filled with memories and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

As Louise and Mark delve deeper into the house's unsettling atmosphere, they begin to realize that their upbringing has left indelible marks on their identities. The narrative explores the haunting notion that we are often puppets of our past, shaped by our parents’ expectations and experiences. The attic door, nailed shut by their parents, symbolizes the unresolved issues and traumas that linger in their lives. The siblings must confront these ghosts, both literal and metaphorical, as they attempt to reclaim their lives and break free from the chains of their childhood.

Ultimately, How to Sell a Haunted House is not just a tale of horror; it is also a poignant exploration of familial bonds, trauma, and the struggle for independence. As the story reaches its climax, Louise and Mark learn that sometimes the only way to move forward is to confront the darkness of their past head-on, even if it means burning it all down to start anew.