Excellent. For me, this felt like a metaphor for writing a novel. At the end, it is your creation no matter how it turns out, and you can't wait to haunt people. ;)
EJ, reading "The House on Hill Road" was one fantastic trip. Your descriptive details, which had to go on and on, were terrific. I could see the contours and twists of the house through the tortured vision of Sylvester. His end, as he is absorbed into the house, is unsettling and perfect. Shirley Jackson would admire this story I am sure.
Gorgeous. A stellar work of mounting unease hitting perfect notes throughout. I have to agree with Sean, it reads as a metaphor for artistry; the shaping of art-- or stories. Obsession, isolation, the way it keeps twisting, throwing shadows, and never really ends up the way you want it. But it yours, no matter what. Haunted castles. What a trip. Genius work, EJ. No matter the intent.
This reminded me of the Haunting of Hill House by the fabulous Shirley Jackson and, perhaps even more, the sequel by Elizabeth Hand - A Haunting on the Hill. Really enjoyed it.
Very hard to add anything to the impressive comments above! I loved the tension and pace of the story! In fact I read it far too quickly as I was truly gripped and wanted to know where we were heading. And the ending didn’t disappoint- left beautifully open for us all to read in to it our own interpretations of over coveting, obsession, the creative process, the neglect of loved ones, the distrust of others, mental jeopardy, whatever!! A very satisfying read! Thank you!
This is great! The ending reminded me of his first glance at the “things” house. He’s linked himself so tightly with it that he’s eaten alive by himself.The descriptions of him becoming the literal essence of the house is some damn dope shit.
So wonderful and heartbreaking. Obsession takes many of us. I agree with Sean. Definitely feels like a metaphor for writing a novel. Great character and haunted house.
Excellent. For me, this felt like a metaphor for writing a novel. At the end, it is your creation no matter how it turns out, and you can't wait to haunt people. ;)
What an insight.
EJ, reading "The House on Hill Road" was one fantastic trip. Your descriptive details, which had to go on and on, were terrific. I could see the contours and twists of the house through the tortured vision of Sylvester. His end, as he is absorbed into the house, is unsettling and perfect. Shirley Jackson would admire this story I am sure.
well that’s the greatest compliment ever, thank you sandy!
Gorgeous. A stellar work of mounting unease hitting perfect notes throughout. I have to agree with Sean, it reads as a metaphor for artistry; the shaping of art-- or stories. Obsession, isolation, the way it keeps twisting, throwing shadows, and never really ends up the way you want it. But it yours, no matter what. Haunted castles. What a trip. Genius work, EJ. No matter the intent.
thank you!
This reminded me of the Haunting of Hill House by the fabulous Shirley Jackson and, perhaps even more, the sequel by Elizabeth Hand - A Haunting on the Hill. Really enjoyed it.
thank you! I am a big fan of both.
Me too!
This was excellent
thank you 🙏
A haunting in reverse, that's such a clever idea, enjoyed it very much!
That was a fantastic ending...
thank you!!! i’m so glad you enjoyed it!
ohmygod the language and the energy and the tension and the zooming around of chemistry- this was a WILD ride and i LOVED it!
crazy and feverish and what a bizarre idea...yet we are bought into it. well done!
This is so good — it sets things up yet inhabits the same energy as Jackson’s story. It feels as unsettling as the house itself
thanks so much keith!
Very hard to add anything to the impressive comments above! I loved the tension and pace of the story! In fact I read it far too quickly as I was truly gripped and wanted to know where we were heading. And the ending didn’t disappoint- left beautifully open for us all to read in to it our own interpretations of over coveting, obsession, the creative process, the neglect of loved ones, the distrust of others, mental jeopardy, whatever!! A very satisfying read! Thank you!
thank you! i’m so glad you loved it.
This is great! The ending reminded me of his first glance at the “things” house. He’s linked himself so tightly with it that he’s eaten alive by himself.The descriptions of him becoming the literal essence of the house is some damn dope shit.
thanks so much! i’m glad you dug it
So wonderful and heartbreaking. Obsession takes many of us. I agree with Sean. Definitely feels like a metaphor for writing a novel. Great character and haunted house.
Oooh, I’m a big fan of the ouroboros ending. Great take on the haunted house.
"and whatever walked there, walked alone."
Terrifyingly and beautifully written!