Welcome to Brookville

An old man is held prisoner in a secret laboratory, where he is forced to relive his past and explore a terrifying potential future. Two friends journey to a deserted lighthouse, only to discover that it holds a dark secret of their hometown. A very pregnant woman is monitored by a team of doctors concerned that something isn’t right about the new life she carries. A young actress takes a role in a theatrical production that begins to mirror and then warp her own existence. A brutish man imprisoned in a tiny room watches children being kidnapped and punished just as he was many years earlier.These and other tales make up the dark, unsettling town of Brookville.The stories in this book are linked, yet stand alone. The surreal, dreamlike images that anchor each of them are metaphorical blankets for a raw, emotional core that will resonate with each fan of gothic and horror fiction.FOUR STARS FROM UNION SQUARE REVIEW"Not for the faint of heart! Ennis has a way with words, creating images that linger long after the page has been turned... For those who enjoy unsettling stories, Ennis has provided a slew of narratives well worth your time..."

About the Author

Kelly Ennis has had a lifelong burning desire to write a novel. At twenty years old, Kelly has suffered from severe anxiety and learned to manage it with a number of tools and outlets. Writing has been an oasis that provides her with the ability to express her feelings and fears in various genres. Welcome to Brookville is the first installment of a planned series that will extend some of the themes readers will explore in this book. Kelly lives on Long Island, New York, and is also working toward becoming a yoga teacher. She is an active volunteer, supporting animals and children as they work through their own difficult times.

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