This House Is Empty Now

NOT ALL GHOSTS ARE DEAD...After the death of his mother, college professor Ray Strickland is plagued by a mysterious presence that seems to be inhabiting the stately mansion that he has inherited. At first, the entity makes itself known in subtle ways, but as more time passes, it becomes more aggressive and threatening, affecting every aspect of Ray's personal life. His world slowly begins to turn upside-down, prompting him to seek the help of priests, psychics, and even a paranormal support group. The strange occurrences give the astute professor cause to theorize that the entity may well be the spirit of his recently departed mother who is trying to control his affairs from beyond the grave. As the haunting mystery unfolds, the true nature of the watchful presence slowly reveals itself.REVIEW HIGHLIGHTSAn expertly crafted mystery tale that walks the fine line between supernatural ghost story and psychological suspense. Reminiscent in tone of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, Iorillo’s story is an intriguing character study that uses supernatural elements to spin a tale of inner reflection and true love. Highly Recommended.— Dark Realms Magazine

About the Author

Joseph Iorillo is a freelance writer living in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He is a summa cum laude graduate of John Carroll University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He has contributed short stories to the anthology, Tales From the Dark Tower, and has written the foreward and commentary for Born of the Night: The Gothic Fantasy Artwork of Joseph Vargo. He has also co-authored The Gothic Tarot Compendium, a guidebook to the bestselling tarot deck. For the past eight years Mr. Iorillo has been a feature writer for Dark Realms Magazine, contributing numerous articles on topics as diverse as secret societies, ancient Sumeria, horror cinema, haunted houses and theories of the afterlife. He holds a lifelong interest in the esoteric mysteries of the world as well as all things supernatural. For more information, visit: www.JosephIorillo.com

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