Ravencave

James hears strange laughter echoing in the ruins of an old farm and follows the ghost of a young girl, who reveals a terrible truth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd

A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling ghost story from the late Marcus Sedgwick.

While mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in Yorkshire, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls. The ghost of a young girl appears to him and urges James to follow her, but at first, he is too afraid. When she appears again, this time James follows. But will he be able to face the terrible truth she reveals?

James is a young man who loves to explore the countryside. He has always been fascinated by the history and legends of the places he visits, and he often takes his camera with him to capture the beauty of the landscape.

One day, while on holiday in Yorkshire, James decides to explore the ruins of an old farm that has been abandoned for years. The farm is located in a remote area, and James has to hike for several hours to reach it.

As he mucks about in the ruins, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls. He is initially scared, but he tries to ignore it and continues exploring.

Suddenly, the ghost of a young girl appears in front of him. She is dressed in a long white dress and has long, dark hair. The girl looks at James with a smile on her face, and he feels a strange sensation in his chest.

The girl urges James to follow her, and he does so without hesitation. They walk through the ruins of the farm, and the girl tells James about her life and her death.

She was a young girl who lived on the farm with her family in the 1800s. One day, while playing in the fields, she fell down a well and died. Her family never found her body, and they believed that she had disappeared forever.

The girl tells James that she is still trapped on the farm, and she is desperate to be released. She urges James to help her, and he promises to do everything he can to help her.

As they continue to walk through the ruins, James begins to feel a strange connection to the girl. He can feel her pain and her suffering, and he feels a deep sense of sadness for her.

Finally, they reach the bottom of the well. The girl tells James that there is a way to release her from her curse, but it is dangerous. She tells him that he must find a special object that is hidden on the farm, and use it to break the curse.

James is determined to help the girl, and he sets out to find the object. He searches through the ruins, and eventually, he finds it. It is a small, silver key that is hidden in a secret room in the farmhouse.

James uses the key to unlock the door to the secret room, and he finds the girl waiting for him. She is overjoyed to see him, and she thanks him for his help.

Together, they use the key to break the curse, and the girl is finally released from her prison. She disappears into the darkness, and James feels a sense of relief and closure.

As he walks back to his hotel, James can't stop thinking about the girl. He feels a deep sense of sadness for her, and he knows that he will never forget her.

The next day, James returns to the farm to visit the site of the girl's death. He sits on the edge of the well, and he looks out over the fields. He feels a sense of peace and closure, and he knows that the girl is finally at rest.

In conclusion, this is a chilling ghost story that will leave you feeling haunted and disturbed. The story is well-written and well-paced, and the characters are well-developed. The ending is satisfying, and it leaves the reader with a sense of hope and closure. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves ghost stories and horror fiction.

Dimension: 198 x 126 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800901926